YUM 1. Earl Grey I like mine with milk as well as ? honey…lots of honey. I’ve been downing it daily, in some cases twice, as well as I’m freaking out a bit since I just made myself a cup as well as realized that I’m out of tea now… I believe I’m low-key addicted! ADVERTISEMENT 2. Sparkly pencil eyeliner In particular, anything with small flecks of glitter, since when you buff out the liner, it’s so sparkly! And, seriously, it’s the simplest method jooj up weekday work makeup. See the sparkles? LOVE. 3. morning affirmations You are 100% permitted...

welcome to the weekend As sunlight ? streams through my window this morning, a sparrow ? outside is cheeping, one of my neighbors is hammering away at something in their garage, and cartoons are playing in the background… I’ve been doing this thing lately where I focus on one of my senses — like hearing! — to stay present and “in the moment,” and I gotta say, the Saturday symphony ? is music to my ears. How’s your day going, friend? If you haven’t had a hot beverage yet, may I suggest a Honey Citrus Mint Tea from Starbucks? My...

I’m feeling ’90s music nostalgia best now. It should be a side effect of carrying around a little black backpack again. I’ve been listening to some old songs I haven’t heard in literally decades. Funny how you can not hear a song for years but still know the lyrics… ADVERTISEMENT I always thought Trent Reznor seemed like a amazing guy. Gather up your jackets; relocation it to the exits. Holla if you know who Alanis wrote this song about! I wonder if this man ever managed to get some air? All malls looked like this one back in the day....

Dreaming of Duran Duran?! I blame all of the talk about Duran Duran in the Monday Poll comments on this makeup. I was going for colorful and modern with copper and plum lids, but I think I may have ended up unintentionally recreating the ’80s instead. WHOOPS! ? ADVERTISEMENT (While we’re at it, would someone please pass me a pair of big-@ss shoulder pads and a bottle Aqua Net, STAT?) That’s the urban Decay naked Ultraviolet palette on my lids again, by the way. Marcia asked in the comments last week what I think of it, and ya know…I have...

Clinique Chubby Stick in lots O’ Latte (and yes, I like a little coffee with my milk, ha ha ha!) The 10-Minute makeup Must-Haves series shows off some of *the best* makeup for fast (but sensational!) skin, eyes, cheeks and lips. I promise to you…I don’t just love the Clinique lots O’ Latte ($18.50) cream shadow stick because it’s named after a coffee drink, although that might have a bit to finish with it. Clinique lots O’ Latte on my lids — and that’s it! Also, Clinique pretty easy liner on my lash lines and the new MAC curling mascara...

and your dry skin says ahhhhhhhhhh This cream for face and body soothes fussy skin. It’s approved for use on infants, children and adults, too. exceptional for red, dry, irritated and sensitive skin. A real hidden gem! This cream has a odd name… Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream. Don’t expect that to roll off your tongue when your pal asks you for a mega moisturizer recommendation for incredibly sensitive, dry, flaky and/or irritated skin while you’re attacking a basket of the epic, legendary brown bread at The Cheesecake Factory. Side note, you’re welcome… ? ADVERTISEMENT You can get this ?...