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Lavanila Lips

My favorite thing of the week award goes to Lavanila’s Lip Butter with SPF 15.  It’s true that I don’t have a natural attraction to anything vanilla.  I must admit I’m not a lover of vanilla scent but right now I need an escape from reality and the everyday, plus with the hubby around [...]

L’Oreal HIP Presso Lip Gloss Product Review

I tested two L’Oreal HIP Presso Lip Glosses this month so if you’ve been wondering what that is on my lips it’s been this stuff.   The first thing that caught my attention was the scent,  something like a vanilla cupcake which may have some of you salivating.  As you may know, [...]

Burt’s Bees Giveaway

Where were you 25 years ago?  I was 12, not quite the consumer of all things beauty I am today I was trolling Steinway Street before it had a Gap and eating slouvakis every other day.  Meanwhile, there was however a new company staarting up that would eventually grow into the company we know as [...]

waiting for 5

Have a little extra time to kill before packing up your stuff to leave work?  Of course my first recommendation is to watch Train de Nuit one more time… I’m on my 40th view and counting.  But of course I’m obsessed with all things Chanel!!

Maybe you’d prefer to take a fun little quiz?  …it’s [...]

Valentine’s Prep Project: softlips

Valentine’s prep is in full swing, we’ve only got a few more days ladies.  We don’t want to lose any opportunities… be ready for the kiss when Cupid’s arrow strikes.  Softlips can help get you ready for the special day with their premium line of lip conditioners.

I’ve always loved Softlips slim packaging and girl friendly [...]

L’Oreal Colour Juice Rasperry Smash Lip Gloss

Don’t overspend today! if that makes you sad, console yourself with a cheap Juicy Tubes alternative.  L’Oreal’s Colour Juice Sheer Juicy Lip Gloss! no one has to know it’s not a Juicy Tube!  The label is a sticker so you COULD peel it off it you care that much.

Juicy Tubes $18 Colour Juice [...]

Interview: Lancôme Juicy Tubes Enthusiast

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down (at our respective computers) with Lancôme Juicy Tubes enthusiast and official spokesperson, Mollie!

Mollie takes the Tubes seriously and so I knew I could ask her anything and get the answers all Lancôme junkies need to know. 

On to the interview…

 

Q: How long [...]

Pout All You Want with Givenchy Holiday Collection 2008

yesss!  you’re gonna be a pout-y mouth with this amazingly dramatic lipgloss.  The Plum by Night shade is my favorite thing in the makeup bag right now, there is a sweet berry fragrance to it that makes me HAPPY! the color is not to be messed with, berrylicious.

If you like a tamer, more subtle [...]

hurry up and wait for Lancôme’s Black Gloss

Hurry up and get on the wait list @ Bloomingdales for Lancôme’s interpretation of the black pout.  Black lips are interesting enough for the runway but not very wearable for the average woman.  Lancôme’s solution was to create an easy-to-wear, low-pigment black gloss.  The black gloss can be worn alone or with a lipstick [...]

Red Lip Women

Everyone knows red lips are powerful, sexy and never out of style.  Economic concerns in particular may lend themselves to the quick mood enhancer that lipstick can provide.  Women reportedly buy more lipstick in general when times are tough.

All your favorite brands have a version of the red lip and you may undoubtedly have a [...]