beauty in real life...

maria sharapova did NOT cut her hair...you may sleep easy tonight

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:32:00 +0000

what the hell is it with celebrities posting pictures of themselves with short hair, waiting for the reaction, and then being all like it's a joke people!!!

so annoying.

well, the budding amateur comedian posted an update today on her facebook wall and here's a little snippet:

wow, when I posted those photos with the short hair I had no idea everyone would all go bananza....( my dear friends, I never actually said I cut my hair!) so for the sake of my email inbox and it's stressful 24 hours, I would like to show you the below pictures...my hair is still long...and blonde.

no maria, you never actually said you cut your hair, but you definitely implied it.

i mean...duh!

the thing that's the most shocking to me though is the reaction.

namely the backlash (i'm guessing) that she received?

i mean, were people actually going apesh*t and clogging her inbox with emails that have the words why, why, WHY????!!!! in the subject line?

seriously???

get a grip people, it's just hair.

facebook.com/Sharapova

cute (short) summer style...maria sharapova chops off her hair

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:23:00 +0000

how freakin' cute is maria sharapova's new cut??

the tennis phenom...who i follow (or "like" on facebook...i can't figure out that facebook terminology), recently posted this new pic, of her much shorter crop, on her wall.

i love it and i think it looks crazy adorable on her.

what do you think?

bobbi brown 20% off friends and family event

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:42:00 +0000

i honestly wished i had realized this yesterday BEFORE i bought a crap-load of bobbi goodies.

oh well.

head on over to bobbibrowncosmetics.com and start spending.

no code necessary for your discount and free shipping with purchases over $65.

go nuts.

better late than never...michelle williams oscar makeup deets

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:05:00 +0000

so....um...i've been gone for ages huh?

whole lotta stuff going on here that i will get to at a later date, but for now i wanted to get this up because i effing love michelle williams and LOVED her look at the oscars.

yes.

i know.

i said it.

oscars.

i am that late people.

anyway, here's the scoop on her makeup look that went with her coral dress (louis vuitton!!) and amazing hair.

does she not have the best short cut around??

read on...

all makeup by chanel celebrity makeup artist angela levin:

angela levin: my inspiration was a flower! when i saw michelle in her stunning dress, it made me think of a beautiful rose i have in my garden. like that flower, she looked so gorgeous and delicate, so i decided to use an array of spring hues!

products:

skincare -
i began by hydrating her skin with a light layer of chanel sublimage la creme texture supreme ($390).

eyes -
next, i used chanel quadra eyeshadow in mystic eyes ($58), using half moon strokes on the lids to maintain a round, soft feeling. for an added pop of glamour, i placed a bit of chanel soft touch eye shadow in tigerlily ($28.50) on her lids. under the eyes, i used the darkest color, the neutral deep brown with gold flecks shade, from chanel quadra eyeshadow in mystic eyes ($58). for her eye brows, chanel sculpting eyebrow pencil in blond clair ($29). to the top and bottom lashes, i applied two coats of chanel inimitable mascara in noir ($30).

face -
foundation...to further enhance michelle's already gorgeous skin, i applied chanel vitalumière aqua compact ($58) for a hydrated, flawless, revitalized and radiant look.
blush...for the cheeks, i applied my favorite new cheek color, exclusive creation blush horizon de chanel ($58).
highlighter...to accentuate the natural contours of michelle's face, i lightly added chanel limited edition natural finish pressed powder in jasmin ($45) to her cheeks. i also added this to her shoulders for a slight highlight as well.

lips -
for Michelle's bright, purpley-pink lips, i mixed two chanel rouge coco shades from chanel's spring collection: rouge coco lip colour in paradis, a pink coral with rouge coco lip colour in destineé, a spring plum (each $32).

To find the products listed, click the links or head on over to chanel.com. you could also check out your local chanel counter.

lindsay lohan is a ginger once again...whew!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:25:00 +0000

while i can't say that it was keeping me up at night, i can say that i'm so glad that la lohan finally ditched her blonde locks and went back to red.

honestly, i just felt that the blonde shade did not suit her.

you feel me??

anyway...if you're thinking about trying to switch things up and go red too, here's elizabeth hiserodt, a colorist at the serge normant at john frieda salon in new york, with a little advice on how to pick the right shade of roja.

where to start?

well, just take a look at your wrist...

if your veins are blue - you have a cooler skin tone and should stay away from “warmer” hair colors. when warm hair color gets matched with cool skin tones, your skin tends to look pink. reds that look best on your have blue undertones.

if you are seeing a greener tone - then you probably have a golden skin tone. feel free to play around with golden browns, reddish tones, and honey shades—this skin tones wears “copper” reds really well.

olive skin tones are tricky - stay away from warmer hair colors – it can make skin with “green” undertones look sallow. olive skin tones are really best matched with brunette shades.

if your skin is dark – stay away from copper reds and look for reds with cherry and violet in them.

clinique repairwear uplifting firming cream

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:50:00 +0000

my love/obsession with clinique knows no bounds.

just as i was thinking about trying a new moisturizer...one that would be a little more aggressive at fighting back the hands of time (*ahem*)...this popped up on my front porch.

it was as if someone from clinique pr had a major esp moment and was all like jenn needs this ish asap!!

god i love them.

to say that this cream is awesome on all levels isn't saying enough.

first off, it's not as expensive as you'd think...it's right at $58.

it also does a heck of a lot for those dollars people.

now, don't worry your pretty little head honey.

i'm not going to go on and on and bore you to death with all the technical talk...mainly because i never understand of word of that stuff anyway.

what i am going to tell you is, since receiving this cream a little while ago, i have nothing but happy thoughts of unicorns and rainbows.

and my skin looks pretty amazing too.

seriously.

i've noticed that those little lines that start creeping up once you hit the big 4-0 aren't looking so line-y and that just works for me, thank you very much.

it doesn't contain any spf, but that didn't disturb me one bit from applying it during the day and night.

i just add some spf on top for the daytime, but that's just me.

you go ahead and do whatever you see fit.

i don't judge.

well...not all the time.

moving on...

i cannot stress enough that this creamy goodness is ma-jor and has now been added to my must have list.

you know, the one that exists purely in my mind because i'm too lazy to actually write it down?

yup...that one.

get yours at clinique.com or your local clinique counter.

disclosure: i clearly received a sample from clinique for review, but would not hesitate to purchase this again because it is now my fave.

pureology's swanky new look

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:41:00 +0000

how genius is the new packaging from pureology??

being that i ALWAYS turn my shampoos upside down in the shower (so that i can get every single last precious drop) it makes sense to create a bottle that allows you to do so easily.

i cannot even begin to tell you how many times precariously perched bottles have fallen and landed on my foot mid-shower.

ouch!!

it's still the same concentrated formula, but you're able to get at least 70+ shampoos out of each bottle.

impressive...right??

they're also 100% recyclable and now use more sustainable practices with the production process.

in case you're wondering what exactly they do...you can read about it on their website pureology.com.

happy shampooing!!

here's some new "sh*t" for you to enjoy...

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:01:00 +0000

by now you've heard of the sh*t girls say videos and the other parodies that have joined the fray.

this one is right up there as one of my favorites...mainly because it's funny and the hairstylist featured is so darn adorable.

i mean, i want him to be MY stylist pronto.

dare you not to laugh...

clinique lid smoothie antioxidant 8-hour eye color

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:16:00 +0000

hello!!

how have you been?

it's been ages hasn't it??

sorry.

i'll spare you the excuses and the drama and the hoopla and just get to the good stuff...the review.

those of you who really really know me, are aware that my adoration for clinique goes far and wide.

i love how they just get it right every single time and don't charge you an arm and a leg for a product.

they just don't.

a new fave of mine is their lid smoothie antioxidant 8-hour eye color.

it's cream based and comes in a nifty little tube that has this neat little cooling applicator thingy that feels oh-so-good on your lids.

the best part is you don't need to use a brush to apply if you don't want to.

all i do is squeeze a little on the middle of my eyelid, spread it a bit with the applicator, and then finish up with my finger.

that's it.

done.

once i apply it, it's pretty much there for the rest of the day.

essential when you have a 2 year old hanging off of you at any given moment.

do you honestly think she'd let me take a break to re-apply?

yeah...not gonna happen.

there are 12 colors to choose from, but my favorite is bit-o-honey...a sweet little neutral that just puts the finishing touch on my look.

you can find these at your local clinique counter, or online at clinique.com.

disclosure: i received a sample from clinique for review.

ghd limited edition era collection

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:20:00 +0000

Over the years, I've heard much discussion involving the awesomeness that is the ghd flat iron.

Until I recently tried it out for myself, I had no idea how great they really are.

They're amazing.

And talk about speedy?

The ghd flat iron heats up in seconds.

Seconds!

Essential if you are in dire need of straight locks and have zero time to wait for your iron to be hot enough to do its job.

Once ready, it straightened my hair easily...no fuss, no muss.

Love that.

To top it off, it even comes with a sleep mode that automatically shuts it off after 30 minutes...perfect for the forgetful straight hair lover.

As if the flat iron itself wasn't amazing, you can now get one in a sweet limited-edition collection.

Ghd’s new Era’s Collection allow you to reinvent iconic looks from the most stylish eras: Glamour Era, New Wave Era (seen in pic above) and Boho Chic Era.

Each collection includes:
• a sleek ghd Gold Professional 1” styler
• heat resistant purse per collection
• two ghd straight plastic hair clips
• Protective styler heat guard
• step-by-step booklet showing you how to recreate the styles at home

Check out the collection for yourself at your local Sephora or sephora.com.

disclosure: i received a sample for review...honestly though, i wouldn't hesitate to buy this one for myself or gift one to a worthy friend.

it's been a crazy few weeks...

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:40:00 +0000

So...where have I been?

Well, we've been doing a little traveling.

I have two kids under the age of 5 who are driving me insane.

It's also been hot as hades out and I've been sweating my tushie off.

I am excited about a couple of things though.

The first of which is the fact that August is almost here and THAT means that school is right around the corner!

YAY!!

Please do not judge me.

I adore my children and I would do anything for them, but for the love of god they are driving me nuts.

It's been so hot outside that they really can't play outside.

That means that it's indoor play and craziness and whining.

Not fun.

My oldest, Little L, will be starting Kindergarten in the fall and we're both excited.

Well, excited and a little sad because he's my baby and getting so big and all that.

My littlest, Little E, will be starting preschool for 2 year olds.

It's only two days a week, but can I get a "hell yeah"?

With the nuttiness (hopefully) coming to a close, I will try to catch up and post a lot more than I have.

Until then, it'll still be a little sporadic and I'm sorry about that.

Anyway....

Just to give you a little chuckle, here's my favorite commercial of all time.

This will be me in the next week or so...just sayin'.

Stay tuned and please keep coming back.

I love having you here.

qvc customer choice beauty awards

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 14:26:00 +0000

Now's the chance for your voice to be heard.

QVC is holding their first ever Customer Choice Beauty Awards featuring many of the beauty goodies that you've tried and loved.

All you have to do is head over to qvc.com and click on your fave beauty products from the chosen nominees.

That's it!

My love for Tarte goes far and wide, so I have to give them a little shout-out because they're nominees in seven categories.

Just click on the pic above to get a better view, then click here to start voting!

Editor's Note: Voting is over now...I supplied the wrong link and it's apologies all around. Don't blame me, blame my offspring and the fact that I'm going to be 40 in two weeks. My bad!!

how-to...jada pinkett smith's redbook cover hair

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:38:00 +0000

I am not lying when I say that I'm positively in l-o-v-e with Jada's hair on this cover.

So pretty.

Today I deliver the how-to's as they were delivered to me via email earlier today.

Read on...

Celebrity hairstylist Marcia Hamilton created Jada's sizzling summer look for the August cover of Redbook Magazine.

Here's what she did:

1. To begin, blow out hair out using a large boar bristle round brush. Make sure to prep hair before drying. I used a moisture rich leave in conditioner and a couple drops of an oil.

2. Next, set hair with a large barrel curling iron working from the bottom to the top. Take large sections, no bigger than the size of your iron. Twist hair, then wrap it around the iron, close and hold for a few seconds. Pin each curl. When you're finished, spray with White Sands Infinity Hairspray and let sit for 10 minutes.

3. Remove all the pins from the set and put IT&LY Hairfashion Pure Water Drops in your hands to smooth fly away hairs while finishing. Run your fingers through waves to produce this gorgeous cover ready look.

john frieda precision foam colour

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:21:00 +0000

I'm probably the worst at-home hair color-er that's ever existed.

I get it everywhere...myself included.

While my hair ends up looking great after I'm done, I have to go over every blessed surface with a Magic Eraser to remove the dye.

Not fun.

This stuff made all of the above a thing of the past.

John Frieda's new Precision Foam Colour is super easy to use and stays where you put it till you wash it out.

I'm serious here.

I followed the instructions to a T and was amazed at the coverage of (ahem) my grays and the fact that I didn't splatter it all over the place.

As per the usual.

All that I was left with was beautifully colored hair that felt soft and looked incredibly shiny.

Perfection!

To find out more info and to select your shade, click here.

disclosure: a sample was provided

beauty buys under $10...covergirl natureluxe mousse mascara

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:26:00 +0000

While you will never see me wearing tons of makeup...sorry, it just ain't me...you will see me wearing the basics to look "daytime presentable":

-tinted moisturizer
-blush (normally a cream or a stain, but sometimes powder)
-a little mascara
-a sheer gloss

If I'm going out, I might throw in a little smudgy liner and a bit of shadow, but that's it.

My go-to mascaras tend to run the gamut, but CoverGirl is the brand I tend to reach for the most.

Why?

Well, they stay put, look good, and wash off easily at the end of the day.

No remover required.

I mean...seriously...who has time for that?

Also, if you're the kind of gal who goes through a lot of mascara, it's crazy inexpensive.

A huge bonus if you ask me.

CoverGirl's newest offering in the mascara department is their NatureLuxe Mousse Mascara.

Thanks to ingredients like natural beeswax, carnauba wax and tapioca polymers, it's incredibly light and feels like nothing on...all while delivering lift and volume.

I tried brown, which I really like for it's subtle effect on my lashes.

There's also a black, very black, and black/brown for you to choose from as well.

It's CoverGirl, so you can find it at any mass market retailer for under $10 each.

Love that.

To find out more, visit covergirl.com.

disclosure: a sample was provided by pr for covergirl

loving her cut...emma watson

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:33:00 +0000

Here's the textbook example of how to grow out your short do effortlessly.

Emma's starting-to-grow-it-out new style was on full display at the London premiere of the new Harry Potter movie.

And it's so ridiculously cute.

While my husband seems to think that the best way to grow out a short cut is to just let it grow and not cut it till it's long, I can tell you that the most important thing is to find a great hairstylist that you can work with throughout the long (tedious?) process.

Emma's a smarty, so she enlisted the help of Rodney Cutler of Cutler Salon...who did an awesome job in my opinion.

Now I have a new style to drool over while I begin growing out mine again.

summerize your hair

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 11:13:00 +0000

Summer is here in full force.

Unfortunately, the first thing to fall victim to the summer heat is your hair.

Am I right?

No need to fret though, lucky for you some super fab heat proof hair styling tips popped up into my inbox recently and I'm gonna share them with you.

Just because I'm that awesome.

So without further ado, read on for some great tips from top stylist - Zahir Ziani, the National Creative Director at Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas.

· Don’t touch! – Playing or touching your hair can loosen the style out of its shape and create friction causing hair to expand, increasing volume and frizz

· Be cool – Skip blow drying and heated styling tools when you can in the summer. Excess heat can damage your hair cuticles and cause parched, frizzy hair

· Go long – When temperatures and humidity are at their highest, control your hair by keeping it long and heavy. The trick I use with all my clients is to add in curl to the ends with a roller so hair becomes “anchored” or weighed down

· Accept change – The texture of your hair will fluctuate with the seasons, so the products you use in spring may not be effective for smoothing hair and taming frizz during summer. Kerastase Bain Oleo-Relax is a perfect summertime beauty essential!

· Wear SPF – Hair, like skin, needs protection from harmful UV exposure. Look for hair care brands that offer sun protection with a minimum of SPF 15. Also similar to your skin, use hair care products formulated with antioxidant vitamins (A, C, E) to prevent against free radical damage. Add a vitamin B complex supplement to your beauty regimen to maintain health, shiny hair all year long

· Bounce-back – Use fabric-wrapped elastics; they are gentle on your hair and less likely to cause breakage and frizz. If you only wear non-metal elastics, do not wrap it around your hair more than twice. Before you go to bed, remove any elastic gently, as it can tangle hair during the night

Last but not least, make sure you visit your hair stylist at the start of every season to make sure you have the right cut and products to maintain smooth, shiny hair.

To learn more about Red Door Spa’s salon services, head on over to reddoorspas.com!

jillian michaels ripped in 30

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:20:00 +0000

How can you not want to purchase a workout dvd that makes that promise?

I recently purchased Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 dvd after reading a few great reviews on Amazon.

All you need for the workout is a set of handweights and a mat if you have a hard floor.

I also suggest a towel for wiping up the massive amounts of sweat that will be pouring off of you.

First off, let me say that I was a so-so fan of Jillian prior to this video.

I sorta-kinda liked her on the Biggest Loser (back in my much heavier days, when I would watch said show while eating a pint of chocolate chip ice cream) and so-so liked her on her own show...even if it was short lived.

I freaking love her on this workout video.

L-O-V-E.

She has the right combo of humor, intensity, and overall amazingness that's able to carry you through each 24 minute workout.

The concept is really simple, she implies circuit training in a 3-2-1 method.

3 minutes of strength, followed by 2 minutes of cardio, and ending with 1 minute of ab work.

There are 3 circuits total, along with a warm up and cool down.

There are also 4 different workouts based on four different weeks...week 1, week 2, week 3, and week 4.

Each new week is meant to be harder, as well as different than the last.

She does this so it keeps everything new and fresh so you don't get bored.

I consider myself (at this point in the game) in decent shape....I tend to run (on average) anywhere from 25 to 35 miles a week.

While performing week 1's workout I thought that I was gonna pass out.

Seriously.

I had run for just 3 miles that day, but WOW this was intense.

If you're watching it for the first time, I do suggest that you either watch it all the way through, or use the dvd remote to pause the workout.

Each workout is only 24 minutes total, so she tends to go through each exercise pretty quickly.

Within the first few minutes of the workout, I started to sweat.

By the halfway point it was a full-on pour.

At the end, my shirt was soaked through.

I am not joking.

Jillian suggests that you only do her tape 5-6 days a week and take at least one day off.

Due to the fact that I run and I'm training for my second half marathon (philly bound this time!) I just used her tape three days a week and used the same week for about three weeks.

Does that make sense?

I'm glad I did because now I'm now on to week 2 and I can only say that it's waaaaaaaay more difficult that week 1.

Like night and day different.

After doing her week 1 workout for a bit longer, I really really noticed a difference all over.

My legs and arms are really improving and I'm seeing a lot more definition in my abs.

Woo-hoo!!

Remember though, I'm also running 5-6 days a week and doing the tape about 3-4 depending on my mood.

While I don't think that just doing the tape will make you completely "ripped in 30" I do think you'll get an amazing workout that will get you moving and burning some calories.

If you really want to see some improvement, I think it might help to add a little more cardio somewhere in your day.

For example, do the tape in the morning and then later on that day do about 30 minutes of cardio besides.

The 30 doesn't have to be insane, even walking will help.

Just get moving.

Combine the two along with a great eating plan (Jillian even provided a free download for one with her dvd!) and you'll be well on your way to losing some major weight!!

Find it at amazon.com.

tarte lipsurgence natural lip lusters

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:29:00 +0000

Just for the record, any makeup product that comes in chubby pencil form will win my heart over in a hot second.

These cute/adorable/chubby little sticks from Tarte are the bee's knees of fabulousness.

Inside each stick are ingredients that hydrate and smooth your lips.

Boy do they moisturize.

Plus they're made without all of those synthetics, parabens, and the other not-good-for-you standbys.

If any of the above doesn't grab you, there's always the colors.

Six gorgeously sheer shades to choose from.

One that's in my bag right now is the shade to the right...glisten.

A sweet little sheer peach that's just perfect for right now and beyond.

Get some.

Find more info at tartecosmetics.com.

disclosure: samples were provided by pr

it's a 10 miracle leave-in product

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:00:00 +0000

I am deeply, deeply in love with this product.

This has to rank up there as my favorite leave-in thus far.

Why?

Well, it makes my short hair look amazing.

All I do is spray it on after towel drying my hair, then brush it and finger-comb it into place.

While I know that I can use a blow dryer, I generally let it air dry.

The result?

Soft hair that keeps its shape, minus the slight frizzies I generally get this time of year.

I can even get away with not having to use my Aveda Control Paste after, if I so choose.

Worth it's weight in gold in my book.

Find yours at your local salon and beauty supplier.

disclosure: a sample was provided

so loving this go-to neutral from essie...

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:15:00 +0000

I have to admit, I did not see Ginnifer's movie Something Borrowed.

I get very few "girly movie" picks and I used mine for Bridesmaids.

The only reason I actually got away with that is because of the hilarious trailers that were everywhere on the net.

Otherwise that movie would have been a no-go with the hubs.

He avoids rom-coms and comedy-dramas (a dramedy?) like the plague.

Sad, but true.

What I love about the above pic of Ginnifer Goodwin at the premiere of her movie...besides her cut, her dress and makeup...is her nails.

Natural color with the perfect nail length.

Love.

Her polish pick?

Essie polish in Better Together from their aptly titled Wedding Collection.

Described as a neutral sandy shade, I think that it's just great for summer.

Don't you agree?

john frieda and harry josh live webcast

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:39:00 +0000

Ever wish you had a hair expert on speed dial?

Well, here's the next best thing...

John Frieda International Creative Consultant Harry Josh will be hosting a live 30-minute interactive webcast today at 6pm est...and you're invited!!

During the Damage Control: Live Webcast, Harry will reveal how to practice safe styling with the John Frieda Full Repair Collection by not only reversing the look and feel of overworked hair, but also shielding hair from the effects of overstyling.

All you have to do is simply sign up for the webcast via the Facebook link below or through the John Frieda website, and submit a question that you would like to see Harry answer during the webcast. By doing this, you will automatically receive one full-size product from the collection!

Additionally, Harry will provide a special code during the webcast that participants can use to enter to win the grand prize – a trip to New York and a haircut/style with Harry!

So...what's stopping you?

Click here to take you to the John Frieda Facebook page and get yourself signed up!

bobbi brown spf 15 tinted moisturizer

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:41:00 +0000

I'm such a sucker for a great tinted moisturizer.

I've tried a lot over the years and this new one from Bobbi Brown is my current obsession.

Once I heard that Bobbi was releasing a new tinted moisturizer, I swung by my local counter at Nordies and checked out the hoopla.

The BB artist swatched me and informed me that I would need a slightly darker shade than I've been using...who knew?

He also suggested the oil free version because it would hold up in the heat and last longer.

Ok...works for me.

Picking out the Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free in light to medium, he used his fingers and a foundation brush to smooth it on all over.

Is it just me, or is it the BEST feeling having your makeup applied by someone else?

Once he finished, I glanced in the mirror and loved the result.

My skin, but better.

He threw on a little Sheer Color Cheek Tint in Sheer Raspberry and did a sweet little stain trick with her Rich Lip Color in Guava.

Loved them all and bought them all.

Done!

Find out more at your local Bobbi Brown counter, or try bobbibrowncosmetics.com.

disclosure: i bought everything listed here myself.

lovingeco

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 11:55:00 +0000

Lately I've been trying to get into a more cleaner living lifestyle.

While I'm not going to go full-on vegan anytime soon, I am starting to introduce more vegetarian meals and eco-friendly products into our home.

The only downfall to this is the fact that organic can often mean expensive.

Enter LovingEco.

Launching June 6th, LovingEco is a members-only, social commerce platform, that offers unsurpassed and innovative eco-friendly products at exclusive price points (up to 70% off retail), without compromising style.

Starting tomorrow, with Clean Living, the site will be working with many brands in the beauty universe including: Clary Sage Organics, Goddess of Skin, Golden Earth and LaLicious.

Through a series of limited-time and brand-specific sale events, subscribing consumers will be given the opportunity to access and shop for eco-friendly, fair trade and natural products at a discount including: fashion, accessories, beauty and kids items.

Each sale features the best eco-friendly brands, which are hand-selected and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Additionally, 3% of net proceeds from each purchase is donated to the current tastemaker charity to help support a social or environmental cause.

So it's a win-win for everybody.

Here's a screen shot to pique your interest:

I know I'll be checking it out...how about you?

tarte amazonian clay 12-hour blush

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer) — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:34:00 +0000

When I tested this blush, my first thought was my mom would love this.

Let me explain a little.

A few years back, my mother went through one of the most awful health scares ever.

She was in the hospital for about two weeks and after her recovery from the intense surgery, I went up to her room to see her.

The first thing she said to me after saying hello was Jennifer, you need more blush.

I am totally serious.

The women was recovering from a major operation to treat a disease and her first comment involved the fact that I did not have enough makeup on my face.

It sounds kind of nuts, but that is why I love her.

She's crazy, but the most wonderful kind of crazy there is and I wouldn't have it any other way.

She's also fully recovered and is doing very well...just in case you were thinking this post was heading in a different direction altogether.

To say that my mom is a little blush obsessed would be an understatement.

She would love this product as much as I do.

Tarte's Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush is a fabulous new addition to my makeup bag.

Made with all good-for-you ingredients, it also lasts much longer than other powder blushers that I've tried.

Delivers a gorgeous burst of color and blends in without making my cheeks look all powdery.

Essential.

It comes in 8 shades and here are my three faves:

Dollface

An adorable light pink that works amazingly well for my light/medium skin tone.

Makes for a great pop of color!

Tipsy

I have this in the Cheek Gel Stain too and I love them both.

Gives you that peachy-coral glow that's great with a (faux) tan...or not!

Blissful

A delicious warm peach that's got that itty-bitty hint of pink that I love.

If you're after a peachy blush and you have a lighter complexion, try this.

Find these and the other 5 shades at your local Sephora, sephora.com, or tartecosmetics.com.

disclosure: samples were provided