The Sentimentalist
I am not a manicure girl. I get way too upset when I chip my nails within 24 hours of getting them done. That being said I like to keep my nails short and every so often I splurge on a new bottle of nail polish and paint them myself. I do just one coat… read more
Every now and then we all need a little fashion inspiration… The Met Gala has become synonymous with the most important fashion event of the year. The party – with it’s a-list attendees – kicks off the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s yearly Costume Institute exhibit. Emma Stone was amongst my favorites. Christy Turlington is always… read more
As the dry winds drift off to sea and the humidity returns I find my skin is completely schizophrenic. I know that in a few months I will be reaching for a lighter moisturizer but for now, on the tail of a week in the sun for spring break, my skin is flaky and dry…. read more
When I was young I slapped on whatever face cream I grabbed from a shelf at the local pharmacy (price played a large role in my selection). My go-to shampoo and conditioner was made by Suave. Remember that one that had such a distinctive smell? I was young and naive then but now I know… read more
One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about being a blogger is the market research. Since starting The Sentimentalist I have spent hours upon hours (John recently asked me if I had gotten to the end of the internet?!?) getting to know other blogs. It’s amazing how many talented people are out there in this… read more
There is no sign of Spring on the East Coast but one can always hope… *images: Pinterest, and Habitually Chic
I recently dropped my absolute favorite Laura Mercier eyeshadow on the tile floor and alas I thought she was gone for good. Gold Dust is a discontinued color… And then something happened that I consider to be a rarity these days – I remembered something someone had told me. Yup. I did. My sister told… read more
The wind, the snow, the ice… It’s been one heck of a winter so far. My cuticles are cracked. The tips of my fingers are calloused. And the skin on my hands is perpetually dry and rough. I first heard about Weleda Skin Food on the beauty blog, Into the Gloss. It’s been a favorite of Tory… read more
Red Wine, Coffee, Chocolate, and Berries… All God’s gifts to our universe. Alas they sometimes leave a lasting impression where lasting impressions are very much unwanted. We all know the drill. A glass of red wine, and a top-off, and a top-off and a top-off… and voila! You have stained lips and tinted teeth. Eek!… read more
