happy memorial day!

I'm taking the day off here because it's Memorial Day* and also my Mom's Birthday.

She turns 79 today and that sucks for me because it's just another little reminder that my birthday is right around the corner...it'll be my 39th.

Ugh.

Anyway, I'm going to be knee deep in burgers, hot-dogs, and cupcakes over here, so no post/s darlings.

Until tomorrow!






*thank you to all of the troops who have sacrificed so much fighting for our country.  you are always in our hearts and minds.

Win a $195 Clarisonic Classic Brush in Pink‏: One More Reason to Love b-glowing

b-glowing, the ultimate in niche beauty, is giving away a free Pink Clarisonic Classic worth $195!

They'd like your help in spreading the word about b-glowing.com. In order to enter they need your help with the following:

*Follow b-glowing on Twitter (bglowingcom)

*RT to one of their messages on Twitter

*Follow them on Facebook (b-glowing)

*Re-Post this message on your Facebook

*Send them a b-glowing product review to use on their blog (approximately 200 words)

b-glowing will pick a winner on Friday, 6/7/10. Good luck and thank you for helping to spread the b-glowing love! xo

and the winner is...

So...who's the winner of a brand new Infiniti by Conair You Curl ($49.99)?

Sneha N.!

Congratulations!

You'll soon be using the You Curl's unique conical design to quickly style your hair into the gorgeous wavy do that everyone is sporting these days.

I'll be forwarding your name and address over to the Conair representative on Tuesday...and you should get it in no time!

For those of you who didn't win, don't dispair...you can pick up your own Infiniti by Conair You Curl at mass market and drug store retailers, as well as at conairyoucurl.com, for an average retail price of $49.99.

You can also find out more great info by “liking” Conair’s new Facebook page at facebook.com/conairhair or following them at twitter.com/conair_hair.

A big thank you to everyone who entered and thank you Conair for sponsoring the giveaway!

40th Anniversary in Fashion: Roberto Cavalli's Fashion Circus

On the 40th anniversary of his label, Roberto Cavalli reveals to Harper’s Bazaar why leopard is lovely, imitation is unflattering, and the party should never end.

Cavalli, pictured above with his wife, Eva, their son, Daniele, their flamboyant friends, as well as a lion cub, at their home in Florence, Italy, shares what he loves about women, why he thinks he's a "typical man" and more in June's issue of Harper Bazaar featuring Katherine Heigl on the cover.

Harper's Bazaar Article, Laura Brown (author)

The genius of Roberto Cavalli is that he lives exactly as he should. He is not a subtle man, and he doesn't make subtle clothes. Cavalli lives a leopard-print life.

Take, for example, his casa on a hill overlooking Florence, Italy. A 14th-century watchtower, it has four birdcages housing colorful macaws and a hysterical cockatoo, dozens of crystal balls, walls of classical portraits, a Julian Schnabel plate painting of his wife, Eva, a cellar full of Cavalli wine and Cavalli vodka, a tanning machine, and a bedazzled motorbike. Down the hill is Cavalli's ultramodern photo studio, a techtastic palace with light-up floors.

On fall’s low-key tailoring: “Minimalism is so boring.”

On other designers taking inspiration from his trademark ideas: “In the beginning, when people copied me I was happy.”

But now, “I can understand when H&M or Zara copies me, but I hate it when big designers copy me. You have a big name, you should never copy me.”

On the provenance of his trademark leopard print: “God created such a fantastic world. Leopard is an animal design, and my designs come from nature.”

On his love for fashion, and for women: “Of course I think about a beautiful woman to dress, because that’s my way,” he says with a shrug.

Is there a difference? “Yes,” he says. “I don’t masturbate thinking about fashion.”

On what he loves about women: “Their eyes. A woman can drive me crazy with her eyes. And when they don’t pay attention to me, they drive me crazy too.” “I am a completely typical man.”

Photo credit: Jason Schmidt; article: Harper's Bazaar (June 2010)

Global Green Reacts to BP Gulf Oil Spill

Well, as many of you know I live in New Orleans. So to say the BP oil fiasco hits close to home is more than just a play on words, it actually HITS home.  As such, please allow me to veer away from the normal subject matter in order to share a piece on Global Green's outreach to this situation. I'm very thankful for their help and the attention they've shown us, and this is my small way of getting the word out!

Thank you, Matt Petersen and the whole Global Green Family!
                                    __________________________________________________

What follows is a message from Matt Petersen of Global Green:

Like most Americans, I continue to be depressed and angered by BP's wholly inadequate response to the tragic BP oil spill, despoiling the Gulf Coast and wetlands of Louisiana.

Hopefully, the 'top kill' works to stop the continued leak. But if that succeeds, its only the beginning of what will take years, if not decades, to recover from the worst oil spill in history. The worst environmental disaster in our nation's history.

It is all hands on deck time -- for stopping the spill, cleaning it up, holding BP accountable (and not allowing it to hide behind semantics of "legitimate claims" to avoid making good on their commitment to cover the costs of the spill), and reducing our oil dependency while creating a cleaner, greener future.

As you may know, Global Green and the Commercial Fishermen of America recently organized a community event to send a “human text message” to BP, President Obama, and Congress about their concern and anger about the BP Oil Spill. This was just days before oil hit their community's beaches and nearby wetlands. Watch video from the event (also available below).

They said "NEVER AGAIN." We must join with them in sending this message to BP and the oil industry, as well as to Congress and the federal government.

Margaret Curole, a local resident and board member of Commercial Fisherman of America, shared with me the sentiment in Grand Isle yesterday:

“Everyone's tempers are flaring over the...inability to recognize the importance of urgent action, but after Katrina I have no idea why we should expect different. The beach where we took the picture is closed and I couldn't get close.”

Global Green is continuing to document the impacts of the spill on the Gulf Community, helping to rally emergency food relief efforts for the impacted communities of the Gulf, calling for more regulation of the oil industry and increasing investment in renewable energy and clean technologies. We also must demand that BP pay every penny owed as the ecosystems and communities recover.

If you’d like to help with our efforts, please donate here. You can also read more about the impacts on the Gulf Coast community on our blog.

With President Obama visiting New Orleans today (5/28/20), we’ve prepared a statement which I wanted to share with you.

In part: --> "We call on President Obama to recognize the level of desperation and suffering the Louisiana economy, communities, wetlands and marine life – which provide much of our nation’s energy and food, as well as critical ecosystems and species that make life as we know it possible -- are experiencing, and take action commensurate to the problem.

We hope he – and Congress – hears the voices which are saying 'never again'. "

 
Let’s all join the Gulf Coast communities in saying, NEVER AGAIN.

Sincerely,

Matt Petersen
President & CEO

mascara deal at nordstrom

I know we're not talking about mascaras that cost $10 here...but you have to admit that it's a pretty sweet deal.

Find it at nordstrom.com.

beauty deal...stila's memorial day sale event

Just head on over to stilacosmetics.com to take advantage!!

estee lauder's limited edition collection...pure color night

It doesn't get any more limited edition than this, Estée Lauder's Pure Color Night is a small collection created by Tom Pecheux, Creative Makeup Director for the cosmetics company.

Just how exclusive is this?

Well, right now, it's available exclusively in Paris at Bon Marché Rive Gauche, Galeries Lafayette Haussmann and Printemps Haussmann. Limited quantities are also available in New York at Bergdorf Goodman (June 2010) and in London at Selfridges Oxford Street.

So...yeah...it's THAT limited.

In the words of the man himself...

I wanted to create the iconic French makeup look; the black smokey eye, dewy skin and kissable lip.  As a makeup artist, I am known for making women look beautiful, sensual and sexy.  When given the challenge to create a collection exclusively for Paris, I thought it would be perfect to create a nighttime look, because this is when every French woman wants to look her most beautiful. I wanted to translate the seductiveness and femininity of French women into makeup. 


                                                                            -Tom Pecheux, Creative Makeup Director, Estée Lauder

You really can't disagree with that.

I adore how there's only three products to choose from too...

Pure Color Ombre Effect EyeShadow in Naughty Black ($20) creates a smokey eye with smoldering impact.  Featuring a textured trio of matte, shimmer and sparkle, these dramatic black/ brown shades can be used alone or together.

Pure Color Luminous Powder ($40) is an incredibly refined and lightweight powder with a luxurious creamy texture. The Highlight shade adds a sensual glow to skin making it look young, healthy and dewy.

Pure Color Lip Gelée in Kiss Me ($20) saturates lips with a nude rose tint, giving the mouth a just-bitten wet look. Water-like high shine polymers amplify the glass like finish, ensuring a coveted seductive pout.

Love.  This.

new nars multiple tints

New for spring/summer, Nars Multiple Tints ($38) are shockingly bright in the tube, yet sheer once applied, giving cheeks and lips brilliant pop of buildable color.

You can use it alone for flushed cheeks or stained lips or layered with other Nars face and lip products for a really bold look.

It's available in three vibrant shades – Beverly Hills (bright red), Turks and Caicos (bright orange) and Cadaqués (bright fuchsia).

Hurry though, the Nars Multiple Tint is only available for a limited time at narscosmetics.com.

Blow NY Hair Product Giveaway: Have a Friend that Looks Like SATC's Carrie, Miranda, Samantha or Charlotte?

Toss in a Free Refill on Bond No. 9

 

Who says luxury has to cost a lot? How about getting a little luxury for free when you show your loyalty to one of the nation's top perfume houses? Sound too good to be true? Well, what if I tell you the luxury is a complimentary refill of your favorite Bond No. 9? Mmmmmm ...

 

Alright, enough with the questions, the teasers, the build-up, and onto the news!
Bond No. 9 truly does appreciate their customers' loyalty.  They value it so much they're giving away a free refill of gorgeous perfume to those who purchase any two Bond No. 9 items (except pocket sprays & soaps) now through Saturday, June 5th.

 

By any measure, this is a fantastic value, and both you and Bond No. 9 will be contributing to an eco-smart planet through the refill. Yay!  A win-win ... I love when that happens.

 

So, the hard part will be deciding upon which two items to buy.  Here, a sampling of some "gorgeousness" that just may strike your fancy:

 

•  High Line Eau de Parfum - The scent of bergamot, purple love grass, Indian rhubarb, red leaf rose, tulip, grape hyacinth, wildflowers, green grasses and bur oak … and urban renewal (was new to counters in March). 50 ml $145, 100 ml $220
• The Scent of Peace Candle - Sparkling grapefruit, black currant, lily of the valley, mellowed with base notes of cedarwood and musk. $95
• Chinatown Body Silk - The unspeakably lush cream is a sumptuous body smoother that simultaneously soothes the skin; rich in perfume with notes of peach blossoms, gardenia, tuberose, patchouli, cardamom. 200 ml $115

 

 

 

Also, be sure to be on the lookout for Bond No. 9's newest fragrance launch Andy Warhol Montauk in June 2010, just in time for Father's Day.  An androgynous male-female perfume, fresh and tangy initial flavors of blueberry and wild bergamot give way, first to sultry, sexy hyacinth, lily of the valley, and honeysuckle, and then to rich, clean forest-by-the-sea aromas—silver maple, red oak, driftwood, and amber.

 

 

 

Visit Bond No. 9 online for more information and to shop their fabulous library of fragrances.

beauty buys under $10...garnier triple nutrition nutrient spray

You know you're going to need a good leave-in conditioner, with the daily damage your hair will be facing this summer.

So easy to use...just spray it on after just shampooing for regular conditioning, or spray it on after your regular conditioner for a real dose of extra moisture.

Use it on your wet hair, then pull it back in a pony, a braid, or just leave your hair to dry naturally.  Your hair will thank you for not using heat to style it.

Got it?

Good.

One to try, Garnier Triple Nutrition Nutrient Spray ($5.99).

It's Garnier’s first two-in-one dual-action treatment spray, that will make drier hair a lot happier.

After shampooing (with Garnier's new shampoo...review to come) I dabbed a little of the wet away from my hair, shook the bottle to activate the stuff, and sprayed it on.

It made my hair feel soft immediately...loved that.

Later in the day, when I had NO time to shower before taking my kids to a play-date at the park, I sprayed this on my kinda meh hair and totally appreciated how it revived my do.

The bonus is that you don't have to set foot in a salon to purchase.

Just check out your local Target, CVS, or online at drugstore.com.

Eat, Pray, Love Lancome's Newest Pretty Woman Ambassadress on Oprah Monday!

Actress Julia Roberts, known around the world for her talent, charm and smile, is the newest Lancôme ambassadress.  Take a look at Lancome online and peek at some of her favorite products: Dual Finish Versatile Powder Makeup in Matte Linen I, Definicils High Definition Mascara in Black and L'Absolu RougeAdvanced Replenishing & Reshaping Lipcolor Pro-Xylane SPF 12 Sunscreen in Fleur Impressioniste.

Julia will be on Oprah Monday, May 24th talking about her highly anticipated adaption of "Eat, Pray, Love," which by the way I am chomping at the bit to see! I mean, seriously cannot wait for this to come out. 

Eat, Pray, Love is one of those books that has the ability to completely change the reader's life.  Written by author Elizabeth Gilbert, the best-selling memoir takes us along for what becomes a very personal, spiritual journey.

Liz Gilbert (Julia Roberts) had everything a modern woman was supposed to dream of having - a husband, a house, a successful career - yet like so many others, she found herself lost, confused, and searching for what she really wanted in life. Newly divorced and at a crossroads, Gilbert steps out of her comfort zone, risking everything to change her life, embarking on a journey around the world that becomes a quest for self-discovery. One might say, the female version of the sterotypical male mid-life crisis. In her travels, she discovers the true pleasure of nourishment by eating in Italy; the power of prayer in India; and finally and unexpectedly, the inner peace and balance of true love in Bali.  Eat, Pray, Love proves there really is more than one way to let yourself go and see the world.

Eat, Pray, Love ... Let Yourself Go! The film stars Julia Roberts, James Franco, Richard Jenkins, Viola Davis, Billy Crudup and Javier Bardem. Adapted to film by Sony Pictures and directed by Ryan Murphy, it will open in theatres August 13, 2010. 

Timely, isn't it? As the summer begins to set and autumn's trees and foliage soon change colors in preparation for the death of one period and the gestation of another full of promise and rejuvenation. Well, while you're waiting for what hopes to be a spectacular film experience, tune in to Oprah Monday and hear what Julia has to share about marriage, family, her new film and hopefully some deliciousness about her new role as Lancome ambassadress.

For more information about Julia's confident, naturally elegant look, visit Lancome USA online for the products, how-to tips and the behind-the-scenes video.

GILT GROUPE: Cynthia Rowley On Sale Tonight!

Who doesn't love a quick Sunday evening shopping spree of fashion's elite designs deeply discounted all from the comfort of your own home? Poor yourself a glass of wine and enjoy!

Gilt Groupe brings us Cynthia Rowley starting at 8 pm CT tonight.

Cynthia Rowley was seven when she constructed her first dress, and as a senior at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, she sold her first collection, consisting of eight pieces, to some of New York’s most prestigious stores. Today, Rowley is one of the most recognized personalities in fashion, having been honored by the CFDA and boasting appearances on Oprah and Letterman. Her girlish but sleek designs have been featured in Harper’s Bazaar, W and Vogue.



Peekaboo mesh, ribbons and satin-y flounces are a few of the design details on the party-perfect lineup from this master dressmaker. There are plenty of little black dresses and you’ll want to get your hands on every girly iteration. For a bit of color therapy, these fuchsia wrap skirts and printed taffeta shorts are just the things to bring the happy.

Cynthia Rowley on SALE Sunday, May 23rd!

Click HERE to shop beginning at 8 pm CT

REVIEW: Infusion Organique Sands of Morocco Parfum

Exotic and sweet!

Sands of Morocco is blended using fresh vanilla first brought to Morocco by the French in the time of the Berber Kings and incorporates aromatic sandalwood and warm oak moss with a touch of organic lemongrass oil and ylang-ylang to create a warm, rich scent drenched in sweetness.

If you're one who likes a subtle fragrance, this is not for you. However, if you're of the variety who adores being transported with one slow inhalation to lands exotic, where images of robed men and women atop camels crossing the ancient Sahara bearing spice-filled ceramic bowls laden in gold and hand-laid enamel, then Sands of Morocco is your magical elixir.  With its warmth, sweet, rich character, this is a decidedly autumn/winter scent, though those of you living in cool, moderate climates yearlong may be able to indulge in this exotic aroma with more regularity.

Notes

Top: tangy lemon zests

Middle: delicate lily of the valley, sweet rose blossoms, ylang-ylang

Bottom: creamy french vanilla, exotic musk, sensual sandalwood, warm oakmoss

Infusion Organique's packaging is exquisite. In fact, their beautiful bottles, containers and boxes may call to you before you even have a chance to breathe in their aromatic scents. The brand is the passionate brainchild of industry veterans Ron Chavers and Carole Vialars, brought to visual life under the astute art direction of Carole's sister, Gladys.

They are quick to point out that their products are not 100% organic (insomuchas losing even a bit of efficacy was not in their mantra), but are paraben and sulfate free and infused with organic botanicals, fruit extracts and leading-edge scent/science skincare. These scents are not quick to fade so a little dab on pulse points will linger for hours upon your skin.

Infusion Organique offers four scents currently; in addition to Sands of Morocco there are:

• Buddha's Fig - infused with certified organic fig extract, rose-geranium essence, organic lemongrass oil and blended with essences of wood and amber
• Indochine - combines kumquat (Chinese for "golden orange") with peach, water lily, jasmine, muguet and vanilla, as well as certified organic grapefruit extract and ylang-ylang essential oils
• Acai Rain - infused with tart berry accords of certified organic acai extract and sparkling organic orange oil with a blending of natural raspberry and currant, white peach, fresh greens and organic vanilla extract

Each scent is available in a petit parfum ($35), hand soap ($18), hand & body lotion ($20), home fragrance ($18), candle ($38) and scent diffuser ($56/$90).

For more information on the brand, visit Infusion Organique online and to shop their selection of beautifully fragranced products, visit b-glowing and Apothia.

images: Infusion Organique

LUCKYMAG GIVEAWAY: Enter to Win One of 40 Beauty.com Shopping Sprees

We all know the selection at Beauty.com is staggering: more than 250 brands, from high-tech skincare (Perricone MD, Kinerase, Peter Thomas Roth) to lavish perfumes and beautifully packaged gifts (like the lovely Fresh soap you see here). There’s also an impressive natural section, with sleek eco lines such as Origins, Intelligent Nutrients, and Ren Skincare (love all three of those brands by the way). And we love the new iPhone app, which effectively allows you to shop...anywhere. Get out! Really?

Lucky Mag always brings the goods and the month of June will be no different. Enter now for your chance to win one of 40 fantastic Beauty.com shopping sprees worth $250. Contest ends June 28, 2010.

Click HERE to enter!

here's a little eye candy for your morning...

It's all about Rebecca Minkoff's Summer 2010 Collection sweeties!!

Did you think that I was talking about men?

So sorry.  Didn't mean to mislead you.

Here's a little video that features new styles for the summer.

Can I just brag a little for a sec and share that I actually have one of the new bags mentioned in the piece?

The hubs...who totally understands my handbag obsession and fully supports it...actually got me the Eyelet Devote in pale grey for Mother's Day!

I totally loves it and it's a bag I can use well into the fall and winter.

Check it out along with other gems I'm sure you're going to adore...

a new scent for summer...ch garden party

On the lookout for a new scent for summer?

I've been wearing this a lot...CH by Carolina Herrera Garden Party ($90).

It's the new limited edition fragrance from CH Carolina Herrera...she of the impeccable designs that are worn by the chicest of celebs.

With the refreshing top notes of citrus fruits, like grapefruit, pineapple and lemon, giving way to middle notes full of floral touches such as jasmine and rose petals. The base notes provide a spicy, earthy touch, with sandalwood and cedar.

What you get is a scent that's both light and feminine without being too sweet.

It. Just. Smells. Good.

Plus do you not love the bottle?

The bottle is wrapped in stylish pale pink leather...a set of gold pendants inlaid with red and purple hangs from the bottle.

It'll look gorgeous on a dresser, vanity, or on display in your bathroom.

Find it at your local Nordstrom or nordstrom.com.

infiniti by conair you curl giveaway

It seems that everywhere you turn, you see someone sporting that really fabulous loose, soft, wavy look.

Well, everyone except for me that is.

If you remember, I recently cut my hair into a this short pixie cut.

So...yeah...this is one style I (unfortunately) can't sport.

Anywhatsis..

Conair has come out with a product that makes getting that style easy as pie.

Called the Infiniti by Conair You Curl ($49.99), it has a unique, clamp-free design and a cone-shaped barrel that creates a softer, less structured curl.

All you have to do is simply wrap your hair around the barrel, hold for a few seconds and then release.

The conical design allows the curls to start closer to the root, allowing more volume through the middle (large portion of the barrel) and the bottom will have a tighter curl (small section of the barrel). The effect is trendy, free-flowing spirals with no “clamp kinks.”


The powerful ceramic heater features Tourmaline Ceramic™ technology which provides more protection, reduces frizz, helps eliminate static and does not have damaging hot spots. The ultra-high heat levels are instantly restored during use, and the 5 LED settings provide the ideal temperatures for all hair types. The stay-cool safety tip protects fingers during use.


Here's a little clip that shows you how to use it:



The Infiniti by Conair You Curl is available nationwide at mass market and drug store retailers, as well as at www.conairyoucurl.com, for an average retail price of $49.99.

You can also find out more great info by “liking” Conair’s new Facebook page at facebook.com/conairhair or following them at twitter.com/conair_hair!

The great news is, one winner will receive a brand spankin' new Infiniti by Conair You Curl of their very own!!

All you have to do is just send me an email at beautyinreallifecontests@gmail.com with "Infinity by Conair You Curl" in the subject line and please include your full name and mailing address (if you don't include your full name and address, your entry will be disqualified!!).


That's it!!

I'll randomly select one winner Friday, May 28th at 11pm est. The winner will be announced on Saturday, the 29th!

Alright, just to clarify...One entry per person, duplicate entries will not increase your odds of winning. For this giveaway, only residents of the continental US may enter...sorry Alaska and Hawaii. You have from now until May 28th at 11:00 PM EST to enter.
Good luck!!



*Please Read This: In entering this contest you are giving me permission to forward your name and mailing address to representatives for Conair for fulfillment and mailing of the contest prize. If you fail to include that information I will disqualify your entry. One winner, chosen at random, will receive the prize mentioned. Duplicate entries will not improve your chances of winning. Giveaway sponsored by Conair. Some restrictions may apply. Open only to US residents only...sorry Alaska and Hawaii. Entries will be accepted through 11:00 pm on Friday, May 28th, 2010.

kerastase's 2nd annual our treat event

Kérastase is hosting their 2nd Annual Our Treat Event on May 26th (in the Eastern half of the US) and on June 23rd (in the Western half of the US) where participating Kérastase Consultant salons will open their doors and offer complimentary Kerastase Treatment Rituals and blow outs - valued at $100!

Kérastase has also partnered with Locks of Love and will encourage guests who receive treatments to donate $10 to the cause.

 In 2009, nearly 700 salons participated and nearly 13,000 complimentary Kérastase rituals were performed on clients who attended!

Check out participating salons in your area and print your own invitation at: kerastase-usa.com/ourtreat

so summerrific...essie summer 2010 collection

So Essie has just released the details on its new summer collection and the shades are just so warm weather apropos.

Behold...

If you're wondering where the inspiration came for these hues, here's the 411 on that...

This year’s runways reflected the ease of the season with youthful, upbeat clothing in feminine
fabrics, explains Essie Weingarten, President and Founder of Essie Cosmetics, Ltd. I was inspired
by the vivid pastels at Versace and the splashy florals at DKNY. I created this collection to reflect the
youthful, fun-to-wear flirty frocks.

I'm adoring the fact that the trend now is to not to go so matchy-matchy on your hands and toes.  So I might just try Miss Matched on my fingers and Knockout Pout on my feet.

Love.  Them.  All.


The essie Summer 2010 Color Collection will be available beginning June 2010 at essie.com, fine spas, salons and beauty destinations nationwide.

tune in to qvc at 12am est!!

It's a 24-hour celebration devoted to helping women create positive change inside and out.

QVC is calling it National Makeover Day and that's exactly what you'll see.

Highlights from the day are to include beauty and hair makeovers from Bobbi Brown and Chaz Dean, along with fashion makeovers from Bradley Bayou and Gretta Monahan.

Tune in starting at 12am for Bobbi Brown (let me know how it goes because I'm so tired right now I can barely keep my eyes open...I'm sleep typing basically).

Something that you better snatch up from BB's offerings?

I'm loving her Downtown Beauty 6pc Color Collection for only $84.96 (see picture above) snatch it up quick though because her stuff goes super fast!

For a schedule of shows, or to tune in online, try qvc.com.

mac venomous villains

If you're a MAC fanatic, a Disney fan, or a MAC fanatic who loves all things Disney...you're about to pass the hell out from sheer excitement.

MAC Cosmetics is pairing up with Disney to create a limited edition color collection, launching globally in late September in all MAC locations.

The products will feature four Disney characters, on which the brand is keeping mum at the moment — although with a collection name of Venomous Villains, it is assumed that we’re not talking Donald Duck and Minnie Mouse here*.

While I don't have any images of the products to show you...there is a video that you can watch by clicking here.  It gives a really really quick (like blink and you'll miss it quick) peek at a couple of villains who may or may not be involved.

Prices from the collection will range in price from $12 to $29.50.


*Quote courtesy of WWD 

quick picks...clinique high lengths mascara

I know what you're thinking...that looks insane and bizarre and all that's totally not going to work, but it does.

The brush is green and thin and bendy, but it somehow manages to snag each and every one of my lashes and make them pop.

It also delivers the mascara formula, in a perfect clump-free fashion.

What you end up with is defined and lengthened lashes that are just insane.

Seriously.


Try your local Clinique counter or clinique.com.

let's try this again...a new tarte giveaway winner

So, apparently Amanda is a no-show and never emailed me her address...which is a big no-no in my book.

Don't you agree?

Anywho, it's time to choose another winner to join Dawn and Lia...whose prizes are on the way as I type this btw.

So, without further ado...here's the name of the new (third) winner of the Tarte Slide Tin Lip Balms...

Anna Bradley

Congrats sweetie!


Here's her comment below...


I love Tarte products! Unfortunately, I haven't bought myself anything pretty since my son was born, and he'll be a year old next month. I would love to have these lip balms. They're perfect for moms on the go.


Well now you have something pretty darling!!!


Please contact me at mommyjpresents@gmail.com and let me know your full name and mailing address.


You'll have till Friday 11pm EST to get it to me.  Failure to do so will disqualify your entry and I'll just have to give up.  So get emailing ASAP!

If you didn't win, please don't be sad.  I have another giveaway coming very soon!

UPDATE!!! Alright, I totally give up here.  Anna did not contact me as well and I really can't keep the Tarte rep waiting....so that's it.  The prizes have been given and I am not choosing yet another giveaway winner for this giveaway.  Sorry!!!

what i'm wearing...

I just bought this over Mother's Day weekend and have been using it non-stop.

It has that just-out-of-the-shower kinda smell that doesn't ever come off as over-powering.

I cannot get enough of it.



Bobbi Brown Almost Bare Eau de Parfum ($60)

macy's now carries bobbi brown cosmetics

Was I the only person who didn't get the memo on this?

Macy's is totally carrying Bobbi Brown now.

I'm not sure if all locations will have a BB counter, but Bobbi Brown  products seem to be definitely up and running on the macys.com website.

How did I not realize this?

Probably because I haven't been to the mall sans family in ages.

AGES people.

Do you know what it's like shopping with a four year old, a 10 month old, and a husband who does not like to shop?

Not.  Fun.

It mainly involves my husband and four year old repeatedly asking me are we done yet?

Ugh...totally sucks the life out of the whole "shopping experience", if you know what I mean.

china glaze vintage vixen...fall 2010

Yes, I know.

You're just getting ready for the heat of summer right?

Well, now's the time when the Fall 2010 color collections...yes, you heard me right...Fall 2010 color collections start hitting the blogesphere.

So, whether either of us is ready or not, here's a little sneak peek at China Glaze's offering...

For Fall 2010, the China Glaze Vintage Vixen Collection captures the vivid and saturated hues of the 1940’s with this seductively complex palette. These classic shades of the season recreate the timeless tableau of movie land mystique, perfect red pouts and steamy nights where swing was the scene!

Jitterbug – Grey chrome with silver micro glitter

First Class Tocket – Deep purple frost with shimmer

Hey Doll – Rose frost with shimmer

Foxy – Burgundy frost with shimmer

Ingrid – “Greige” crème with copper micro glitter

Swing Baby – Taupe frost with silver micro glitter

Goin’ My Way – Brown frost with copper shimmer

Riveter Rouge – Deep red shimmer

Classic Camel – Khaki crème with gold micro glitter

Emerald Fitzgerald – Turquoise green frost with shimmer

Midnight Mission – Navy blue frost with silver micro glitter

Bogie – Plum frost with shimmer

The new collection should be in stores starting in June.

Gorgeous: YSL Summer Look 2010 SOLARIS

Right on trend, YSL features a rocking turquoise lined eye using Fard Lumiere Aquaresistant Water Resistant Cream Eyeshadow in # Riviera Blue for SOLARIS, their Summer 2010 makeup look, and as usual, it's gorge! My other fave from the summer collection? That juicy looking lip achieved by applying Gloss Pur Pure Lip Gloss in #8 Pure Watermelon.

Free and passionate, the Yves Saint Laurent woman plunges into a new adventure of sun, sensual and exotic. Born of the elements her essential and solar beauty is a force of nature. Summer Look 'SOLARIS' 2010

LOOK COMPOSITION

New basic products

TERRE SAHARIENNE $50

N° 1 - Sand
N° 2 - Copper Sand
N° 3 - Golden Sand

Limited edition shades

FARD LUMIÈRE AQUARÉSISTANT N° 19 - Riviera Blue $30

ROUGE PURE SHINE N° 93 - Pink Lychee $30
ROUGE PURE SHINE N° 94 - Blood Orange

LA LAQUE N° 142 - Ultra Orange $20
LA LAQUE N° 42 - Ultra Violet

New basic shades

FARD LUMIÈRE AQUARÉSISTANT N° 5 - Golden Sands $30
MASCARA AQUARESISTANT N° 7 - Blue Lagoon $30

GLOSS PUR N° 7 - Pure Sorbet $30
GLOSS PUR N° 8 - Pure Watermelon
GLOSS PUR N° 9 - Pure Hibiscus
GLOSS PUR N° 10 - Pure Redcurrant

Additional shades

TOUCHE ÉCLAT N° 3 - Light Peach $40

OMBRE SOLO N° 6 - Pink Nude $30
DESSIN DU REGARD N° 3 - Oriental Blue $28
DESSIN DU REGARD N° 6 - Hazelnut Brown $28

For more information and to shop the YSL SOLARIS Summer Look 2010, please visit YSL Beauty.

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