Category Archives: More Than Beauty

The Immortalists Book Review

I know that many of you are reading more during the holidays, so here is a quick book review.  I just finished reading The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin and I really enjoyed it! This is a fictional story about 4 … Continue reading

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We Tried It! Latisse! (With Pictures!)

Here are some more options for eye serums in case you can’t get Latisse where you are: This Adoreyes serum is perfect for lashes and brows and will help the lash root be stronger so that they don’t fall out. … Continue reading

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Giada at Home

I rarely share tidbits about my offline life here on the blog (except when it relates to my makeup routine) but I’ll share this: I recently moved and ended a few months of topsy turvy living. I had been packing … Continue reading

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Basic Skincare Today

I’m all about product but not about using it all at once, so here was my super basic skincare this morning: The Oh K! Serum Mist, and Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sunscreen in SPF 50.

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100 Years of Solitude

I finally finished reading 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez… and I feel like I’ve lost 100 years in the process.  Seriously, this book was like reading a Russian novel that goes on forever, and people have the … Continue reading

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How to Wash Your Makeup Brushes Video Tutorial

If you’re going into lockdown again, you might have some time on your hands, and it’s probably time to wash your brushes. Here’s how I do it and they come out sparkling clean. I also wash my makeup sponge in … Continue reading

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The Emperor of Scent

If you’re someone that’s into perfumes, then this is absolutely required reading. The book is about scientist Luca Turin who is a biologist, and really into perfumes.  He discovers a new way of how we smell (that is, how the … Continue reading

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Makeup Minis

I’m really into mini everything right now – I’m finding that they’re a good way to try something without investing in the full size which you may or may not like.  I’m finding this especially true for perfume, dry shampoo, … Continue reading

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How To Do Your Makeup For Zoom

Zoom meetings are now the new normal and it’s to the point where we wonder why we ever bothered to leave the house just for a meeting – especially when the weather is cold and driving can be a hazard.  … Continue reading

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Empties Video

Here are some empties that I just finished. What did you go through this month?  

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