What's In My Beach Bag? - Borghese Splendore Body Bronzer

I have a history with Borghese products - I'm a huge fan. I love their hand and foot creams, and the Summer Glow SPF 20 Tinted Moisturizer. My newest favorite Borghese product is the Splendore All Over Body Bronzer. It's the perfect shade of bronze for summer. When going out, I use it on my decolletage, shoulders and tops of my legs. It's not orange like some bronzers, and it's not super glittery. It's a perfect bronze shimmer, that would probably be perfect for all skin tones.

There is no twisting to make the powder come out, you just have to turn the brush upside down and the powder distributes evenly. The only drawback is the casing, or the lack there of. If you purchase this, make sure to keep the plastic tube it comes in for storage. I don't like leaving it out without a cap. I want to protect it from any kind of dust.

I've brought this out in my beach bag to dust on over sunscreen. Make sure to put sunscreen on, thoroughly first, and then dust on Splendore on your chest and shoulders to look sun-kissed. You don't need harmful sun rays to look like a bronzed goddess, just use Splendore!

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.

Total Beauty Post - Perfect Highlights for Your Hair

The Perfect Highlights for Your Hair

Confused about what highlights, lowlights, and all the lights in between really mean? Here's what you need to know to choose the best option for you

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair color article Whether your hair is jet black or blonde, there are highlights perfect for your hair color -- you just have to know what to ask for. Here, Marco Pelusi, hair colorist to Hollywood's A-list, explains the ins and outs of getting highlights so you can get the ones that'll be most flattering on you. See tips

Giveaway Break - De Vine Shimmers

Hi there...it's been awhile since I posted a giveaway, please forgive me! I'm returning with a good one!

Premier Health Concepts added a new product line, called De Vine Lip Shimmers. They launched in 2010, and contain the benefits of wine, mixed into beautifully tinted flavored Lip Shimmers.

Red wine grapes contain powerful antioxidants and wonderful anti-aging properties. Their 100% natural shimmer is made with Resteratrol, a powerful antioxidant that has wonderful anti-aging properties, Grape seed Oil, which serves as a natural moisturizer and red wine antioxidants that contain polyphenols which fight free radicals and help prevent cell damage.

I love these little shimmers! The Vanilla Spritzers are good, sheer moisturizers, and the Rose is a pretty frosted pink. I love these types of balms with tint because I think they are easier to apply without a mirror, and still get even color :)

De Vine Shimmers only come in 2-packs and are available at Walgreens and on DevineShimmers.com for $4.99 a pack.

**Giveaway***

Enter to win a THREE packs of De Vine Shimmers (the entire collection)!

Fill out the form below and 'Like' De Vine Shimmers on Facebook 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 Monday , August 29th. I will randomly select one winners and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

NARS Fall 2011 Collection

The Fall 2011 collection is resolutely avant-garde. Daring shots of color are tempered with softer, subtler tones. Eyes range from bright true blue to silvery taupe, dazzling peach and matte dove gray. Lips run the gamut from statement-making matte red to sophisticated plum and sparkling champagne pink. A stormy gray nail color adds a mysterious finishing touch.

The campaign was designed and photographed by NARS Founder and Creative Director François Nars. Italian beauty Mariacarla Boscono was chosen as the face of the campaign because of her sophistication and chameleon-like ability to become the character she is made up to portray.

Outremer Single Eyeshadow, $23

Bold blue

Grand Palais Duo Eyeshadow, $33 (Limited Edition)

Silvery taupe and dusty rose

Delphes Trio Eyeshadow, $45 (Limited Edition)

Sparkling sheer peach, matte dove gray and frosted sage

Oasis Lip Gloss, $24 (Limited Edition)

Sparkling pink champagne

Train Bleu Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, $24

Deep aubergine

Pago Pago Lipstick, $24

Petal pink

Montego Bay Pure Matte Lipstick, $25

Rose pink

Mascate Pure Matte Lipstick, $25

True red

Galion Nail Polish, $17 (Limited Edition)

Deep gray

Available now on the new narscosmetics.com

OPI Serena Glam Slam

Loving Serena's Glam Slam Shatter polish! Shatter polish works so well, every time. It's fool proof. Every time I think it's not going to look right, it dries over the base color coat and forms into a perfect shatter effect.

Serena Williams OPI Glam Slam White Shatter & Sparkle de Triomphe

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.

Diesel Only The Brave - Captain America

Comic fans everywhere are gearing up for the opening of Captain America: The First Avenger and Comic Con this Friday. Another thing for Captain America fans to be excited about? Diesel has joined forces with the legendary superhero to create a limited edition fragrance.

The adventure starts with the comic strip box by legendary illustrator Bryan Hitch bearing Captain America’s iconic image. Inside, the original fist-shaped bottle displays Captain America’s powerful shield in classic pop art style. The fearless Diesel Only The Brave fragrance is about adventurous, limitless living inspired by the strength and bravery of Captain America.

The fragrance also launches at Macy’s this Friday and will be available for a limited time.

Private Beauty Sales this Week

Juice Beauty sale at Total Beauty! $15 for $36 worth of products.

HauteLook sales this week: Hair Rules, Goldfaden Skincare and TanTowels!

Total Beauty Post - Find your Summer Perfume!

Your Perfect Summer Perfume

A one-stop guide to finding your perfect summer scent -- no dealing with pushy salesladies or spending hours in Sephora required

This is a TotalBeauty.com perfume article There's something about summer that makes us want to switch to a scent that's a bit lighter and fresher than what we wear in the fall and winter. But trying to find a new perfume that's right for you can be like looking for a needle in a haystack -- until now. Get your summer scent

Nordstrom Beauty Anniversary Sale July 15-31

It's that time of year! Nordstrom Beauty Exclusives Anniversary Sale!

Since the 1960s, Nordstrom has partnered with its beauty brands to create unbelievable exclusive products at amazing prices just for Nordstrom customers.

This year’s sale will run from July 15^th – 31^st nationwide and on Nordstrom.com.

Tons of brands are having sales and special gift with purchase incentives. Including Laura Mercier, Dior, Clarins, Clarisonic, MAC, La Mer, YSL, Gucci & more!

Crystal Light On the Go packs

If you're up for a healthy challenge, try this: switch out your pop products with Crystal Light On the Go packs! Crystal Light packets are easy to drop in your purse and take anywhere with you to mix with a bottle of water. They are a HEALTHY alternative to grabbing a pop! Ditch the fizz for flavor :)

At only 5 calories a pack, you can get dress up your water and make it delicious. I hate how pop makes me so full feeling and bloated. Not only does Crystal Light make water tasty, but it's hydrating, which is key during the hot summer months. It's definitely a staple in my beach bag this summer.

I tried out the Ice Tea with Lemon last week and loved it. It tasted freshly brewed with just a hint of lemon. I also love the raspberry, very refreshing.

Few tips and fun tricks:
- If you like water with a hint of lemon like me, only use a quarter pack of a lemonade packet in 16 ounces of water. Tastes like a freshly squeezed lemon in your water!
- Freeze the mix in ice cube trays for a summer cool down treat. Freeze in Dixie cups with popsicle sticks in the middle...Popsicles!
- Not necessarily a healthy tip, but you can use these as mixers to make your favorite summer time cocktail :)




No monetary compensation was provided by Crystal Light or Glam Media for this post. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Crystal Light.

China Glaze Metro Collection Fall 2011

China Glaze Metro Collection captures Fall in the Big City!

· Skyscraper: A sparkling, glitter blue reminiscent of the sky over the city.

· CG in the City: Glittering dusty purple, bronze and silver multi-tonal glitter, perfect for a pop of edge from West side to East side.

· Urban-Night: Exactly what you need for a night on the town – rich purple crème.

· Traffic Jam: Stop traffic with a breathtaking, raspberry pink crème.

· City Siren: The perfect deep, red crème to match any outfit.

· Loft-y Ambitions: Burgundy shimmer and cocktail hour – nothing better.

· Brownstone: Burnt terracotta crème mirrors the quaint townhouses of the city.

· Midtown Magic: Burgundy base with flecks of gold shimmer captures the latest fashion trend.

· Street Chic: This gorgeous beige crème is the perfect go to shade letting your clothes do the talking.

· Concrete Catwalk: Steel grey crème is amazing for a chic mani.

· Westside Warrior: For the trendsetting woman this camo green crème is to die for.

· Trendsetter: Mustard yellow shimmer translates beautifully from hot dogs to nails.

The China Glaze METRO collection will be available in a “Downtown” 6 piece box collection (includes Skyscraper, Concrete Catwalk, Westside Warrior, Trendsetter, Loft-y Ambitions and Midtown Magic), an “Uptown” 6 piece box collection (includes CG in the City, Urban-Night, Traffic Jam, City Siren and Street Chic and Brownstone), a brand new, amazing 3D 12 piece counter display, a 36 piece rack display, and as open stock colors.

Total Beauty Post - How to Repair Your Hair

How to Repair Your Summer-Stressed Hair

Summer activities can seriously harm your hair. Here's how to reverse the damage now

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care article As much as we all love the sun, it can be bad news for beautiful hair. It strips color, causes split ends, and zaps moisture. Find out how to repair the damage with these expert tips. See tips

China Glaze Ruby Pumps

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July! Here's a swatch of China Glaze Ruby Pumps from the Wizard of Ohh Ahhz collection. I sported this on my hands and toes for the 4th -sparkly red!

Crazy Rumors Lip Balm sale

Crazy Rumors Lip Balm sale! Enter the code SUMMER at checkout, and from now until August 1st 2011, recieve 15% off of the 'A La Mode' Parlor Collection!

What's in my Beach Bag? - Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipgloss

Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipgloss with SPF is my new beach bag essential. Not only is this gloss rich in color and super glossy, it's also moisturizing and I love that it has SPF in it! SPF is key in the summer, so this gloss is pulling double duty: stylish colors and sun protection.

Moisture Renew Lipgloss is also chock full of moisture boosting collagen, and vitamins A, C & E, this gloss reduces dryness by 95% while shielding lips from the sun.

There are several colors available. I tried this in Pink Benefit and loved the way it looked and felt. It actually feels similar to MAC glosses, but less sticky and more moisturizing. You can find Rimmel London Moisture Renew lipgloss at drugstore.com and other local drug store locations.



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.

4th of July Magazine Sale with Deekins.com

As much time as I spend reading news and gossip sites online, I still love to curl up on the couch and read a good magazine. I still subscribe to a few via snail mail, including Glamour, Clean Eating and Oxygen.

A friend of mine (who also happens to be an eligible bachelor ladies ;) runs Deekins.com, a discount magazine subscription site. Dan is a pretty awesome guy and decided to partner with me on a special promotion – discounts for Lipgloss Break readers!

Think of it as a little treat for the 4th of July, you can buy a full year subscription to your favorite magazine for super cheap! Below are the available titles and the discount codes, along with the price after you use the coupon...no catch, that is really the price! Starting at $2 for a full year, you can subscribe to get a full year subscription! Have any birthdays coming up? Magazines make great gifts, too :)

Visit Deekins.com to order and make sure use the correct code for each title. If you want multiple magazines, you'll have to place separate orders (one coupon code per order). Also, Deekins.com DOES NOT auto-renew. They leave that up to you, so you don't have to worry about getting an additional bill after your year is up.

I have my eye on Elle, Everyday with Rachael Ray, Fitness and Yoga Journal :)

Make sure to visit Deekins.com Facebook page and sign up for their newsletters. They frequently announce sales! Enjoy and Happy 4th of July!

Magazine	Discount Code	Price After Coupon
Shape	Lgbshape	$2
Elle	Lgbelle	$4
Fitness	Lgbfitness	$3
Woman’s Day	Lgbwomans	$3
Working Mother	Lgbworking	$2
Weight Watchers	Lgbweight	$2
Yoga Journal	Lgbyoga	$2
Everyday with Rachael Ray	Lgbrachael	$4
Ladies Home Journal	Lgbladies	$4

Total Beauty Post - 10 Trendy Summer Hairstyles

10 Trendy Summer Hairstyles

See the hottest styles that will actually stay put when the temperature starts to rise

This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles article After spending 20 minutes perfecting every curl and smoothing down each strand, you step outside to greet the summer breeze -- and your cute hairstyle suddenly poufs into a frizzy mess. Sound familiar? To make sure your hairstyle can stand up to the heat, see these frizz-fighting looks now. Get how-tos

What's in my Beach Bag? - Korres Mango Butter Lipstick

Korres Mango Butter Lipstick with SPF 10 is super moisturizing and has shiny-colored tint to it. It goes on pretty sheer, probably because there is so much moisture in it, and has a shiny finish. It's a perfect color and moisturizer in one. It's available in the following colors:
Frost Pink
Natural Pink
Natural Rose
Nude
Cinnamon
Coral
Fuchsia *KorresUSA.com Exclusive Shade

You can purchase it directly from Korres.com or at Sephora.com. It retails at $18 at both locations.

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.

Total Beauty Post - 6-Step Morning Makeup Routine

The 6-Step Morning Makeup Routine

Need a super-simple makeup routine that'll help you look polished and pulled-together -- fast? These 6 easy steps will get you looking great in just a few minutes

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article Between feeding the kids, dressing them and yourself, and checking your e-mails (and OK, your Facebook page), putting on makeup can be tough to squeeze in to your morning must-dos. These 6 simple steps will help you streamline your routine and make it look like you spent hours in front of your bathroom mirror. Get steps

Beauty App Tuesday - LoveMySkin

This falls under both the Health and Beauty umbrella. Keep track of any suspicious spots and freckles with LoveMySkin, a $1 iPhone app, which that lets you plot marks on your body so you can alert your dermatologist to any changes.

Oh, Lola! by Marc Jacobs

Seems like just yesterday Dakota Fanning was the little girl in I Am Sam. Now, she's staring in Twilight movies and is the new face of Oh, Lola! fragrance from Marc Jacobs (campaign shot by Juergen Teller).

Oh, Lola! will be a sparkling fruity floral fragrance that is the flirty, playful yet sophisticated younger sister of the original Lola scent. The fragrance will launch in August at fine department stores nationwide.

Total Beauty Post

How to Fight Humidity with Curly Hair

One reader says the hot weather is making her curly hair crazy. See what our expert has to say

This is a TotalBeauty.com curly hair article This week's reader question comes from Minda in Michigan who doesn't know how to deal with her curly hair during frizz-inducing weather. See the expert tips to fight frizz now. Get tips

Rock & Republic Beauty Sale

I always get readers asking me about the Rock & Republic beauty sales after they are done. Don't miss this one!

Rock & Republic sale on HauteLook

Lancome Chris Benz tote GWP

Lancôme and Chris Benz are excited to partner on a limited-edition gift with purchase which will be sold exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue and saks.com from June 14-June 25.

The celebrated designer and frequent Lancôme collaborator is loved by celebrities like Jessica Szohr, Susan Sarandon, Elettra Wiedemann and Eva Amurri and now he’s created a tote solely for Lancôme customers. Beginning June 14^th, customers will receive the complimentary Chris Benz-designed tote with any $60 purchase, up to a $119 value. Printed with a chic, stylized silhouette, the exclusive design makes the perfect summer accessory.

Packed with Lancôme must haves (Définicils Precious Cells Mascara and Absolue Hand) you have the option to select your moisturizer (Absolue Premium BX or Absolue Precious Cells) and your pink (L’Absolu Rouge in Pink Sapphire, Juicy Tubes in Moulin Rose & Blush Subtil in Rose Fresque) or coral (L’Absolu Rouge in Fleur Impressioniste , Juicy Tubes in Coral Rush & Blush Subtil in Shimmer Coral Sunset) makeup trio to tote inside the Benz bag.

I'm thinking this tote would make a very cute beach bag. I don't have a Saks near me but I may just place an order online.

Father's Day Gift Ideas

Here are some cool Father's Day gift ideas....
The Callet
You guessed it, the cell phone case and wallet in one!
HairMax LaserComb
Is dad going a little bald? The HairMax LaserComb is the only at-home device cleared by the FDA to regrow hair for male pattern baldness. Now with three different options for men suffering from thinning hair, the HairMax LaserComb provides a beacon of hope, and more importantly, real results. It's a little on the pricier site, but could be worth it!
HeadBlade
This deluxe gift box is perfect for the Bald father in your life. Includes the new HeadBlade Sport: the fastest, easiest way to shave your head.

Brookstone Video Spy Pen
The Video Spy Pen is the perfect gift for dads on-the-go. Ordinary-looking pen lets you take notes and records color video. Built in 4GB USB flash drive stores up to 1.5 hours of video & data. Video Spy Pen, $69.99 www.brookstone.comCalvin Klein Euphoria for Men
Give Dad the gift of smelling good! Calvin Klein Euporhia for Men smells amazing! It's one of their newer scents. If you're strategic, you can pick it up at Ulta and get a free gift if they are running a promotion at the time.LUSH's Dirty Gift
This gift has massive amounts of macho manly must-haves with just the right amount of squeaky clean fun! $19.95 at www.lush.ca
Contains: Dirty toothy tabs 0.09g, Dirty perfume 2ml, Dirty Springwash shower gel 100ml, Dirty shaving cream 45g, Dirty hair cream 15g.

Gelac in Black Licorice

IBD Gelac in Black Licorice

Beauty Sales - Smashbox on HauteLook

Huge Smashbox sale on HauteLook today thru Thursday. From brushes to glosses, stock up while on sale!

Want some new nail colors for your fingers and tootsies? Check out the edgy colors from Ginger + Liz on HauteLook today.

Beauty App Tuesday - Sephora

Sephora has gone full force into the mobile world! They have both an iPhone app and mobile shopping site. Not only are they the leader in beauty and cosmetic shopping, but apparently they are in the forefront for going mobile as well!

(Sephora iPhone app screenshot)

Sephora's iPhone app, Sephora to Go, allows you shop, browse new products, get special mobile offers and more. Don't have an iPhone? Don't fret! Their mobile site, m.sephora.com, is mobile friendly for browsing and shopping right from your phone!

(Sephora mobile site screenshot)

Total Beauty Post: 9 New Self Tanners for Summer

9 New Self-Tanners for Summer

Get tan skin without risking melanoma

This is a TotalBeauty.com tanning article These babies guarantee a natural sun-kissed sheen or a dark goddess tan without the aid of the sun or the risk of wrinkles. And this season's newest options for bronzed skin are better than anything we've seen yet. See products

Barbie on Gilt Groupe!

Can't help but pass along today's Gilt Groupe sale....Barbie! It's Little Black Dress Barbie with accessories. Love it!

Giveaway Break - Dermacyte Oxygen Concentrate

Looking for a new skincare product, check out Dermacyte Oxygen Concentrate. Dermacyte Oxygen Concentrate is a unique and ultra-soothing formula that helps restore a youthful glow to your skin. Your complexion appears instantly brighter and energized after it is applied. Apply morning and night onto clean skin before any other products. Think of Dermacyte Oxygen Concentrate as an oxygen bar for your skin! Price: $84, 10 ml

**Giveaway***

Enter to win a bottle of Dermacyte Oxygen Concentrate!

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 Saturday , July 9th. I will randomly select one winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Beauty App Tuesday - Magazines on your iPad

If you're already an Allure, SELF or Glamour subscriber, you can download the magazines' free iPad app in the iTunes app store. You can also subscribe purely via iPad. I love seeing companies go digital!