and the Winner is...

Tanya! Congratulations, you won the Essie Body Language nail polish. Please email me your mailing address and I will get your prize to you ASAP.

Don't forget to sign up for the next giveaway, a Rembrandt Teeth Whitening system!

Skincare Break - YBF Skincare

As I've mentioned before on my blog, I have very sensitive skin, which makes me a little nervous to try new skincare products. I heard great things about YBF (Your Best Face) Skincare from other beauty blogs, so I decided to give it a try. I tried YBF's Control...and loved it. Control is used for rejuvenating, wrinkle management and antioxidant protection. After using Control twice a day, for about one month, I noticed my skin was a little less tired looking and brighter.

The featured ingredient in the YBF line is spin trap. I'll let YBF-skincare.com explain: "Spin trap functions as an antioxidant, but not in the traditional manner. Instead o f destroying free radicals, it restores balance to unstable molecules and does a better job of protecting our cells from damage."

YBF Skincare has a product for everything on your wish list, ranging from anti-aging, oil control, wrinkle correction and improving complexion products. The skincare items are on the expensive side, ranging from $120 - $160, so I would suggest trying out one product first, and if you're a fan, adding the rest to your birthday gift list.

You can purchase YBF products at TheSkinCareShop.com.

Shopping Break - Bath & Body Works Sale

Get out and shop this weekend!

$3 Anti-bacterial Soaps
$5 Signature Collection Hand Creams
2 for $20 True Blue Spa products
2 for $20 Aromatherapy Body Care
and up to 30% off Spring Gifts.

Shop online or in store this weekend. Sale ends Sunday!

Giveaway Break - Rembrandt Whitening Pack

Does your morning coffee make your smile look a little dull? Brighten your smile in time for Spring with a Rembrandt Whitening Kit! This kit contains Plus Fresh Mint and Intense Stain toothpastes with the Plus Peroxide Whitening Mouthwash, and 2 hours Whitening Kit - the perfect whitening combo for a brighter, more brilliant smile!

***Giveaway***

I will randomly select one lucky winner to win a Rembrandt Whitening Prize Pack. This prize pack includes:
- 2 Hour Whitening Kit
- Fresh Mint Toothpaste
- Intense Stain Toothpaste
- Peroxide Whitening Mouthwash

Make sure to sign up, below, for your chance to win! You can enter up to once a day. For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, follow my blog, and/or post a link to this giveaway on your blog. At this time, I'm only able to mail to US & Canada addresses. This contest will end on Wednesday, March 4th. I will announce the winner on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Nail Polish Break - Zoya Twist Collection

Zoya is ready for spring (and so am I) with their new Twist Collection. I heart this new line! There is a color in this collection to match every summer dress you have. I painted my nails with Malia, a light violet, and never received so many compliments on my nail polish before! Moxie, a red plum cream, is on my toes and really stands out when I'm wearing my peep toe heels :)

Colors include:
Harley - soft shimmering gray
Jo - shimmering silver blue metallic
Malia - violet cream
Barbie - shimmering soft pink
Cassi - shimmering soft peach
Moxie - vibrant red plum cream

You can purchase the entire set at Zoya.com for $36. Added bonus: Zoya.com offers free gifts with any purchase over $30!!!


Congrats to Zoya for winning the following awards in 2008!

• Voted Longest Lasting Polish - Women's Health Magazine (US)
  
• Named Top Ten Nail Polish - Glamour.com (UK)
• Zoya Nail Polish - Named Best Nail Polish - 9AM with David & Kim Morning Show Beauty Awards (AU)
• Named Longest Lasting Nail Polish - Lucky Magazine - Green Guide (US)
• Voted Best Nail Varnish - Lifescape Beauty Awards (UK)

Hair Break - Face Shape Haircuts

I'm going for a haircut tomorrow (a much needed one). Realizing that it's time to ease into my summer look (the shorter the better) I'm trying to decide what type of style I want to go with. TotalBeauty.com has a great article on how to determine the right haircut with each type of face shape. Once you decide which face shape you have, they have examples of short, medium and long styles that flatter each shape. Check it out!

And the Winner is...

Katelin & Shoba! Congratulations, you have both won one full set of the Kiss My Face Organic Shimmer Lipglosses. I have already contacted you both for your mailing address.

Don't fret if you didn't win...there are plenty more chances! Enter to win Essie's Body Language Nail Polish. Hurry, the contest ends this Friday!

Last Day to Enter to Win!

Don't forget to enter to win the Kiss My Face Giveaway!

New York Fashion Week Break- Zoya Nail Polish

I'm seeing a trend...nude nails are a must to complete the runway looks...

As the official nail care sponsor for the Rachel Roy Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Fall 2009 Fashion Presentation Zoya Nail Polish was pleased to grace the tips for the wonderful parade of Rachel Roy style... All of the models wore Zoya in Tasha (often referred to as the "perfect nude nail polish" by editorial manicurist Jackie Saulsbery).

Upcoming - futuristic - fashion label Ohne Titel (Designed by Flora Gill and Alexa Adams) worked the NYFW runway with lot of black sculptural pieces, draping, sky high shoes (by Cesare Paciotti) and nude nails (by Zoya Nail Polish). Avant garde fashions' favorite manicurist Jackie Saulsbery used Zoya in Gretchen and Dea to provide the collections perfect nude nail - the runways love Zoya Nail Polish!

Targeted at women of all ages with an eye for the wearable "street looks" of today the Tory Burch show delivered and featured a nude Zoya nail! At the designers request, manicurist Jackie Saulsberry and her assistants kept the nails classy, natural and ultra shiny. First all hands and feet were prepped with Qtica Smart Spa Anti-Bacterial Spray (the Germinator) followed by the Zoya Color Lock System (Remove +, Anchor Base Coat, Armor Top Coat and Hurry Up Speed Dry Drops) for a super clean, glossy nail look which complimented the fashions perfectly.

Shopping Break - Neiman Marcus Beauty Event

When you shop online or in store, take home a complimentary Neiman Marcus Exclusive tote in orange, turquoise, or pink and great treats with any cosmetics or fragrance purchase of $100 or more.

Here's a list of what comes inside:
• NM Exclusive Dior L'Or de Vie La Creme Yeux, L'Extrait, and La Creme, 0.03 oz. each
• Karl Lagerfeld Kapsule Eau de Toilette in Woody, Floriental, and Light, 1.2 ml each
• Clé de Peau Beauté Le Coton, 5 sheets
• Lancome Paris Definicils Mascara in Black, 0.09 oz.
• NM Exclusive Valentino Eau de Parfum, 0.06 oz.
• Molton Brown Ultrasmooth Coco de Mer Bath & Shower Gel, 1 oz.
• Bobbi Brown Invitation for full-size Blush in Pink Clay
• Kiehl's Since 1851 Superbly Restorative Argan Body Lotion, 0.17 oz.
• NM Exclusive La Mer Invitation for Creme de la Mer, 0.24 oz.
• Arrives in a NM exclusive tote in your choice of pink, turquoise, or orange.

Available online through March 9. In stores February 26 - March 8. Reserve yours in store now by visiting Neiman Marcus or calling your sales associate today!