Welcome to Miami!

This spring you can have Miami at your fingertips! If you aren’t able to head the popular Florida destination this season, you can at least wear the shades of South Beach on your nails. O.P.I’s latest collection of colors is reminiscent of beautiful beachfront sand and spellbinding sunsets. This lovely array of shades will look make manicures look marvelous and pedicures pop!

Would you wear a shade from O.P.I’s South Beach collection? One lucky reader will win a bottle in the “Paint My Moji-toes Red” color. Just leave a comment and a winner will be selected randomly and announced tomorrow.

Roll On!

For BGs on the go, roll-on perfumes are perfect for easy-access scents. Their convenient trial-sizes are ideal for storing in your purse or even at your desk at work. Plus, they’re reasonably priced, which makes it easy to experiment with new fragrances without breaking the bank.

Do you use roll-on perfumes?


Bvlgari Omnia Amethyste Rollerball available at www.sephora.com for $20


Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy Eau De Parfum available at www.sephora.com for $18


Givenchy Absolutely Givenchy Rollerball available at www.sephora.com for $25


Juicy Couture “Juicy to Go” Rollerball available at www.sephora.com for $16


L.A.M.B by Gwen Stefani Rollerball available at www.sephora.com for $25


Michael Kors Rollerball available at www.sephora.com for $22


Robert Piguet Eau De Parfum Rollerball available at www.sephora.com for $25


Stella McCartney Rollerball available at www.sephora.com for $17

An Eye-Opening Product!

When it comes to the best eyeliner, I thought that I had found my tried and true – Revlon Colorstay. That was until my friends AZ and Z came to visit last week and introduced me to Bobbi Brown’s gel eyeliner. Indian women have mastered the technique and beauty of eyeliner application so I was definitely taking notes from my fellow brown girls. This little pot of black goo surprisingly goes on easily and smoothly with a fine-tipped brush creating a sexy, Cleopatra-esque look.


Me wearing the Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner in black.


Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner available at www.bergdorfgoodman.com for $21 (application brush sold separately for $17)

I’m not sure if I’d wear it everyday, but for nights out on the town, I’d definitely give it a whirl. So maybe Revlon Colorstay is still my tried and true for everyday use, while the gel one will be used to rim my peepers for special occasions.

Have you ever tried this product? If not, would you be willing to try it?

Btw, the winners of the Clearasil Pimple Blocker Pen are Product Junkie Diva and Nerd Girl! Congrats! Please send me your mailing address info.

Magic Stick

Each year companies churn out hundreds of new beauty and skincare products made in hopes of landing in our makeup bags or bathroom cabinets. Well, 2009 is shaping up to be a beautiful year! So far, I’ve already come across one great new product that stands out from the bunch – Clearasil’s Pimple Blocker Pen.

Ok, I know you’re thinking Clearasil is for teenagers, but women of all ages are often plagued with pesky pimples still. This lightweight, yet powerful pimple-zapping pen contains 2% salicylic acid, which instantly penetrates the skin and gets right to the problem. Having tried scores of products that claim to treat blemishes, this is by far one of the best.

My favorite part about it is that it’s transparent and applied directly to the skin. Plus, it’s portable making it easy for the girl on the go. Tip: Don’t apply too much; if you do it becomes less transparent!


Available at www.clearasil.us for $9.99

Would you try this new product? Two lucky readers will win one. Just leave a comment and the winners will be selected randomly and announced tomorrow.

Sweet Beauty Treats for You!

Since my husband doesn’t particularly participate in the hoopla of Valentine’s Day, I don’t anticipate receiving anything. That’s perfectly fine because I don’t have a problem picking up pretty packaged products for myself in the spirit of the lover’s holiday. If you don’t have a sweetie who will get you a gift, why not buy yourself a nice treat?

Check out some of these V-Day inspired gifts:


Wei East Natural Beauty Perfector Hand & Body Treatment available at www.weieast.com for $36.25


Philosophy Candy Hearts Lip Duo Lipgloss available at www.sephora.com for $20


Dust-Up Kissable Body Shimmer available at www.victoriassecret.com for $28


Clinique Happy In Bloom Perfume Spray available at www.nordstrom.com for $52


Perscriptives Duo Limited Edition In Bloom Cheek Color available at www.nordstrom.com for $24


Philosophy Pink Frosted Layer Cake Shower Gel, Shampoo & Bubble Bath available at www.sephora.com for $16


Aquolina Pink Sugar Luxury Gift Set available at www.sephora.com for $95


Lilly Pulitzer Candle available at www.sephora.com for $34


Twice Blushed Cinnamon & Cotton Candy Blush available at www.janeiredaledirect.com for $46

**One lucky reader will win the Wei East Natural Beauty Perfector Hand & Body Treatment, which is a triple body cream that treats hands, body and cuticles by evening out skin tone while softening, moisturizing and illuminating (a $36 value). Just leave a comment and a winner will be selected randomly and announced tomorrow.

Create Flawless Fringe!


I know I’m a bit late boarding the Maybelline Colossal Volume Express mascara bandwagon, but writing about a great product never gets old!

After reading several glowing reviews of the popular mascara, I was anxious to try it; but could never justify purchasing it since I already had so many brands of mascaras that were still unopened.

I finally got my chance to indulge in lash-lengthening heaven when I found it on sale at Target – 2 tubes for only $3! This much-hyped mascara definitely lived up to all the reviews. The bristles seemed to gently comb through my lashes perfectly giving them instant length and fullness. It’s like false lashes in a bottle!

Have you ever tried this mascara? If so, what are your thoughts?

Since I picked up several tubes during my Target visit, I’d love to give away a tube to 2 lucky readers. Just leave a comment and the winners will be selected randomly and announced tomorrow!

Double-Duty Concealers!

Just when it seems like I get rid of one pesky pimple, another one emerges. That’s why concealers are a must-have in my makeup bag. Covering unsightly blemishes and old pimple scars is a task that I wish I didn’t have, but unfortunately like many women, I am a victim of occasional breakouts.

That’s why I’m so glad that I came across Zap&Hide by jane iredale – THE SKIN CARE MAKEUP, a double-ended blemish treatment stick that conceals while it heals the zit. This nifty contraption contains tea tree leaf oil and lavender, which are both anti-inflammatory agents. You get the best both of worlds – coverage and healing. What’s not to love?

Have you ever used medicated concealers? One lucky reader will win the Zap&Hide by jane iredale – THE SKIN CARE MAKEUP concealer (a $25 value). Just leave a comment and a winner will be selected randomly and announced tomorrow.

Check these out:


Zap&Hide by jane iredale – THE SKIN CARE MAKEUP available at www.janeiredaledirect.com for $25


Clinique Acne Solutions Concealing Stick available at www.dillards.com for $13.50


Allright Anti-Acne Concealer available at www.kohls.com for $12


Healer Concealer Anti-Acne Formula with Salicylic Acid available at www.kohls.com for $10


Murad Acne Treatment Concealer available at www.skinstore.com for $21


Maybelline Pure Concealer Blemish Treatment Stick available at www.walgreens.com for $5.99


Physicians Formula Rx Blemish Healing Concealer available at www.walgreens.com for $5.39