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Estee Lauder Introduces a Lovely Summer Fragrance: Pure White Linen Pink Coral

Jun 302009

Just in time for summer, Estee Lauder releases it’s latest to the White Linen collection: Pure White Linen Pink Coral. The top notes include Chinese berry, pink peppercorns, apple blossom, waterfruits, and clear aldehydes. The middle notes are jasmine, camellia flower, honeysuckle, sweet pea, cherry blossom, and pink peony. As a finish, vanilla, sandalwood and heliotrope wrap up the base notes of the fragrance. The bottle is the same as the collection’s other two bottles, except this one is a soft, sheer pink. It’s really quite lovely. You will be able to find Pure White Linen Pink Coral at any [...]

Ultimate Hair Removal Guide Pt. 2: Waxing

Jun 292009

Often feared due to the pain it can cause certain people, waxing is considered one of the most effective ways to remove unwanted body hair. Waxing is a epilation method, meaning that it removes hair from the follicle under the skin rather than removing it only from the surface (depilation). Removing the hair from the follicle results in a longer time without the hair, as it requires more time to grow back from the follicle itself versus just the surface of the skin. Waxing involves the application of hot or cold wax to the area with hair in the direction [...]

Two Necklace Giveaway at Flyaway Jewelry

Jun 272009

It is apparently giveaway season, and I keep finding lots to share with you. Flyaway jewelry is having a giveaway of several necklaces on their blog, and they are absolutely lovely. Good luck!

L’Oreal HiP High Intensity Pigments Color Presso is a Decent Gloss in Weird Packaging.

Jun 272009

I think this is a pretty ingenious product – the ability to take two colors to blend on the lips, or just the ability to carry them together is pretty sweet. However, it looks much cooler than it actually is. It took me near five minutes just to figure out how to open the cap, and another two minutes to figure out how to get the product out. There is a trick to it – you can’t just apply it and go at first. The gloss is nicely pigmented, but after using it, I wasn’t really sure what the benefit [...]

Chapstick Shimmer: Nice Shine, Good Moisturizers, but No SPF

Jun 272009

Don’t get me wrong, I do love me some Chapstick. In fact, I’m pretty certain that there is a tube of it in my nightstand drawer, my bathroom, and my purse. I’m pretty passionate about not having chapped lips. But as well as it has always worked, it seemed a bit dry, hard to apply if your lips were already chapped and it wasn’t slightly warmed, and flavorless. But now Chapstick has gotten in the beauty game with a release of some new Chapstick Shimmers. These are much more moist, give your lips a slight bit of shimmer, and have [...]

Lancome Declares Indigo for Fall and I’m in Love

Jun 272009

Gorgeous, just gorgeous. It’s the beginning of summer, yet I’m already just lemming over this Lancome collection. Just look at those smokey blue eyes! I’m dying. Lancome artistic director Aaron De May has created another amazing collection by choosing shades that he felt captures the glamour of Paris: indigo blue, bright red and luxurious gold. And while I’m all about that eye makeup, have you seen this nail polish? I know. I can’t wait to try it. If you can’t wait for the collection to be released in August, check out what is available for pre-order from the Nordstrom beauty [...]

Win an Amazing Getaway from Tory Burch

Jun 272009

You can enter everyday for a better chance to win – and wow! What a prize. The winner will receive round trip airfare to Los Cabos, Mexico; four nights at the One&Only Palmilla; dinner at Jean George’s Market and One&Only’s Aqua; two luxurious spa massages; and a $1,200 Tory Burch wardrobe. I don’t know about you all, but a trip to Cabo is right up my alley right about now. I haven’t been there since my honeymoon 14 years ago, and it was absolutely gorgeous. On second thought, maybe you shouldn’t bother entering, since I’ll be entering every day and [...]

Shu Uemura Art of Hair Website to Launch Soon: Sign Up to Win!

Jun 262009

Not only is Shu Uemura launching their Art of Hair website, they are also giving away a year’s worth of professional products just for signing up to be notified when the site goes live! To enter, just fill out your complete profile, and that’s it. A winner will be drawn on July 6, and will be notified via email. Good luck!