InStyler Review & Giveaway

I read about the InStyler in magazines, Redbook, US Weekly, Glamour, and was interested in trying it out. The tutorials online showed styling videos for short hair, which was really exciting since hair tools usually aren't a good match with shorter hair.

I used the InStyler in place of my normal flat iron straightener and loved it. I used pictures in the manual and youtube.com videos to make sure I positioned the iron the right way for straightening. Once I got the hang of it, I loved it!

It left my hair silky after straightening, and didn't kink or turn the ends of my hair under like I thought it would. It's a little tricky getting close to your roots since the InStyler is a lot bigger than my straightening iron, so I just went a little slower when straightening my top layers.

Want to give it a try...?

***Giveaway***

Enter to win an InStyler! I'm giving away 2!

Fill out the form below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me and retweet on Twitter , or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Thursday, November 4th. I will randomly select TWO winners and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

NARS Vintage Nail Polish Collection

Introducing the NARS Vintage Nail Polish Collection! Five shades, resurrected by popular demand, with NARS’ signature longwearing formula. Imparting an initial high gloss luster that is water and detergent resistant, these vintage polishes are being brought out from the archives for a limited time. With classic cinema as their common theme, below are the shades (with original launch dates), their descriptions and the movies that inspired them.

Mash (1996)

Army green infused with gold

The comedy about the staff of a Korean War field hospital using humor to keep their sanity in the face of war. The film inspired the TV series M*A*S*H.

King Kong (1996)

Copper brown infused with gold

A classic movie about the infamous giant ape who becomes smitten with beauty

Midnight Express (1996)

Deep navy

The 1970s film for an inmate’s opportunity to escape from prison

Zulu (1996)

Forest green

A British war movie starring Stanley Baker and Michael Caine, directed by Cy Endfield in 1964

Full Metal Jacket (1998)

Gunmetal grey

An epic Vietnam War movie directed by Stanley Kubrick in 1987

Free Shipping for Allure Best of Beauty Products

Free Shipping at Sephora on all Allure Best of Beauty winners - take advantage of this one, Sephora doesn't offer free shipping very often.
Happy Shopping!

Tim Gunn 'Gunn's Gold Rules' Book Giveaway

Tim's book is filled with 18 tried-and-true principles, plus the scoop on fashion's greatest divas, behind-the-scenes glimpses of "Project Runway's" biggest drama queens and never-before-revealed insights into Tim's private life.

Enter to win by leaving a comment here with your favorite Tim Gunn moment!

Spanx Sale on Rue La La

Talika sale on HauteLook

Spanx sale on Rue La La - stock up while on sale!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there are tons of companies out there who are giving back with your purchases. Here are a few beauty-related clients who are supporting this cause:

Foot Petals
The Rose Heart Tip Toes ($6.95) from Foot Petals keep your feet pain free no matter how high or uncomfortable your pair of shoes are. 10% of sales from the Rose Heart Tip Toes will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Available at www.footpetals.com. I use Foot Petals in my most uncomfortable shoes, I can vouch for them, they work!
Lindsay Phillips
Lindsay Phillips created the Ida Breast Cancer Flop and Belleview Scarf in Orange/Pink to further the cause. Lindsay holds Breast Cancer Awareness very dear to her heart, as it has touched Lindsay's family, along with millions of other women worldwide.

The Ida Breast Cancer Flop retails at $37
Belleview Scarf retails at $25

25% of the purchase price will be donated to Young Survival Coalition and The Mammography Voucher Program at Mortan Plant Mease Hospital. Both can be purchased online at www.lindsay-phillilps.com.
Lolita
Lolita devised the Pink Ribbon Collection, all hand painted, to demonstrate their support.
The collection includes:
Sundae Bowl ($23)
Canteen ($22)
Martini Glass ($25)
Wine Glass ($25)
Candle ($22.50)
Purse Hanger ($15)
Champagne Flute ($25)
Laptop Skin ($22.50)
10% of the proceeds will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Available at www.thelolitastore.com.

Start Holiday Shopping Early with Great Deals

Any makeup lover would love this gift. Red Ginger Palettes are huge! Starting at $15.75, these are a huge bargain! Shop the HauteLook sale.

Eyebrows 101

Eyebrows 101

See why having great brows is the best beauty-enhancing tip

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup tips article If you've ever seen before and after brow photos, you know what a difference well-defined ones make. Here are some tips to help you get your best brows yet. Read tips

Nars Poll

Head over to the NARS Facebook Pure Matte Tab and take the Nars Pure Matte poll! Over the next five weeks, 10 people (who take the poll and are NARS fans) will be automatically entered to win a full set of the new Pure Matte Lipsticks in all 6 shades. For complete contest rules, check out the ‘Pure Matte Facebook Contest’ Note on their site.

As a reminder, NARS Pure Matte Lipstick is the newest addition to the NARS family, available in six shades retailing for $25 each exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue. Though resulting in a perfectly matte finish, mango butter and other nutrients will keep lips from drying out!

Refreshing & Relaxing Tips

Refreshing and Relaxing Tips

Quick ways to take care of your body and hands

This is a TotalBeauty.com health & beauty article Stop and give yourself some love with these expert tips from massage therapists: Laura Meyers from Talisker Spa at Tuhaye and Randi Sharp from the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa. See tricks