Slimpressions Shapewear

Made in America, Slimpressions is a patent-pending line of everyday shapewear to smooth and compress a woman’s body. The company’s founding patent-pending garments, The Haves and The Have Nots, offer a unique solve in the shapewear but Slimpressions needed to respond to consumer demand and offers new products to slim women’s most troublesome areas. As of the Summer of 2009, a Bottom Line has been added to the Slimpressions family as well. The Bottom Line includes the Control Brief, Hi-Waist Control Panty, Long Leg Shaper and Seamless Full Cut Panty. The line’s garments also come in petite sizes…another new addition in 2009.

Slimpressions is different from its competitors because its garments are seamless. The garments are made using the patented Santoni seamless process…..molding to conform to every body type. Several other companies offer shapewear that is cut and sewn together, which ultimately sacrifices fit and effectiveness.

Many shapewear products are just not very comfortable. They can be very hot and confining. Slimpressions’ garments are powerful, yet thin. The company designed its line to be a lightweight solution with moderate control. Slimpressions took extra care to make sure women could feel confident wearing their products by including details like a nice, mesh weave for added breathability.

Slimpressions is sold on the internet at HerRoom.com, and in fine women’s clothing and lingerie shops throughout the U.S. and Canada. To check out the Bottom Line, go to www.slimpressions.com.

Giveaway Break - Lindsay Phillips Ballet Flats

Last summer I sported a pair of Lindsay Phillips flip flops (my review) and was able to change the strap to match my many sundresses. Now, for you flat lovers, you can do the same with Lindsay Philips ballet flats!

This idea is just genius. Each set of flats comes with a removable stylish snap. You can snap on and off different designs to revamp your flats and complete your look! Look stylish and be comfy!

***Giveaway***

Enter to win a pair of Lindsay Phillips Ballet Flats!

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!

Retweet @lipglossbreak Enter to win Lindsay Phillips Ballet Flats! http://bit.ly/aYuftO

This giveaway is open to US residents. The contest will end on Friday, April 23rd. I will randomly select the lucky winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Real Teens 2010 Contest

Aéropostale is celebrating real, everyday teens across the country with the launch of their Real Teens 2010 contest. Seeking new faces for their fall ad campaign, teenagers are encouraged to tell their story on www.RealTeens2010.com and share what it means to be a real teen living in today’s world for the chance to win.

The top 87 finalists (based on peer voting) will be judged by a panel of industry celebrities to find the 8 Real Teens winners who will each receive a $5,000 college scholarship and the chance to be featured in Aéropostale’s Fall 2010 marketing campaign. Judges include Ann Shoket, Editor in Chief of Seventeen and former judge on “America’s Next Top Model”; Taylor Gildersleeve, Actress “Haute and Bothered 2”; and many more!

For more information, head over to www.RealTeens2010.com.

8 Simple Steps to Fake a Perfect Complexion

8 Simple Steps to a Fake a Perfect Complexion

Experts doled out advice to help make your skin look totally flawless -- regardless if it is or not

Follow these tips from celebrity makeup artists Charlie Green and Molly Stern to find out how to get skin that looks amazing in every type of lighting. See the steps

LUSH Easter & Spring Goodies

Honey Bun bath bomb $3.95

A cute little bathing bunny scented with LUSH’s best-selling Honey I Washed the Kids fragrance. Toss into a ready run bathtub and watch as he fizzes around emitting hints of sweet orange and bergamot oil to leave you hopping around all day long. (Vegan)

Hippy Chick bath bomb $4.95

A citrus burst for the bathtub, this one is shaped like a little chick and is fragranced with LUSH’s Happy Hippy scent of grapefruit, bergamot and frankincense oils. (Vegan)

Dorothy bubble bar $5.95

Somewhere over this rainbow, you will find masses and masses of orange scented, skin softening bubbles. Orange flower absolute is a fantastic skin tonic and can help rid the toxins in congested skin. (Vegan)

Fluffy egg bath bomb $6.95

Take the traditional Easter egg hunt to the bathroom with this sweet scented pink egg adorned with a candy flower. Bathe in a bubbling mass of marshmallow, candy floss, jelly bean scented water and get your sugar fix!

Pink Happy Easter Gift $24.95

A pink fantasy for that sweetie in your life. The Candy Fluff Bath Bomb shell holds the bubble-gum pink, vanilla-scented Rock Star Soap and a soothing and sexy Creamy Candy Bubble Bar.

Yellow Happy Easter Gift $24.95

A scrumptious treat for everyone who loves their honey, literally. Honey Bee Bath Bomb contains the best-selling Honey I Washed the Kids Soap filled with honey, bergamot and aloe to soothe skin, and Ma Bar, a carmelized sugar, chocolate and honey solid bubble bar to sweetly scent you and your bath.

Runway, Real Way, NARS Way

NARS’ latest project: “Runway, Real Way, NARS Way,” is a series of three videos illustrating how women can achieve the NARS look, inspired by Fall/Winter 2010 New York Fashion Week.

Each video, filmed backstage at NY Fashion Week, features a wearable take on the stylized NARS makeup runway look that will be easy for women everywhere to recreate. Always a proponent of real beauty, the models featured in the videos are women from the NARS Marketing team. Below is the video for the Marc Jacobs runway look, Lightly-defined Eyes.

Recreate Sandra Bullock's Award Winning Hair

“Sandra Bullock’s sleek, shiny hair looks absolutely incredible! I love the sleek lines, including the curved part. Ultra modern and ultra glamorous!”

- Michael Shaun Corby, Global Creative Director for Alterna

Key Products

Caviar Anti-Aging Radiant Smoothing Lotion

This unique styling lotion shields hair from thermal styling with Rhodiola Extract and provides strong frizz and humidity protection. This blowout secret weapon leaves hair with a radiant, smooth finish.

Caviar Anti-Aging Polishing Serum

This light serum reduces frizz and mends split ends without weighing down the hair. The innovative formula polishes the hair using smart silicones that never cause greasy or flat locks. Smooth on any finished style for shiny, smooth perfection.

Get this look!

· Apply Alterna’s Caviar Radiant Smoothing Lotion to damp hair and brush through

· Create a curved side part right above the eyebrow arch

· Blow-dry hair straight using a medium-barrel round brush

· Using a medium-barrel curling iron, curl the ends of the hair only halfway up the hair

· Once all ends are curled, lightly brush through the curls to create a smooth wave

· Work a small amount of Alterna’s Caviar Polishing Serum into the hair for extra shine and to smooth all frizz

Giveaway Break - Hard Candy

I raved about Hard Candy's line yesterday, now I'm going to give one lucky reader a chance to try it out for themselves!

***Giveaway***

Enter to win Hard Candy Curl Up & Dye Mascara in Mr. Right and Plexi Gloss Lip Shine in Mauve-alous.

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 & Canada residents. The contest will end on Monday, April 19th. I will randomly select one lucky winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Spring Style Revamp

Spring Style Revamp

Learn how to get the fresh new hairstyles, makeup and fashion looks that are hot for spring

It couldn't be easier to update your look this season -- just add these three new hair, makeup and accessories to your bag of style tricks. See style updates

Friday's Freebies

Crest 3D Whitening Strips
Aveeno Shampoo & Conditioner
Pureology Haircare Sample

Lancome Color Design Lip Matte

Lancome's latest lip news: Color Design Matte Lipstick! This new formula is soft and creamy, glides effortlessly and comes in eight dreamy colors. The credit goes to the new formula; its mattifying agent isn't a dull powder but a light-diffusing gel. High pigment levels ensure that it wears for hours, while soft waxes and emollients deliver modern slip.

Makeup artist Daniel Martin used the Bronze Show shade at the Chris Benz Fall 2010 presentation for the perfect update on the 90's lipstick. Celebrity makeup artists are already in love with the formula, too. Read what makeup artist Fiona Stiles had to say to Teen Vogue about the Corset shade!

Color Design Matte is a Macy's exclusive and will be on both the Macy's website this week and on lancome-usa.com next week. Color Design Lip Matte retails at $22.

Hard Candy line at Walmart

I use to save up babysitting money when I was younger to buy Hard Candy nail polish at Marshall Fields (now Macys). I was too young at the time to appreciate the quality of the nail polish, and was more impressed that each bottle came with a funky, colorful ring.

Now, you can buy this same product, same package and funky, colorful ring, at Walmart. I was lucky enough to try out the Kaleyedascope Eyeshadow in Make Believe, Blush Crush in Honeymoon, Plumping Serum in Girl Next Door and the Just Nails nail polish, pictured, in Mr. Wrong. The line also carries body shimmer, mascara, eye liners, lipstick and more.



The shadows are great. I've only tried them out dry, but apparently they create a more dramatic look when applied wet. The shadow duos come in fun color combinations and retails for $6 at Walmart.com.
I LOVE the blush. It gave a super natural flushed look. It has a swirl of shimmery highlighter in it so I looked dewy, but not too overdone. It reminds me a lot of NARS Orgasm blush, but with softer highlights in it. It retails for $7 at Walmart.com.

The Plumping Serum lipgloss is awesome. No stinging involved in this plumping, just the illusion of fuller lips. The gloss I received is sheer, so I'd like to give this a try in a color that will stand out more. Has a slight minty feel to it, and looks really good over a lipstick. Retails at $6 at Walmart.com.

The nail polish, of course, is classic. All colors are super unique. With a base coat, two color coats and a top coat, this lasted about 4-5 days (while washing dishes w/o gloves) and was easy to touch up in between. The nail polish retails for $5. Don't forget to wear the matching ring :)

Overall I'm super impressed with this line. If you're looking to add a new product to your makeup collection, something new, something funky, start here. I hope more makeup brands follow Hard Candy's steps...a quality line moving to an affordable outlet.


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.

5 minute Celebrity Makeup Looks

Quiz: What Five-Minute Celebrity Makeup Look Should You Try?

Even out your skin tone and brighten your eyes the way A-listers do -- in no time flat

Got 10 minutes to spare? First, take this quick quiz to find your celebrity muse (we're pretty sure it takes about five minutes). Then use your results to try a totally customized five-minute makeup routine. Take the quiz

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

In the spirit of St. Patty's Day, I'm sporting Zoya nail polish in Midori and the neon green from LA Colors Tease eye palette.

OPI Announces Beauty Bus Foundation 2010 Beauty Drive Sponsorship

OPI joins The Beauty Bus Foundation as Presenting Sponsor for the first annual Beauty Drive fundraising event on April 25, 2010, at The Mark for Events in Los Angeles. Beauty Bus Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides free in-home beauty and grooming treatments to empower homebound, terminally and chronically ill people and their primary caregivers. The Beauty Drive will highlight beauty treatments from professional makeup artists, as well as manicurists from ROB|B – the nation’s first OPI Concept Salon.

“OPI is delighted to sponsor The Beauty Bus Foundation’s first Beauty Drive fundraiser,” remarks Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “I am a strong believer that nail lacquer color can change not only your look, but your outlook. Beauty Bus Foundation takes that concept to the next level and shows how a little bit of beauty can go a long way in brightening someone’s day.”

All proceeds raised by the event will go directly to support Beauty Bus Foundation. In addition to beauty treatments, the event will feature celebrity guest host Lisa Sigell (reporter, KCBS/KCAL), a silent auction, a hair show by Janine Jarman of BRAVO’s Shear Genius and an interactive gourmet brunch.

“We are thrilled to partner with OPI to present our first annual Beauty Drive,” says Beauty Bus Foundation President and Co-founder Alicia Marantz Liotta. “With the support of organizations like OPI that strive to blend beauty, community, charity and happiness, Beauty Bus Foundation is able to continue to bring smiles and solace to homebound, terminally and chronically ill people and their primary caregivers.”

mySkin.com

mySkin.com is a new social media site that focuses on helping women and men determine the right skincare products for their unique skin profile. Their mission is to provide you with the tools to help make better skin product decisions. Developed by 50 doctors and specialists, myskin.com utilizes scientific principles and sophisticated algorithms to offer you an unbiased product recommendation that works best for YOU. Not sure which products work best for your different skin profile based on geographic location? Or how genetics play a role in which products work best for you? Visit mySkin.com and use the code 'lipgloss' to join for free!

The site is created by a world renowned bio-physicist, a leading plastic surgeon, two Harvard Business School classmates. It is supported by Harold Stolzenberg, CEO of La Prairie for 20 years; Geraldine Laybourne, who started Oxygen Media with Oprah Winfrey, stumbled across mySkin, used the recommended products out of curiosity and saw a visible difference in 2 weeks, amongst other leading figures.

mySkin.com is a consumer’s dream come true as it finally ends all the wasted time at make-up counters and finds the perfect products for your skin from the plethora of products available across brands and retailers (from over 100,000 products across 4500 different skincare brands). They have partnered with leading cosmetologists and dermatologists to develop a scientific approach to making product choices and you'll see that their tools allow users to figure out products that work best for one's skin type, ethnic background, etc. The site is unbiased since we do not take any advertising from skincare manufacturers.

MD Skincare at HauteLook

MD Skincare sale at HauteLook!

Get Million-Dollar Skin for Almost Pennies

Get Million-Dollar Skin For Pennies! (Well, Almost)

See how you can get perfect skin without breaking the bank

These budget-friendly skincare and makeup routines will give you the skin you've always dreamt of, but thought you couldn't afford. See steps

Pampered at AvaShay

I was feeling in need of some pampering last weekend and scheduled an appointment at AvaShay in Brighton, MI. Diane, the owner, creates a pampering environment with a mix of modern and shabby chic decor. I've always been greeted with an offer for a glass of wine...my kind of pampering.
For color, Diane used OPI She's Golden and then OPI Hong Kong Collection Pearl of Wisdom as a second coat of color. The pairing of these two colors turned out super pearly white...it was really pretty! She used Hot Dry as a top coat and then put my nails under a UV light. The manicure lasted about 5 days.

OPI Hong Kong Collection - Super brigh colors, perfect for toes in the Summer.

Goody Simple Styles

Did you know that Goody is the most widely-recognized name in hair accessories and styling tools? Goody listed to women's styling frustrations and has a solution to satisfy the need for simple styling aids that help create everyday fabulous hair.

The new Goody Simple Styles collection, a line of four easy to use tools that help women to finally achieve the hottest styles at home, is now available nationally.

Simple Styles accessories are specifically designed for all hair types, and allow anyone to create the perfect undone bun, voluminous ponytail, volume boost or modern twist.

Here's a breakdown of the collection and pricing:

Goody Simple Styles™ Spin Pin ($6.49 SRP)

Goody Simple Styles™ Pony Pouf

Goody Simple Styles™ Modern Updo Pin ($6.49 SRP)

Goody Simple Styles™ Volume Boost Comb ($6.49 SRP)

The Goody Simple Styles collection will be available in March 2010 at Target and CVS stores nationwide and in April 2010 at Walmart nationwide.

Lauren Luke Creates a St. Patty's Day Look

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here! Celebrations are starting early, so get the perfect holiday look for the festivities!

Lauren Luke, the famed YouTube make-up artist, creates this fun and flirty St. Patty’s Day look in the new video tutorial here.

Try the green eyeshadows, Golden Fern and Evergreen, from the By Lauren Luke My Luscious Greens makeup palette to create Lauren’s look. Available at www.bylaurenluke.com. $32.50

Follow Physicians Formula on Twitter

Physicians Formula, the first brand to bring mineral makeup to the masses, is now ready to spread their wings online with the creation of @PFCosmetics – their new twitter home.

This will be the Physicians Formula destination for:

· Weekly Contests

· Celebrity Makeup Artist Joanna Schlip’s “Schlip Tips”

· Sneak Peeks of New Launches

· All Things Makeup

Quiz: What Foods Make You More Beautiful?

Quiz: What Foods Make You More Beautiful?

Take this quiz to find out if your favorite foods can actually make you prettier

Turns out the old saying is true -- you ARE what you eat! Certain foods will make you age twice as fast, while others can smooth away your wrinkles and brighten your complexion -- see what some of those key ingredients and nutrients are. Take quiz

Giveaway Break - Beauty Products on Snubbr.com

Snubbr.com is like Yahoo Answers for shopping advice. Suppose you’re looking for the perfect lipstick. All you have to do is ask the experts at Snubbr, and they’ll search for the best product for you, saving you time and stress. They recommend everything from gift ideas to beauty products.

***Giveaway***

Comment below to win! Leave a comment letting me know which of these 5 products you like the best, and you could win that product!

For an extra entry, you can head over to snubbr.com and ask a question to their experts, and include your question in your comment below.

Make sure to include your email address in your comment, or make sure it's on your profile page so I can email you and let you know you won!

This giveaway is open to US residents. The contest will end on Saturday, March 27th. I will randomly select the lucky winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Shu Uemura Art of Hair's Essence Absolue

Shu Uemura Art of Hair's Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Oil is just what my hair needed. Between highlights and low-lights, using Ion Hard Water Shampoo and Ion Crystal Clarifying Treatments, my hair has never been so dry!

Essence Absolue is an oil that intensely hydrates dry and damaged hair, adds protection during color application and shine with a UV protector. As soon as I roll out of bed in the morning, I use a dime size amount and work it through my hair. I let it soak in while eating breakfast and then shampoo it out in the shower. I can tell an immediate difference after using this. My hair is soft and healthy looking, and it adds a nice shine to my strands.

You can use this daily, but I only use it 2-3 times a week and see results. It smells like camellia petals, aka flowers. It's $65 a bottle, which is definitely pricey, but if you have severely damaged hair, it would be a good investment buy.

Bobbi Brown Natural Finish Foundation

“This oil-free formula give skin a soft-matte finish that looks healthy and natural—never heavy. And it’s buildable, so you can customize your level of coverage.”

-- Bobbi Brown

This oil-free, long-wearing foundation balances oil and combination skin, so you’ll have a soft-matte, even-looking complexion without needing to pile on powder throughout the day. Sponge-like powders absorbs excess oil on the surface of the skin, while emollients lock in moisture to ensure skin stays perfectly balanced. The transfer-resistant formula helps create a barrier against heat and humidity for 8 hours of wear so that even in the most humid climates, makeup stays in place. In addition to a range of 20 yellow-based shades, this formula contains an oil-free emulsion system that delivers a blend of finely milled pigments, spherical powders, and mica for natural-looking coverage.

On Counter: March 2010

Price: $45.00

Friday Freebies

JCPenney Sephora - in store coupon for free Too Faced mascara

Enter to win a necklace from Tom Binns for Walt Disney Signature, valued at $875 and an Alice in Wonderland Book of Shadows. 10 runners up will also receive the Alice in Wonderland Book of Shadows. Enter to win!

Terra is giving away seasonal beauty bats to 100 lucky winners. All you have to do is sign up online by May 31, and you'll be entered into the sweepstakes!

eShakti Contest

Enter the eShakti contest and get a $10 gift certificate!

What do you think is The eShakti Woman? Enter the eShakti Woman contest and tell them!

Here's how to enter:

1. Who is the eShakti woman?
(Describer her in less than 25 words)

2. Mention three items of clothing on eShakti today that you feel best represent eShakti for you.
(In 30 words or less, say why you chose these three.)

The Prize?
Up to $250!

One first prize of $250!
And 25 prizes of $50 each.
Everyone wins...every entrant in the contest gets a $10 gift certificate from eShakti (Only one entry per person).

CLICK HERE for the entry form, and make sure to include that Lipgloss Break referred you!

Giveaway Break - Aveda Light Elements

Aveda has two new styling products out, Light Elements Texturizing Cream and Shaping Wax.

Aveda's Light Elements Texturizing Creme is a weightless creme that provides texture with a light hold. This styling finisher provides soft movement without a crunchy, stick or dry feeling, while nourishing hair. It also helps protect hair from UV damage.

Aveda's Light Elements Shaping Wax delivers weighless texture with a firm, pliable hold. This innovative styling finisher enables hair to be easily shaped and reshaped, providing strong yet pliable hold and control throughout the day. This wax also helps protect hair from UV rays.

The aroma is a fresh and spicy citrus aroma with certified organic essential oils of grapefruit, mandarin, ginger, cinnamon and a woodsy notes of sustainably sourced Australian sandalwood. Like all Aveda products, I'm sure it smells ridiculously good.

***Giveaway***

Enter to win Aveda Light Elements Texturizing Creme and Shaping Wax!

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 & Canada residents only. The contest will end on Saturday, April 10th. I will randomly select the lucky winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

And the Winners Are...

Tart D'Amande Souffle - eering99
ProfoundBeauty.com Train Case and a years worth of Shampoo & Conditioner - trudence65

Free Remove from Zoya

As a special thank you to all their customers and online followers, Zoya would like to
give you an 8oz Zoya Remove+ (award winning 3-in1 remover) FREE with any
online purchase of $10 or more at www.zoya.com, www.qtica.com or www.artofbeauty.com

Use code: BF5 at check out. Offer expires Monday 2/15/2010. Not valid with any other
coupons or offers. Limit one per order.

Happy Birthday Biggby Coffee!

Make sure to sign up for e-wards from Biggby Coffee...their birthday is March 15th and they'll be sending out a birthday gift to everyone!

Enjoy!
Angela

Giveaway Break - Dove Visibly Smooth

I'm really enjoying Dove Visibly Smooth in Wild Rose. I've also heard nothing but good things from my friends as well.

I had this deodorant on over the weekend, and while at yoga class, I could smell it during different poses - it was so nice! It's not an overbearing scent, but just enough of a perfume scent to make it enjoyable to smell during the downward facing dog pose :)

***Giveaway***

Enter to win Dove Visibly Smooth Wild Rose Anti-Perspirant Deodorant!

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!

Retweet: @lipglossbreak enter to win Dove Visibly Smooth deodorant! http://bit.ly/9CoF1Z

This giveaway is open to US residents. The contest will end on Monday, March 29st. I will randomly select the lucky winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

5 Minute Makeup Routine

Your Go-To Five-Minute Makeup Routine

How to look fabulous even when you’re pressed for time

Just because you only have five minutes to get ready in the morning doesn’t mean you should run out the door looking like it. (Unless you’re going for the bedhead, just-woke-up look. In that case, heave ho!) This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to get a gorgeous makeup look in under five minutes. See tutorial