Good Cause

Tweezerman Paw Print Tweezers

If you're in search of a good set of tweezers, it's a good time to switch to Tweezerman (if you aren't a devout customer already) so you can pluck away unruly brows and help animals in need at the same time, AWESOME. Tweezerman will donate $1 for each limited edition Paw Print tweezers and .50 cents from each file set sold to the Humane Society.

A BIG plus about these is that the Tweezerman tweezers you can mail them to the company anytime and they'll sharpen them for free. It's basically a lifetime warranty since dull tweezers are what send you out to buy more.

Whats your wash Method?

METHOD OLIVE LEAF NATURAL MOISTURIZING BODY WASH – I want it all. I want effective products that are affordable yet luxurious, I want safe, eco-friendly ingredients and manufacturing practices, I want attractive packaging. Remarkably, Method hit the trifecta with their Olive Leaf Natural Moisturizing Body Wash. This paraben-free cleanser smells fantastic and works wonders for my skin with olive and coconut oil, aloe vera gel and glycerin. Method is well known for gorgeous packaging, and this is no exception, with an easy-to-use pump and a quilted bottle that evokes a zen happy place for any bag loving lady. I’ve been around the block with my trusty pouf and a ton of different body washes, so I’m a little jaded. Leaky bottles, reeky fragrance and so-so skin conditioning don’t impress me, but this Method wash is an absolute delight with a creamy texture that lathers beautifully and light, energizing scent. It looks and feels really expensive everywhere but the checkout line; an 18 ounce bottle retails for $10.
What’s not to love about staying clean and green on the cheap with this rich wash? Method Natural Moisturizing Body Wash is also available in Almond Flower and White Tea; I can’t wait to try them all.

Ivy League Beauty

ST IVES APRICOT SCRUB - This is my FAVORITE scrub of all time. It’s always a best seller and you know why? Because it feels good, works great, and leaves you skin clean and free of dirt and blackheads. Put it on in the shower when you face is wet and rub it in (not too hard, just lightly) and then rinse off. It also smells fruity and natural and even healthy.
The best part about this is it is not expensive you will love it, promise. I turned all my BFF's onto it too.

Bigger is Better sometimes...

Who doesn’t want Huge Lips Skinny Hips? Well has anyone tried this lip gloss yet? I am wanting to get it but at $25 a pop I am a little worried it isnt all it should be so if any one has used it before please let me know about it! THANKS :)

The 3 Huge Lips Skinny Hips that I would want to buy for myself would be colors in: Worship Kate, Red Sole and No Panty Lines. Here is an example the name with the color...

Worship Kate: Mauve-ish, pinkish with a dose of brown and berry and a tiny bit of sparkle
Red Sole: This red is very subtle, almost bee-stung.
No Panty Lines: Simply clear.

Each gloss retails for $25

Dont forget to kiss the one you love!

Pump it up

While most people considered the second Sex and the City movie a flop, something good came out of it: I found my new favorite hair volumizer! Apparently Oribe Hair Care was used on the set of the movie, and so I thought, if it is good enough for them, then surely it is worth a try! I asked to try the adorably named Volumista volumizing mist perfect for flat hair like mine. I love the smell and it works to give my hair more texture and lift. I spray it in my hair when its damp and run my fingers through to spread it throughout. Once or twice, I have put too much in, so I would recommend 5-6 sprays for medium length hair like mine. Then I blow dry with a large round brush. My hair is getting a bit too long for tons of volume, but this stuff definitely adds a bit of gritty texture (in a good way). Check out their whole line of fabulous products, and get hair as glamorous as the girls on SATC (even if you don’t get to vacation in Abu Dabi).

Dont Forget to Volume Lovely!

Soothe Yourself Pretty

Ever used one too many harsh products on your face trying to zap pimples or combat blackheads? Or maybe a dry climate has zapped your skin into a tight, itchy, flaky mess? I certainly am prone to random skin irritations, but now I’ve found a gentle face moisturizer to help me during those times. Rodan + Fields SOOTHE As Needed Hydrocortisone Lotion relieves patches of dry, irritated, itchy skin on your face.

You can also use it on your body (think elbows and knees!). With a combination of hydrocortisone, a common anti-itch medication, and skin soothing botanicals, this lotion provides calming relief for troubled skin. It has a subtle sheen to it, so I feel like it makes my face glow a bit, which helps combat the dry dullness. It's light weight too, so it doesn’t feel heavy like its going to clog my pores how perfect!
As always dont forget to Soothe Lovely!

Put your Hands Up

Your summer’s essential beauty accessory should be ultra-bright, summer-ready nails. Save your pennies for all those fab vacations you have planned and pick up some nail colors from Rimmel London at your local drugstore for less than $4 each. HOT shades like Electric Pink, Marine Blue, Stiletto Red, Sunset Orange, Violet Metal and Posh Pink, will have you ready for all the fun that summer will bring. The long lasting formulas are enriched with micro-sized minerals that fill in imperfections on the nail surface, to create a smooth and glossy finish. The UV fade protection keeps color true, while the adaptable brush delivers a super smooth, streak-free finish. I love these polishes as a cheap alternative to salon-only brands like OPI and Essie. They last just as long and look great.
Dont forget to Polish Lovely!

FREEBEE ALERT!!!

Benefit Gift with Purchase, online only, while supplies last.
No end date noted, still available 6/28/2010.

Spend $25.00 in Benefit and receive this 3-piece gift:
Deluxe samples of Bad Gal mascara, Erase Paste in medium
and High Beam.

FREE SHIPPING with any $50.00 purchase and 3 FREE
samples too!

Survival at its Finest

I knew I would fall in love with this little bag of goodies the minute I saw the name: SheMergency. It’s priceless and perfect. I actually think it will be my new tag line; “I am sorry, I can’t talk right now; I am having a shemergency!”.

Not only is the name great, but so is the product. It does, in fact, contain everything you would need for any kind of last minute emergency of sorts. The definition on the package explains it all: "What are shemergencies? They're the beauty blunders, fashion faux pas, and personal care predicaments that keep women from looking and feeling their best.”

The kit includes:

•Folding hair brush with mirror,
•hair spray,
•clear elastics,
•earring backs,
•hand lotion,
•nail clipper,
•emery board,
•clear nail polish,
•nail polish remover,
•mending kit,
•safety pin,
•double-sided tape,
•lint remover,
•shoe shine wipes,
•stain remover,
•static remover,
•breath freshener,
•lip balm,
•dental floss,
•pain reliever,
•deodorant wipes,
•tampon,
•adhesive bandages,
•facial tissues,
•blotting tissues,
• hand-sanitizing towelettes,
•single-use lipstick application.

Seriously this is a great gift also I gave it to a Bride to be and she loved it don't forget Mothers day also or whenever you have a friend who feels a little down this should brighten her day!

What an Eye Opener

Ok this is one that I am totaly in love with because I myself have very bad circles under my eyes no matter what I do or how much sleep I get and let me say it makes me very frusterated that I have not found a good concealer to cover the dark circles until now!Some concealers can turn ashy on darker skintones, and actually enhance under eye discoloration. One notable concealer for my darker skinned clientele is the Du Wop Circle Block. DuWop got it right with this interesting concoction of cover-up perfection. The product comes in three different shades; Light, Medium, and Dark. Each pot contains an orange corrector ("waterproof treatment shield") and a neutral concealer . The corrector may seem garishly orange at first, but when blended onto your dark circles the orange helps to neutralize the blue undertones under the eyes. Then, the concealer is applied over the corrector, and presto, no circles!

Not only is this a fantastic little pot of dark circle banishment, but it is also loaded with vitamin packed goodness.

Here are the details:

•A two-part system containing a water-resistant treatment shield, and a pigment-rich, ultra-smooth concealer.•Circle Block's treatment shield has phenomenal staying power and is rich in antioxidants and vitamins A, E, and C that brighten skintone and combat inflammation.

•The complementary concealer moisturizes with glycerin and shea butter
•Both products are paraben-free and designed to stay put without settling into fine lines. •Contains Vitamins A & E

•Marine Algae Extract•Treatment Shield contains Peptides and Coenzyme Q10.

Makeup Artist Tip: Although I am a big fan of this concealer, I will warn that even the "light" shade may be too dark for lighter skintones. I strictly use this concealer on clients with medium-dark completions. Also, if your eyes tend to be super dry (you know who you are!) I recommend a eye cream beforehand for an added boost of moisture.

Summer Time Means Water proof time!

I LOVE to be at the beach but I also LOVE to look good where ever I go so what better way then WATERPROOF Make up right!? Well here is a great kit I found at Sephora that I think you will love because I do!

This is a great and easy little kit to look into new at Sephora its a Waterproof Bronzing Kit. The Bronzer contains SPF 15, and the gloss is natural and sheer.

This set contains

•Retractable Waterproof Eyeliner in Black
• Waterproof Mascara in Black
•Harmony Trio Bronzer in Rose
•Super Shimmer Lip Gloss in Pink-o-Lady
• Nail Polish in Curacoa

Makeup Artist Tip: For the most natural look, use the Black eyeliner only on the inner rims of the eye, blending into the lashes.