Fab Sugar shared BORBA Nutracueticals chocolate bars that helped your complexion, and now they’ve teamed up to create Tarte Inside Out Vitamin Lip Gloss. Glosses that have vitamins in them - complexion refining acai, green team and grape-seed extract.
I’m always a bit grossed out when I think about how much lipstick and gloss I must eat. "Turns out Maureen Kelly, Tarte’s effortlessly glamorous founder, …found out that the average woman ingests 2 to 4 pounds of lip-gloss in her life (via Sephora Blog)". Well at least Tarte is good for you!
Another goop-free option I’m liking is part of the Revlon Limited Edition Collection - the Just Bitten Lip Stain. My fav is Berry Juicy (see pic) which leaves a nice lite stain. It’s a roll-on, water-weight formula made with real fruit extracts. Nude lips are going to say big in spring, but so is this natural stain look.
Splurge: check out Benefit Cosmetics BeneTint (but I like Revlon’s roller ball compared to the brush)!
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Dutch super-label, Gsus Industries, just keeps on getting better. They call their stores - Heaven’s Playground (click for locations). Now isn’t that exactly what shopping should be all about?
I first noticed them when my galpal Lana was given some free swag to keep her warm and glam’ while she worked the door of some hot spots. Now the Spring Collection 2007 is about to hit the stores and it’s packed full of bright colors (lots of white too).
And you always have to give kudos to a stylish label that’s all about ethical clothing, and believes that market research is taboo (they only design what they’d want to wear) - isn’t that novel?
And a favorite little touch - is on some pieces the subtle, embroidered thorn crown.
What happens after midnight when you are wearing midnight blue mascara? Just bat your lashes and find out! The cobalt blue trend is really taking off. Not only will these lash extending mascaras make your eyes pop, but they are all formulated to lengthen, add volume and condition.
Each shirt is hand-treated after printing so no two shirts are alike. We’ve sought out the finest cotton and colors for our designs. The Tees are soft, thin and very comfortable.
As seen on cast of VH-1’s Best Week Ever and is worn my Jared Leto, Billy Bob Thornton, Elijah Wood, Brody Jenner to name a few.
6 Must-Have Spring 2007
Spring is the perfect time to stray away from the heavy fabrications and monochromatic tones of Winter and Fall and turn to breezy, lightweight and colorful fashions. Slim Shorts to Ghetto Gold - Silver has grown tired, so why not give it a break and bust out the yellow gold!
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This glorious Apple iPhone that looks like it came straight from the future has specs that would make anyone drool, tech geek or not. You thought the Motorola Q or the Blackjack was slim? The iPhone will beat them all. We could go on and on about this thing, but we’ll just lay it out here for you:
Decided it was time to upgrade my Revlon 1600 Ionic Dryer. First of let me tell you when I bought this I was instantly sold on the iconic feature – less frizz and more shine and volume (hands down).
It seems like to get a dryer you’re spending over $100 or under $35. I want to stay in the ‘under’ category so decided to do a little research on sticking to Revlon.
First of all it’s got to say something that Good Housekeeping did Tourmaline tests compared a $29.99 Revlon Tourmaline hair dryer with T3 Tourmaline hair dryers costing $200 and $300 – and they recommended the Revlon one. “The Revlon Tourmaline Ionic 1875 Watt Dryer had the highest overall score and the highest overall laboratory score. The Revlon was the lightest of all the dryers tested and the quietest of the dryers tested in the lab. All three tourmaline dryers dried the hair swatches faster than the standard ionic dryer (my old 1600) — roughly 40% faster. [via Good Housekeeping]”.
So now enters the next generation – the Revlon® 1875 Watt IONIC® Ceramic Pro Stylist Professional Dryer Model RV484
I love it! But it’s maybe a little too ‘pro’ for me to handle. My first try I had shiny, straight hair in no time!!! but my new bangs were standing straight up (I kid you not). So then I tried using the curling iron to fix and ended up with a bad case of “The Claw” ala Cameron Diaz. A little practice with the styling and I’ll be set!
Oh! The color is really confusing – just look for the name and model number. In some areas they have the dryer in this great silver and frosty pink and in some it’s red and black (not as pretty but I think they’re trying to make it look more “pro”). The red has an F on the end of the model number, but I’m told they’re the same thing. I’ve been personally using the RV484F.
You can’t open a magazine or scan the fashion blogosphere without getting hit by fresh spring trends. The runways are now reality ready for your credit card. Vogue said it well - "the spring collections did not change fashion history…straightforward clothes that allow women to thing about making history themselves."
The Colors: Black, yellow and neutrals.
Vogue:
• The New Length -narrow skirts below the knees
• The White Shirt
• High Shine (satin dresses or vinyl trenches)
• Modern Cocktail (tent, trapeze or bubble shapes - sheers)
• Chic Sport (racer stripes, racer back t’s, multi-layer t’s)
• Skinny Pant
• Pretty prints
• Everyday dresses
• Multi layered tshirts
Style.com (Vogue & W online): 
• Sporty
• New Romantics (can you say floral?)
• Pinup Girls (40’s re-styled)
• So Eighties
• Space Odyssey (metallics)
• Trapeze Artists (A Line to the extreme)
Elle:
• Floral
• Safari
• Futuristic
• Metallic
• Nautical
• Sport
• Tent dresses (A Line to the extreme)
• Ballet
Marie Claire (my fav):
• Happy Tiers (rows of ruffles)
• Space Age (metallics)
• Sports
• Sheer Genius (sexy ballet)
• Godess (heavenly layers)
• Neutrals
• Rock Candy (super size gemstones)
• Graphic Prints (ala 80’s and Warhol)
• Flowers
• Big bags - but neutral
• Head gear (urban turbans and metallic caps)
• Wedges and platforms
• Big sunglasses & Aviators
• Volume
Fashion Week Daily:
• Crystal Adornments
• Exaggerated Florals
• Metallics
• High Waists
• Bold Prints
• Ruffles
• Yellow (not bright lemon, not pastel - in between)
• Dark Colors
• Bubble Skirts
• Sheer Overlays
Harpers Bazaar:
• A-line tunic
• Sack dresses
• T-shirts (graffiti)
• Duster Coat
• Belts
• Skinny Pants
• Jodhpurs
• Tailored blazers
• Ballerina wrap cardigan
• Organza or chiffon top
• Hand-sewn silver sequins, crystal or mirrored trimming
• Bell, trumpet or ruched sleeves
• Metallic light-weigh trench
• Oversized slouchy bag
• Chunky gold or silver cuffs and chains
• Empire line dress
• Jewel Flats
• Wooden and Lucite wedges
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Big bang baby! Bangs are back! [I hope so because The It Lists just got ‘em - thanks Kevin Shiu!] Just look at these delicate bangs at the Spring 2007 Marchesa show. The concept for the show was "Paparazzi Ready." The girls looked glam in their super short or super long dresses, soft and sweet looking makeup and their hair swept back in an updated ballet bun with bangs! And how much ooomphf did Reeses’ bangs give her at the Golden Globes Monday night?…
The Louvre, from the Paule Marrot Editions by Hayden-Harnett collection, is a sleek looking satchel with a comfortable and stylish webbing strap, front pocket and signature Paule Marrot interior print-lining.
This week, we’re spotlighting Made-For-You Valentine’s Day Gifts to jumpstart your V-Day shopping. We present to you two jewelry-type items: a custom silver bracelet and a custom tag necklace.
I cannot leave the house without something on my lips whether it be lipstick or lip gloss. I feel naked without anything on my kisser * Why do beauty products hold so much power over women?
* What leads someone to pay $100 an ounce for a face cream that carries no guarantee of working? What do you love or hate beauty products?
I don’t even know how to express how bizarre I think this is - the China post office is celebrating the "Year of the Pig" with a pork-scented scratch-and-sniff stamp whose glue tastes of sweet-and-sour pork.
If you’d like to celebrate the pig in a little - um, more (but less) tasteful way might I suggest the latest Swatch Be Lucky watch. And you just have to love the ad!
Corinne Bailey Rae’s soulful vocals pin you!! in the guitar ballad "Like A Star" and uplift you with blues-fueled school girl charm in "Put Your Records On." Her self-titled debut runs a blend of old and new - ala Billie Holiday, Norah Jones and Dido all in one.
In the space of a few months this it girl has powered through the charts, making her way thru TV appearances - even appearing with Mary J Blige on Oprah (Tues Jan 16). But don’t wait to pick up this disc, it’s that good.
As for fashion she’s still defining that, but she’s not doing too badly with her mix of trendy and vintage. And you have to grant fashion creed to any woman quoted saying: "I love how the world was before lycra. Clothes then were so womanly, what they revealed and hid. There’s no mystery in a pair of hot pants is there? (via Guardian).
Already proving that 2007 will be her year, Kylie has managed to beat Kate Moss to Glamour’s top spot as World’s Best Dressed Woman. Runners up included Victoria Beckham, Rachel Bilson and Gwen Stefani….and for some of worst dressed Blackwell List check out here.
The brain child of Mötley Crüe bass player & songwriter Nikki Sixx and former St. John Creative Director Kelly Gray. Royal Underground offers both edgy and fashionable. The fall line features cool "Royal" embellishments such as coats of arms, fleur de lis, regal lions and crowns all on distressed jackets, jeans and tees, with an Asian-inspired spring line just around the corner.
Omiru thinks of wraps as a fusion of scarves and cardigans. Ultra chic, they can add so much pizzazz to an otherwise commonplace ensemble. Presenting three wraps that we adore..
Dean Factor. What can one say? The pedigree is pure fabulous. Yup, he’s the spawn of a legend. The Grandson of Mr. Max Factor himself. Meg had the opportunity to find out what makes Dean tick. Is he a trust fund no good or a trust fund so good!! Smashbox is amazing.
Inspired by haute couture’s sequins (how fun is that?!) and metallics (that will be alive and well in spring) this trio palette features cool silver pearl, sparkling anthracite, and shimmering gold shadows that let you afford to put some Chanel into your wardrobe.
Chanel Lumière d’Artifices Eyeshadow can be worn individually or blended together, to line, define or highlight your own personal eye candy.
Do you see it? We’re still in love with our cozy sweaters, but there’s that first trickle of this spring 2007 coming to life. The first fashion trend I’m liking is SAFARI (obviously a spill over of fall’s leopard). Creams, golds and khaki.
You know what I love about this round of ‘cargo’ associated with safari? Like on this jacket - the pockets aren’t over kill. And you can already see the past season’s skinny pants infiltrating into a slimmer cargo pant. The ones I’m loving are Banana Republic’s Ryan slim cargo (sorry no picture).
Hooded jacket, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti; Prada suede shorts. Okay, maybe the Prada shorts wont be in my budget, but I’m confident there will be a pair of suede shorts in my life this spring. Pair this outfit with some big tortoise shell sunglasses and you’re set.
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The world’s most coveted handbags not only come with a hefty price tag, they also possess an inherent allure defined by their design and cachet.
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All glammy glitter, this metallic Jimmy Choo bag is perfectly large and practically luxe so you can rock gorgeously gold from work to play, from nine to five and five to nine..
Velvet by Jenny Graham and Toni Spencer fuse quality with trend-setting basics and the result is soft and sensuous clothing that flatter without sacrificing feminine fit and beauty. Velvet brand clothing are known for their flattering dresses, longer length tops and super soft tees and shirts.
Layer this cropped cutie over a long tee for some real California chic. Love the 3/4 foldover sleeves!
The colour satisfies my current obsession for red, the bold buttons add effective detail while keeping it simple and as spring approaches the structure and length are perfect for the transition in everyday wear to dresses.
Pepperface.com’s sleek pepper spray is accessorized by Swarovski crystals to provide self defense with both sting and bling.
Duff sisters, Jaime Pressly and more celebs are protecting themselves, and also supporting a good cause. To raise awareness for domestic violence protection, Pepperface has set up an auction selling celebrity designed devices.
And for ongoing support, for each Prevention Purple™ model sold, Pepperface.com contributes a dollar to support the National Center on Domestic & Sexual Violence.
Be careful: The Heat insert contains a high grade derivative of hot peppers called Oleoresin Capsicum (OC).
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