Claires...makeup?!? 2008-06-01 16:17:00 I have a confession to make: I love Claire's. I know that it is geared towards tweens. I get it. But the other day, I checked out their makeup selection (which I had no idea even existed) and was pretty my floored when I found out how awesome the products are.My main squeeze? Claire's metallic eye shadows. For $5.50 you get 10 glam shades of highly-pigmented glam color. I gave 'em a test run toda
Beach Bag Essentials 2008-06-05 21:16:00 Now that beach time is here (as far as I'm concerned) I thought it'd be a good time to make sure that our beach bags are up to par.First off--J.Crew has a great simple tote that makes a great beach bag; the Small Madaket tote. for $39.50, you can have one of your very own. But you can get similar beach bags pretty much anywhere. Even Walmart has a large mix of 'em.So here are a few of the most imp Read more:Beach
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Orange you Glad it's almost Summertime? 2008-06-05 21:00:00 Summer is the best time to experiment with nail polish hues. Personally, if I'm taking a large risk, I'll stick to painting only my toe nails to avoid potential humiliation.Orange
is a huge color for summer. Most skin tones can pull it off and Jaffa 3 Free nail lacquer by Butter London has created a great shade of orange that I can't wait to try out.I know it looks scary, but just think: Your pr Read more:Summertime
Beauty Boo-Boo: Red Mascara 2008-06-05 20:45:00 Call me old fashioned, but red mascara just isn't in my beauty routine. For most people (especially with lighter skin tones--or practically see-through like me) red tends to make you look like you've been crying all day. I mean, there is a reason why we don't see too many red eye shadows out there, right?Well Vincent Longo (who I usually am a huge fan of) has decided that red is the new black app Read more:Beauty
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Bye-Bye Visible Bra Strap! 2008-06-09 19:30:00 I truly looove Summertime. I do. But one thing that is so irritating is the fact that my bra straps constantly hang out the sides of whatever tank top I wear (especially those cute little embellished racer back ones I've been seeing around).Embrace has found the solution! They've created a "fully detachable bra accessory that converts any bra into a cross back style". They come in one size only, Read more:Strap
Nordstrom's Summer Gift with Purchase! 2008-06-09 19:10:00 Ladies, there is nothing I love more than a free gift with purchase. I honestly wait for special emails to enter my inbox and alert me of a new beauty tote filled with goodies. It's rather sad--I know.Right now, Nordstrom
is offering a spectacular gift when you spend $100 on any beauty or fragrance products. I know that may seem a bit steep, but why not kill two birds with one stone and find a ni Read more:Summer
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Lela Rose for Payless 2008-06-15 16:50:00 Payless
has been doing awesomely as far as getting great designers in their stores. Lela Rose is back for a second round (you might recall the late Summer/early Fall collection from 2007). This time around, the shoes are just as adorable.My fave? The Peggy Wedge Sandal. These are great wedges to have because they can be worn nearly year round. Hell, I'd wear these puppies in the middle of a snow
Flip Flops--Bad for your Feet? 2008-06-16 19:53:00 Say it ain't so! An article from Newsweek broke my heart when she wrote of the woes flip flops can induce. I probably own more flip flips than any other shoes, just because i don't think they ever go out of style and they're much more comfy than heels.Dr. Justin Shroyer, a doctoral student in biomechanics at Auburn, found that the toes take a beating every time you flip or flop. "When you wear Read more:Flops
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For Those of us Who Love Punctuation 2008-06-18 17:35:00 When I was in high school, my journalism teacher told me that I used commas too frequently. I hated her. I showed the paper she had referenced to one of my other writing teachers who told me that I used commas correctly. They are to be used at your own discretion whenever you take a mental breath in a sentence. Later on, I was telling someone the story and very loudly--I had a bit of a Freudian Read more:Punctuation
The Skinny on Skinny Headbands 2008-06-18 17:13:00 Cheesy blog title, I know.Last summer, thick headbands were all the rage--especially those designed to look like scarves that you'd just tied around your head. I think that those are classic for the most part, especially if you own a black or white one. But this season, skinny headbands are all the rage.The benefit of wearing a skinny headband is that you don't have to limit your other accessorie
Dancing is Totally Fashionable 2008-06-29 02:20:00 I know that I don't usually write about things that aren't ridiculously stylish, but I simply have to do a bit of advertising for one of my bestest friends in the world. I used to dance back in high school (and a little after that), and my friend actually went to school for it and is totally making something of herself in the dancing world. And I think that is totally radical and fashionable in it Read more:Dancing
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Embarrassing, but True: My Makeup Collection 2008-06-26 00:13:00 I don't think that very many people own more makeup than I do. The picture to the left is almost every item of makeup I own (mind you, this is after a huge spring cleaning I did a month or so ago), and it doesn't even include my 50 or so lip products.I don't know whether to be proud or ashamed! I'm addicted to makeup. There, I said it. Do they have AA for makeup addicts? Read more:Embarrassing
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Bright Pink Peep Toes 2008-06-26 00:01:00 Well, it's BOGO season at Payless and of course I've been stalking the Payless stores by me looking for something that tickles my fancy.I'm so tired of plain black pumps, and pink is my absulitley fave color, so I figured that this time around I'd go for a patent "leather" strappy peep toe. Payless' Hollis Peep Toe jumped out at me right when I walked into the store. I knew that I had to have th Read more:Bright
Bring Some Bling to the Beach 2008-06-22 13:34:00 Fusion Beauty has a new limited edition lip plumper. And I think I'm in love.The new LipFusion Micro-Injected Collagen Lip Plump Color Shine comes in one shade at the moment--Beach
Baby. The color is pretty much the perfect pink for any skin tone. It looks natural, but still gives lips a fresh pink plumped look that is perfect for summertime and lounging at the beach.The part that I'm most excite Read more:Bling
The Perfect Summer Top 2008-06-22 13:07:00 Oh summer. I love it so much, but sometimes it's hard to look pulled together when the weather is approaching 90 degrees and everything is humid and sticky. It can get pretty gross.That's why I love Forever 21's Alicia Rose Tunic. Flowy tops are always more comfortable when the weather is less than ideal, and they flatter nearly everyone. A top like this can work for almost any occasion. Pair Read more:Perfect
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Big, Pink, and Fluffy 2008-06-21 12:38:00 Pink is my favorite color (could you tell?) In my mind, every single product available, with the exception of weird eye shadows, should be pink.So you can probably see why I'm in love with this huge kabuki brush by IsaDora. It's perfect to use for adding a touch of shimmer to your face or body. And just think of how cute it'll look on your bathroom sink!Since my skin is practically see-through i Read more:Fluffy
Double Duty Lipgloss 2008-06-21 11:06:00 I love great combo products that you can just keep in your purse for on the go fix-ups. Tarte's new enbrightenmint lip gloss ($26) is pretty much amazing. One end holds a dazzling shade of lip gloss in either radient red or pearly pink (both shades are super flattering for most skintones). The other side has BriteSmile To Go--a tooth whitener that you can use throughout the day (just don't over
UPDATE! 2008-06-20 14:57:00 You can now leave comments on this blog. I disabled them before because I wasn't sure if I wanted to know what you guys think of the blogs I write. I know, I know...cowardly of me.Now I'm prepared! Let me know what you think about a product I recommend, or share a funny story, or just say hi. Write whatever you want (within reason, of course). BUT if you leave a bitchy comment, be prepared to get
From Day to Night: Pastel Eyes 2008-06-20 14:26:00 It's always a bit tricky to glam up your makeup during that frantic after work/pre-going out moments. I've tried everything (and failed several times) until I realized that updating your eyeshadow is the key. And it isn't as hard as it may sound--especially with a palette that has all the right colors for both looks like Kevyn Aucoin's Essential Eye Shadow Palette in #6 ($55). This kit really hav Read more:Night
, Pastel
Oh, You're Making me Blush! 2008-07-07 16:14:00 My latest blog about New York Color reminded me about the blush I just bought from them a little while ago at Rite Aid. Despite the fact that I just wrote a blog about how awesome the NYC website is, their latest blush is not on there. It is also not on the Rite Aid website. So I'm starting to think that I'm going crazy and I have the one and only of this product.Anyway, New York Color came out w
Who Knew? Drugstore Beauty Tips 2008-07-07 15:42:00 I'm always a fan of drugstore makeup--i don't discriminate. If there is a brand of makeup out there, I probably own at least one of their products. New York Color (NYC) is no exception. They've always been my go-to brand for trying new lip gloss shades or bright nail polish (both, by the way, are great quality).Even though I've always loved them, I never thought to look up their website. It's act Read more:Beauty
Secret Beauty Stash 2008-07-26 06:45:00 Oh, Victoria's Secret--how I love thee.Their latest Beauty
Rush Mini Bag is perfect for a night on the town. The bag itself is 6"L x 3 1/2"H; small enough to keep with you at all times, and large enough to stash a few of your night-out necessities.Included in this gorgeybag is a .24 oz. Body Mist in Appletini (yum!) and a Full-size Lip Gloss in Strawberry Fizz (flattering on almost every skin to
Drunk Chic: the New Heroin Chic? 2008-07-17 13:14:00 In a shockingly frank observation, it seems that the trend of "Drunk Chic" is taking over the world of fashion. The picture to the left is merely one example of this (note the lovely half-opened-eye look). Is this our generation's version of Heroin
Chic? Quite arguably a safer route than heroin, drinking hard liquor is this summer's hottest accessory.Do I agree with the look? Not completely. Is i
Foxy Locks 2008-08-12 18:26:00 So, I have a new job working at a beauty supply store and have fallen in love with multiple products. By far, my absolute fave has been The Foxy 5 collection by TIGI. I'm a huge fan of most of their products anyway, but this kit is nothing short of amazing.The set retails for about $60, but if you were to buy each product separately it would cost double or more. Each gorgeous kit contains Foxy S
Bonjour, Gorgeous! 2008-08-23 21:36:00 I know that I just wrote about nail polish, but I just had to fill you ladies in on the latest Fall collection from OPI, FRANCE.Most of the colors in the collection are matte and include deep plum hues (perfect for toe nails, or fingernails for the brave). A great way to try out the line is to buy the Cafe Cuties Mini Pack, which comes with three of the most gorgey shades: Louvre Me Louvre Me No
Princesses Rule! 2008-08-23 21:27:00 Okay, so I'm hugely into nail polish these days and I probably own well over 50 bottles of 'em. I fully realize that I am crazy.I thought I'd share with you guys one of my fave pink shades, Princesses
Rule! by OPI. It's pretty neutral and goes on quite sheer so you don't have to worry about tiny little nicks on your nails. The color is actually a bit more glittery than the picture shows and it l
Itsy Bitsy Flat Iron 2008-09-12 18:35:00 If you know me, then you know that I love all things little and pink. BaByliss' new pink Pro Nano Titanium Mini Flat Iron is my new fave beauty tool. It measures 6" in length and heats up to 430 degrees F. It's too small to really use on your whole heard, but is just perfect to throw in your purse, or overnight bag, for quick touch ups. The flat iron retails for $28.99 on BeautyChoice.com and al Read more:Bitsy
Body-ful Treat 2008-09-29 20:04:00 I'm a sucker for gifts with purchases; I simply cannot resist them. The Body Shop's new Gorgeous Gift is no exception. With any purchase ( I suggest the Raspberry Born Lippy Balm), you get the gift for a mere $10.Included in the set is:Aloe Soothing Day Cream - 15 mlAloe Soothing Night Cream - 15 mlNew! Total Energy Enlivening Body Gel - 50 mlMini Hi-Shine Lip Treatment - Mauve Dream - 6 ml The b
Bright Tights 2008-09-27 21:34:00 It's now officially Fall. Time to break out the tweed blazers, pack away the capri pants, and move on. Luckily, Fall fashion doesn't need to be boring.Last year, we saw a lot of black opaque tights and leggings. This year, is a bit more wild. Jewel tones like plum and deep teal are the new black, as far as I'm concerned. No nonsense has some great affordable pairs in gorgeous colors. I'd love Read more:Bright
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Counting Sheep? 2008-09-27 21:17:00 Bath and Body Works is one of my all-time fave stores. Recently, they've come out with a whole line of lambie goodies...slippers, key chains, and even this gorgeous sleep mask.Their Sweetest, Softest Lambie Sleep Mask on Earth (real name, by the way) retails for $10 online and in stores. The back of the mask is fully lined with silk and literally is the comfiest mask on earth! Not to mention cut Read more:Counting
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