From the monthly archives:

May 2009

The 12 best waterproof mascaras– where does yours rank?

May 17, 2009

The 12 Best Waterproof Mascaras Keep your eyes smudge-free with mascaras from L’Oreal, Maybelline, Lancome and more There are certain times and places (weddings, the beach, a sudden emotional breakdown) when you just need waterproof mascara. The problem is, so many waterproof formulas can be drying — or not waterproof enough. Thankfully, our readers shared [...]

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Weekly Web Tour 5/16/09

May 16, 2009

The Informed Makeup Maven talks new products to try this month , reviews Benefit’s Dr Feelgood, Clinique’s High Impact Curling Mascara, The Bodyshop’s Eye, Lip and Cheek Palette, invites you to join the Informed Makeup Maven Facebook group to share and socialise all things beauty, and hosts the Makeup Confessions giveaway (2 double packs of [...]

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OPI Brights/Paige Denim Collection swatches– super cuteness ahead!

May 16, 2009

What an awesome collaboration! Paige Denim inspired OPI’s new Brights Collection for Summer 2009, how cute are these? All 6 are opaques/creams and so full of color. I found the formula to be incredible for creamy opaque colors because they can be kinda tricky sometimes and show strokes. Not these! They glide on with ease [...]

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Bridal hair pictures and how-tos!

May 15, 2009

Bridal Hair Pictures and How-Tos Recreate these wedding-day appropriate celebrity updos and hairstyles with our easy step-by-step instructions If you’re planning a wedding (or just going to one) in this economy, you’re probably looking for ways to cut costs. One way: do your own hair or have a friend do it. You can still look [...]

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Yes To Carrots Seed Fund brings organic gardens to LA schools

May 15, 2009

On May 12th, Environmental Media Association Ambassadors Nicole Richie, Amy Smart and Anna Getty joined Yes To Carrots for the groundbreaking ceremony for the Yes To Carrots Seed Fund, bringing organic gardens to L.A. County schools. The Yes To Carrots Seed Fund is an amazing program, empowering under-served communities to build organic gardens while spreading [...]

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Lipstick done right by Susan Posnick, color is essential!

May 15, 2009

Confused by what lipstick to buy? Don’t know which shade looks best on you? Check out Susan Posnick’s Color Essential Lipsticks. These 5 universally flattering shades have a supreme formula where the hydration and color payoff is at an all-time high! All 5 were created to look good on EVERYONE, so yes… you can pick [...]

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Fab Find: Smudgees

May 15, 2009

It never fails that I have an eye makeup mistake with the last coat of mascara, or I look up in my rear view mirror and I’m driving around with eyeliner under my eyes. When I’m at home, I run to grab a Q-Tip and my eye makeup remover, utterly frustrated. When I’m in the [...]

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First Look: Essie “Here Comes The Sun” Summer Collection

May 14, 2009

Essie just announced the details of the Summer 2009 collection, “Here Comes The Sun”. We’re treated to 6 new romantic shades, and Essie does romance well! These are softer shades than what we’ll be seeing this Summer where brights are going to be the trend. I’ll have swatches for you as soon as they are [...]

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Gettin’ all Mr. Wizard in the shower: Graham Webb Silk Repair Advanced Therapy Treatment

May 14, 2009

My deep-conditioning treatment this week was anything but the usual. On the chopping block was Graham Webb’s Silk Repair Advanced Therapy Treatment and at first look, it seems like a normal packet of deep conditioner. But this large sachet has two chambers that you tear open and mix in your hands and once those two [...]

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Philip B supports Locks of Love

May 14, 2009

I love this! With any purchase of Philip B’s Lovin’ Leave-in Conditioner, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Locks of Love which is one of my favorite organizations. Locks of Love provides hairpieces to disadvantaged children that suffer from hair loss as a result of long-term medical illness. You can also show [...]