Also on the Reese front, she is the honorary chairperson of the Avon Foundation, and designed the Women’s Empowerment Bracelet, Avon’s first global charity product designed to save and improve women’s lives worldwide.
It’s a really pretty bracelet – reminds me a little of the friendship bracelets I wore when I was a kid a century ago.
Last week, Avon actually invited me to a private screening of the new movie Precious, and it conjured up a lot of the same feelings this bracelet does –wearing it is a symbol of unity that represents a future without limitations for all women — …read more

Whether you want to spice up your marriage or surprise a new lover – Betty Beauty products, “color for the hair down there!” is the perfect solution for this Valentine’s Day.
What is it??? Well, the “Fun Betty,” as well as the “Love Betty,” allow you to color coordinate Valentine’s Day outer wear with areas that aren’t for all eyes to see! It gives everyone a chance to switch things up a bit this year and give your man a little sexy shock-therapy.

My favorite kits this season include playful Valentine’s Day shades come in a sexy hot pink, “Fun …read more

Our eyes tell a story, and the story we want them to tell Valentine’s Day is pure romance. Check out some hot lash styling tips from Michele Alexander, celebrity make-up artist. Then get ready to try them yourself at home, they really do work!
Create Romantic & Sexy Eyes
Attract attention and apply 2-3 coats of mascara all around the eyes. Let the mascara dry between applications. Try a deep colored mascara on the outer corners to create intensity. Close Set Eyes Concentrate the majority of mascara on …read more

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, …read more

What do Latina starlets America Ferrera, Kat DeLuna and Camilla Belle have in common?
Flawless makeup of course!
Celebrity fashion stylist Kathy Kopp (Shakira is among of her clients) reveals their beauty secrets here: http://php.terra.com/english/gallery/lifestyle/gallery.php?gallery=1681
Other celeb make up secrets include Melonie Diaz, Majandra Delfino and Julieta Venegas.

With the economy as it is, spending money wisely is more important than ever. Gift giving is a wonderful thing – and should continue to be – but we need to be conscious of how we spend our dollars. Before you tear open your wallet, ask yourself: Will this gift truly be appreciated?
This question was at the forefront of my mind earlier this afternoon when I opened up a holiday gift from TOMS Shoes. The gift included a certificate good for a free pair of shoes on their site, and I was elated to see a huge array of fun …read more

You are quoted in Glamour!
www.glamour.com/beauty/2008/11/13-diy-at-home-spa-tricks?slide=7 

The fabulous Beth Bender (of Beth Bender Beauty) is running a contest at Beauty Style Watch that I think all of us should enter: They are giving away a gift bag filled with Beth Bender beauty products including Get in Line Eyeliner & Stencil Kit to the two sexiest smoky eyes pix received. The contest goes until 12/7.
Photo credit: BeautyStyleWatch.com

From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping.
FASHION
The Well-Heeled Society highlights a worthy Breast Cancer Awareness event: Shoes That Inspire, where you can buy a $10.00 raffle for silk Peter Fox shoes, hand-painted by Tracey Asai.
BEAUTY
A Touch of Blusher counts down the best 10 fall 2008 makeup collections.
Steeping Beauty has a low cost fine mist spray by Evian.

So, all my beauty buds are at Fashion Week, and I am not.  I started a new full time job today, and ending my last one and starting this one just really meshed badly with the fashion season this time!  But, all  is not lost.  We have Twitter.  Twitter totally saves the day at Fashion Week, I can read all about my friends adventures, real time, almost like I was there, minus the drenching rains.   Hope you gals brought your umbrellas!
Of course I follow most of my beauty buddies on Twitter already, so can watch them on …read more