Archive for July, 2008

Would you wear a nail patch?

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Introducing these new, colorful, long-wearing stickers for the nails from Sephora!

Sephora Brand Nail Patches make it easy to be glamorous. The colorful strips add shine and brilliance to nails, with zero drying time or smudging—so you can stop using brush applicators and worrying about polish that runs or spreads unevenly and takes a long time to dry.

Just stick on the patches and go—it’s that easy. Select the appropriate size for your nail, pull off the clear protective strip, and place the rounded side at the nail base. Smooth onto the nail surface, and remove the surplus by folding the nail sticker under the nail. The excess easily tears away. Remove the nail patch with traditional nail polish remover.

I don’t know how I feel about stickers for my nails.  Seems very WT if you ask me.  Anyone have any success with a product like this?

Only $10! BUY IT HERE!

Published on July 10th, 2008 under , ,

Estee Lauder introduces “Sensuous”!

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Estee Lauder spokeswomen Gwyneth Paltrow and Elizabeth Hurley lived up to the name of the iconic beauty brand’s new Sensuous fragrance when they appeared at New York City shopping mecca Bloomingdale’s to launch the summer scent.

These ladies are h-o-t.

After painting the town pink at a recent charity event, actresses Gywneth Paltrow and Elizabeth Hurley were spotted together again during a photo-op at Bloomingdales for the worldwide debut of Estee Lauder newest fragrance called Sensuous on Tuesday.

Sensuous is indeed the right word to describe the two Estee Lauder spokesmodels.

Gwyneth, who is married to Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, looked stunning in a pale cream Giambattista Valli dress with a low-plunging ruffled neckline. Elizabeth chose black, and looked gorgeous in it.

The two actresses, along with fellow Estee Lauder endorsers Hilary Rhoda and Carolyn Murphy, were recently featured on Harper’s Bazaar’s July issue, representing beauty at every age.

However, it was 35-year old Paltrow, who dominated the cover while the other were shown in the inside pages.

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Estee Lauder is giving you a chance to try “Sensuous” for free!  Go here for more information!

For information on where you can pick up “Sensuous” go here!

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Published on July 9th, 2008 under , , , ,

VIP Expert By Terry Light - Expert

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VIP Expert by Terry Light is a savvy foundation application brush that reveals a flawless complexion over the entire face.

This genius foundation brush sweeps away imperfections, dull skin, and shadows to reveal a flawless complexion with every stroke. For radiant touch ups, at any time of the day, even over makeup. Its featherweight texture, illusion-effect coverage, and multi-active skincare advantages win top honors with makeup artists.

With its new-generation, hydra-smoothing hyaluronic acid microspheres that blend into the skin tissues, this skin-plumper targets hollow areas (expression lines, crow’s feet, creases, etc.) and expands with water to recreate volume. The result: Wrinkles and fine lines are filled out and subjacent tissues are plumped up for an immediate lifting effect. The unrivalled soft-focus complex, composed of five specific corrective prisms, relaxes the features leaving no room for imperfections. This antiaging youth catalyst is also intensely protective as it’s composed of seven antiaging substances which defy time.

$48.00 - BUY IT HERE!

Published on July 9th, 2008 under , ,

How to acheive the perfect straight hair!

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THE LOOK Straight diagonally-parted bob

HOW-TO “Ask your hairstylist for a wedgy bob full of texture,” says stylist Jerome Lordet of N.Y.C.’s Pierre Michel salon. Get this sleek style by running a flat iron through one-inch sections of hair and finishing with smoothing serum on the ends to keep them smooth.

INSIDER TRICK The front pieces should be chin-length and the back should have layers cut into it. “You get the wedge by layering the hair from shorter to longer at the nape of the neck,” says Lordet.

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Caviar Polishing Serum, Alterna, $26; beauty.com.

Published on July 7th, 2008 under , ,

New Product Review!

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This was submitted by Shelly:

Who wants a lint roller sticking to their purse or glove compartment?

These practical travel size sheets come individually wrapped with a protective liner. Fits into purse, suit pocket & luggage.

Whether you’re shopping on Rodeo Drive, walking in to that power meeting or out to dinner in your favorite black dress…these sheets are sure to come in handy.

Slide your hand under clear cover, use other hand to peel away protective liner
and pat away. Voila…no more lint, hair or fuzz!

http://www.shopgogirl.com

 

1 Pack for $12.00 - BUY IT HERE!

Published on July 7th, 2008 under ,

Happy 4th of July from MakeHerUp!

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Have a great 4th of July we hope you are having a great weekend with friends and family! Here’s a little video to get you in the mood Long Live the Muppets!

Published on July 4th, 2008 under

New from Bobbi Brown the Fall Mauve Collection

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Mauve Look

Vintage inspired hues with a modern
twist. “Infused with hints of purple, grey and brown, mauve makeup is a cool neutral that’s very wearable.” - Bobbi Brown
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Mauve Palette
* Exclusive Navajo Eye Shadow
* Exclusive Vintage Eye Shadow (New)
* Exclusive Chocolate Mauve Eye Shadow (New)
* Exclusive Mauve Blush (New)
* Exclusive Dusty Mauve Creamy Lip Color (New)
* Exclusive Mauve Lip Sheer (New)
* Exclusive Vintage Mauve Lip Color (New)

Lip Gloss & Shimmer Lip Gloss

* Limited Edition Black Pearl Shimmer Lip Gloss (New)
* Limited Edition Mauve Lip Gloss (New)
* Iced Mauve Shimmer Lip Gloss (New)

Lip Color

* Pale Mauve
* Heather Mauve

$19.00-$55.00 Buy it here

Published on July 3rd, 2008 under , ,

Reader Review: O-Glow or O-No?

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Thanks to Candy from Dallas, TX for the review.

Title of your review: Smashbox O-Glow

Tell us about it!: After running out of my beloved Prescriptives Pressed
Powder Leaves in Rose I decided to move off my usual beaten path to
Smashbox. I had heard the buzz surrounding O-Glow, which promises to create
a shade of blush based on your own bodies chemistry as soon as it hits your
face. Here in lies the problem.

After consulting the sales girl, I took my purchase home and excitedly
opened my product. Yet here I wonder: Foundation first, then O-Glow or
O-Glow then Foundation? If I applied O-Glow first my foundation would all
but wash it out (and I wear very sheer foundation), and if applied over the
foundation it seemed rather muddy or false looking.

I also discovered that its very difficult to get even coverage on both
sides. I always felt like one side was more pink than the other, or more
intense.

At the end of the day, it was just too complicated for a step that normally
took me seconds as I run out the door. O-Glow for me was an O-No.

$26.00 Smashbox O-Glow

I can agree with Candy on this I was also puzzled at what point to apply O-Glow and I found the color faded really fast. My favorite cheek color lately has been Tarte’s cheek stain. It is super easy to apply and leaves you with the perfect flushed look.

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Natural Swirl Cheek Stain

What it is:
An all-natural version of Tarte’s award-winning cheek stain that swirls two universally flattering shades together.

What it does:
Tarte Full Blossom Natural Swirl Cheek Stain proves beauty is in full bloom. Tarte combines two universally flattering shades of their best-selling Natural Beauty Cheek Stain, infused with a proprietary T5 Super Fruit Complex™, swirled together. The result is a fresh, healthy glow that’s twice as nice.

What else you need to know:
This cheek stain contains Skinvigorating™ ingredients such as acai extract, an antioxidant-rich super fruit that promotes cell regeneration and has known anti-inflammatory and skin softening properties, and goji berry extract, a nutrient-dense berry referred to as a “superfruit.” Pomegranate extract has a high concentration of antioxidants and vitamin C, acerola extract is rich in vitamin C, which helps to brighten skin, and maracuja extract has been known to reduce redness, irritation and inflammation of the skin. It’s preservative-, paraben-, sulfate-, phthalate-, and mineral oil-free, with a natural fragrance. Dermatologist-tested.

$28.00 Tarte Cheek Stain

Published on July 3rd, 2008 under , , ,

I’m melting, I’m melting, I’m melting…..

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If the summer sun and heat has you channeling the Wicked Witch of the West with a makeup melt down Cargo has the perfect kit for you.

Cargo Melt-Proof™ Make-Up Collection ($90 Value)

What it is:
A collection of three melt-proof, water-resistant makeup products.

What it does:
The CARGO Melt-proof™ Make-up Collection makes it easy to beat the heat this summer. Makeup stays on with a special Melt-proof™ formulation that uses a mixture of emollients and waxes to form a water-resistant film on the skin. Look gorgeous poolside or at the beach with this long-lasting makeup, created for easy application with the bonus of giving a natural summertime glow even in the heat.

What else you need to know:
This limited-edition, Sephora-exclusive collection features a Better-than-waterproof™ Mascara, a Melt-proof™ Bronzer, and a Melt-proof™ 3 in 1 Eye-Cheek-Lip Palette in Coral/Shimmering Apricot/Bronze.

$39. 00 Cargo Melt-Proof™ Make-Up Collection

Published on July 2nd, 2008 under , ,

Banish bad hair days!

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I love the look of my hair blown out and straightened but in reality as a stay at home mom I don’t have much time. I am usually just lucky to get through a shower alone now that my 3yr old has figured out how to pick the bathroom lock. I have used hundreds of different products to make my naturally curly hair look styled and not like I gave up on myself. A lot of products work for a while but over the day my hair gets bigger and bigger or dries out. I have finally found something that leaves my hair looking as great at the end of the day as it did at the start.

Hair Play’s Set is great for a blowout my hair stays super moisturized and it helps keep it from getting frizzy as the day wears on. My favorite way to use Set is right out of the shower on towel dried hair, just a few pumps of foam and I am able to work it through all my hair. After its worked in I just twist sections of my hair and then leave it as it dries and unrolls you are left with soft supple curls that last until your next shower. Best of all it keep my hair from frizzing and the conditioning agents keep it from drying out.

“SET” Great for Setting, Twisting, Blow-drying and Natural Hairstyles

Do you desire freedom from impossible hair? Are your hair products giving you less than the performance that you desire? Have you wondered how celebrity hairstyles look so perfect? Do you need new products that will leave you with healthy hair, vibrant and manageable? Are you looking for a product that caters to natural hairstyles as well as hairstyles to make you look sexy and sheik? “SET” is your answer. With “SET,” a detangling, leave-in conditioner, you will enjoy more control with your natural texture or you can blow dry your hair leaving it silky smooth. With “SET” your hair will have a healthy natural shine without being weighed down. “SET” is hair styling and hair care combined with the light scent of an ocean breeze.

“SET” provides flexible hold for styling all hair textures. It is easy to foam and shares essential properties of both mousse and gel for healthy hair. It can be used as a leave-in detangler/defrizzer conditioner to control natural curly styles. “SET” is a thermal protectant for naturally shiny blow-outs.

“SET” is setting lotion. Redefined.
All textures, all styling needs, one product.

If you want healthy hair that always looks ultra sexy, is very manageable and low-maintenance than use “SET.”

$19.50 Hair Play Set

Published on July 2nd, 2008 under , ,
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