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Fab Beauty Finds for Under $25: Holiday 2009 Stocking Stuffers

  • posted November 6th, 2009
  • Fashion

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The holiday season is just around the corner so don’t shop until the last minute. You can find some great beauty items right now and save a ton of money. I rather compile a list and start shopping now instead of waiting until there’s a mob scene. I found a couple of great stocking stuffers for just under $25 . Hopefully these will help narrow your holiday gift ideas list.

1. Demeter Holiday Stocking Stuffers 2009- I came across this on the qvc.com site and I thought this was the most coolest stocking stuffer. If you’re a Demeter fan like myself check out this holiday gift idea. Four different bottles of Demeter’s top-selling scents in Egg Nog is a sweet scent of nutmeg and cinnamon (Yummy!), Snow is a cool and crisp scent, Christmas tree is a joyful holiday scent, and Mulled Cider is a fab combination of apples and holiday spice. $20 at qvc.com

2. Bath and Body Works Perfect Hands in Warm Vanilla Sugar- This store is loaded with fantastic stuffers for under $15. You must stop by Bath and Body Works and check out what they have to offer. I chose this particular stocking stuffer because Warm Vanilla Sugar is my favorite scent and my hands could use some extra moisture this winter. It comes with hand cream and antibacterial Pocket Bac that’s beautifully wrapped.

3. Pureology Pure Volume Holiday Stocking Stuffer- Pureology is excellent organic hair care product so if you’re looking for an eco-friendly product, this is the perfect gift idea. It comes with Pureology shampoo, conditioner, blow dry amplifier, and essential repair split end correcting treatment all in petite sizes. $21 at pureology.com

4. Philosophy The Winter Escape- A trio of fireside-inspired luxuries. Philosophy always make great gifts especially for the holidays. Treat yourself to a warm shower or bath in peppermint Hot Cocoa Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath. One bottle, three uses. Fantastic! The gift set also includes Marshmallow body souffle and Marshmallow Flavored Lip Shine. Don’t skip out on these winter treats! $25 at Sephora

From our friends at Hot Beauty Health

Natural Hair Color from Aubrey Organics – Ayurvedic Blended Botanicals

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Aubrey Organics, Color Me Natural, 100% Natural Permanent Hair Color, Dark Brown, 4 oz (115 g)

We put a lot of stuff in our hair shampoo, conditioner, products, and color. The good news is that hair care products are made mostly of water. The bad news is that the chemical ingredients that actually do the work—chemical detergents, dyes, fragrances, and conditioners—aren’t always safe for you or good for the environment. Dyes and colors often come with ingredient lists that are 60 or 70 chemicals long and can be pretty toxic. Aubrey Organics Color Me Natural is made of chemical-free all natural ingredients. This mild ayurvedic blend of botanicals gently coats the hair for vibrant, stable color that lasts without damaging your hair. Covers gray and enhances your own natural hair color.

From our friends at Deal Hippie

David Yurman Luxurious Body Cream

  • posted November 5th, 2009
  • Fashion

david-yurman-luxurious-body-creamLuxury beauty. In today’s economy that is a bad, bad word. Because really? How many of us actually have the money to spend on anything luxurious? Yet, when we do, it is like coveting a prized possession. My friends (Channeling John McCain when I say that), David Yurman’s newest addition to his fragrance collection, Luxurious Body Cream, is one of those possessions you will covet.

Glass jar. Gold covered cap. The rich scent of amber mixed with a very pretty floral fragrance…you’ll feel the need to slap on your favorite LBD and heels when wearing this body cream. It smells that good. There’s no need to even wear perfume when you use it, although no worries, it is not overbearing in scent. The best part is that it not only smells indulgently sexy, it also hydrates your skin making it feel supple and smooth.

It’s not too often that I wear, or even like, perfume-scented lotions and creams, but this fragrance ignites visions of a more youthful and sexy me, that I simply adore it. Or it could be because I am now 35 and am reflecting on my younger days…ahh nostalgia.

David Yurman’s Luxurious Body Cream is available for $90 at www.DavidYurman.com Have you tried it?

From our friends at A Girl’s Gotta Spa

Snob Worthy Links 9.23.09 Eva Mendez Totes a Ferragamo Leather Hobo and Marc Jacobs Spring 2010 Beauty Trends

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The Bag Snob spotted Eva Mendez wearing a classic and chic Ferragamo Gathered Leather Hobo. Read more about this roomy croissant-shaped handbag.

The Beauty Snob spotted a new beauty trend, “Ghostly Glam” seen backstage at the Marc Jacobs Spring 2010 fashion show last week.

The Tot Snob reviews the  S Stein Baby Case, a functional and good looking canvas/leather ‘un’ diaper bag that Dad would be proud to wear.

Kim Kardashian Looks Severe at the Emmys

  • posted September 23rd, 2009
  • Fashion

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Courtesy of SplashNews.com

Kim Kardashian’s Old-School Look

Kim Kardashian popped onto the red carpet this past weekend with her hair slicked back tight, a ton of bronzer, and some super-accentuated eyelashes. Was it look much? We’re giving some tips on getting a good glam look without looking cheesy below.

Our informal Sunday poll revealed that most people think Kim Kardashian needed to take something down a notch: maybe the eye makeup, maybe the bold tan, maybe the super plumped lips. To avoid making her mistake, follow these tips the next time you get ready:

*Reduce the blush and bronzer if you’re going for an elaborate eye complete with several eyeshadow applications.

*Instead of using fake eyelashes, why not just slick on some high-tech mascara and be sure to use a curler? Not only will it save time, but you can avoid the spider eyes.

*Go for the middle of the road. Instead of steamrolling straight through to get flat-ironed hair and bright red lips, try a loose wave or a berry pucker.

What did you think of Kim Kardashian’s Emmy look?

Review: Huge Lips Skinny Hips Lip Plumper

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Everyone who knows me will automatically assume that this review is biased off the bat. Why? Because ever since my boss handed me a fabulous book called “How to Become Famous in Two Weeks or Less” a year ago, I have been a Karen Robinovitz fan ever since. I completely identified with her personality right off the bat and it was only kismet that a few months ago our lives crossed paths (thank you Twitter!) So I was completely excited to try out the lip plumper she is launching this month because it not only promises to plump without stinging (thank the heavens for that!) but also has Hoodia in it to assist in curbing those sugary cravings–thus the name Huge Lips Skinny Hips.

The colors Karen created are quite universal, so no matter your skin coloring, their neutral tone will be a perfect fit. Each of the glosses are actually pretty sheer with a slight pop of color. My favorite is Worship Kate. And let me tell you, these glosses smell and taste delish with absolutely no stinging at all. My lips didn’t become insanely huge, which is good because Angelina Jolie is hot but I don’t really want to replicate her lips, but there was a noticeable difference in their size; I want to say it was more of a natural looking plump. The gloss isn’t tacky or thick because Karen aimed to avoid the hair-sticking-to-your-lips-in-the-wind debacle we have all encountered. The formula is also quite silky, almost like a moisturizing lip balm.

Now did this lip plumper actually help me to lose weight? That’s hard to say, and they don’t claim to do that, however I can say when I reflected back on wearing this gloss that I don’t recall ever once eating. Psychological perhaps? Or was the Hoodia really working to suppress my appetite? I really can’t say, but to be honest, I don’t care either way because I love the look of this lip plumper and everything about it. It’s definitely worth the money and I cannot wait to find it in stores because I’ve already run out of my sample (yes I used it that much!) It is available at Space NK and Scoop.

Photo Credit: The Vogue City

From our friends at A Girl’s Gotta Spa

Free Beauty Booty from Allure

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Win Free Stuff This Month

Did you know that Allure’s giving away a ton of beauty stuff this month? It’s true! If you check out their Free Stuff page, you’ll see that their blowout includes blusher, creams, polish, and lip gloss, along with plenty of accessories and odd goodies. Shall we, ladies (and guys who need a cheap present for their gals)?

You can get a daily reminder sent to your phone by texting “FREESTUFF” to Allure, or 255873. Head over there, sign up, and get ready to explore the world of fashion and beauty. . . for free. I’ve heard that if you do win some of their giveaways, you won’t hear anyting back, and then a random surprise will end up landing on your door and you’ll wonder what it is–until you remember Allure, of course.

If your curiosity is piqued, Allure also posts a weekly calendar of their giveaways, so you can note the especially intriguing giveaways for the grabbing. If you start flipping through, you can see that the giveaways are divided hourly, and they have some pretty big batches of the beauty stuff, too.

Good luck!

From our friends at LimeLife

Still Applying Regular Sunscreen to the Face? Wait a Minute – Your Face Deserves So Much Better!

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I never was a person who believed in multiple products, unless they were combined into one  — less money to spend, and less to carry was always my motto! In the summer especially, I love that my moisturizer I put on  in the morning daily also has SPF in it, which means dual benefits without having to worry about grabbing for the sunscreen. One problem though — what happens later in the day when the benefits start to wear off, and I’m outside for an extended duration of time? That just means re-application, but my 6 oz bottle of moisturizer is not going to travel with me — there’s only so much room in my bag, and I really don’t want to risk a huge creamy mess in my handbag if it starts to leak!

Back to the subject: I recently discovered The Plaza Beauty by Warren-Tricomi, a pristine shop that offers hand-selected items from a variety of reknowned beauty and home brands, located in the Grand Concourse Level of The Plaza Hotel. They were kind enough to let me try out the Korres Suncare Watermelon Face Sunscreen Stick with an SPF of 30, and I couldn’t wait to relay to the FPD readers how cool this thing is!

From our friends at Fashion Pulse Daily
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Budget Beauty Buy of the Week – Pixi Cosmetics

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Pixi cosmetics are a fantastic find – great, easy-to-use, multi-purpose products that don’t break the bank – and are available at Target!

Petra Strand, the creator of Pixi, launched the line with her two sisters 10 years ago. Since then she has opened several Pixi stores in cities like London and Dubai. Pixi’s colors and products are great when you want a fresh, natural look with a little enhancement.

Here are some of my favorite products from the line:
Flawless Beauty Primer (pictured, above)
This is a wonderful primer because it blended so effortlessly into my skin and the illuminating glow is subtle, but my skin immediately looked “perkier”. The formula is a light gel/cream and the shade will work well with all skin tones. I also found that it was an excelled base on which to add makeup as it really enhanced the effects of products like my blush and bronzer. It provided the perfect amount of moisture while not adding any oily/greasy finish on my more oily t zone. It didn’t clog my pores or irritate my skin.
Energy Blush
I loved the mint green packaging and the innovative compact which fit both a fairly-nice sized mirror and a comparment for a cute brush, which is also included.
The blush provides a sheer wash of color, but it also gives a nice healthy glow. I really liked the shade Golden Energy, which is a combination of a peachy gold highlighter color and a neutral, light brown color. I used it by sweeping both colors together on either my main blush brush or the brush included (which acutally has very good, high quality bristles), and then using a bit of the lighter, highligter color on my cheekbones. The result was really pretty! Please note, because this gives a light, subtle color effect, these blushes will work best up to a Gabrielle Union shade only. The blush also contains ingredients that are good for your skin (yay!).

Eye Zone Brightener
This is an interesting product in that one might expect that it should be used directly on the skin to brighten dark circles, but what I found is that it was perfect for mixing with my actual concealer to get the perfect amount of coverage as well as a flattering light reflecting effect. The cream is silky, light and very hydrating. The best results for me came by clicking a bit of the cream from the pen applicator, brushing it into the palm of my hand and then mixing with my concealer. I could see the difference immediately. The whole eye area brightened more than with my concealer alone. In addition, the cream itself was soothing and felt really nice on my skin. The multi-purpose aspect of this product is that it can also be used as an overall skin illuminator as well. I used just a touch on the inner corners of my eyes, on my brow bone and on my cheekbones as well. It provided a subtle, but really effecting highlighting effect that blended into my skin effortlessly and naturally. – RLB

Go–> Pixi Products available at Target.com in the US and Pixibeauty.com

From our friends at Palancinka Beauty

Snob Worthy Links 8/5/09 – Jessica Alba’s Pringle Handbag + Longer Lashes with Latisse

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The Bag Snob has spotted Jessica Alba and Rachel Bilson toting the Pringle of Scotland Eel Plissé grey quilted oversized bag go on over to The Bag Snob for the scoop on this celeb worthy bag.

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Beauty Snob reviews Latisse lash serum which claims to thicken and lengthen lashes. Want more info on how to lengthen lashes with this FDA approved serum? Read on for the Beauty Snob’s review and tips for application.


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