Friday, June 29, 2012

SCORE ALLURE'S FALL BEAUTY BOX WHILE IT'S HOT!

Mark your calendars because Allure's Fall Beauty Box will launch on July 24th. I bought the Summer Beauty Box and it had some fabulous products that I have come to love ♥ 

Don't miss out!

ALLURE'S FALL BEAUTY BOX


Get ready to stock up on the must-have beauty essentials of the season. Allure's Fall Beauty Box is packed with full-size products from your favorite brands, including Aveeno, Bioré, Burt's Bees, Miss Professional, Oscar Blandi, and more. On sale July 24, so act quickly. For details, pick up the August issue of Allure or visit allureaccess.com.

Olay Regenerist Night ...$40.56 Sam's Club

Thursday, June 28, 2012

CRAYOLA CRAYONS MINI NAILPOLISH

Our childhoods were defined by Crayola crayons. They were status symbols, learning tools and just darn fun. Who hasn't wished that you could really paint your nails with the multitude of colors that came in your crayon box. I know that I did and I tried it too; which was met with little success. LOL

Now Crayola has the perfect solution!

A super cute box of mini nail polish makes us wax nostalgic, but also provides us with some seriously colorful nail situations. Includes eight bottles in your favorite colors. Each bottle is 0.07 fl oz. Box measures 4.25"x5.75"x1.5"


Why stop at your coloring book? Crayola has launched eight super-bright nail polish colors. Play-time loving kids and adults can dig into a vintage Crayola box of nail colors for two bright pinks, two blues, a yellow, purple and an orange polish.


The box of brights retails for $12 at FredFlare.com.

FredFlare is an online e-retailer and currently does not have a brick and mortar store. However their online store is safe and secure so you can feel confident when ordering from them. This will be my second purchase from them and I haven't had a bad experience yet.

According to Wikipedia...
Fredflare.com is an online store selling various items, including accessories, men's and women's clothing, stationery and home decor. It sells many different brand names, such as Paul Frank and Tokidoki. Named after Fred Astaire, it was created by Keith and Chris in 1998, originally selling beverage coaster off the back of a bicycle in SoHo, New York, not yet being an online store.

When placing an order with them you do have the option to pick up your order. They are located at 300 Kingsland Ave, Suite F, Brooklyn NY 11222 (between Nassau Ave. and Norman Ave.). Their warehouse is open M-F 9am to 5pm EST.

Or you can have your order shipped to you for a small fee. To avoid the shipping fees use code "CUTE" at checkout with your $50 order and shipping is free. I should receive my polishes in about a week, (standard ground shipping was $10) and I'll post a review with swatches then.

Beauty companies are always nabbing inspiration from the past.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

CHANEL - BOMBAY EXPRESS DE CHANEL


A lavish makeup collection inspired by an opulent vision of India with a luxurious palette of luminous gold and earth tones, accentuated by dramatic black. Now available! ♥ Enjoy an exclusive preview on chanel.com.


This precious golden powder highlights cheekbones and eyelids with an iridescent touch. An embossed motif recreates the brocade pattern from an Indian-inspired collection created by Gabrielle Chanel in the 1960s.

For precise application, a beveled sculpting brush accompanies the powder. Part of the limited-edition BOMBAY EXPRESS DE CHANEL Collection.


ROUTE DES INDES DE CHANEL
ILLUMINATING POWDER WITH SHIMMER
Limited Edition

$ 80.00 USD
Shade 15


A glowing mix of pale gold and luminous silver recalls the traditional festival of lights with opulence. Part of the limited-edition BOMBAY EXPRESS DE CHANEL Collection.


LE VERNIS - DIWALI
NAIL COLOUR
Limited Edition

$ 30.00 USD


This beautifully sunny earth tone awakens cheeks with an elegant glow. Part of the limited-edition BOMBAY EXPRESS DE CHANEL Collection.


JOUES CONTRASTE
POWDER BLUSH
Limited Edition

$ 43.00 USD
03 BRUME D'OR


ROUGE COCO SHINE Hydrating Sheer Lipshine provides lasting moisturizing shine in a water-light texture. The formula glides on for easy application, and a unique HYDRATENDRE complex hydrates and softens lips, giving them a healthier and fuller appearance. Available in a complete range of shades, from delicate beiges to dazzling berries, with a hint of shimmer to enhance a glossy finish.


ROUGE COCO SHINE
HYDRATING SHEER LIPSHINE
Repromote - available w/ Summer 2012 collection (read more here)

$ 32.50 USD
437 EMPREINTE - soft beige


This intensely shimmering long-wear eyeshadow offers true versatility. An innovative gel texture that is both soft and cushiony allows it to be worn as eyeshadow or eyeliner. Includes a specially designed shadow/liner brush, developed specifically for this unique formula.


ILLUSION D'OMBRE
LONG WEAR LUMINOUS EYESHADOW
Repromote

$ 36.00 USD
85 MIRIFIQUE

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

LHASA NARS SINGLE EYESHADOW - SWATCHES AND REVIEW


NARS LHASA EYESHADOW was first available with the Nars Spring 2012 collection. This beautiful lavender gray eyeshadow has a subtle silver sheen more so than shimmer or sparkle. It goes on smooth and is long lasting. It currently retails at $24.00 for .07 oz. and is available at Sephora, Nars.com and many other high-end department stores.

Highly pigmented, velvety-matte, ultra-fine powders for shading, creating depth and lining eyes. Long-wearing, crease-resistant colors glide on smoothly and evenly and blend effortlessly. Can be applied sheer or layered for a more dramatic effect.
  • True color application
  • Can be applied dry or with a dampened brush for heightened intensity
  • Multi-function use for shading, lining and brow color
  • Rich, vivid shade range, from neutrals to high-fashion hues








Tuesday, June 19, 2012

BEYOND THE RACK: SKINNYGIRL PRODUCTS on SALE TODAY!

For more Bethenny events, check BTR TODAY and Wednesday - they are selling her skincare, makeup, and fitness accessories!

For a while now I had been looking for good quality workout wear but at an affordable price. Yesterday, when I received an e-mail from Beyond the Rack (BTR) that Bethenny Frankel's Skinnygirl products were going to be featured on their website at 11 AM I was so excited. Her Skinnygirl line is immensely popular and tends to sell out rather quickly wherever it is sold. She has even featured some of the products from this line on her hit reality TV show, Bethenny Ever After. So I definitely wanted to make sure that I got some key workout pieces from her line.

Here are just some of the items that I have purchased so far...

Cotton Tank In Black (Reg $22.00 Now $12.99 USD)
Item SKISG1232BK

Continuing with the Skinnygirl mantra, simple solutions for women, Bethenny created problem solving undergarments Skinnygirl Smoothers n' Shapers. The collection is the answer for women who are busy, on the go and don't have a lot of time to get ready, but still want to feel and look sexy without compromising comfort

Features breathable cotton spandex
Built-in shelf bra for support
Comfortable racerback design

Color: Black
Composition: 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex

Cotton Yoga Pant In Cherry Red (Reg $28.00 Now $16.99 USD)
Item SKISG1253CRD

Continuing with the Skinnygirl mantra, simple solutions for women, Bethenny created problem solving undergarments Skinnygirl Smoothers n' Shapers. The collection is the answer for women who are busy, on the go and don't have a lot of time to get ready, but still want to feel and look sexy without compromising comfort

Features full length pant
Foldover waistband for easy adjustment

Color: Cherry Red
Composition: 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex

REMEMBER: Use EBATES to earn an extra 3% cash back on all purchases made at BEYOND THE RACK


NAILS INC. PORTOBELLO NEON NAILPOLISH

With product names like Kensington, Warwick Way, and Devonshire Row and a catwalk-inspired color range that includes glossy creams, liquid metals, full coverage glitters, and beautiful pearls, nails inc. is the UK's most unique nail collection. Always at the forefront of the beauty and fashion industry, the high-performance line is formulated with the most advanced technologies for incredibly long-lasting and ultra-glossy results. Whether seen on the runways of London Fashion Week, the pages of top beauty magazines, or the tips of the high-profile celebrities, nails inc. polishes prove to be must-haves for standout manicures.


A professionally formulated, catwalk-inspired neon nail polish with an exceptionally glossy long-lasting finish. Portobello is a new neon coral shade that is perfect for summer. This creamy and glossy nailpolish goes on smoothly but is rather sheer. It definitely takes at least two coats to achieve a somewhat opaque coverage and it is available at Sephora stores or online at Sephora.com.This nailpolish currently retails at $9.50 ea. for .33 oz. 

What it does:
This formulation has been specially created and developed using the latest professional technologies for instant and exceptional results. The formulation is long lasting, ultra glossy, and easy to apply so that you get the best possible results every time. All of nails inc. polishes and products are named after iconic places in the UK and streets in London in order to celebrate the brand's British heritage.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan

Suggested Usage Instructions:
  1. Always start every manicure by cleaning the nails and removing any oils from the nails with nail polish remover. This helps the polish adhere to the nails better and results in a longer lasting manicure.
  2. Then apply one coat of nails inc. Kensington Caviar base coat.
  3. After you have applied this to all 10 nails you can apply your chosen nail color immediately.
  4. Apply in three strokes, starting in the middle and then each side.
  5. Leave the color to dry for five minutes.
  6. Apply your selected crackle top coat. 
  7. The way that you paint the crackle top coat will create different effects.
  8. Paint in different directions.
  9. A thinner coat creates thinner cracks and a thicker coat will create thicker cracks, more like lightning bolts or animal prints.
  10. Finish with one coat of nails inc. caviar top coat.
  11. Do not apply the top coat too thinly.
  12. A slightly more generous coat gives a better smoother result.
Precautions: Flammable.









Monday, June 18, 2012

SAVINGS ALERT: BOBBI BROWN

BOBBI BROWN SHOPPERS:
ENJOY FREE SHIPPING NOW!


Don't forget to use EBATES first to save even more!


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Free Shipping and a deluxe sample of
Hydrating Face Cream (7ml) with any order.
(details below)

Enter code: LIPS12 at checkout to redeem.*

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SWIPE ON SOME COLOR

Bobbi's juicy glosses, barely-there balms, and summer-ready colors
are so effortlessly pretty, the only problem is picking just one.

Summer-Ready Color

LIP COLOR, $23
Bobbi's original formula goes on smooth with staying power too
so it's perfect for summer days (and nights).

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Soothing Sun Protection

LIP BALM SPF 15, $19
The ultimate beach-bag staple. This non-greasy balm protects lips
from the sun, while comforting and protecting lips.

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3-D Sheen

HIGH SHIMMER LIP GLOSS, $23
Bobbi's newest lip gloss combines gorgeous, light-catching shimmer
with lasting, non-sticky shine. Plus it's enriched with emollients
and vitamins, so lips feel as good as they look.

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Sheer Shine

SHEER COLOR LIP GLOSS, $23
Wear it on its own for sheer color or swipe it on top of lipstick
for extra shine. This soothing, non-sticky gloss always looks
gorgeous, day or night, work or play.
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*Offer ends on 6/22/12 at 11:59 PM ET. Offer available to U.S. residents only. Offer valid only at BobbiBrown.com. Enter offer code LIPS12 and select Standard Service at checkout. Sample quantities are limited and offer is subject to availability, while supplies last. Only one sample offer may be applied to each order; sample offers may not be combined. To ensure best availability, there is a limit of one offer to a customer. Offer is not applicable to the purchase of eGift Cards, items noted as not eligible, or items that are not in stock at the time of purchase. Please note expiration dates where applicable. Offers cannot be applied to previously placed orders. We reserve the right to cancel any order due to unauthorized, altered or ineligible use of offer and to modify or cancel any promotion due to system error or unforeseen problems. We reserve the right to substitute any free item offered with an item of equal or greater value. Ongoing offers are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply.

SAVINGS ALERT: LAURA MERCIER

LAURA MERCIER SHOPPERS: 
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*Valid only on Lauramercier.com. Free standard shipping available June 17th - June 23rd, 2012 (11:59pm EST) on orders shipped to U.S. addresses only. Enter promo code: LM6FS12 at checkout. Samples are available while supplies last and are subject to change. Offers cannot be applied to previously placed orders.

Orders placed after 2pm ET will be shipped the next business day.

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CHANEL: LE VOLUME DE CHANEL


LE VOLUME DE CHANEL

MASCARA

Elegance is elevated to the extreme with new LE VOLUME DE CHANEL Mascara, a high-precision mascara that achieves instant volume with intense colour. In a single stroke, its innovative formula expands and plumps lashes to their fullest. Carbon black pigments deliver lush colour that adheres to lashes, while Camelia Oil nourishes, protects and moisturizes. New Chanel exclusive 'Snowflakes' brush articulates each lash; long bristles evenly coat lashes while small soft bristles separate and build volume, creating an eye-opening effect.

A modern lash look for drama that makes a bold yet elegant statement ($30.00 USD)

LIGNE GRAPHIQUE DE CHANEL

LIQUID EYELINER

New LIGNE GRAPHIQUE DE CHANEL Liquid Eyeliner Intensity - Definition delivers precise lining and definition with extreme shine. The liquid liner formula features innovative polymers for deep colour and long-lasting wear. Delicate bristle design lets you flawlessly draw dramatic definition.

In a range of three intense shades ($34.00 USD)

Coming soon...

Friday, June 15, 2012

CHINA GLAZE SUMMER NEONS NAILPOLISH COLLECTION: ORANGE YOU HOT?



CHINA GLAZE ORANGE YOU HOT? is part of their 2012 Summer Neons nailpolish collection. There are a total of twelve shockingly bright nailpolishes from this retro 80's neon collection. All of them are currently available for purchase at any Sally's Beauty Supply store and they currently retail at $4.99 ea for .5 fl oz.

CHINA GLAZE 2012 SUMMER NEONS COLLECTION ($4.99 USD)
  • SURFIN' FOR BOYS
  • LOVE'S A BEACH
  • HANG-TEN TOES
  • BEACH CRUISE-R
  • UNDER THE BOARDWALK
  • RIDE THE WAVES
  • SPLISH SPLASH
  • I'M WITH THE LIFEGUARD
  • SUN-KISSED
  • ORANGE YOU HOT?
  • FLIRTY TANKINI
  • PINK PLUMERIA









Friday, June 8, 2012

SUMMER READS - WHAT I'M CURRENTLY READING...


School is almost out for my kids so we start making plans for mini vacations throughout the summer months. With family in Michigan, West Virginia, Philadelphia, South Carolina and Georgia we have to create a game plan so the kids can visit everybody and spend quality time with them too. So that makes for a lot of road trips!

One thing I love to bring with me on road trips are books. Books have the ability to make the time fly by extremely fast and they can be very entertaining. I start planning and making a list of the books that I would like to read or books that others have recommended for me. Some of my favorite types of books are the paranormal romance that delve into the psychic abilities of people, lighthearted comedy fiction that keeps you laughing, and murder mysteries that really make you think. Although on occasion I have been know to enjoy books from the gore-fest genre as well. 

So far here are three authors on my list that were either recommended to me by someone else or I had read another of the authors' books previously and wanted to read more.


I love watching the Bravo reality show "Bethenny Ever After". The main character, Bethenny Frankel, doesn't hesitate to say what she feels and she tells you what she thinks regardless of others' feelings. She originally appeared in a few TV and film roles until she appeared in her breakout role on the realty TV show RHONY. From there her popularity exploded....

Bethany has written several books but Skinnydipping is her first foray into the world of fiction. I don't know much about this book but I thought it would be fun to read.

SKINNYDIPPING - by Bethenny Frankel (Published May 1, 2012)

According to Amazon:
“Who do I have to sleep with to get a drink on this plane?”

Beloved by countless fans for being devilishly dishy, outrageously funny, and always giving it to us straight, three-time New York Times bestselling author Bethenny Frankel now makes her fiction debut with the story of Faith Brightstone. Faith is an aspiring actress just out of college, who moves to L.A. determined to have it all—a job on the most popular TV show, a beach house in Malibu, and a gorgeous producer boyfriend. But when reality hits, she finds herself with a gig as a glorified servant, a role that has more to do with T&A than acting, and a dead-end relationship. Finally, Faith decides she’s had enough of La La Land and moves back to New York with just a suitcase and her dog, Muffin.

Five years later, Faith has finally found her groove as an entrepreneur and manages to land a spot on a new reality TV show hosted by her idol—the legendary businesswoman and domestic goddess Sybil Hunter. Diving into the bizarre world of reality TV, Faith’s loud mouth and tell-it-like-it-is style immediately get her in trouble with her fellow contestants—the delusional socialite; the boozy lifestyle coach; the moody headband designer; and her closest friend, the ambitious housewife who eventually betrays her. Even Sybil is not what she appears. As the show comes to a dramatic close, Faith discovers that the man of her dreams may have just walked into her life. Will she choose fame or love? Or can she have it all?


Sophie Kinsella has written numerous books and she is a wildly popular author. One of her claims to fame is her Shopaholic series; although I never really could get interested in them. However the first book that I ever read of hers was called "Can You Keep a Secret?". It had me laughing from start to finish and I really didn't want it to end. Keep in mind it isn't a serious novel but just a lighthearted, fun read for a rainy day or a quiet night spent at home.

It was with much joy and pleasure when I saw that she had published a new book called "I've Got Your Number".

I'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER - by Sophie Kinsella (Published February 14, 2012)

According to Amazon:
I’ve lost it. :( The only thing in the world I wasn’t supposed to lose. My engagement ring. It’s been in Magnus’s family for three generations. And now the very same day his parents are coming, I’ve lost it. The very same day! Do not hyperventilate, Poppy. Stay positive :) !!

Poppy Wyatt has never felt luckier. She is about to marry her ideal man, Magnus Tavish, but in one afternoon her “happily ever after” begins to fall apart. Not only has she lost her engagement ring in a hotel fire drill but in the panic that follows, her phone is stolen. As she paces shakily around the lobby, she spots an abandoned phone in a trash can. Finders keepers! Now she can leave a number for the hotel to contact her when they find her ring. Perfect!

Well, perfect except that the phone’s owner, businessman Sam Roxton, doesn’t agree. He wants his phone back and doesn’t appreciate Poppy reading his messages and wading into his personal life.

What ensues is a hilarious and unpredictable turn of events as Poppy and Sam increasingly upend each other’s lives through emails and text messages. As Poppy juggles wedding preparations, mysterious phone calls, and hiding her left hand from Magnus and his parents . . . she soon realizes that she is in for the biggest surprise of her life.


This next set of books are by the author Janet Evanovich and they were recommended to me by a young lady named Nicole, or @glamcandy2 as she is known on twitter. I had mentioned that I bought the movie "One for the Money" and she told me that it was based off the Stephanie Plum series by this author. The movie looked promising so I definitely wanted to check out the books then too. Also, when I went to purchase the first book there was a bundle deal on the first three books in the series so I bought them all. There are currently eighteen novels in this series so far. Whew, now that's a lot of books to read!

Here is what Amazon had to say:

STEPHANIE PLUM SERIES - by Janet Evanovich (Published June 19, 2007)
One for the Money
ONE FINE MESS

Welcome to Trenton, New Jersey, home to wiseguys, average Joes, and Stephanie Plum, who sports a big attitude and even bigger money problems (since losing her job as a lingerie buyer for a department store). Stephanie needs cash-fast-but times are tough, and soon she's forced to turn to the last resort of the truly desperate: family...

ONE FALSE MOVE

Stephanie lands a gig at her sleazy cousin Vinnie's bail bonding company. She's got no experience. But that doesn't matter. As does the fact that the bail jumper in question is local vice cop Joe Morelli. From the time he first looked up her dress to the time he first got into her pants, to the time Steph hit him with her father's Buick, M-o-r-e-l-l-i has spelled t-r-o-u-b-l-e. And now the hot guy is in hot water-wanted for murder...

ONE FOR THE MONEY

Abject poverty is a great motivator for learning new skills, but being trained in the school of hard knocks by people like psycho prizefighter Benito Ramirez isn't. Still, if Stephanie can nab Morelli in a week, she'll make a cool ten grand. All she has to do is become an expert bounty hunter overnight-and keep herself from getting killed before she gets her man...

Two For The Dough

Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is still learning the ropes at her cousin Vinnie’s bail bond office, so when she sets out on the trail of Kenny Mancuso—a suspiciously wealthy, working class Trenton boy who has just shot his best friend—the stakes are higher than ever. That Mancuso is distantly related to vice cop Joe Morelli—who is trying to beat Stephanie to the punch—only makes the hunt more thrilling…. Taking pointers from her bounty hunter pal, Ranger, and using her pistol-packing Granda Mazur as a decoy, Stephanie is soon closing in on her mark. But Morelli and his libido are worthy foes. And a more sinister kind of enemy has made his first move…and his next move might be Stephanie’s last.

Three to Get Ready

A "saintly" old candy-store owner is on the lam-and bounty hunter extraordinaire Stephanie Plum is on the case. As the body count rises, Stephanie finds herself dealing with dead drug dealers and slippery fugitives on the chase of her life. And with the help of eccentric friends and family, Steph must see to it that this case doesn't end up being her last...

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