I must confess, when i first heard about Cynthia Rowland’s Luscious Lips, I thought it sounded ever so slightly medieval.
OK, I actually STILL sort of think that: But I am dealing with it, because it actually seems to work. Luscious Lips is essentially a pump that uses a vacuum seal around your mouth in order to draw fluid toward the lips.
If you use it daily, your lips are supposed to get 50%  larger. Scary, yes, but sure beats Botox.
Now, I don’t know if that’s quite true: But they DO look a little bit plumper. This pump retails for $49.95 …read more

Some who know me may think my world revolves around me. That’s not precisely true: However, my mascara DOES revolve around me!
(Drum beat.)
For the past few months, I’ve been seeing these ads for this new invention called SPINLASH. I’ll be honest, I’ve been thus far too scared of myself, and my inherent klutzdom, to try it. This mascara has a rotating brush that simultaneously separates, organizes, shapes, coats, lengthens and volumizes eyelashes.
Allegedly.
Sounds amazing, right? But I’ve heard the same about hair brushes, and to be honest…they did nothing but cause my skull to feel like it was oddly pulsating. …read more

In the current economic crisis, it’s hard to give up our favorite beauty splurges! In the November issue of Women’s Health, six experts were sent to find the best beauty products for prices that won’t break the bank! See below some of the best of the best drugstore finds:
Foundation: Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Your Skin Foundation, $13
Cotton Swabs: CVS Travel Size Cotton Swabs, $.50
Absorbing Sheets: Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets, $5.80
Travel Kit: Essence of Beauty Travel Makeup Brush Kit, $10
Eye Dust: N.Y.C. Sparkle Eye Dust in Opal Sparkle, $4
Lotion: Eucerin Original Lotion, $12.70
See all of the winners …read more

By Guest Blogger, SP Bragg of Shopaholics Daily
I admit it… I have this thing for soap and I keep adding to my collection. But can you blame me? Look at what I found just this morning! Can you think of an easier way to pretty up a bathroom? Okay, I’m definitely feeling a bubble bath coming on!

Great Canadian Maple Soap from Luv4Country Soaps… another yummy scent that hits close to home. Who doesn’t love Maple Syrup?? $5.50 a bar. It even contains cocoa powder. Does it get any better than that? Photo Credit: Luv4Country Soaps

Pacifica French Lilac Soap from Soap …read more

From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping.
SHOPPING
NY Spender suggests that “if you buy only one pair of shoes this fall, buy one with stacked heels.“
Her Accessories is celebrating the cooler weather with a roundup of her favorite fall jackets.

Gleaming Things loves Givenchy’s look of layered chains, but they just aren’t in the budget right now – these picks are though!
Shopalicious finds a very stylish quilted handbag — with an eco-friendly twist! (Plus a coupon for 10% off!)
Chic by Nature has a great wrap top that you can wear out and then to bed.
There’s …read more