Archive for July, 2009

Break Week

I just wanted to let you all know I’m taking a week off from Blogging. Let’s call it a stay-cation if you will. I just need a week to myself and actually a chance to go through…

Kiehl’s Sunflower Color Preserving Hair Care

On my recent weekend trip home to Seattle, I had a chance to try out a new set of shampoo and conditioner. Kiehl’s sent me cute little lab samples that were perfect for the plane …

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Kings & Queens King of Sumatra Pepper Bergamot Bar Soap

While most guys are white bar o’ soap kind of guys, you’d be surprised at how many get excited when given fancy (and free) soaps and lotions to try. Last night I brought a …

LaLicious Island Guava Body Butter

LaLicious Body Butters are perfect for moisturizing your elbows and knees during the summer months. The Island Guava scent makes me feel like I’m on vacation in Hawaii. As with…

Weekend Beauty Reads from the BBN

Beauty Anonymous reviews Givenchy Mister Mat Matifying Foundation Primer.

StyleBell shows you how to straighten and make big curls with the Instyler, the first rotating barrel …

Benefit’s One Hot Minute Bronzing Powder

Benefit’s newest powder is HOT HOT HOT… I guess. One Hot Minute is a good loose powder bronzer. Its meant to be lightly dusted all over, head to toe, for a subtle bronze and…

KENZO RYOKO 2009 Fragrance Collection

Summertime calls for travel. Travel calls for tiny versions of your favorite beauty products. KENZO has answered this call with their RYOKO 2009 collection of fragrances.

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Yes to Tomatoes Trouble Free Facial Wash

Washing your face with something natural just makes sense, right? Well The Yes to family has another great product I absolutely love, from their Tomato line.

The Yes to Tomatoes Trouble…

Smashbox Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder

Forever on the quest to find the perfect foundation powder, I finally got to try Smashbox’s Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder. At $59 it is not a cheap option, but it is now my current…

Sonia Kashuk Dramatically Defining Long Wear Gel Eye Liner

I had a really fun weekend, despite having little to no plans going into it. Both Friday and Saturday night I rocked a fun eye look, which I got many compliments on. I used Sonia Kashuk’s…

Weekend Beauty Reads from the BBN

Elke shares her summer beauty must haves.

A Touch of Blusher previews Paul & Joe’s fall 2009 collection.

Beauty Anonymous brings you Jill Stuart fall 2009 makeup collection.…

Yes to Carrots C Me Shine Lip Gloss

One girl can never have too many lip glosses right?! I think so! Well, I’ve found yet another one to add to my arsenal. Best part is I can find it in a local drugstore. Yes to Carrots/Tomatoes/Cucumbers…

Smashbox Jet Set Waterproof Eyeliner

I get stuck in makeup ruts all the time. Even though I have countless (literally, not worth counting how many) products to choose from, I end up using the same 4 things over and over. To…

Borghese Spa Set at BeautyTicket.com

Borghese is a high end skin and body care line inspired by the minerals and heritage of the Tuscan countryside. At this point, I have no hope of hoping over to Italy anytime soon, so using…

St Ives Smoothing In-Shower Exfoliating Body Polish

While moisturizing is key to maintaining sexy summer skin, exfoliating is just as vital. A good in-shower scrub is both time effective and easy to add to your routine. St. Ives also …

Pure Silk Moisturizing Shaving Cream

I spent the 4th of July weekend in sunny southern California. Because of the silly TSA rules against liquids, I didn’t get to bring my new favorite shaving cream on the plane and…

Weekend Beauty Reads from the BBN

Elke’s gotten lazy, but she doesn’t mind, thanks to Ponds.

A Touch of Blusher reviews Lancôme’s fall 2009 collection.

Beauty Anonymous brings you Nars fall …

Tarte’s Lights, Camera, Lashes! 4-in1 Natural Mascara

My new favorite everyday mascara was a bit of a shock to be. I’ll be the first to admit that packaging is very important to me. I have used other Tarte products in the past, and my …