From the monthly archives:

July 2009

Review: bareMinerals Wild Garden Eye Color Collection

July 7, 2009

I was aware that the bareMinerals Wild Garden set was a limited edition, but I had NO idea that by the time I posted, it would be unavailable! I apologize in advance that I may be teasing you with something you might not be able to get your hands on at the moment, but I’m [...]

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Review: Relastin Eye Silk

July 7, 2009

Relastin Eye Silk has managed to win Allure’s “Best of Beauty” award for best anti-wrinkle eye cream 2 years in a row, now that’s quite an achievement. With so many eye creams on the market, I was very curious to see what set Eye Silk apart from the other contenders in order to win that [...]

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Review: Daniel Sandler Baby Jet & Jumbo Jet Mascara

July 6, 2009

Almost a month ago, I told everyone that I was itching to try the two Daniel Sandler mascaras I saw on QVC during a Saturday Night Beauty segment just a few days prior. I think it’s been well-established in the past year just how much of a mascara-fiend I am, so we won’t get too [...]

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Best of Summer: Body Scrubs

July 6, 2009

We’ve covered a lot of ground over the last few weeks in the “Best of Summer” series, but we haven’t talked body scrubs yet– don’t worry my little chicas, I didn’t forget! I’ve been busy testing three I haven’t used before, and one that’s been previously reviewed that I can’t seem to stop using. I [...]

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A flirty hair how-to guide!

July 5, 2009

Your Ultimate Flirty Hair How-To Guide Get expert tips and tricks, plus the perfect products, for seriously sexy hair Raise your hand if you want gorgeous, sexy hair! It’s easy to achieve with these tips. No matter what your hair length or type, get ready for some seriously stunning hair. See tips

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HyperLuxe Weekend Roundup 7/5/09

July 5, 2009

Best Things in Beauty explains why Cream de la Mer continues to be the miracle moisturizer. See which celebs looked super fabulous at Debra Lee’s BET Awards Pre-Party at Black Style Central. Blaq Vixen Beauty has teamed up with Suave to give 3 lucky BVB blog followers a Suave “Shower Yourself Beautiful” Beauty Bundle! Even [...]

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Happy 4th of July!

July 4, 2009

I’m wishing all of my fellow American Beauty Junkies a safe & happy 4th of July! xo Amber

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Review: Purple Lab Huge Lips Skinny Hips Lip Plumper

July 3, 2009

A few weeks ago, I was laying in bed on a Friday night reading a magazine with the news on in the background when a story about an appetite-suppressing lip gloss caught my immediate attention. The segment was a welcome change from the usual 11pm broadcast because hello! It was a beauty product, and it [...]

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NutriSystem Challenge Update: Week 8

July 2, 2009

I am amazed, more like absolutely astonished that I am sitting here right now looking at the title I just typed that says “Week 8″! For a few minutes, I was at a loss for words. Well– that didn’t last for very long because you know me! To catch up any new readers that haven’t [...]

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Currently Loving: Tone Blueberry Antioxidant Body Wash

July 2, 2009

It’s kind of hard sometimes to explain how great a body wash/shower gel is and why it’s worthy of your cashola. Before shower gels became the norm, I remember how much I coveted the first few I had and it’s almost like I didn’t want to use them because they were so special. I became [...]