NFL Player Troy Polamalu's Hair Insured For $1 Million

File this one under wacky firsts, but totally true: Head & Shoulders has just insured Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu’s hair through Lloyd’s of London for a cool one million dollars. As the mane man repping Head & Shoulders Hair Endurance for Men collection, Polamalu’s precious curls will be protected throughout this NFL season and is ...

Win It! Eucerin SkinFIRST Everyday Protection Giveaway

Have you taken the Eucerin SkinFIRST pledge yet? If you already have, please take a second to pat yourself on the back. If not, listen up---I've got some incentive for you (and a little reward for those of you who already have). It's craziness that we often take the largest organ in our body for granted. ...

Review: LipSense by SeneGence Long Lasting Liquid Lip Color

How many times have you purchased a lippie that promised to be long wearing, only to wind up so disappointed that it quickly found it's way to the bottom of your makeup stash or nearest trash can? It's happened to me more times than I care to remember. True long wearing lip colors are out ...

Sneak Peek: Urban Decay Book of Shadows Volume III

There are about to be some VERY happy Urban Decay lovers in NYC! 1,000 New Yorkers are going to beat us all to the punch on this beautiful thing right here: The latest installment of their popular Limited Edition Book of Shadows series from the edgy west coast beauty brand proves that Urban Decay has mad ...

What's on Lady Gaga's Nails in Vanity Fair?

What's that gray nail polish on Lady Gaga's nails on the September cover of Vanity Fair? Just in case you were wondering, it's none other than the very hot Waking Up In Vegas from celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann! The popular gray shade is from Lippmann's spring 2010 collection (you'll find my review & swatches for Waking ...

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eco-friendly beauty

P&G Announces Plans To Phase Out Non-Renewable Packaging On Leading Brands

August 15, 2010

In a move that proves consumer-brands are starting to pay attention to growing global environmental concerns, P&G announced on Thursday that they’re taking the steps necessary to begin producing more earth-friendly and sustainable product packaging; sourced from Brazilian sugarcane on several of their leading beauty brands. Replacing the current non-renewable petroleum-based plastic packaging is huge [...]

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Must Check Out: Four Truffles

August 10, 2010

I recently had the pleasure of learning all about Four Truffles, a brand which I found truly impressive! While this line of skin therapeutic, argan oil-infused, and natural organic bath & body products is completely worthy of a dedicated review (which is coming), I wanted introduce everyone to the real beauty behind the brand first…

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Dilara Reviews: Bioelements All Things Pure

July 25, 2010

My pal Dilara is definitely the most environmentally responsible friend I have. She even makes her own laundry detergent! She’s also a natural product aficionado, so who better to review the Bioelements All Things Pure line? Here’s the skinny: I recycle. I eat locally-grown produce and meat. I was bringing my own bags to the [...]

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New in Eco-Friendly Beauty: Prive Concept Vert Volumizing Froth

July 21, 2010

Back in April when I reviewed Privé’s Concept Vert Shampoo & Conditioner, I deemed it “arguably the coolest shampoo & conditioner I’ve ever used”, due to it’s unique dispenser and super concentrated formula that yields almost twice the amount of applications of a traditional shampoo & conditioner it’s size. I can only hope that the [...]

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Best of Summer: Antiperspirants & Deodorants

July 19, 2010

I’m sure I don’t have to tell you it’s sweltering and that this heat is literally the pits! What deodorant/antiperspirant are you using to stay fresh and dry? I’ve been trying out several, these are the few that made the cut! Which kind of deodorant girl are you? The Body Shop DeoDry Dry-Effect Deodorant — [...]

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Peace Soap to Benefit Seeds of Change

July 8, 2010

Not only does this castile soap from Kiss My Face have 101 uses (and more), but it’s truly contributing to world peace! Peace Soap is a 100% natural all-purpose cleanser that pulls overtime working on just about anything you can think of–it’s safe for use as a bath & body product, you can use it [...]

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Review: Softlips PURE 100% Natural Collection

June 4, 2010

I already LOVE Softlips lip balms, but it’s difficult to keep them for myself because my husband loves them just as much. I’m pretty confident that the new Softlips PURE 100% Natural lippies will remain mine though, especially since they contain slight tints. YAY for mine! Here’s the breakdown of new products: Softlips PURE 100% [...]

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Design a Tote-ally Green Tote Bag, Win a Bloomingdale’s Gift Card

April 22, 2010

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Bloomingdale’s. All opinions are 100% mine. I know I’m not the most environmentally responsible person on the planet, but I’m learning! There are a few things I do that I’d like to think will help reduce my carbon footprint–like turning the faucet off while [...]

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Best of: Earth Day Beauty 2010

April 22, 2010

Today marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day! Did you know… • we started recognizing this day of awareness to protect the earth’s environment back in 1970? • Earth Day is recognized in the Northern Hemisphere in the spring, while the Southern Hemisphere observes it in the fall? • Earth Day was founded by a [...]

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Help Origins Help the Planet, and Help Yourself to a Free Facial Cleanser

April 19, 2010

What if I told you about an extreeeeeeemely easy (almost too easy) way to get an Origins facial cleanser, for FREE? I see those ears perking up all over the interweb… In observance of Earth Day, your local Origins counter is offering a full-size facial cleanser just for bringing in an empty cosmetic container–regardless of [...]

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