The beauty editor at Lucky calls this perfume “utterly unlike anything else, yet not strange.” Okay I’m intrigued by Red Flower in Champa. Red Flower’s fragrances come in full bottle or a mini-roll on version.
Red Flower scents come in Champa, Beautiful and Unique. But it’s the former on that intrigues me which is citrusy with subtle flowers. Crisp and pretty. The organic perfume scents are all pure flower, leaf and bark distillations. They are certified organic, hand and wild crafted.
One other perfume that has my curiousity is Oscar de la Renta’s Fresh Vanilla. It’s bergamot, orange and marshmallow. Might be too sweet for my liking - but if you’re a fan of Vera Wang Princess than this one is worth trying.
The new red lip for spring/summer 2008 is actually…bright raspberry pink.
Bold dramatic lips pop with neutral, safari trends, or hold their own with the seasons brights. Tip: If you’re going for a loud mouth, tone down all other features. Bright pink lips should be the focal color story, paired with a soft eye and lots of lush lashes.
Collections from Dior, Bobbi Brown, and Guerlain all spotlight pinks. Bobbi Brown on her new Bobbi Brown Pink Raspberry Collection 2008: “Raspberry is a brilliant way to wear color. It brings out the natural flush of pink on cheeks. There’s a shade of raspberry for every complexion — from pink to deep raspberry."
Our raspberry top pick is Victoria Secret’s Beauty Rush Lip Gloss in "Punchy." It gets huge points for an extra punch of color, and it’s addictive flavor. At prices that no one can beat, Beauty Rush Lip Gloss can be found at most Victoria Secret locations by the till: 2 for $10!
As if I wasn’t having enough fun with Max Factor’s color mascara - now there’s duo wands of color with Max Factor Vivid Impact Eyeshadow.
This loose powder eyeshadow goes on so smooth, doesn’t cake. It’s super rich pigment takes a bit of getting used to for blending, but it’s also why Vivid Impact has such an impact (and stays on a long time).
Brassy Berry (Pink & Gold) and Irish Coffee (Lite Green & Brown) are my favorite combos for my hazel eyes, but Nicole’s baby blues look great with the Pink Cloud.
One of the other things I like about it, is the dual effect of using it not just to shadow, but also as a liner. Another bonus, pigment that stays does not also mean it’s hard to take off.
Colorgenius. That’s what the new Max Factor products are, alright. ColorGenius Mineral Blush and Pressed Powder.
Each palette features three shades so you can choose one, two or three colors to customize your look. I’ve been swirling, sweeping and blending the makeup rules.
ColorGenius Blush comes in three color palettes, perfect for Spring: Roses, Peaches, or Spices Palette. And I must say that Spices has quickly become a fav in my purse - and I’ll be as I blend it darker it’ll rock a tan.
This ingenious Pressed Powder uses mineral ingredients to help give skin a polished finish. The ultra-fine pigments allow skin to breathe while helping create flawless complexions.
Botox, surgery and lasers, oh my! This Mother’s Day, instead of getting a well-deserving mom a service requiring recovery time, give her the gift of smooth, beautiful skin (pain free) courtesy of Frownies.
Frownies are the anti-aging brand than intro’ed us to their Hollywood Beauty Secret Facial Pads - and now they’ve created a gift set of their best products in their Facelift in a Bag. It includes: Frownies Facial Pads, Rose Water Hydrator Spray, pH Balancing Complexion Wash, and Immune Perfect Wrinkle Cream. All in a cute little travel bag.
To celebrate Mother’s Day we’ve got a contest for you. A Frownies Sampler:
* Frownies Rose Water Hydrator Spray
* Frownies Forehead & Between the Eyes Patches
* Frownies Corners of the Mouth Patches
Anyone signing up for our newsletter by April 18 is automatically entered to win!
Get your lily white ass ready! Swimsuit season is around the corner and Aveeno Continous Radiance Moisturizing Lotion is coming.
This color-customizing moisture-rich cream lets you pretty much “dial-a-tan”. By twisting the adjustable dual-chambered dispenser, you can mix up whatever level of color you need to pump.
Start out a with a little lighter and then gradually you can kick your color up a notch and rock that tan in a hurry.
The exclusive formula also helps smooth out skin’s imperfections — bringing out skin’s natural radiance because you get Aveeno’s added benefit of natural ingredients like soy and chicory extract.
This sure isn’t my mother’s Nina Ricci L’Air du Temps. Neon green feathers mixed with twisting crystal are a concoction worthy of retrying this classic fragrance.
L’Air du Temps, the iconic Nina Ricci fragrance with the equally emblematic bottle, is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The momentous occasion is celebrated, and the original fragrance refashioned in a special "Couture Edition" 50-ml bottle modeled after a dress by Olivier Theyskens, the brand’s artistic director.
The fragrance, boasts the spicy notes of gardenia, rose, and jasmine, powdered with violet and iris. The limited-edition bottle arrives on counters in April and retails for $53.
Open Sundaes has served up a new another cool product. I’ve been experimenting with their Solid Perfume Teaser. It’s like a balm that you dip into, and mix and match: my favs are to combine the Vanilla and Grapefruit (and my trio also included Lilac Shortcake).
Layer the scents or change them daily, the choice is yours but the three pack is a perfect way to sample their super moisturizing, uniquely formulated solid perfume.
Here’s a neat trick for you - - if there’s ever a perfume that you like, but it’s jussst a bit too something for you. Add a layer of vanilla to it and it’ll subtly tone down the scent. Open Sundaes sells their Vanilla Sundae perfume single, or as part of the trio teaser.
Comment: So moisturizing a reader shared they like to use it on their cuticles.
From Bobbi Brown to Dior glitter makeup was on the spring runways. But none ruled it like Anna Sui. Now its time to take all that glitters into the spring look you’re living.
Anna Sui’s Glitter Eyecolor Stick is finally available and it’s in 5 shades including a blue and a purple.
But I’m sharing with you the ultimate in sparkles…for a few years now whenever I’ve needed that bit of glitter, but didn’t want to look like a raver girl I reached for my friend Jodie U’s secret ingredients in Lit Cosmetics.
Lit Cosmetics glitter is amazing because unlike other glitter bases this one is completely organic, and when it’s on you don’t even feel the glitter is there. No sticky, itchy, fly everywhere mess. Best of all the patented water-based glitter base will last you for years. It’s a bang for your buck “must have.”
Fun names like Cowgirl Metallic to Oprah, - the creativity behind this glitter rivals O.P.I. and Urban Decay. Army Brat is one of my staple favs. And my other preference is the super fine S2 (Lit comes in a few sizes of sparkle).
Remember: No Glitter, No Glory!!
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Just because you’re leading the life of a rock star doesn’t mean you have to look like a roadie the next day.
Benefit has launched a bunch of new spring makeup treats – starting with Erase Paste.
With Benefit Erase Paste, signs of fatigue & stress are covered up with this skin brightening cream. This concentrated, creamy, blendable concealer instantly brightens & camouflages dark circles, blemishes and lines.
The three brightening neutral shades give every gal correction perfection
Psst…Click on the picture above for more details on Benefit Erase Paste.
I never was a fan of Nare…the smell, the goop. But despite my bad chemical memories, my interest still pops up at any whisper of hairless promises and I’m curious to try this new gadget for no hair, no pain: Radiance’s No!No! Hair Removal System.
This has the ring of hair-free potential with it’s Thermicon™ tech that painless singes hair with a gentle pulse of heat. Hm, how does that smell? The point is that it makes the hair grow finer, and when used with a razor you have smooooth legs, but it’s the in between growth that is stubble-free.
Other pros: With a No!No! treatment there’s no pain, you don’t have to wait for hair to grow long in order to remove it, and there is no skin irritation like in-grown hairs. And you get to zap at home.
The It Lists was going to share Fafi, the latest line of MAC Cosmetics because it’s one of my fav bday presents (thanks Irena!)… but then our friends at Couture in the City did such a good review AND prize give away that I figured it best just to give my DOUBLE stamp of approval and share their post:
MAC Cosmetics wants to introduce you to a few of their new friends…Monoka, Ermine and Eriko are the three muses behind the M.A.C. Fafi line. Bursting with color, life and edgy energy, these grafitti queens are the inspiration for this colorful new line. M.A.C. Fafi’s packaging is emblazoned with images from the amazing artist Fafi.
Enter HERE to Win MAC Fafi Giveaway!
Saks Fifth Avenue is now letting you live vicariously through your favorite style icons of decades past.
Great Gatsby characters… Prefer to dress like Audrey Hepburn… Madonna lovers can revel in acid bright in the ’80s department… Kate Moss wannabes can sift through ’90s-inspired clothes.
Image Source: Saks Fifth Avenue
Enter Madewell. J. Crew’s foray into a more youthful demographic has been a huge success
The Soho space’s two huge stories are filled with sunny pop music and 20-something shoppers. The clothing is younger, brighter, trendier and cheaper than J. Crew’s.
Style tip? The high waistline is extra flattering on longwaisted women. Come April, you can pair it with a colorful spring sundress for an feminine urban look.
$108 (approx) at Topshop.
Yellowish teeth can make any girl stop smiling. I’m not a smoker, but I do like my red vino - so maybe that’s the culprit to blame when I get a bit of yellow going on my pearly whites.
It was for my wedding and the all important ‘omigod must look amazing’ shots that I discovered home kit whiteners: Studies show that home whitener kits have a 96% success rate. I’ve tried Crest White Strips and the never-ending flow of toothpastes that all have some whitener in them.
One of the newest whitener kits is Celebrity Sexy Teeth. No strips, no trays, no harsh lights, no drip, no mess. Celebrity Sexy Teeth is even packaged to look like a lip gloss.
And with a combo of key ingredients it draws hydrogen peroxide in to the tiny pores of your teeth to whiten both the outer layer of enamel for immediately noticeable whiter teeth, and the inner layers of enamel for long lasting results. Best yet Celebrity Sexy Teeth promises 8 Shades in 14 Days!
Sponsored “it” Post. P.S. Teeth tips read here.
My love of gray is in full swing as this “it” color stays true in the spring, and now moves into beauty products. Lighter shades for nails go so well with this season’s alluring, feminine fabrics. Pale opal nails with romanic dresses of flowing chiffon, organza, tulle, and liquid jersey; and light grey nail polish to accessorize spring’s soft, watercolor tones.
Grey is a versatile and hip color for nails in everything from shimmers and silvers, but the defining “must have” tone will be a flat, dove grey.
Some picks:
* OPI Indian Collection has Moon Over Mumbai
* Rescue Beauty Lounge with its dove-gray shade Concrete Jungle (or) their other grey shade is Stormy.
My one huge piece of advice is that you need a bit of tan or you need to be very pale to pull this off. If you’re still in winter pasty don’t try this yet. Silver and metallics are more forgiving than the uber trendy flat, dove grey.
Want it.
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