tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19051738316626713212026-06-02T03:11:49.970-04:00Best Things in BeautyDaily Beauty Blog about Cosmetics, Treatments, Fragrances, and MoreCharlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comBlogger3836125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-26741448434228570392019-12-05T06:38:00.001-05:002020-12-09T11:51:13.485-05:00My Sweet Friend Gaia Has Gone to Be with Her Cats in Heaven
When I saw this picture of Gaia Fishler and Ori's announcement on The Non-Blonde that she had died, I burst into tears. I haven’t been able to write since that tearful day; I’ve been too emotional. Gaia was one of my first blogger friends and certainly one I knew was a saint. Did God take her knowing that Ori would take care of their cats on Earth, but needing a hand with those in heaven?
I Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-35423460692262528632018-06-03T13:21:00.003-04:002020-12-09T11:52:14.370-05:00Who is Charlestongirl?
I learned the downside of not blogging yesterday. Saks Chevy Chase had a Tim Quinn appearance, and I wasn't invited. Beauty blogs have changed so much, I don't know whether I ought to attempt Round 2. So many of them have features I don't want to offer: YouTube videos, Instagram posts, photos of the blogger modeling colors. With the exception of the last, I'm bored by most of it. I'm not going Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-68976154565224345012018-05-28T06:16:00.002-04:002018-05-28T06:16:41.937-04:00Remembering on Memorial DayThese photo say it all. Memorial Day is a U.S. national holiday when we remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. If you have lost a loved one, please know that millions are pausing today to reflect on your sacrifices. We care. Thank you for giving up the most precious thing you could give - your children, fathers and mothers, grandparents, brothers and sisters, cousins, and Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-2865822789693080052018-05-18T14:07:00.002-04:002018-05-18T14:07:31.128-04:00My TragediesI'm writing on my iPad, the only computer I have left. Last Wednesday, my house burned "down." Charlie and I were not there, thank God. I've had a very bad few months, as Alexander would put it (remember the children's book?).
I had Legionnaires pneumonia and was hospitalized for eight days. If a friend hadn't insisted on a wellness check by the police, I would have died. They found me Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-65347819859319399782016-12-06T17:37:00.000-05:002016-12-07T10:51:22.575-05:00December 7: Dr. Tina West Open House Sponsored by Michael ReinhardtFall colors are so pretty. I took this picture of a maple at Mom's, but it was a grey day, so it's dark. My apologies. I also apologize for missing the last few Friday Forums. I've had more medical appointments than anyone my age should rightly have.
Between my continuing health issues and computer problems, I was unable to publish this feature today before my e-mail went out. I hope you see it Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-78504328518445117102016-11-11T15:21:00.002-05:002020-12-11T14:47:13.370-05:00The Friday Forum - November 11
Veterans Day - our opportunity to honor the men and women who have
served in the armed forces. It's a very special day for many families
and can be (should be) a day of recollection for all of us.
Americans
originally celebrated Veterans Day as Armistice Day on November 11,
1919. President Woodrow Wilson called for a moment of silence exactly
one year after Germany signed the Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-7599084401562113862016-11-04T13:57:00.003-04:002020-12-11T14:47:41.473-05:00The Friday Forum - November 4
Yesterday, I attended a makeup extravaganza featuring Tim Quinn from Giorgio Armani Beauty at Saks Fifth Avenue in Chevy Chase. It was crazy busy, but a blast. They were featuring Armani's new palette Eye and Face Palette Limited Edition Holiday 2016 ($140), which I purchased (naturally), Ecstasy Lacquer Limited Edition Holiday 2016 ($38) for the lips (ditto on the purchase), and Tim, the star Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-68563040202209785872016-10-28T16:09:00.001-04:002020-12-11T14:47:27.315-05:00The Friday Forum - October 28
The earliest trees are starting to change into their fall wardrobes here. There is a lone maple near my house that's glorious. I wish I could have stopped my car to get a photo, but I was afraid some looney tune would hit me. So, let's settle for this beauty.
I am afraid I'm getting this feature published too late for my Friday feed. I spent the entire day running errands, including providing Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-61923985089310903942016-10-23T14:12:00.002-04:002016-10-25T13:48:52.538-04:00Victor dE Souza Believe In dE Impossible - Spring/Summer 2017 Beauty
The Show
For Spring/Summer 2017 "Believe In dE Impossible Collection," Victor dE Souza ups the ante by merging traditional couture techniques with themes popular with the millennial generation. Gender and identity are deconstructed and fluid, as the Victor dE Souza client celebrates uniqueness and individuality. This collection focuses on how the "new" generation will modify classic couture, Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-35407308600526100612016-10-21T13:59:00.002-04:002016-10-21T14:00:21.186-04:00The Friday Forum - October 21
As I write, a cold front is moving in. It will take away our glorious Indian Summer and bring cold, wind, and - from my perspective - the misery of late autumn. Within minutes, our day has gone from sunny and warm to a foreboding darkness. Plus, it's now raining - pouring actually - and the wind is wicked.
I had planned to write about Dustin Lujan today, but my day has not gone as planned (a Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-1714976680398613142016-10-14T18:16:00.000-04:002016-10-14T18:17:26.826-04:00The Day Before
I had intended to write today, but I spent the entire day running last-minute errands before tomorrow's ceremony at Arlington Cemetery, where Mom's ashes will be united with my father's for eternity.
We are hosting a reception afterwards for friends and family, and although I have a caterer bringing the food, I had so many add-ons to pick up.
I have lots to tell you and show you, but I'm sureCharlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-28077162983305998722016-10-11T15:55:00.000-04:002016-10-11T15:55:08.372-04:00Tom Ford Shimmer Shot in Spin Spin Sugar
Tom Ford's anticipated Shimmer Shot ($45) launched last week. Available in two shades, Spin Spin Sugar and Lust for Life, it's a gorgeous liquid illuminator. Ordinarily, I would have purchased both shades, but in my new frugalality, I bought only Spin Spin Sugar.
From Tom Ford, slightly edited...
Polished radiance is essential to the Tom Ford face. The lightweight, liquid texture can be used Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-54872253935241428422016-10-10T13:36:00.002-04:002016-10-10T15:04:46.606-04:00Rouge Bunny Rouge Raw Garden Eye Shadow Palette in CalicheLast month, I was able to give you a preview of Rouge Bunny Rouge's magnificent Autumn Beauty Look, Rose Garden Melody. Now, after days of rain, wind, and generally miserable weather, I have photos of Caliche (#092, 49 euros) that I am happy to share with you.
Caliche is a nuanced harmony of muted silky purples (rosy ecru, dusky and earthy aubergine, rosewood, and mauve). This fall, you can Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-74973140521070467292016-10-07T12:41:00.001-04:002016-10-08T13:15:03.076-04:00The Friday Forum - October 7This has been the week from hell. I shouldn't complain. The folks in Florida are endangered, and the only big problems I have are a sinus infection, Verizon, and getting my 2015 income tax numbers to my accountant, an annual issue for me because my monthly recordkeeping is useless.
Last week, I went to an ENT specialist, who did a sinus culture. Then Monday morning, I awakened to a jaw that Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-60503645335908187782016-10-02T15:55:00.002-04:002016-10-02T19:56:48.835-04:00Chanel Collection Libre Synthetic de Chanel for Holiday 2016Chanel's Collection Libre is an unexpected holiday collection that celebrates the modern yet sophisticated elements of beauty. Chanel Global Creative Makeup and Colour Designer Lucia Pica experiments with striking contrasts - a clash of colors, textures, intensities, and light - to capture a contemporary edge and thrilling moment in time.
Here are the product highlights.
Les 5 Ombres Eyeshadow Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-37733065090966797732016-09-30T13:37:00.000-04:002016-09-30T13:37:13.388-04:00The Friday Forum - September 30
What a week we have had! It has rained every day, and I think our total rainfall is somewhere around 4-5 inches. I'm not complaining. We needed the rain, even though it kept me from taking much-needed photographs.
Yesterday, I sat down at my computer and saw that I had no network connection. I knew I had lost it the day before, but I thought that might have been a weather-related problem. It Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-81880535577436914952016-09-28T13:39:00.000-04:002016-09-28T13:39:39.554-04:00Victoria Beckham Collection for Estée Lauder - Eye Foil
Yesterday was quite a day. Mid-afternoon, I went over to my mother's house to feed the birds, squirrels, chipmunks, foxes, and any other animals who might like what I served. As I went to get back into my car, I saw that my rear right tire was flat! I had driven over to her house with a flat tire. I decided to go to the nearest gas station with free air and pump air into my tire. Once I had Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-73149245200500965572016-09-27T14:20:00.000-04:002016-09-28T06:45:04.766-04:00Victoria Beckham Collection for Estée LauderVictoria Beckham has unveiled a limited-edition color cosmetics collection with Estée Lauder. I introduced it last month, and then I promptly pre-ordered a few of the 15 pieces from Bergdorf Goodman. I'm glad I did. Most of the pieces are sold out and will remain that way until the more universal launch on October 1.
Today, I'll show you Charred Emerald Eye Metals Eyeshadow ($45) and Modern Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-13706060242990847092016-09-26T13:16:00.000-04:002016-09-26T15:31:11.497-04:00YASOU Moisturizing Hand Cream
Days after the Fall Equinox, our weather is finally starting to cool off. Today, it is cloudy and cool at my house. It is predicted to be like this almost all week. We've gone from temperatures in the mid-90's to mid-70's, just like that.
As the weather changes, we all need to take a look at our body products and replace the moisture we lose to cool, dry air. I've started with YASOU Hand CreamCharlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-62461526428402288892016-09-23T14:17:00.001-04:002016-09-23T20:18:59.374-04:00The Friday Forum - September 23Today, I spent the better part of my morning with Sarah Lavache, one of Bobbi Brown's best Makeup Artists, at an event at Nordstrom Pentagon City organized by Diron Carr, Bobbi Brown's manager there. Sarah spent about an hour working on my face, and I was enormously pleased with the results.
She used the Party to Go Lips & Eyes Kit ($42), a palette that I might not have selected before SarahCharlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-13445342749917527142016-09-22T15:11:00.000-04:002016-09-22T21:38:00.162-04:00Edward Bess Threads of Silk Multi-Use PowderPerhaps you missed it too. Edward Bess's Threads of Silk Multi-Use Powder ($45) was introduced when my mother was very ill. I was not on top of my game this spring. Fortunately, Edward Bess introduces makeup with staying power. If it's great, he doesn't leave it online for a month and then yank it, like some beauty companies do to give the illusion of exclusivity.
This skin-perfecting marvel is Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-2404916439802905082016-09-21T13:25:00.001-04:002016-09-21T13:25:19.334-04:00Coming Attraction: The Guerlain Shalimar Holiday 2016 Makeup Collection by Natalia Vodianova
This coming holiday season, Guerlain invites you on a unique journey into the heart of the East with an eight-piece makeup collection developed in partnership with supermodel Natalia Vodianova. The collection includes a new Shalimar iridescent spray for Body and Hair powder, plus Guerlain's must-have’s for achieving the perfect holiday party looks.
The collection includes these eight future Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-76653984918130748672016-09-20T13:31:00.001-04:002016-09-22T15:12:25.652-04:00Giorgio Armani Beauty Runway Fall/Winter 2016 Collection
Giorgio Armani is launching backstage makeup developed for his runway show - a look every woman can wear. Each new season for the past two years, the Armani Runway Lab has given Linda Cantello, Giorgio Armani International Makeup Artist, the tools to create the new colors imagined by Mr. Armani backstage. The following information came from the Armani press release.
An exclusive and limited Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-62274705306745981632016-09-19T13:08:00.000-04:002016-09-20T06:56:48.046-04:00Coming Soon: Chanel Rouge Allure Ink Matte Liquid Lip ColorMonths ago, the day I sat in the Neiman Marcus Café taking photos of the upcoming introductions, I snapped this photo of five of the eight Rouge Allure Ink Matte Lip Colors ($37). This is certainly the year of the lipstick!
The mark of your allure. Smooth gloss meets intense lipstick in an innovative new formula from Rouge Allure.
Chanel calls Rouge Allure Ink Matte Liquid Lip Color perfection Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-28710342438581310252016-09-16T15:18:00.000-04:002016-09-16T16:47:07.528-04:00The Friday Forum - September 16
Do you like leather fragrances? Tom Ford's new Ombré Leather 16 Eau de Parfum ($225) is a nice one. It smells like a soft leather, the kind you'd like to wear next to your skin. I wore it one day and found it to be soft, long-lasting, and inviting.
It's described as textured, sleek, and enveloping. Tom Ford has unveiled a private blend Eau de Parfum directly inspired by the fashion he just Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com29