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Drugstore Beauty Duty: The Weekly Top 5

Josi — 2009-07-05T17:42:56-07:00

Hello my beauties….Hope you all had a fabulous 4th! It’s been a long 3 months…still not in our home yet, need I say more? So what’s a girl to do when she is waiting around in 105 degree weather for her house to be finished? Get the kids in the car and head to Super Target for some quality beauty-isle time (and ply the kiddos w/ Starbucks goodies in the cart). Here are the highlights of my haul:

1. Even though my hide is still chapped at Sally Hansen for getting rid of my beloved Cornsilk, I did pick up their new Shea Butter Rapid Finish Nail Color Dryer (<$7). With the delicious scent of real almond oil, this spray did a great job drying my nails to the touch in 30 seconds while moisturizing my cuticles..(plus I like that it’s not aerosal)!

2. Did I tell you that I finally got my hands (or rather brushes) into Covergirl’s latest, Olay Simply Ageless Sculpting Blush in Lush Berry ($13.99)? I wasn’t totally convinced at first (even though I am a huge fan of the foundation) but the blush is just as fabulous…Can I just say that it gives the natural flush of a cheek stain with the ease of application of a powder? REALLY. Just remember one of the Golden Rules of makeup….Cream before powder never fear,powder before cream never…..Well, you’ll just end up with a big splotchy mess all over your face (couldn’t think of a rhyme…sorry)!

3. FINALLY, after hearing so many of you rave (Beth) about Boot’s Quick Thinking 4-in1 Wipes (<$6) I know why. These puppies take it ALL off, super-fast and super-easy (just like I like my men…lol!).

4. Confession- No matter what ANY beauty expert says (that toners are useless), I will be addicted to them FOR LIFE (as long as they are alcohol-free of course). I was tickled pink to find Boots Expert Sensitive Gentle Refreshing Toner at Target this trip. Not only is it the only drugstore toner that I have ever found that doesn’t contain Panthenol (it can make some of us break out)… it’s only $3.99!!!! Score one for moi.

5. So shaving the ol’ gams rates right up there with flossing most days for yours trully…and then there’s the lotion routine after. Well, it’s not nearly as laborious with Skintimate’s latest Moisturizing Cream Shave (<$4). I barely needed lotion after my shave…life changing? No, life enhancing? In a totally vain, superfical kind of way!

So there you have the Top 5. I am SO behind on the blogging my beauties…I have so many great things in store once I get moved back into my house (hopefully this week???). I’ll be covering the Latisse & Make-a-Wish event here in Dallas, interviewing the one-and-only Anastasia Soare, plus tons of other new product discoveries…So stay tuned!

Be Beautiful Y’all……

Better Hair Care Kit

noreply@blogger.com (DeJa Vu) — 2009-07-05T09:00:00-07:00

Here I put together a list of things that everyone relaxed head should have to better take care of your hair. This list is based on my experiences, so it may not contain everything you use. If there is something you recommend don't be afraid to comment.

Shampoo

Moisturizing and Detangling Shampoo
Clarifying Shampoo - I just add a bit of Baking Soda to my shampoo.

Conditioner

Deep Conditioner - This is, in my opinion, the single most important item when it comes to hair care.
Protein Conditioner
Leave-In Conditioner - You will want a heavy and a light one.

Combs/Brushes

Wide-Tooth Shower Comb
Soft Boar's Bristle Brush - Be sure its 100%.
Bone Comb - I don't personally have one, but have heard good things and in the process of getting one.

Styling Products

Non-Alcoholic Hair Gel
Heat Protectant - Use this every time you use heat or use a product that contains "cones."
Moisturizers

Styling Tools

Ceramic Flat Iron
Blow Dryer
Stand-Alone Dryer

Accessories - This section is very relative to your personal style.

Sleep Scarves
Sleep Bonnet
Plastic Caps
Pins and Clips
Rollers
Headbands
Banana Clips - My favorite for an old twist or braid out.

Amore Pacific Du Jour 7.5.09

Belle Du Jour — 2009-07-05T16:11:01-07:00

Amore Pacific is a very well known skin care line in Korea. I love Asian skin care lines because well..lets be honest, Asians skincare is simply wonderful, much more advanced than the US or Europe. Anyway I have very very dry skin so I got a sample of the Vitalizing Masque. You apply this and leave on overnight and wash off on the morning. I was told this is great for airplane rides too as the air is SO dry. I will definitely be trying that on my way over to the UK.

It applied like a gel and stayed a touch sticking through the night. Let me tell you though, I woke up with very plump and moisturized skin. I loved this. I might invest in a tube of this!

Fresh scrubbed face with a layer of gel on! Eeeeek...

What are you skin hydration tricks?

Karl Lagerfeld says...

noreply@blogger.com (Glamour Girl) — 2009-07-05T14:13:00-07:00

"A respectable appearance is sufficient to make people more interested in your soul," Karl Lagerfeld. [twitter.com]

Red Carpet Hair by Celebrity Stylist Johnny Wright

miz_walker@yahoo.com (Felicia/ ThisThatBeauty) — 2009-07-05T01:00:00-07:00

Celebrity hairstylist Johnny Wright lent his talents to 3-time NAACP award winning actress and BET.com red carpet host Terri J. Vaughn at the recent BET Awards in Los Angeles. The star graced the red carpet with a chic and sassy side swept look. To get the look at home, follow these tips from Johnny Wright:

Condition with Roots of Nature Reconstructing Treatment."Terri has been working out a lot so I wanted to reinforce the shine of her hair with a deep conditioner. The shea butter and green tea in the Roots of Nature Reconstructing Deep Treatment provide the moisture and shine she was looking for," advised Johnny Wright.

Style hair the day after shampooing and conditioning. Wright says, "Hair looks best the day after shampooing. When preparing for a special occasion, always plan to shampoo your hair the day prior."
For women with exceptionally dry hair, applying a small amount of Roots of Nature Strengthening Oil Moisturizer prior to styling will help seal the cuticle and provide a smooth sleek look.

For Terri's red carpet look Johnny went for a funky yet chic look that would complement her asymmetrical cut. He flat ironed her hair in quarter inch sections from top to bottom. "The key to achieving Terri's look is to have fun with it. When flat ironing, use the iron in random sections to add variety to the texture," commented Wright.

Contest Break - Get a $5 Gift Card to ELF

LipglossBreak@gmail.com (Angela Marie) — 2009-07-05T15:29:00-07:00

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July!

Be one of the first 100 people to leave a comment on ELF's blog post and win a $5 coupon to ELF cosmetics.

MAC Haul 7.5.09

Belle Du Jour — 2009-07-05T14:20:01-07:00

Small MAC haul last week. I finally got to use my Macpro card. yay.

Picked up, Pink Opal Pigment, Trace gold blush, Delft Paintpot, Pretty please lipstick, Pervette Lipstick, Rose Romance lipstick. Review on all coming up!

Style Challenge-Maxi Dress

noreply@blogger.com (Mets GirLL) — 2009-07-05T13:20:00-07:00

I have just sucked with posting pics of my daily outfits. I honestly don't know how people do it. I always say I'm going to do it as soon as I get home, and I forget and begin working out or shower. So why not get my lazy butt up like 1 minute earlier and try to do it then? I'm going to force myself to do it every day this week. Let's see if I can stick to it.

Anywho, this is my first maxi dress. I bought it for my cruise the day I met my Kendall love. I always thought that short girls couldn't wear maxi dress. Maybe we can't, but i feel stylish and oh so comfy in it.

Maxi Dress-F21-$14
Grey shrug-Filene's-$15

MaxStudio 40% Off Sale

Susan — 2009-07-05T13:00:28-07:00

40% off MaxStudio’s Summer Collection and free shipping coupon over $100!

Sauve Tori Spelling Gift Bag Giveaway!

NouveauCheap@gmail.com (Recessionista!) — 2009-07-05T13:17:00-07:00

Since day one, I have been a devoted fan of the original Beverly Hills 90210 (I still watch it on Soapnet) and, naturally, a fan of Tori Spelling (I also watch Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood on Oxygen channel). So I truly cannot express to you how excited I am to bring you this amazing giveaway from Suave (as you know, one of my favorite brands, ever).

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott were joined by over 100 guests to help celebrate daughter Stella’s first birthday. Guests included Melissa Joan Hart, Lisa Rinna, Harry Hamlin and Scott Baio. The lucky winner of this giveaway will receive an assortment of some of the very same gifts given to the guests at Stella's first birthday party!

The theme of Stella's first birthday was ladybugs (and I believe Stella's nickname, "Buggy", comes from this theme) so all of the gifts below incorporate the ladybug/garden party theme. Soooo cute!

Here's what the winner will receive:

Four bottles of Suave Kids 2 in 1 Shampoo Smoothers in Fairy Berry Strawberry (Retail: $2.20 each)

This gentle, creamy conditioning formula makes bath time tear-free, reducing tangles and split-ends and leaving hair feeling extra soft. Formulated to help eliminate tough tangles, it gently cleans and moisturizes for less than the more expensive brands.

One Pixie Bow (Retail: $6-$8 each):

[ NOTE: Images above are of various designs created for Stella's Birthday Party; winner will receive just one of these styles.]

A new twist and fresh new look to hair clips, Pixie Bows created custom Pixie Bows for Stella and Stella’s guests. The designers Sharon and Holly created flower felt clips and ladybug adorned felt clips for Stella and her guests.

One Cloud B Twilight Ladybug (Retail: $34)

From the Cloud B website:

Twilight Ladybug™ - Constellation Nightlight Transforms Any Room Into A Starry Night Sky
2008 Creative Child Magazine Top Choice of the Year, 2008 National Parenting Publications Honors Award

Float away in peaceful slumber under a beautiful star-filled sky. Twilight Ladybug makes bedtime fun and helps ease children’s fear of the dark by projecting a starry night sky onto bedroom ceiling and walls. Stars and Ladybug shell illuminate in three magical colors to help children sleep easier. The perfect sleep companion for children of all ages!

Twilight Ladybug Features:

Full night sky projection on ceiling and walls

Three color options: Sapphire Blue, Emerald Green & Ruby Red

Shell illuminates for a calming nightlight effect

Auto shut-off — 45 minute sleep timer

Twilight Ladybug Star Guide to help identify constellations

Includes Twilight Ladybug story and adoption certificate

Three AAA batteries

Dimensions: 14" long, 5.5" tall

Ideal for ages 2 to adult

One pair of Robeez Shoes (Retail: $31.95)

[Note: You will receive one pair similar or possibly identical to this pair of "Butterfly" Mini Shoez. Winner cannot request specific size; size received will most likely be Size 4, 9-12 mos]

Barefoot is best, choose Robeez next. The best shoe mimics bare feet, by supporting - not constricting tiny growing feet. Robeez footwear flex and bend with every step. They promote good balance and unrestricted growth, while protecting little feet from the world. They stay on too, with elasticized ankles to ensure a perfectly snug fit. From crawling to cruising, walking to running, for indoors and out, Robeez makes different shoes for newborns to four-year-olds. Robeez provided a variety of styles for Stella’s guests' gift bag in line with the Garden Tea Party theme.

Here's how to enter:

Leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite Suave product is and why.

That's it! That's all you have to do to be officially entered.

Now on to the (very important) fine print:

Contest ends Midnight Pacific on July 18th. I will select a winner via Random.org's List Randomizer. Winner will be notified by email (from me) on July 19th and will have 24 hours to respond or will forfeit prizes and another winner will be drawn.

1) You must be 18 or over to enter.

2) Contest open to US and Canada only.

3) If you leave more than one comment on this post, you will be disqualified.

4) If you do not leave a clear method of contact in your comment, you will be disqualified (email address must be in the comment or easily accessed via your profile)

5) Winner will have exactly 24 hours to respond to my email or will forfeit the prizes and another winner will be drawn.

Again, I am beyond excited to bring you this giveaway of adorable items for the beautiful baby in your life! Best of luck!

Street Chic Du Jour 7.5.09

Belle Du Jour — 2009-07-05T12:10:56-07:00

Check me out!

http://gothamcitytrend.com/2009/07/01/on-the-prowl-for-chic-nyc-trendsetters/

Bad Photoshop...

noreply@blogger.com (GlossMenagerieDotCom) — 2009-07-05T09:57:00-07:00

Sunday Beauty Reads

Dao — 2009-07-05T11:08:58-07:00

Hi everybody,

Happy Sunday! Some couple of days ago, we had a terrible rain that lasted for hours and cut off our electricity afterward. Then some days later, this is what happened:

A family of mushrooms!
Although I'm not a roomster, I don't think they are edible.

They make me wonder about the marvel of nature and how little we know about our environment. How's your weekend going so far?

But wait, don't go yet! This week's beauty reads is coming up next.

It's Mario Badescu week at The Informed Makeup Maven where a new MB product is reviewed everyday. Don't forget to enter IMM's giveaways!

Dao from My Makeup Blog discovered a way to have Gisele Bunchen's hair without using heat.

Beauty Anonymous takes you to the ocean-inspired makeup collections.

Alison Blackman of the Advice Sisters has just published the Advice Sisters bi-monthly, Summer 2009 What Works Beauty, Cosmetics & Fashion review column featuring 25 pages chock full of Summer-safe products for every budget and every activity!.

Fabulous Over Forty has a favorite brand of aromatherapy for body and mind.

More Than a Pretty Face presents Part 1 of her interview with makeup artist extraordinaire Sam Fine. Stay tuned for Part 2!

The Beauty Couch is giving away two ChapStick True Shimmers to fulfill all your shimmery dreams.

Don't forget to enter Beauty in Real Life's giveaway with Perricone MD! Click here to enter to win an Advanced Face Firming Activator!!

Visit Lipgloss Break to Enter to Win Vera Wang Rock Princess and Barielle Summer Sugar Rush Nail Collection!

P.S: If you like my blog, please subscribe to my feed. Thanks a lot!

Blu Bijoux Azure Flower Ring

Krista — 2009-07-05T11:30:23-07:00

Blu Bijoux Azure Flower Ring $45.00

This gold plated ring is adorned with a gold plated 3-dimensional flower with a sparkling Austrian crystal center. The petals have been covered with azure enamel for a fabulous look. The flower measures 1 inch in diameter and sits on top of an adjustable band that will fit most fingers.

The Savvy Stylist: Hot, Hot, HOT Florida Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Dana) — 2009-07-05T11:00:00-07:00

Elyse hates the oppressive heat of summer but has to head down to Florida at the end of July for an outdoor wedding. Yikes! She wants a look that will keep her cool, but she's curvy so she doesn't want anything above the knee.

I hope you like this look, Elyse, for just $86.26.

Paper Chasin by China Glaze

perfecttenn86@yahoo.com (Tennsley) — 2009-07-05T09:01:00-07:00

Paper Chasin lives up to its name. It is a money green color w/ a slight luster finish w/ a bit of shimmer too. I applied three coats for super intense color, but 2 coats would have definitely sufficed. I used Seche Vite Base Coat, as well as the Seche Vite Fast Dry Top Coat to get that smooth shiny finish. $6.50 @ Ulta.

Smart Haircare:JLife Hair Care Dead Calm Shampoo & Conditioner

The Smart Stylist — 2009-07-05T07:02:05-07:00

JLife Hair Care Dead Calm Straigh Shampoo $16.00 Conditioner $20.00As I was getting my haircut, I told my hairstylist how someone with short hair like me have problems with the humidity and how my...

Want to read more? Visit my site TheSmartStylist.com!

Deep Clean Your Way to Perfect Skin

Melissa — 2009-07-05T08:39:19-07:00

Deep Clean Your Way to Perfect Skin

Use these tips, tricks and classic beauty products to get your most gorgeous skin ever

Your skin has to be clean before you can even think about trying to treat any skin issues. Find out how to get your skin clean and healthy, so you'll have the ideal foundation for a perfect complexion.

See tips

Blush Patrol

(author unknown) — 2009-07-05T07:27:08-07:00

Yesterday while looking for earrings, I stumbled upon some blush at the local mall. I KNOW that I was very ANTI-Hello Kitty, but when I found that my local MAC counter still had Tippy available, I had to buy it. No, I'm not proud of myself. Yes, I still find Hello Kitty stupid. Yes, I love the color. Clearly, I am a woman at odds with myself. Other items include WnW's Spotlight Peach and Warming Organics by Physician's Formula.

I am just loving Tippy, but the other two are much too similar to other blushers that I own. Oh well!

IPopperz Earbuds Make Life Just a Little Bit More Fun

2009-07-05T06:00:21-07:00

When I first saw a photo of earbuds from IPopperz, I had to look twice to figure out that they weren't some kind of new jewelry item! And when I realized that these clever, decorative but items...