happy mac-oween!

See what I did there?

Man I'm funny.

Or a little punch-drunk...it's 2am and I cannot fall asleep for the life of me.

Anywho, just in case you're in the mood for dressing up...or if you want a cute design to paint your child's face and don't want to use the (apparently) lead-tainted face paints that may or may not be out there...it's MAC Cosmetics and their amazing makeup artists to the rescue!

Here's the step by step instructions on how to acheive the look you see above.

1. Cover the whole face with Luna Cream Colour Base with Brush #249.

2. Outline the butterfly design with Fascinating Eye Kohl and sketch detail of wings.

3. Begin with using Brush #242 to shade Juxt Eye Shadow under the eyes, and then follow by blending the
following Eye Shadows outward to create an airbrushed effect that moves from green, to blue, to purple: Colors used...Swimming, Aquadisiac, Moon’s Reflection, and Stars and Rockets.

4. Use Brush #242 to apply Gorgeous Gold Eye Shadow along the inner corner of the eye and blend upward with Expensive Pink, Coppering, and Sushi Flower to finish the upper portion of the butterfly with an airbrushed finesse.

5. Use Brush #209 with Boot Black Liquid Liner to outline the butterfly and detail pattern inside of the wings.

6. Use Brush #252 with Carbon Eye Shadow to shade over the entire face.

7. Use Duo to apply Lash #42 to the upper lashline and finish with two to three coats with Zoomblack Mascara.

8. Define the lip with Velvetella Cremestick Liner. Apply Cyber Lipstick with Brush #311 and Girl About Town Lipstick along the inner lip for a strong highlight. Finish with a glossy coat of Dazzleglass in Date Night.

EYES

Use Rapidblack Penultimate Liner to illustrate defined, delicate black brows, using the upper edge of brows as a guide.

Neutralize eyelid colour by using 242 Shader Brush to apply Prep + Prime Eye. Create a nude highlight under brows by using 217 Blending Brush to apply Brule Eye Shadow.

Continue with an additional 217 Blending Brush to apply Painterly Paint Pot over the eyelid.

Use 217 Blending Brush to blend Jest Eye Shadow through the inner and outer crease for a soft contour.

Define the upper lashline with a delicate line of Rapidblack Penultimate Liner. Apply two to three coats of Zoom Fast Black Lash Mascara with 205 Mascara Fan Brush on both upper and lower lashes.


For more Halloween ideas, be sure to visit MAC's Facebook page.

Find MAC at maccosmetics.com.

nail color du jour...opi's mrs. o'leary's bbq

Really, who doesn't like OPI for their positively HUGE assortment of colors...at prices you can afford no less.

I tend to break out the reds and darks this time of year.  One of the shades I reach for again and again is this, Mrs. O'Leary's BBQ.  So deep and so perfect with short nails.

Find yours at opi.com.


*editor's note:bought with my own money at my local ulta.

liqwd

From the original creators of Alterna comes LiQWD, a hair care line that I am positively l-o-v-i-n-g right now.

It pretty much hits the two desirable areas that most people want to acheive, silky-smoothness and volume.

Using  Nano-Hydraspheres (an apparently new and improved take on nano-technology that adheres to hair and delivers microscopic treatment ingredients better than previous incarnations due to an improved molecular shape), ColorLife (a comprehensive color care system that seals and protects the hair shaft and is said to extend color life and brilliance like nothing before), and special smoothing and/or volumizing properties...your hair is left looking fabulous.

I tend to go for the smoothness.  Not that my hair is insanely curly mind you, it has that ridiculous in between texture that's almost wavy, but nowhere near straight.  Being my hair tends to not need any plumping up either...not trying to brag here, just stating the facts...I decided to check out the Hydrating Shampoo ($32), the Hydrating Conditioner ($34), and the Smoothing Catalyst ($36).

The results after blow drying really and truly surprised me.

Shiny, straight hair that did not take any smoothing over with a flat iron.  I only had to use my favorite flat vent brush...plus a round brush thrown in for a little bend...and that was it.

Smooth hair that felt soft and lasted all day.

Seriously.

Find yours at liqwd.com.



editor's note: this review includes a product provided to me by a rep from the company. the links provided are not affiliate links...meaning they are links but I am making no money from them...trust me on that.

tune in tonight...

Mally Roncal is always très adorable whenever she's on QVC and always delivers great makeup tips.

Be sure to tune into QVC's Mally Beauty- Color Cosmetics, today October 29th at 8pm ET where Mally will be unveiling her new signature Mally Beauty Fragrance for the very first time!

The clean, fresh, citrus perfume taken from the Sampaguita flower launches nationally on QVC. Inspired by Mally's Philippine heartland, the Mally Beauty Fragrance wraps you in the love, happiness and hopeful energy that represents Mally's warm philosophy of life.

To find out more, watch Mally Beauty- Color Cosmetics October 29th 8pm (all times ET). You can also visit her online at qvc.com.

CELEBRITY MAKE-UP ARTIST MALLY RONCAL LAUNCHES NEW FRAGRANCE
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enter this...hypnotize lancome with your fashion sense

true lady by ♥SiNeM♥ featuring Adrianna Papell dresses

Have you ever played around on Polyvore?

It's throughly addicting...take it from me...and a way to share your inner fashionista-self with the world.

Well, Polyvore and Lancome are joining forces for an amazing giveaway.

The contest is called Hypnotize Lancôme with Your Fashion Sense, and celebrates the launch of Hypnôse Senses, Lancome's sexy new fragrance.

All you have to do is head on over to polyvore.com and create a layout that illustrates your sense of style...check out one of the gorge/creative entries above...and they’ll pick the best one to win a $250 lancome-usa.com gift card and a bottle of Hypnôse Senses, signed by spokesmodel Daria Werbowy...who will also be choosing the winner (natch!).  Five runners-up will each win $100 gift cards plus a bottle of Hypnôse Senses.

The contest ends on November 2nd so you better get to work.  Click here to head on over and get started!

halloween makeup how-tos from brett freedman

Finally, some Halloween makeup that you can actually do with the goods you probably have in your makeup bag or drawer.

Or closet if you're like me.

The fabulous Brett Freedman (an LA-based makeup artist who's worked with celebs like Vanessa Hudgens, Emily Blunt, Jessica Biel, and Jessica Lucas) gave me the lowdown on how to recreate the looks you see above.

Enjoy!

BARBIE –
Perfect Cat Eyes: Give a silver dusting to the whole lid from lash line to brow line and into the tear duct. Add a sweep of a purple-gray hue to the crease of the eyelid to add depth. Then use a felt tip liquid eyeliner (Brett loves Sephora's version) and lightly dot on the lid, staying as close as possible to the lash line. Go back over and this time press the felt tip firmly into skin and 'connect the dots' to smooth the line, fanning it up and out toward the temples on the ends. Finish off your makeup look with pretty pink cheeks and lips!
· Pair with a pink form-fitting dress, pearls, pumps and the perfect clutch!


MARILYN MONROE –  
Bombshell Makeup: Start with a foundation that's a shade lighter than you usually use (try Revlon’s Custom Creations foundation). This sets the stage for the crisp, retro look. Shade the crease of your eye with a soft beige-y taupe shadow. With a sponge-tipped applicator, apply a matte, bone colored shadow (or pale face powder) all over lids and add a silvery shimmer along the brow bone to highlight. The black liquid liner is very important. Run from tear duct to outer corner very close to the lash line. Extend liner up and out. Corner false lashes finish this alluring eye look. Fill out lips with a true blue-red lip liner and fill in with a deep red lipstick. Use very minimal blush in a soft pink. Ice the cake with Marilyn's iconic mole aka your black liquid liner!
· Pair with a white halter dress...don’t forget the windy subway grate!


40’S PINUP GAL -
For the brunette and redhead beauties that can’t pull off the Marilyn look without a wig, try the same makeup as above, but pair with voluminous hair, cherry red nails, maillot bathing suit, and pumps!


TWIGGY –
Pop Art Eyes: You'll need two sets of false eyelashes for this monochromatic mod look - one very full, dark pair for the top and a second sparser, spikier pair for the bottom (try Andrea Perma-Lash). Sculpt lid out from the tear duct to outer corner with matte gray shadow - be very exaggerated and rounded and arc it like a rainbow. Take a near-white silver shimmer eye shadow and apply boldly to lid and brow bone. Use a liquid liner on top and bottom, extending on the outer corners horizontally (toward the mid ear, not the temple). Apply false lashes to top and bottom lash lines. Steer clear of blush and go for a very pale, fleshy lipstick or gloss.
· Pair with a short cropped coif, mini printed shift dress and white boots made for walkin’.




HELEN OF TROY –  
Gold Dewy Makeup: Start with an all over tan and shimmery glow (Vanitymark’s Shimmerskin is great!). Gold and peach tones are your friends. Give you cheeks a sweep of warm apricot blush and work it up around eyes. Get an eye shadow quad in browns – use the palest shade to highlight under the brow bone and layer the shades from lightest to darkest. The darker the shade, the closer it should be to the lash line. Use a deep brown eyeliner pencil on the inner shelf of the eye for extra pop. Apply small, corner lashes to the top outer lash line to amp up lashes. Apply a peachy/golden gloss to lips. For the finishing touch, take a loose, sheer gold powder and dust over eye make up and along the tops of the cheekbones.
· Pair with a homemade draped toga or your fave little white dress, gladiator sandals and lots of gold bangles.


JOAN JETT –
Smoky Eyes: It's all about the eyes. Too much is never enough. There will be little other make up so it's best to get your pow from really working your black eyeliner. Apply base as usual. Use a very neutral lip - clear gloss is best. Blush should be a fleshy, barely there pink. Using a soft black eyeliner, fill in your lid and under eye in quick strokes. Don't worry about getting it smooth and perfect because (in true rocker style) you're gonna smudge and blend with your finger. Curl your lashes and apply multiple layers of blue-black mascara (try L’Oreal Voluminous). Once mascara dries, take a small dab of clear lip gloss and rub into lid and lash line. This will give the liner a wet, naughty look. Rock on!
· Pair with a cropped motorcycle jacket, white tank, skinny jeans and boots...and an air guitar if you’re feeling festive!

Check out vanitymark.com for more on Brett Freedman and some other fabulous tips!

Happy Halloween!

rawminerals offer...

Who says you can't get something for nothing...or at least almost nothing?

RAWMinerals is giving everyone the chance to experience their fabulous makeup FREE for 30 days...all you need to do is pay a small shipping and handling fee.

Just head on over to The ideeli Blog for all of the deets!




editor's note: this post does not include a product provided to me by a rep from the company.

fab giveaway with maybelline!

Okay...this is just too amazing!

In honor of the release of their newest mascara...Maybelline Great Lash BIG...they're giving away a Maybelline prize pack valued at $75!

One lucky winner will walk away with a prize pack that includes...a Maybelline compact mirror, full-sized samples of Great Lash BIG and other fabulous Maybelline NY products!

You’ll definitely be sure to put your freshest fall face forward with this prize!

Just for fun...I've also included a little video that's a behind the scenes sneek peek at their new commercial for Great Lash BIG.

In the video below, BIG, the Great Lash Big mascot, trekked the streets of NYC to find charismatic, aspiring women to make a big impression (and appear in the Great Lash Big Gig)!

Enjoy!




Cute huh?

For more info on Maybelline products, be sure to head on over to maybelline.com! 

Now to the details!

To enter the giveaway, just send me an email at beautyinreallifecontests@gmail.com with "Maybelline Giveaway" in the subject line. Be sure to include your full name and mailing address.

I will randomly select one winner Thursday, November 12th at 11pm EST. The winners will be announced the next day, Friday, November 13th!

Alright, just to clarify...
 
One entry per person, duplicate entries will not increase your odds of winning. For this giveaway, only US residents may enter. You have from now until November 12th at 11:00 PM EST to enter.

Good luck!!

*Please Read This: If you fail to include all information I will disqualify your entry. One winner, chosen at random, will receive the prize mentioned. Duplicate entries will not improve your chances of winning. Giveaway sponsored by Maybelline. Some restrictions may apply. Open only to US residents only...sorry. Entries will be accepted through 11:00 pm EST on Thursday, November 12th

perfect for fall and beyond...donna karan cashmere mist

A sheer floral with hints of Moroccan Jasmine, Lily of the Valley,and the warmth of Amber and Musk...it's just right for the crispy weather that's hitting us right now.

I'm all about a scent like this once the weather turns, because it's just plain wrong to wear your summer fragrance once the mercury dips below 65 degrees.

At least that's my opinion.

You can't go around smelling like the beach when you're layered in sweaters and t-shirts up the wazoo.  

Am I right?

Donna Karan Cashmere Mist now even comes in a Luxe Edition ($48 for 1 oz.) that provides a new interpretation of the original.  Throwing a little watery elements and some vanilla makes this a must have.

For us scent layerers out there, you can even get your hands on a Body Cleanser ($36), Body Lotion ($42), Shampoo and Conditioner ($20 each), and Deodorant ($45 for three ).

The later of which I am loving for the fact that it gives me the opportunity to break away from the regular scents that tend to permeate the deo market.

I mean...do you really want to smell like a lemony-pineapple?

Find yours at donnakaranbeauty.com.



editor's note: this review includes a product provided to me by a rep from the company. the links provided are not affiliate links...meaning they are links but I am making no money from them...trust me on that.

pink products...prescriptives pink ribbon palette for cheeks and eyes

How sad was I to hear that Prescriptives will be closing their retail counters globally as of January 31, 2010?

Really, really sad.

Anyway...in keeping with the Estee Lauder Companies commitment to creating fabulous pink products that benefit Breast Cancer Awareness, Prescriptives is offering this Pink Ribbon Palette for Cheeks and Eyes ($48.50).

You can't beat the price, especially once you factor in that you get two blushes (in petal and apple blossom) and four eyeshadows (pink ribbon pink, aubergine, hocus, and cassis).

And all for under $50 too.

The compact itself can fit perfectly in your makeup bag and also comes fitted with a ginormous mirror for touch-ups.

Who doesn't need one of those..right?

Plus Prescriptives will donate $20,000 in connection with North American sales of the PX Pink Ribbon Palette for Cheeks and Eyes to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

While I couldn't find this on prescriptives.com right now, I did find this online at nordstrom.com.  I would imagine that you might be able to snag one at Prescriptives counters as well...but only until supplies last.


editor's note: this review includes a product provided to me by a rep from the company. the links provided are not affiliate links...meaning they are links but I am making no money from them...trust me on that.

avon's in bloom by reese witherspoon

 

Available now on avon.com is In Bloom by Reese Witherspoon Eau de Parfum Spray ($34).

While I haven't tried it yet, it's definitely something I'm uber curious about getting a sniff of...especially considering that Reese herself has amazing taste in every other factor of her life.

Here's how the notes break down:

Top Notes:
Georgia Peach Tea Leaves, Crisp Greens


Heart Notes:
Star Gardenia, Magical Magnolia, Night Blossoming Jasmine


Base Notes:
Cashmere Woods, Hypnotic Florals, Amber Wood Crystals

Does it not sound absolutely essential for right now?

Plus the bottle's design makes it perfect for display.

Here's a little snippet of an interview with Witherspoon.  In it she talks about the fragrance and how it captures where she's at in her life right now...



Love it.

Find yours at avon.com.

limited edition lola marc jacobs solid perfume ring

So adorable and so chic...I am in love with this solid perfume ring.

It's oversized and covered with the colorful ruffly flower that adorns the Lola bottle.

Then it twists, in a totally secret agent way, to reveal the gorgeous Lola Marc Jacobs in solid perfume form.

Wear it on your finger, your key-chain, or attach it to your Marc Jacobs bag.

How fabulous is that?

Find yours, for a limited time, at Sephora stores and sephora.com.

Lola Marc Jacobs Solid Perfume Ring $42



editor's note: this review includes a product provided to me by a rep from the company. the links provided are not affiliate links...meaning they are links but I am making no money from them...trust me on that.

victoria's secret pink is coming to canada!

Pretty fabulous news don't you think?

Here's the deets...

To mark its much anticipated launch in Canada, Victoria’s Secret PINK is having a celebration with a live DJ at its new Square One location in Mississauga. VS PINK will also open three additional standalone stores in Burlington, Waterloo and Vaughan.

Each new store will offer a free “I ♥ CANADA” t-shirt with any purchase while supplies last. T-shirts will then be available for $10 each.

Make sure you head on over to Square One 100 City Centre Drive in Mississauga, Ontario L5B 2C9 on October 29th at 10am for all of the PINK-tastic fun.

pink products - special edition pink venus® embrace®

Grab your special edition Venus® Embrace® razor while supplies last ladies.

Why?

Well for starters my fave razor is now available in adorable pink to help women “Get Closer to the Cause” of eradicating the spread of breast cancer.

You see every three minutes in the U.S., a woman is diagnosed with this devastating disease, so together with eight other Procter and Gamble® brands, Venus has joined the fight to find the cure.

This past September 27, P and G distributed ‘Give Hope’ brandSAVER coupons to over 52.5 million households.

Did you get yours?

For every specially marked coupon redeemed for Venus Embrace and Venus Spa Breeze, P and G will make a donation to help drive awareness and find a cure. Both the National Breast Cancer Foundation and the Susan G. Komen Foundation will be recipients of donations to support this important cause.

The other genius addition that is included with every special edition Venus Embrace in pink?

Each one will be accessorized with a breast self-exam “how-to” booklet, provided by the National Breast Cancer Foundation, encouraging consumers to create their own early detection plan by visiting mypinkplan.com.

Smart because in the shower is the easiest way to check yourself everyday.

Other things I love about the Venus Embrace.

Well...

-five curve-hugging-spring mounted blades that allow you to get thisclose to your body
-the all protective ribbon of moisture
-a super comfy soft grip handle

Plus my all time favorite part...the awesome  ShowerPod™ with suction cup attachments to store your Venus Embrace.

No ridiculous sticker that loses its stickiness after about a week

Find yours at any food, drug, club, grocery and mass merchandise store.


editor's note: this review includes a product provided to me by a rep from the company. the links provided are not affiliate links...meaning they are links but I am making no money from them...trust me on that.

happy halloween with mac!

pink products...casa di francesca home fragrances on hsn today

Luxury home fragrance collection, Casa di Francesca, captures the essence and aromas of Old World Italy.

Through its vast array of diffuser fragrances and hand crafted accessories – including one of a kind Murano hand blown vases – Casa di Francesca is said to bring Old World European elegance and enchantment to your home.

Boasting over thirty sensual scents, it's the perfect home accessory to enhance the ambiance and décor of any sized room.

Well, today starting at 6pm EST, tune in to HSN to see Katie Borghese, creator of Casa di Francesca luxury home fragrance collection.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Katie will be on air to feature Casa di Francesca’s Breast Cancer Awareness Murano Diffuser Kit. Proceeds for these beautiful hand-blown vases and Sicilian Grapefruit fragrance will be donated to The Breast Cancer Network of Strength.

Check the line out now at hsn.com and casadifrancesca.com.

belacrema one creme

Honestly, who has time for a multi-step skincare routine anymore?

At the end of a really really long day, all I want to do is remove any traces of makeup and grime, apply some hydration...maybe a serum beforehand if I can handle it...and then hit the sheets.

I've started using this as my nightly cream and (so far) I like what I see.

Belacrema One Creme ($100) is just that...one cream that is meant to be used on your face, neck, and under your eyes.

A major multi-tasker.

So, while it'll definitely put a dent in your wallet, it kinda works it's way out because (essentially) it does the work of three products.

See?  Multi-tasker.

Created by Helen Noble and based on a “family secret" that dates back more than 100 years, Belacrema products are made in Switzerland using only the purest ingredients -- with no harsh chemical, dyes, or fragrances.

So that means no crazy-funky-perfumey scent bombarding you while you sleep.  It also means that the cream...and I do mean this in the nicest way possible...does not look at all pretty in the container.

It's texture has a sort of a thick, pasty feel to it and is on the tan side in color.

Something of which you might find weird if you just happened upon it.

Just saying.

The way to remedy that, is to emulsify it in your hands (by rubbing your fingers together for a few seconds) and then apply by pressing it into your face.

Easy.

All I know is that my skin feels moisturized at night...then smooth and supple in the morning.

That's something I could definitely live with, especially with the dryness of winter almost upon us.

Find yours at belacrema.com.



editor's note: this review includes a product provided to me by a rep from the company. the links provided are not affiliate links...meaning they are links but I am making no money from them...trust me on that.

pureology supersmooth® system

To say that I am a huge fan of Pureology products would be an understatement.

They might be on the splurge side when it comes to price, but when you factor in how much it costs each time you go to the salon to get your hair expertly colored...you can save some money in the long run.

I mean, I've only been getting semi-permanent color lately and with today's going salon rates, it's a pretty good chunk o' change.

That's the reason why I use products that protect my hair color and that's why Pureology is one of the brands that is always sitting in my shower.

This time of year, Pureology's Hydrate Shampoo and Conditioner normally has top shelf billing for my daily getting-ready-in-the-morning routine.

Now they have a new neighbor, Pureology’s SuperSmooth® System.

It makes my chemically treated hair silky and smooth, without weighing it down.
 
Using the smoothing oils of camellia and sesame oil, organic shea butter, and organic geranium, it manages to
soften and tame the surface of my hair and prevents those really annoying fly-aways.

And it's smell is a-mazing...a blend of the aromatherapy notes: raspberry, jasmine, and chocolate powder.

I literally cannot stop sniffing my hair all day.

What I'm using LOVING is

SuperSmooth Shampoo ($27)
SuperSmooth HairCondition ($27)
SuperSmooth RelaxingHairMasque ($50)
SuperSmooth SmoothingElixir ($24)

I use the Elixir everytime on my damp hair to protect it from blowdrying and my hair feels all-at-once light and soft...did I mention how easy it makes blow drying?

Essential.

Find yours at pureology.com.



editor's note: this review includes a product provided to me by a rep from the company. the links provided are not affiliate links...meaning they are links but I am making no money from them...trust me on that.

beauty buys under $10 - sally hansen natural beauty by carmindy sheerest cream blush

While I adore powder blushes, I tend to gravitate towards creams.

Why?

Well...for starters...I just think that they are so easy to apply on the go.  No brushes needed.

I also love them for that "lit from within" glow that they just deliver.

In a pinch, you can also use them on your lips with a little gloss or balm too.

And let's not even get into their staying power.

Plus, once the temperature drops, I think it's the best time to switch to a cream based one, as long as your skin can handle it.

Definitely more moisturizing.

One I'm loving..Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired by Carmindy Sheerest Cream Blush ($8.50)...comes in seven different shades and looks fabulously smudge-free when you put it on.

It's paraben free and contains some nourishing ingredients like safflower oil, jojoba oil, and vitamin E.

A great way to really give a big dose of color to your face?

Try this tip from Carmindy.  Grab your cream blush...I suggest a great pink like Bloom (seen above) to really wake up your fall/winter skin...and pick some of it up on your fingers.

Swirl on the cream with your fingertips (or a sponge, if you'd rather use that) in light circular motions beginning at the apples and working lightly back into the hairline.

Voila. Instant pop!

For more tips and some amazingly helpful Carmindy videos, head on over to sallyhansennaturalbeauty.com.



editor's note: this review includes a product provided to me by a rep from the company. the links provided are not affiliate links...meaning they are links but I am making no money from them...trust me on that.

pink products...dial natural radiance body wash with white tea and vitamin e pearls

The fams is really loving our shower lately.

Well, we've always gotten showers...it's little l who is just starting to transition from baths to showering.

Big L just installed a new shower head that's some dual craziness and that apparently is making it now cool for our little guy to get clean at night on a regular basis.

Anyway...

Dial's new Natural Radiance Body Wash with White Tea and Vitamin E Pearls ($4.50) has that perfect scent that doesn't smell too girly, just clean.

Meaning that the male head of the household can take a shower and not complain to me that he now smells like flowers and butterflies...or something like that.

Not only does it get you clean, it also goes towards a great cause, the Breast Cancer Network of Strength.

It's an organization that provides immediate emotional relief to anyone affected by breast cancer.  It's mission is to ensure, through information, empowerment and peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone.

A pretty amazing thing, don't you think?

The Dial Corporation, a Henkel Company, will make a $100,000 donation to the Breast Cancer Network of Strength in 2009.

A very amazing thing.

Find yours at your local Wal-Mart, Target, Kmart and fine retailers nationwide.




editor's note: this review includes a product provided to me by a rep for dial.

giveaway with pulse yoga

You are never too old, or too cold to start an exercise routine.

At least that's what I think.

Just because the chilly fall weather is here...something of which I am truly ecstatic about...doesn't mean you can't get a great workout in,

Besides, you're gonna need to do something about all of the upcoming holiday goodies you will soon be digesting.  Right?

Well, pulseyoga.com has come along just in time.

They are offering up a copy of their Pulse Yoga I Basic ($14.99) to one lucky winner.

This means that someone will be getting into some majah shape without even having to leave their home.

Pretty sweet huh?

Here's a little about the DVD...

Pulse Yoga I Basic is a basic yoga routine that introduces the Pulse concept of micro movements within a posture. Key areas such as abdominal, lower back and gluteous muscles are targeted. Alternating right/left pulse movements with free weights define and sculpt the upper body.


* Apply the use of free weights in novel ways to basic yoga postures
* Strengthen and tone key areas such as the abdominals, lower back upper arms and gluteus
* Teach core awareness
* Stretch chronically tight areas such as the hamstrings and hip flexors
 

For more info on Pulse Yoga and other offerings that you can purchase yourself, head on over to pulseyoga.com.

All you have to do is this...send me an email at beautyinreallifecontests@gmail.com with "Pulse Yoga Giveaway" in the subject line. Be sure to include your full name and mailing address.

I will randomly select one winner next Thursday, October 29th at 11pm EST. The winner will be announced the next day, Friday, October 30th!

Alright, just to clarify...
 
One entry per person, duplicate entries will not increase your odds of winning. For this giveaway, only US residents may enter. You have from now until October 29th at 11:00 PM EST to enter.

Good luck!!



*Please Read This: If you fail to include all information I will disqualify your entry. One winner, chosen at random, will receive the prize mentioned. Duplicate entries will not improve your chances of winning. Giveaway sponsored by pulseyoga.com. Some restrictions may apply. Open only to US residents only...sorry. Entries will be accepted through 11:00 pm EST on Thursday, October 29th.

limited edition mac dsquared² color collection

Fantastic fashion duo Dean and Dan Caten of DSquared² have teamed up with M·A·C Cosmetics for the
launch of a highly covetable new makeup collection, based on the makeup look from their Fall/Winter 2009
runway show.
 
“It’s kind of ‘rock-on’ makeup, but it’s effortless and not overly done or perfect,” says Dean Caten.

The DSquared² Fall/Winter 2009 collection was inspired by the new breed of undone glamorous Hollywood starlets such as the Olsen twins and Lindsay Lohan, and features a magnetically dark eye that glistens and transmutes in the light.

“This girl doesn’t spend hours getting ready but she looks amazing, her style is all her own,” says Dan Caten. “Young Hollywood is about that, they don’t need to impress anyone, it’s cooler than being too studied. The same goes with the makeup, it isn’t about being perfect.”

Translating this charmingly wrecked look onto the face, Gordon Espinet and the M·A·C Product Development team have created a range of 10 products designed to be layered together for added throttle.

“This is the kind of makeup that gets better and better the more lived-in and the longer you wear it,” says Espinet.

Here's the details....

Face: Skin is neutral, then given a lived-in glamour with Sculpt and Shape Powders ($21), which are used to
highlight and contour.

Eyes: The central focus of this look is the eyes, blackened and distressed with sensual shimmer. First, Kohl
Power in Feline ($14.50) is used to draw inside the eye line, to give definition and edge. Then a Greasepaint Stick ($17.50) is
used to create shape and density of colour. This is broken with Greasepaint Stick (seen at right) in V and B (V, a violet
shade, is worn on the top lid and Peacock hued B on the bottom), which shoot through the black and gives it the iridescence of a crow’s wing or a scarab beetle. The look is texturized with M·A·C Clear Gloss, “to bring light to hidden things,” says Dan. The eye is wickedly topped with Zoom Fast Black Lash, the blackest of
black mascara.

Lips: To emphasize the magnetic pull of the eyes, lips are kept minimal yet delicious. Colour is first taken out of the lips using Lip Erase ($16) in Dim, a flesh tone balm that neutralizes lip colour, and then added back with Tinted Lip Conditioner SPF 15 ($14.50) in Fuchsia Fix, a breezy, girlish pink shade to keep the look youthful and carefree.

My take?

Love the DSquared² Greasepaint Sticks because they let out my inner child-in-art-class persona.  My fave color V (a fab purple hue) allows helps you deliver the perfect smudgy line on your eyes...and do something different than typical black.

Another fave is the two lippies...Tinted Lip Conditioner SPF 15 in Fushia Fix and DSquared² Lipstick in Nude Rose ($14 seen above).

Pure perfection in my makeup bag.

Find yours at your local MAC counter or online at maccosmetics.com while you can...these are limited edition honey.



editor's note: this review includes a product provided to me by a rep from the company. the links provided are not affiliate links...meaning they are links but I am making no money from them...trust me on that.

clinique even better skin tone correcting moisturizer spf 20

This is my new favorite.

Clinique has done it again with their latest offering, Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer SPF 20 ($42.50).

It's perfect for my skin...not too heavy, not too light...and just works.

I swear that I notice a glow since it's been part of my daily routine and my skin looks more...well, even really.

Here's a little bit of info on what makes this cream tick...

* Ellagic Acid and Vitamin C (Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate/Ascorbyl Glucoside) help to address the appearance of dark spots.
* Pyrus Malus (Apple) Extract is unique to this moisturizer in the Even Better franchise, and helps calm and soothe irritated skin.
* Advanced Yeast Blend, a concentrated, patent-pending blend provides effective brightening results by breaking up existing dark spots into microparticles and making them less visible on the skin.
* Curcuma Longa Turmeric Root Extract is a powerful antioxidant and anti-irritant helps fend against environmental assaults that can off set excess melanin production.
* Sucrose/Trehalose help attract and maintain moisture levels in the skin.
* A blend of Lineolic Acid/Cholesterol/Wheat/Olive Extract helps rebuild the skin’s barrier and deliver intense moisturization so the skin is protected against external irritants.
* And a blend of broad spectrum sunscreens including UVA absorber Avobenzone, UVB absorber Octisalate as well as Octocrylene help protect skin against UV exposure and prevent future formation of dark spots and discolouration.

While I don't understand what half of those things are, or how to pronounce Trehalose, I know that this is a cream that once I run out I'll definitely be heading over to my Clinique counter and slapping down my credit card for a new one.

Being it's under $50*, I don't think that Big L will mind too much.

Find yours at your local Clinique counter or clinique.com.



*FYI...They do suggest that you use this in conjunction with the Even Better Skin Tone Corrector to see faster results.  I didn't use the serum and saw results in a little less than two weeks...so that works for me.



editor's note: this review includes a product provided to me by a rep from the company. the links provided are not affiliate links...meaning they are links but I am making no money from them...trust me on that.  

channel your innner diva...

Queen Latifah fans – get ready for your chance to make it big!

The superstar is hitting the road for her latest tour to promote her newest album “Persona” and she wants to find five talented women who have what it takes to be her opening act.

The lucky five will also have the opportunity to star in a national print ad for the CoverGirl Queen Collection.

Females over the age of 13 can log on to covergirl.com/persona to upload a one-minute video performance featuring anything from rapping to singing.

Along with a video, entrants will be asked to submit an essay that describes in 250 words or less why they deserve to ‘Ignite Their Persona.’

Find more info on the contest and more info about the CoverGirl Queen Collection, a line of cosmetics created by Queen Latifah, at covergirl.com.

pink products...

Here's some more Pink Products that all benefit BCA month.

Enjoy...

Love a polish that does double duty and who doesn't love pink on their digits...it's also going to a great cause.

E.L.F.’s Nail Polish in Bubble Gum Pink ($1) will not only fight your weak nails with a Vitamin E-infused, Toluene, Formaldehyde and DBP-free formula, it'll fight breast cancer too.

During the month of October all profits from sales of Bubble Gum Pink nail color will benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Find yours at eyeslipsface.com.

The Avon Crusade Tote ($10) designed by Marimekko...is the design not just to die?

Fashioned from 100% cotton canvas with enamel pink-ribbon-motif zipper pull. It measures 16 1/2" L x 13 1/2" H x 6 1/2" D.

100% of the net profits ($6.24) will be donated to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade.

Find it at avon.com.

The Altru Appreciation Collection, presented in beautiful packaging inspired by the rich textiles of Persia, is a rich, exotic fragrance infused with Tahitian tiare, daffodil buds and petals of white freesia.

Altru honors Breast Cancer Awareness month by donating 20% of proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for ANY Appreciation Soy Blend Wax Candle, Aromatic Incense or Interior Fragrance Oil sold during the month of October.

Here's the lowdown on the pricing...Soy Blend Wax Candle ($48), Interior Fragrance Oil ($65), Aromatic Incense ($15), Available at Neiman Marcus and AltrubyGamillah.com



Choose one or choose them all...just choose to help promote Breast Cancer Awareness.

after much delay....the winner of the ansr: skin rejuvination kit!

Seriously...I am so ridiculously sorry.

I meant to do this last night and I completely forgot.

That's what advancing age and two children will do to you.

Huzzah!

So, who is the winner of the fabulous ANSR: Skin Rejuvenation Kit which has a retail value of $195?

Well...congratulations goes to...Cecilia P.!

You should be receiving a confirmation email from yours truly very soon.  So be on the lookout!

For those of you who didn't win, please keep coming back...there are plenty more giveaways coming soon!

wanna look like kate gosselin?

Tired of being a Sexy Devil, Sexy Pirate, or Sexy French Maid...

I mean, honestly, where do they come up with these costumes.  I even saw one for a Sexy Cabbie.

That's just going a little too far people.

Anyway, here's your chance to dress up like a Gosselin.  Kate Gosselin that is.

You can get her wig for a fabulously reduced price.  It's marked down to $12.99 from $14.99.

What a deal.

Obnoxious, overrated reality star personality not included.

Find it at spirithalloween.com

beauty news...sarah jessica parker to release new perfume

Sarah Jessica Parker is getting ready to launch a brand new scent!

Following her insanely popular Lovely and Covet, her newest fragrance, SJP NYC, will include a large part of her “Sex and the City” alter ego, Carrie Bradshaw...as reported in today's Women's Wear Daily.

Coty Prestige is already working with the film’s producers and distributors to leverage the relationship.

A large part of the inspiration was what I now understand to be people’s impressions of seeing Carrie Bradshaw walk down the street and what feelings that evokes for her and for them — a real sense of freedom and possibilities, a love for the city around her and, of course, fashion, Parker told WWD.

SJP NYC will bow first in Macy’s in February.

In May, coinciding with the release of the second ‘Sex and the City’ movie...which I will soooo be in line to see...the fragrance will expand its reach to an additional 1,500 department and specialty stores in the U.S., and to 16 countries.

Click here to read the article in its entirety.

Find great information on beauty and fashion...before everyone else...at wwd.com.

info and image courtesy of wwd.com

dermaquest glyco hand and body cream

I'm all about the hands.

It's really the only way...now-a-days at least...that one can truly show one's age.

Just take a look at some of your fave older celebs.

They can nip and tuck all they want, but the hands always give them away.

ALWAYS.

I keep a handful (get it? HAND-ful? okay...give me a break...I'm working on little sleep here people) of creams at the ready to use day and night.

This one has made the cut.

Dermaquest Glyco Hand and Body Cream ($41) is something I slather on my hands at night...then wake up to fabulous softness during the day.

Love. Love. Love it.

It's paraben-free and features Alpha Hydroxy Acids, hyaluronic acid, and Shea Butter.

True...it is a bit of a splurge...but one tube will last you a while.  Especially because you don't need a ton to work.

The other fabulous part about this little wonder in a tube, is that with every purchase, money will be donated to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

From now through November 1, 2009, a portion of each purchase of DermaQuest Glyco Hand and Body Cream will be donated to BCRF in support of their mission to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer through research at leading medical centers worldwide and increased public awareness about breast health.

Plus, the tube is decorated with a pink ribbon in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Gotta really love that.

Find yours at skinterra.com, skincarerx.com, and at select spas and boutiques nationwide. For a complete list of retailers, please visit dermaquestinc.com.



editor's note: this review includes a product provided to me by the company. the links provided are not affiliate links...meaning they are links but I am making no money from them...trust me on that.  

darac brow trio

A perfectly goof-proof way to fill in your brows.

Everything you need is here...a brow brush. brow color, and eye-brightening powder...in one simple pencil.

Although it's hard to tell, the pencil tip itself is chiseled into a perfect shape that allows for easy feathering action during application.

To make it even easier Darac even delivers the how-to steps on his site daracbeauty.com.

I'm using this right now to fill in those little spare areas that somehow got my brows all off track in the neatness department.

I used this the other day, in fact, and Big L made the comment on how fabulous my brows looked.  Okay, he didn't exactly use the word fabulous, but you get the idea.

You can get yours for $22, at daracbeauty.com .


editor's note: this review includes a product provided to me by the company. the links provided are not affiliate links...meaning they are links but I am making no money from them...trust me on that.  

loving the cover...kristen stewart on the cover of the november allure

The November Allure issue hits New York and LA newsstands today and everywhere else October 20th.  You honestly need to get your hands on this one.

Why?

Well, mainly because Kristen Stewart is on the cover looking totally ferosh (sorry, reading the new book by Christian Siriano) and smoky eyed.

Plus there are two things I must know now....

Just what are the sexiest new haircuts?

And...

What are the 1000 other things that make Stewart really, really uncomfortable?

Seriously...what are they?  Mine's snakes, spiders, and being stared at...don't judge me.

Kristin also sat down for an interview for the mag and here's just a glimpse at some of her responses...

Kristen on her role as Bella in the Twilight saga:

“You’re so very much with Bella. You’re so in her shoes that it’s a vicarious experience. It’s addictive.”


On her refusal to play by the conventional Hollywood rules:

“I go outside, and I’m wearing a funky T-shirt and my hair is dirty, and people say, ‘What’s wrong with her? She needs to invest in a hairbrush.”

“I’m like, Don’t you get it? I’m not that girl! Like, I never was that girl. It’s not like I was really clean-cut last year.”


This Hollywood actress sometimes has trouble expressing her true feelings when speaking with the media:

“I spend so much of my time guarding against sounding insincere about something that I would die for.”

“Maybe I’m overcompensating....I care so much. And it gets reported as the opposite. And even seeing this [interview], they’ll be like, Oh, she’s trying to let us know...”


Kristen is not an actress who has to worry about her weight:

“I don’t exercise. I’m skinny fat. I worry about being too skinny.”


You can see more of the images from the shoot at allure.com.



Photo Credit: Michael Thompson for Allure

editor's note: just cma here...this is clearly not a review, just some info i received in my inbox...although I will be making a trip to my local newsstand (aka Target) and pick this issue up once available.  the links provided are not affiliate links...meaning they are links but I am making no money from them...trust me on that. 

what i'm wearing on my nails right now...avon nailwear pro nail enamel in nocturnal

So this has been the color that has been gracing my nails...pretty much chip free I might add...for the last five days, Avon's Nailwear Pro Nail Enamel in Nocturnal ($5).

It's part of the new color collection for fall, Tribal Teals. A collection that features tribal tones of teal, gray and plum.

I'm so in love with the not-quite-gray-not-quite-brown shade that it's ridiculous.

What's also ridiculous is how a nail color can be so inexpensive and yet last for so long...I've made it to about day eight before I really needed to take it off...without peeling or chipping.

Fabulous.

Find yours at avon.com or call your local Avon representative.


editor's note: this review includes a product provided to me by the company. the links provided are not affiliate links...meaning they are links but I am making no money from them...trust me on that. 

pink products...clinique limited edition long last glosswear spf 15 minis on a keychain

Who doesn't love a lippie, let alone three on a keychain?

Clinique is offering up this limited-edition trio of Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 minis on a keychain.

It's also adorned with 2 charms: a Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Ribbon and a Clinique 'C."

The three lippies that are attached are...Air Kiss, Kissyfit, and Whisper.

Each of them do work...in case you're wondering...and make it so ridiculously easy to apply on the run.

I'm using mine as an actual addition to my keychain, but you could even add these to a clip on your bag too.

Out of the $18.50 it will cost you for this utterly adorable sweetness,  $10 will help support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Find yours at clinique.com.


editor's note: this review includes a product provided to me by the company. the links provided are not affilliate links...meaning they are links but I am making no money from them.  trust me on that. 

limited edition harajuku lovers snow bunnies

How can you not look at these and think that they are as adorable as all get out is beyond me.

Add into the mix that they're the winterly dressed versions of Gwen Stefani's uber popular Harajuku Girls fragrance and now you've just upped the cuteness factor.

The scents for each are still the same as the originals though...in case you're wondering...and they go for $30 each.

I tried Music and Baby and can tell you that Big L really liked each of them.

Breaking it down with the top, middle, and end notes goes something like this...

Music:
Top...sparkling pear and clementine
Middle...sweet pea, jasmine, honeysuckle
End...woody, skin musk, vanilla

Baby:
Top...white rose, bergamont, freesia
Middle...orange flower, jasmine petals, tiare flower
End...white musk, soft woods, vanilla, violet

There's also G, Angel, and Love and you can find out a little more about them on their site hlfragrance.com...really the only place I found that gave a great description of each scent.

The site itself is pretty fab too.

You hear Gwen Stefani's voice and hear a little of her music...although I was kinda bummed because I figured that you would hear her music the whole time while you perused the site.

Oh well.

Anyway, in addition to learning more about the Harajuku products, you can also play some ridiculously sweet little games.

The one they have up now is called Kaori Catch, where you use the spacebar to stay afloat to fly through the winter world and avoid the falling snow to collect bonus items.

A fun little distraction from work if you need a little break.

You can even play with the Harajuku Lovers Snow Bunnies and compete for kawai prizes.

But, just like the limited edition Snow Bunnies, the games won't last long.  A new one will go up on November 1st...so hurry!

You can find yours at sephora.com.

editor's note: this review includes a product provided to me by the company. the links provided are not affilliate links...meaning they are links but I am making no money from them.  trust me on that.

beauty news...the ftc ruling and birl

Hello out there!

Yes, I'm still here.  Just got a little sidetracked yesterday...a pink eye issue with little e.  Seems as though we had some guests stay the night and they left behind the fantastically fun treat of the pink eye with our baby girl.

Honestly I felt so bad for her yesterday.

Moving on to the reason for today's post...the FTC.

Now I know that you've probably already heard about this from other bloggers. 

Beauty and Fashion Tech even did a kick butt how-to version that translates what the FTC is talking about. 

Pretty nifty and definitely something to read if you are a fellow beauty blogger.

Anywho...my point here is this...I will have to start fully disclosing when I receive products from pr companies.

If you've read my blog before, whenever Christine or myself have talked about products, we've said something like "I was given the opportunity to try this product....".  So it really won't be something new per se.

But it is something that you'll be seeing on all of my posts (I'll probably add something at the bottom of my posts disclosing that I received this product from a representative of the (insert brand name here) company.  Or something like that).

Why am I doing this?

Well, for starters, I don't want to eat a $11,000 fine.

That's a whole lotta cabbage.

Secondly, I do receive products from companies for review and that is considered a payment (if you will) by the new FTC ruling.

I also wanted to state for the record that I do not receive money for affiliate links and have never done a  "pay for post" offer.

If I did, I would now have to disclose that too.

Is this going to change how I review products on this blog?

In a word, no.
 
I will continue to give my honest opinions and write about those products that I happen to like and think that my readers will enjoy too.

Just for the record, I do not write glowing reviews on products just because I've gotten them for free.  I've never done that and I'm certainly not going to start now.

I'll also continue to post about products that I buy...yes I do still buy things at the store.

So that's it.

Just a little explanation to kinda clear things up.

sally hansen hd hi-definition nail color...new fall colors

Sally Hansen HD Hi-Definition Nail Color, is a unique, patented formula with real liquid crystals.

HD Nail Color offers spectacular shades with pure, vivid pigments that provide multi-dimensional color and extraordinary brilliance.

Basically like having the intensity of your High Definition TV for your nails.

It's made to be long-lasting, vibrant, and provide a deep, intense shine. HD also protects nails and helps prevent chipping, breaking and cracking.

Sally Hansen has some great new shades for fall and I recently had the chance to test them out.

I'm loving the HD Hi-Definition Nail Color Shade Opulent Cloud (seen above) which also walked the runway at Tracy Reese’s Fall 2009 Runway Show...just an fyi.

It's a gorgeous sorta morphing color that looks grayish-silver one moment, and then gives a goldenish color the next.  Sometimes I even pick up a little bit of purple in there too.

Really perfect for fall.

Some of the other colors on tap are...Zip (deep metallic red), Gigabyte (soft metallic pink), and Disc (metallic sand).

Find yours at your local drug store or mass market retailer.

beauty buys under $10 - jergens sensitive skin relief

What's there to say about a lotion that goes for under $10 and does exactly what it's supposed to do?

Jergens Sensitive Skin Relief is major for me because it's for sensitive skin, definitely something Big L and little l have a lot of.

It's also fab because there is no scent.

None.

Not even that bizarre "no scent" smell that you sometimes get with fragrance free products.

So I can use it with perfume and there won't be any conflicting smells going on.

Can you relate?

The fact that it also manages to soften skin and keep it that way is what's going to make this one a keeper.

Buy yours at drugstore.com...find more info at jergens.com.

beauty news...is this the age of the "real women" models?

Dove did it with their Real Women campaign...now it seems that someone else is following suit.

According to guardian.co.uk, Brigitte...apparently Germany's most popular women's mag has decided to ban professional models from gracing their pages and instead using women with "normal figures".

From 2010 we will not work with professional models any more, said Andreas Lebert, editor-in-chief.

He also added that he was fed up with having to retouch pictures of underweight models who bore no resemblance to ordinary women.

The move was an apparent response to complaints by readers.

Huh.

I've heard of mags deciding to add new features, or maybe apologize for certain stories...but this is a whole new ball game.

The cool part is that the magazine will actually be asking for help from German women to actually pose as models for their fashion and makeup stories.

Pretty interesting.

It'll be interesting to see what women they will use...don't you think?

For the whole story, click here.


photo and info courtesy of guardian.co.uk.

5 minutes, 5 questions with angela kinsey

Have you seen those cute and funny Clairol Nice 'n Easy Root Touch Up commercials featuring Gigi, your hair color Guardian Girlfriend?

Well, that's actress Angela Kinsey who is best known for her eponymous role on TV’s Emmy-award-winning comedy The Office.

I recently had the chance to interview her and was thrilled that she took some time out of her uber busy schedule to answer some questions.

So without further ado...here you go...


First off, what's it like being on one of the most hilarious shows on television?

I feel incredibly fortunate to work with such an amazing group of people. We really do have a blast together. Honestly, there are no egos on set – everyone on set is just good people. I get to wake up every day and look forward to coming to work. And my daughter gets to come to the set too!


Can you tell us a little about Gigi, the character you play on those fabulous Clairol Nice n' Easy commercials?

Gigi is short for Guardian Girlfriend. Gigi is everyone’s favorite girlfriend who holds your hand every step of the way when you’re coloring your hair at home. She knows exactly how to help you get beautiful-looking hair color and feel good about the process. She’s a fun straight-talker that always has her friends’ best interests in mind when giving advice. She’s Nice ‘n Easy’s biggest fan, pops in to help with a hair color issue, solve it and then is off on her merry little way. Oh, and she is a little klutzy just like me!


I think all of us have had a bad hair moment at some point. Did you ever have a moment where you wished that you had a Gigi in your life?

Yes, after I had my daughter, Isabel, I was exhausted trying to figure out, like most moms, how to balance my career with my new life! Every time the baby was asleep and I had some time, I found myself saying, "I can shower, check emails or eat…hmm what to do?" Showering was definitely the first thing to go and I had mastered the ponytail, but not that cute bouncy one you see in magazines, it was the real-life greasy one. Looking back to those first few months, I wish I had Gigi to help me leave the house looking put-together!


What's in your makeup bag right now?

Lancome foundation and powder, Lancome Juicy Tube lip gloss, CoverGirl Lash Blast, Victoria Secret Very Sexy Blush/Highlighter Duo (Blush Pink), Olay Active Hydrating Cream (Original).



What's your favorite beauty tip?

Well I actually do use Nice ‘n Easy Root Touch-Up in my daily life. It is an awesome in-between fixer when you can't get into a salon. I have to keep my hair color very light while we are filming The Office and I am lucky I have people to help me do that but when I am on hiatus I would rather be at home with my daughter. Finding the time to go to the salon can be tough and I love using Nice ‘n Easy Root Touch-Up for a quick fix. It is also great to take with you on a long trip. Another favorite tip; I love to go on long walks with my daughter...it makes me happy. And I think when you are happy it shows in the way you look.


And if you didn't think that I was going to add one of her commercials...you sooooo do not know me.

Enjoy.



For more info on Clairol Hair Color, go to clairol.com.

boots friends and family sale...

Here's a little info on a coupon that will save you some bucks at the cash register.

Boots Friends and Family Sale is delivering a deal that will get you $2 off their No7 Protect and Perfect Day Cream ($20)!

Featured on EXTRA the other night, Boots No7 Protect and Perfect Day Cream is one of January Jones’ favorite beauty secrets (in case you didn't know, Jones is the star of the Emmy-award winning cable TV series Mad Men)!

She's also incredibly gorgeous.

The best part is that you can get a $2 off coupon that you can bring with you to your local Target store!

All you have to do is just click here and you'll be taken to another site.  There you have to enter in some info and then you'll be able to download your own coupon.

You're welcome!

For more info on Boots products, head on over to us.boots.com.

dove giveaway winners!

Okay...alright...yes...I almost forgot to announce the winners of the Dove Giveaway.  I am totally sorry, but understand that I sometimes forget to put on deodorant before leaving the house.

That's life with a toddler and a two month old people.

Anyway...without further delay...I have randomly selected two winners and they are...

Kristi P. and Stephanie C.

Congrats ladies.

You are both winners of a basket of damage control products for all your hair care needs. The baskets will include Dove Heat Defense Therapy and Dove Intense Damage Therapy products, and other styling products!

I'll be sending you a confirmation email shortly, just to double check your addresses...so be on the lookout!

Oh and in case you didn't win, don't fret.  Another giveaway just started today and it's a doozy!

So get to entering.