Gift Guide: The Definitive Best Beauty Gifts to Give


Because these gifts are sure to impress just about anyone... (more…)
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Gift Guide: The Definitive Best Beauty Gifts to Give

My essentials for Gemma’s 15th birthday (and her cancer treatment)


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My essentials for Gemma’s 15th birthday (and her cancer treatment)

4 (super easy!) things you can do to help the planet


Because we all need to help save our planet, and these are four easy (and also fun) ways to do
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4 (super easy!) things you can do to help the planet

Two Lip Products That You Need in Your Life


You guys know I’m picky about lip gloss, but I recently tried two new (to me) products and had to
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Two Lip Products That You Need in Your Life

12.06.2009
Coach for all your holiday shopping!

So I’ve been perusing the internet the last few days trying to find the best holiday gifts and one Web site that I just keep coming back to is Coach.com.  I’ve been incredibly impressed with their collection this winter and had to share with you, my lovely readers. =)  Make sure you’re checking out Coach stores and Coach.com for all your holiday shopping…right now I’m loving the items above and most especially, the leopard print sequin tote.  Die.

12.03.2009
Gift Idea: Beautyzzz natural silk pillowcase

So Beautyzzz is the absolute perfect gift for your mom.  It’s luxurious, pampering and best of all, helps them relax after years of catering to you!  Ah, how I sound like my own mother right now.  What I didn’t know before trying out this all-natural silk pillowcase is that silk actually has the same pH level as your skin…crazy, right?  I recently raved about Beautyzzz on TheFairest’s blog, since it was especially helpful in getting me some extra sleep while I was sick and I’m still enjoying it now.  Why?  Unlike your cotton pillowcase, the amino acids in silk proteins resemble those found in human skin, creating a virtually perfect pH balance that doesn’t deplete hydrating moisture.  Beautyzzz is designed to work with your skin and hair to make your nighttime beauty routine more effective and it just feels amazing on your skin.  Get one for yourself and your mom.

12.03.2009
Queen of the Quarter Life Crisis featured in Fabulous: All ABout 50+ of the Top Beauty Bloggers of 2010!

So I am SUPER, SUUUUPER excited to announce that my little blog, QueenoftheQuarterLifeCrisis.com, is featured as one of the 50 top beauty blogs in Nicki Zevola’s new book, Fabulous: All About 50+ of the Top Beauty Bloggers of 2010!  This version is an e-book but there will also be two soft-cover versions coming out in January 2010: black-and-white for $14.95 and a full-color version for $19.95!  Stay tuned.  I am truly honored to be included in this book and hope you enjoy it.

12.02.2009
Gift Idea: Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt’s book “How to Be Famous”

So you’ve probably heard about Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt’s book, How to Be Famous: Our Guide to Looking the Part, Playing the Press, and Becoming a Tabloid Fixture.  I mean, there are no words.  I haven’t actually bought a copy of this book but from the Amazon.com summary, I automatically thought this would be the PERFECT holiday gift for your celebrity-obsessed friend or wannabe actress friend.  Hilarious.  Here’s the Amazon summary:

From braving the wilds of Los Angeles to the Costa Rican jungle, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt have learned a thing or two about reality…television, that is. But while dominating the airwaves and tabloid covers every week may look like all fun and mind games, Speidi is here to tell you: becoming wildly famous requires hard work and a no-fail blueprint for success. Now, for the first time ever, Heidi and Spencer invite you behind the scenes as they reveal the ten-step plan that took them from nobodies to notorious! You will:

  • Learn how to say I hate you without opening your mouth–Heidi’s exclusive tutorial
  • Increase your capacity for evil with Spencer’s “Villain-o-meter”
  • Discovery why getting and talking about plastic surgery is a must
  • Unlock the secrets of celebrity couple math (e.g. Speidi > Heidi + Spencer)
  • Mesmerize the media with outrageous behavior
  • Bow down to the power of the paparazzi

…and much, much more!

12.01.2009
Gossip Girl spotted in PROVA!

So Gossip Girl star, Michelle Trachtenberg was spotted wearing the super chic line, PROVA scarves at the 83rd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City.  Though PROVA is definitely on the pricier side, these scarves are classic and luxurious and I’m also falling in a little bit of love with the scarf that Michelle is wearing.  Can’t resist the leopard print.

12.01.2009
Gift Idea: Mud Tacos (your niece or nephew)

So I have a little 10 month old nephew, Mark, and I’m completely obsessed with him so when I heard about Mario Lopez’s new children’s book, Mud Tacos, I had to get a copy for my little bug.  I know what you’re thinking…AC Slater is writing children’s books?  Random, I know.  But the book is actually really adorable.  His sister is co-author and the story is based on their actual childhood and how they used to make mud tacos in their backyard.  Sounds like something I would’ve done back in the day…only they probably would’ve been mud hot dogs and french fries.