Lipgloss Break

Giveaway Break - I Love...Lots of Bubbles gift set

'I Love....Cosmetics' pretty much sums this line up. If you 'love' delicious smelling lotions and pampering products, then you'll love I Love...Cosmetics. The UK-based collection just recently debuted in the US, with hand & body lotions, bubble baths and shower gels in 7 scents including: Blueberry & Smoothie, Lemons & Limes, Strawberries & Milkshake, Vanilla & Ice Cream, Mango & Papaya, Coconut & Creme and Raspberry & Blackberry. Fun, fruity scents, just in time for Spring!

***Giveaway***

Enter to win an I Love...Lots of Bubbles gift set! We have 5 gift sets to give away!

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 , follow me on Pinterest 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 Friday, March 23rd. I will randomly select five winners and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

CND Shellac swatches

Today was a day of CND Shellacing! My best friend Tina surprised with me a full on manicure before my business trip this week. Finger soaks, cuticle removal and even a massage. It was so relaxing!

I was debating between neutral Romantique and Asphalt - and decided on Asphalt (below). Bold move for a client presentation, but goes with both of my outfits, so I think I'm all set.

CND Shellac Asphalt

Tina did her nails in Masquerade & Mother of Pearl. She was feeling inspired by Carnival and Mardi Gras :) Along with her base and top coat, she used two coats of Masquerade and one coat of Mother of Pear. Rocking nails.

CND Shellac Masquerade & Mother of Pearl

We are huge fans of CND Shellac here at Lipgloss Break. Check out all of our CND Shellac posts and swatches!

Total Beauty Post - NYFW Hair & Makeup Tutorials

The Latest Hair and Makeup Tutorials from NYFW

Not in your Manolos, sitting front row at all the shows? No bother, we bring the hottest hair and makeup looks from the runway to you

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup tutorial article

From the '60s-inspired makeup at Gwen Stefani's L.A.M.B. show to the geisha-esque buns on the Zac Posen runway, we've got you covered with the latest looks from Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week. See how to recreate the chicest hair and makeup all on your own here.

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Shop it to Me President's Day Weekend Sale Site

I just learned this fun fact from Shop it to Me...President's Day Weekend is the 2nd best holiday of the year to snag discounts (even better than Black Friday/Cyber Monday)!

Shop It To Me will be sending special edition Salemails, so keep an eye on your inbox or log on to Shop It To Me Search to get in on the action. We're talkin' sweet savings and discount codes from 150+ retailers (including Bloomies, J. Crew, Tory Burch and more), filtered to your brands and sizes. Check out the sales and plan out your shopping trips!

Think Spring with COVERGIRL NatureLuxe Gloss Balm

I really can't complain...it's February 14th (Valentine's Day!) and we just now got a few inches of snow in Michigan. It's around 20 degrees out and slippery, but it's pretty much the first time this winter we've had this much snow, so no sad faces here! I am just focusing on Spring, which is just around the corner :)

This Spring you can find me with my sunglasses on (just got lasik!), a dress, and lots of SPF for my face and body. For those who know me, I'll also have a lipgloss in hand, preferably with SPF.

Currently my lipgloss of choice is CoverGirl's new NatureLuxe Gloss Balm with SPF. More of a balm than a gloss, it provides full color with a few swipes and is very moisturizing. I tried out Thistle, which is a pinkish purple and loved it. Definitely a Spring color that will go with everything.

Get the sheer color and shine of a gloss with the soft, lightweight feel of SPF 15 balm. Fortified with mango and shea butter, this feel-good formula leaves your lips feeling decadent and delicious. I love balms like this, containing color, moisturizers and SPF, because they transfer nicely from daytime beach bag to nighttime clutch! All shades are available on Glam.com Amazon Store Site.

Check out the snow and the frozen lake in the background :) Can't wait to that is all green so I don't look out of place in a dress and sunglasses!

Compensation was provided by Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Covergirl.

OPI Kicks off Fashion Week with Lauren Moffatt

As if you need more proof that Tangerine is the color of 2012, OPI kicked off the Fall 2012 Lauren Moffatt show by using 'A Good Man-darin is Hard to Find' on the models. Loving this color trend!

Valentine's Day Prep - Part II

For those of you who didn't celebrate this weekend, make sure you are ready for tomorrow! Give yourself a last minute Valentine's Day themed mani, set the mood with candles, and start pouring some drinks!

Give yourself a mani with a pretty pink or red for Valentine's Day! Check out Pure Ice's crackle nail polish set. You can find these at Walmart, for a very reasonable price! Great to test out the Crackle effect if you haven't tried this trend already. Sparkle pink is the base, and the solid pink is the top Crackle coat. I used two coats of sparkle as a base and it looks awesome by itself.

Set the mood this Valentine's Day with a candle from Bath & Body Works. Try out one of their new scents, like Jungle Kiss, which smells like lilies and peaches, with a hint of coconut.

Bath and Body Works 3-wick candles are my favorite. They burn around 30-45 hours, and can fill a really large room with their scent. They are made of the highest concentration of fragrance oils, an exclusive blend of vegetable wax and lead-free wicks for optimal performance. I always like to stock up on these for hostess gifts too :)

Themed drinks are the best. Check out POM Wonderful Pomegranate Juice and NUVO Sparkling Liqueur to make some pretty Valentine's Day themed drinks!

The POM Pink Angel

1 oz. POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice
1 1/2 oz. kurant vodka
1 oz. triple sec liqueur
1/4 oz. fresh lime juice (or squeeze 2 lime wedges into the shaker and drop them in)
Orange peel for garnish

NUVO Kiss
4 oz NUVO Sparkling Liqueur
1 1/2 oz Frangelico
Serve in a Champagne flute

Giveaway Break - Addiction NV Stay Connected Clutch

I'm all about being organized, and this clutch is the answer to my organizational prayers. How cute is this Addiction NV Stay Connected Clutch? It's a black, woven zip case, featuring a matte silver wrist chain, a built-in cell phone holder, a credit card and ID compartment, a mirror and all 3 brand new True Commitment Dual Lip Stain and Glosses. I love the pink bow detail on the silver wrist chain!

The True Commitment lip glosses come in the following colors:

Rendezvous - Matte red/pink shimmer gloss
Summer Lovin' - Matte orange/gold shimmer gloss
Spring Fling - Bronze shimmer/clear shimmer gloss

These glosses are long lasting - kiss proof, food proof and drink proof, tested by me. I got to try out Spring Fling which is a perfect color when you have a little sun kissed skin in the Summer. The bronze lip stain goes on shiny but finishes matte, personally, I like it with the gloss over top. The gloss looks great by itself too. I put this on before work (around 7:30am) and it stayed on through lunch. Amazing!

***Giveaway***

Enter to win Addiction NV Stay Connected Clutch, including 3 True Commitment Dual Lip Stain & Glosses!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Monday, March 12th. I will randomly select a winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Valentine's Day Prep - Part 1

Whether you're going out with your main squeeze or having a ladies night out this Valentine's Day, you have to prep! Some of you may even be celebrating early this weekend. Here are some helpful products, tips and tricks for getting all prettied-up for February 14th :)

Bliss Fabulips Treatment Kit
Every pair of lips need a good scrub, especially with this dry winter weather. Bliss Fabulips Treatment Kit gives your lips the extra TLC they need. It's an easy 4 step kit that will make your lips soft and plump. The kit includes:

Step 1 Foaming lip cleanser - This is the coolest. Put a thin layer on your lips and watch it foam up as it lifts impurities from your lips.

Step 2 Sugar lip scrub - Apply a thin amount and massage into lips with your finger. The scrub will remove dead skin and polish your lips. I used a damp wash cloth to remove the scrub afterwards.

Step 3 Instant lip plumper - Add some volume to your lips with this lip plumper. It's a gloss, so I usually put the balm on first, and then follow up with this.

Step 4 Softening lip Balm - Love this balm! If you know me, you know I have a moisturizer/balm in every corner of my house! This one is a keeper. Goes on ultra smooth, not too chalky or balmy, and lasts.

The kit retails for $45, which is a great deal compared to all the items you receive purchased separately.

Glowology Amazing Legs
Amazing is right. This shaving cream is dreamy. Get your legs ready for your Valentine's Day dress with Glowology Amazing Legs. This shaving cream is formulated with Pacific Sea Kelp and Vitamin A (which is known to treat eczema). It's also clinically-tested and hypoallergenic. It didn't bother my eczema and I got a clean, close shave with it. A little goes a long way too. You don't have to slather it on real thick to use it. The 4.5 ounce tube sells for $14.99 on Glowology.com.

Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
I remember my grandma use to make me brush my teeth with baking soda when I spent the night at her house. I always thought it was odd, and tasted a little funny, but never questioned it, because I always knew that grandma knew best!

Baking soda can act as a gentle exfoliate for your teeth. A sprinkle of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda on top of your toothpaste on your toothbrush, can help to lift stains from teeth, leaving them sparkly white. I always like to use it at night after I've had a glass (or two!) of red wine.

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.

Bath & Body Works Valentine's Day Party This Saturday

Bath & Body Works is throwing a Valentine's Day Party this Saturday - and you're invited! From 10am to 4pm in stores and online all day. Win a romantic trip to Hawaii! Free tote bag and travel size lotion with a Signature purchase. Find at more at Bath & Body Works site.

Strictly Business with Julep Nail Polish in Demi

I was hesitant at first with this color, I thought it was too dark for me, but gave it a try anyways. I have a client meeting tomorrow and I wanted something to go with my black dress. This red is fierce! Julep nail polish Demi is a deep, rich red. It screams powerful and professional woman!

Senna Cosmetics Sale on HauteLook

To kick off the month of love Senna is having a sale at HauteLook starting this Thursday, February 9th at 8am PST.

Up to 73% off! Here's a sneak peak:

Beautiful 7 piece Brush Clutch for just $45.00!!
Cream Lipsticks are $6.00
Lipgloss sets from $15.00 to $24.00
Mineral Mix Blush or Bronzer with Brush for $20.00
3 piece Glamour Kits for $34.00
Pencil trios for $14.00

I LOVE Senna's eyeshadows. Pandora and Midnight are my favorite. Check out the sale on Thursday on Hautelook.com!

Set the Mood with NYX Cosmetics Mood Gloss

Mood lip gloss - genius! Brings back memories of mood rings from middle school! NYX Cosmetics has 4 shades:

· Original “Mood” Lip Gloss in Romantic Love, $4.50 – This moisturizing lip gloss goes on clear and turns into a dark pink hue.

· NEW “Mood” Lip Gloss in Affectionate, $4.50 – This strawberry-scented moisturizing lip gloss goes on clear with a hint of shimmer and transforms into a frosted light pink.

· NEW “Mood” Lip Gloss in Sensual, $4.50 – This moisturizing lip gloss goes on clear and transforms into a shiny deep mulberry hue.

· NEW The “Blue” Lip Gloss Smile Brightener, $4.50 – This moisturizing sheer lip gloss illuminates your smile through cool undertones in the gloss that complement the whites of your teeth, making your smile appear brighter.

Availability: All “Mood” Lip Glosses are available online at www.nyxcosmetics.com

Pantone Color of 2012 is Tangerine Twist

Pantone has officially announced the Top Color for 2012: Tangerine Tango! Think Spring!

Ricky & Nicki for MAC Viva Glam

Ricky Martin & Nicki Minaj introduce Nicki's Lipstick in scene-stealing bright pink and Ricky's colourless Lip Conditioner in a tube that goes from day to dance floor! Every scent of the selling price supports MAC AIDS FUND - it doesn't get any better.

Jason Wu Madness

Hi all - Did you wake up early for Jason Wu at Target? I was an hour late to my Target, but still scored a dress and top (to the left). For those of you who haven't shopped yet, the sizes run fairly big. I normally wear a Small in a Target dress size, and the XS for Jason Wu fit me to a tee.

Let me know what you get!

Jason Wu for Target

Who's excited??? I can't wait to check out this line tomorrow morning. I'm going as soon as my local Target opens. I hope I can score some cute dresses for work. You can preview the Jason Wu line on Target's site.

I'm not a huge fan of Target for home goods and beauty stuff. I had a bad experience there when it came to registering for my bridal shower, but these partnerships with high fashion designers are making me rethink loyalty to them. It's genius really. It's fun saying you own a dress or clutch from a lux designer you couldn't normally afford. Same with H&M when they did the Jimmy Cho line. I hope there are more designer partnerships to come!

Let me know what you girls score tomorrow!

Bath & Body Works Hand Soap Sale

7 for $20 hand soaps at Bath and Body Works! Spring/Summer scents already!

DDF Blemish Foaming Cleanser Sale

If you're looking for a new cleanser, check out Sephora.com's deal on DDF Blemish Foaming Cleanser. Normally $32, it's now available for only $15. It's a gentle cleanser that reduces oiliness without over-drying. Other benefits:

- fading post inflammatory red spots
- preventing future blemishes
- decongesting clogged pores
- deep cleansing and clearing of the skin

Giveaway Break - Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Soothing Lotion

Even though it's been a balmy 53 degrees in Michigan, it's still important to prep and protect your skin. 61% of women complain of having agitated skin that includes symptoms such as blotchiness, dryness and redness, me included. With the onset of this dry winter weather for us in the North, we get it worse.

Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Soothing Lotion line was designed to combat redness, dryness and sensitivity in just one week. This revolutionary daily moisturizer will transform skin, instantly calming with its unique chamomile and feverfew blend - actually decreasing skin's sensitivity over time.

The new line is available in 2 soothing formulas' including:

An oil-free lotion with broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 15 - perfect for everyday use and outdoor winter activities - to protect skin from the sun's damaging rays
A rich cream to keep skin smooth and supple - great for night use!

***Giveaway***

Enter to win a product from the Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Soothing Lotion line! I will be selecting 5 winners!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Thursday, March 1st. I will randomly select FIVE winners and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

China Glaze Spring 2012 Electropop

I'm loving China Glaze's Spring line - Electropop. Two different sets will be out in Feburary, a Lights collection and a Brights collection. The pinks and purples in this collection are perfect for toes in the Spring/Summer. And I love that it comes with a glitter in the mix!

L'Eau de Chloé fragrance

The latest edition to the Chloe Fragrance collection - L'Eau de Chloe, will be on counters mid-february. The print campaign will feature the beautiful French model Camille Rowe-Pourcheresse, who also starred in the Chloe signature fragrance campaign this past Fall. Has anyone smelled this yet?

SAG Beauty - Hair by Wella

Emma Stone

Styled by Mara Roszak for Wella Professionals

“Emma’s dress was my inspiration. I wanted to create a smooth, polished up-do with a bit of a modern 50's feel.” – Says Mara Roszak of the hairstyle she created for Emma Stone at tonight’s Screen Actors Guild Awards®.

Step-by-Step Styling

1. Part the hair to the side then apply Wella Professionals Velvet Amplifier to wet hair and blow dry smooth

2. Add a pump of Wella Professionals Mirror Polish to hands and apply lightly to hair, starting at the ends, to smooth out any fly aways

3. Tease the crown of the hair to add a little height and pull into a mid-height ponytail

4. Twist the ponytail and then wrap into a bun and secure with bobby pins

5. Spray all over with Wella Professionals Stay Firm hairspray

Zoe Saldana

Styled by Mara Roszak for Wella Professionals

“Zoe’s dress was so inspiring. I wanted to create a "not too perfect" up-do by adding texture and movement to the hair, while keeping it modern and fresh.” – Says Mara Roszak of the hairstyle she created for Zoe Saldana at tonight’s Screen Actors Guild Awards®.

Step-by-Step Styling

1. Apply Wella Professionals Extra Volume Mousse to wet hair and rough dry

2. Then, using a 3/4" barrel curling iron, add waves to the hair by rotating the direction of the curl

3. Once the whole head was waved, spray Wella Professionals Ocean Spritz on the hair to break up the wave and add texture

4. Loosely pull the hair back into a low pony and secured it with an elastic

5. Then split the pony into two sections and braid them both, then wrap the braids into a bun and secure with bobby pins

6. Once the hair is up, apply a dab of Wella Professionals Bold Move styling paste to fingertips and define a few pieces around the face

7. Spray all over with Wella Professionals Stay Firm finishing spray

SAG Beauty - Rose Byrne's Red Carpet Hair

Check out Rose Byrne's new look debut on the SAG Awards Red Carpet. Her stylist...my favorite guy - John Frieda International Creative Consultant Harry Josh!

Harry Josh says that her new look is "70's inspired with a modern twist. Think Michelle Pfeiffer in Scarface meets a modern day Anna Wintour."

Here is how Harry styled Rose's new 70's inpsired bob to go with her chic white Elie Saab jumpsuit for the red carpet:

Step 1 - Saturate the Roots with a Volumizer
"I needed to get a lot of lift at the roots. Without that, the look would just fall flat," says Harry. On wet hair, he applied tons of John Frieda Full Repair Root Lift Foam ($6.99) which not only gave him the weightless lift that he needed, but also helped to protect against damage caused by heat styling.

Step 2 - Protect the Roots
Harry applied the Full Repair Perfect Ends Deep Infusion ($9.99) to smooth the ends and make sure they looked healthy and groomed since her new cut is so blunt.

Step 3 - Blow Dry with a Round Brush
Section by section, Harry used a natural bristle brush and angled the blow dryer down to get maximum shine.

Step 4 - Place Velco Rollers at the Crown
Harry used the rollers to lock in the volume.

"It's the epitome of chic, just like Rose." - Harry Josh

Total Beauty Post - Best Sephora Buys

11 Best Buys at Sephora Right Now

We asked women walking out of our local Sephora to give us a peek inside their pretty black and white bags. See what's worth splurging on

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article

There's nothing that gets us as giddy as a little girl on Christmas Day than spending an afternoon at Sephora. Their shelves are lined with new shadows, perfumes, and the latest products promising to make us look absolutely, positively amazing. But what's the stuff that's really worth the spendy price tag? We stalked Sephora customers to find out.

See them

Giveaway Break - g2 Organics Odorless Nail Polish Remover

***Giveaway***

Enter to win one of three bottles of g2 Organics Odorless Nail Polish Remover! See my review of this nail polish remover in my previous post.

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

g2 Organics Odorless Nail Polish Remover

I was hesitant to believe there could be such a thing as an odorless nail polish remover. But g2 Organics proved me wrong. Not only is it odorless, but it removes tough glitter nail polish without the stench or drying feeling from acetone nail polish.

Each environmentally friendly glass bottle of g2 Organics nail polish remover is reiki-charged, with each bottle containing tiny quartz crystals that have been charged to create harmony and well-being with each swipe.

Reiki-charged is a simple, safe and natural Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation. g2 Organics co-founders - Marie & Cherie are both certified Reiki instructors & personally charge each product!

This nail polish remover is great if you don't want to expose your kids or pets to smelly nail polish remover, or if you want to give your daughter a manicure without using toxic removers to clean her nails.

More g2 Organic Fun Facts:
* This product only contains 5 ingredients (compared to a drugstore brand remover that contains an average of 14)
* It contains aloe vera and vitamin E to nourish the nails and cuticles, without drying the nails out.
* It's also non-toxic and safe for everyone including children
* Made with organic and natural ingredients so its environmentally friendly
* A portion of all proceeds goes to cancer research

Bath and Body Works - 20% off coupon

20% off Bath and Body works this weekend. Print off your coupon or shop online. They still have 2 for $20 candles!

Essie Nail Polish Spring Collection - Navigate Her

Navigate Her

A Crewed Interest

To Buy Or Not To Buy

Tour de Finance

Ole Caliente

Orange, It’s Obvious!

essie’s Spring Collection, Navigate Her, celebrates the career focused, independent woman! It will be available in February 2012 for a suggested price of $8 per bottle.

Anastasia of Beverly Hills Wish You Were Here! Contest

Anastasia Beverly Hills presents Wish You Were Here! makeup kit. This beach inspired kit, available exclusively at Sephora, features the limited edition Pacific Coast Illumin8 Shadow Palette, HydraFull Gloss in Guava, and Clear Brow Gel to give you that cool LA look, no matter where you are.

To celebrate this cool new kit, one lucky winner will receive a round-trip ticket to Los Angeles, a two-night stay at a Los Angeles hotel, a brow appointment with Anastasia, a hair and makeup makeover featuring the Wish You Were Here! kit at the Anastasia Beverly Hills Salon, and a photo shoot with the ABH team!

Here’s all you need to do...

Take a postcard-worthy photo of yourself in front of your favorite local landmark!
Make a new post of the picture on Facebook and tag Anastasia of Beverly Hills (www.facebook.com/AnastasiaBeauty) in the photo to enter. You need to first LIKE the page on Facebook in order to tag us.
Or email your name, home address, and photograph to “wishyouwerehere@anastasia.net”.
One entry per contestant only by 11:59 PM PST on February 3, 2012
You must be a United States citizen to enter.

The Anastasia Beverly Hills team will select a winner and fly you out for a Los Angeles beauty weekend with Anastasia! See anastasia.net/wishyouwerehere for complete contest rules and details.

Bobbi Brown Neons & Nudes

I'm digging these bright colors for Spring! I love the pop of color in the model's lips. This is a good look for the fashion color blocking trend.

Schick Hydro Silk Insider - Free Razor

Schick is releasing their newest razor, the Schick Hydro Silk Influencer, in just a few days. The new razor features moisturizing serum, 5 curve sensing blades, skin guards and a soft handle. It is definitely the most intense woman's razor I have ever seen and used. It definitely has a 'glide' to it that leaves me knick free.

Want to try it out for FREE? I have 37 more samples to share - sign up HERE! No catch, just sign up on their site and you will receive a razor within 2-3 weeks. Enjoy!

UPDATE:
Looks like all the samples are gone. Stay tuned for more opportunities for freebies and check out my current giveaways!

Shopping this weekend?

Check out these sales! Luckily, my Bath and Body Works and Loft stores are in the same spot :)

Bath and Body Works - 20% of coupon for in-store or online. And always my favorite, 2 for $20 candles. Stock up for gifts. Summer scents are out...I can't believe it. I'm counting down the days...

Ann Taylor Loft - They reached 1 million followers on Facebook so for Saturday, January 21st ONLY, they are giving out a $50 coupon on Facebook. 'Like' the Loft Facebook page to get the coupon. It's only good for Saturday, January 21st. I'm eyeing up this blazer!

Beauty Coupons

Going shopping this weekend? Make sure you take your coupons with you!

Check out these coupon finds from CouponSherpa.com.

1. Elizabeth Arden
Order before Feb. 2 and receive a free 9-piece deluxe gift with coupon code GIFT9, plus free shipping on orders of $40 or more.
2. Folica
Take 15% off orders of $75 or more by Feb. 1 with coupon code FOLICANEWYEAR.
3. Sally Beauty Supply
Get $5 off three Orly Nail Lacquers with promo code 444591 when you order by Jan. 31.
4. Ulta
Take $3.50 off any $10 purchase with an Ulta printable coupon. Good through Jan. 21.
5. Drugstore.com
Save $5 on two Nivea Lotions by Jan. 30.
6. Yves Rocher
Enjoy free shipping on all orders of $20 or more through Jan. 30 with code YRFREESHIP.

And the Winners Are...

Hard Candy Lipgloss Ring Set - wizzythang16, rjspratien, & dsoliz123

There are more giveaways to enter - don't miss your chance to win!