Makeup & Skincare
The Best Summer Pedicure(s)
A post shared by Lisa Carnochan (@amidprivilege) on May 12, 2017 at 7:06pm PDT I have never cared for painted fingernails – I’m perhaps a brutal
May 17, 2017
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Category: Makeup & Skincare
Sale At Sephora Today And Tomorrow
Sephora is having what is apparently a bi-annual 15% off sale. I did not even know this was a thing. They tier it with their
April 19, 2017
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Makeup & Skincare
A Proposed Methodology For Lips Over 50
I’ve written about lipstick before, here, and here. But I stumbled upon my current favorite when shopping with my daughter. Motivated by a desire for
February 22, 2017
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Makeup & Skincare
Choosing Makeup For Your Adult Daughter, Especially When You Are Looking For Non-Controversial Ingredients
Over the years I have often bought my daughter new makeup. It’s so fun, gilding a lily. In college, gold eye shadow. Last year, red
August 4, 2016
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And One More Happy Thing: Cheekie Winner
Ann Beverly, the Julie Hewett Cheekie blush is yours! Send me an email at the skyepeale address, with your mailing address, and I’ll send it
June 11, 2016
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Makeup & Skincare
Makeup For Running Out The Door Every Day, If You So Choose, Especially When You Are Over 50
Prepare for a strange but true linkage. The effects from stress of my mother’s move and care have surprised me. One of the most pronounced
June 9, 2016
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Fierce at 50
Just In Case You Wanted To Try Long Gray Hair, A Personal History
This is the story of how one woman takes care of her long gray hair. But first, some personal history for anyone new to this
March 8, 2016
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Career
What Should You Wear To Speak On A Panel About Two Of Your Great Life Interests?
As you may remember, back before Christmas, I was asked to participate in a panel about the Apple Watch. Wristly, the sponsoring firm, had found
February 2, 2016
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Makeup & Skincare
The Best Hair Tool For Quick Polish Amidst Messy Hair Days
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, in which they reduce prices on merchandise before full fall pricing begins, draws to a close on Monday. I know this
July 31, 2015
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Interesting brands
A Fairly Thoughtful And Just-In-Time Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
We give traditional presents on Valentine’s Day not because we lack imagination, but because our forebears were rolling in smarts. February and love call in
February 9, 2015
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Introducing Abe’s Market – Living Lightly On The Earth
If we’re talking values and virtue, as occasionally we seem to do, I have to talk about living lightly on the planet. In my house
August 8, 2014
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Life’s Little Privileges: Jāsön Soothing Aloe Vera Pure Natural Deodorant Stick
High WASPs aren’t supposed to talk about deodorant. We probably aren’t even supposed to have armpits, but hey, too late. In my continued search for
May 27, 2014
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