Sheer Brilliance

  Do you know what’s sheer brilliance?  Sheer blouses!   I love a good sheer blouse because I think they really flatter a curvy shape, are really easy to wear, work with a variety of bottoms and create a very pretty illusion.  Currently the mark. Sheer Brilliance Blouse is, well, sheer brilliance in the sheer blouse trend. Wearing…

When is Valentine’s Day this year?

When even is Valentine’s day!?  What day of the week is it on?  What am supposed to get this year… ugh!  No fear, word of alicia has it covered.  This year Valentine’s Day, February 14th, falls on a Tuesday… so that means Taco Tuesday and $5 movie Tuesday!  It’s a precious week night so maybe…

Word Of Alicia Review: mark. Maui Bliss Sunset Glow Face Bronzer

If you couldn’t tell by this post, or this one I’m pretty excited for the mark. Instant Vacation Maui Bliss capsule collection.  One of the best parts of these collections is the beauty.  It always includes the best summer makeup must haves and this year does not disappoint with including a powder bronzer.  The mark….

National Fragrance Day: My Favorite Fragrances

Happy National Fragrance Day and welcome spring! Because I love both fragrance and spring, so I’m a happy camper today! Fragrance is such a personal thing but that doesn’t mean I can’t share my favorites.  In no particular order here are my favorite scents: Avon Femme ($30 currently on sale for only $15!) Description:  It’s your…

Lip Of The Week: mark. Lipclick Matte in Vixen

Obiv I’ve personally been on a matte lipstick kick… as seen here and here.  The matte lip has been here for a hot minute and isn’t going anywhere so might as well join the party.  One of my FAVORITE formulas is the mark. Lipclick Matte.  It’s a little more luxurious than the Avon ones I’ve been swooning…

Why Not Rock A Blazer – mark. Tipping The Scales Jacket

Rock a blazer?  Why not!  This time of year, pre-spring if you will, is the perfect time to rock a blazer!  It’s still chilly so a jacket you can wear like a top is the best way to stay chic and warm.  You can rock a blazer with your work wear or your going out clothes…

Lip Of The Week: Avon Beyond Color Lipstick in Twig

It’s the 2nd full week of January and I’m already over January. However let’s not wish time away and just realize it’s a new day in a new year to wear a new lipstick. My current crush is Avon Beyond Color Lipstick in Twig. The Word On Twig:  For dreary January I like that it’s…

Mani Monday: Shall We Chalet and Golden Globes Faves

My first mani of 2016… fully 2016 since this guy I technically did 12/31/2015.  Because I’m not good at moving on from Christmas I was still feeling red but I wanted something simple and shiny and clean for the new year.  Enter in Essie Shall We Chalet.  The prettiest slightly deep red, with a perfect…

The Golden Rule: 2016

Goodbye 2015. Hello 2016. I’m not so good at making and keeping resolutions but I am all about a fresh start. A little mantra of mine is the Golden Rule and instead of a resolution I’d like to embrace and enforce it. To my friends, to my foe, let you read this and may no…