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
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So excited about this that I am making sure I get a post up before I hit the road: It’s Urban Decay Friends and Family sale time!
Visit UrbanDecay.com today: You get 30% off ANY purchase with the code FNFW1.
The sale lasts through November 20, but it’s a great opportunity to get an early jump on that holiday wish list. They have TONS of really fun sets that would make amazing gifts…now at a hefty discount!
If you are new to the brand, check out their 24/7 eyeliner pencils – they are amazing with great color ranges and long-lasting wear. I …read more

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

I am super-excited: I was invited to attend this year’s Heart Truth celebrity fashion show, which is part of the Heart Truth/Red Dress Collection campaign. It is this Friday at Bryant Park’s fashion week tents, and I will be likely plotting my outfit all week.
For the fourth year in a row, Bobbi Brown is one of the sponsors of this show, which brings some of Hollywood’s leading ladies together on one runway.
This year Bobbi created an exclusive, limited-edition Lip Gloss Trio in partnership with the Heart Truth campaign and its annual Red Dress Collection Fashion Show to raise awareness that …read more

Have a beautiful friend?
Get this: It’s just an awesome breed of creepy and fun: ThatsMyFace.com launches a brand new product line just in time for last-minute Christmas shoppers looking for that one-of-a-kind present. By giving loved ones and friends a gift voucher from ThatsMyFace.com, customers can give the recipient the opportunity to immortalize themselves by ordering a photorealistic sculpture of their face.
I always thought only ancient deities could get themselves carved in stone. Now, with advanced facial analysis and the advent of state-of-the-art 3D printing technologies, ThatsMyFace.com makes this art form available to anyone, ordered online and delivered direct to …read more

Can’t imagine stuffing your boyfriend’s/husband’s/brother’s stocking with manly make-up or an exfoliating scrub? Well get ready, because new research from Mintel Beauty Innovation shows male grooming is picking up heat bigtime – as are the sexier male results!
Mintel Beauty Innovation has seen a dramatic increase in the number of new personal care products launched for men. So far in 2008, they have tracked over 500 new men’s personal care products in the …read more

My birthday is Friday, and my fab friends have started to send me presents – one already standing out for its total awesomeness is the GiftyBox.
If you are addicted to beauty, you too will be addicted to this concept. Giftybox.com allows you to give the ultimate “gift of experience”… you choose a theme, while your recipient gets to choose the activity. Giving an experience is extremely personal, not to mention, if you are looking for a gift for “the person who has it all,” giving an adventure or a class or a winery tour might just be the best way …read more

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

The bold, modern, captivating scent of Vera Wang Look embraces a woman’s confidence and creates a seductive effect through complex textures and layers of fragrance notes.
Vera Wang Look is presented in a modern cut geometric prism with facets that have been polished to perfection. Inspired by Vera Wang’s ready to wear, contrasting proportions are architectural and refined. The slender silhouette of the clear glass cap reflects simplicity from every angle.
Check out Vera Wang discussing the fragrance available here.
Even sexier, the Parfum Elixir ($300) concentrates the sparkling, lush floral bouquet of Vera Wang LOOK into its purest and most precious form. …read more

One of my favorite beauty icons, Audrey Hepburn, once said, “The beauty of a woman changes with the passing years, it is up to her to manage the change she desires.”
She was so right.
Now, more than 55 years later, Audrey Hepburn’s philosophy has enlightened millions of women to the benefits of taking advantage of all science has to offer when it comes to their appearance.
I’m excited to see though that doing so just became a little bit easier.
Check out the NuFace device: It was recently cleared by the FDA as an at-home cosmetic device that safely and effectively improves the …read more