From the monthly archives:

January 2009

REVIEW: LaLicious Sugar Souffle & Whipped Body Soap

January 24, 2009

One of the things I really love about this site is that I have the opportunity and the inclination to discover beauty brands that are more boutique-y and off the beaten path. LaLicious is one such brand and well worth seeking out. I tried out the Coffee Bean Sugar Souffle and the Vanilla Whipped Body Soap [...]

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Weekly Web Tour

January 24, 2009

Viva Woman found out that extra virgin olive oil is perfect for moisturizing dry hands! Beauty411 checks out the new Fekkai Salon Color. Will this at-home haircolor make the cut? Beauty Secrets Revealed shares the Easiest DIY Blackhead Removal Recipe. Nur @ I Love Looking Good thinks The Body Shop Cheek Bloom in Desert Rose [...]

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REVIEW: CoverGirl ExactEyelights Mascara

January 24, 2009

Have you seen the gorgeous Rihanna in CoverGirl’s new ExactEyelights Mascara ads? She’s kind of hard to miss. I don’t think they could have found a more perfect set of peepers to model ExactEyelights, a mascara that promises to reflect light and enhance your eye color. It works– little metallic spheres reflect light while a [...]

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The easy hairstyle update: bangs!

January 23, 2009

Easy Hairstyle Update — Bangs! Follow the lead of these celebrity beauties and transform your haircut by cutting bangs Bangs are the easiest way to update your hairstyle. So why not kick off the new year with a gorgeous new look? You can try retro blunt a la Katy Perry or soft and sideswept [...]

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REVIEW: NVEY ECO Organic Bronzer & Organic Erase Concealer

January 23, 2009

Tirelessly on the prowl for the best in beauty, I came across NVEY ECO during one of my late night caffeine fueled Sephora.com journeys that I’m so famous for. Nowadays, we could pretty much set our clocks to the tune that everyone sings about how green and organic their cosmetics and skincare lines are. Is it just a [...]

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Shecky’s Girl’s Night Out 2009 Schedule

January 22, 2009

The ultimate girl’s night out is coming! Discounted designer shopping, cocktails, beauty products, and fun are being brought to us from Shecky’s Girl’s Night Out again in 2009! Score a famous Shecky’s Goodie Bag filled with up to $100 worth of swag and have a great time with your gal pals in these cities: Philadelphia – Feb. 24th-26th Dallas [...]

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An oldie but a goodie, China Glaze “For Audrey” nailpolish

January 22, 2009

I dream of Tiffany blue boxes and shiny things! Back in 2007, China Glaze created FOR AUDREY– a nailpolish closely resembling a Tiffany box blue and I am completely smitten with it. While I may not get my Tiffany & Co. box, I do get something shiny and Tiffany blue out of this deal. Fair is [...]

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REVIEW: Freeze 24/7 Freeze & Go Instant Smoother & Brightener

January 22, 2009

I think we’re all up for a little instant gratification, so when someone makes that claim you know I have to take them up on it. Freeze & Go from Freeze 24/7 is a topical instant smoother and brightener– or is it? After giving this several test runs in various ways I’m happy to say [...]

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REVIEW: Urban Decay Midnight Cowboy Lipstick and Cream Eyeshadows for Spring

January 21, 2009

Since 1996, Urban Decay has been on the edge of all things individual with makeup that knows no boundaries. Cult faves like their Eyeshadow Primer Potion and their pigment rich shades of eyeshadow like the ever-popular Midnight Cowboy are globally known and are probably somewhere in your stash. So when I learned of Urban Decay’s Spring 09′ offerings I became flushed [...]

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Coming soon to a bookstore near you: Confessions of a Beauty Addict

January 20, 2009

I just finished reading an advance copy of Confessions of a Beauty Addict penned by the very talented beauty expert extraordinaire– Nadine Haobsh. I don’t want to spoil your fun, so you’re going to have to get your well-manicured mitts on this when it hits shelves on January 27th, or you can pre-order a copy on Amazon.com. Fun and [...]