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FEATURED - Wednesday, December 12th 2007David Beckman Bares a Little more than Armani
Holy Hottness! Victoria Beckham's, Sexy Soccer Star Husband, David Beckham, shows off his pearly whites in the new Emporio Armani underwear ad. And, were not talking about white teeth here.
I have to give credit to where it is due. Emporio Armani is simply brilliant. Every man and woman will be snatching up these undies!
Want more David? Check out the 2008-2009 Fall Armani Ad's for this sexy soccer star!
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FEATURED - Tuesday, January 8th 2008How To Thicken and Strengthen Your Eye Lashes
Are your eye lashes thin and brittle? Try coating your eyes and lashes with Cetaphil Moisturizing Creme every night. Give 3-4 weeks for best results, along with a good nights rest.
To prevent lashes from falling out use a good mascara like, Chanel Inimitable, that will not make your lashes stiff and brittle. If you would like more protection try, Clinque lash building primer before applying mascara. Avoid rubbing your eyes, it tends to pull and loosen the eye lashes and ultimately fall out.
I personally use Cetaphil moisturizing creme on my whole entire face every night. Lately, I've been coating my eyes with this stuff, because winter dryness, and noticed a dramatic change not only in my eye lashes thickening, but, growing super fast. Just be sure you don't get the creme in your eyes. I made that mistake once. OOOPS! It burned a little, but, I just washed them out with water, and I was good as new. The good news is, the creme is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, which won't break you out.
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FEATURED - Tuesday, January 29th 2008Gwen Stefani: Pregnant with Second Child
Us Magazine reports, Singer, Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale is expecting their second child, Rossdale's father, Douglas, tells Us Magazine.
"Yes, they are!" he gushed to Us early Tuesday in a telephone interview. When asked if he's happy, he said, "Of course!"
Stefani, 38, and husband Gavin Rossdale, 42, have a 20-month-old son, Kingston.
Babies have been on Stefani's brain since she welcomed Kingston. Last fall, when The Guardian, asked Stefani what's next, she replied, "Make babies, make music. I'm on repeat mode.
Stefani and Rossdale have been married since September 2002. Congratulations to the couple!
{Photo via: People}
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Saturday, February 2nd 2008MAC Cosmetics: Upcoming Collection Dates
An MAC ADDICT Ultimate Resource for 2008
Slimshine - 2/7/08 (Int'l March 2008) Permanate MAC Line
Don’t speak. Lips are in danger of all manner of delicious indiscretion. Seductive in colour, shine and staying power. Seven new Slimshine Lipstick shades and 13 bring-back shades invite colourful, ultra-glossy conversations. People will talk.
Check out the review and photo swatches for MAC's Slimshines Collection.
Mineralize Foundation - (LE) The release date keeps changing
Making headlines with our lightest mineral infusion yet! This unique loose powder foundation brushes on to adhere smoothly to the skin. Provides a radiant natural matte finish with medium-buildable coverage, and SPF 15 for everyday sun protection.
Fafi - 2/14/08 (Int'l March 2008) (LE)
A trendy collection inspired by the French Graphic Artist, Fafi.
Check out MAC's for Fafi product photos, review & swatches part 1 and review & swatches part 2.
Strobe - 3/6/08 limited edition
This collection includes: Strobe Liquid, Strobe Cream, Strobe Lip Conditioner, and 4 different shades of Tinted Lip Conditioners.
Check out the review and photo swatches for MAC's Strobe collection.
Viva Glam VI - 3/6/08
Introducing a Special Edition VG VI Lipglass and new spokesperson into our mix - Fergie! A radical spirit, Fergie burst onto pop culture as female lead in the Black Eyed Peas. She joins Eve and Dita von Teese in speaking out on behalf of VIVA GLAM VI.
Check out review and photo swatches for the new Viva Glam VI Lipglass.
Beauty Powder Blush - 3/13/08 (Int'l April 2008) (LE)
A micronized powder blush with a subtle pearlize pigment, 8 new shades and 2 re-promoted makeup brushes.
Check out review, swatches and product photos for MAC's newest Beauty Powder Blush.
Heatherette - 3/20/08 (Int'l April 2008) (LE)
24-Hour Party People know what time it is when N.Y.'s counter-culture couturiers create a paint-by-numbers world of drama with two glittering looks. Choose from Good Girl for day, Bad Girl for night...or be the superstar you are and flip it!
Check out the review, swatches and product photos for MAC's Heatherette Collection.
Euristocrats - 4/1/08 European Stores only
Check out Specktra's fabulous swatches for this colorful lipstick collection.
Dress Camp - 4/17/08 (Int'l April 2008) extremely rare and "very limited"
Super hot Asia exclusive collection. This collection will not be available at MAC stores only online.
Check out the review, swatches and product photos for Asia's Dress Camp.
Dazzleglass - 5/1/08 (Int'l May 2008) (LE)
Electro-pearl atoms blast their light as Lipglass gets the dazzle treatment. High-shine + large particle quartz and opal crystal captured in a great new formula with light-reflecting, crystalline iridescence. To be this dazzling: that's power!
Check out the review, swatches and product photos for MAC's new glitter lipgloss.
Naughty Nauticals - 5/1/08 (Int'l May 2008) (LE) 3-part release
Sailors, ahoy! In her fleet of pinks, corals, reds, and the deepest navy Nail Lacquer seen this side of Marseilles, she's uniformly chic, and cruising for romance. In style and desire, she's poised for perfection. Go overboard!
Check out the review, swatches and product photos for this Naughty collection.
Stowaways Quad - 5/1/08 Part of the Naughty Nauticals Collection and only available at Nordstrom.
Skinsheen - 5/1/08 (LE) (Int'l June 2008)
Legs...Bronzed to distraction. Seductive and cruise-worthy. A sprayable lightweight gel that unlike your fancy, never drifts. Brushes lightly and flawlessly over the skin. For the ultimate secret application and smoothest sheen, try the 179 Body Buffer Brush.
Neo Sci-Fi - 5/29/08 (Int'l June 2008) (LE) 3-part release
Spinning glamour into another orbit: our magnetic field of hot fluorescents, modern buffs, beiges and flesh tones are destined to test the laws of your style gravity. With these supersonic shades and neon orange compacts, go shock the galaxy!
Check out the review, swatches and product photos for the Neo Sci Fi Collection.
Future Earth - 5/29/08 (Int'l June 2008) (LE)
Lava-licious! The power of Volcanic Ash brought into one dynamic all-black element, Volcanic Ash Exfoliator. Mineral-rich. Cleanses, exfoliates, makes skin look radiant. Its glowing compliment: new Prep + Prime Microfine Lip Refinisher.
Check out the reviews, swatches and product photos for the Volcanice Mask and Lippie.
Solar Field - 5/29/08 (Int'l June 2008) (LE)
Alternate sun power. Glamour beams across the universe via new Solar Bits: free-formed clusters of rich pigment and pearl. Its full-volt complement: skin made provocatively golden through Bronzing Powder in Solar Riche and Refined Golden
Check out the review, swatches and product photos for the Solar Field Collection.
Tendertones - 5/29/08 (Int'l June 2008) (LE)
Sexier on the lips than balm. Silkier than gloss. More protective than naked. A lipcolour that combines soft shine, easy glide, and double-smooth satin finish with an everyday sun protective formula. To treat your lips...Love 'em tender.
Check out the review, swatches and product photos for this cult lip balm. Check out Loreal's HiP Jelly Balm - is an excellent alternative that's actually better than MAC.
Summer Trend Bags - 5/29/08 (Int'l June 2008) (LE)
Shine-blasted. Shockingly fluorescent. Our easygoing Softsac goes patently neon in three tote-along sizes: mini, small and medium. Utterly functional and fun. The best complement to the M·A·C Neo Sci-Fi collection. Available in three buzzed-up colours.
Cool Heat - 6/12/08 (Int'l July 2008) (LE)
Some looks are too hot for summer to handle but not Cool Heat. Sweltering corals, chill-out blues, complemented by Turquatic and its warm new sister shade, Turquatic Heat, create this season's coolest - and steamiest - beauty paradox.
Check out the review, swatches and product photos for this energetic collection.
New View - 7/08
Natural and Shimmer. The split personality of powder to sheerly and subtly perfect skin with dimensionality and mineralized starshine. These Mineralize Skinfinish duos are state-of-the-art simplicity, high-resolution finish.
Sonic Chic - 7/08
Mineralize Blush to break the style barrier: Screamingly chic, but soft, sheer, lightweight. Enhance cheekbones, create planes and contours with the 181 Buffer Brush for flawless blending. The fastest route to perfection yet is Ultra-Sonic.
Check out the Review and Photo Swatches.
Electroflash - 7/08
Mineralize Eye Shadow in nine new duos with unblinking courage, and convincing new combinations. Add Lipglass and Lipsticks with quantum physics energy, in companion colours and electro-lustres. Electricity is our most precious resource...everybody, electrified!
Check out the Review and Photo Swatches.
Colour Forms - 7/18/08 (Int'l August 2008) (LE) Nordstrom Exclusive
Lustre Twins - 7/31
Nine new shades of Pro Longwear Lustre Lipcolour featuring an exclusive sheer pigment top coat, with three Nail Lacquers. Separate if you must, but these Lustre Twins shouldn't live without each other. Codependent couture colour and shine starts here!
Starflash - 7/31
Hollywood's new Power Couple. Our 12 new limited-edition Starflash shadows, combined with Kohl Power Eye Pencil. Shades for a smooth, creamy, cushioned life. Provides the double-wattage impact that will take you to the new stylesphere!
Check out the photo swatches and review.
Cult of Cherry - 8/21 The new forbidden fruit. Deep, dark, dramatic. Lips ripened with juicy cerises and intoxicating kirsches while eyes smoulder in luscious spiced chocolate. With its sense of way-to-go dark, this is how we separate the bitter from the sweet...Fall drama just got more delicious.
Check out the photo swatches, review, lip looks using cult of cherry lipstick colors, nail polish swatches and my makeup haul.
Overrich - 8/21 Fall for luscious. Eight pigments that keep you de-lovely and delicious as ever. Oxidized, rich-metal hues are a cakewalk to apply, for eyes, face and all the sweet spots...These Overrich pigments satisfy an appetite for glamour.
Check out the photo swatches, review and my makeup haul.
Suite Array - 9/25 Check-in to the double-delight luxury of our new Eye Shadow Suite. Eight shadow duos in unexpectedly fresh and frivolous colours paired with one of our new Pearlglide Eye Liners will provide you with all the accoutrements of day and night bedroom eyes.
Check out the review and photo swatches.
Gold Fever - 9/25MAC for Ungaro - 9/25 Dreamy, softly impressionistic, reverential...To celebrate his exciting debut, It-Designer, Esteban Cortazar, celebrity makeup artist, Sharon Dowsett, and M·A·C come together backstage to create a colour collection in the spirit of today's Ungaro.
Check out the review and photo swatches.
Red She Said - 10/16 The retro-starlet allure of Hollywood glamour, with a modern twist. A season where lips connive, then confess in shades of provocative holiday reds. Party season and passions flare! "Red" She Said, and no one could resist her.
Check out the review and photo swatches.
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FEATURED - Tuesday, February 5th 2008MAC Cosmetics: Slimshine Now Available
Don't speak. Lips are in danger of all manner of delicious indiscretion. Seductive in colour, shine and staying power. Seven new Slimshine Lipstick shades and 13 bring-back shades invite colourful, ultra-glossy conversations. People will talk.
Description: A new Lipstick combining creamy emolliency with a unique sheer colour pay-off. Finishes include cream, sparkling pearl and metallic. Provides the shine and moisturizing comfort of a gloss but with a smooth, non-sticky finish. Distinctive on and off. Comes packaged in its own stylish extra-long lipstick case. US $14.50. MAC Slimshine is now available online! This collection doesn't officially release until February 7th, at most MAC stores.
I'm not in a crazy rush to get these, because they are going to be permanent, so we can finally step back and take a breath! I really like this lipstick, the only downfall, it goes really, really fast for the price. Bare and Long Stem Rose are great nude colors I already have. Rock Out and Missy are new colors I want to check out. Urgent is a nice glossy red color, that isn't too dark, has more sheer-ness to it. I didn't get a chance to pick this one up last year, so it's definitely on my list. I'm such a sucker for reds!
Check out the MAC Product Swatches. Check out the review and swatches.
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Wednesday, February 6th 2008OPI India Collection: Review and Swatches
OPI India Collection for Spring/Summer 2008 has officially launched today. I had a chance to get a sneak peek at this collection, and pick up a couple of bottles. First off, I really love India inspired collections. This collection has a little bit to offer for any appetite. Neutrals: Soft Grey and Opal colors. Dark: A gorgeous blue that no-one should overlook, and a deep burgandy with red shimmer. Metallics: Sheer Gold and Bronze perfect for summer. Brights: A beautiful fuschia magenta (pictured on model), Bright Pink .
If you haven't been locked up and living as a hermit, then you know by now,, that blue is the "IT" color for Spring/Summer 2008. Most nail collections this season have featured some kind of blue shade. Chanel Blue Satin, is one of my personal favorite nail colors this season, but, something was just missing. As much as I love Blue Satin, it's just too darn dark without putting a topcoat of Azur. Don't get me wrong, I still love the color and will continue to wear it. But, it was hyped up so much, that I already had high expectations and the vision in my head didn't match up with actual color. Maybe if the formulation wasn't as thick, it would have an potential of being a 10.
Charmed by a Snake. A bronzed color that is perfect for any anybody. This is a great color and much approiate for warm and cool tones. This is definitely tied with MoonSoon or Later as my second favorites. "Bronzed" and "Goldened" are one of the color trends for this summer, which brings me to the next color.
Curry Up Don't Be Late. A sheer gold color with yellow undertones. I think this color is more appealing to the warm tone crowd. A Metallic Yellowish-Gold is a tricky color to pull off. But, I'm really liking yellow this spring/summer. If your feet get really tan in the summer, this is a must for pedi's! Check out the OPI India Collection Promo Ad, featuring this color. I'll be honest, I love this color but, it was really hard to paint my nails. It's very sheer, and I certainly needed 3 heavy coats to cover completely. But, it's defintely worth the hassle, the color payoff is a gorgeous metallic yellow-gold.
Lunch at Delhi. Described as a soft coral shade with pink-undertones. I honestly don't see the pink undertones in this one. It defitnely has more reddish undertones which makes it dark coral color which is really pretty. Coral is going to be an "IT" color this spring/summer 2008.
I'm Ind-ia Mood for Love. Described as a Fushia-Magenta color. A Magenta Fushia creme color that is a must have for pedi's this summer! Take a look at the model in the picture above. She is wearing this color. How cute would that be on your toes, white flip-flops, and a toe ring.
Yoga-Ta Get This Blue. So true to the name. Yoga-Ta Get this Blue! What are you waiting for! WOW! This color is exactly what Chanel Blue Satin lacked and is amazing. It is exactly the blue I have been looking for. If you love the blue nail polish trend, well, this is going to be your holy grail color. So, what makes this blue different from all the hundreds out there? Well, OPI for one, secondly the beautiful aqua and blue shimmer that makes this perfect! And, one more thing, it LOOKS blue! Unlike Blue Satin and many others, where it looks black-ish in different lighting. Russian Navy fans, get ready, your going to love this color! Same type of texture, instead of the purple-ish pink shimmers, it's aqua and blue. This is my favorite color of this collection, and think it's going to be a HUGE hit.
MoonSoon or Later. I absolutely LOVE this color! Described as a bright reddish-organish color. I think this is one of the colors that most people will overlook. And, if you love orangey-red's, this defintely shouldn't be overlooked! It's not as bright and orangey as you might think. Described as a creamy tomato red. At first, I honestly overlooked this color. Two days later, I saw this color and messed with it a little bit, and ended up loving it and purchasing it. If your attracted to reds as I am, you'll love this! This color is my second favorite, right under the blue. Coral and Oranges are going to be a Hot color this summer!
Moon over Mumbai. Descirbed as a gray shade. I was really hoping I would like this color. I'm honestly seeing more pink in this shade. I would describe it as a very light pink shimmer with gray undertones. It is a very pretty shade, but, I was hoping for more gray. Essie's, Body Language is by far the best gray color I have seen this spring. This color is much like Essie's 2008 Spring Collection.
Keys to my Karma. Described as a rich tomato red color. Honestly, I see this color being more like a cherry red opposed to a rich tomato red, which I have plenty of similar colors.
Elphantastic Pink. Described as a bold carnation pink. Much talk was going on about this color. So, I was really looking forward to it. But, I was quite disappionted. My skin tone is warm and this color stands out like a sore thumb. It's just too bright for me. This color may look more appealing on cooler skin tones.
Here are some other colors I didn't get, but, would be more appealing for me in the fall. Spring and Summer is almost here so, I'm ready for some colors. Royal Rajah Ruby, a burgandy with reddish shimmer. If the shimmer were light pink, this would be an huge it color. This is more of a burgandy-blackish color. Black Cherry Chutney, a dark black cherry red.
Below are some photo swatches I took from my salon. 
The first picture was taken with a flash, the second without a flash.
Overall, I really liked this collection. Yoga-ta get this Blue! Go get this stuff now! That was the best color hands down. Followed by Curry up Don't Be Late, Charmed by a Snake, and MoonerSooner or Later.
What do you think of this collection? Are you planning to purchase any colors?
Check out the ultimate summer accessory featuring two colors from the OPI India Collection.
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Sunday, February 10th 2008Chanel Summer 2008 Makeup: Product Photos
Another collection? That's right, it's not even Spring yet! Doesn't it seem like Chanel is always the first ones to release their collections early? I love summer and I sure am loving this limited edition eyeshadow quad and their two new nail polishes!
Stay tuned as I will post the color story. I'm waiting for Chanel to verify the limited edition items. Hopefully, I will have that up today. This collection is set to release sometime in March.
I do know that this eyeshadow quad is a limited edition item. This colors in this quad is absolutely stunning. A bright pink, peach, light green, and bronze. Two new limited edition nail colors are also introduced in this collection. Flamingo, a bright pink and Antilope, a golden brown. Oh boy, I can't wait to see these nail colors.
Read the Color Story for the Chanel's 2008 summer makeup collection and take a sneak peak at the Fall 2008 Golden Child Color Story.
Check out my reviews and photo swatches for the Chanel 2008 Summer Makeup Collection.
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FEATURED - Friday, February 15th 2008Chanel: 2008 Summer Collection Color Story
The destination of choice this season? An extoic local, where very little comes between you and a beautiful bronze. Chanel captures the feel of adventure - and the stunning sun effect - of the summer safari. An exclusive colour collection, including sun-swept tan, golden bronze, pink bronze, and shades of khaki, delivers the must alluring getaway looks.
Chanel 2008 Summer Collection Color Story
FACE
Soleil Tan De Chanel. Moisturizing Bronzing Powder. Colors: Desert Corail, Terre Epice, Terre Ambre, Desert Bronze, Sable Dor*. Price $48.00.
Bronze Uninersel De Chanel. Sun Illuminator. One color. $45.00 USD.
EYES
Ombre Essentielle. Soft Touch Eyeshadow. Colors: Tigre* (Bronze), Nomade* (Pink Rose), Khaki** (Khaki Green), Safari** (Stone Brown). Price $27.50
Lumieres Facettes. Iridescent Eye Effects. Oasis*. Colors included in quad: Khaki, Bronze, Coral and Pink Shimmer. Price $55.00.
Ombre Deu. Fluid Irisdescent Eyeshadow. Color: Atoll* (Gold Sand). Price $30.00
Stylo Yeux Waterproof. Long Lasting Eyeliner. Vert Bronze* (Green Bronze), and Espresso** (Dark Brown). Price $26.50.
Inimitable Waterproof. Mascara Multi-deminsionel. Color: Emeraude* (Jade Green). Price $27.50.
LIPS
Rouge Hydrabase. Creme Lipstick. Colors; Leopard* (Golden Coral), and Rose Flamingo* (Flamingo Pink). Price $26.00
Rouge Allure. Luminous Satin Lip Color. Naive (Pink Nude), and Curious* (Nude Brown). Price $30.00.
Aqualumiere. Sheer Color Lipshine SPF 15. Colors: Zanzibar* (Soft Peach), and Mauritius* (Bronzed Coral). Price $26.00.
Levres Scintillantes. Glossimer. Colors: Gazelle** (Praline Pink), Pinup** (Frosted Golden Peach), and Seashell** (Soft Shimmering Pink). Price $30.00.
NAILS
Le Vernis. Nail Colour. Colors: Antilope* (Frosted Golden Brown), Flamingo Pink* (Bright Pink). Price $19.00.
* Represents Limited Edition Colors
** Represents Repromotes
A new fragrance will be introduced in the Fall of 2008. It is described as a softer version of Chanel No. 5. It will only be available in one size, 5oz spray bottle, retailing $125.00. Stay tuned for more on this.
There is a couple of items I'm really looking forward to in this collection. Lumieres Facettes (limited edition), the colours are beautiful bronzed in this eyeshadow quad along with a gorgeous pink color. Inimitable Emeraude, a jade green mascara and last but not least, the limited edition nail colours. I can't wait to see Flamingo, a bright pink and the golden bronze. I expect one of those if not both to be sold out colours. There is alot of greens in this collection. Do I see a Jade Green nail polish for the fall of 2008? Oh, I hope so! What nail colour would you like to see Chanel come out with for fall?
UPDATE: The new collection should arrive at Chanel counters end of March beginning of April.
Check out the reviews and photo swatches on the Chanel 2008 Makeup Collection.
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FEATURED - Wednesday, February 27th 2008Dior: Limited Edition Poison Blue Nail Polish
Do you think the blue nail polish trend is too passe? Well, think again! This popular nail polish trend is just beginning and it's here to stay folks! I suspect that this trend is going to stick around for quite sometime, and into fall of 2008.
Get ready Chanel and OPI, we have another contender knocking on your door. What is it? Poison Blue, a nail polish shade inspired by the legendary Dior Midnight Poison fragrance. Available for the first time in the US, and exclusively only at Sephora. Prior to the US release, this was only available in Europe.
Dior Vernis Long-wearing Nail Lacquer is drama at your fingertips! This spring, Dior takes nails to new levels of intensity by introducing Poison Blue, a deep midnight blue nail polish in a silky smooth formula for long-lasting, glossy nails. Only by Dior and only at Sephora.com. $19.00 USD.
Is there really a difference? Of course there's a difference! The main different I notice, the formula doesn't have much shimmer which makes this polished and perfected. Poison Blue is a very high gloss, and very sophisicated nail polish look. I really like the polished look of Dior Blue Poision. This is a great look not only for Spring, but, for Fall 2008.
Love the blue nail polish trend? Don't worry, it's going to be here for a while! Be on the look-out for some gorgeous Blue's and Green colors to arrive now throughout fall of 2008. This color is very much appropriate to wear through summer and fall! Have fun with it!
Our next appearence of blue nail polish comes from Nars. Nars is releasing a blue nail polish for Spring 2008. Midnight Express, described as navy blue. Stay tuned for more information.
Check out the review and photo swatch for Dior Vernis Bleu Poison.
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Tuesday, March 18th 2008China Glaze Ecollection: Review and Swatches
Suprisingly, Unplugged was my favorite color of China Glaze Ecollection. A beautiful brown rust color with red and gold shimmer making this color stunning.
Shower Together a bright turquoise blue color that is my second favorite out of the ecollection. Many hollywood celebs have been sporting around this color. This color is comparable to China Glazes popular, Aqua Baby.
Solar Power, a bright taxi cab color that represents the sun but, don't be afraid of this color! Believe it or not, this color is going to be the "it" color geared towards summer. Rescue Beauty Lounge also has a beautiful yellow color that I will be swatching soon. I was really hesitant about this color at first, but, ended up like it. Solar Power will look great on those pedi's.
Tree Hugger, a Granny Smith Apple shimmer color, that is perfect for spring. I really like this color, it also reminds me of an sour apple blow pop.
Hybrid, a light brown shimmer that is very comparable to OPI Charmed by a snake. This is a nice neutral color, that most will find appealing.
Recycle, a dark gray creme shade that I wasn't as impressed with. Gray nail polishes are on the hot radar right now, so, I think alot of us will really like this color. But, for me, this is a color I will wear more towards the fall.
Overall, I really liked this collection and the fact that the colors are based around the envirnoment is and A+ in my book. The fact is, our Environment is in Crisis and we need to be aware of this critical problem. What have you done to change the envirnoment?
I laughed when my husband handed my 20 cloth re-usable bags at Walmart to replace the plastic ones. But, the fact is, he is the one laughing at me. If everyone just makes the littlest change, it could make the biggest difference.
I would love to hear if anyone has done anything different to save the envirnoment.
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FEATURED - Friday, April 11th 2008Trend Alert: Turquoise Blue Nail Polish
Turquoise blue nail polish is on the rise for the spring and summer. This is not a "new nail polish trend", infact it's coming from the "blue color family". Blues have been making a huge come back since the Fall of 2007. I expect the Blue family to be around for quite some time. Blue is becoming the new Black!
Rihanna pictured here is rocking a turquoise blue nail polish at her Charity "Believe", in New York on April 9, 2008. One thing I love about Rihanna, she's not afraid to wear bold daring colors! In fact, she was the first seen sporting Yellow (Rescue Beauty Lounge, Yellow Fever $19) and Orange colors, that are also making huge comebacks this season. But, she wasn't the first wearing this bold, daring color. Whitney Port, from the reality show, The Hills, was also seen wearing this color.
Love this color? Try, China Glaze Shower Together $3.99, a personal favorite of mine or Creative Nail Design in Hot Pop Blue, $10.00.
Be on the lookout this summer for some hot aqua blue nail colors to debut in beauty collections. M.A.C Cosmetics is releasing a "hot aqua blue" in their Neo Sci-Fi collection, along with an orange and yellow that debuts on May 29th.
{Photo via: Wireimage}
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FEATURED - Friday, April 18th 2008Chanel Strikes Gold For Fall 2008
Chanel strikes gold for their 2008 fall collection Peter Phillips, a new creative director for Chanel's makeup line. The collection will be released in July followed by Philips’ holiday collection, due for October, which will continue the gold rush theme.
The collection, due in to hit counters in July, which includes Gold Fiction, a softly shimmering nail polish, $30 (yikes); Facettes D’Or, a finely milled gold loose powder that reads on the skin as a subtle glow, $56; Gold Light Glossimer lip gloss, $26 (oh la la); Rouge Hydrabase lipstick shades in copper, plum and coral (yum another coral), each $27, and a quad eye shadow palette with gold, coffee, ivory and dark green eye colors, $56.
Looks like Chanel is hyping this Gold Fiction nail polish to be the next Black Satin or Blue Satin! While Chanel’s nail polishes usually retail in the $19 range, Gold Fiction will retail for $30. “We’ve used high-end pigments to get the color and finish just right, and the outer bottle is also done in an [opaque] gold case.” This is going to be a limited edition color but, may become permanent depending on it's popularity.
Chanel will reprise — and amplify — gold in its holiday color collection, due out in October, with Poudre Precieuse Or, a gold highlighting powder that will retail for $75; Gold Shine, a gold Glossimer lip shade, $26; Noir Scintillant, a black eyeliner with gold sparkle, $28, and Haute Chocolate, a gold brown nail shade, $20.
And, I thought $19 was expensive for nail polish, hola cow, $30 bucks! Chanel keeps going up, up and away! I just don't know if I can justify $30 bucks a bottle. It's really hard to judge by the promo pictures, so we'll have to wait and see the color swatches. Stay tuned.
The Chanel Fall Collection has arrived. Check out the review, swatches, product photos and nail polish swatches for this brand new collection.
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FEATURED - Saturday, April 26th 2008Sephora Exclusive: Nars Orgasm for Nails
| Name: Nars Orgasm Gift Set |
| Price: $30.00 |
| Buy it: Sephora |
It's time for your nails to have an Orgasm. Nars, has created a nail polish color, after their most popular color, Orgasm. But, in order to get a sneak peak at this lustful nail color, you have to spend a hefty price tag.
Sephora has this exclusive limited edition gift set including: one lip gloss and one Orgasm nail polish for $30.00. Overall, it's not a bad value cosidering the retail value is $40.00. But, if you can wait, I definitely would.
I don't want the gloss, can I buy the Nail polish seperately? Nope. This is an Sephora Exclusive only, which is not sold seperately. But, no worries, this isn't the last you'll see of Orgasm. Nars will be releasing this nail color in July along with their Fall 2008 collection. So, if you don't get a chance to the the gift set, be sure you snag a bottle when it's released in their fall collection. I have a feeling this will be a hot color for summer, so don't wait until the last minute!
Stay tuned for the photo swatches of this orgasmic color!
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FEATURED - Friday, May 9th 2008May 2008: Allure.com Free Stuff
This months May giveaway from Allure includes $650.00 worth of free fall makeup. Including: Covergirl, Max Factor, Benefit, and SK-II. Don't miss out on this chance to score some serious beauty loot for Fall! Click here for a chance to win and good luck!
Missed out on Allure's may giveway, no worries! For the month of June Allure is giving away $792.00 of free Rescue Beauty Lounge loot. Click here to read more about June's giveaway.
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FEATURED - Friday, May 9th 2008Trend Alert: Lavender Purple Nail Polish
| Product: Purple Haze Nail Polish |
| Price: $18.00 |
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| Buy it: Rescue Beauty Lounge |
| Recommend: Yes |
More love goes out to the fabulous Ji and the Rescue Beauty Lounge team! I've had my eyes on Purple Haze since it was introduced in their Spring Collection. But, never took that next step to purchasing it. So, after months of debating, here it is.
Purple lavender nail polish started to make an appearance in winter, hitting most nail polish collections in Spring of 2008. Essie's Spring Collection, was one of the first lavender nail polishes that caught my eye. Looking for love, described as a sheer lavender nail polish, was one of the firsts I've tried. But, with much sadness, looking for love was extremely sheer, and the color pay-off just wasn't there. At that point, it was a color that I just put on the back burner, until now!
Ji and the Rescue Beauty team have created another truely unique polishes with outstanding color pay-off! I have nothing but good things to say about this color and the Rescue Beauty Lounge formula. The color is described as a creme lavender with dark blue undertones. The consistency applied like a charm and only two light coats are needed. Purple Haze has everything that Essie's, looking for love, lacked. And, you won't find a comparable polish to this color. Actually, it's hard to find many lavender blue-based colors in stores period. Check out the photo swatch on my toes below.
So, I have been sporting around this color for the past few days on both my hands and feet. And, I to say, this color is amazing! I usually don't wear matching colors unless the color is fab, and that is exactly what it is! The navy blue undertones makes this color a periwinkle blue outside in sunlight, and a deeper lavender purple inside.
I predict that this color will be a hit through the summer and fall seasons. Purple Haze will be an appropriate color in the fall to coordinate with your grays/blues/purples. Chanel, OPI, and many others are introducing a lavendar based nail polish to their summer collections as well. I think most of us will sway away from this color because of it's boldness. If you love blue, your sure to love this color also. Purple Haze espically looks great with darker skin tones; it tends to give you the perfect amout of pop on your nails or toes! It also looks great with a tan or a sunless tan.
Let's talk about Rescue Beauty Lounge! My first few impressions have been absolutely fantastic. And, we all know first impressions are crucial! It can usually make or break your business. My RBL collection is consistency growing with bold and beautiful colors. I'll usually wear any color, as long as it fits my style.
Future Colors. I would love to see Ji and the team create an orange nail polish for summer. Orange is rapidly becoming one of the next nail polish trends, and I know the Rescue Beauty Lounge color would be amazing!
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FEATURED - Monday, May 12th 2008Fall 2008 Beauty Reporter: Black Lips
Oh please, say it isn't so?! Yep, that's right ladies and gent, black lips are "it" for this fall. Back in February 2008, Lily Allen appeared at London's Fashion Show sporting a dark purple and black lip. At that point, I kept close eye on this growing trend, and Mays issue of Allure confirmed it! Black lips with matte skin and a bowl cut wig at Yves Saint Laurent.
Plan on grabbing that Chanel Black Satin back out for Fall. The goth look is back hardcore with dark lips, heavy darkened around the eyes, and of course Chanel Black Satin nail polish! And, I thought black nail polish was bad! I can positively say that I will not be sporting the black lip now or anytime. But, then again, I never thought I would love black nail polish!
Yah or Nah to this fall trend?
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FEATURED - Tuesday, May 13th 2008MAC Cosmetics: Starflash Collection
MAC Cosmetics introduces the Starflash Collection for late summer. A collection which includes a selection of Hollywood eyeshadows for that luxury tinsetown chic. They're creamy and jet milled for uber glamour and available in 12 colorful shades. Check out the product photos and color story below.
12 new glamourus eyeshadows are introduced in this colleciton along with the Power Kohl Repromotes from the Storm Signals Collection.
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For one, I am just thrilled about the Kohl Power Eyeliners. MAC has the best eyeliners hands down. I just wish they would come out with more colors! This collection should hit MAC stores end of July/August. Stay tuned for more information.
a big thanks to Kiss and Makeup for this great info!
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FEATURED - Tuesday, May 13th 2008MAC Cosmetics: New View Collection
MAC introduces New View collection. A split personality of a powder with superfine seracite and a talc base to sheerly and subtly perfect the skin with dimensionality and mineralized starshine. Unlike most powders which are pressed into metal pans, the Mineralize Skinfinish is moulded onto round terracotta tiles and baked for 24 hours. The powder is made up of two parts, a natural portion for a matte finish and shimmer portion for buffed up highlights and overall face polish.
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The new view collection includes 5 shades of powder and one application brush. This collection should hit MAC stores end of July/August. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
a big thanks to Kiss and Makeup for this great info!
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FEATURED - Sunday, May 18th 2008Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz Tie The Knot
US Magazine reports Ashlee Simpson, 23, and Pete Wentz, 28, marry in an intimate ceremony in the backyard of her parents' Encino California home Saturday, May, 17th 2008.
Around 150 guests gathered under white tents on the Simpson property to witness the non denominational ceremony which was officiated by Joe Simpson himself. Some of the guests included Nicole Richie, who wore a long flowing purple dress, and Joel Madden. Inside the tents the decor was goth rocker: black rugs, white couches with red pillows, black chandeliers and lots of red roses.
The four months pregnant bride wore an ivory lace Monique Lhuillier dress and a diamond necklace with matching earrings by Neil Lane. Wentz wore a Dior Homme tuxedo. Wentz's English bulldog, Hemingway, was the ring-bearer.
At the request of Ashlee and Pete, all of the guests wore dark colors, such as blue, black or grey.
Big sis and maid of honor Jessica Simpson brought Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo Tony Romo as her date. On Friday, a source told US magazine that "Joe called Tony and asked him to show support for the wedding." Romo arrived many hours ahead of anyone guests or family... Do we see an reconciliation here? hmmm....
I didn't know I'd be getting married right now, but I'm so happy to be!" she said. "I'm a lucky girl."
Wentz told US of marriage, "When you find someone you think is your soulmate, it's inevitable."
Ashlee Simpson, who is pregnant with the couple's first child, and Wentz, the bassist for Fall Out Boy, have been linked together since the fall of 2006. This is their first marriage for both.
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FEATURED - Sunday, June 1st 2008Gold Member Baby: Chanel Fall 2008 Makeup
Chanel strikes it rich this Fall with jaw-dropping gold and bronze shades. With the rising cost of gold, it's no wonder Chanel would be at the top of their game. Facettes D'or nail color in gold fiction, delivers an massive 18 karats of illiminating gold right to your fingertips. But, this gold rush nail candy don't come cheap. This hyptonizing nail color will be retailing for $30.00. Chanel is also introducing Gold Fever, an finely milled golden powder that delivers a sheer glow of gold. Gold Fever will be retailing for $50.00. Two must-have products you don't want to over-look. This new fall collection should hit most Chanel stores mid July. Check out the color story and info below.
Lips
- Rouge Hydrabase Creme Lipstick. Simply Pink (coral pink), Fantastic Plum (deep purple) and Great Copper (bronze). $26.00 USD.
- Rouge Allure Luminous Satin Lip Colour. Enthusiast (deep red creme). $30.00 USD.
- Aqualumière Sheer Colour Lipshine with SPF 15. Formentera (beigey rose) and Papeete (cranberry).
- Glossimer Lipgloss. Amberlight (bronze), Delight (lilac), and Gold Light, (shimmery gold). $26.00 USD.
- Precision Lip Definer. Pretty Pink (medium nude pink). $28.00 USD.
Eyes
- Eye Shadow Quad in Reflets d’Ombre. An eyeshadow palette with four shades in coffee, dark green, ivory, and gold. $55.00 USD.
- Soft Touch Eyeshadow. Bronze, (metallic brown) on one side and Bois Bleu (dark teal) on the other. $27.50 USD.
- Silky Eyeshadow Duo. Cristal-Dusk contains two shadows in white and brown. $40.00 USD.
- Precision Eye Definer. Denim is a gray-blue shade. $27.50 USD.
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The Chanel Fall Collection has arrived. Check out the review, swatches, product photos and nail polish swatches for this brand new collection.
A little gold member for your viewing pleasures!
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FEATURED - Thursday, June 19th 2008Dior Fall 2008 Makeup: Impression Cuir Collection
For Dior’s Fall 2008 Ready-to-Wear collection, designer John Galliano imagined a refined sensuality accentuated by precious python and ostrich skins, fox fur, and crocodile skin patterns. Now comes Dior’s most exotic color collection yet: Impression Cuir, which channels the luxury of animal-inspired patterns and textures and features rich, romantic shades of burgundy, plum, and copper.
Color Story
Dior 5 colour eyeshadow quint in Irisdescent Leather ($55.00). Dior's 5 colour irisdescent quints are truely fabulous and contain the perfect color combinations.