H/T to Amy Estes over at Just a Titch for alerting us to an inspirational and thoughtful trend hitting the Interwebs, and that is publicly writing (and thus validating) the best adult decisions you’ve made so far.

Was it taking a chance and moving to a new city? Getting divorced? Getting married? Saying good-bye to toxic friends? Accepting a parent for their strengths/weaknesses? Traveling to India?

When you look back on your adult life (so far), what stands out as the “thank god I did that” moment (s)?... Read More

Ahhhh... bronzer. Without you, my pale freckled face would look oh so ghostly. But, thanks to you, with just the stroke of a brush, I look like I've been kissed by the sun!

For me, bronzer (along with mascara) is a definite can't-live-without product. If I only have time to apply one makeup product, it's always bronzer. I'm fair-complected and a little bronzer brings instant life to my skin. On camera, bronzer is critical. Lights and cameras tend to make pale people look REALLY pale -- it's called "getting blown out." Even when you have the most talented photographer and great lighting, bronzer is a must. Although... you can have all the bronzer in the world, but if the camera iris is up too much and the light is too hot, you're toast -- pale ghost toast. So be nice to your photog.

I currently have two bronzers in my makeup bag.

I'm so excited to write about mascara -- I have so many feelings and opinions about what is by far and away my favorite makeup item!

By the way, my second favorite product is bronzer... and if you've seen my pale skin that shouldn't be a surprise.

My third favorite would be pink lipstick or gloss.

Okay... back to mascara. I have ALWAYS loved to glob on the stuff. I almost ruined my lashes in high school wearing too much waterproof mascara; it would never fully wash off and eventually turned into a black cement that hurt and thinned my lash line. It was bad -- be careful of waterproof mascara.

In the news broadcasting business A LOT of women wear false lashes. I love false lashes, but don't have the time, money or patience to wear them everyday. Only on special occasions for me!

My point, is that a thick, full lash line is critical if you want your eyes to pop.