From the monthly archives:

May 2009

Is your eye cream a rip-off?

May 31, 2009

Quiz: Is Your Eye Cream a Rip-Off? Pinpoint the right ingredients for dark circles, puffiness and wrinkles Whether you’re ready to dump your current eye treatment or still testing the water, take this quiz to find out what product will work best for your eye issues. Take the quiz

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Zoya Matte Velvet Collection update!

May 31, 2009

How exciting! A few weeks ago I shared a first look at the upcoming Zoya Matte Velvet collection, here’s a great photo of what it will look like– note the funky black matte tops and frosted bottles. I have a feeling these are going to be super hot! Fun fun. Loredana – gunmetal gray matte [...]

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HyperLuxe Weekend Roundup 5/31/09

May 31, 2009

Affordable Fashion has spotted 9 bikinis under $50. Brides and bridesmaids take notes: Beauty Junkies Unite has the ultimate bridal season survival kit. Beauty Luxe has 5 gorgeous lip stains for you to try. Diary of a Style Addict spotted a new trend: the slashed jean. Dirt Cheap Beauty reviews Vaseline’s new Aloe Fresh line. [...]

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CoverGirl knows how to party at Byron & Tracey Salon

May 30, 2009

Since the MTV Movie Awards are on Sunday, the stars are coming out in droves to celebrate! Yesterday at Byron and Tracey Salon in Beverly Hills, CoverGirl hosted an amazing day of pampering to prep the celebs and get them glam for the big show. Yours truly was fortunate enough to attend, and while I [...]

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Weekly Web Tour 5/30/09

May 30, 2009

The Informed Makeup Maven is giving away Diorshow Mascara and Maybelline Mineral Power Foundation! Monique at Beauty Girl Musings shares her experience with the online shoe service, ShoeDazzle. Read about it here! Boutique Flair reviews the Barielle 60 Second Mani-Pedi. Meilily reviews Pacifica Avalon Juniper Perfume with exclusive product photos and shopping tips. Beauty Junkies [...]

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The best “As Seen on TV” makeup!

May 29, 2009

The Best “As Seen on TV” Makeup These hits, from channels like QVC and HSN, have our readers running for the phone We’ve all done it: you can’t sleep, turn on the TV, watch a spokesperson rave about some new makeup, and the next thing you know you’re pulling out your credit card. Problem is, [...]

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Review: Leonor Greyl Haircare

May 29, 2009

I think sometimes as Americans we tend to think inside our little beauty boxes, where our shampoo must be sudsing more than our laundry detergent to really be working, and our facial cleansers must lather– or else! I used to come from the school of thought where if it was no foam, it was “no [...]

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First Look: Bobbi Brown Illuminating Bronze Collection

May 29, 2009

I’m determined to stay bronze this summer, and with collections like this new one from Bobbi Brown– it won’t be hard to do! Available in June, you can pick up these new pieces from the Illuminating Bronze Collection to keep glowing all season long. •Shimmer Brick for Body Create head-to-toe glamour with our Shimmer Brick [...]

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The Laker Girls are Stila Girls!

May 28, 2009

Did you know that the Laker Girls are actually Stila Girls? And that I’m really a Laker Girl disguised as a Stila Girl? If being a Laker Girl entails wearing my beloved raggety Lakers nightshirt on the couch while watching the Lakers spank the Nuggets last night, then I’m in! Okay– only in my wildest [...]

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A look at Angelina Jolie at the Cannes Film Festival

May 28, 2009

Angelina and Brad are all smiles here at the Inglourious Basterds premiere as they walked the red carpet in Cannes, and with good reason. If I were part of a scorching hot power couple, I’d be all smiles too! Angelina looks all done up in retro glamour in her dress by Versace and makeup by [...]