skinn cosmetics webisode 3

We love a great how-to video, especially one that breaks it down like this...




Love the eye shadows?

We do too.

The Patina Eye Shadows ($22.50) palette comes with 6 different colors and two different choices...Winter and Summer.

Click on over to skinncosmetics.com for all the details.


With Love (Always),
Jennifer and Christine
photo courtesy of skinncosmetics.com
video courtesy of itsaglamthing.com

help us get to paris...please?

Ok...we are just going to put this out there...we need your help...now.

You see...we really want to go to Paris.

Who doesn't right?

Just imagine for a second...the Beauty in Real Life girls in Paris.

Got an image?

Great.

Now imagine us reporting from Paris.

Seriously...I mean it.

That would so be like your best friends chillin out in the 'ris....or 'aris...or whatever cool way they say Paris now-a-days.

Could you imagine?

Us in a country where French is the main language? And neither one of us can speak it to save our lives?

Hilarity will be sure to ensue.

So we're not just doing this for ourselves....oh no madames...or dames...or mon amie...or...oh forget it.

Head on over to the right side column and click away on the picture of the Saturn Vue to your little heart's content. The more clicks we get, the closer we get to Paris...and the closer you get to winning a Saturn Vue stuffed to the gills with beauty products and a chance to enter daily give-aways!

By the way, if we do go, it's guaranteed that Jennifer will get a photo of Christine in a beret...holding a croissant...or something funnier that's only made in France.

That little picture will be worth it.

Trust us.

So what cha' waitin for? Head on over there right now darlings!

With Love (Always),

Jennifer and Christine

photo courtesy of freefoto.com

max factor color genius blush

Next to lip gloss, blush is the second thing I reach for. It's the fastest way to make me appear awake and alive, even though I normally get awakened at the butt-crack of dawn.

This blush is ridiculously inexpensive ($8.49) and comes in a ginormous compact.

You can use all three colors at once, or use one at a time for more impact and to highlight and contour.

I tried The Roses and couldn't have been happier. The natural looking tones really looked gorgeous on my light-medium complexion. Christine tried The Peaches on her fair skin and it provided a nice subtle color as well.

Gotta love a product that lives up to its hype.

To find out more information, try maxfactor.com. There you can find some great tips from the phenominal Pat McGrath, learn about their other products, and find out where to purchase.

Jennifer

photos courtesy of maxfactor.com

jake bailey

The last time we've gazed into the eyes of a gorgeous man was....well...what year is it exactly?

Not that we don't love our hubbies.

But...seriously...the only gazing we do now is the would-it-kill-you-to-pick-your-laundry-up-off-of-the-floor-because-we-actually-have-something-called-a-laundry-basket gaze.

Well ladies, now is your chance to look into another man's eyes and not get in trouble for it.

Max Factor’s Celebrity Makeup Artist extraordinaire, Jake Bailey, is going on the road!

Who is he?

Well, he's that delicious specimen to the right.

He's worked with countless celebs and now...you!

Bailey is hitting the road and heading to cities around the country.

Here's a listing of dates and places:

LAS VEGAS

Friday, June 6th 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Ulta (sign up in advance at store location)

543 N. Stephanie Street

Henderson, NV

PHOENIX

Saturday, June 7th 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Wal-Mart

14200 West Indian School Road

Goodyear, AZ

DALLAS

Saturday, June 14th 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Wal-Mart

1700 Dallas Parkway

Plano, TX

CHICAGO

Saturday, June 21st 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Ulta (sign up in advance at store location)

9635 Skokie Blvd.

Skokie, IL

CHICAGO

Sunday, June 22nd 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

K-Mart

3443 West Addison St

Chicago, IL

HOUSTON

Saturday, June 28th 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Ulta (sign up in advance at store location)

1600 Lake Woodlands Drive

Woodlands, TX

Have fun and stay beautiful!

with love...always,

Jennifer and Christine

hello my lovlies!

Ok...I'm back!

Did you miss me?

I am so incredibly tired, but so excited to bring you the news from the past three beauty stuffed days.

I have so much to share, so I'll be bringing you information and stories over the next few days.

Stay tuned and chat with ya later.


Jennifer

weekend reads

Sorry this took so long to post. An apology is in order for our fellow beauty bloggers. Here's what's been going on with our Total Beauty friends!


The Daily Cookie loves the Urban Decay Ammo Eye Palette to help her travel light!

reviews Stila Kitten Eye Shadow Wash and gives some tips on how to use it.

Jeanne from Periodic Style tells you how to get full salon service at little to no cost -- be a hair model!

Marta from Talking Makeup introduces the Global
Chic Collection by IMAN.

Beauty Anonymous shares with you her first impressions of Chanel Summer 2008 Makeup Collection!

Want a review of one of the newest self-tan products out there? Look no further, Canadian Beauty delivers!

The Muse shares a review on Shimmer Shine Liquid Eye Shadow from Bourjois Paris!

A Mom in Red High Heels discusses a busy woman's concern with her morning routine. Find out the time saving, confidence- boosting tips!

Monique at Beauty Girl Musings finds a real organic line worth trying.

The girls at Beauty in Real Life, score their first ever interview with celeb makeup artist and Passport to Beauty author, Shalini Vadhera.

Nars takes Joy from Makeup Junkie to South Beach thanks to The Multiple in South Beach!

Toya does her Mother's Day FOTD with products from the Sally Hansen Natural Beauty line (inspired by Carmindy)!

Meredith at Daily Dose of Coffee continues her self-tanning addiction by reviewing Neutrogena's MicroMist Tanning Spray.


Love you bunches...mean it!

with love...always,
Jennifer and Christine

covergirl trublend foundation

Christine and I, have been ever so curious to try this foundation.

If you've seen the commercials with Drew Barrymore and/or the print ads, you might have been too.

I should first explain, what exactly separates the TruBlend foundations from others.

It's a product that features an exclusive "skin affinity" pigment system created with brighter chroma color spheres that actually merge with skin upon application to imitate your precise color.

Translation, it's supposed to blend seamlessly into your skin and actually create a color that matches your own.

There is also the clever number system, that helps to take the guesswork out of what other products you can use from the range.

We both picked up the foundation to give it a test run. Christine checked out the whipped foundation and I tried the liquid.

How did they do?

Well, for starters, the pump container (for the liquid) is fantastic. You can just pump out what you need and don't worry about getting germs all over the place.

I immediately liked the light coverage and thought it went on smoothly. It took care of some minor redness around my nose and looked natural on.

It had decent longevity and kept it's color pretty well. I didn't have any problems with it causing breakouts, although I do not have sensitive skin.

Christine also liked the foundation. She had a little problem with a minor breakout, but she mentioned that her skin is really sensitive and can break out at the drop of a hat*. She thought it went on smoothly, covered well, and felt light on. She did say that she wouldn't hesitate to check out the liquid version.

We both agreed that it's a good buy for the money. I mean...it's definitely a decent foundation for under $10. I felt that it did as good a job, as some other higher priced brands. It provided a light coverage that didn't feel like a mask and blended in well.

Isn't that what all good foundations should do?

You can find CoverGirl products at Target, Walmart, Ulta, CVS, and other mass market retailers. You can also find them online at drugstore.com.



Jennifer

*We really can't hold this against Cover Girl, because everybody has different skin issues. What suits some, may not suit you. As with any product you apply to your skin, always test it out first. You never know how your skin is going to react.

this just in...how to apply bronzer like a pro

We think we've heard this a million times...women asking how and where to apply bronzer in order to get that great sun kissed glow.

Well here's a video we found that gives you the how-to.

It's from Beau Nelson and it's literally about a minute and a half long.





Looking for a great duo that will help you achieve this look? Then look no further than Laura Mercier and her new Gold Digger collection.

The Laura Mercier Bronzing Powder ($32 neimanmarcus.com) comes in two new colors, pink bronze and coral bronze. Use one for bronzing and the other one for a great pop of color on the cheeks.

Gorgeous.


with love...always,
Jennifer and Christine

i'm leaving for la

This is too exciting...yours truly is heading to LA this morning!

I'm traveling to LA for a beauty summit for Total Beauty and can't wait to get there.

Basically, I'll be representin' one half of the Beauty in Real Life team...as Christine is still in sunny Florida visiting with the rents.

I'm definitely going to miss her, as she can always make me laugh in the craziest situations.

But, on the bright side...

I'll be meeting some other phenom beauty bloggers that have been in the business since it's inception. Essentially, they are the blogging equivalent of rock stars.

I'll be rooming with the fantastically-chic Monique from Beauty Girl Musings. We've been emailing each other for the last two weeks and it's a given that we're going to get along.

I'll be busy pretty much the entire time I am there, but I am hoping that I might catch a glimpse of a celeb here and there.

Unfortunately, I don't have a laptop...so I can't do any live streaming beauty blogging. But, I will be taking lots of pics, maybe some short vids, and lots of notes.

And I'll bring all of the news back to you my darlings.

Until I can bring LA to you next week...here's the song I've been singing in my head this past week.

Enjoy.




Jennifer