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beauties, bobbi brown's ivy league collection for fall 2009 may not be out until august, but i have sneak preview swatches of some of the most hotly anticipated shades right here, right now!
the top picture shows the packaging for the products i'll be swatching (on my to do list, on an estee lauder ad).
 the forest shimmer ink long-wear gel eyeliner and it's pot.
(top to bottom): autumn shimmer wash eyeshadow, jet creamy eye pencil, and forest shimmer ink long-wear gel eyeliner (again).
turns out, the preppy looks aren't all that different from the goth ones so far this fall!
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beauties, are you free tomorrow? are you in nyc? if so consider attending this:
who: taylor momsen, aka jenny from gossip girl, adrienne bailon, actress and singer-songwriter, alexandra and theodora richards, models and rock royalty, lauren luke, internet makeup maven and youtube glamour gal, celebrate the grand opening of sephora 5 times square. what: get your gorgeous game face on – opening day events will include a sephora square takeover where beauty buffs are invited to participate in two glamorous GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® taking place - GUINNESS WORLD RECORD® for the most lipstick applications by an individual in one hour and GUINNESS WORLD RECORD® for the most cosmetic makeovers by a team of five in one hour. when: friday july 31, 2009 9am – 5pm including: · 9am-9:30am: ribbon cutting at sephora 5 times square
· 11am-12pm: sephora express services
· 12pm – 1pm: sephora attempts to set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD® for the most lipstick applications by one person in one hour
· 2pm - 3pm: The BY LAUREN LUKE challenge
· 3pm – 4pm: sephora attempts to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD® for the most cosmetic makeovers by a team of five in one hour
· 4pm – 5pm: temptu makes new york blush: join the AIRbrush revolution where: sephora square (father duffy square) northern triangle of times square, located between 46th and 47th Streets, broadway and seventh ave ny,ny 10036
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heads up, nyc beauties! for the uninitiated, space.nk is like a neatened up, high-end sephora.
i'm going to try to hit up the upper west side location tomorrow.
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 sampar's prodigal pen is the newest tool in my acne fighting arsenal.
the french are at it again, coming up with brilliant beauty botanicals. the formula is a blend of 8 essential oils - including lavender, sage, savory, rosemary, cinnamon, clove, oregano and thyme - that come together to have strong antibacterial, detoxifying and anti-inflammatory properties. the pen claims it not only treats blemish irritation, but bug bites, rashes, and razor burns, too.
i can only speak for it's zit busting effects, which are tremendous. it is recommended that you apply it 4-5 times a day on the affected area, but ive only used it 2 times a day (morning and nite) with fantastic results. any zit ive put it on has cleared in less than 24 hours. for real.
bonus: the only english on this little pink tube says "prodigal pen" and "essential oils", so no one will know it's for your pimples. $21 at www.3graces.com, select nordstroms, and spas and salons worldwide.
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perricone md's advanced face firming activator retails for $120. but you might have have to spend that much, after all, you know people. people like me.
mLm is giving one away a bottle of this coveted cosmeceutical. all you all you have to do is discuss in the comments why you need to try this product out. you can comment more than once to up your chances.
the fine print: sorry, international beauties -- winner needs to be within the united states for shipping purposes. all comments left before next tuesday (8/4/09) will be considered. the winner will be announced on that day.
get gabbing, beauties!
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as far as trends go, if you're not going goth this fall, you're going preppy. since bobbi brown seems like she'd sooner eat an elephant than make a black lipstick, her fall 2009 collection is decidedly in the latter category.
bobbi brown's ivy league collection is all about the pencils -- both lip and eye. bobbi says, “pencils are back in a big way for fall. they’re quick, mistake-proof and can go from subtle to bold in one easy stroke.”
lip crayon: - honeysuckle
- coral pink
- raisin berry
- posey
- dusty nude
- wild rose
creamy eye pencil: - jet
- walnut
- charcoal
- caviar
- hunter
- midnight
- brown plum
- mahogany
- dusk
long-wear gel eyeliner: eyeshadow: - autumn shimmer wash
- bash metallic
brush: available august 2009 on bobbibrown.com and at bobbi brown counters nationwide.
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 beauties, the contest machine has informed me of the random winners of the gimme that divado giveaway. each winner will receive a divado of their choosing -- either the bridgette or the audrey.
the lucky ladies are:
congrats, beautifuls - let me know which divado you prefer. not the winner? i've got two options for you: 1. enter promo code: mulm20 at checkout to receive 20% off at divadohair.com. 2. come back to makeuplovesme.com tomorrow -- i'm announcing a whole new contest and a whole new chance to win!
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 this may be the original makeup saver by skindinavia, but by no means is it the only one.
skindinavia boasts a line of 8(!) makeup finishing sprays (the skindinavians take the setting of one's makeup very seriously):
- mineral makeup finish: controls drying, settling, and shine on mineral foundation.
- 10 years younger makeup finish: keeps makeup hydrated and out of wrinkles.
- no more shine makeup finish: absorbs oil and controls excess shine.
- cool flash makeup finish: chills makeup in warm temperatures (and during hot flashes), avoiding meltdown.
- bridal makeup finish: holds makeup texture for photography and high stress conditions.
- dance! makeup finish: holds makeup while dancing, clubbing, or performing
- jet set makeup finish: reinvigorates makeup color during travel or active use.
facebook style poll: the one i am currently using? cool flash makeup finish - it definitely cuts down on makeup melt. the one i want after just learning about it? dance! makeup finish - i want this! what if i get invited to another bachelorette (shut up, spell check. i'm not trying to spell "bachelor", bachelorette is word!) party? this would be so useful! this table can help you decide which one is right for you. skindinavia products are paraben free, oil free, and cruelty free. available in 2 oz. ( $19), 4 oz. ( $29), and 6 oz. ( $39) at skindinavia.com. interestingly enough, some varieties are have the 2 oz and 6 oz, some just the 4 oz. if you can figure out some pattern or method to the variety and sizes offered, please share your findings with the group.
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 surely you've heard about minx nail coverings by now, beauties?
they give your tips the appearance of liquid metal - but they also cost around $50 for a manicure. if' you still want metallic talons, but your not ready to have a sensation equivalent to your wallet slapping you in the face, try china glaze's fall collection, retro diva. currently available at beauty supply stores.
 retro diva offers a foil-ified version of every shade imaginable:
- cords - rustic gray shimmer
- short & sassy - deep burgundy shimmer
- let's groove -rich eggplant purple shimmer
- stella - rich purple/pink berry shimmer
- skate night - rich mahogany red shimmer
- far out - light neutral brown with gold shimmer
- stroll - deep red with a small particle of gold glitter
- thunderbird - rich red shimmer
- drive in - orange/red shimmer
- street racing - deep copper shimmer
- free love - brilliant orange shimmer
- cruisin' - golden orange shimmer
street racing is the gem amongst the metals. beauties, this is bottled rose gold -- the hue is much softer than it appears. go on, get shiny!
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 be-spoke: individually or custom-made; tailored to order.
i'm in the process of acquiring a serious bespoke chocolate habit, so why not acquire a bespoke perfume habit while i'm at it? memoire liquide gets at the true definition of signature scent. the line, offered exclusively at studio beautymix in santa monica and bloomingdale's on 3rd ave in nyc, allows the buyer to customize her/his fragrance by chosing their favorite(s) from 160 scent notes.
i chose to mix of tubereuse narcotique and fleur de tabac blond. the exact proportions of my scent were custom-blended by jennifer coe-bakewell (one half of the sister duo that founded memoire liquide), ensuring a perfect balance between sweet and earthy. jennifer has also personally trained the staff at bloomie's in the art of fragrance blending.
for a personalized product, the price is beyond fair - ranging from $32.50-$90 (depending on bottle size size). perhaps the cleverest option is going for a trio - 3 bottles (.25 ounce) of individual scents that you can chose to layer at your leisure - $90.
also, can i get a collective sigh of appreciation for how lovably cute/goth/apothocary-esque the packaging is? thank you.
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being a beauty writer, everything in my bathroom comes under intense scrutiny by friends and guests. even my hand soap has to be "interesting", which usually also means expensive.
that's why i'm stocking up on bath & body works american grown hand soaps -- 5 american-grown botanical scents in oversized (16 oz.) bottles regularly $7.50, currently $5! the collection is limited edition -- only available from mid-july - september 2009.
the scents and their inspirations are:
- washington apple: in the fertile valleys of washington state in america’s far west, growers tend orchards that produce the world’s most crisp, ripe apples. formulated with apple extract to help nourish skin, washington apple instantly evokes your first bite of a shiny red apple, an unmistakably juicy flavor.
- napa grape: in the rolling hills of napa valley’s wine country, the alluring scent of ripe grapes wafts through the air. breathe in this irresistible fragrance and experience the intoxicating aroma as grape seed oil conditions and protects skin.
- siesta key lemon: nothing says summer like fresh-cut meyer lemons from florida. sweeter than other lemons, the plump, smooth-skinned citrus produces a sparklingly fresh fragrance. take an instant vacation to siesta key as lemon oil refreshes and brightens the skin.
- savannah mint: a frosty glass of iced tea in a hot savannah summer is twice as refreshing with a cool sprig of mint. breathe in this invigorating fragrance and experience the romance of southern charm and gentility while peppermint oil energizes your skin and your senses.
- montana sky: experience the clear, crisp quality of the mountain air in big sky country with formulas inspired by the vast beauty of an endless blue sky. bathe your skin in calming spring waters as you inhale a rush of fresh air.
i plan to buy out savannah mint. try and stop me at bathandbodyworks.com.
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the vibrating mascara trend has been dominated by high-end brands (lancome, prescriptives, estee lauder), but as of july 2009 it's been brought to the masses.
maybelline's pulse perfection looks similar to the high end versions - the tube and brush have a streamlined look. the oscillating movement is identical to what i've experienced with the more expensive versions -- and i've tried them all, nobody loves a vibrator more than me. the biggest difference? rather than the vibrating happening on it's own as soon as you open the cap, you have to hold a button down on the cap of the maybelline version.
pulse perfection available for $14.95 at drugstores and supermarkets nationwide. it comes in two washable shades, very black and blackest black, and one waterproof shade, very black. the battery is guaranteed to last a minimum of 130 applications, or around 4 months worth of daily applications. for more info visit maybelline.com.
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for the next three days (july 20-22, 2009)
get a free loofah soap lychee and exfoliating towel (considered the "travel set"),
when you spend $50 or more at sabonnyc.com.
*** tip: check out their new organic line. i like the organic butter cream.
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time tells all.
and this time, it's told us that lisa k-o is the winner of the beauty bible giveaway for makeup loves me facebook fans!
lisa, i'm sending you a fb message right now, send my your address and i'll put your "bibles" in the mail, along with some deluxe beauty samples :)
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the divado may look like a rubber boob, but it's so much more useful than that.
if you love retro, voluminous hair styles, reminiscent of audrey hepburn and brigette bardo (divado has two different-shaped inserts inspired by, and named for, these two ladies), the divado is for you. it helps you achieve these looks without having to tease your hair into a damaged mess.
the divado is sold at divadohair.com - $25 for the audrey, $30 for the brigette -- but, enter promo code: mulm20 at checkout to receive 20% off. and, i'm giving 3 away, enter below. who hooks you up, beauties?! but enter by midnite on sunday (07/26/09). otherwise, like a ghost, they'll be gone.
personal anecdote: this saturday, rather than teasing my hair to pump up the volume, i inserted the divado (brigette) before heading to my friend's bachelorette party. it was super easy (follow the picture instructions at the top), the style held up all nite, and there was no need to deep condition/repent sunday morning. and i think it looked just as good, if not better, than when i tease the sh*t out of it -- what do you think?
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Is your faux-tan not as even as you would like? Teri from Beautiful Makeup Search found a beauty that will help you become evenly bronzed and beautiful.
Want a deep cleansing facial while you sleep? Click here to find out what night cream is fab, Amber of Beauty Blogging Junkie is considering doing an interpretive dance about it.
Daneen of Spoiled Pretty thinks that the makers of No Frizz deserve the Nobel Peace Prize...click here to find out why.
Need some beach reads? makeup loves me is giving away a set of her beauty bibles. One lucky winner will receive Beauty Confidential By Nadine Haobsh and Passport to Beauty By Shalini Vadhera.
Lianne from The Makeup Girl sat down with beauty expert Bobbie Thomas and got the 411 on what's hot for summer in the world of beauty.
See the NEW! NARS Fall 2009 Makeup Collection at Makeup Bag.
Follow the Beauty Girls on Twitter:
Beauty Blogging Junkie @Glambr
Makeup Bag @makeupbag
TheMakeupGirl @themakeupgirl
All About The Pretty @aatp
Makeup Loves Me @makeuplovesme
Beautiful Makeup Search @beautyblogger
Spoiled Pretty @spoiledpretty
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enjoy your weekend, beauties! i'm hope you are heading to the beach, like me. since i'm a terrible packer i've created a quick beach bag list to reference before running out the door.
the mlm top 5 guide of what to pack in your beach bag:
- club soda – the hydrating effects of water, and the fizzy fun of soda, without the calories. plus, red door spas' color director, brad johns, recommends using it post-pool, to help remove chlorine from hair and prevent warping of colored hair.
- sunscreen -- preferably at least an spf 30. even if you put it on in the morning, you'll need to reapply throughout the day.
- aftersun care- saved me last weekend. i put clinique aftersun rescue balm with aloe on as soon as i got on the train home, and, true story -- it stopped my burn from peeling. substitute with vaseline's aloe fresh hydrating body lotion for the budget-savvy.
- cherries – i've seen cherries in every color and flavor - from tart to sweet, being sold on the street in the last couple of weeks. they are easy to pop in you mouth and red door spas' chief creative officer, cornelia zicu, recommends them for their high level of vitamin b, which helps to keep the skin and scalp healthy.
- sunglasses – you will be miserable if you forget these, beauties. all of your careful packing will be wasted if you spend the day squinting away. i'm partial to my new andrea jovine pair.
neon stitch chain tote bag, top shop, $20.
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  in response to her thoughts on celebrity fashion/beauty lines, emma watson told WWD,"the thought of having my own fragrance makes me want to vomit." well said, my dear watson. however, that doesn't mean that hermione eschews primping - as you can see from her stunning look in a recent david letterman appearance . celebrity makeup artist, geoffrey rodriguez has been using dior beauty products to primp watson as she tours to promote the harry potter and the half blood prince. her favorites are dior addict lip glow, diorskin nude foundation, diorshow mascara and dior 5-colour eyeshadow in incognito. image credit: watson on david letterman, via childstarlets.com.
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anew, avon's anti-aging skincare line, has a gold, sparkly nite cream. and since i can't keep my hands off of shiny things, i now also have a gold and sparkly nite cream.
anew's ultimate night gold emulsion is a fantastic alternative to givenchy's le soin noir. both have an emolient, rather than lotion, texture that makes them feel more gel-like, giving an immediately dewy finish to skin. both also have metal-infused shimmer, blurring the line between beauty and and alchemy.
at $34, anew is literally 1/10 of the price of le soin noir. available through the avon site.
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 you know a company has a good product when they specialize in just one thing and are able to stay in business.
havaianas doesn't need to make stilettos, because they make a damn good flip flop. such is the story of cover fx, their whole makeup line is devoted to coverage and camouflage. it's all "face" - no lips, eyes, cheeks, etc - because they do it best.
last nite there was a chance that chuck bass and i would be at the same party (and yes, i know he's called ed westwick when he's not on the gossip girl set, but i prefer chuck bass). since i needed my skin to look as blemish-free as blair waldorf's, i sensed my usual prescriptive's tinted moisturizer - much as i love it - wasn't going to cut it.
i needed a strong foundation. cover fx is renowned for it's use in hollywood - their makeup is a staple on film and music video sets. it was even used to conceal angelina jolie's tattoos in mr. & mrs. smith, so i figured it would probably be a fair opponent for my dark circles and imperfections.
they didn't let me down, the natural fx water based foundation (in shade C40, rose wheat) transformed my skin from somewhat flawed into a beautiful canvas of dewy, natural-looking flawlessness. unfortunately, i learned this morning that i left the party 5 minutes before c. bass arrived. all was not lost though, my "great skin" earned me compliments throughout the evening.
cover fx natural fx water based foundation is available in 24 shades at sephora stores, sephora.com and select nordstrom's for $45.
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 the high-light powder from MAC's naked honey collection (released in june) is just pretty enough.
the embossed honeycomb pattern makes the compact fun to look at, but it's not so ornate that it makes me afraid to use it out of fear that i'm ruining a precious work of art.
it's also just shimmery enough. there are two shades - honey light and golden nectar. i have golden nectar, which gives the user a golden bronze shimmer highlight (perfect for cheeks and above eyebrows), without making them looking like bruno.
$24.50, and still available at maccosmetics.com.
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emmanuelle chriqui is finally getting the attention she deserves.
known to entourage fans as sloan, chriqui is featured in the july/august issue of women's health. i love a raven-tressed beauty, especially a pint-sized one (chriqui is 5'3). these are three beauty tips she shared which i think are particularly delightful quotes:
1. “never reveal your insecurities to a man, because 9 times out of 10 they have no idea they even exist. most guys are not as observant as women are.”
2. "for the record: i wear makeup. all. the. time. but I do it in a way that looks natural. my skin is blotchy, and I'm mediterranean—i've got dark circles. so i need foundation and concealer. one thing I swear by is armani silk foundation. it offers coverage, but it breathes, so people never think i'm wearing makeup. for under my eyes, i use touche eclat by yves saint laurent, which i love because it's moisturizing and creamy and blends into my skin without getting cakey. i also wear a bronzer—cargo and nars have great sun-kissed colors—just to give a little depth to my cheeks."
3. "i would say that my favorite part of my face is my eyes. i have very long lashes, but they're not thick, so when i apply mascara—i love l'oreal voluminous—suddenly my eyes are transformed. it's cool. i've also learned a few eye makeup tricks. for example, highlight your brow bone to give your eyes a more wide-open look. also, as you're applying mascara, twirl the brush—from the root [to the ends]—so the color covers the whole lash for a fuller look."
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as kim kardashian says, "cellulite is not cute". i couldn't agree more, kim.
but if you are "little in the middle but you got much back" (for those of you unacquainted with sir mix-a-lot, that means bigger in the butt and thighs region), cellulite is often an unfortunate side effect of having such a shape.
this summer, i've discovered my best cellulite cure yet -- with the silliest name to boot. hippie rehab's lypo pallooza (i warned you) is a two step kit.
- opening act is a vitamin supplement that acts as an antioxidant and a diuretic - cleaning the body of toxins and excess fluids. the kit recommends you take two pills twice a day, i say only do that if you are constantly near a bathroom. i will say this, it works (dangerously well).
- headliner, the second step, is a cream that you rub liberally on the cellulite-d area, up to 3 times a day. this is my favorite step, because if i use it the night (before the beach) i wake up with my thighs looking noticably firmer.
the kit is normally $89.99 at hippierehab.com, but they are on sale for $79.99. since i've been manically addicted to this set this summer (seriously, if it wasn't so gross i would show you a before and after pic of my thighs), i figured i should share the good word while the price was on redux. look hot this summer, beauties!
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 the details of lancome's fall 2009 line, declaring indigo, are out! this is artist director aaron de mey's second seasonal collection for the brand.
this collection is a celebration of paris, and focuses on shades that represent the glamour, energy and passion of the city—indigo blue, bright red and luxurious gold.
i saw some pieces from the collection backstage at chris benz (click here to be reminded of that) and have been looking forward to the ink artliner in indigo charm (pictured above) ever since.  prediction: gel liners are going to be huge this fall.
i also took a liking to the nail lacquers - golden audacity, indigo paris (pictured at right) and rouge liberty.
lancome spokesmodel daria werbowy is the face of the collection. the whole collection is currently visible at lancome-usa.com.
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are you a fan of makeup loves me on facebook? it's not too late to become one (click here to be do so).
why would you want to do that?
one reason could be that i'm giving away a set of my favorite beauty bibles (the two books i consider to be the absolute guides in all things beauty) to a facebook fan:
1. beauty confidential by nadine haobsh
2. passport to beauty by shalini vadhera
one fan will be randomly selected next monday as the victor. so, fan me, beauties!
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essie single-handedly pioneered the neon purple nail trend.
last summer they released bermuda shorts - a "high-voltage violet", and the unique color was met with a surprising cult following. perhaps in response to the market's demand for a purple neon, this summer's neon collection from essie included an updated version, perky purple - an "electric boogie violet".
but how different are the two shades? well, on my top nail i'm wearing perky purple and my bottom i'm sporting bermuda shorts.
both have a matte finish without top coat (which is how they are featured here), but perky is definitely more purple, whereas bermuda has a lighter, more magenta hue.
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Lianne from The Makeup Girl shares her favorites from this year's Nordstrom's beauty exclusives...
Daneen from Spoiled Pretty found a fabu-less eyeliner that doubles as a shadow crayon. Plus it looks wet. Yes, wet...got it goin’ like a turbo Vette. All About the Pretty tells all on the new W Hotel in Washington, DC with Bliss Spa now in her neck of the woods.
Amber from Beauty Blogging Junkie scored on-set secrets of Mad Men's head stylist Lucia Mace! Click here to read the interview. Beautiful Makeup Search discovered two tempting treats for the eyes from Talika. If you need help in your eye area, these products are for you too. Makeup Bag gets perfectly presentable hair in half the time. Click here to find out how! The buzz around MAC's collaboration with Jin Soon is heating up. To find out all the details and see pictures of the not-yet released Nail Trend collection, visit makeup loves me.
Follow the Beauty Girls on Twitter:Beauty Blogging Junkie @Glambr
Makeup Bag @makeupbagTheMakeupGirl @themakeupgirlAll About The Pretty @aatpMakeup Loves Me @makeuplovesmeBeautiful Makeup Search @beautybloggerSpoiled Pretty @spoiledpretty
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i'm profiled on the beauty of life today!
to learn a more about me, what i consider to me my makeup all-stars and how i started makeup loves me, click here.
i particularly like the part where i explain how i chose the name for this site...haha, enjoy, beauties!
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