Must Have: Sephora Ultimate Blockbuster
November 13, 2009 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Beauty, gift-ideas
As any beauty editor will agree – our line of work is almost destined to create product junkies.
I have tons of lotions and potions, and attempt to fit it in a pretty small living space – and yet – here I am, always excitedly coveting more.
And, so when I saw the Sephora Ultimate Blockbuster Case, I got a little crazed…in one box, we’re talking about thousands of potential looks. Pretty much, I’d never lack anything I need ever again.
The case even comes with applicators and a how-to guide, along with:
- 84 x 0.04 oz eyeshadows
- 3 x 0.19 oz blushes
- …read more
Stila Made in Your Shade Wardrobe
July 8, 2009 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Beauty, Makeup, Product Reviews
If you haven’t noticed by my obsessive coverage, I’m totally a set/collection/kit sort of girl.
Stila’s Made in Your Shade is awesome, it’s a collection of six of Stila’s best complexion products – each works great in its own right, but designed to work together to create that often unobtainable but always deeply valued goal – the flawless face.
Lets face it – even the hottest eye makeup exhibition ever looks like garbage without good skin.
Each item in the kit has different levels of coverage and finishes – perfect since our skin’s needs change with time (and even times of the month!)
In …read more
Lashed Up in Mascara
June 25, 2009 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Beauty, Makeup, Product Reviews, Save Money
Everyone I know is always in search of the next-best mascara. And whether they are looking for volume or length or curl, no one is ever 100% happy – and thus the search continues.
How cool would it be to have your entire search in one kit?
Now you sort of can! Sephora is doing a series of “best of” sort of kits, and Lashstash is their mascara array.
There’s a little bit of everything in this set, from a lash base to a rice-bran-enriched mascara! My trick: Don’t try just one, mix and match until you find the combo that makes you …read more
NARS Orgasm and Laguna Beach Duo
April 13, 2009 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Beauty, Product Reviews
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






