It’s the Balm!

November 12, 2010

When it comes to lip balms, glosses and other products to make our mouths pucker, I just can’t seem to get enough. Such is the case with my newest obsession, Eos’ Smooth Sphere all-natural lip balm.

This holiday set comes with a trio of organic balms in Honeydew, Sweet Mint and the new limited edition, Pomegranate Raspberry. Each balm is packed with vitamin E, soothing shea butter and jojoba oils to help keep lips moist. The unique egg-shaped packaging alone makes it a standout amongst the bevy of balms in the beauty aisles.


Available at www.amazon.com for $9.99

What’s your favorite lip balm?

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Red Hot!

November 3, 2010

All you lacquer-loving ladies, get ready to rev up your fire engines with Essie’s new Red Hot Fiesta polishes. Perfect for the holidays, this limited-edition set comes with 4 fabulous shades of red ranging from a radiant ruby hue to a deep, creamy crimson. If you aren’t a fan of red nails, it will certainly make a great stocking stuffer for the beauty buff in your life!


Available at www.essie.com for $12.

Are you a fan of festive red hues for the holidays?

**One lucky reader will win this set. Simply leave a comment and a winner will be randomly selected and announced later this week.

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California Love

October 26, 2010

Back when I was pregnant, my skin looked as if it had been in a nasty war between good and evil. In order to combat the unsightly blemishes, I needed something that wouldn’t further the irritation, but soothe my sensitive skin. A friend recommended that I try California Baby — I did and I’ve been hooked ever since.

This organic line of bath and body products is gentle enough for babies’ skin, but also works well on skin types for the whole household. During those hormonal months, it’s important to steer clear of products with potentially harmful ingredients, which makes California Baby’s all-natural, eco-friendly products a smart choice for expectant moms.

For your chance to win a super cute tote and 3 travel size California Baby products, please click here!

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Fresh Fall Fragrances

October 19, 2010

Finding the perfect fragrance this fall will be easy with this roundup. With autumn-aromas in the air, it’s time to ditch your sweet-smelling, summer scents for more subdued, earthy, fall fragrances.

From Queen Latifah’s ‘Queen of Hearts,’ to Jordin Sparks’ ‘Because of You,’ the search for your signature scent of the season is over.

Check out these “scent-sational” celebrity-endorsed perfumes:
Queen Latifah’s ‘Queen of Hearts,’ reigns supreme with top notes of bergamot, cinnamon, plum, and dewy greens making it a must-have for fall. Available at www.macys.com for $59


‘S by Shakira,’ is a super feminine fragrance with hints of florals mixed with woods creating an aromatic delight.


Fergie’s ‘Outspoken,’ is a fragrant floral mix of tuberose, jasmine, and passionflower. Available at www.ulta.com for $32.90


Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Love & Glamour,’ is a beautiful combination of fruits and musk with notes of sandalwood and guava. Available at www.macys.com for $49.


Jordin Sparks ‘Because of You,’ has a somewhat citrusy scent with top notes of orange blossom, clementine, and white imperial currant. Available at dots.com for $9.95

What’s your favorite fragrance for fall?

**Two lucky readers will win a bottle of Queen Latifah’s ‘Queen of Hearts,’ a value of $59. SImply leave a comment and a winner will be randomly selected and announced later this week. Also, the winner of the poetry book is Jennifer. Congrats and please send me your mailing address!

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Just Ripe Lips

October 11, 2010

Even though Christmas is still a couple of months away, it’s not too early to have visions of sugar plums dancing in your head – Fresh’s Sugar Plum Tinted Lip Treatment that is.

This super decadent sugar-formulated balm is a tinted treat for your lips. The buildable plum hue leaves lips soft and moisturized making them just ripe. If weather-protected, supple lips is what you want, Sugar Plum is a sure bet for fall.


Fresh’s Sugar Plum Tinted Lip Treatment is available at www.sephora.com for $22.50

Have you ever tried this product? Are you a fan of Fresh lip treatments? I loved it so much that I picked up an extra tube for a lucky reader. Simply leave a comment and a winner will be randomly selected and announced later this week.

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Feeling Blue?

September 22, 2010

For all my beauty buffs, there seems to be a major case of the blues sweeping the makeup scene. After attending several beauty-related events, varying shades of blue kept popping up on various palettes. From midnight blue eye shadows to royal blue nail polishes, blue is definitely the fresh “it” color for fall. If you’re hesitant to try the trend on your eyes, give it a go on your nails for a less-shocking style.


Maybelline Eyeshadow Trio in ‘Blue Slate’ available at www.ulta.com for $5.39


Butter London Nail Polish in ‘Blue Smoke’ available at www.dermadoctor.com for $14


Estee Lauder Automatic Duo Pencil in ‘Hyacinth Sky’ available at www.macys.com for $23.50


MAC in the Groove Mineralized Shadow in ‘Blue My Mind’ available at www.sephora.com for $19.50


Kevyn Aucoin The Precision Eye Definier in ‘Vibrant Blue’ available at www.barneys.com for $27


Smashbox Jet-set Waterproof Liner in ‘Navy’ available at www.beauty.com for $22


Pop Beauty Nail Glam Nail Polish in ‘Ocean Online” available at www.beauty.com for $14

Will you partake in this fall beauty forecast?

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Goldfinger

September 14, 2010

During the summer months my nails are usually lacquered in a lovely hot pink shade, but as the temp cools I lean toward more metallic and muted hues. This fall it’s all about having gold at your fingertips. Rich, gold tones gives nails that pop of color, but with a subtle, festive flair. From celebrities like Leona Lewis to Rihanna, it looks like the nail color of the season is going to be golden.


One of my favorite of-the-moment polishes is Milani’s Nail Polish in ‘Gold Lame’ available at www.milanicosmetics.com for $4.49


Ginger & Liz ‘Got My Groove Back.’ By the way, these beautiful, BG founders are making their mark in the world of nail color! Available at www.gingerandliz.com for $12


LA Splash in ‘Spark Gold’ available at www.ulta.com for $3.99


Sephora Nail Color in ‘Only Gold For Me’ available at www.sephora.com for $9


Deborah Lippman in ‘Nerfertiti’ Nail Color available at www.barneys.com for $16

Will you be wearing the gold polish trend this fall season? One lucky reader will win a bottle of Milani’s ‘Gold Lame’ polish. Simply leave a comment and a winner will be randomly selected and announced later this week.

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