Kissable Couture creators AJ Crimson and Keisha Whitaker will be in NYC this weekend. You will be able to see their new nudes collection entitled "Bare Your Soul." I was told that they have rectified the top of the tube so the product dispenses much better. I will have some of the collection next week.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
The Makeup Show
Metropolitan Pavilion NYC
11am to 3pm
Henri Bendel
715 Fifth Avenue
4pm to 6pm
tarte Spring Fever Kit is now available at Sephora.com. If you are trying to get ready for summer travel this is a great addition. The Kit contains the following:
If you are in New York on Monday and Tuesday (18th and 19th), you really want to head to The Makeup Show at the Metropolitan Pavilion. It is a beauty junkies dream. It's so fun. Last year I had the opportunity to attend and if I wasn't heading to LA tomorrow night then I would be there. That's where I met the marvelous Billy B.
Have fun beauty shopping.
Luxury, style, quality, perfection, brilliance, and beauty. In a word . . . Hourglass. Yes, Hourglass Cosmetics is the “caviar” of make-up. Upon attending an LA Beauty event, my makeover experience at Barney’s Beverly Hills gave a whole new meaning to the term “shock and awe!” Seriously, these make-up products are eye popping and jaw dropping. With that said, I had to get the 411 regarding the ingenuity of its appeal. When asking Carisa Janes, the creator of Hourglass Cosmetics, about her vision, she proclaimed that she wanted to create a luxury line that enhanced the appearance of and promoted healthy skin, with a focus on anti-aging benefits.
Additionally, she wanted her products to be supplied in functional, yet elegant packaging. Carisa knocked this mission straight out of the ballpark, smashing the cosmetics scene with a line that is fragrance free and full of minerals that tighten, hydrate, stimulate, protect, and beautify. Oh yes, did I mention that the products are also paraben free. Who wouldn’t want cosmetics that makes us look and feel good simultaneously? Speaking of looking good, the packaging is spectacular! From the liners to the palettes, Carisa employed the principles of what’s chic, sleek, manageable, and unique - All About The Pretty, Baby!
Did I say, “pretty?” . . . pretty damn awesome, which is the only way describe Josh Wolf, head make-up artist for Hourglass Cosmetics. He was quite the Picasso. Using my face as his canvas, and these amazing products at his fingertips, he produced a masterpiece. His application process coupled with his expertise of the products, help set this magical experience in motion.
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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)
A few weeks back I wrote of Bobbi's custom palettes. Well, they are now on store shelves. Well, mine is here and I've just picked it up from my concierge. After an intense yoga class, I was feeling like "I had been rode hard and put up wet" as Ann Richards, former governor of Texas used to say. But seeing my lucky package has revived me. [My phone consultation with Ms. Juanita was made sight unseen. She really knows me well[. Beautiful, bright, and glowing color. I did one eye and one cheek four pan palette. The Eyes: Chocolate, Camel, Copper Sand & Bronze. The Cheeks: Poppy, Flame, Spice & Peony. I can't wait to bring these palettes with me to Nawlins (New Orleans) in 2 weeks. The Bobbi junkie in me wants to give my nieces all my old Bobbi palettes and start off fresh for spring. Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal.
BOBBI, I LOVE YOU.
EcoTools are a new line of eco-friendly brushes. The brushes are made of bamboo and they apply the product flawlessly. I was impressed by the durability of the brushes. They were stuffed in my makeup kit and survived during my getaway. I had personally never considered brushes as eco-friendly, but these made me rethink. The powder brush is a really nice brush and worked well for bronzer and a light sweep of blush on top. The eyelash/eyebrow was my favorite. It baffles me how so many eyebrow brushes are so flimsy and weak. ET got it right from the start. They are a great price point to boot. I think these will be great to keep at the office, in the car, and in your travel make up kit.
I liked the brushes so much that I plan to include them in my Sephora contest.
Bergdorf is having their gift card special. Between April 7-12 receive $25 off with any cosmetic purchase over $100. Prescriptives is also offering a FREE Full Size Vibrant Eye Cream with any Prescriptives purchase over $150.00. The gift is only available in store, so call Jason at Prescriptives at 212.872.2765 for all your Bergdorf needs.
Pretty shopping.
Remember when I said that Bobbi had some new items in the works. It is evident in the May 2008 Lucky that I just received. Cristina Mueller shows off her custom Mueller Palette on page 168. You can put eye shadows and blushes together in one convenient place.
Bobbi from the bottom of my beauty obsessed heart, I love you.
L,O,L,O,L,O,L.O.V.E
L,O,L,O,L,O
Did you hear me say?
L,O,L,O,L,O,L.O.V.E
L,O,L,O,L,O
Oh did you hear me say?
L,O,L,O,L,O,L.O.V.E
L,O,L,O,L,O
I'm talking bout
L,O,L,O,L,O,L.O.V.E
L,O,L,O,L,OI'm talkin' bout love
I'm talkin' bout love
Love is an energy, love is a mystery
Love is meant to be true
Love is a part of me, love is the heart of me
Love is the best thing we do
Ashley Simpson lyrics
Nordstrom has their online Beauty Event happening right now.
With every $100 order of beauty or fragrance products - you get a gift bag with the following samples while supplies last.
Ladies, I think this is going to be one of the best contest this year. The lovely publishers of the new Sephora book wants one lucky reader of All About the Pretty to have their very own book and goody bag full of products . . .and since you are my lovely readers I will toss in brand new and lovely products from some of my favorite lines as well. Consider this the big beauty give!
The contest will launch, Tuesday, April 15 at 12 pm EST. Be on the look out!
I mentioned earlier this month MAC's Beauty Powder Blushes that would take me well into spring. The colors are meant to be build-able, so although they can appear bright in the packaging- you can build slowly to the color you want. I am in love with Serenely, a deep brownish red. My other picks are Eversun, Secret Blush and Joyous. There is a color for everyone. Since these are limited, don't get caught slipping and passing them up. As with most things the minute it's gone is when you want it more than ever. I have an ongoing conversation with Beauty Addict about how she applies the secret to certain beauty items they magically appear. I think she did it this time as well.
It's up on and on the website. The latest collection from MAC created with Heatherette. The collection is full of great products for eyes, lips, and face. The duel eye pencils are fire. I'm feeling the eye trio 2, lip glass in Sock Hop and Style Minx, Nighthawk/Front Row eye pencil, and Smooth Harmony Beauty Powder.
The collection hits counters tomorrow, but is available on the website now.
Prescriptives is giving 25% off on ALL purchases and FREE shipping. What more could you possibly ask for for spring. I suggest a few of the Tint Balms. Offer ends Friday, March 21, 2008 at 11:59pm EST.
Enter FFSP8 at checkout.
Happy spring shopping!!!
Here is the Chanel Summer 2008 Collection. I am definitely going to be broke over that Aqualumiere Sheer Colour Lipshine in Zanzibar.
FACE: For a summer face based on the ultimate bronze, CHANEL offers the new SOLEIL TAN DE CHANEL Moisturizing Bronzing Powder in five versatile shades, plus BRONZE UNIVERSEL DE CHANEL Sun Illuminator.
EYES: Complement this sun-kissed skin tone with OMBRE ESSENTIELLE Soft Touch Eyeshadow in Tigre (bronze), Nomade (pink rose), Khaki (khaki green), and Safari (stone brown); amp up the shine with LUMIÈRES FACETTES Iridescent Effects Eyes in Oasis, a quad containing khaki, bronze, coral, and pink shimmer, or OMBRE D’EAU Fluid Iridescent Eyeshadow in Atoll (golden sand). For long-lasting definition, STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF Long-Lasting Eyeliner comes in an exotic new shade, Vert Bronze (green bronze), while INIMITABLE WATERPROOF Mascara Multi-Dimensionnel is now available in Emeraude, a shimmering, jade-green.
LIPS: For warm-weather lips, ROUGE HYDRABASE Creme Lipstick arrives in Leopard (golden coral) and Rose Flamingo (a flamingo pink); ROUGE ALLURE Luminous Satin Lip Colour keeps things soft with Naïve (pinkish nude) and Curious (nude brown). AQUALUMIÈRE Sheer Colour Lipshine SPF15 adds a sheer shot of colour in Zanzibar (soft peach) and Mauritius (bronzed coral).
NAILS: For a final touch, LE VERNIS Nail Colour arrives in Antilope, a frosted golden-brown, and Flamingo, a bright tropical pink.
Spring is in the air.
Bellacara Beauty Boutique in Old Town, Virginia out here near me is carrying Becca Cosmetics. Hallelujah! They are having a celebration, this Saturday, March 15. They are having make-overs and those who participate will receive 10% off on all Becca purchases that day. Plus, it's one super cute beauty boutique. Check out the Creed and Santa Maria Novella Fragrances. I have literally spent hours there. If you get hungry, head to lunch at the new Hank's Oyster Bar in the area.
Bellacara is at 924 King Street. Alexandra, VA, 22314; 703.299.9652.
Allure has another free giveaway. You will receive a new spring palette and makeup products worth more than $400. Log on here to enter.
The Flower Blossom Palette, an iridescent and pastel highlighter, was inspired by the bright enamel of Victoire de Castellane's Diorette jewelry collection.
Her sparkle creations are amazing.
Darphin.com has an exclusive offer for beauty blog readers. Now through March 8th you get the following perks if you purchase $75 or more. This is not very hard at all. My favorites are Tangerine Aromatic Care and Aromatic Renewing Balm which is great to stop those dry patches in this weather.
Click here for additional details:
I wish I could go back to bed, crawl under the covers, and hide with my current book. It's just one of those days. But, last night was so much fun I wish I could go back again. I attended a member-only event by CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) in NY. I'm already back. - very quick trip. I went as part of Total Beauty. It was the product launch their beauty awards which will be decided in May. I snipped, sprayed, rubbed, wiped, buffed, scrubbed, peeled, applied, and smiled my way through two large rooms - looking at over 600 products. I was overwhelmed and I never thought I would be around all that beauty. It was great to see this massive pavilion transformed into a beauty runway and to see other equally obsessed women find their inner girl. One highlight was meeting Dr. Susan Taylor of RX for Brown Skin. Yes, she is just as fabulous in person as one of the reader's commented and she had on Manolo's and Chanel. Flawless, absolutely flawless. She mentioned a few new products that are coming out this spring. I can't wait to try them.
On my way out I stopped at one last table - L'Artisan Parfumeur. If you have never worn any of their scents, put them on your list to do so. After talking with a member of their team she sprayed L'Eau de Jatamansi fragrance. As she explained the 100% all natural fragrance, I was completely distracted by the Jatamansi, Turkish rose, ylang-ylang, bergamot, grapefruit and sandalwood notes. It's a woody scent, but is so light that it doesn't turn masculine at all. I couldn't help myself as I leaned in to be spritzed - one, two, oh yes, three times for good measure. I was headed to dinner after all. I had a rough night sleeping and I needed a big pick me up today. As of 8:45 a.m., I am the proud owner of this scent. Thank goodness for retail therapy.
The last thing I need is another book. As a beauty junkie I can't get enough of makeup books, art books, books on perfume, fashion, cookbooks, and lifestyle. But, when one of your favorite stores launches its very own beauty book - well we must have that. My pre-order is already done. Sephora: The Ultimate Guide to Makeup, Skin, and Hair from the Beauty Authority will be available April 15.
"Each chapter is designed to mimic a Sephora store's "try everything" vibe while revealing the finest beauty tips and tricks for getting creative with cosmetics. From an A-to-Z glossary of terms and ingredients and a shopping guide to the best products, to detailed explanations of how to properly use cosmetic tools, Sephora is the complete beauty package that no woman will want to to be without."
I will definitely write about the book when I get my hands on it.
Ladies, hear ye, hear ye! Mark your calendars, set your Blackberry, Palm, Treo, Planner Pad, Franklin Covey, Day Timer or your memory. Neiman Marcus Beauty Event takes place Thursday, February 21 through Sunday, March 2. As always with any purchase of $100, you will receive an exclusive Neiman Marcus tote with the following beauty essentials.
The tote bags will come in three colors and most of the cosmetic lines are offering their own gift with purchase. Gifts are limited.
Happy Valentine's Day to my fabulous and lovely readers. I hope you have shown love to yourself, before anyone else. If you haven't, well shame on you. Remember ladies - you are the prize. I like Valentine's Day although I am not one of those women where it's the biggest day of the year. That day goes to my birthday, but I do like to acknowledge it, but not focus on it. Plus, if you aren't being shown love the other 364 days - Houston, we have a problem. In honor of this day full of red, I decided to be a little blue. Dior's Poison Blue nail color looks wonderful on my hands. The reason it looks so great is because I didn't apply it. I'm not good at applying really dark colors, so I leave that to the nail salon. At the first swipe of color I was giddy with anticipation. I love dark nails and I'm really loving the blue trend. It's a deep, almost blue-black color. It has a small hint of shimmer. I have long nail beds therefore my nails actually look longer than they really are. The only problem I had with it is that it chipped after two days. What gives? I normally apply a top coat the day after a manicure to preserve it. I don't know if that had anything to do with it or if it was the polish. Are any of you guys wearing a different color other than red today on your nails? Let me know, I'm curious.
I hope you have a day full of love, laughter, beauty and joy. As always, may the lip gloss be with you. Mwah!!!
The worse thing that can happen being home on a Saturday afternoon with a strong wireless connection is perusing Neiman Marcus online. I have been existing on soup, water, juices, and lots of tea. Being sick does not make a girl feel especially beautiful, but I'm trying to make a concerted effort. My skin appears a little sallow, but a mask will take care of that. I was feeling "whoa is me" until I saw this photo. I am a goner. I started to feel like me again. I started thinking that spring is on its way. I begin to think you must order this now - which is what I did.
I'm starting to feel a little pretty and that is a good thing.
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