Hello all! The Beautista has asked me, her mother, Mama Beautista, to guest write a column based on my personal experience with a product that she brought home for me to try. Earlier this year, I started five months of chemotherapy for breast cancer (don’t worry, I am just fine!) and as is usually the [...]
In memory of one of my most favorite people, I’m going to share with you one of our mutually favorite products: Old Spice deodorant. Often overlooked by the female population, this deodorant is a hidden gem (just as the Mach 3 is to the razor world, may I add). I sweat. I am a sweaty [...]
My skin is craving something a little different right now. For the first time in, I think my whole life, my skin feels dry. Flakey and tight and less than pretty under makeup. I can’t even believe this is my skin. My formally oily skin has betrayed me. So as of late, I’ve had to [...]
Probably the most important of The Beautista’s writings to date, knowing proper make-up counter etiquette is a must. 1.) If I’ve never worn make-up before, what should I do? A common question. If you have never worn makeup before, I highly recommend making an appointment with a makeup artist from a particular counter in a [...]
About an hour or so from where I live, there is a Renaissance Faire (parenfaire.com) this time of year. I’ve only lived in the area for about a year, so this was my first time. It was unbelievable. When I tell you, I had the best Sunday, I mean, I had the best Sunday. There [...]
I’m cheating on my beloved Soft Sizzle. I found myself another gloss so beautiful that it is vying for my number one spot. Meet Angelika, a blue-based bright pink, by Nars. It’s an exclusive to Sephora and I’m terrified it’s a limited edition. I’m cursing myself for not having a larger cash cache for my [...]
