I love makeup. From shopping the aisles of Urban Decay as a fanciful teenage girl, to a connoisseur of Chanel’s Beauté line, I’ve been buying and using makeup nearly all my life. However, I’ve never worn …
9 Reasons I Don’t Wear Foundation
The Perfect Berry Lip Color for Winter
Winter is the time for burgundy lips! So when I went looking for a new lipstick last week, I knew I wanted a deep color that would feel festive around the holidays. After trying on a …
It’s The Little Things, Like Eye Masks
We’re all battling some kind of beauty beast from time to time, whether it’s dry skin, flat hair, or the need for a whole new look. But my Grendel has been around since I came of …
Becoming Wonder Woman
“I used to want to save the world. This beautiful place. But I knew so little then. It is a land of beauty and wonder, worth cherishing in every way. But the closer you get, the …
Desperately Seeking Sunscreen
I use two sunscreens: Olay Complete SPF 15, which is my every day moisturizer, and Chanel’s UV Essentiel SPF 50 for days I know I’ll be in the sun. I have been using the Olay lotion every …
To Curl, or Not to Curl – That is the Question
Whether ’tis nobler to keep thy lashes bare, and suffer the slings and arrows of inadequate eyes… I’ve been seeing a lot of articles about eyelashes lately: how to get them bigger, how to wear fake ones, …
The Lovely Mess on Eva’s Desk
A little taste of what’s been happening lately in my life, based on what you’ll find on my desk. Clockwise from top left: 1. Hair Therapy and Nail Therapy – Snagged these at Anthropologie’s checkout while …
Valentine’s Day Lip Color
What says February 14th better than red lips? Not much! Here’s a color that will get you in the mood for love! To get this luscious, red pop, I layered two lip colors on top of …
The Lovely Mess on Eva’s Desk
I realized a few weeks ago how many things I have on my desk. Between products I’m trying, books I’m reading, snacks I’m eating, and everything else, it’s a lot of stuff. I thought it would …
Happy Halloween! Love, Marie Antoinette XOXO
I can’t help but go to Versailles every time I visit my in-laws in France. The sun-faded paint inside the Petite Trianon is the wall color of my dreams. I love the gardens in winter, still perfectly manicured …