About a month ago, Benefit Cosmetics held a launch event for their new One Hot Minute, and I was enthralled.
I’ve been using it since – but I couldn’t really refer all of you to it because it wasn’t in stores yet! But now it is. You can get it exclusively at Sephora…and you must do so immediately.
One Hot Minute works on all skin tones, and is a fabulous loose, rose-gold finishing powder with a subtle sheer tint – it really does create a glow! (As you can see in these pix in my post from last month.)
Once you start to …read more

Due to a minor obsession with The Hills, I have a soft spot for Laguna Beach (the origin of the now-mega-star Lauren Conrad), and so, NARS’ new Orgasm/Laguna Beach Duo instantly got a second look. (Cause, well, everyone loves orgasms too.)
It’s actually more than a duo, because aside from containing a best-selling blush/bronzer set, it also contains Orgasm nail polish – meaning that your face and nails can match.
Note, it’s not NORMALLY necessary for your cheeks/nails to be the same color. (Especially if you are embracing the eggplant trend!) But when both are this fun sun-kissed glow, then I am …read more

As it starts to FINALLY get nice out, a fabulous bronzer actually becomes more imperative for us pale blondies – how else can we fake a sun-kissed look?
Prescriptives has a new mineral bronzer that, as the name implies, is full of vitamins and minerals – creating a glow that truly is natural.
It has something inside known as R.E.C. complex (Radiance Emitting Crystals—a unique combination of amethyst, rose quartz and calcite) that is good for you – but also helps to create that sun-kissed glow.
I’m using it now – and I’m really impressed!
Image: Nordstrom

I am a big fan of the cosmetic palette.
Partly due to commitment issues, but also related to wanting to have options and less to carry when traveling, a lot of options can lead to much more creative beauty choices. And, so, I love ck Calvin Klein Infinite Lustre Shimmering Blush Palette.
This palette is great no matter what your coloring or traditonal favorites – it’s loaded with warm shades of gold, rose, and pink – which work perfectly for that coveted “sun-kissed but sunless” look.
Image: Sephora

Now, I know that a bronzer being GOOD is the most important aspect of a shopping decision – but lets take a moment to observe the cuteness of the new Mini Pink Leopard Bronzer from Too Faced Cosmetics.
We know it’s a good product because it’s a smaller version of the tried-and-true classic bronzer we already love by them – but it being little makes it perfect to slip in our tiniest of clutches!
This is sort of one of those “all in ones”, it has a bit of golden bronze, some pink, and a natural shade that will help to highlight …read more

Guest post from Kori Ellis of Shoe Blitz, Glamour Gift Guide, Just A Formality and The Fantasy Kickoff at b5media.
Have fun in the sun this summer and still look good by following these simples summer beauty tips.
Lighten up on the makeup.
You don’t need to wear as much makeup in the summertime as you do in the cooler weather. Put aside your foundation and instead reach for a tinted moisturizer or bronzer instead. One of my favorite tinted moisturizers is from Laura Mercier. It’s lightweight and contains SPF 20 for sun and anti-aging protection.
Cool down your cosmetics.
Store your lipstick, eye pencils …read more

I am working hard today editing some of the videos that we did while we were in New York for Fashion Week (yeah, a week or two behind – but its worth the wait, methinks…lol), and watching the video we did with 3 Custom Color Specialists.  It has been quite a long time since I have talked about them, but they have been a real favorite for me for a long time, since I discovered them in a long defunct, and still sorely missed, cosmetics boutique in this tiny little town o mine. 
So while 3CC is on my …read more