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New Year, New Updo

Valis Vicenty — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:57:23 +0000

Give your look a fresh start in 2012 with a few easy hairstyling tricks. Why not try a gorgeous effortless updo? To achieve this easy look, we turned to celebrity hairstylist Sarah Potempa, who’s worked with the likes of Alicia Keys, for a step-by-step how to.

Right after you shower, apply Aussie Smoothing Serum throughout your damp hair and air dry or blow dry with a diffuser. Separate large sections of your locks into two pieces and tie them loosely together to create texture and pin it up high. Pull up your tresses to allow your ends to fall as desired. To finish, add a beaded or rhinestone headband to sparkle and spritz on Aussie Spray Gloss to shine at the next seasonal shindig.

Beyonce and Temptu Launch Temporary Tattoos

India-Jewel Jackson — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 20:38:36 +0000

Truth: I have 14 tattoos. I love 5 of them. I really wish the other 9 would disappear overnight. This is EXACTLY why I stand 1000% behind temporary tattoos. In mere minutes, you get all of the edgy style with none of the commitment (or the pain!). We’ve already raved about the Les Trompe-L’Oeil de Chanel collection; now we’re obsessed with House of Dereon’s Fall 2010 holiday offering.

This limited edition collection features a variety of designs, including Dereon’s signature fleur icons, cherries, rocker bolts and chains, jewels and baubles, and spider designs. And they’re waterproof, so with proper care your new beautiful body art can last up to 5 days!

Pick up your Temptu/Dereon Deluxe Edition Temporary Tattoo Kit at Temptu.com for $34. (Hurry, only 500 were created!)

xx, India-Jewel Jackson
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All Eye Want for Christmas

Valis Vicenty — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:53:43 +0000

During this special time of year, all of our favorite brands create palettes and sets of some of their top-sellers; Smashbox has made one of many contributions to the bunch of holiday beauty bundles with their Eye Wish Palette. It comes packed with 12 eye shadows, 4 liners, a lid primer and a look book all packaged together in gorgeous sparkling raspberry travel case. The colors will look lovely on anyone, anywhere you may go during the holidays. Hopefully we’ll find one of these under our tree?

Available for $44 at Smashbox.com.

xx, Valis Vicenty

Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Philosophical Gifts

Amy Zhang — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:30:24 +0000

We didn’t think there was anything quite so satisfying as a luxurious mini spa session on a cold winter day…but leave it to Philosophy to prove us wrong! As per usual, they’ve created a plethora of delicious scents for us to bathe, scrub, and lather with to our hearts’ content. We’ve got our eyes on the Gingerbread Man body scrub, but whatever your tastes, you’ll find something scrumptious for you or a loved one at Philosophy.com!

1. The Gingerbread Man Hot Salt Scrub

2. Candy Cane Bath and Shower Gel

3. First Snow Bath and Body Gift Set

Holiday Gift Guide 2009: LUSH-ious Gift Sets

Amy Zhang — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:30:57 +0000

We are seriously crushing on LUSH’s holiday gift sets right now—not only because they come chock full of sweetly-scented goodies, but because they’re also already beautifully wrapped and ready to be given! We wouldn’t mind getting any of these gifts from our friends and family (hint hint), but here are some of our favorites…

Winter Wonderland, $99.95 – This hatbox gift set is so stuffed with LUSH products, we’d be in spa heaven. The Winter Wonderland set includes Snow Showers, Snow Fairy Shower Gel, Vanilla Puff Powder, Strawberry Feel Forever, Let Them Eat Cake, and more!

Better than A Blintz, $5.80 – Talk about a perfect stocking-stuffer! This mini gift box contains a Big Blue bath bomb, which will infuse your bath with the fragrance of lavender and lime while giving your skin a beautiful glow.

Jolly-Holly Days, $49.95 - Here’s a perfect gift for couples, full of soaps and scrubs that everyone loves. Products include Rub Rub Rub, Sugar Scrub, and our personal favorite, the gingerbread man-shaped Sexy Boy massage bar.

Being a Celebutante Has Its Benefits…

Valis Vicenty — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:30:26 +0000

This decade could be called the decade of celebrity by many. With YouTube, Facebook and other social networking sites, people have been able to show just how special they are for their 15 minutes of fame. For every girl looking to make sure she’s camera ready, turn to Benefit for their Celebutante Kit. It comes packed with tools to enhance your face for a special night out with a complexion enhancer, cheek and lip tint, bronzer, two eye shadows, lip gloss, two lipsticks and even a step-by-step lesson book! Try it—we wouldn’t be surprised if the paparazzi start following you while you’re out partying the holiday away!

Available for $34 at Amazon.com.

xx, Valis Vicenty

Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Body Shop Stocking Stuffers

Amy Zhang — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:30:42 +0000

If you’re looking a mini gift that’s affordable but still luxurious and decadent, look no further than The Body Shop! Their range of holiday products this year aren’t just perfect for treating winter skin, they also come in a variety of delicious scents like Nutmeg & Vanilla and Merry Cranberry. They’ve even included gifts that give back, like the Soft Hands Kind Heart Hand Cream ($10)—$6 from every purchase will be donated to EPCAT, which combats child exploitation. Do some good for the body and soul this season! All products are available at TheBodyShop-USA.com.

1. Eye and Cheek Palette ($13)

2. Nutmeg & Vanilla Celebrations ($10.50)

3. Merry Cranberry Body Butter ($20)

4. Soft Hands Kind Heart Hand Cream ($10)

5. Satsuma Shimmer Lip Balm ($8, or 2 for $12)

Holiday Gift Guide 2009: The Lip Gloss Menagerie

Amy Zhang — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:23:02 +0000

Some of our favorite makeup brands have put together spectacularly colorful gift sets this holiday season, containing almost every shade of lip gloss imaginable. We can think of so many gal pals who’d love these little sets, we’ll definitely be purchasing one (or two… or three…)!

1. NARS I Want You Lip Gloss Coffret, $45 at NARSCosmetics.com.

2. Tarte Crown Jewels Lip Gloss Multi-Gift Set, $39 at Sephora.com.

3. Smashbox Wish for the Perfect Pout, $29 at Ulta.com.

Happy Holidays for Your Nails!

Valis Vicenty — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:30:10 +0000

If you’ve already experienced the madness that is holiday shopping, are still sleepy from the turkey overload, and are hearing every possible version of “The Christmas Song,” you know we are in the midst of the holiday season. For those who can’t get enough of tinsel, snow, and egg nog—and are not afraid to show off your holiday spirit, China Glaze is willing to lend a hand with their Loves You Snow Much nail polish set. The polishes come in glittery, fun versions of the colors we associate most with this time of the year. If you want to add an extra touch of sparkle to your holiday party clothes, this is the best way to do it!

Available for $16.99 at Amazon.com.

xx, Valis Vicenty

Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Giving Great Skin

Amy Zhang — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:30:32 +0000

Though this festive set may be better suited as a gift to yourself, it’s certainly worth considering for the harsher winter weather. Liz Earle makes skincare easy with high quality, natural ingredients—and they’re even taking care of the gift-wrapping for you this holiday season! They’ve got plenty of great skincare products to choose from, but we’re particularly partial to this box set containing five daily face and hand essentials. The best part? The set is normally worth over $46, but they’re giving it to you as a thank you present with every purchase over $100!

Find out more and start your shopping at LizEarle.com.