Do you know someone who loves stars, loves make up and love Shu Uemura cosmetics? If so, they’re going to love this new holiday collection!
The Shu Uemura Wish Upon A Star Holiday Collection is a collaboration between Shu Uemura and Japanese designer Tsumori Chisato.  Tsumori Chisato is a talented designer whose clothing line reflects a style that is edgy, dramatic, quirky, bold with a little bit of manga thrown into the mix. The Wish Upon A Star Holiday Collection includes the following products in probably the prettiest packaging ever!
‘Planet Ribbon’ Palette ($35)
‘Golden Snow’ Duo ($45)
‘Planet Cat’ Palette ($65)
The Planet Ribbon …read more

College students, have you had the opportunity to take advantage of ULTA’s College Day discounts? How does the program work?  Students show their college campus ID at any ULTA store location and receive an exclusive discount.
Unfortunately, the end of 2009 brings an end to the College Day program – but 2009 is not over yet. There are still a couple more College Days ahead.
Visit your local ULTA location (with your student ID) on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, and you’ll get $5 off your $15 minimum purchase.
For an even better deal, visit ULTA’s Facebook page on Tuesday November 3, 2009, between …read more

The latest fragrance is Ineke’s line of unisex alphabetical fragrances is Field Notes From Paris.  The fragrance was inspired by Ineke’s days in Paris and Versailles where she studied perfumery. “It captures the romantic, nostalgic feelings of sitting in a cafe and writing in a journal while lingering for hours over a cafe creme.” 
The fragrance is a Woody Oriental and I recently had the opportunity to try a sample of it. It has the following notes:
Field Notes From Parish
$88 – 2.5 oz/75 ml
Top notes: Coriander Seed, Orange Flower, Bergamot
Middle notes: Tobacco Flower, Tobacco Leaf (Nicotiana), Cedar, Patchouli
Bottom notes: Amber, Tonka …read more

M.A.C. is well known for their up-to-the-minute makeup line and looks. Were you aware that they have a fragrance line as well?  The newest fragrance is called Asphalt Flower and it’s part of their Trend Fall/Winter 2009 collection.
It’s a limited edition fragrance that M.A.C. describes as “deep, dark, and erotic.”  They wanted to create a complement to their “alt-fashion” look.  It sounds great with combination of floral notes and sexy notes. The name, Asphalt Flower, reminds me of a sort of urban femininity – the surprise of something warm and beautiful with a stark, cold backdrop.
Asphalt Flower
6ml/.2oz for $20
Fragrance notes:  …read more

Demi Moore was the inspiration for Helena Rubinstein’s new fragrance, All You’ve Ever Wanted. The fragrance is  meant to be “the embodiment of magnetic sensuality.” Moore was chosen for her “daring appeal” and “her modern love story.”
The ad is gorgeous. Demi Moore is a beautiful and as a woman in my 40s, I feel like she’s a great role model for women my age. Not a very realistic one as far as looks go, but I do believe that she doesn’t let age hold her back from living life on her own terms. And she shouldn’t as 40 is still …read more

Do you have an upcoming wedding or party to go to that’s a bit conservative? Perhaps your new job frowns upon exposed tattoos? Having tattoos myself I can understand this dilemma. There’s an easy way to cover up tattoos and all it takes is a little make up and some easy tricks.
One of my favourite YouTube make up gurus Pixiwoo (a talented sister duo, Samantha and Nicola, who are professional makeup artists in t he UK) demonstrates a clever way to cover up tattoos.

A few days ago, I wrote about Mariah Carey’s Forever Eau de Parfum that ULTA is carrying. A percentage of the sale of Forever directly benefits Breast Cancer research. Today, I want to tell you a little bit about their Windows of Love program. During the month of October the windows of ULTA stores will carry the personal messages of women who have been affected by Breast Cancer – survivors, family members, friends.
“As a company dedicated to empowering women, breast cancer awareness month holds a particular significance for all of us at ULTA and is the Inspiration behind our WINDOWS …read more

It’s that time of year again! For all of you who are self-proclaimed beauty junkies or for those of you who are just on the precipice, Bloomingdales has quite a few fantastic beauty and skincare deals I think you all should take advantage of. The Beauty Benefit Event is the time when you spend a little but you get a whole bunch back!
Below are just a few of the hot beauty deals I feel are worth picking up!
When you purchase $35 or more of Lancome products you’ll receive the Lancome Gift a la Carte free! You get a choice between …read more

All three of us – my two daughters and myself – use the Venus Embrace razor. We like the moisture strips, the way they make a protective barrier on the skin when you shave.  I believe it’s a safe choice for a new-shaver, like my youngest daughter, Sarah, to use.

I was sent a Special Edition Venus Embrace of the shaver in pink – pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As usual, I love the razor.
The purpose of the pink razor is to remind you to conduct monthly self-breast exams in the shower. Why the shower?  Well, it’s the easiest place …read more

If you’re going to invest in a new set of make up for the Fall and upcoming Winter seasons, I would look no further than Nars Cosmetics.  Nars has never ceased to amaze me with their high-end and high-quality make up and skincare. The colours are rich, pigmented and last forever while the skincare products are gentle and effective.
Nars has launched their Holiday 2009 Collection and I must say it’s pretty amazing. The collection is quite extensive and includes colours and new shades for your eyes, lips, cheeks and nails.
Mousson Cream Shadow ($21) – greenish gold
Brousse Eye Shadow Duo ($32) …read more