I have absolutely crazy frizzy hair. I mean, it frizzes whether or not it’s humid, dry, or anything. While I love the frizz control that I get from this product, what I love the most about it is the tripical smell. I like my hair products to smell good! I found this hiding in the back of my beauty closet today and had completely forgotten about it. I’m glad I rediscovered it! The UV protection is so good for colored hair and the spray application is so easy.
You know Nordstrom is having a sale, right? I mean, is there anyone who doesn’t know that by now? I haven’t gotten there yet, but it is on my to-do list for tomorrow. Meanwhile, I satisfied my retail therapy urge by checking out the offerings online (since there will only be a small percentage of them in our Norfolk store), and found some seriously wonderful coats and jackets. A great coat just really finishes off your outfit and is an absolute necessity if you’re running around a city.
See more of my Fall/Winter 08 Coats and Jackets list at ThisNext.
If you don’t have a pair of suede flat boots for winter, I highly suggest you invest in a pair. I have a pair of slouchy black boots that I wore constantly last winter, and they were perfect for work, going out, just about anything I needed them for. These are more trendy, with no slouch and the pull tabs on the sides. But they are fabulous AND comfortable – two things that don’t often come together. Best of all? Right now they are on sale at Nordstrom as part of their Anniversary Sale.
One of the most popular looks is also one of the hardest to execute. I am always looking for good kits that I can recommend to people who are interested in the smoky eye – and it seems like everyone these days is interested.
The three main shadows are a black, champagne-cream, and light cream. Also included are three various shades of shadow that help you mix it up and go farther with your smoky eye than just black, gray, and cream shimmer. I think smoky eyes are much more interesting when there is a touch of unexpected color.
While this kit comes with two sponge/brush applicators, I almost wish it wouldn’t. A good smoky eye really should only be attempted with a decent brush or three. I use an entire kit.
Look for the smoky eye to continue it’s reign of popularity through the winter. I don’t see this look going away any time soon.
I’ve mentioned before that I really do love beachy scents, especially if they smell something like suntan lotion. I also love drinks that smell like suntan lotion, too, but that’s a different post that I might write up later!
My current summer scents are Bobbi Brown’s Beach, Bond No. 9′s Fire Island, and Monyette Paris. Love them all, and rotate them out every few days or so.
As a quick sidenote, Fire Island seems to mix really well if you have to do a quick and/or unexpected self-tanner session. I don’t know why, I just know it does.
Okay, back to CB I Hate Perfume At the Beach 1966. The notes are listed as Coppertone (this makes me unreasonably happy), wet sand, seashell, driftwood and something called “boardwalk.” These are blended with a new accord created just for this scent called “North Atlantic.”
This might be the very first scent I have ever purchased without actually smelling it.
Then you need some fabulous contact lens cases. These are especially helpful if you travel at all, even as an overnight. Super cute and useful to boot!
It’s that time again to check in with our other Total Beauty Bloggers and see what the buzz is.
Musings of a Muse shares the a review of Lancome Maharani Jewels Fall Collection featuring the gorgeous Elephant Bronzer.
Monique at Beauty Girl Musings has no visible cellulite…find out how she tested a cellulite-reducing gel and saw results!
Viva Woman finds out if the new Canmake Concealer Founder UV can really provide that natural finish, for skin that looks beautiful, even at point-blank range.
Get Twisted with a free giveaway at Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog and win a FUNKY Twisted Silver bracelet and FUNKY pair of Twisted Silver earrings.
Alison of the Advice Sisters Guide to Life, Success & Happiness Blog reviews Sally Hansen Lip Lab, an entire line of affordable, effective, lip products that do more than beautify.
How to get the makeup look: Keri Hilson-Talking Makeup!
Fabulous Over Forty was never a mineral makeup fan until now! See what mineral foundation has won her over.
Bare Budget Beauty tells you why she loves Olay Regenerist Night Cream so much! It’s her budget secret to great beauty sleep.
Beauty Tyrant shares some of her crazy beauty tips that work! Are you game for them?
Meredith at Daily Dose of Coffee has a Beauty -Filled Weekend with some other Total Beauty Bloggers.
Amber at Beauty Blogging Junkie reports on David Wright, Big Papi, Blake Lively, Lauren Conrad, and Chace Crawford at the vitaminwater Best of New York party’s red carpet.
Beauty411 tells you about a portable skincare system that’s as on-the-go as you are. Perfect for vacay!
The Beauty Alchemist tries out professional line Nix’ie Cosmetics
At Fifty-Cent Head, experience the amazing perfume oils of Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab (BPAL) with an ongoing review series covering the company’s Carnaval Diabolique-themed scents!
Beauty Anonymous introduces you to the smoky black colors of Exceptionnel de Chanel Collection!
The Makeup Divas tells you about a new mineral foundation that will leave your skin looking flawless!
Jenn and Christine over at Beauty in Real Life are having another giveaway, this time over $145 of Skinn Cosmetics!! Click here to enter.
Beauty Junkie in SF shows you how you can look like a superstar singer/songwriter with a few great products from MAC.
Beauty’s Spot found a quick, well-designed, effective, at-home tooth whitener!
Love Gossip Girl? Glossypink tells you how to get Blake Lively’s gorgeous makeup!
It’s my Wordle. Created using the words from the blog. Cute, isn’t it?
I read somewhere that Christina Aguilera reapplied her lip gloss 30 times during dinner recently. Girlfriend obviously wasn’t wearing my newest find, L’Oreal’s Infallible Never Fail LipGloss. I picked up this little gem recently after hearing about Clinique’s Long Last Gloss Wear, wondering how well the whole idea really worked. Now, I haven’t tried out Clinique’s product yet, but I have been testing L’Oreal’s gloss.
First of all, the gloss itself does stay on quite a long time. I’m not getting the promised six hours out of it, but I’m certainly getting four. It lasts through light snacks, coffee, and a small amount of kissing (pull those minds up out of the gutter – children need a kiss or two while you’re sending them off to summer camp, don’t they?). It will come off, though, so I wouldn’t call it a stain, but it’s lasting power far surpasses that of any gloss I’ve ever used before.
The downside of the product is that it’s a bit dry, in comparason to other glosses. This is to be expected, however, given the fact that it’s supposed to be a long wearing product. It just takes a bit of getting used to. And the wand kind of freaks me out – it’s a heart-shaped sponge wand, but it’s kind of…I don’t know. Floppy? It moves around a lot. I think the heart shape is great for getting the contours of your lips, but a little firmness in the sponge never hurt anyone. It just looks kind of weird and takes some time to learn to manage well.
You can find this gloss at just about every major retailer. I got mine at Target. I’m sure Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, and Drugstore.com has it too. Amazon does not currently have it in stock.
Kind of simple, but dramatic, too. I love, love, love liquid eyeliner. I find it incredibly easy to work with and the results are fantastic. If you happen to be wearing false lashes, you should definitely give liquid liner a try.
On the lids, I’m wearing Urban Decay Matte Eyeshadow
And yes, my hair is a hot mess. It’s humid and I was lazy.
Here is my horoscope for today:
Friday, July 18
Don’t be surprised if you find a number of new opportunities to improve your circumstances crossing your path at this time. And remember that there could be an awful lot for you to gain right now. If you can, just be careful about going overboard and eating or drinking a little too much today.
I’m supposed to be careful about eating and drinking too much today? That’s a bit much to ask, considering it’s Friday and I have friends coming over for wine this evening.
Another one of those “it’s stuck in your head and you can’t get it out songs.” I know they look like trannies, but they certainly can dance. Too bad Nicole Whats-Her-Name didn’t have much of a solo career. Grab it at 
and put it on your new iPhone.
There is entirely too much hotness in this video. Grab it on , because it’s worth having.
Ouidad Botanical Boost
Ouidad has an entire system to care for and style curls, and if you have curly hair, it’s worth checking out their site. Basically, the recommend getting a cut that suits your curly hair and then washing and conditioning them with products for curly hair. Using duck clips, you can style your hair to maximize curls – but they don’t really recommend blow drying your curls unless you use a diffuser sparingly.
I have extremely curly hair but I don’t style it curly these days. I’m forever flat ironing and blowing it out. However, I like the idea of having the option to style it curly should I wish to do so. I may have to stop in to the salon the next time I’m in NYC!
And here is a sampling of even more Ouidad products:
I’m kind of embarrassed to admit that I don’t really remember what I had going on here. But how about those lashes? That is Too Faced Lash Injection
I’m also still completely in love with my Urban Decay Brow Box
I’m using Too Faced Magic Wand Illuminating Foundation 
