Here’s my first post for the annual countdown organized by Ann of Blogdorf Goodman.  2007 has been quite a year and I’m excited to face the new one with you all.  I’ve tried lots of new beauty things as always but the best part is that I got a place to organize my thoughts about them on this blog, and now I’d like to present my favorites…

1.  I’m very new to Eve Lom but it’s made quite the impression on me.  The scent is clean and fresh, it goes on white so you have to work it in which I like.  Eve Lom moisturizer left my skin feeling amazing, I need to get some more of this in 2008.

2.  Standing most of the day on hard floors and sweating in my UGGS really takes a toll on my feet, not to mention stepping on lego pieces and barbie shoes - ouch.   By the end of the day I’m ready for something that is going to make my feet feel good.   DDF Pedi Creme to the rescue.

3.  If you like to do several things at once, Self Tanning Amazing Soap is great.  Just lather up in the shower and it tans you safely, no odor, no sticky messes, no stains on your clothes!  The soap lathers really well and leaves you with a clean feeling.

4. Mane ‘n Tail Shampoo is shampoo on the cheap, I like it because it has little scent and lathers up beautifully but rinses F-A-S-T!  Look for it at beauty supply stores or in the pet section.

5. I like to shop in twos, get something expensive and something cheap.  Saving a little gives you the freedom to spend a little more and get a wonderful Molton Brown shampoo.  I had the one with lili pilli and loved it! 

6. I started wearing  Chanel Gardenia when I was pregnant with girl2004 (or was it girl2006?)  I am really getting old because I can’t remember at all, anyway…  I really wanted a signature scent and I stumbled onto it at the right time because then I found out Gardenia was limited in the U.S.   I’ve since read that it doesn’t even have Gardenia in it, pretty sneaky Chanel!  I still love it, and I only have 1/2 a bottle left of my last bottle, I knew I should have bought more when I was in Paris but didn’t and I don’t want to pay the high prices I see it commands, I will branch out in 2008 and try new and exciting scents.

7. For my cheeks Stainiac was a great new thing. It lasts forever and I can’t help but sing to the tune of “mainiac, mainiac, on the floor…” during application.

8.  YuBE soft has answered a prayer about boy2001’s hands… they were so dry from the harsh weather, nothing could soothe them until I found this stuff.  If you have really dry skin this is great with a light camphor scent.

I kept my list short and sweet but you can bet it will be much longer next year!! A big thank-you to Ann for organizing all this for us! Find some more Favorite Things 2007 at these links:

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic

Afrobella

All About The Pretty
All Lacquered Up
Beauty 411
Beauty Blogging Junkie
Beauty Talk
Beautiful Makeup Search
Beauty Hatchery
Beauty Jones
Blogdorf Goodman

Canadian Beauty
C’est Chic
Coquette
eBeautyDaily
For The Love of Beauty
Give Me Your Eyes I Need Sunshine
Getting Amped
Grayburn
HauteMommaStuff
Koneko’s Beauty Diary

Makeup Bag
The Makeup Girl
Miss Whoever You Are
My Life,My Words,My Mind

Legerdenez
Perfumista

Periodic Style

Platinum Blonde Life
Product Girl

Shop Diary

Slap of the Day
Steeping Beauty

The Beauty Alchemist

The Daily Obsession

The Life Of A Ladybug
The Non-Blonde
Urbane Girl
Victoria’s Own
We Love Beauty

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How To Look Good Naked hosted by Carson Kressley is a new series on Lifetime premiering January 4th.  The show promises to change body loathing into body loving.  I just got finished watching  premiere show and I can tell you if you’re having trouble loving your body this show will snap you right out of that. 

Focus on the positive, love your decolletage, show it off!  Invest in your foundation garments and pamper yourself.  Carson outfitted the lady with different styles, they even shopped in New York & Company (remember how to save at NY&Co).  The point of this show is to accept, embrance and accentuate.  Look for How to Look Good Naked on Fridays at 9PM.  Want to see me naked?

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Save some money when you shop for fashion and more!  Visit AAA.com and enter your zipcode.  Then look for the ‘Discounts’ tab.  Every region is different so you’ll have to check it out for your area or wherever you’re traveling.  Outlet stores/malls offer discount coupon books available on site.  Stores like New York and Company offer 15% off your total.  Also take notice at the door area of your local merchants, if they have a sticker ask about their deals.  I’ve saved at fast food, movie rental places and of course hotels.

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Are you looking to change your look in 2008? Need new make up and cosmetics and a chance to try before you buy?  Just want to get it for less? Here’s a list to keep you busy and get some great beauty/fashion stuff at a great price… 

Shecky’s Girls Night Out events have been around a while, I never seem to make them, seems I’m in the wrong city when they take place.  You get to browse while enjoying the shopping delights and get a goody bag to go home with. I am seriously thinking about the Boston event in March but boy2001 may have a conflicting event so I will have to wait and see - again!

 New York – Mar. 3rd-7th
Chicago – Mar. 12th-13th
Boston – Mar. 18th-20th
Washington DC–Apr. 15th-17th
Las Vegas – Spring ‘08
Phoenix – Spring ‘08
Denver – Spring ‘08
Minneapolis – Spring ‘08
Philadelphia – Spring ‘08
Atlanta – Spring ‘08
San Francisco – Spring ‘08
Los Angeles – Spring ‘08
Dallas – Spring ‘08
Houston – Spring ‘08
Miami – Spring ‘08
Southampton – Summer ‘08
Bridgehampton – Summer ‘08

The Beauty Sample Sale has launched a Pretty City tour… Sample new products, buy at sample sale prices while being pampered with cocktails, appetizers and spa services. You also get a goodie bag with stuff to try at home!

 You still have time to attend these events:

Atlanta  January 16, 2008
VIP ticktes: 5pm to 9pm
General admission: 7pm to 9pm

 I finally joined HauteLook, a free fashion club which organizes sales of high end fashions at an affordable price.  I can’t wait for Love YaYa to go on sale.  The items are made available on a certain day for limited times.  So act quickly, if you do sign up I’d appreciate you use my email as a referral, steepingbeauty@gmail.com  when you make a purchase I’ll make $10 in my HauteLook account!

 I’d love to link to posts or get comments regarding these three services, so let me know if you’ve used these and your experience.  What were the goody bags like, do you feel you got your money’s worth? what was the best part? what was the worst?

Enjoy!

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MAC Parrot, a gorgeous vibrant color causing a huge ruckus in the beauty blogosphere.  I’ve worn it a few days VERY LIGHTLY which is great because I love a little touch of color on the crease or along the lash line.  I would love to just go full blast MAC Parrot but I don’t think small town Maine is ready… just as the Arctic Fox changes fur color with the seasons, the Queens native (that’s me) adapts to small town living. 

It’s been a MAC Parrot posting frenzy lately and I’m feeling the urge to have my very own MAC Parrot Post, so here it is!  If you want to see a true artist, take a look at Temptalia’s multi colored Parrot look  and Makeup + Beauty Blog’s with beautiful pictures of an eye look she says took her only 5 minutes!

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