For me, a day without my black eyeliner is like a day without sunshine. Playing up the windows to the soul can make a dramatic difference. Goodbye Plain Jane and hello Sultry Sandra!

Play around with your look and dare to experiment with wild colors. Until September 30, use the Beauty.com coupon to get $10 off orders of $60!

New to the wonderful world of make-up? Don’t fear the unknown. Dive in and make a splash! Here are some staples for any woman’s daily ritual:

• Kevyn Aucoin Eyelash Curler - Curled lashes brighten up the eye area
• Urban Decay Ammo Shadow Box Palette - Hues from Amazon green to neutral brown make this collection easy-to-wear
• Too Faced Lash Injection Extreme Volume Mascara - Femme fatales lash out with seductive glances
• Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser - Take it off (all off) at the end of the day

Ladies, Beauty.com also sells tons of products for males too. I prefer facial hair on men (as long as it’s not really sparse or too similar to Wolf Man), however if clean-shaven is your thing, better get your guy the following for smooth results:

• The Art of Shaving Handcrafted Shaving Razor - Comfortable to hold & easy to manipulate
• Jack Black Beard Lube Conditioning Shave - Combines a pre-shaving treatment, a shave cream & a moisturizer

Hit up Beauty.com for a bounty of steals and deals!

The average head holds 100,000 strands of hair. Second only to bone marrow, hair is the fastest growing tissue of the body (according to HairBoutique.com). And it’s amazing what scientists can uncover just by analyzing a single strand.

Since grade 10, I was a tyrant to my hair, and I’ve always wanted to be ginger-haired. (Less than 4% of the world’s population has naturally red hair.)

Seeking that perfect shade of cherry, I dyed and highlighted my tresses so often that I forgot my natural hue. My hair was more chemically processed than a lab experiment!

Now I’m learning to embrace my hair au naturel because a) it’s healthier and b) it’s cheaper. (If I could pull off a low-maintenance bald head, I would - trust me!)

Get all your favorite beauty products from Drugstore.com. Here are some limited time coupon offers:

• Up to 50% off Hair Care
• Up to 40% off Makeup

Neutrogena Triple Moisture Daily Deep Conditioner is an affordable alternative to salon conditioners. A single use of the sweet-almond formula leaves tresses silky.

And Curl Conscious Conditioner by Bumble and Bumble brings out your spirals, defining them and minimizing the frizzy-poodle effect.

Polish off your look with a sensual, sassy pout, thanks to a coat of L’Oreal Infallible LipColor. And swipe on the darkest mascara you can get your hands on to keep all eyes on your mesmerizing peepers.

Shop Drugstore.com for all your hair and makeup needs!

As I mentioned in a previous blog entry, I went up to the cottage on the weekend. (It’s just north of Huntsville and I consider it to be in The Middle of Nowhere.) Since the scenery was so beautiful, we couldn’t help but take lots of pictures to remember our stay by.

There’s a great one of Mike with his mouth wide open like he’s either screaming his lungs out or he’s laughing like a maniac. Then there’s the ‘funny’ picture of our ‘motley crew’ where only the people on the left were acting silly. (Heh…maybe it’s because us lefties sampled the lake water. Nah, we’re not that crazy.)

I love photos because they help us remember the great times spent with the people we care about. And photos highlight the smaller things that we often overlook - like the beauty of a dewy spider web and the perfect rainbow that appears while you’re canoeing.

Pick up that camera, click away, and let Snapfish help you make the most of your pictures. Create a special album or get professional prints for your family and friends.

Use the coupon by October 1 and snag the following offers:

• $15 off Orders of $60 or More
• $10 off Orders of $45 or More
• $5 off Orders of $15 or More
• 50% off Photo Books

Snapfish brings a smile to your face with their magical, photographic touch!

Visit a Sick Friend Day - If you have a friend who’s sick or injured, in hospital or stuck in bed, brighten his or her day by making an appearance. After all, there’s only so much TV one can take. But don’t forget the traditional get well flowers from ProFlowers! All bouquets, wreaths & gifts are 10% off with FabulousSavings’ ProFlowers coupons.

Talk Like a Pirate Day - Yarrgh! What’s the name of the pirate tax office? The Ayyy-Arrrrr-S! Ahoy, ye young pirate. It’s time to raise the sails and schwab the deck… *ahem* and do other things that pirates do. For some reason, everyone loves pirates these days, so Talk Like a Pirate Day is sure to be a hit. Browse the web for some great pirate sayings… and shiver me timbers!

Other September 19 Holidays -

• Cosmetic Bridge Day
• National Butterscotch Pudding Day
• World Peace Day