January 2010
13 posts
Freaking out.
I am freaking out. I feel scammed by my makeup. For years i have been using concealer in combination with foundation to get adequate coverage for “spots” (blemishes) and my facial scar (yup, Tilly McPoodle rocks a bad-ass facial scar…that story another time…). If I had know about Dior’s Diorskin Hydrating Concealer, I would have been skipping the foundation and...
Tip #41
It’s important to let loose every once in awhile, especially when it comes to your own home.
Bianca Dagger
Wisdom from the ultimate lady, Miss Dorothy Draper
“Never look back, except for an occasional glance, look ahead and plan for the future. Success is not built on past laurels, but rather on a continuous activity. Keep busy searching out new ideas and, experimentally, keep ahead of the times, or at least up with them.” - Dorothy Draper
B.D.
Tip #40
Try to put this look on your mother’s face as often as possible.
Bianca Dagger
Tip #38
Bank somewhere beautiful.
- Bianca Dagger
Haiti Disaster Relief: How to Contribute
From the New York Times
Click to see a long list (with links) of organizations that you can donate to to help relief in Haiti.
Tip #37 - a lesson about oysters
Oysters at one of my favorite raw bars in San Francisco
There’s always the vague promise of their aphrodisiacal powers… and you can’t help but fall in love with the complexity of the different types and tastes. All that aside, oysters can be a little intimidating if you aren’t familiar with how and when to eat them. Here’s a handy little guide to help you through the process....
On Picking a Lipstick
Why does choosing the right lipstick have to be so challenging? Tilly McPoodle (yes, I did just refer to myself in the third person) believes it is because all lipstick is not designed for all lips, and in turn, all lips are not designed for all lipsticks. Lets talk basics:
1) Color. The color of a lipstick is tantamount not only to accent the tones of your complexion, but also the shape and...
eyebrow gel - brows by Shu Uemura Art of Beauty →
Trying a new beauty product can either be a waste of money or a god send… This new eyebrow gel is definitely the latter. All it takes is a small slanted brush or eye liner brush and with a few strokes, my eyebrows are defined and strong. What I especially like about this product is that it is applied to the eyebrow hairs and not your skin, leaving my break-out prone skin looking more...