They say your eyes reveal everything—and for better or worse, mine have been telling on me since I was a teenager. While some people collect fine lines and puffiness over time, I’ve always had a bit of extra baggage under my eyes. And unfortunately, under-eye puffiness is one of the least flattering places to […]
Let’s talk mascara. For years, I was devoted to Lancôme mascaras—specifically Definicils and Hypnôse Drama. I discovered them when department store counters offered those irresistible free gift bags with purchase. Performance-wise, they were top-tier. You’d walk away with a few travel-size treasures, and often, that included a mascara sample. That’s how I first fell in […]
Ah, the holidays! That magical time of year when the world lights up with traditions: lighting the Menorah, decorating Christmas cookies, shooting off fireworks for Diwali, or singing and dancing for Kwanzaa, or—if you live in our house—participating in the annual Favorite Things party. Imagine Oprah’s Favorite Things, but on a budget and without a […]