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Archive for May 2008

May 21st, 2008

The Daria Collection for Lancome Now Available

There is nothing that can get you more in the mood for the kick off to summer than beachy looking makeup! The Daria Collection for Lancome officially launched tonight and it is stunning!

The Daria Collection is a gorgeous blend of Brazilian earthy tones–it just makes you feel the the sand between your toes, the air […]

By Shannon -- 3 comments

May 20th, 2008

Kat Von D For Sephora

Kat Von D is gorgeous. Can’t say I am a fan of all of the ink, but her personality and vintage glamour help her pull it off. She now has a limited edition makeup collection at Sephora that really looks wearable.

I especially love the colors in the palette above she called “Ludwig” (Beethoven is hues […]

By Shannon -- 1 comment

May 19th, 2008

Enter to Win a Juicy Couture Handbag + Wet n Wild Spring 2008 Collection

Wet n Wild + Juicy Couture= A fabulous opportunity for you to win something both stylish and glamorous!

Enter to win a Wet n Wild Designer Glam Pack May 19th-25th!

The Prize:
Juicy Couture Handbag
Wet n Wild Spring 08 products–
Perfect Pair Eye Wand
Perfect Pair Lip Wand
MegaShimmer Illuminating Powder Brush
Silk Finish Highlight & Contour Blush
Ultimate Minerals Powder Foundation
Diamond Brilliance […]

By Shannon -- 3 comments

May 17th, 2008

The Lilac Eye Shadow Trend

I remember being about 14 and standing in my local Brooks Drugstore attempting to use this new fangled device by Clairol where you punched in your skin tone, eye color, hair color, etc. into this standing computer and it would compile the data and tell you which colors you should be wearing makeup-wise. Anybody remember […]

By Shannon -- 2 comments

May 17th, 2008

Welcome QVC Community Forum Members

Every so often I find an incoming link to Makeup Minute and A Girl’s Gotta Spa! that tickles me–especially when it is due to someone referring my site as a good read. :)
So welcome QVC Community Forum members and many many thanks to forum user pjsmommy12 for recommending me to the other forum members! It […]

By Shannon -- 0 comments

May 16th, 2008

Besame Cosmetics Gingerbread 1930s Waterproof Mascara

Besame Cosmetics has come out with Gingerbread 1930s Waterproof Mascara, a classic mascara the consists of natural conditioning oils and food grade colorants. The natural-only ingredients come presented in the Besame signature gold plated packaging decorated with Chrysanthemums.
Even though this formula is waterproof it doesn’t leave that brittle feeling on your lashes like typical waterproof […]

By Shannon -- 2 comments

May 15th, 2008

Maria Menounos: Get Her Look

Get Maria Menounos’ Look From The 15th Annual Race to Erase MS Red Carpet Extravaganza!
The theme of the red carpet event was old Hollywood and with that in mind, Celebrity Makeup Artist Bret Boreman took his inspiration from the icons of the 1960’s and created a modern day “Glam Goddess” on Maria. “I took […]

By Shannon -- 3 comments

May 12th, 2008

Makeup Monday: Your Makeup Questions Answered

“Do any of your readers have recommendations for a concealer that is good for sensitive skin? –Anne T.”
Do my readers have recommendations? Of course! Well don’t prove me wrong–give your advice in the comments!
Phew it sure has been a while since I received a reader makeup question–please remember that if you have a makeup question, […]

By Shannon -- 1 comment

May 11th, 2008

Elizabeth Arden Color Intrigue Effects Lipstick

Elizabeth Arden’s Color Intrigue Effects Lipstick is the newest ultra-hydrating true-to-color lipstick that is lightweight, yet long lasting. The gorgeous shades above are ones I recently received from the new collection that contain 18 colors overall.
The shades are broken down into reds, corals, pinks, plums and neutral hues. These shades also vary by effect: cream, […]

By Shannon -- 2 comments

May 11th, 2008

Bionic Mascara?

Yes, with a clear question mark. When I came across an ad from Smashbox for their new mascara with claims of being “bionic” I clearly dismissed it and said, “Whaaa?“
“BIONIC is the first-ever ionic formula mascara. The primary ingredient in BIONIC is a chain molecule with a positive charge. The friction caused by sweeping the […]

By Shannon -- 1 comment