* Hello*
My name is Patricia Snook. I write A Wondering Star, tweet here, have a vintage shop here, post my photography here, okay that’s enough! I’d love to share some inspiration with ya’ll. First though, a HUGE thank you to Kate for inviting me to post here. 

I’ve been hugely in love with Kate’s blog for […]

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After my recent haircut debacle, perhaps I should take Ashley’s advice. Thanks for contributing, Ash!
I’m a huge fan of bangs – heavy, wispy, long, short, side-swept, straight across.  You name it, I like it.  But (and this is a big BUT), I find fringe incredibly high maintenance.  If your stylist cuts too short, you look […]

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Recently, I’ve been completely enamored with red lips.  They ooze glamour, sex appeal, and mystery.  A woman who wears red lipstick conveys power and control.  In other words, red lips symbolize everything I want.  Until now, I’ve been too intimidated to wear it, but with the new year and a new me, I decided to take […]

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I love celebrating, and the holiday season is the most celebrated time of the year.  Last weekend alone, I went to 4 parties!  To ensure that my make-up lasts throughout the night (and next morning), I use primer.  It creates a more even surface for application, prevents creasing and provides longer lasting coverage.
Last New Year’s […]

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Every year since I can remember, I’ve made a Christmas wish list.  Since I need my beauty staples immediately, I usually have completely extravagant items on my list with a few moderately priced items sprinkled in.  Here are some of the things that I really, REALLY want this year.
Enzo Milano “The Grande Conico Curling Iron” […]

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Aging has many great benefits: wisdom, experience, a larger bank account (hopefully).  One unattractive element of aging?  Dark under-eye circles.  Unfortunately genetics play a huge part in the severity of our raccoon eyes, so the best we can do is cover up.
I’ve tried tons of different concealers, but the best I’ve found is Yves Saint […]

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Winter weather translates to one thing for me: chapped lips.  They look bad and feel worse.  Luckily, I have two spectacular lip balms that perform miracles: Kiehl’s lip balm #1 and Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment.

I’ve used Kiehl’s lip balm almost exclusively for the last few years.  It’s like a fancy version of Vaseline.  I […]

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I need to devote my first article to one of the simplest, most important pieces of beauty advice that soooo many people disregard.  WASH YOUR MAKE-UP BRUSHES!!!

Think of your make-up brushes as an investment.  Washing them helps preserve the shape and elasticity of the hairs.
Bacteria grow everywhere!  If you don’t wash your brushes, you’re spreading […]

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Hey! My name is Ashley. I’m 26 and support most forms of shenanigans. Essentials: I love trying new things, dancing and laughing. I try to see everything as an adventure. I believe almost everything, but trust very little. Yep, I’m complicated. I’m also THRILLED to contribute to Kate’s […]

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