When I first opened my little pot of Loose Lips NY Indelible creme shadow I was worried that though I loved the plum color it was too heavy for a shadow. I was happy to see how buildable the color was though I could keep it really light or add a little more for a dramatic look.

The most amazing thing about Indelible Creme Shadow is how long it lasts. I applied it first thing in the morning and at 11pm the color was still as vibrant as when I applied it and it has little tiny sparkles that make your eyes look great without overwhelming it truly lives up to its indelible name!

Indelible Creme Eye Shadow

Do you love our indelible gel eye liner? Well you will just adore our newest member to our family- the creme eye shadow. Goes on like a creme, but dries as a powder. Waterproof and long wearing. Use to apply with a brush or you can just dab on with your finger tip. Blends well and is so easy to use.

$16.00 Indelible Creme Shadow

Popularity: 5% [?]

I was at Target the other day, and looking for an everyday lipstick.  One that won’t fade, and will last for hours.  I looked through all the major brands, Cover Girl, Max Factor, Maybelline.  I finally settled on Revlon’s ColorStay lipstick, and I absolutely LOVE it.  I loved it so much, in fact, I went back and bought another one – in a different shade.  My favorite shade is Rich Raisin (see below).

This lipstick goes on smooth – then quickly dries and sets.  It stays on, almost all day.  Through eating and drinking, it remains beautiful, and I’m so happy to have found such a great (inexpensive) lipstick!

Lipstick so soft and smooth you won’t believe it’s long-lasting. Exclusive formula with SoftFlex® for hours and hours of luscious, feel good color in one smooth step. Stays gorgeous, stays creamy, stays on. In 30 full-coverage and 6 sheer shades.

You can find this at your nearest drugstore!

Popularity: 6% [?]

I recently had the pleasure of trying some amazing products from Ouidad, the first products from the brand that I’ve tried.  I’ve been dying to try them, and I was so excited to get my hands on two of their great products!  I loved them both equally, and I’m so glad to have them in my stash! 

First I tried Ouidad Climate Control Gel.  Winner of Allure’s “Best Defrizzer, Editor’s Choice Award” 1999, this is a revolutionary design in styling gels. Climate Control protects curls from humidity by absorbing moisture from air to hydrate each strand of hair and help prevent frizz. Great for using in place of Tress F/X by all hair types in humid conditions, summer or winter. Winner of “Best Defrizzer” by Allure Magazine.

Climate Control Gel contains special European wheat resin, vitamins, and plant extracts are activated by heat and humidity to tame, smooth, and control curly, unruly hair leaving it soft, manageable and full of shine. Excellent at protecting hair from blow-dryer heat when a straight style is required. Apply to palm of hand and work evenly through moist hair. Do not rinse out. Set or style hair as usual. Protects hair from blow-dryer heat.

Tips: When applying, begin by raking fingers through underneath layers of hair first. Then, beginning at the crown, rake downward towards the ends, and lastly rake from the temple and forehead to the crown. This will ensure complete coverage and help prevent the under layers of hair from stacking out when dry.

$22.00 – $66.00 BUY IT HERE!

Second (and my favorite of the two) I tried Ouidad Botanical Boost Leave-in Conditioner!  Winner of Allure’s “Best Conditioner, Editor’s Choice Award” 2001,  this is a lightweight, leave-in conditioner that seals in moisture and provides strands with nourishing vitamins and aloe vera; one of the oldest healing agents. Used anytime on wet or dry hair to revive and refresh curls and calm frizzies. Botanical Boost is Ouidad’s most versatile conditioner.

Ouidad Botanical Boost is a spray-in, leave-in conditioner that gives an instant boost to your hair’s health. Botanical Boost instantly detangles and refreshes hair. Amino acids, vitamins, and botanical extracts stimulate and moisturize even dry and brittle hair, restoring shine and luster. Contains no oils or waxes to weigh hair down. Won’t overcondition oily hair. Broad-spectrum sunscreens defend and protect hair from sun. Botanical Boost increases hair flexibility and elasticity to help prevent breakage. To give hair a botanical boost anytime, spray evenly and sparingly over entire head. Concentrate a little extra on ends. Comb through, leave in, and style as usual.

Tips: Spray in after shampooing for extra detangling and moisture before applying Tress F/X. Use mid-day as a hair pick-me-up to calm frizzies and regain styling control.

Perfect at the beach or before workouts or swimming to nourish and protect hair.

$16.00 – $48.00 BUY IT HERE!

Popularity: 6% [?]

AVON ADVANCE TECHNIQUES

Iodice Spring 2009-THE LOOK

Avon Advance Techniques lead stylists Allen Ruiz and Anthony Barrow together with Brazilian designer, Iodice created the hair look for the Spring 2009 show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

Inspiration for the Look: The look mirrors the Iodice collection, which was inspired by the mysterious lost city of Atlantis. The hair was created to evoke the image of a beautiful aquatic woman emerging from the water.

How to get the look:

Step 1: Use a tail comb to create a clean, triangular section of hair at the crown of the head. Use a clip to keep this section separate from the rest of the hair.

Step 2: Apply a generous amount of Avon Advance Techniques Extra Hold Hairspray to the sides.

Step 3: Layer Avon Advance Techniques Shaping Gel over the hair spray previously applied to the sides and use a fine-tooth comb to comb through

Step 4: Next, use a wide tooth comb to create lines and movement in the sides of the hair leaving the appearance they were just run through and swept back naturally with your fingers

Step 5: Use a blow dryer and diffuser attachment to “set” the sides of the hair with the hair spray/gel combination previously applied

Step 6: Release triangle section of hair at the crown. Using your wide-tooth comb, brush this section of hair back, away from the face and “set” with Avon Advance Techniques Extra Hold Hairspray

Step 7: Finally, pull remaining hair back into a loose pony tail and secure with an elastic band.

Click here to check out the Avon Advance products used to create these hairstyles.

Popularity: 9% [?]

I loved the book “Confessions of a Shopaholic” by Sophie Kinsella and I’m really to see Isla Fisher playing Rebecca Bloomwood in the new movie. I just got a tip last night of the mascara exclusively used on the “Confessions of a Shopaholic” was Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara! Celebrity make-up artist, Elaine Offers had this to say:

“Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara is a must have in my makeup kit when on location…just used it on Isla Fisher during filming of “Confessions of a Shopaholic”…It volumizes beautifully, while conditioning lashes with olive and almond oil.”

Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara

formula with olive builds volume for 400% fuller lashes – from the inside out!
Neutrogena® Healthy Volume™ Mascara Creates beautifully full and healthy lashes with a revolutionary sweep of the wand.

This lash-enhancing mascara instantly builds lash volume by 400%. The patent-pending formula with a touch of olive oil penetrates and helps plump the core of each and every lash. The Visible Volume Brush coats and builds even the smallest lashes with rich, volume-building color. No clumps, smudging or flaking!

Healthy Volume mascara rinses clean with any Neutrogena® makeup remover or with soap and water. Get beautiful, conditioned and volumized lashes with the sweep of a wand.

Dermatologist tested
No clumps, smudging, or flaking
Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers
Available in 3 Shades

$6.99 Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara ( or at your local drugstore)

Popularity: 7% [?]

“I’ve picked up a few things along the way,” says Leona Lewis (and no wonder – the hair guy at Glamour’s shoot, Sam Knight, had done Kate Moss the day before).

Lewis’ favorite tips!

1. “I used to use bronzer everywhere.  But you’re not supposed to do that!  Brush it along your temples and under your cheekbones, places that give you that sun-kissed glow!”

2.  “Put mascara on with a jaggedy motion; it separates your lashes.”

3.  “Moisturize your hair.  I do a treatment once a week, usually Kiehl’s olive oil conditioner.”

4.  Test lipstick on the palm of your hand rather than the back; your palm is closer to your face’s skin tone.”

Glamour Magazine

Try it at home!  Pick up Leona’s favorite conditioner, Kiehl’s Olive Fruit Oil Nourishing Conditioner!

• With Avocado Oil, Lemon Extract, and Olive Fruit Oil
• For dehydrated, damaged hair
• Inspired by traditional home recipes
• Helps rebuild hair’s strength and elasticity
• Not tested on animals

Formulated for dehydrated, under-nourished, and damaged hair, this lightweight, easily-rinsed conditioner deeply moisturizes and restores a healthy look to hair. Utilizing the latest in haircare science, our formula contains molecules which mimic natural oils that coat healthy hair. We blended enriching Avocado Oil, Lemon Extract, and Olive Fruit Oil–inspired by traditional home recipes–to help rebuild hair’s strength and elasticity, and lock in moisture. Gentle, yet luxurious, our formula detangles hair, leaving it silky-smooth and shiny without weighing hair down. Ideal for hair weakened by overexposure to sun, chemical-processing, or excessive heat styling.

BUY IT HERE!

Popularity: 8% [?]

Bath and Body Works just launched a new scent to their body care line “Black Amethyst” and being a total Bath & Body Works junkie  I can’t wait to try it. The customer reviews are coming back great so far with a lot of people saying it’s their favorite scent to date. This call for a trip to the mall!

Bath & Body Works® Signature Collection
Shower Gel
Black Amethyst™
Our Signature Shower Gel is supercharged with benefits that make it the world’s best daily luxury. Reformulated to provide the ultimate shower experience, it pampers you with luxurious lather of moisturizing aloe vera and nourishing oils. Gently cleanses, softens and fragrances your skin.
Domestic.

* A fragrant, everyday cleanser that refreshes and conditions skin
* Our exclusive fragrance is a hypnotic scent inspired by chic, sensual and confident women
* Fragrance top notes: Bergamot Italian Oprur, Juicy Mandarin, Sparkling Tangerine, Zesty Orange, Waterfruits, Crisp Melon
* Fragrance mid notes: Lily of the Valley, Magnolia Blossom, Sheer Gardenia, Tuberose, Freesia, Peony Petals, Camellia
* Fragrance base notes: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla, Musk

FREE Lip Lacquer with Full-Size Black Amethyst Body Care Purchase

$10.00 Bath & Body Works® Black Amethyst

Popularity: 7% [?]