September It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I decorate three times for Autumn. In September I keep my blue curtains up and add decorations in blue and traditional fall colors. October In October I switch to Halloween, my favorite. I try to do things slightly different every year. This year I went withContinue reading “Halloween and Autumn Décor”
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Autumn Activities: Happy Day Farm, NJ
I LOVE fall. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Crisp air, fall foliage, pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes, fall fashion, and of course, HALLOWEEN. This September we visited Happy Day Farm in NJ. The big draw for me was their immense sunflower fields. I’ve loved sunflowers since I was a teen but hadContinue reading “Autumn Activities: Happy Day Farm, NJ”
Review: Feeke IPL Hair Removal
Truth be told, I have been dreading writing this review. I write reviews because I reply on the reviews of others when shopping for, well, most things. I have put off writing this review for months because I’m not sure how helpful it will be. Background A little background information. I started professional laser hairContinue reading “Review: Feeke IPL Hair Removal”
Daily 5 Minute Makeup Routine: E.L.F. Favorites
Mornings can be hectic. I can’t imagine having more than 5 minutes for a makeup routine. Here are my picks of affordable and cruelty-free products from E.L.F. that I use daily. 16HR Camo Concealer (medium golden)- I have VERY VERY dark under eye circles. This concealer is very lightweight and matte. Eyebrow Kit (dark)- DualContinue reading “Daily 5 Minute Makeup Routine: E.L.F. Favorites”
My Favorite Hair Products: Cruelty-free and Under $10
I naturally have dry, frizzy, course curly hair. I can’t just shampoo my hair I always have to use a good conditioner that softens and detangles. Since I have been highlighting my hair I use hair treatments almost weekly. Favorite Hair treatments: *Shea Moisture Peace Rose Oil Complex Nourish & Silken Treatment Masque This packageContinue reading “My Favorite Hair Products: Cruelty-free and Under $10”
Review: Revlon Perfect Heat 3 Barrel Waver
Having naturally frizzy curly hair I rely on hot tools to style and smooth my hair. The blow-dryer is my main tool however I do use curling irons on occasion. I decided to try out the Revlon Perfect Heat 3 Barrel Waver for a different look. I read a lot of reviews and watched aContinue reading “Review: Revlon Perfect Heat 3 Barrel Waver”
Review: Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer Hot Air Brush
I have naturally frizzy curly hair. I prefer to wear it straight for several reasons. When I leave it curly I need to use product (OGX Locking + Coconut Curls Decadent Creamy Mousse) and let it air dry but it may or may not look good. It’s a gamble. Plus when I put it upContinue reading “Review: Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer Hot Air Brush”
Lashes: Extensions, Magnetic, and the Truth about Amazon Reviews.
Background: My name is Anissa Simone and I am a lashaholic. The addiction started in October 2017. I was dressing up as Cleopatra for my annual Halloween party and decided to get strip lashes professionally applied. I was already considering getting lash extensions and loving the look of false lashes made the decision easy. DaysContinue reading “Lashes: Extensions, Magnetic, and the Truth about Amazon Reviews.”
Another Overtone Review: Toning Conditioner (Green)
Overtone recently came out with a line of daily toning conditioners. These conditioners are designed to neutralize unwanted tones in your hair (brassiness, yellow, red, orange, etc.). Since I am trying to eliminate brassy red in my hair I bought green. Not sure which color you need? Choose the color opposite on the color wheel.Continue reading “Another Overtone Review: Toning Conditioner (Green)”
Overtone: Review
My unbiased review of OVERTONE (original post from Oct. 2019) As a former licensed hairstylist that was trained in color, former cosmetology teacher and someone who has been coloring her hair for 30 years, here is my review (and tips)on OVERTONE. I generally get highlights and toner once a year at a salon then experimentContinue reading “Overtone: Review”
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