Featured
Jessica Simpson Fancy Fragrance
July 21, 2008 · 4 Comments
I really have been out of it these past weeks because apparently Jessica Simpson is releasing a perfume next month (August 15th to be exact) and everyone but me is talking about it! Shameful.
Inspired by Jessica and her “award winning talent, beauty and captivating personality, Fancy Jessica Simpson is a sensual fragrance that is feminine, versatile and memorable. It is red carpet ready while maintaining the subtle flirtatious charm of the enticing girl next door.”
The scent was created by perfumer Alexis Dadier of Mane Paris and developed with Parlux Fragrances, who also developed Paris Hilton’s fragrances.
Givenchy Phenomen’Eyes Mascara
July 20, 2008 · Leave a Comment
“A revolutionary new mascara designed to grip at lashes starting at the roots”, Givenchy’s new Phenomen’Eyes Mascara is definitely a new innovation in mascara.
This weapon-looking wand promises to “perfectly curls and separates lashes. It has a high-tech, patented round sphere at the tip of the precision wand that reaches every lash and adapts to all eye shapes. It’s a Sephora exclusive.”
For some reason, I can imagine this working very well - I am definitely in line to try this one out!
Image: Sephora.com
Fall Hair Trends from John Frieda Experts
July 15, 2008 · Leave a Comment
This handsome man is stylist Guy Riggio, here to give you tips and tricks for fall. Good timing too, I took out my nasty hair extensions (I’ve been blessed with the thinnest hair possible) so these are some awesome ideas!
Change your hair with the season with expert advice from one of the foremost stylists at the Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon in Los Angeles.
“This fall is about extreme high fashion and looking polished, sharp and luxurious,” says Riggio. “This includes your best accessory—your hair.”
Riggio predicts the trends that will be taking the runways by storm this season:
The Low Ponytail
“Those girls who know they look great with their hair pulled back should definitely rock this look for fall,” says Riggio.
“Before you gather your hair and pull it all back, section out a piece of hair at the nape of the neck. After you pull your hair away from your face, brush it with a Mason Pearson brush—every woman should invest in one. This will ensure that the hair visually moves backwards and remains uniform. Tack slicked hair into place with light hairspray to prevent flyaways. Fasten the ponytail with a clear hair band, then take the hair that’s sectioned out and wrap it around the ponytail, using a bobby pin to fasten.”
Dior Diorshow Blackout Mascara Review
July 15, 2008 · Leave a Comment
After my beloved Lancome Virtouse tube started to dry out, I decided the other day to buy Diorshow Blackout, since I used to wear Diorshow and didn’t mind it, and just wanted a bit of a change. Also, the whole “From the catwalks to you” definitely made me want to try it out!
I’ve used Diorshow maybe 2 years ago then switched to Lancome mascaras that I dearly love, but I didn’t switch because I didn’t like Diorshow – just wanted a change and then forgot about it, I guess! I’m glad I’m back though!
Blackout is an “intense deep kohl black shade that glides on smoothly, and draws out every last lash to show-stopping lengths.”
Lancôme Maharani Jewels Fall Collection
July 11, 2008 · 3 Comments
Lancôme’s fall color collection, Maharani Jewels, hits stores this month!
The collection was inspired by India, and the country’s alluring colors and elaborate designs. The natural hues from the landscape, the fragrant spices, and the colored jewels – all this reflect in Lancome fall color palette, starring a chic bronzing compact embossed with an iconic symbol of India, the elephant, known to signify royalty and internal strength.
Products include:
- Poudre Elephant Teint
This is the perfect product to achieve a gorgeous glow. In India, the elephant is one of the most revered symbols, denoting royalty, inner strength and nobility. Now this iconic symbol can be found embossed in the powder of this new limited-edition bronzer. - Maharani Juicy Tubes
Inspired by the intricate motifs of Mehndi art, these Juicy Tubes are embellished with a golden design of scallop lines, dots, teardrops and paisley shapes. Shades range from Mango Mystere to Guava Enchantment and Autumn Jasmine.
Meeting the Beautynomist!
July 9, 2008 · 3 Comments
So much for being “anonymous”, I guess my cover is blown! :P Oh well, it’s time to come out of hiding.
I’ve been talking to Sophie from Beautynomics for…maybe 2 years when I had my old beauty site, and recently started again when I made a new beauty site, Beautyfool (long story). So when she told me she was coming down to my part of the planet, of course we had to finally meet!
(I stole the picture above from Sophie! Here we are with MAC makeup artists Sara and Kevin. What’s with my smirk?).
Sophie is so sweet, and a true makeup addict! I watched her spend all her hard earned cash on items from Stila, M.A.C…. I can’t remember the rest, there were so many brands we looked at! :)
Murad Durian Cell Reform
July 6, 2008 · 2 Comments
With Murad’s latest skincare innovation, Durian Cell Reform, we can all honestly say we haven’t heard it all in the world of beauty!
Durian Cell Reform is said to reverse visible signs of ageing on the surface and provide hydration, antioxidant protection and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Dr. Murad’s latest beauty innovation, Durian Cell Reform™ is a proprietary blend of Durian and Glycolic Acid.
Durian, an Asian super fruit, has been used for centuries in Eastern medicine and is now featured exclusively in Murad’s Age Reform® Intensives.
Don’t know about Asian “Super” fruit, but this Super smelly fruit is banned in airports across Asia because it is just rancid! I personally cannot stand the smell! Who knew this stinking mess would have anti-ageing properties? My mom used to eat this out in the balcony cause the smell would stink up the house!
Chanel Soleil Tan de Soleil Bronzing Powder
July 3, 2008 · 1 Comment
I was out shopping with my friend today and we came across the Chanel makeup counter, and I could not take my eyes off this thing - Chanel’s new Soleil Tan de Chanel moisturizing bronzing powder, an “illuminating bronzing powder”, said to ”deliver a natural gorgeous bronze glow that never looks dull or flat.”
It was beautiful; sitting there as I began to make excuses as to why I should buy something I didn’t really need.
The packaging was perfection, and I tried all the shades and they were stunning. The colors were so light and went on the skin very finely, so the tan it gave was very natural - not the fake, harsh colors I’ve been seeing in other bronzers lately. The brush that comes with it is wonderful, and that little wave print they have on the bronzer is fantastic, I couldn’t stop touching it!
How to Fake A Bob Hairstyle
July 3, 2008 · 6 Comments
My poor seven year old self used to suffer every 6 months – my mother would take me to the hairdressers and she would cut the ugliest bob in all existence. I still look back at old photos and cringe! If only I knew that 12 years later, it would be in fashion!
The bob haircut first made its debut in the 1920s, and no one knew it would revolutionize the way women wear their hair forever. Today, ‘the bob’ haircut has been ushered back into the limelight by stars such as Rhianna, Victoria Beckham, Katie Holmes, and newly “bobbed” celebrity Hayden Panettiere and Anne Hathaway, which I love!
Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips Plumper Review
July 1, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Supermodel Beverly Johnson once said, “It’s really important in today’s look, [to] have a mouth. If you don’t have it by birth, get it.”
What craziness! Cosmetics today make it very easy to fake full, lush lips - from lip liners, lip plumpers, etc. I personally don’t think that lip plumpers do anything special, but I do think they are a better version of a normal lip gloss - their seem to be thicker and the tingling makes you pout more! :P
One of my favorite lip plump would be Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips (my other is Clinique’s Full Potential Lips).
Face
Prescriptives All Skins Mineral Makeup SPF 15
June 25, 2008 · 2 Comments
I’m pleased to pass on this announcement from Prescriptives, about their first-ever Mineral Makeup line coming in July. I can’t wait! I will definitely be checking this out. :)
Introducing Prescriptives NEW All Skins Mineral Makeup SPF 15!
The proven purity and healthy benefits of mineral makeup meet the exact foundation expertise of Prescriptives - introducing Prescriptives NEW All Skins Mineral Makeup SPF 15.
What’s in it for you? Vitamins, minerals, gems, sun protection…all helping your skin look naturally radiant and unbelievably healthy.
What’s not in it for you? Oil, talc, fragrance, pore-clogging ingredients - all the things that may make you hesitate about wearing makeup.
Why gems? Prescriptives All Skins Mineral Makeup is the only mineral makeup that features R.E.C. (Radiance Emitting Crystals - a unique complex of Amethyst, Rose Quartz and Calcite). R.E.C. helps absorb light and gives skin extra radiance and luminosity. The semi-precious gems and minerals help give the makeup a luxuriously silky feel, while the energies of Calcite help give skin a soft, luminous finish as if it were “glowing from within.”
And you’re sure to find your exact match of this new weightless, longwear powder foundation from Prescriptives extensive collection of 18 shades…from the lightest to the darkest! It’s ALL good…
Lancôme Star Bronzer Sun Cherub
April 28, 2008 · Leave a Comment
I love this time of the year because all the makeup companies are slowly releasing Summer makeup collections. Summer is here all year round, so I appreciate (and love) summer collections more than any of the others.
Lancôme has come out with Star Bronzer Sun Cherub, a face and body powder bronzer, perfect for Summer!
“Loved by celebrities and makeup artists, this trés grand palette showcases the original Lancôme cherub embossed in a sea of light and dark bronze shades.”
Benefit Boi-ing Concealer Review
April 24, 2008 · 6 Comments
When my beloved Clinique concealer finished and I was just too lazy to go to town and stock up, I found an old Boi-ing I had hidden somewhere. (It was disgusting - it’s at least two years old and the top layer was crust.) Anyways, I cleaned it up and it was as good as new.
Benefit claims that Boi-ing is the “world’s best concealer” and right now I would agree.
Boi-ing is a little drying, so my advice is to warm it with your fingertips so the product is a little more “wet” and to dap it lightly on your skin, rather than rubbing in. I know some have trouble finding the right shade because it only comes in three colors - I use 01 Light, and while it’s a bit too light for me, apply some loose powder (or foundation, pressed powder, whatever you use) and the color will blend in really well.
Now I just don’t know whether to go ahead and buy more Boi-ing or Clinique Derma White - I now have two favorites!
Image: BenefitCosmetics.com
Eye
Givenchy Phenomen’Eyes Mascara
July 20, 2008 · Leave a Comment
“A revolutionary new mascara designed to grip at lashes starting at the roots”, Givenchy’s new Phenomen’Eyes Mascara is definitely a new innovation in mascara.
This weapon-looking wand promises to “perfectly curls and separates lashes. It has a high-tech, patented round sphere at the tip of the precision wand that reaches every lash and adapts to all eye shapes. It’s a Sephora exclusive.”
For some reason, I can imagine this working very well - I am definitely in line to try this one out!
Image: Sephora.com
Dior Diorshow Blackout Mascara Review
July 15, 2008 · Leave a Comment
After my beloved Lancome Virtouse tube started to dry out, I decided the other day to buy Diorshow Blackout, since I used to wear Diorshow and didn’t mind it, and just wanted a bit of a change. Also, the whole “From the catwalks to you” definitely made me want to try it out!
I’ve used Diorshow maybe 2 years ago then switched to Lancome mascaras that I dearly love, but I didn’t switch because I didn’t like Diorshow – just wanted a change and then forgot about it, I guess! I’m glad I’m back though!
Blackout is an “intense deep kohl black shade that glides on smoothly, and draws out every last lash to show-stopping lengths.”
Lancôme Launches Ôscillation Mascara
June 14, 2008 · 5 Comments
Lancôme mascara fans, (like me!) you will be happy to know that they will be launching a new mascara, Ôscillation this fall.
This unique mascara provides a 360-degree coat on lashes thanks to it’s vibrating brush, said to provide 7,000 vibrations per minute for the perfect formula application.
The mascara was created by Jean-Louis Guéret, the designer of all Lancôme mascaras, who has created almost 400 mascaras in his career. Ôscillation combines beauty with innovation, as the product has four patents for technology and formula.
This sounds really interesting! I’ve never heard anything like this before. From the picture, it looks like the mascara is one of those rubber brushes like Chanel Inimitable and Maybelline’s Define-A-Lash. I personally like old school, normal- bristled mascaras, but this is Lancôme so I will definitely try it out when it comes out. ;)
Image: Lancome
M.A.C. Liquidlast Liner Review
May 18, 2008 · 2 Comments
Since summer is pretty much here, it is time to bring the water-proof, smudge-proof, whatever-proof makeup out!
M.A.C.’s Liquidlast liner is one of their products I swear by and “combines long-lasting wear with a non-smudge, non-flake precision line. Goes on effortlessly.”
One thing about M.A.C. is that their products live up to what they claim. The eyeliner is very hard to get off and does not smudge at all.
Giorgio Armani Bronze Mania Collection 2008
May 15, 2008 · 1 Comment
I went to Milan last year, and since then I’ve been obsessed. One-way ticket for one, please.
Since then Italian culture has mesmerized me. The buildings, the culture, the design, and the food - everything looked so deep, dark and sophisticated. Sign me up! As far as Italian-made goods go, I always think that it’s always made to perfection, be it a suit, a building or a makeup bag!
One of the stores I went into while in Milan was the huge Armani building (did you know there’s an Armani Cafe?!) and there was the debut of the Giorgio Armani cosmetics line. While nothing wowed m
e at that stage (it was brand new so there were only the ‘basics’ there) I saw a post on Can’t Live Without My Lipstick on the new Bronze Mania Collection, and I just had to post about it. LOOK at it!
Summer collections always excite me because that’s my most favorite look - dark bronzed Smokey eyes, metallics, bronzer, nude lips…all the works.
This collection includes the new Skin Tints, that are water-soluble bronze tints that give you color with its smooth, gel texture. Colors range from a subtle summer glow to a deep Mediterranean tan, and the tint is said to be lightweight and give a natural and translucent look.
Does Jan Marini Age Intervention Eyelash Conditioner work?
May 13, 2008 · 3 Comments
Jan Marini Age Intervention’s Eyelash Conditioner has been a hot topic for many years.
It is a mascara like tube with an eyeliner-brush applicator that you apply to the base of your eyelashes, and is said to give you fuller, longer, thicker eyelashes.
I am not too sure about the exact facts, but the Eyelash Conditioner is a reformulated version than the one they had some time back, which was pulled off the shelves.
While the price tag may scare some off, I have seen some before and after pictures of consumers and some people I know swear by the product.
Lancôme Daria Werbowy Brazilian Earth Colors Collection
May 12, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Daria Werbowy, the Lancôme spokeswoman and supermodel, has created her own exclusive limited edition range of makeup, Brazilian Earth Colors.
She was inspired by the kids and colors she witnessed while on a business trip to Brazil, so the colors are earthy, nude and bronze tones. “These are the kinds of colors that I wear, but I also wanted something I thought other women would love and find wearable,” said Werbowy.
Besame Gingerbread Mascara Review
May 2, 2008 · 2 Comments
I first heard about Besame Comsmetics in 2006, and I was definitely impressed with their beautiful, old-glamour packaging.
Their new mascara, Gingerbread mascara, lives up to the brands glamorous image, in its beautiful gold plated tube decorated by their signature Chrysanthemums. What’s different about this mascara, however, is that it is natural and scented - its gingerbread scent acts as a guard against bacteria. 
This mascara is also made of only natural ingredients, is allergy tested, paraben-free, and is safe for sensitive eyes, making Gingerbread one of the most natural mascaras on the market today.
The formula of Gingerbread formula dates back to the 1930s and was recreated by Besame Chemists for a “truly special mascara, made out of only 8 simple ingredients to give you defined, beautiful and healthy eyelashes.”
After hearing that the formula dated back to the 30s, and that this mascara was completely natural and healthy, I couldn’t wait to use it - it almost felt like I could take a step back in time and see how makeup was like in that era!
Lancôme Virtuôse Mascara Review
April 25, 2008 · 6 Comments
Lancôme’s latest mascara, Virtuôse, is slowly becoming my favorite mascara. I’ve always loved Lancôme mascaras, so when I heard about this, I had to get off my butt and buy one!
Virtouse is a Lancôme first, with its CurlGuard formula which promises to “lengthen and hold a divine lash curve for 12 hours.” Its curved KeepCurl brush “provides an outstanding eyelash curler effect.” And it’s long lasting formula is “virtually smudge proof, tear proof and easily removable.”
Cheek
Chanel Soleil Tan de Soleil Bronzing Powder
July 3, 2008 · 1 Comment
I was out shopping with my friend today and we came across the Chanel makeup counter, and I could not take my eyes off this thing - Chanel’s new Soleil Tan de Chanel moisturizing bronzing powder, an “illuminating bronzing powder”, said to ”deliver a natural gorgeous bronze glow that never looks dull or flat.”
It was beautiful; sitting there as I began to make excuses as to why I should buy something I didn’t really need.
The packaging was perfection, and I tried all the shades and they were stunning. The colors were so light and went on the skin very finely, so the tan it gave was very natural - not the fake, harsh colors I’ve been seeing in other bronzers lately. The brush that comes with it is wonderful, and that little wave print they have on the bronzer is fantastic, I couldn’t stop touching it!
Benefit Posietint
May 3, 2008 · 3 Comments
Calling all Benetint fans!
Next month, Benefit Cosmetics are coming out with a new “color” of Benetint, called Benefit Posietint.
Posietint is different from Benetint because, instead of its bright rose/red color, Posietint is a “poppy-tinted, petal-pink lip and cheek stain”.
Image: Sephora.com
Lancôme Star Bronzer Sun Cherub
April 28, 2008 · Leave a Comment
I love this time of the year because all the makeup companies are slowly releasing Summer makeup collections. Summer is here all year round, so I appreciate (and love) summer collections more than any of the others.
Lancôme has come out with Star Bronzer Sun Cherub, a face and body powder bronzer, perfect for Summer!
“Loved by celebrities and makeup artists, this trés grand palette showcases the original Lancôme cherub embossed in a sea of light and dark bronze shades.”
Lip
Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips Plumper Review
July 1, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Supermodel Beverly Johnson once said, “It’s really important in today’s look, [to] have a mouth. If you don’t have it by birth, get it.”
What craziness! Cosmetics today make it very easy to fake full, lush lips - from lip liners, lip plumpers, etc. I personally don’t think that lip plumpers do anything special, but I do think they are a better version of a normal lip gloss - their seem to be thicker and the tingling makes you pout more! :P
One of my favorite lip plump would be Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips (my other is Clinique’s Full Potential Lips).
Besame Cosmetics Enriched Lip Glaze Review
June 6, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Besame Cosmetic’s Enriched Lip Glazes are slowly becoming a staple in my handbag. I’ve mentioned earlier that I don’t necessarily like lip gloss because they are so sticky and reapplying is rather annoying, but these Lip Glazes are almost worth all that, they simply look beautiful!
Besame’s Enriched Lip Glazes contain vitamins A, C, E, and heals and protects lips with aloe vera, macadamia nut extract and sweet almond oil. The lip gloss is amazing for moisturizing, and gives a hint of color, so it’s not over the top (there are other colors, like Chocolate and Red Berry, that I’m sure gives more color for darker skin tones), but since I’m pretty fair, lighter colors look better on me.
Lancôme Daria Werbowy Brazilian Earth Colors Collection
May 12, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Daria Werbowy, the Lancôme spokeswoman and supermodel, has created her own exclusive limited edition range of makeup, Brazilian Earth Colors.
She was inspired by the kids and colors she witnessed while on a business trip to Brazil, so the colors are earthy, nude and bronze tones. “These are the kinds of colors that I wear, but I also wanted something I thought other women would love and find wearable,” said Werbowy.
Juice Beauty Organic Lip Plumper Review
May 6, 2008 · Leave a Comment
“Achieve your puckering potential with lip plumping amino acids, lip refining cane sugar, certified organic citrus juice and nourishing essential fatty acids for sumptuously soft, plump lips,” Juice Beauty writes on their site.
I’m not too sure about the “plumping” properties, but this is a nice simple lip gloss.
I love the packaging as well; it’s easy to use and smells great - good enough to eat!
The product is a thick cream color that does make lips look shiny and is pretty moisturizing, but there was absolutely no lip plumping action going on.
Clinique Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine Review
April 30, 2008 · 4 Comments
My opinion on lip gloss is that it’s only for special occasions, because they are a sticky mess, tend to flake after a while, and needs constant reapplying. One day, I randomly decided I wanted to buy a clear lip gloss, so I went to get Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine by Clinique because we heard so many good things about it - and trust me, this little thing really lives up to its name.
Full Potential is said to “instantly create a fuller, lusher look and a plush effect for hours with its triple action plumping effect.”
“Triple action”? What the heck is that?!
I bought Pure Plump, which is the clear color, and it looks amazingly shiny over lipstick (again, special occasion) or bare lips. It really gave the illusion of full, shiny lips, whether or not it is actually ‘plumping’ up lips. It also stayed on a little longer than usual and didn’t flake until a good two hours. Good enough for me - I highly recommended this! (Although I can only speak for the clear gloss, we have no idea how the colored ones look like).
Image: Clinique.ca
NARS Orgasm Lip Gloss And Nail Polish at Sephora
April 28, 2008 · 3 Comments
The long awaited NARS Orgasm nail polish is now avaliable only at Sephora!
The famous peachy-pink shimmer shade is now avaliable online and comes in a set with the nail polish and the Orgasm lipgloss, both formulated with rich pigments for that famous “coveted afterglow” shade.
Comes at a $40 value, but is only $30 for “a double-dose of your favorite NARS hue!”
Image: Sephora.com
Bath and Body
Bath & Body Works Enchanted Orchid Collection
May 6, 2008 · 3 Comments
I’ve got another gift idea for Mother’s Day!
I came across this beautiful set from Bath and Body Works called the Signature Collection Enchanted Orchid set, and it seems like a perfect gift idea for Mom this Sunday!
The Perfumer for this fragrance, Frank Voelkl, says that the scent “captures a ’solar’ aspect of the Orchid flower and gives the creation a unique exotic and almost tropical effect like ‘bathing in Orchid petals’.”
Notes include Waterlilly, Pink Grapefruit, and Fresh Gardenia, with base notes Vanilla Orchid and Creamy Amber.
Hair
Fall Hair Trends from John Frieda Experts
July 15, 2008 · Leave a Comment
This handsome man is stylist Guy Riggio, here to give you tips and tricks for fall. Good timing too, I took out my nasty hair extensions (I’ve been blessed with the thinnest hair possible) so these are some awesome ideas!
Change your hair with the season with expert advice from one of the foremost stylists at the Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon in Los Angeles.
“This fall is about extreme high fashion and looking polished, sharp and luxurious,” says Riggio. “This includes your best accessory—your hair.”
Riggio predicts the trends that will be taking the runways by storm this season:
The Low Ponytail
“Those girls who know they look great with their hair pulled back should definitely rock this look for fall,” says Riggio.
“Before you gather your hair and pull it all back, section out a piece of hair at the nape of the neck. After you pull your hair away from your face, brush it with a Mason Pearson brush—every woman should invest in one. This will ensure that the hair visually moves backwards and remains uniform. Tack slicked hair into place with light hairspray to prevent flyaways. Fasten the ponytail with a clear hair band, then take the hair that’s sectioned out and wrap it around the ponytail, using a bobby pin to fasten.”
How to Fake A Bob Hairstyle
July 3, 2008 · 6 Comments
My poor seven year old self used to suffer every 6 months – my mother would take me to the hairdressers and she would cut the ugliest bob in all existence. I still look back at old photos and cringe! If only I knew that 12 years later, it would be in fashion!
The bob haircut first made its debut in the 1920s, and no one knew it would revolutionize the way women wear their hair forever. Today, ‘the bob’ haircut has been ushered back into the limelight by stars such as Rhianna, Victoria Beckham, Katie Holmes, and newly “bobbed” celebrity Hayden Panettiere and Anne Hathaway, which I love!
Summer Hair Tips with Top Stylist Harry Josh
June 27, 2008 · 2 Comments
Aren’t you a lucky bunch! ;) Celebrity stylist to A listers such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Gisele Bunchen, Harry Josh has been traveling across the States with the John Frieda See Yourself Salon Tour, giving tips and helping out tons of women with their hair issues - and now he’s given us all some summer hair tips.
“Summer is a time when heat and humidity can really take a toll on your style. Regardless of how you choose to style your hair – whether it’s curly or straight - it’s important to use the right products to keep your hair sleek and healthy,” says Harry Josh, Creative Consultant for the John Frieda Collection. “Follow my below tips and you’ll be able to get the same salon results at home this summer.”
How to Grow Out Your Bangs/Fringe
June 23, 2008 · 5 Comments
Sorry for the lack of updates, I am working with a web designer to get the site looking better so I have been very distracted by that!
Anyways, I was reading a story online about bangs and how tons of celebrities are gradually growing theirs out, so I thought I’d write about my own experience with them, and offer help for those who had an experience like mine.
Earlier in January, my best friend and I were chatting on web cam (she’s in London for college) when we decided right then and there that we had to get bangs. We obviously need to find better things to do online, because she started cutting her hair in front of me, (that daredevil!) while I watched in horror. In the end, however, it turned out really well! So well that the next day I rushed to my beloved hairdresser and asked for bangs; I couldn’t wait!
While my friend loved hers, I loved mine for about 3 hours and then got over it - my face shape is oval/long, so it looked very weird. Unfortunately for me, bangs are pretty permanent for awhile, but thank goodness time flies and it’s already end of June; they’ve grown into long layers. Along the way, I read countless ‘tips’ on how to grow them out, but these are the only ones that I found useful:
Pure & Petal Heavenly Clean Hair Fragrance Review
April 27, 2008 · 1 Comment
Who wants great smelling hair? I know I do! And with Pure & Petal Hair Fragrances, you can cheat. Their hair fragrances are light enough to be worn on your hair and won’t interfere with your regular fragrance.
Pure & Petal hair fragrances also have silk protein and provitamin B5, and is alcohol and silicone free - which means that it won’t damage, dry or weigh your hair down. A big plus for me!
I tried the 4 ‘flavors’ available, but have to say that Heavenly Clean fragrance is my favorite, and that this is pretty much the epitome of clean smelling hair with its lemon, citrus smell.
Described as “air dried in the summer breeze with a hint of fruity floral notes”, this scent is like fresh and clean laundry, but not in a detergent kind of way.
Skincare
Murad Durian Cell Reform
July 6, 2008 · 2 Comments
With Murad’s latest skincare innovation, Durian Cell Reform, we can all honestly say we haven’t heard it all in the world of beauty!
Durian Cell Reform is said to reverse visible signs of ageing on the surface and provide hydration, antioxidant protection and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Dr. Murad’s latest beauty innovation, Durian Cell Reform™ is a proprietary blend of Durian and Glycolic Acid.
Durian, an Asian super fruit, has been used for centuries in Eastern medicine and is now featured exclusively in Murad’s Age Reform® Intensives.
Don’t know about Asian “Super” fruit, but this Super smelly fruit is banned in airports across Asia because it is just rancid! I personally cannot stand the smell! Who knew this stinking mess would have anti-ageing properties? My mom used to eat this out in the balcony cause the smell would stink up the house!
Lisa Hoffman Night & Day 24 Skincare
June 13, 2008 · 1 Comment
Lisa Hoffman doesn’t just sit at home and wait while her actor husband, Dustin Hoffman, films on location for movies like Meet the Fockers (love that movie!). Promising to keep the family together after they had children, Lisa would go on location with him, bringing their four kids along! This made Lisa an expert packer, especially with her skincare. One night, she literally had a dream she was packing her skincare products into little organized packets, all containing an exact amount for each day. When she woke up, the idea of Lisa Hoffman Night & Day 24 Hour Skincare was born.
The collection includes 10 cleansing, toning and moisturizing formulas – 5 for day, 5 for night, each numbered and packed as a single dose, disposable tube.
Floxia Disco Hyperpigmentation Skin Discoloration Review
June 2, 2008 · 6 Comments
How refreshing that a skincare product with ridiculous claims actually work!
After trying out many “fade out” creams for those annoying post-blemish reddish marks (that don’t seem to go away after a full 3 months – very annoying!) and none of them working, I had to go to Plan B and ask my doctor for help.
I was at my doctor (who I love, she’s such a gossip!) for another reason, but I decided to bring up the topic and she gave me a tube of Floxia Disco Hyper pigmentation Skin Discoloration Fade Emulsion, which “helps to fight dark spots, unify skin tone, protect from persistent skin darkening and repair cells for better resistance against UV rays.”
I had been lazy and only applied it once every few days in the beginning, but this week I’ve been good and been applying it like its directions say, twice a day. AND IT’S ACTUALLY WORKING! I’d say a good 80% of the marks are gone – I’m amazed, to say the least!
M Lab Skincare Arrives Stateside
May 8, 2008 · 1 Comment
How scientific-looking do these products look?!
M Lab is an anti-aging skincare line whose active ingredients range from 45%-74%, where the average for most skincare 10-20%, which means that M Lab means business - these powerful digits make it the world’s first corrective and effective anti-aging skincare line.
It was only available at swanky Harrod’s in London (in the prestigious White Hall, no less!) but is now available in the States and online.
Heidi Klum In An Instant Skincare Line
April 29, 2008 · 2 Comments
Heidi Klum has joined forces with beauty experts at Guthy-Renker and created In An Instant, a new skin care system that targets skin’s every need - exfloation, hydration, wrinkle reduction, lifting, firming, and pore minimizing.
The line promises to to detoxify and guard against premature aging skin, hydrate dry skin, and minimize fine lines.
Products include a Gentle Foaming Cleanser, Intensive Firming Serum, Instant Wrinkle Smoother, Instant Daily Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15, Instant Warming Scrub.
Fragrance
Jessica Simpson Fancy Fragrance
July 21, 2008 · 4 Comments
I really have been out of it these past weeks because apparently Jessica Simpson is releasing a perfume next month (August 15th to be exact) and everyone but me is talking about it! Shameful.
Inspired by Jessica and her “award winning talent, beauty and captivating personality, Fancy Jessica Simpson is a sensual fragrance that is feminine, versatile and memorable. It is red carpet ready while maintaining the subtle flirtatious charm of the enticing girl next door.”
The scent was created by perfumer Alexis Dadier of Mane Paris and developed with Parlux Fragrances, who also developed Paris Hilton’s fragrances.
Estee Lauder Bali Dream Travel Exclusive
June 24, 2008 · 4 Comments
My friends are obsessed with Bali. Every summer, all I hear is about how they want to go to Bali to party and drink. Me? I’d rather go for other reasons – THE BEACH! I really need to buy a beach house (or someone can buy it for me!) since my ideal life is sitting on a beach all day. ;) There is nothing better than lying in the sun, reading a good book, or taking a nap. Or eating ice cream, or gossiping with your friend. Or…. Sigh. I really need a holiday.
Estee Lauder’s travel exclusive fragrance, Bali Dream, could bring me back there with one sniff.
With notes in categories such as “sea-kissed florals, Sensual, Lush and Tropical”, I need to get my butt off to the nearest duty free and try this out. Notes include moon orchirds, magnolias, Indonesian Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Gardenia, Vanilla and Cedar Wood.
Bond No. 9 Andy Warhol Union Square Fragrance Review
May 30, 2008 · 1 Comment
“My favorite smell is the first smell of spring in New York,” Andy Warhol once said.
Maybe that’s why he developed a portfolio of vibrant colored flowers screen prints at the first of his two studios on Union Square.
His work, and the location of these studios inspired Bond No. 9 to create Andy Warhol Union Square, the latest in Bond No. 9’s series of collectible Warhol fragrances, out now.
The scent, the second perfume in a collection produced under license from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, is a “seductive green floral” and includes notes of Lily of the Valley, Green Stem Notes, Sweet Blue Freesia, White Birchwood, Amber and Silver-cloud Musk Accord.
It’s really hard describing this scent, because the way I see it, it is art – and I remember how hard it was critiquing pieces in Art class! The scent is definitely a floral, but a bit sweet as well.
Bond No. 9 Fire Island Fragrance Review
May 28, 2008 · 1 Comment
“Imagine freshly baked skin, doused with a coating of premium Euro-sunscreen then warmed up by a midday siesta by the beach – and the sensual stirrings of a body in heat.”
No, this is not an excerpt from one of your secret romance novels! ;) It’s the premise of Bond No. 9 fragrance Fire Island, said to “summoned forth the distinctive spicy-sweet aroma of the most sought-after of vintage Euro-bronzing oils”, and is a “reminder of skin sniffed up close.”
Fire Island is exactly that, it is sweet and spicy, and includes notes of Cardamom, Neroli, White Musk, Skin Musk, Tuberose and Patchouli.
Jennifer Lopez Deseo for Men Fragrance
May 16, 2008 · 2 Comments
Jennifer Lopez will expand her fragrance expire this September with the release of her first men’s fragrance, Deseo.
“I wanted to capture the intimate and personal nature of a man who is sexy, yet strong,” Lopez said.
“’Deseo’ means desire. Desire is a universal word that expresses passion between two people. I wanted to take this meaning and put it behind the idea of one desiring another. The smell is warming and creates a provocative and sensual texture.”
Victoria’s Secret Heavenly Kiss Limited Edition Fragrance
May 13, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Victoria Secret has released a new limited edition fragrance to their award winning Dream Angels fragrance collection.
Heavenly Kiss is said to be “fresh, sexy and totally of-the-moment” and is “perfect for spring time romance” and is a fruity vanilla-oriental eau de parfum.
Notes include base notes of soft vanilla, creamy woods, English toffee, marshmallow, sensual musk.
Top and middle notes are fruity florals such as freesia petals, apricot nectar, jasmine and watermelon.
Bond No. 9 The Scent of Peace Review
May 9, 2008 · Leave a Comment
The Scent of Peace was my very first Bond No. 9 fragrance I’ve ever tried, and it’s given me a good - make that great - impression of the brand already – I am dying to try out more of their scents!
The Scent of Peace is an uplifting citrus floral scent; notes include grapefruit, black currant, lily of the valley and musk.
I’ve read tons of reviews and comments on this fragrance and some claim that it is so similar to Dolce and Gabbana’s Light Blue that you should save your money and get Light Blue.
In my opinion, this does smell very much like Light Blue, but less ‘airy’ and little more stronger - I think that’s the blackcurrant in it. Other than that, the dry down smells almost identical to Light Blue - oops!
Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue Perfume Review
May 8, 2008 · 1 Comment
Though Light Blue is quite an old fragrance, it has been “re-released” with this new ad campaign and we’ve been seeing them everywhere and thought that some readers might be interested in buying them! :)
Light Blue brings back a lot of memories - at 15 years old, it was my very first perfume I ever wore, after seeing it advertised in a magazine as one of those fragrance strips. I loved the clean, fresh scent straight away from the sample strip, and immediately asked it for Christmas!
Here’s what they say:
“A stunning perfume, 
overwhelming and irresistible like the joy of living.
The liveliness of Sicilian citron, the happiness of Granny Smith apple, the spontaneity of bluebells.
Feminine and resolute: the intensity of jasmine, the freshness of bamboo, the charm of white rose.”
This is great for an everyday fragrance - it’s a very citrus, crisp fragrance. It also has a little musk in it so that the citrus and apply smell doesn’t smell too much like a detergent, which some citrus fragrances end up smelling.
Bond No. 9 Mother’s Day Collection
May 6, 2008 · 3 Comments
It’s time to treat that special woman in your life! This Mother’s Day (which someone reminded me is THIS Sunday, I better not forget), Bond No. 9 has wrapped some of their popular fragrances with Swarovski crystals for an extra special gift.
The scents are (left to right) Bryant Park, Bleecker Street and Nuit de Noho. They have also included these scents including Eau de New York in their Swarovski Star Bon Bon collection (the purse-spray sized 6ml) which look amazing!
Sharon Bolton Soul Perfume Oil Review
May 5, 2008 · 1 Comment
Sharon Bolton Scents is a very luxurious, exclusive brand that I found out about a few years ago. I tried all three fragrances from Sharon Bolton; Luv, Truth and Soul, and I absolutely love Soul the most.
“Sweet tropical notes that will evoke a memory for your soul. Juicy papaya, luscious pineapple, and creamy coconut with undertones of clean musk. It’s enough to sweep you away to the islands.”
Island scent for sure! This is perfect for summer - I really, really love this scent.
The calm blue color on the packaging is the perfect color to describe the scent - peaceful. The scent is not too strong - which makes me think of a clean, clear water beach with no one around - which I can never get enough off.
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