her juvenescent elixir

a girl under construction…

My Hair Mondays

*Click the picture for a closer look*

Nothing new is going on with my hair.  I’m still mostly wearing it up in a puff or bun.  I’m still deep conditioning twice a week and shampooing every 6- 10 days or so.  I still have a ton of split ends, but my hair is breaking less and less which is fantastic.

Pictured:  A twist-out using shea butter and water.

December 14, 2009 Posted by Jen | Natural Hair | , , , | No Comments Yet

FOTD – Neutral Bright Future


A quick neutral look I threw together using MAC Bright Future eyeshadow.  All pictures are clickable now.

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December 12, 2009 Posted by Jen | Make-up | , , , | 4 Comments

**Rescue Beauty Lounge Nail Lacquers 50% off December 15!

For five hours only, save an astonishing  50% OFF all Rescue Beauty nail polishes!

Use Code “VIP 5 HOUR” at checkout.

From Noon to 5pm (EST) on Tuesday, December 15th, you can save 50% on each and every Rescue Beauty Lounge nail polish. Shhh, don’t tell a soul. Well, okay, maybe your BFF and boss and your “always in the know” sister. But that’s it. This sale is for VIPs only.

Stock up on classics, take some risks, complete your holiday shopping with a few strategic clicks of your mouse. So plan accordingly. Because like that last pair of OTK black patent boots in your size, this offer will be gone before you know it. Tuesday, December 15th Noon to 5pm (EST)only. 50% off! Use Code “VIP 5 HOUR” at checkout. Ladies, get your mouse warmed up.

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December 10, 2009 Posted by Jen | DEALS, Nails | , , , | 1 Comment

Quick Pic

Quick purple exaggerated winged/cat-eye look.

*Click the picture to get a closer look.*

Oh my goodness guys, I don’t know what I have on in these pictures.  I’m going to take a stab at it.  Enjoy.

Eyes – MAC Satellite Dreams [the bright purple], MAC Beautiful Iris [tearduct only], MUFE #92 and MAC Carbon [dark wing]

Blush – MAC Mocha

Lips – MAC Beaux

December 10, 2009 Posted by Jen | Make-up | , , , | 5 Comments

Code 10! Blog Down Situation!

You may notice that some of my blog entry pictures are missing thanks to all of you lovelies eating up my bandwidth.  And trust me, I am NOT complaining.  I’m happy that you all take a moment out of your day to stop by, leave comments, and send emails.  I truly am.  :)

I’ve re-uploaded and re-mapped as many pictures as I could [Two hours woo!]  Anything that is missing [page 3 and back] will come back online in January.  If there is something missing that you would like to see, please leave me a comment on that entry and I will remap the pics for you.  Again, thanks beautiful ones for everything.

December 9, 2009 Posted by Jen | Make-up | | No Comments Yet

Swatch Comparison: L’Oreal HiP Duos

December 9, 2009 Posted by Jen | Make-up | , , , | 1 Comment

My Hair Mondays

A little over a week ago I posted a Quick Pic of another protective bun style.  Here’s the quick how-to.

December 7, 2009 Posted by Jen | Haircare | , , , , , | 2 Comments

Lip Swatch: Revlon Colorstay #1 Nude Lipgloss

December 6, 2009 Posted by Jen | Make-up | , , | No Comments Yet

Lip Swatch: Maybelline Pinks

December 5, 2009 Posted by Jen | Make-up | | 2 Comments

Eyeshadow Swatch: L’Oreal HiP Metallic Duo Platinum

December 4, 2009 Posted by Jen | Make-up | , , , | 4 Comments