I’m absolutely obsessed with Mally Beauty’s New Naturals Lip Veil lipstick in Ginger! How gorgeous is this red? It just screams FALL doesn’t it? I’m not a red-lips kinda girl (blame my small lips) but this one is a must. It goes on gorgeous – and stays put for hours! It comes in a beautiful gold applicator, and will last me forever!

Mally’s New Naturals Lip Veil is the perfect soft and sheer lipstick that gives a naturally pretty flush to your lips. This emollient lipstick smooths on a sheer color and gives your lips the supple shine that brings out the best in any skin tone! It’s just enough for that everyday, easy lip look.

On sale! $10.50

*Disclosure: I was sent these products to review for the site, I was not paid to write this post, and I was not compensated for my opinions. The opinions you read here are mine alone.

You know what I hate? Hotel shampoo and conditioners. You know those tiny bottles that are only good for like two days, and then your hair feels like straw after? They are awful. Typically, whenever I travel, I like to take my own products…. make sure my hair won’t break in two when I tie it up and go.

I was sent a sample of Antica Farmacista’s Grapefruit Conditioner – in a travel size – and it’s absolutely perfect for your next trip!

The Antica Farmacista Conditioner offers a beautiful way to deeply moisturize and fragrance the hair. It’s enhanced with natural ingredients intended to target hair that is oftentimes dry and stripped of essential oils. The formula contains silk amino acids, chamomile, honey and sweet almond oil. The rich lather is silky and creates the perfect foam that results in clean, beautifully moisturized hair.

It feels amazing, and smells beautiful! Give it a try!!

BUY HERE

*Disclosure: I was sent these products to review for the site, I was not paid to write this post, and I was not compensated for my opinions. The opinions you read here are mine alone.

Do you subscribe to any beauty-box service like Birchbox – or Beauty Box 5? I’ve received a couple Birchbox’s over the year, and I like them…. for the most part. I find myself using half the samples – or so. I find the products that Birchbox sends to be on the higher-end which is great – unless I really LOVE the sample I’ve tried, and then I can’t afford to buy the full size. That’s annoying.

Beauty Box 5 is a bit different. You get 5 products each month (for $12 a month) and the products tend to be much more affordable. For a person like me, this is much more beneficial, because if I fall in love with the product, then I’ll be able to go out and buy it myself!

Here is a sneak peak at what a Beauty Box might look like. Products I received are:

1. Full sized Be a Bombshell Eyeshadow in ‘bora bora’ – $14

2. Sample Sized Heavenly Silk Nourishing Moisturizer – $4.00 (for full size)

3. Sample sized Nubar nail polish in ‘Faded Jeans’ – $7.49 (for full size)

4. h20 Micro-Collagen Moisturizer – $50.00 (for full size)

5. Pink nail file – full size

You can choose from two subscription options. Either $12 a month for month-to-month, or $30 for 3 months.

GET YOUR BEAUTY BOX 5 HERE!

 *Disclosure: I was sent these products to review for the site, I was not paid to write this post, and I was not compensated for my opinions. The opinions you read here are mine alone.

Kim Kardashian has been working VERY HARD to lose the baby weight she gained while pregnant with North West. She looks great. She has curves where she should – and motherhood just suits her. She looks great.

So what is Kim doing to lose the weight? Not only is she exercising, but she also announced she’s following Atkins diet. When a fan asked her how she’s losing the weight on Twitter, Kim responded “I’ve actually been doing the Atkins diet & luv it.” I’m surprised Kim is doing something that….. old. Atkins was huge in the late 90′s and early 2000′s. Seems so non-trendy for her. I had a family member do the Atkins diet – about 10 years ago – and he lost close to 200 pounds. It’s crazy how quickly you can lose weight. But the whole no-carb thing would kill me. A diet where you’re not allowed to eat FRUIT? Crazy.

US Weekly reports Kim is “eating lots of lean proteins, healthy fats like nuts and avocado, carbs, fruits, veggies and cheese. She wanted to be a healthy, nursing mom and not toxify her milk with her diet or lose weight too quickly. She’s been doing Atkins since her doctor approved it at the end of June.”

I am so excited about the new Fresh Approach line from Pureology. The idea of dry shampoo id=s great but so often they leave a residue or  feel heavy in my hair. The new Fresh Approach line is an ultra light aerosol dry shampoo and it works like a dream. The spray goes on unbelievably  light and immediately soaks up any oil and leaving my hair fresh and clean. It’s by far the lightest dry shampoo I have ever used and better still it works!

The sidekick to this dry shampoo super hero is the Fresh Approach Dry Condition spray. I have never used a Dry Conditioner so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. When I do a thorough blow out and hot iron I want to extend my style so I like to use a dry shampoo. But even if I get the roots clean my hair can feel really dry from the middle to the ends. I tried this out this weekend the day after my heat styled my hair I used the Fresh Approach Dry Shampoo to clean it and then applies the Fresh Approach Dry Condition. The formula goes on really light just like the shampoo but it also revived the dry parts of my hair. After applying my hair was soft and my flyaway’s had been tamed. It really worked to condition my hair and leave it soft and shiny without feeling heavy. This is a truly great duo that work great on their own or together. If you are looking for a new dry shampoo make sure you check out Pureology Fresh Approach.

PUREOLOGY FRESH APPROACH DRY SHAMPOO AND DRY CONDITION
The new Fresh Approach dry haircare collection, featuring a combination of Pure Minerals and Pureology’s exclusive AntiFade Complex, reduces water-abrasion and extends the life of colour-treated hair by up to 4 weeks.*

* In a 5x per week cleansing regimen for 10 weeks

FRESH APPROACH DRY SHAMPOO
New Fresh Approach Dry Shampoo gently cleanses and refreshes hair from root to scalp without water, extending the life of haircolour and leaving hair satiny soft.

Benefits:

• Oil absorption
• Instantly refreshes hair
• Cleanses
• Leaves a satin finish

Hair Type:

• Oily, colour-treated hair

Key Ingredients

• Free of Sulfate, Parabens, and Mineral Oil
• Pure Minerals Obsidian and Smithsonite to weightlessly cleanse and refresh hair
• AntiFade Complex A mixture of antioxidants and minerals to extend the life of colour vibrancy

FRESH APPROACH DRY CONDITION
New Fresh Approach Dry Condition lightly restores softness, shine, and condition while managing frizz and static throughout the day.

Ideal for dry, colour-treated hair, Fresh Approach Dry Condition can be used individually or with Fresh Approach Dry Shampoo.

Key Benefits:

• Lightly restores softness
• Adds Shine
• Conditions
• Manages frizz
• Controls static

Hair Type:

• Dry, undisciplined colour-treated hair in need of moisture
• Application Spray evening onto dry hair, focusing on mid-lengths to ends. Brush through.

Key Ingredients

• Free of Parabens and Mineral Oil
• Orange Oil to deeply condition and nourish, leaving hair with a satin shine and a vibrant finish
• Pure Minerals Obsidian and Smithsonite to weightlessly cleanse and refresh hair
• AntiFade Complex A mixture of antioxidants and minerals to extend the life of colour vibrancy

Learn more about the new line and where to purchase at www,pureology.com

Disclosure: I was sent a complimentary sample to review. I was not paid to write this post and all opinions are 100% my own.

And the winner is #16 Colleen B.! Congratulations please watch your email inbox.

Beauty Mavens will never have to fuss over organizing another soirée again. L’OCCITANE will plan the party for them! Women (and men too) can now invite up to five friends and take credit for being the hostess with the mostess as L’OCCITANE pampers all who attend with signature beauty rituals.

Ideal for bridal parties, sorority get-togethers or small office gatherings, this event is completely free of charge; and available at any of L’OCCITANE’s 190+ free standing boutiques nationwide.

L’OCCITANE Friends Night Out Includes:

• A two-hour private event at L’OCCITANE for the host and up to five of his/her friends on the day of their choice
• A “Pampering Master Class” – with a choice of three themes:
• Skincare (mini-facials)
• Bodycare (signature hand massages)
• Fragrance (fragrance personality testing)
• An exclusive 10% discount during the two hour event
• A thank you gift for the host
• Refreshments, including rosé wine

L’OCCITANE has also launched a new Shea Butter line which you may be able to sample should you book an event.

The full line of L’OCCITANE’s Shea Butter products includes:

The Softest Embrace Rich Body Cream
The Sweetest Kiss Lip Balm
The Strongest Commitment Solidarity Soap
The Greatest Love of All Hand Cream
Love the names!

To find out more about these skin care products, including the retail prices from L’OCCITANE, visit usa.loccitane.com The products will be available on October 9th, 2013.

MakeHerUp is excited to host a great new contest, we are giving away one set of Ultra Rich Body Cream, Hand Cream and Lip Balm in the scent of your choice.

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Ke$ha has been proudly showing off her booty  on her Instagram account this month. Her trainer Kit Rich, spoke with E about the  hard work Ke$ha has been putting in to achieve that perfect posterior.

“We’ve been doing a lot of circuit training and incorporating Pilates exercises with weights that heighten and shape the butt,” Kit tells E! News exclusively. “Lunges, squats, stairs and isolated glute exercises.” One of Kit’s favorite moves has the singer lunging up stairs. Basically “you skip a step and kick the other leg back,” explains Kit. Another go-to: “On hands and knees, place a weight in the crease of the knee and then kick the leg up. Each leg gets about a minute of kicking,” she says.

A big turning point in the star’s routine was Kit joining her on tour so she could be more consistent with her fitness. “I play her own music while we’re working out. I tell her it’s the best workout music!” she says. “She’s seriously the funniest person I’ve ever met! She’s always making jokes and even when she’s tired she still shows up. She’s amazing.” It also helps that the star’s diet has gotten a healthy transformation. “She makes fresh vegetable and fruit juices in her juicer daily,” shares Kit. “Plus, she eats lots of protein—she really loves salmon!—and steamed veggies and tons of water.”

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