Beauty Blogger Coalition Weekly Roundup
Sally Hansen Magnetic Nails in Red-y Response
Check out my swatch of Sally Hansen Magnetic nails in Electric Emerald.
And the Winners Are...
The winners of the Clos du Bois Pixi cosmetic set are:
shempgames
dstephan6
sweett36
mleejohnson1967
sully872
Thanks to all who entered! Don't forget to enter my current giveaway for a surprise beauty prize pack!
shempgames
dstephan6
sweett36
mleejohnson1967
sully872
Thanks to all who entered! Don't forget to enter my current giveaway for a surprise beauty prize pack!
Giveaway Break - I Hit 2k Twitter Followers!
Mane Teeze Hair Perfume Review
If you have ever...skipped a day of washing your hair, or
skipped a hair wash after a workout at the gym, or
dreaded the smell of your hair after attending a hibachi restaurant....this product is for you.
I'm talking about Mane Teeze hair perfume. This is not a regular perfume. Mane Teeze contains higher concentrates than regular perfumes, but is still very gentle for use on your hair. The long lasting scent is noticeable for up to 12 hours. I have witnessed this! I sprayed this in my hair at 7am and my hairstylist said my hair smelled great when she started my highlights 10+ hours later.
Owners of Blow Dry Bar, Melanie Groom and Tara McIntyre, recognized they were missing a piece of the hair styling category. In order to fill this void, they created Mane Teeze by T&M. Check out their site, these two ladies look like so much fun!
I was fortunate to get a sample of Social Butterfly, which is a vanilla and coconut scent. Definitely reminds me of summer scents. Just two sprays lasted the whole day.
There are two other scents, Black Widow & Haut Mess. Black Widow is a dark amber scent, and Haut Mess is a mix of chocolate, caramel and dessert like scents (yum!). Ideally I'd keep one in my gym bag and one at home. I've taken mine on all of my business trips in the last month - it's TSA size approved!
They retail at $34 for 50 ml and can be purchased from ManeTeeze.com. I think a bottle this size will last a long time. I know I'm going to savor every spritz!
Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.
February Glossy Box
February's Glossy Box was all about International Style. Whether you’re jet-setting
around the world for Fashion Weeks or vacation, or maybe something less
glamorous, like traveling for work (like me!), the products in this month’s box are
travel friendly, and will keep you looking fabulous in your travels.
Here’s
a rundown of the goodies:
BVLGARI
Eau Parfumee Au The Blanc soap – This creamy beauty soap is lightly scented
with the fragrance of Eau Parfumee Au The Blanc. As soon as I opened up my
Glossy Box I smelled this soap! It’s a cleanser and moisturizer, and will leave
you with the light scent of this perfume. The full size is $30/5.3oz.
Da
Vinci Cosmetics Shimmer Powder – Lately I've been focusing more attention to all natural cosmetics, so I was excited to see Da Vinci shimmer powders in this month's Glossy Box. The powders can be used on cheeks or eyes (depending on the color). I used mine as a shadow and it stayed really well throughout the day (with an eye primer). I love loose powders because they seem to last forever. A little usually goes a long way.
Evologie
eSystem Duo Pack Intensive Blemish Serum & Stay Clean Cream – We all know
it’s hard to keep up on beauty and skincare routines when traveling, but
sometimes it’s the most important since being more tired, dehydrated and stress
from travel can take a toll on our skin! This duo consists of a blemish serum
and stay clear cream. Use twice a day to help stay blemish free!
Lisi Liquid Line Eyeliner – This has been my favorite
product from this box. It’s travel friendly in slick, slim packaging. The applicator is super thin and goes on really smooth and even.
It’s really affordable for being quality eyeliner as well. You can find it at LisiCosmetics.com for $7 a pop! I tried this in black, but it comes in a variety colors,
including deep shimmers, classic hues, and even some with sparkles.
Nail Rock Nail Wraps – Between gel manicures and nail wraps,
there is no excuse for a chipped mani! They are
ridiculously easy to apply, and you’re out the door with no dry time. They retail at $8
for a full set. Very affordable compared to a manicure at a salon.
Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.
Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.
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Clean Eating Sloppy Joes
It was hard to find a clean eating sloppy joe slow cooker recipe...so I just made one up! They turned out delicious. So delicious, that my husband and brother in law ate them all before I could take a picture. Here's what I used:
Ingredients:
1.5-2lbs of ground turkey, beef or venison (I used venison)
1 cup of all natural ketchup (make sure it doesn't contain a bunch of added preservative junk)
1/4 cup of hot sauce (if you don't like spice you can leave this out)
1 chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tbsp of sweet pickle relish
1 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce
8 whole wheat or multi grain buns (I like to toast my buns :)
1. Brown the meat in a large skillet. Once it's no longer pink, drain, and add to the slow cooker.
2. Add all other ingredients and stir well.
3. Cook for 8 hours on low (may very based on your slow cooker). This is a 'cook while at work' approved recipe!
4. Serve 1/2 cup of mixture on a toasted bun and enjoy!
Ingredients:
1.5-2lbs of ground turkey, beef or venison (I used venison)
1 cup of all natural ketchup (make sure it doesn't contain a bunch of added preservative junk)
1/4 cup of hot sauce (if you don't like spice you can leave this out)
1 chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tbsp of sweet pickle relish
1 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce
8 whole wheat or multi grain buns (I like to toast my buns :)
1. Brown the meat in a large skillet. Once it's no longer pink, drain, and add to the slow cooker.
2. Add all other ingredients and stir well.
3. Cook for 8 hours on low (may very based on your slow cooker). This is a 'cook while at work' approved recipe!
4. Serve 1/2 cup of mixture on a toasted bun and enjoy!
Giveaway Break: Spring Beauty Essentials
Happy second day of Spring! Looking to freshen up your Spring beauty routine? Look no further. A few of us gracious beauty bloggers have teamed up to bring you a Spring Beauty Essentials Giveaway. There are some great prizes up for grabs to help you transition into Spring! Check out the prize collage below!
Thanks to XOXO Alexis Leigh for setting this up! Contest starts today and ends April 4th. 23 prizes up for grabs...good luck!
L to R, XOXO Alexis, Lipgloss Break, LozLosa, Manicurity, InTruBeauty,
Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom, Harajuku Girl FL, Lani Loves, Justina's
Gems, (POREfessional) Beauty Info Zone, 10 Fickle Fingers, Polish Etc.,
The Fabzilla, Manicurator, Rachel's Makeup and Skincare, Sincerely
Stephanie, Beyond Beauty Lounge, Lisa's Nail Obsession, Valiantly
Varnished, Darling Girl Cosmetics, Midnight Manicures, Beauty and
Fashion Tech, Beauty With a Twist.
- Giveaway open from March 21st to April 4th 12:00 am EST
- Open to US residents only
- 23 winners, 1 prize to each winner, 23 bloggers participating.
- All "options" available on the rafflecopter widget are mandatory
- Must be 18 or older to enter or have a legal guardians permission
- All winners are picked at random!
Sponsored Post: Maybelline Color Whisper
I’m a lipgloss girl, hence the name of my site, but I do enjoy lipsticks with a hint of color and moisture. Maybelline Color Whisper is a unique gel lipstick that has both a hint of color and moisture to keep lips looking healthy. This formula doesn’t contain wax, so it doesn’t dry out lips like some lipsticks do.
My lips
felt super soft after I applied Color Whisper and I didn’t feel the need to put
a balm on before application. I tried Color
Whisper in Lust for Blush, which is a soft pink color. It’s described as ‘sheer’
on the site and the color swatch is super light, but I love the hue of color it shows up with on my lips. One coat on my lips is pretty light, but if I apply it a few times, it develops into a creamy pink with a hint of shine. This color is going to look great in the summer with a
little bit of bronzer to make it pop more on my skin.
I love keeping
this type of lipstick on me at all times. It’s a great staple for a travel bag
or purse. Since the colors are sheer and soft, the shades will go with pretty much
any outfit you wear. You can also add a glitter gloss to dress it up for night
or wear it alone for during the day.
If you're looking for a new lipstick or lipgloss to try, I would highly recommend checking the available colors out at your nearest drugstore. There are 20 shades in the line. Definitely one for every skin tone. My favorites are Lust for Blush, Pink Possibilities, Oh La Lilac, & Go Nude. You can check out all of the shades on Maybelline.com, but remember, they always look very different depending on skin tones.
Check
out the Maybelline Color Whisper website to participate in the ‘Dare to
Whisper’ sweepstakes. You can select any color and share your whisper for a
chance to win all 20 shades. For example, if you select Lust for Blush, you have to fill in the following
phrase ‘I blush every time…’ It’s fun, and don’t worry, Maybelline won’t share
your secrets! You can also select the Coral Ambition shade and fill in the
blank for a chance to win $5000! Don't wait to enter - there are two chances to win!
Maybelline New York’s Color Whisper™ by Color Sensational® empowers you to make a statement in soft, sexy sheer color. Because sometimes a whisper says more than a shout. Dare to whisper for a chance to win fab prizes: http://www.maybelline.com/colorwhisper.aspx
Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Maybelline via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Maybelline.
IT Cosmetics Hello Beautiful Kit on QVC
Tune in! Monday, March 18th, QVC will be running a special on IT Cosmetic's Hello Beautiful Kit. The inspiration of this collection stems from the believe that you deserve to say Hello Beautiful to yourself every day!
This extensive kit will be available one day only on QVC, Monday, March 18th.
I've had a chance to play with some of the items in this kit and I've been truly impressed. My favorite so far is the Vitality Flush Color Stain Stick in Je Ne Sais Quoi (which means 'I do not know what' in French according to Google). This cheek and lip stain is awesome. Don't be fooled by the light color of the stain stick, it darkens once you apply it! My advice: apply a little to your finger than blot on to the apples of your cheeks. Start with a little at first because after a few seconds the color will darken into a rosy pink.
Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.
Sally Hansen Magnetic nail polish = Amazing!
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| Sally Hansen Magnetic in Electric Emerald |
Happy St. Patty's Day weekend! I was told I had to wear green to work on Friday, so of course, my nails had to be green too! I saw Sally Hansen Magnetic at CVS and was intrigued. I'm so glad I took a chance on this polish. It's great quality and so easy to use! I can't believe how easy it was to create this nail design.
I first applied a clear base coat and then one thin coat of color. For the third coat I put on a THICK coat of color on one nail, and then held the magnetic cap over the nail for 10 seconds. Voila! Waves magically appeared (okay, I know it's not magic, it's science!). The picture doesn't do this nail polish justice. It's kind of like a hologram when you look at it in person. I did each nail one at a time and used the magnet immediately after I painted each nail.
The magnetic cap comes off separately from the brush, and has a 'guide' on it so you know how to place it on your nail. I can not stress enough how easy this was to do. The KEY is for the third coat to be thick, so the magnet can move the polish. I applied a quick dry top coat so the thick coat wasn't too much of a pain to dry.
I was out the door in 30 minutes after applying this nail polish + quick dry top coat. I definitely want this in more colors. Love it!
And the Winners Are....
Julep Maven box giveaway - stephanie_adkins
Sol Republic giveaway - mjzimmerman55
Congrats and keep entering to win the Fergie fragrance giveaway!
Sol Republic giveaway - mjzimmerman55
Congrats and keep entering to win the Fergie fragrance giveaway!
CND Shellac Cityscape & Negligee
This is CND Shellac in Cityscape with a layer of Negligee. I wanted a light color for work travel that would go with most of my outfits. I tried Silver VIP Status over my pinky (if you can see the sparkles) but decided to opt out of shimmer for a work trip. I'll try the shimmer again when I don't have to meet with clients. I can see the shimmer being cute on toes for the summer. Here are some more CND Shellac swatches.
Meet Ellie
Oh, great, now I have a new obsession...Ellie. Have you met her yet? Ellie is a new fitness line that is going to give Lululemon a run for their money.
I'm not one to spend a lot of money on workout clothes. We only sweat in them, right? But sometimes, when you know you look good, you feel good, and that can make for a better workout. Probably the same reason I put on lipgloss to go to the gym (#truth). Ellie takes fashion and fitness and feeling good all into consideration when they design their lines. Most of the pieces on the site (mostly the tops) are very unique, which I love. They are nothing like what you will find in popular workout gear lines.. All pieces are mix and match which is convenient for gym clothes. I have a hard enough time piecing together outfits for work, let alone the gym!
You can shop on Ellie.com just as you would any other site, or, you can sign up for a monthly subscription, aka the Fit Fashionista Club. It's $49.95 a month and you get two new pieces each month, your choice. Also included in a membership is free shipping, priority access to the new lines, flash sales and other exclusive events.You'll take a style quiz as soon as you sign up to choose your style preferences and size. From there, they will tailor your shopping experience to the looks they think you'll love.
I received 'My New Obsession Leggings' and 'Peek-a-Boo tank,' both pictured below. They arrived in a super bright pink bubbled envelope, wrapped in tissue. Like I mentioned earlier, the top is super unique which is why I chose it. It looks like a regular tank from the front, but has a mesh, open back. It fits loosely around the hips and kept me cool during my yoga workout. I will also wear this to circuit training, cycling and kettlebell classes.
The pants are super comfortable too. They were a little long on me so I cuffed them at the bottom and they still looked cute. I wore them for yoga but they are also perfect for an early AM run and/or a cycling class.
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| DDP Yoga poses (warrior and superstar) and our new 'yoga room' aka living room. |
Check out Ellie's new line for March, the Little Black Collection, here. Ellie and I are also offering 20% off of your first order...click the banner to the right to redeem! I will definitely be ordering more from Ellie. I could get use to looking fashionable while at the gym!Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.
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Beauty Blogazon Round Up
- My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog: My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog reviews the entire skincare line from SeabuckWonders.
- Mama Fashionista: Check out NCLA's "Life's A Beach!" Collection (and Quinn's first attempt at swatching)!
- Emily hudspeth, hair design and makeup artist: Stylized Fall Bridal Portrait Shoot and Building your Pro Makeup Artist Portfolio.
- Makeup Demon: Battle between two mousse foundations - Maybelline vs Bourjois!
- Chickettes.com: Get in the mood for spring with the new Gelish "Love in Bloom" collection!
- Cosmetics Aficionado: Acne causing you stress or are you stressed by acne? Perhaps Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Power-Cream Wash is for you.
- Beauty Apocalypse: Beauty Apocalypse has a professional colorist to tell you when to DIY and when to seek professional help.
- TheFabZilla: What's in your everyday makeup bag? Sneak inside TheFabZilla's.
- Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: Jesse's Girl Pure Pigment Eye Dust in Sunset Blvd is one of Destany's go-to eye shadows!
- The Convenient Beauty: Tom Ford Love Lust isn't just another peachy blush. It's the peachy blush.
- Lipgloss Break: Enter to win Fergie's new fragrance, Viva by Fergie!
- Beauty by Miss L: On 24th February was Estonian 95th Independence Day and Miss L did a patriotic manicure inspired by Estonian flag.
- Lacquer Buzz: What can you do with a fan brush? Awesome nail art!
- Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: If you love the idea of a pretty pink lip gloss with lots of anti-aging ingredients- then Lola's Secret Beauty Blog would like to gleefully introduce you to vbeauté Lip Spread!
- Rachel's Makeup and Skincare: Rachel found a new finishing powder that she thinks can compete with Guerlain's Meteorites. Can you guess what it is?
- Beauty Professor: The Beauty Professor shares swatches of her favorite pink blushes!
- Lisa's Nail Obsession: Alessandro International's Cashmere Touch is subtle yet elegant. A classy touch to any wardrobe.
- Midnight Manicures: Check out Jeanie's Milani COLORstatment Pinks & Corals Lipsticks and Lip Liners Review. Another win for Milani Cosmetics!
Best Eyeshadow Primers
In my opinion, eyeshadow primer is a must when applying makeup. I can't get through a day of work, even in an air conditioned office, without my eyeshadow creasing. Here are my favorite primers that save me from the dreaded crease....
I'm totally obsessed with Lime Crime's Eyeshadow Helper. If you work all day or night, or you're going out for a night out, you're going to want to ensure your makeup stays put, including your eyeshadow. I hate when it creases up! Lime Crime's Eyeshadow Helper works insanely well. I purchased this last summer while in NYC and my eyeshadow didn't move in 100 degree NYC subway heat!
I've had this for about 6 months so far and I still have over half of the product left. A little goes a long way. I only use a small amount on each eyelid, all the way up to my brow bone. Once applied, it dries very quickly in a neutral matte color. I would wear this even when I'm not planning on adding eyeshadow, to give me a more awake look. When I purchased this back in August, the packaging was a little Tiffany blue dome (pictured above). Since then, they changed their packaging into a squeeze tube (left). Although I haven't tried the new packaging, Lime Crime claims it's the same formula and you get 40% more. It retails at $16.99 and it's worth every cent. LimeCrimeMakeup.com
Votre Vu Lingerie Pour Les Yeux is another favorite of mine. I don't use this as a primer if I'm applying shadow, only as a shadow replacement. I use this more for when I'm running out the door somewhere, without time to put on makeup, and I sweep it over my eyes to make me look more awake. It visibly helps minimize lines too (not permanently, just while it's on). I also like using it under my eyes to help conceal my dark circles. I usually use this when I roll out of bed for an early AM workout. It comes in two different shades, light and medium. You can purchase this on VotreVu.com. It retails at $29.
Urban Decay's Eyeshadow Primer Potion was the first ever primer I tried (thanks for recommending Justine!). It works well as a primer and by itself. Urban Decay has seen such success with this product that they created several other shades, some that even have a pop of color and can be worn alone. The only downside is the packaging. It's hard to tell how much you have left. It would be a crisis to be at the end of the tube and not have primer in the AM (half joking). It retails at $20.
What's your favorite eyeshadow primer? I'm always open to trying new ones!
I'm totally obsessed with Lime Crime's Eyeshadow Helper. If you work all day or night, or you're going out for a night out, you're going to want to ensure your makeup stays put, including your eyeshadow. I hate when it creases up! Lime Crime's Eyeshadow Helper works insanely well. I purchased this last summer while in NYC and my eyeshadow didn't move in 100 degree NYC subway heat!
I've had this for about 6 months so far and I still have over half of the product left. A little goes a long way. I only use a small amount on each eyelid, all the way up to my brow bone. Once applied, it dries very quickly in a neutral matte color. I would wear this even when I'm not planning on adding eyeshadow, to give me a more awake look. When I purchased this back in August, the packaging was a little Tiffany blue dome (pictured above). Since then, they changed their packaging into a squeeze tube (left). Although I haven't tried the new packaging, Lime Crime claims it's the same formula and you get 40% more. It retails at $16.99 and it's worth every cent. LimeCrimeMakeup.com
Urban Decay's Eyeshadow Primer Potion was the first ever primer I tried (thanks for recommending Justine!). It works well as a primer and by itself. Urban Decay has seen such success with this product that they created several other shades, some that even have a pop of color and can be worn alone. The only downside is the packaging. It's hard to tell how much you have left. It would be a crisis to be at the end of the tube and not have primer in the AM (half joking). It retails at $20.
What's your favorite eyeshadow primer? I'm always open to trying new ones!
Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.
Maybelline NY Nail Polish Goes Electric
Limited Edition shades include:
- Alluring rose
- Blast of blue
- Coral glow
- Flash of purple
- Intense teal
- Lustrous lime
- Mesmerizing magenta
- Orange extreme
- Passionate plum
- Shock wave
Hairstyles on the Oscar's Red Carpet
Lots of old Hollywood glamour tonight! Adele was styled by Michael Ashton created a voluminous half-up do that complemented her class black Jenny Packham gown.
In order to recreate this look, follow these steps from Michael using products from John Frieda.
1. Towel dry wet hair, removing excess moisture before working through the NEW Luxurious Volume Fine to Full Blow-Out Spray ($9.99 at drugstores) on mid-lengths and ends.
2. Flip hair over with your head between your knees, blasting hot air down the hair shaft for instant lift at the roots and thickness through the rest of the hair.
3. When hair is about 80% dry, flip your hair back over and take large sections, smoothing them with a medium sized round brush. Pay particular attention to the ends to ensure they are bouncy and luscious.
4. Flip hair over with your head between your knees, blasting hot air down the hair shaft for instant lift at the roots and thickness through the rest of the hair.
5. When hair is about 80% dry, flip your hair back over and take large sections, smoothing them with a medium sized round brush. Pay particular attention to the ends to ensure they are bouncy and luscious.
6. Section the hair into quarters and apply a medium-large curling iron to each section to achieve a contemporary and feminine texture. Next set in hot rollers. Once cool, carefully brush through hair with a natural bristle brush.
7. Continue for the remaining three sections, ensuring that as you have finished curling each section you pin it in a barrel curl using a sectioning clip while it cools and sets.
8. After 5-10 minutes, remove the sectioning clips, gently tousle hair. Pull half of the hair back and tease at the crown, securing pieces together in the back of the head. Leave down two small sections of hair to frame the face. Mist Luxurious Volume All-Day Hold Hairspray ($5.99 at drugstores) for a long-lasting finish.
To get the look:
1 - Robert started out with wet hair, adding a few drops of the Carol’s Daughter Monoi Oil Sacred Strengthening Serum ($30) to give Stacy’s hair the strength and flexibility it needed for the initial blowdry.
2 - After blowdrying, Robert applied the Carol’s Daughter Macadamia Heat Protection Serum ($18) before curling her hair into loose waves and setting it with the Carol’s Daughter Macadamia Heat Styling Hair Spray ($17).
3 - Following, Robert brushed out Stacy’s curls and swept hair into a loose faux bob, finishing off the look with the Carol’s Daughter Finishing Shine Mist ($18) to give her hair a lasting, red-carpet shine.
Hair Look:
The chignon is very classic, sophisticated chic, and red carpet elegant.
Step-By-Step Styling:
1. First, wet hair was prepped with small amount of Wella Professionals Velvet Amplifier ($16) Style Primer
2. Then, section by section blow dry with a large round bristle brush and back comb each section lightly.
3. Once the hair is completely dry, split into two pieces and tuck into a low chignon securing with bobby pins.
4. Spray the pinned hair lightly with Wella Professionals Shimmer Delight ($13) to create shine.
5. Finally, set the look with Wella Professionals Stay Firm Finishing Spray ($15).
Inspiration:
Marcus explained “I wanted Isla's personality to really show by keeping her hair sleek and down, it made the look feel young, sexy, and fun, just like her. Having a no part half-up, half-down would help to modernize the hairstyle.” A strapless dress doesn't always mean the hair must be worn up. In this case Isla showed off her red, shiny locks which really popped against her blue dress by wearing it down.
Step-By-Step Styling:
1. From wet hair, apply Wella Professional Flowing Form Smoothing Balm ($14) section by section and blow dry with a medium size round brush.
2. Create your part for the section you're pulling back by starting at the arch of each eyebrow, and continue back to the crown.
3. Spray Wella Professionals Thermal Image Heat Protection Spray ($14) before you flat iron each section from roots to ends.
4. Secure the section pulled back by using a bobby pin on each side at the crown. Slide the pin underneath the top layer of the hair to anchor without slipping.
5. Use a quarter size amount of Wella Professionals Mirror Polish Shine Serum ($16) and take through with your fingers to seal the ends and adding shine.
6. Finally use Wella Professionals Stay Essential Finishing Spray ($15) with focus at the front and section pulled back for added hold.
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Giveaway Break - Viva by Fergie fragrance
Viva by Fergie is a 'sexy contradiction of captivating cool herbs spiked with fierce lavender and intriguing vetiver.' Her inspiration: empowering the fearless women within.
The notes include...
Captivating Cool Herbs - luscious greens and captivating herbs creating a cool effect that invigorates and refreshes the senses.
Fierce Lavender - Fresh with floral, minty and spicy undertones, fierce lavender deliver a modern contrast between masculine and feminine notes
Intriguing Vetiver - One of the most beautiful woody notes, intriguing vetiver is wrapped in sweet leathery undertones adding depth and sensuality to the fragrance.
***Giveaway***
Enter to win Fergie's new Avon fragrance, Viva by Fergie! Fill out the form below to win! There are also several different ways you can get extra entries: sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me & retweet on Twitter , follow me on Pinterest, follow me on Instagram or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the number of extra entries in the form below. Enter up to once a day!
This giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only. The contest will end on Saturday, March 23rd. I will randomly select one winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!
Katie Holmes for Bobbi Brown
This was announced awhile ago, but finally we're seeing Katie Holmes' ads for Bobbi Brown. Katie, wearing the new Long-Wear Even Finish Compact Foundation in Natural, represents Bobbi's philosophy of effortless natural beauty. Long-Wear Even Finish Compact Foundation is available in 20 shades for $46 at all Bobbi Brown Counters and on www.bobbibrown.com.
“I never want to look like I am wearing too much makeup, so this foundation evens out my skin, leaving it flawless and natural.” ~Katie Holmes
CND Shellac Layering Gotcha & Romantique
This past weekend I joined my husband on a work trip to Orlando. The last thing I want to worry about on a relaxing vacation is chipping nail polish, so of course, Wednesday night before my trip I had to get Shellac.I wanted a light pink that would go with most outfits I brought, but wanted to try something new with the colors I have, so opted for layering. Pictured is one coat of Gotcha, and two coats of Romantique (with the normal base and top coat). I love the way it turned out. It's a creamy light pink, and looks great with a tan (I used a Dr. Gross Alpha Beta Glow self tanning towel before I left). Going on day #7 and still no chips!
Check out my other CND Shellac swatches!
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The Man Repeller Glossy Box
Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara - LOVE. This mascara contains 3 different volume fibers that create the false lash effect. I love getting small mascaras for traveling!
Fresh Umbrian Clay Mattifying Serum - This treatment is suppose to tone and hydrate while controlling shine and minimizing the appearance of pores.
Le Metier de Beaute Replenishing Daily Solution - For daily use, this formula is suppose to condition and hydrate while nourishing your skin. Sounds like a must for this harsh winter we're having!
Narcisco Rodriguez for her Eau de Toilette Spray - I also love little perfume samples for traveling. This is a very flowery scent. More appropriate for a night out then every day for work.
OPI 'Can't Let Go' Liquid Sand Nail Lacquer - I want this polish in all shades. The liquid sand effect is so cool. Pictured below is one base coat and two color coats, and no top coat. It feels just like sand on your nails. It's a little odd at first but I got use to it after an hour. It's beautifully textured with two different size sparkle flecks, and long lasting. I thought it was going to be a nightmare to remove but it came off really easily with acetone.
Sebastian Professional Potion 9 - Not only did this make my hair smell like I just left the salon, but it made my hair look healthy and shiny. It's suppose to help restore lost moisture which again, is important during these dry, winter months.
Tarte glamazon pure performance 12-hour lipstick - This color screams 'all eyes on me.' It's a vivid red lipstick, including a blend of rich mango, avocado and shea butters. So not only is long lasting, but it's good for your lips.
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