Tubular Mascara: Blinc vs L'Oreal

A couple of months ago, I was at a spa show and saw the Blinc Kiss Me masacara for the first time -I know, I live in a cave. I was really intrigued by the idea of a mascara that you "paint" on, and never really attaches to your lashes. It's not waterproof, but it doesn't smudge, rub off, or even come off with just water. As intrigued as I was about the idea, I wasn't so exicted that I could get

Live in California? Save Money & Help Stimulate The Economy

Just your friendly reminder that the California state sales tax increases by 1% in only 4 days. Shop now, shop fast, save some dough! Come April 1st, you're coughing up more money on any purchase.

A Behind the Scenes Look at Moi

Ever wonder what it's like on this side of the computer monitor? Christie Ingram and I "met" over on Twitter (my other home) quite awhile ago, and apparently, she found me interesting enough to do an interview and blog post about me on WHAM Talk Radio. It's weird to see yourself written about. I'm not gonna spill the beans here, but it does make for some good reading, if I do say so myself. Check

Show My Sister (and niece) Some Love!

My sister, a full time attorney who's been subject to countless bank buyouts and other financial industry disasters, and my niece, a college student with dreams of the Big Screen, have taken after me & started their own bath, body and spa shop on Etsy, called Spahhsensations. Like a sister would, her emphasis is on quality at a good value to you.Since she's just starting out, her wares aren't

I Made The "Top Picks"!

I think my single biggest challenge so far has been matching the Decorative Diva Phyrra's skin tone. She has such a mix of both undertones and overtones, that it took what seemed to be a million stabs before we got it right. In the meantime, she had a much easier time with my eye shadows (Soft Moon and Emerald City being two of her fav's). Check out this look she did with Soft Moon, Silver, and

My Manners Suck!

So many wonderful bloggers out there have done fabulous reviews of my products, and although I'm quick to add them to my media page, Facebook, and stumble them, I've been remiss in thanking them properly on this blog as well. Without you guys, I'd have no business to speak of, and I appreciate all you've done for me.Jami, my wonderful supporter from Bionic Beauty, who's reviews and mentions of

The Makeup Show LA (with pics)

Yesterday's Makeup Show in LA was an absolute blast! More importantly, I didn't make a complete fool of myself as a participant in the Blogger's Forum, hosted by Elke Von Freudenberg. The seats were full enough that you'd think they came to hear Billy B speak! It was especially nerve-racking for me, as I was joined on stage by Elke, Felicia of ThisThatBeauty (who was listed in OnMakeup as one of

Meet Me At The Makeup Show In LA

Wow! I've been invited to participate in the Blogger's forum at the Makeup Show in LA this weekend. Don't tell anyone, but I'm really, really nervous. What if I sound like a dolt?Regardless, I'm honored to be invited to participate by the Queen of the Beauty Blog Network, Elke Von Freudenberg to participate in the Blogger's Forum at The Makeup Show on Sunday, March 15th. The Makeup Show is making

Attention Brush Whores!

Hi, my name is Robyn, and I'm a brush whore. There, I've said it. I collect makeup brushes like others collect shoes. I'm also pretty anal about them, and am vigilant about washing them at least weekly (shadow brushes get washed daily, since I constantly change my shadow colors).I found a really, really cool item for brushes: The Brush Guard. The Brush Guard is made of a flexible plastic that is