About Maree

Fueled by her love (obsession) of all things beauty, Maree Sye writes from the viewpoint of the everyday woman. Recently transitioning from a decade long career as an executive in the cosmetics industry to her current role as sales manager for a baby goods company, Maree has turned her insider information into a spectator sport. Choosing products appropriate for the office, understanding how to transition from day to night, and constantly seeking the elusive weekend “makeup, no makeup” look are the issues that keep Maree up at night. When she is not testing out products and blabbing about them on This That Beauty, you can find her blabbings on A Little Bit etc, her personal fashion/beauty blog – it’s a little bit fashion, a little bit beauty and a whole lot of sass. Maree currently resides in Bergdorf Goodman (or her apt in Midtown Manhattan), spends her summers vacationing at Sephora (or the dog park near her apt), and dreams of one day amassing so much makeup, that she will need a bigger home. Follow Maree on twitter @alittlebitetc or follow her down the street if you like – most likely she is on her way to pick up a new lipstick.

Mani of the Week: Essie Butler Please

Essie Butler Please

After seeing this color all over Instagram and on the tips of countless beauty bloggers, I finally had to pick up a bottle; Essie’s Butler Please lived up to all the hype. The formula is classic Essie – opaque and creamy.  Two coats gives the finish shown in the picture.  What I love most about [...]

ThisThatBeauty Reviews: Lancome x Alber Elbaz Collection

Alber Elbaz for lancome

High fashion and mass market retailers collaborations are always anticipated with bated breath – Stella McCartney for H&M, Jason Wu for Target and possibly even more exciting Isabel Marant for H&M.  Fashion and beauty collaborations hold just as much excitement for me, and this newest one,  Lancome x Alber Elbaz Collection, is no exception. Cue giddy [...]

Mani of the Week: Sally Hansen Made in Jade

Mani of the week - Sally Hansen

When looking at my nail polish collection, I definitely have an affinity for certain shades.  And it is clear that my teal/green/mint affinity is growing rapidly.  I was not wowed by Sally Hansen Made in Jade when I saw it in the drugstore, but thank goodness I took a chance – it is simply stunning. Sally [...]

ThisThatBeauty’s Father’s Day Gift Guide

Timex Adventure Series Aviator Fly -Back

With Mom still basking in the glow of all the amazing beauty gifts bestowed upon her on Mother’s Day, it is time we shift gears and focus on Dear ol’ Dad for this upcoming Father’s Day.  Naturally, many of us gravitate towards the standard tie, Polo shirt,  favorite lunch spot gift card (ok – maybe [...]

ThisThatBeauty Reviews: MAC Temperature Rising Collection

MAC Temperature Rising Image

There is no better name right now for a makeup collection than MAC’s newest summer launch – Temperature Rising. And frankly looking at the picture below – is there any better image for a summer launch? HOT! Heavy in glowing, shimmery, bronze goodness – this collection is quite extensive and is sure to fulfill every single [...]

Tips to Achieve the Perfect Summer Glow from Head to Toe

Summer Glow Makeup

When one thinks of summer a few of the first things to come to mind are – the beach, barbeques, bathing suits and maxi dresses – but when it comes to beauty, there is only one thing people want to achieve during summer – a GLOW! A bronzed radiance that makes you look like you [...]

ThisThatBeauty Reviews: Caudalie Divine Body Collection

Caudalie Divine Body Collection

Admittedly, I tend to neglect the skin south of my neck for most of winter – as it is covered up under tons of layers, tights, coats, etc.  Then we get a warm day in NYC and I am forced to show my skin in order to avoid unnecessary heat exhaustion!  So, I need a [...]

Mani of the week: Butter London’s Slapper

Butter London Slapper

With Memorial Day behind us, it is now the unofficial start to summer! *throws confetti*  In honor of the new season’s arrival, I felt a bright mani was the only way to appropriately ring it in.  This Butter London shade, Slapper,  strikes the perfect balance between being vibrant and bold. Butter London’s Slapper is extremely creamy [...]

ThisThatBeauty Reviews: MAC Mineralize Rich Lipsticks

Mineralize Rich Shades

What is my biggest beauty weakness? Lip products, mainly lipsticks.  If I find a formula I love, I simply have to let everyone know (thank goodness I’m a blogger).  Recently I had the opportunity to try the new MAC Mineralize Rich Lipsticks for the first time, and after wearing them none stop for about a [...]

Mani of the week: Essie Lilacism

Essie Lilacism

I have been wearing Essie’s Lilacism for years and always find that it is the first color I pull out after the cold weather starts to subside and the warm weather begins to stay.  It often feels like the official color of spring – pale and pastel but vibrant enough to give the fingers or [...]