Beauty Archives - Shopping for the Real You

31 Days of Self-Care: Day 19, Stay Hydrated!

Photo by Maria deLorenzo on Unsplash

Since we’re talking about self-care I have to explain why I'm not including a post about eating well. It’s simply because 1) everyone has different dietary requirements, and 2) By now just about every human on the planet has been made well aware of the need to eat a healthful diet. But there’s one bit of health advice I must share. It’s the importance of staying hydrated. [...]

Andrea Pflaumer2022-01-18T14:18:35-08:00

What is Beauty? What is Considered Beautiful?

Illustration Courtesy of McGill University Library

Asking someone, “what is beauty” is like asking them “what is art?” One person’s idea of what is beautiful may not be anything like what another person perceives as beautiful. But there are some elements of beauty, regardless of the form, that speak to us on a deep level. [...}

Andrea Pflaumer2021-09-27T06:09:13-07:00

Can You “Buy” Good Taste?

A few years ago, in a book review about good taste, Jeffrey Felner - the witty and often acerbic arbiter of fashion - suggested that, yes, you can learn tricks to develop your personal style, but taste isn’t something you can learn; you’re either born with it or you’re not. That certainly puts a lot of us out of the running. And, frankly, I take exception. [...]

Andrea Pflaumer2024-05-02T22:04:19-07:00

The Lazy Fashionista™

Hi all, Yes, that's my new trademark! The Lazy Fashionista. I'll be using it when I have something I think you might like that might make life, and shopping, easier for you. Here's one....[...]

Andrea Pflaumer2019-10-12T13:31:36-07:00

Guess I won’t be invited THERE again…

About three weeks ago I got invited to participate in special event at Saks Fifth Avenue called "Ageless Beauty." A panel of four women at different age groups (I would be representing the baby boomers, of course) were invited to give their reviews of nine beauty and skin care products. I was a little bit wary but it sounded like fun so I said, “yes.” Click to read more >

Andrea Pflaumer2024-05-05T12:58:06-07:00