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Entries from May 2008

Wednesday Winners Beauty Blog Contests #1

May 27th, 2008 · No Comments

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Here’s a new little feature I’ll be featuring on Steeping Beauty on Wednesdays from now on.  Please come every Wednesday and submit your beauty-fully contests.  You can post any cash prizes or things that would appeal to women of [...]

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Tags: Contests

Intelligent Beauty MUG Shot

May 25th, 2008 · 4 Comments

The second day of the Total Beauty L.A. Summit was held at the Intelligent Beauty headquarters.  We were treated to presentations all day on new-to-me brands like RedPoint and RAW NATURAL Beauty. I really enjoyed the day, the facilities were amazing and I almost had to pinch myself to realize where I was.  

I sat between Tia Williams [...]

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Tags: Events On & Offline

Bird Poop with your facial? Shizuka brings the Geisha Facial

May 24th, 2008 · 8 Comments

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA04V40T1BU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8n6EU0bSB4

Did you know that nightingale droppings are the secret of the Geisha’s flawless complexion?
I did from one of the 100 plus books I have on Japan from when I lived there.  However I never even remotely considered nightingale droppings for myself, it’s actually a dream come true!  I am totally into the idea, I cannot [...]

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Tags: Skincare

Sex and the City Soundtrack + $25 Fandango Movie Ticket

May 24th, 2008 · 63 Comments

Are you excited yet? The Sex and the City movie starts Friday, May 30th, 2008 and the Soundtrack will debut May 27th but you can get a FREE copy right here!
PRIZE: Sex and the City Soundtrack and $25 Fandango Movie Gift Certificate
How to Enter: Leave a comment on this post stating which SATC lady you’d most like to [...]

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Tags: Events On & Offline

John Varvatos Women’s Fragrance, Worth the Wait?

May 24th, 2008 · No Comments

John Varvatos has been on the fashion scene for quite some time now, to capitalize on that success, JV has now splashed into the fragrance arena.  There is men’s fragrance available but I don’t know much about that.  My hubby has made it pretty clear that he wants to pick out his own fragrance and that’s just [...]

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Tags: Fragrance Fan

Purse Vibes

May 23rd, 2008 · 4 Comments

I was so happy to read that my good buddy Natasha over @ Fashioniche got the Louis Vuitton she’s been after.  I know I’m next!  I can just feel designer purse vibes!!  I am so terribly sick of the Liz Claiborne clearanced TJ Maxx purse I’ve been lugging around. It’s a faux gator black tote [...]

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Tags: not exactly beauty related

Berwick Balancing Day Cream Coming UP Roses

May 22nd, 2008 · 2 Comments

Soon I will post pictures of my Rose Garden, I’ve been tending it gingerly waiting for my rose crop to reward me with the slightest reciprocity for my hours of attention.  It takes a lot to grow roses, they are prone to lots of leaf diseases and infestations, not to mention little ones that want [...]

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Tags: Skincare

Lavera Sun Tan Safety Lotion

May 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

Panic… that was the scene in my bedroom 8 nights ago. I was packing and thinking, and worrying.  My legs were a pasty shade of day-glow and I was headed to the land of beautiful people, otherwise known as Far Far Away.  Suddenly I thought about the self-tanning cream I’ve been dying to try.  If only I [...]

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Tags: Skincare

I fell asleep

May 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

…last night so I didn’t do much blogging.  I have GOT to fill you guys in on the amazing people I met and the icing on the cake which was a celebrity guided tour of Los Angeles!! It was my favorite part of the weekend.  And by the way, STILL no camera cord so no [...]

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Tags: Uncategorized

Perfumista Denise Estrada of Melange Apothecary

May 21st, 2008 · 3 Comments

 
I recently had the chance to interview Perfumista Denise Estrada on her new store, Melange, in Sherman Oaks, California.  70 + fragrances and essential oils are readily available to sniff, blend and play with. Blend to your heart’s content to create body oil, exfoliating wash, bath salts, and eau de parfum, the goody potential is endless!
 
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Tags: Fragrance Fan