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Bobbi Brown Desert Twilight Collection

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Conair ExtremeSteam Professional Hand Held Garment Steamer

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China Glaze Vintage Vixen Nail Polish Review and Swatches

June 29, 2010

China Glaze Vintage Vixen Collection The majority of these shades were very easy to apply with the exception of 1 which was uneven due to the glitter in it. As I mentioned earlier the colors are beautiful, all very wearable colors. There were only a couple in this collection that did not impress me. I don’t know how I can wear all these colors unless I wear a color on each finger ;) The finish on these shades are glossy and shiny and the glitter in all the bottles also give it even more lustre. All these colors look best with two coats of polish.

Must Have: Gooing My Way?, Foxy, First Class Ticket
Pass: Riveter Rouge

Recommendation: All the colors are beautiful, you’ll love them all with the exception of Riveter Rouge and Swing Baby. With 12 colors to choose from one end of the color spectrum to other there will be at least on color in this collection that will be perfect for you.

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MAC: In the Groove Collection

June 28, 2010

In the Groove

Available July 8 2010 worldwide

Every once in a while don’t you just want to let go, feel the flow, and get in the groove? A modern, flowing and fabulous way with bold, kaleidoscopic colour combined with boho charm and up-to-the-minute catwalk style. Nine new Mineralize Eye Shadows,  six Cremesheen Lipsticks, six Cremesheen Glass, four Mineralize Skinfinish Powders,  and five new Mineralize Blush Duos. Shadows are matte,  sans glitter and in the trio format. Creamy lips play perfectly off Mineralize  satin-smooth eyes. Turn on and groove out!

Lipstick: Cremesheen ($14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN)

  • Call My Bluff Mid-tone creamy coffee
  • Jazzed Bright coral pink
  • Crème d’Nude Pale muted peach beige
  • I Like It Like That Deep blue pink
  • All Styled Up Bright yellow pink
  • Go For It Mid-tone blue purple

Cremesheen Glass ($18.00 U.S./$21.50 CDN)

  • On the Scene Light coral beige
  • You’ve Got It Dirty silver grey
  • Going Casual Sheer lilac
  • Fashion Whim Light beige
  • Right Image Mid-tone blue pink
  • Chillin’ Light white blue

Mineralize Eye Shadow Trio ($19.50 U.S./$23.50 CDN)

  • Love to Love Satin beige/Pearly bronze/Satin brown
  • In the Groove Satin green/Pearly burgundy/Satin coral
  • Making It Easy Satin red brown/Pearly beige rose/Satin dark beige
  • Togetherness Satin Lavender/Pearly purple/Satin grey
  • Style Influencer Satin silver/Pearly deep blue/Satin mauve brown
  • Soften the Mood Satin light brown/Pearly rose/Satin light blue
  • Fresh & Easy Satin pink/Pearly burgundy/Satin grey
  • Calm, Cool & Collected Satin deep green/Pearly green/Satin beige
  • Blue My Mind Satin light blue/Pearly deep teal/Satin black

Powerpoint Eye Pencil ($14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN)

  • Stubborn Brown Deep rich brown
  • Permaplum Deeply plum with pink shimmer
  • Navy Stain Royal blue with shimmer

Zoom Lash ($13.00 U.S./$15.50 CDN)

  • Zoomblack Rich black

Mineralize Blush Duo ($23.00 U.S./$27.50 CDN)

  • Happy Together Satin caramel/Pearly beige
  • A Little Bit of Sunshine Satin light brown/Pearly beige
  • Hang Loose Satin bright pink/Pearly lavender
  • Band of Roses Satin blue pink/Pearly light plum
  • New Vibe Satin deep rose/Pearly bronze

Mineralize Skinfinish ($28.00 U.S./$33.50 CDN)

  • By Candlelight Golden Pink
  • Stereo Rose Coral with golden bronze shimmering nuances
  • Comfort Golden bronze
  • Petticoat Pale rose with gold and amber veining

Brush ($42.00 U.S./$50.50 CDN)

  • 187 Duo Fibre Face  A large, full circular brush  used for lightweight application and blending  of face powder or pigments.

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MAC: Alice + Olivia

June 28, 2010

Alice + Olivia Collection

Available July 8 2010 and August 2010 for international

Introducing and irreverant, nonsensical color collection. If Alice fell down the rabbit hole and met a Makeup Artist instead of the Mad Hatter, M·A·C alice + olivia is the curiously gorgeous collection she’d be rocking!  Hip, playful, unpretentious and unabashedly fun,  M·A·C is thrilled to announce the latest collaboration with the most adorably fabulous fashionista we know, designer Stacey Bendet of cult-fave line, alice + olivia. Celebrities, socials and all-around cool girls from coast to coast are obsessed with a + o’s uptown-meets-downtown aesthetic and colourful, playful vibe, so the inspiration for the makeup collection was a cinch! Three mouth-wateringly delicious new shades of Dazzleglass Creme, three absolutely shimmering,  colour-saturated Pigments, and Nail Lacquer in three “it” shades were made to totally compliment any  party frock. Sooo alice + olivia. Now get out there and play!

About alice + olivia:
Launched in 2002, alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet is a sophisticated, yet eclectic brand with a playful sensibility, which epitomizes the personality and quirky style of its founder, Stacey Bendet. The line gradually grew to become a full lifestyle collection, offering everything from party dresses and coats to embellished T-shirts and sweaters to the pants with the perfect fit that started it all. In the spring of 2008 a kids line was introduced, and with the birth of Stacey’s daughter Eloise last year, the line has grown to include T-shirts, sweaters, dresses and coats for little girls. Stacey is also expanding into accessories with jewelry and scarves and plans to launch the alice + olivia shoe collection in 2011. Celebrity fans of the brand include Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez, Blake Lively, Taylor Swift, Sarah Jessica Parker and Dakota Fanning. The collection is available at alice + olivia’s five free-standing boutiques in New York, Greenwich, South Hampton, Los Angeles and Malibu, aliceandolivia.com, and at over 500 select department and specialty stores worldwide.

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Dazzleglass Creme ($18.00 U.S./$21.50 CDN)

  • Sparklicious (Creamy pale pinky white with soft  multi-dimensional pear)
  • If It’s Pink… (Hot pink with soft multi-dimensional pear)
  • I.Want.Candy (Hot yellow with soft multi-dimensional pearl)

Pigment ($19.50 U.S./$23.50 CDN)

  • Later (Black with transforming purple pearl)
  • If It Sparkles… (White with transforming pink pearl)
  • Partylicious (Turquoise with silver pearl)

Nail Lacquer ($12.00 U.S./$14.50 CDN)

  • Morning.After (Creamy turquoise)
  • So Rich So Pretty (Bright purple with pearl)
  • Military (Black matte with silver suede pearl)

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St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Lotion

June 28, 2010

St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Lotion ($30, 4 fl oz; $40, 8 fl oz) is a salon-inspired formula specifically created to provide the richest, deepest, long-lasting tan. Infused with conditioning aloe vera for a long-lasting color, simply smooth the lotion on for an ultra-even tan that lasts. This self tanner has a fragrance technology that reduces the odor of DHA by 70% removing the tell tale sign of self tanner.

Recommendation: Amazing product, I am going to get more of this once I run out. Although it is pricier than drugstore self tanners, with St. Tropez you can get a dark golden tan in one day without the strong self tanner smell and the color lasts for a long time.

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International Makeup Artist Trade Show (IMATS) 2010 Pasadena, CA

June 27, 2010

IMATS ’10 was held again this year in the Pasadena Convention Center. There were a lot of people at the convention this year but it seemed like there were less people there than last year. I went on Saturday to scoop up the best products from the many makeup brands there. A lot of the brands there had their products at a discounted prices up to 40% off like Make Up Forever, MAC, Bobbi Brown, Senna, NYX Cosmetics, and more. Another benefit from attending the show was I got to sign up for professional discounts from brands like Urban Decay, they even gave out a free product just for signing up. I was also able to buy a lot of  makeup brushes from Crown with most at about $3-$6 up to $15.

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Bobbi Brown Beach Club Collection Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadow

June 27, 2010

Bobbi Brown Beach Club Collection Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadow and Metallic Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadow ($22) stays put on you lids all day long and remains crease-free. The colors in the Beach Club Collection are Moonstone (shimmering light green), Opal (iridescent pink), Surf (shimmering light blue), and Pink Oyster (shimmering pink), and Shore (nude). Surf, Opal, and Nude apply easily with a brush and your fingers but the heat from your fingers make it even easier to apply evenly on the lids.

Recommendation: Shore applies very evenly but its color doesn’t impress me but it would be a great eyeshadow base. The metallics were a little tricky to apply and did not give an even application. I would pass on the metallic colors, they look prettier in the pot than on your eyes.

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Bobbi Brown Denim and Rose Collection

June 26, 2010

Bobbi Brown Denim and Rose Collection Available now

Denim and Rose Palette ($60)

Packed with deep, shimmering blues, icy grays and pinks for eyes and fresh rose shades for lips and cheeks, this palette is the beauty equivalent of dressed-up denim. Whether you’re in the mood for fresh pink cheeks or a sparkling, smoky eye, you’ll have plenty of options for day or night

Eye shades include:

  • Navajo Eyeshadow (a creamy pinkish white)
  • New Grey Denim Eyeshadow (a medium-cool grey) New Pink Granite Eyeshadow (a marble grey-pink) New Dark Rinse Wash Eyeshadow (a deep bright blue)

Lip shades include:

  • New Iced Lilac Glitter Lip Gloss (a silver-pink marble)
  • New Hot Rose Lip Gloss (a bright pink)
  • New Cool Rose Creamy Lip Color (a medium bright pink shimmer)
  • New Indie Rose Creamy Lip Color (a medium neutral rose)

Cheek shade includes:

  • New Pink Rose Blush (a medium pink rose)

Highlighter Pen ($32)

For gleaming cheekbones with extra pop. Lightweight and luminescent, the liquid formula creates a dewy, all-day glow and won’t settle in your pore. Available in Opal, Rose and Bronze.

Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner ($21)

The look of liquid liner with the ease and feel of a gel formula. Long-wearing, water-resistant color glides on and lets you get it just right before it dries—then stays put without a smear or crease until you take it off. Now available in Denim Ink.

Sparkle Eyeshadow ($24)

Bobbi’s grown-up take on glitter. This lightweight formula lights up eyes with a combination of shimmering pearls and fine glitter. Thanks to its creamy, translucent base, it glides on smoothly and won’t crease or fall onto your cheeks. Now available in Denim.

Denim & Rose Mini Brush Set ($55)

Four essential brushes for eyes, lips and cheeks—to go. Evening purse, gym bag or carryon—this professional set in a chic denim case always fits. Includes lip brush, blush brush, eyeliner brush, and angle eyeshadow brush.

Extreme Party Mascara ($22)

Extreme Build. Endless Volume. Exceptional Separation. The formula stays lexible, so each coat goes on as fresh as the first—immediately or hours later—without clumping, smudging or flaking. Think of it as the world’s first touchup mascara. Now available in Denim.

Shimmer Lip Gloss ($20)

Shimmer Lip Gloss offers beautiful, non-sticky shine with a touch of iridescence and is perfect on its own or over your favorite lipstick.  Formulated with Aloe extract to soothe and soften lips; Vitamins C and E for anti-oxidant protection; and Jojoba and Avocado Oils for lots of moisture. Now available in Raspberry.

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EDUN for Sephora Collection Palettes

June 26, 2010

EDUN for Sephora Collection Palette ($36) two silky-smooth color collections featuring harmonizing shades for eyes and cheeks. EDUN, one of the pioneers of ethical fashion, supports profitable economic and sustainable trade for developing countries. To support local communities, EDUN works in particular small farms holders of organic cotton produced in Africa. With the launch of these limited-edition palettes, available exclusively at Sephora, EDUN is now bringing its trend-setting style to beauty.

Available in two shade combinations, white (warm neutrals) or black (cool brights), each palette is housed in a natural wood case and comes with an organic cotton drawstring pouch made in Uganda. Six velvety powder eyeshadows and one soft powder blush that paraben and allergen-free formulas allow for endless beauty combinations.

Recommendation: Travel-friendly paraben and allergen-free eyeshadow and blush palette for those who like warm neutral colors or cool brights. The cool brights are not too pigmented but will give you beautiful extra color to your eyes.

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Origins Zero Oil Collection

June 25, 2010

Zero Oil™ Collection with Saw Palmetto and Mint. This complete Collection helps to control excess oil and unclog and visibly shrink pores, which helps decrease the appearance of oily skin.  Oily skin, the result of over productive sebaceous glands is caused from a variety of factors, external and internal, including genetics, hormones, diet and stress.  Sebaceous glands secrete sebum (natural oil which is responsible for keeping skin and hair moisturized), and according to the American Academy of Dermatology, “sebum increases dramatically during adolescence when hormones known as androgens spur sebum production into overdrive.”  When the sebaceous glands become overactive, not all of the excess sebum can flow freely to the skin’s surface. Clogged pores, bacteria, blemishes and acne can result, at any age.

The Zero Oil™ Collection with Saw Palmetto and Mint incorporates some of nature’s most powerful oil controlling ingredients including the potent, plant-based Saw Palmetto and Laminaria Saccharina (Kelp). Together, Saw Palmetto and Laminaria Saccharina work to inhibit excess oil production thereby helping to reduce the potential for problematic breakouts.  Additionally, Salicylic Acid stimulates exfoliation at skin’s surface helping to minimize and unclog pores.  Aloe Leaf Juice and Glycerin help to soothe and calm skin.

When used as a regimen, the products in the Zero Oil™ Collection are clinically-proven to provide skin with clarity, moisture and a more poreless appearance.

  • NEW! Zero Oil™ Deep pore cleanser with Saw Palmetto and Mint ($18.50)
    This maximum-strength, foaming facial cleanser encourages a smooth, mattified complexion. Saw Palmetto and Broad Leaf Kelp work together to reduce excess sebum and impurities. Pore- minimizing Salicylic Acid gently exfoliates sluggish surface cells and thoroughly cleanses pores. Cooling mint leaves skin with a refreshing, tingly sensation. Use twice per day, morning and evening.
  • NEW! Zero Oil™ Pore purifying toner with Saw Palmetto and Mint ($18.50)
    This revitalizing facial toner formulated with skin-clearing Saw Palmetto and Broad Leaf Kelp helps minimize oil production throughout the day without over drying. Salicylic Acid visibly shrinks pores, which helps to reduce the appearance of oily skin. Skin appears toned, recharged and shine-free. Apply AM and PM after cleansing with Zero Oil™ Deep pore cleanser with Saw Palmetto and Mint.
  • NEW! Zero Oil™ Oil-free moisture lotion with Saw Palmetto and Mint ($25)
    Even oily skin needs hydration.  This fast-absorbing, oil-free moisturizer with Saw Palmetto an Broad Leaf Kelp provides lasting hydration and oil-control (when used in regimen), revealing abalanced, matte complexion. Salicylic Acid smoothes and refines skin’s surface and minimizes pores. Skin appears toned, recharged and shine-free. Apply AM and PM to clean skin.
  • Zero Oil™ Instant matte finish for shiny places ($12)
    This natural master-mattifier creates a smooth, visible finish that stays shine-free throughout the day. This spot surface treatment helps with oil control in specifically shiny places.  Natural ingredients including oil-foiling Silicates, astringent Winterbloom, and calming Chinese Camphor, instantly blot up excess oil without overdrying. Apply over cleansed skin, either under or over makeup.

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Mario Badescu Silver Powder

June 24, 2010

Mario Badescu Silver Powder ($12, 1oz) is for excessive stubborn blackheads, an  oil absorbent powder will help to unclog congested pores. This product will prevent blackheads and promote a healthier complexion. Use once or twice a week by dipping a water dampened cotton ball into the powder and press on nose, chin and congested areas on the face. Wait 10 minutes and wipe off with toner or astringent.

Recommendation: Great for removing soldified oil in your pores, especially your nose. This container will last you a long time because a little goes a long way. Best results when used with a nose strip.

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