I’ve put off writing about Talika’s Bust Serum
Jun 192010
SJP NYC will appeal to a majority of the masses
SJP NYC
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Jun 182010
Let me just say right off the bat that Sarah Jessica Parker NYC Perfume by Sarah Jessica Parker for Women
Jun 162010
I’ve been looking at my girls who have the ability to get their nails Minxed with a mixture of envy and downright jealousy. No where in my town was there a spot where I could find the Minx procedure. So, I contented myself with gorgeous shades and a bit of nail art here and there to express my creativity.
However, Sephora by OPI, inspired by Minx, has released their own version of the popular nail art, and has made it super easy to use.
Jun 152010
I was in Washington DC lately, which is my second favorite city in the world, and while I was in Tyson’s Galleria, I discovered that the Macy’s there had a Lush store! Holy vegan goodness! Why can’t they have a Lush selection in my local Macy’s store? Because I live out in the middle of nowhere, apparently.
At any rate, Lush has some great goodies that I’ve been dying to try, the Mint Julip lip scrub being first on my list. Read on for details and the ingredient list – you won’t want to miss it, since you can literally eat it right out of the jar, if you really wanted to.
Jun 142010
Every Living Proof fan that invites three people to make a purchase on LivingProof.com before July 5th gets a $48 credit. That is the equivalent of a full size No Frizz shampoo and conditioners or two full size No Frizz styling products, no purchase necessary. In addition, every person referred gets 20% off their first order. Everyone wins!
If you already have a Living Proof account:
Click on “My Account” find a special link that invites customers to share the 20% discount with all friends and family.
Not yet registered? Not to worry – registering is easy!
To register, go to Livingproof.com and and click “Log in” in the top left corner. Register as a “New User” – fill out the simple form with all necessary contact information! Once registered, click on “My Account” find a special link that invites customers to share the 20% discount with all friends and family.
Best of all, everyone gets free shipping on any orders of $48 or more.
Jun 142010
Estee Lauder has launched 34 shades of highly pigmented lip gloss in three luxurious finishes: shine, shimmer, and sparkle. The best part of the collection is the fact that Tom Pecheux, Creative Makeup Director, chimes in with six shades of his own in the line.
The glosses are non-sticky and non-tacky and contain vitamins C and E to help moisturize lips, and regular use over time will help improve the condition of the lips.
Click through for a glimpse at the shade selection.
Jun 122010
Move over Carrie, there’s a new woman taking Manhattan – Riley Kendrick. “Dirty Little Secret,” a new, graphic novel web series created in partnership ELLE and TRESemmé, follows six of NYC’s most connected women around the Big Apple.
The 10-part series, which premieres on May 25th on ELLE.com/DirtyLittleSecret and the TRESemmé Facebook fan page, follows the new girl in town, aspiring hairstylist Riley Kendrick and her encounters with some of the most stylish and chic women in the fashion and beauty worlds. However, her “dirty little secret,” which begins as a harmless omission, spirals out of control, leading to a web of deception. The compelling drama also features real-life TRESemmé Celebrity Stylist, Jeanie Syfu. As we all know, some of the best-kept secrets are spilled in the salon chair and Jeanie has heard some scandalous ones this season.
Are you endlessly seeking the perfect nude lip?
7 Fabulous Days of Lips, Eve Pearl, Eve Pearl Lip Duo
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Jun 112010
A nude lip is almost essential when you’re going for dramatic or smokey eyes. It’s a go-to look in the summer as well, when everyone is striving for that bronzed-but-no-makeup look. Eve Pearl has given me a great option for my summer lips: her See Through/Wet Kisses lip duo.
Jun 112010
Summer hair just shouldn’t be complicated. It doesn’t take much to create a simple, easy but chic style with a few simple products, such as these by SAMY. Find out how to create three simple styles including the ballerina bun, natural waves, and the side braid.
Jun 102010
Senna Cosmetics is another brand that I was unfamiliar with until I explored their line at The Makeup Show. Really, even if you think you know all the beauty brands out there, you should check out The Makeup Show when it’s in NYC next – it’s amazing how many amazing brands are out there that you’ve never heard of.
Anyway. I was able to get a sample of five of their lipglosses in this cute little blue wallet. The shades were neutral and pearlescent, and perfect for summer. Read on for swatches.
Jun 092010
Some Twitter friends and I have spent most of the day reminiscing about 80′s music and culture, because we were actually there. As I was working my way through some Friday Night Videos playlists, I managed to catch this screen shot taken of the model who appears in the Separate Ways video by Journey.
Check the makeup.
Jun 092010
One of the reasons why I am always recommending palettes to people is that it makes it so much easier to throw together a perfect look in a short amount of time. I can become paralyzed by indecision when I am looking at a lineup of all my single eyeshadows, because really, who wants to think that early in the morning?
So I wanted to put something together fast yesterday, as I had a meeting in the evening, and I spent the afternoon at the beach. As I was scrambling to get showered, dressed, and out the door on time, I reached into my closet and just grabbed one of my palettes. Here is the super quick and easy look I came up with.
Armour lip gloss: rock and roll meets high fashion
7 Fabulous Days of Lips, Armour, Armour Beauty
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Jun 092010
I’ve mentioned before that I’m not a huge lip gloss fan. Usually I’m just bitterly disappointed at the lack of color, no matter what shade I purchase. However, more and more companies are coming out with heavily pigmented gloss, and it’s definitely bringing something to the table.
Armour Lip Gloss was a Makeup Show find. I had never heard of the company before, although several of my blogger friends had, and were eager to snatch a few shades up, so I figured I’d better head over to their display and see what’s what. All in the interest of research, mind you.
Jun 082010
I think everyone has been talking about Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics’ Lip Tars for about a year now, and I had never even seen one in the flesh until The Makeup Show in NYC last month. They are heavily pigmented little tubes of awesome, and I am having an excellent time playing with them.
New for 2010 is a shade called Grandma, that I absolutely love.
A lippie splurge: Chanel’s Rouge Coco in Paris with Red Shine Glossimer
7 Fabulous Days of Lips, Glossimer, Rouge Coco, Series
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Jun 072010
I generally don’t splurge on lip products. It’s not that I don’t love them, it’s more that I generally forget to use them on a regular basis. Lip balms are a necessity, and sit right on my nightstand, but lipsticks just don’t get used very often. And I’m not a huge fan of lip glosses, as they rarely show up on my lips, and I could just use Vaseline and get the same result.
But I’m making an effort to pull out my lip products and really give them a go. Maybe I can create a new habit. And so the Seven Fabulous Days of Lips was born.