April 15, 2008
Lipstick has never felt this good! Bobbi Brown’s Creamy Lip Color is simply dreamy. This new lipstick from Bobbi Brown combines rich color, long lasting wear and a soft, creamy shine. It goes on like a smooth balm, moisturizing your lips with Shea Butter and imparting a subtle hint of color that lasts all day. It comes in 14 deliciously subtle shades from delicate Uber Pink to warm Dark Chocolate. My favorites are Uber Pink and Rose Petal both are great to wear alone or layer over a darker shade of lipstick to give my lips a little shimmer. This lipstick is definitely worth a try and will soon become your go to tube. Available at www.bobbibrowncosmetics.
March 10, 2008
I have a new fashion obsession! So bad that it is even affecting my work from time to time, well only when certain sales start and I have to sign on and shop! What is my current obsession? Two words: Haute Look.
Haute Look is an amazing website (www.hautelook.com) that organizes exclusive 12-48 hour online private sales. This is how it works, you sign up to be a member, which is absolutely free and then you are notified when a sale starts and you can log in and start shopping. All the merchandise is straight from the manufacturer and 100% authentic and on sale, most up to 75% off. You can get deals on brands like Splendid, Ella Moss, Jet, Frankie B and many more.
It is so addictive, and I even set a reminder on my outlook calendar to remind me of sales I am looking forward to, because the merchandise goes quickly and you need to get shopping right away! As my husband says my shopping addiction has gone to a whole new level! Oh Well! Check it out at www.hautelook.com.
February 14, 2008
Happy Valentine’s Day to all my readers!
Some Valentine’s Day Fun Facts:
This Valentine’s Day more than 150 million roses will be sent across the country.
About 8 billion candy hearts will be made this year, that’s enough candy to stretch from Rome, Italy to Valentine, Arizona, and back again 20 times.
On February 14th more than 36 million heart shaped boxes will be sold, and did you know that the melting point of cocoa butter is just below the human body temperature (98.6 degrees) which is why it literally melts in your mouth.
Here is a great article that shares the best chocolate companies, click here.
February 12, 2008
Alright all you gals out there, Valentine’s Day is almost here and now is the time to get shopping for the one you love! I love any excuse to shop and holidays are just such an excuse. Men can be a bit hard to shop for but I have put together a collection of some items that would be perfect for your sweetheart.
Lets get started:
Cologne is a perennial favorite, re-stock on of his faves or try something new like Banana Republic’s Cordovan Cologne, a seductive blend of ebony spices and vintage leather. He will smell delicious! available at www.bananarepublic.com.
These Burberry boxers are just too cute to pass up, available at www.nordstrom.com.
Most women hope and/or expect jewelry for Valentine’s Day but since most men don’t wear jewelry you can not return the favor, but a nice watch always makes a great gift. Nordstrom has a great selection in a variety of price ranges, I particularly like this Swiss Army watch with the orange face and rubber strap, it is hip and sporty, available at www.nordstrom.com.
More men are getting into grooming products and therefore more companies are focusing on men’s products giving consumers a wide range to choose from. Billy Jealousy is my husband’s new favorite brand, he particularly loves the Hydroplane Shave Cream and it was named by Esquire Magazine as it’s 2007 Best Shaving Cream. Not to mention if you buy him a bottle you can use it too, it is great to use when shaving your legs! available at www.billyjealousy.com.
If your sweetie is a coffee lover then I suggest getting him some Peet’s Coffee. They hand roast all of their coffee in small batches and deliver it fresh within 24 hours of roasting it. It is for the true coffee connoisseur and will warm his heart. available at www.peets.com.
If your honey happens to be a car guy get him one of these great books to rev up his engine (cheesy I know). Ultimate Garages and Ultimate Garages II showcase some drool worthy garages and car collections and The Cobra in the Barn: Great Stories of Automotive Archaeology is full of true tales of rare cars pulled out of haystacks and junkyards and then fully restored with great before and after photos. All books available at www.barnesandnoble.com.
February 10, 2008
I had heard from some time how wonderful Bare Escentuals was and how I really should try it, that it would make my complexion glow while also being good for my skin. So, since I made a New Year’s resolution to try more skin care products in order to find the ones that make my skin look its best and thus take better care of it, I decided to give the Bare Escentuals products a try and I am happy to report they are amazing!
I am hooked on the bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation, bareMinerals Multi-Tasking Minerals and Warmth All Over Face Color and would recommend them to anyone! The bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation is made with pure crushed minerals from the earth and is free from preservatives, talc, oil, waxes, fragrances and other chemicals that can irritate skin and cause break outs. It glides on smoothly, providing flawless coverage and gives your skin a natural luminosity. The bareMinerals Multi-Tasking Minerals in Bisque is a powder (that feels creamy) miracle concealer that covers dark under eye circles and blemishes and does an amazing job. The Warmth All Over Face Color is a year round complexion booster that infuses radiant light into your skin so it looks like it is coming from within. It gives you a glowing sun-kissed look.
Even if you can not have naturally radiant perfect skin you can now fake it with the help of Bare Escentuals! Available at http://bareescentuals.com and www.sephora.com.
The bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation and bareMinerals Multi-Tasking Minerals:
The bareMinerals All Over Face Color:
February 7, 2008
Gorjana is running a special for Valentines! From now until Feb 14th enjoy 15% off at http://gorjana.com. Just enter “VALENTINE” at checkout to get your discount. Guys if you are reading this, Gorjana jewelry makes a perfect gift for your sweetheart and gals forward this on as a hint to your honey. Don’t forget to treat yourself!
February 6, 2008
Target has released images of its next Go International Collection from the design duo of Jovovich-Hawk which is supposed to hit stores March 2nd. The collection looks cute and playful and perfect for spring, my only hope is that the quality is a bit better than the last two collections which really looked cheap, because they were so cheaply made, yucky fabric and poor construction. I felt like I was looking at clothes from Wal-Mart (gasp!). When Target first released its high-end meets low-end collections the quality was surprisingly good but it has slowly deteriorated as they strive to pump up their bottom line, but it seems to be at the cost of anyone actually buying the collections. I guess we will see when Jovovich-Hawk hits stores! Here are some of the looks from the new collection and you can see all the looks by clicking here.
February 5, 2008
Cold weather and winter winds outside mixed with warm dry heat inside can be especially tough on your skin and your lips in particular. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon it is time to get those lips in impeccable kissing condition. The best way to do that, is to use an exfoliating lip scrub that treats dull, dry and flaky lips and leaves them smooth in seconds. One of my faves is Philosophy’s Kiss Me Exfoliating Lip Scrub, available at www.sephora.com.
The next step to kissable lips is to moisturize and protect them by using an extra nourishing and moisturizing lip balm. A few of my favorites include, Clinique Superbalm Lip Treatment (a deep hydrating balm the repairs distressed lips and comes in an easy squeeze tube), Bliss Superbalm SPF 15 (helps mind the “chap” and safeguards your smooch from the sun and glides on easy), Eve Lom Kiss Mix (a favorite among celebrities, this rich glossy treatment helps to moisturize and protect tender lips) and Rosebud Salve (a cult-favorite multi-purpose lip balm that soothes dry lips, calms and soothes irritation and soothes the sting of minor burns).
Once your lips are smooth and soft you just need to add a bit of glossy flavored lip gloss to entice the one you want to kiss. Try Philosophy’s Candy Hearts Lip Shine Trio, it contains three mouth watering lips shines with sweet nothings written right on the tubes. Say “be mine” with Melon Daiquiri, “ask me” with Vanilla Birthday Cake and “i love you” with Raspberry Sorbet, available at www.sephora.com. Pucker Up!
February 4, 2008
I am thrilled to be hosting a baby shower this upcoming weekend for my sister-in-law, everything is planned and ready to go except I am not sure what to wear! Event dressing in February is often hard because the weather is still chilly but everything in my closet seems a bit stale and most of the new merchandise in the stores is resort and early spring and lets face it looks a little too March and April for February.
So I have been on the hunt for what might be the holy grail of February dressing, the 3/4 sleeve shift dress. This such item is a bit elusive and sadly not many designers devote enough attention to this silhouette especially in transition months. They are perfect for shifting gears between seasons, the 3/4 sleeves provide enough coverage but still show a bit of arm, the shift style is flattering on all body types and it can be dressed up or worn casual depending on the accessories paired with it.
Luckily the designer for Karta created two adorable 3/4 sleeve shift dresses that just may fit the ticket! Both equally perfect in silhouette and shape and both have adorable extra details like beading and a cool pattern. They also allow the wearer to pair them with tights or boots if there is a chill in the air or they will look stunning showing a bit of tanned leg and pumps if February starts to feel a bit like March. The only question is which one do I wear? Which is your favorite?
Both dresses available at www.neimanmarcus.com.
