Pamper yourself inside and out this Mother’s Day courtesy of Carol’s Daughter. Author Amy Dubois Barnett will be appearing at the Carol’s Daughter flagship store in Harlem to sign copies of her new book, Get Yours: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Having Everything You’ve Ever Dreamed of and More. The former editor-in-chief of Teen People and Honey Magazine, Dubois Barnett is currently the deputy editor-in-chief at Harper’s Bazaar. Dubois Barnett will be giving advice based on her book at the event for an empowering Mother’s Day.
While Get Yours gives you a spiritual boost, Carol’s Daughter products pamper you head to toe. Treat yourself to the Body & Soul gift set, an indulgent kit containing Rosemary Mint Shampoo, Black Vanilla Leave-In Conditioner, Almond Cookie Lotion and Almond Cookie Body Cleansing Gel.
This Mother’s Day, let Carol’s Daughter take care of your body and soul with pampering products and an inspiring new book.
Who: Carol’s Daughter
What: Body & Soul Mother’s Day Event
When: May 11th, from 3pm-6pm
Where: Carol’s Daughter Flagship Store in New York City
24 West 125th street (between Lenox and Fifth Avenue) (212-828-6757)
Beauty.com has collaborated with NY fashion and wedding gown designer Lela Rose to offer customers a limited edition beauty valise filled with beauty goodies. The exclusive Lela Rose Travel Bag comes just in time for the busy vacation season and is available with a purchase of $100 or more on Beauty.com. Too bad it won't be here in time for my trip tomorrow.
"Beauty.com has a sophisticated customer who is both feminine and fashionable," says Rose. "She inspired me to want to design an accessory, not just a make-up case . . . one that looked just as cute as the handbag holding it."
The case with products valued at more than $120, contains both deluxe and FULL SIZED favorites including:
The limited edition Lela Rose "mini-valise" features Lela's signature dot print for 2008 with vintage luggage trip and feminine detailing. The travel bag is perfect for toting beauty essentials, with useful built-in features such as brush holders and zippered plastic compartments for more delicate items.
Colorscope Lip Gloss: Shades - Trendy (Y/O); Sporty (Y/O); Gutsy (R/O); Feisty (R/O); Giggly (R); Sassy (R); Stylish (B/R); Edgy (B/R)
Kohl Eye Pencil – LIMITED EDITION: Shades - Blue Grotto; Purple Rain
NEW Shades: Colorscope Eye Color - Shades - NEW Plum Noir (B/R); NEW Aegean (Y/O); Golden (Y/O); Iced Cider (Y/O); Frosting (R/O); Satin (R); Sunbaked (R); Platinum (R)
NEW Shade - Colorscope Creamy Eye Color: Shades - NEW Lychee (Y/O); Smoking Gun (R)
NEW Shade - Colorscope Lipcolor: Shades - NEW Majorcan Sand (Y/O); Chocolate Frost (Y/O); True Bronze (R/O); Berry Oodles (R)
I always give my cousin Cassy something different every year for her birthday. One year it was a mixture of lip glosses and another it was a mixture of mini perfumes. This year I decided to give her some Annick. I have been wearing numerous Annick scents for years and she would always tell me how delightful the fragrances are on me. But she never got one for herself. This year I gave her Annick Goutal's Le Jasmin. A limited-edition Annick scent that has been reissued. It was first introduced in 2004 and then it was gone. Now it's back. For the fun part. Cassy's birthday was last month and it was a great celebration. But, the perfume is now half way gone. Yes, in less than a month she has almost used the bottle up. Cassy and I both have at least 30 bottles of perfume rotating at at time. So I was shocked when she told me this. I thought I was bad. Then I realized we are just alike. Obsessed with fragrance. I'm glad we are family.
Madonna has been a long time user of shu uemura products. For her new album “Hard Candy” which I listen to religiously on the elliptical machine, shu uemura’s Artistic Director Gina Brooke created the look.
STEP 1: Prepare the face. Begin with prepping the eyes with the MOISTURE EYE ZONE MASK. This will not only calm puffiness but it will give your eyes the ultimate hydration. Then apply PHYTO BLACK LIFT FIRMING CREAM on the whole face – it’s an amazing moisturizer and also reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Lastly, apply FACE ARCHITECT SMOOTHING FLUID FOUNDATION beginning at the arch of your brow down to the middle of your eye, directly onto the middle of the cheekbone. Each time the sun reflects off your skin, it will create the illusion of glowing, dewy, healthy, radiant skin!
STEP 2: Prime the eyelids Using a KOLINSKY BRUSH 11, apply PRESSED EYE SHADOW in M BEIGE 800 above the eyelids. Then, use COVER CRAYON in 9YR LIGHT in the inner corner and water line of the eyes to make them appear larger. Using the DRAWING PENCIL in BLACK, begin at the inner corners extending the line out all the way to the end of the eyebrow.
STEP 3: Prep the lashes Use the EYELASH CURLER before applying BASIC BLACK MASCARA beginning at the base and rolling the brush through the tips of lashes. Apply SOFT CROSS LASHES to draw attention and enhance the shape of the eye.
STEP 4: Finish off with the lips Since the focus is on the eyes, use ROUGE UNLIMITED CRYSTAL SHINE in PK 301S layered with GLOSS UNLIMITED in BG 930N for a soft, natural look.
UPDATE: REGINA IS THE WINNER. REGINA, PLEASE EMAIL ME YOUR ADDRESS. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR PLAYING.
In 1996, Sonia Kashuk teamed up with what model to create a beauty book. I need the name of the person and the title of the book.
The first one to leave the correct answer in the comments is the winner.
Ladies, sorry that the contest was not up at 1:00pm. It will be today at 3:00pm EST.
I had to include a spa in my Mother's Day roundup. I am the go-to person in my family so I gave myself a gift this month. I love a good spa. The kind that is so good when you wake up from a treatment you have to ask yourself - where am I? This is what I asked myself last week when I spent time at The Mandarin Oriental's Spa here in DC. I needed some getaway time because the next few months are packed. Work hard, play hard, work harder. (Thank goodness for overtime!) The great thing about the Mandarin in DC is location. It's a 10 minute walk from me. Maybe that is a bad thing :) As I entered the spa I immediately felt relaxed. I was then whisked away to change and spent time in the vitality pool and amethyst steam room before my treatments began.
I had the best facial of my life thus far from a spa. Yes, I said it. I usually have facials that are for maintenance. For me facials are like going to the doctor. You have to do them but they are never in a fancy hotel. I don't dip in the vitality pool, relax in the sauna, or take it easy in the relaxation room. This was a treat. The Mandarin's new Vitamin Infusion Facial with Somme Institute Skincare left me with a glow that even The Don recognized. The next day I did something I never do. I went to work with only mascara and lip gloss on. All the girls were like "your makeup is so pretty." I had to explain to them about this facial. Shae was an excellent technician and she is also a licensed massage therapist. Her massages are so good that you will need to be awaken when it's over.
My mother is coming to visit this summer and we will definitely spend time at the Mandarin in July. They need to put this hotel in Houston. ASAP.
Happy Hump Day!
Chanel introduces a new nail color collection just in time for summer.
Melrose - A fun, hot pink;
Rodeo Drive - a purple splash;
L.A. Sunrise - a primary yellow;
and L.A. Sunset - a warm tangerine (this is my personal favorite and I can definitely see it on my toes this summer.)
The prices is $25.00 and will be available exclusively in-store at the Robertson Boulevard CHANEL Boutique beginning May 30, 2008, on CHANEL.com in July2008.
Ladies, the lovely people at Target and Sonia Kashuk Beauty has supplied a great goody bag of new spring and summer beauty products for Mother's Day. The collection is so gorgeous and Sonia has really stepped up her game. The contest will feature one question at 1:00 pm EST on Wednesday, May 7.
As always, here are the rules of the contest: (1) You can only submit one comment; (2) if you won any contest in the last six months you can't participate [we need to let others win]; and (3) if I know you personally then you can't comment.
Last night was The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala. The new exhibition is the Superheroes and Super Chic collection. The Met's Gala represents art, culture, and celebrity. For me it represents glamour.
One of my top choices is Eva Longoria in Marchesa. For some reason the color and detail of this dress blows me away.
I hit the Farmer's Market on Sunday to see one of my favorite author's Lynn Rosetto Kasper of The Splendid Table and the new book How to Eat Supper. A great idea for a Mother's Day present is to give mom a reusable shopping tote - my favorite at the moment is by Karma Threads, which I carried all my spring vegetables, fresh cheeses, and flowers home in. After 2 hours of food demonstration, book signing, and shopping I headed home. I suggest putting the cookbook in the bag and both will make a lovely present. You can also fill it with some beauty items, such as sunscreen to aid in the summer months.
Happy Tuesday!
CHANEL has chosen Jean-Pierre Jeunet to direct the next No.5 advertising film, with the French actress Audrey Tautou starring in the leading role. Following the films "Amelie" and "The Long Engagement," this will be the third collaboration between Audrey Tautou and Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Once again CHANEL has commissioned a director and his muse to write a new page in the love story between the cinema and No.5. The film will be released in 2009.
I loved, loved, loved her in Amelie.
Deseo, the new Jennifer Lopez fragrance entered my life at a great time. My Chanel Chance was out . . . evaporated on my way back from India. Maybe it was destiny. I'd been wearing it for far too long. I was excited about Deseo - the bottle looks like a blue jewel, classy, and important. Perhaps not the best bottle to travel with, but it could be my “stay at home” scent if I liked it. My mantra with all scents ladies...try before you buy. Head to your nearest Sephora, Nordstroms, Ulta etc...spray it on your wrist and be with it for a day. See if you like it by dusk or if you can't wait to take a hot shower. I will wear it occasionally, probably when I'm attending a maturely fancy function.
I really liked her first perfume and Deseo is quite different. It's heavier, more mature, and on the dense side. I suppose she has grown up, she is a mother after all, and she's younger than me. But when I am gearing up for a Friday night out after a long week of work, the last thing I want to feel is heavy. I want flirty, fun . . . and with spring in the air, I want light and free. It’s definitely a scent for the grown and sexy.
Niya - producer, yoga teacher, and karma goddess
I attended the CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) Annual Beauty Awards on behalf of Total Beauty this past Friday. It was great to see a room full of people who are equally obsessed with beauty.
It was also great to see Teri, Elke, and Erika.
The 2008 CEW Beauty Awards winners are:
BATH & BODY
Body Treatment – Mass
Olay Thermal Pedicure
Body Treatment – Prestige
Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins ™ The Way of the Bath™ Matcha Tea Body Scrub
Scented Bath and Body – Mass
JOHNSONS® Softoil™ Melt Away Stress Massaging Moisturizer
Scented Bath and Body – Prestige
Tom Ford Beauty Black Orchid Finishing Oil Spray
I picked one of my favorite stores Banana Republic for more Mother's Day gift ideas. I think the Chilled Sangria Candle would be perfect for most mothers. I have this candle and it is not over-powering, but does live a faint floral scent to my place. I think other options can be these mini fragrances in Rosewood, Jade or Malachite. The great thing about the mini scents are the size. She can leave one in the car, at the office, and in her gym bag. They are currently available in stores. Great things comes in small packages.
Beauty News will come tomorrow, because I am on my way to New York for the day. Have a great weekend.
It's only 10 days until Mother's day and I'm here to help you give a great mother's day present. There will be many options that I'm throwing out there for mom, aunts, grandmothers, cousins, and any woman you feel deserve something special for Mother's Day. My first pick is Bath and Body Works Enchanted Orchid collection. I normally can't go wrong with the potion ladies of the family here and this scent is perfect for that Texas and Louisiana heat. The scents has notes of orchid, iris, gardenia, and vanilla for a floral burst of fragrance. If you pick up a pre-packaged basket, you save the trouble of wrapping.
Today is my father's birthday. Although he is no longer with me physically, he is with me in spirit. I know he's looking down and laughing that I was able to turn this love of beauty products into a part-time job. He also knows that in his honor I will be buying something and that I'm happy Neimans has started to sell Tom Ford's Private Blend online - my Velvet Gardenia has just run out.
I miss you Papa.
Thank you to all the readers who have gone on this green journey. It's been such a fun run that I am going to continue buying, using, and playing with more green products. Burt's Bees Almond Milk Beeswax Hand Creme is always on my nightstand along with a lot of books, magazines, reading glasses, and lip balm. This thick hand cream moisturizes my dry hands. If you wash you hands a lot - this cream is great. Be very careful after putting it on while reading. It will leave an imprint on your pages. I have many marked up books.
Happy Wednesday!
A Touch of Blusher reviews ck Calvin Klein's new mineral-based loose powder.
Teri from Beautiful Makeup Search tells all about her visit to the Kiehl's flagship store.
GlamBlush and Rita Hazan share 10 Rules for Being a Brunette.
KRiSTOPHER is loving, hating, and wearing snakeskin accessories.
Have you ever purchased a Sephora Brand product? Lipstick, Powder 'n Paint shares the latest offerings from Sephora that will rock your eyes and make your lips pop.
Makeup Moxie has beauty lust for the new Tarte 4 Day Stay Lash Stain.
Product Girl is giving away 2 pairs of Tweezerman Animal Print Slant Tweezers.
Go enter to win! SugarShock Beauty is feeling flush for spring's flushed-pink cheek trend.
Spring is in the air and lust abounds! The Organic Beauty Expert shares how the ladies can lube it up the natural way!
WE LOVE BEAUTY.com met up with celebrity manicurist, Melissa Bozant to discuss the latest mani & pedi trends.
Dr. Andrew Weil has been trying to teach people the benefits of integrative health for many years. It made sense when he decided to partner with Origins to create his own line based on his mega-mushroom program. His Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Treatment Lotion has been getting a lot of use this spring. It's extremely light and moisturizing, but I follow it with a heavier cream for night.
I used it on Sunday for a day of lounging around while it rained. It doesn't have that greasy feeling, which I don't like during the day, but I love at night. I like the lotion so much that I'm thinking of trying more from the line. The body cream seems decadent. Has anyone tried anything from this line? What were your results?
Let me know in the comments.
Liya Kebede, the Ethiopian-born supermodel is set to play Somalian model Waris Dirie in Desert Flower. The book is about Waris childhood and the genital mutilation that she endured. This is definitely a must read.
Dr. Hauschka has been in my life for a very long time. My favorite product of the line is their body oils. I can't get enough of them. My first purchase of the line was the Rose Body Oil, which led to try the Rosemary Body Oil, which reminded me of food and made me hungry. I realized that was not one for me. The Lemon Body Oil was great, but a friend told me I smelled like a centerpiece.
I finally settled on the Moor Lavender Body Oil and we have been good friends every since.
Happy Monday.
The sexiest man on the planet has just released Neroli Portofino as part of his exclusive fragrance collection. There are many reasons I love his scents:
(1) the packaging - I'm a sucker for anything that looks like it came from a European apothecary;
(2) his scents - they last all day and night; and
(3) because it's Tom Ford.
I'm wishing, hoping, and praying that this bottle ends up on my dresser as a gift.
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