Archive for March, 2010
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
Chanel is really giving us the goods lately! Just a couple weeks before introducing some pretty, poppy, beautiful, brights for summer 2010 to
Chanel counters, (which I absolutely love!!!! I mean these colors scream summer and make me scream,”Gimme that Aquamarine!”)
We get a peek at the Noir et Or Paris Shanghai Collection! A super glamorous collection inspired by the Orient. This collection is a sophisticated study of light and dark that juxtaposes shiny and matte finishes, which is meant to convey Coco Chanel’s perception of Shanghai in the 1930′s & 40′s.
Included in the collection are some stellar pieces. Le Vernis Nail Color in Black Velvet, a matte black polish that’ll make a great tip for reverse French manicures (shown above), Le Vernis Nail Colour in Gold Lame, a satiny gold, and Ligne et Ombre de Chanel in Jet-Gold will be stand-out in the spring sun along with an eye compact containing a matte black eye liner and sparkling gold shadow.
The summer 2010 pop bright beauty is available in late April, but be warned these colors will go fast so if you must have one call your local Chanel counter today and ask to put your favorite on hold. The waitlist for The Noir Et Or Paris-Shanghai Collection starts Wednesday and is available only at Chanel.com, Chanel Boutiques and Chanel Makeup Studios.
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Monday, March 29th, 2010
With a holiday coming up this weekend take some time for yourself and get beautified this week! Don’t have time with work and errands? Don’t have the money? No worries beauty babes we can help! These easy two ingredient at home treatments will leave you looking gorgeous and feeling creative all while saving you green. Who says you can’t be smart and beautiful!
1.Toning/Tightening Lemon Egg-White Mask
- 1 Egg white
- Juice from 1/2 a Lemon (strained)
Beat both ingredients together for 3 minutes. Apply directly to your face, avoiding eyes, Let sit for 30 minutes & rinse with warm water.
2.The Ultimate Body Scrub
- 1 Cup course Sea salt
- 1/2 Cup baby Oil
Stir the ingredients together in a bowl and put into a screw top jar,then let the ingredients sit for 24 hours. Give the mixture a quick stir and apply anywhere you wish to exfoliate. Massage into skin for a few minutes and then rinse.
3.Immediate Luxurious Hand Softening and Conditioning Treatment
- 1/4 Cup course brown sugar
- Add in baby oil until it forms a paste
Make sure ingredients are fully mixed, then using a handwashing motion apply to hands. Continue the washing motion for one minute then rinse off with warm water and pat dry.
4.Effective Dry Skin Treatment
- 2 Tbl. real mayonnaise
- 1tsp. baby oil
Combine both ingredients, thensmooth onto face, neck, rough elbows, and knees or anywhere else you feel might need moisture. Leave for 20 minutes & rinse off thoroughly with tepid water.
5.End Of Day Foot Spa
- 1/2 Cup Epsom salt
- Essential oil of your choice
Fill a foot bath or your bathtub to ankle height with warm water. Dissolve 1/2 cup Epsom salts in the warm water and add the essential oil of your choice, either the relaxing oils of lavender, rosewood, patchouli or the uplifting oils of lemongrass or eucalyptus. Soak for 10 to 15 minutes, pat dry, and moisturize.
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Julie Hewett is a girl about glamour, and we love glamour! Developed while working on the set of Pearl Harbor, Julie was is need of long lasting techni-color reds. Since the days of Pearl Harbor Julie’s line of absolute beauty classics has flourished. Collaborating with leading chemists, Julie’s products are of the highest quality natural ingredients. Infused with Camellia oil base, which is said to be the closest to human skin oil, her products create a perfect natural texture. Recently, I tried the uber-fab, Shimmy, which is an all over face and body shimmer.
This beautiful shimmering pot comes in four beautiful colors. Cleo, a stunning shimmering shade of multi-dimensional copper, was my pick and this pot is packed with pretty power! Use just a little to take your 9-5 up a notch or go for the gold to create the perfect night on the town look. To discover Julie Hewett and all her beauty secrets visit a store in your area, and like Lady Gaga said, “just shimmy“….well.. close enough;)
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
Totally Cheap Tuesday
Spring has sprung and so have our lashes!! Rimmel London’s new Max Volume Flash Mascara has our lashes feeling big and beautiful!
My BFF has been raving about Rimmel London for years and not only is she beautiful, but she is smart! Rimmel makes fantastic Mascara that is also fantastically affordable and accessable. The New Volume Flash Mascara is a quick setting Collagen & Keratin infused formula that makes lashes bigger and stronger. This brush is big and you all know I turn into jelly over big brushes. I hate clumps and this type of brush ensures me clump free beauty! This sells for under $8, which makes it a Totally Cheap Tuesday must!
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Monday, March 15th, 2010
Tokyo Milk
By
Margot Elena
(Objects to Desire)
While browsing the Third Ward last week I discovered the sweetest perfume, Tokyo Milk. This eccentric line of Eau de Parfum spray and Petit Parfum Solide’s had me instantly intrigued. Each perfume has a unique vintage picture on the box, which is detailed in hand painted glitter.
Petit Parfum Solide
The interest of this line does not stop there, Tokyo milk has a great way with names from Honey and The Moon to I Made You A Mixtape I was singing a Song in D Minor over Scarlett, a floral scented Petit Parfum Solide with just a hint of oriental spices, Divine!
Glittery rose detailSophisticated fun!
Each Scent has a name and a number, but this isn’t the military! Tokyo Milk is fun, interesting, and witty! Every girls dream? Maybe! Try I Want Candy or Le Petit for your next fragrance or gift it to a friend.
Sophisticated Fun!
These fragrances are sure to please, but once you buy it will you actually be able to give it away?
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Recently, I received the cutest little Cheek Stamp from Lorac. The product design is really functional with the applicator being the top and the blush being the bottom. I love the concept! My Cheeky cheek stamp came in Hibiscus, a deep shimmery rose, I think it’s more like a bright pink, but either way it is great for spring! I must say it gets a little colorful when applying, since this is a sponge stamp it literally stamps the color onto your cheeks. Personally, I apply my blush with a big fluffy brush to soften the color so this applicator is not my fav’. I do love the color and appreciate the design, but in the future I would stick to a blush with a brush that I have a little more control over!
Want to give this a try? Now is the time! This cheek stamp is usually $22 and is on sale now for $4.99!
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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Totally Cheap Tuesday
The sun is shining and it feels like spring may actually be upon us, but before you head out of hibernation take some time and De-winterize yourself with Soap & Glory!
Soap & Glory No Clogs Allowed Deep Pore Detox Mask
This self-heating, color-changing formula (it goes from white to blue) contains salicylic acid to help sweep away bacteria and dirt. Jojoba and grapeseed oil leave skin hydrated, protected, and brighter! You only need a small amount of this mask so for $15 this a great deal! Soap & Glory is a great line check out some of their other products to help put your best face forward this spring!
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Monday, March 8th, 2010
I had the pleasure of attending a fabulous after work event at the ultra swank Whiskey Bar, recently voted best place to “see and be seen”. The lovely ladies from Glow Salon and Spa extended the invite for Martini’s and Mani’s. I think I just blacked out… have these beauty vixen’s been reading my diary? I entered Whiskey Bar, which is an atmosphere of luxury and relaxation located in the heart of Milwaukee’s hottest evening scene, Cathedral Square. I signed up for my Mani’ and then hit the bar. However, these beauty babes don’t just imbibe on any old Martini they order their signature “Glowtini”. This delicious concoction contains dragon fruit and a secret ingredient, which I believe gives you glowing skin ’cause all of these ladies were flawless!
"Glowtini"
The evening was buzzing with friends, co-workers, and savvy singles laughing and relaxing. Many of the women I spoke with thought this was a fabulous idea and were very excited to attend. Another group of woman said they would definitely go to Glow in the future, since this was such a relaxing and fun event and I couldn’t agree more, ladies!
We are excited to get our digits done!
After a very short wait I sat down with Rachel a very fashionable, friendly, and fabulous Glow girl and picked out my OPI color, Miami Beet. Rachel was very sweet and did a fabulous job on my nails I would absolutely recommend her for future services.
Love the shine
Beautiful nails for free! I die!
I truly felt pampered and enjoyed the event immensly! Thank you to Glow Salon & Spa and The Whiskey Bar for providing the ladies of Milwaukee a fantastic event! I hope to attend more in the future and until then thank you for the fabulous evening!
I had two!
For more information or to book your next appointment contact Glow Salon & Spa at 414-727-4569!
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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
Need a mid-week “pick me up”? Well we’ve got you covered! BADgal mascara by Benefit will give your lashes the “Baditude” they need to transform your eyes from boring to bodacious. We are talking Brigitte Bardot eyes, ladies! BADgal has a rich formula that will give your lashes a luminous and voluminous look while keeping each lash well defined. The full brush effortlessly glides through your lashes, which makes application a smudge-free breeze.
So give Badgal a try and get ready to bat your lashes!
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Totally Cheap Tuesday
March! So good to see you again! March marks the first month of spring, which got me thinking…. I need a tan. However, I said, “Good-bye” to tanning beds a long time ago and have opted instead to find products that accentuate my natural beauty. This is one of my fav’s and I think you will love it too!
JK Jemma Kidd Lip ID Color-Adapt Lip Gloss
This self adjusting gloss morphs to flatter your skin type and does a fab’ job mimicking some of the other more expensive types of self-adjusting gloss like Smashbox O-GLOSS and Duwop’s Private Red. Jemma Kidd is a little more expensive at $20 than our usual Totally Cheap Tuesday loot so in order to give our diva’s more bang for their buck here is an insider secret..this gloss can double as a cheek stain. Bang!
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