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Saturday’s Cocktails: Italian Fruit Punch

Jan 312009

I’m ready to have a sunny day around here, how about you all? I’ve had lots of snow, cold, and rain lately, plus a big huge head cold. So all I can think about is a great fruit punch with a bit of a kick. Here is Giada Laurentiis’s recipe: 2 cups orange juice 2 cups chilled sparkling water 1/2 cup maraschino liqueur 1/4 cup limoncello Ice Black licorice, for garnish Combine all the ingredients, except the licorice, in a pitcher. Stir to mix. Pour into glasses and garnish with a stalk of licorice. And this pitcher here? It’s on [...]

Product Review: Fresh Lotus Eye Gel

Jan 312009

While it’s called a gel, Fresh Lotus Eye Gel really isn’t. It’s more like a light lotion that goes on very smoothly and feels quite light. I’ve long since given up on anything that claims to solve my undereye problems. I don’t really look for a quick fix for my undereye circles or the puffiness that I always seem to have. So while all of these are claimed, I don’t really pay much attention to it. I’m always looking for a good undereye moisturizer that isn’t overly heavy, and this one fits the bill nicely. As a bonus, it did [...]

Congrats to the Kiss My Face Set Winner!

Jan 312009

Congratulations to Lisa C! She’s the winner of four fantastic lip glosses from Kiss My Face. I’ll make sure to get your glosses sent off to you ASAP!

Have You Heard About Too Faced’s Lip of Luxury?

Jan 282009

While I’ve tried lots of Too Faced eye shadow combos (and loved them all), I only just recently found out about their lip product called Lip Of Luxury. This formula contains shea butter and claims to help smooth out fine lines in and around the lips. The neat thing about it? It has fizzy and tasty champagne essences in it. Comes in eight gorgeous shades, from shimmer to matte, so there is something for everyone. Have you tried it? Is it really fabulous? I haven’t seen it in my local Sephora, but I’ll be looking for it. Too Faced Lip [...]

Congrats to the Winner of the Karmin Titanium Hair Iron!

Jan 282009

Congratulations to Kim V who won the Karmin Titanium Hair Iron! If you didn’t receive your email, please let me know, and we’ll get you all set up! Thanks to everyone who entered! Stay tuned for more exciting contests and giveaways from Daily Dose of Coffee!

Product Review: 100% Pure Juicy Shower Gel

Jan 272009

I have a thing for bath products, especially ones that smell delicious. And there is a plethora of bath products out there, how can one choose? Personally, I’m just slowly making my way through all of them so I can eventually find the ones that make me happy. I just tried 100% Pure’s Fresh Squeezed Juicy Shower Gel today, and I really liked it. It has a fantastic scent, and truly smelled like freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. It was perfect for a morning shower because it was invigorating and helped me wake up. The one downside is that it’s not [...]

Stila Loves Barbie: Ordered Mine!

Jan 272009

I thought I was going to have a really hard time picking out my Barbie paint can, but I didn’t at all. It was pretty obvious that Stila Barbie Loves Stila Paint Can – 1959 #1 Ponytail Doll was going to be the one for me. I even had a Barbie like that! And no, I’m not that old, but someone gave it to me. Too bad I didn’t keep it, because it’s probably worth a fortune now. The three-pan palette contains eyeshadows, a cheek color, and matte red lipstick so you can create the iconic look with just one [...]

Total Beauty: Michelle Obama’s Beauty Secrets

Jan 262009

Michelle Obama’s Beauty Secrets From her volume-packed bob hairstyles to her radiant skin, photos and tips on recreating the first lady’s looks Read these pro tips on how to make her best looks, from her inauguration ‘do to her pre-campaign glow, work for you. See Michelle Obama