OK: So, in summation:

My birthday was ruined by Jack Frost, ditto for my Christmas/Chanukah. Oh, and it appears I’m brewing a sinus infection the day before really fun NYE plans.

I’m feeling pretty darn blue right now. Good thing there’s never been a more glam time to feel that way! Check out Too Faced Cosmetic’s new limited-edition The Smurfette Collection. It’s full of childlike indulgence (you know, the glorious time in our life before people who claim to love you didn’t remember to send cards!) in fantasy and whimsy with a collection of colorful and fun products for eyes, lips and face that range from mood-changing gloss, to luminous face powder and delightful eye shadows.

It’s easy when you are feeling down to start to feel pretty dowdy. Firm up with BORBA Firming Body Cleansing Serum! This 3-in-1 formula cleanses, firms and moisturizes the body to combine the efficacy of a powerful anti-aging treatment serum with the refreshing benefits of a body cleanser.

And we all need an escape. Lucky for me, I get one (to Southern California with one of my best gal pals!) in less than two weeks, but for you: Enjoy the blue waters of a distant exotic spa destination with Sue Devitt Beauty’s newest Microquatic skin care introductions – Lactic Renewal Facial Peel and Oxygen Infusion Mask. Skin is transported to its most renewed, youthful-looking self. Complete the rejuvenation process with a burst of soothing color with Sue’s exclusive Hydrating Marine Mineral Eye Color Palette in Blue Waters.

Blue about your current look but don’t want to dive into anything too drastic? Now you can experiment with the color, cut or cosmetics you’ve been longing for at DailyMakeover.com, the largest and most advanced virtual makeover site. Whether it’s tapping into the tips of today’s top beauty pros from beauty editor Rachel Hayes to hairstylist Ted Gibson or makeup guru, Carmindy, DailyMakeover delivers the hottest trends straight to you. Try on bangs, experiment with curls, celebritize yourself or sample any and every shade of lipgloss from both mass and prestige brands because DailyMakeover allows you to refresh, reinvent and repeat as many time as you desire. Simple upload a picture to get started!

Sigh. Wishing you a (better than my) happy New Year!

Images: DailyMakeover.com, Sue Devitt, Too Faced

Did you miss the release of Chanel’s Blue Satin?  If you did, don’t fear, and don’t run to eBay and spend double on it.  Napoleon Perdis has a gorgeous shade that matches Blue Satin perfectly, Poolside. 

Napoleon Perdis is a relative newcomer to the American cosmetic marketplace, although he has had a multitude of stores and counters in his homeland of Australia, for a good long time now.  His full line is something that is very high up on my “try me” list, but it looks like the nail polish is going to be the catalyst to get me there quickly.  I really don’t think I can pass this up.

He has a full line of cosmetics, skin care and tools and brushes - of which I have heard great things already, at least enough to pique my interest.   Most of his line is available at Sephora, but I cannot find the nail color there (might possibly just be me…lol), so order straight from Napoleon Perdis here. 

Have you tried this line?  I would surely love to hear your opinions and your favorite products, so, as always - speak up!