Archive for May, 2007
Oh How I Love A Sale
Ok everyone, get your butts over to Victoria’s Secret for the Semi-Annual Sale. They have Lippmann‘s on clearance for only $6.99. You can not, I repeat CAN NOT pass this kind of deal up. They’re on sale to clear out stock of the old formula with toluene so once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Use code SP75893 at checkout to save $5 off your order. If you spend $100 you get free shipping with code SHOP.
Btw, they sell pretty bras and underwear too. 
Celebrity Nail Watch – Fergie
At a time when majority of young Hollywood is sporting either black or nude nails, Fergie (aka Stacy Ferguson) stands alone. Whether it’s bright orange, racing stripes or domino nail art, Fergie takes a risk with her nails and for that I give her kudos.
You don’t have to like it but you have to respect the creativity. She doesn’t play it safe and obviously has fun with her look. I’d love to know who does her nails and if they’re natural, though I’d guess not.
It’s funny, I still think of her as the bubbly little girl on Kids Incorporated, one of my favorite shows growing up.
So what do you think? Can outrageous nails work in the real world or is it just reserved for celebrities and creative types?
photos: Getty Images
Weekly Beauty Read
The best in beauty this week from the Beauty Blog Network
A Touch of Blusher – Bring It Back!! Calvin Klein Cosmetics
Ageless in Los Angeles – Celebrity Beauty: Cameron Diaz
Beautiful Makeup Search – Don’t just bronze, bronze yourself with benefits.
Beauty and Fashion Tech – Benefit Cosmetics Realness of Concealness Kit
Beauty and Personality Grooming – Choose the right sunglasses for your face
Canadian Beauty – Henna from Canadian Beauty introduces you to Toronto Week of Style and the new Tom Ford collection at Estee Lauder!
Elke Von Freudenberg [ Blog ] – Elke checks out The Makeup Show in NYC
Hello Dollface – Awake Cosmetics new Stardom line, love it!
Let’s talk about beauty and health – Skin cancer : Learning how to self screen
Pretty by Nature – How Burt’s Bees is Setting the Natural Standard
Product Girl – Carla tells us a tale of two lip glosses
Spa Blah Blah – The Girl’s Guide to Biking and Baking: LUCA Sunscreen Review
The Life of a Ladybug – I want a clean as real as Ivory!
The Mineral Makeup Blog – Mineral Makeup Review : Jane Iredale Pure Pressed Base
eBay Buying Guide for Hard-To-Find Polish
I’m an admitted eBay addict. Between eBay and my other online shopping habits I have quite a collection of packages that come to my house. In fact my honey calls me “LB” because of all the little boxes that he picks up on our front porch.
I love shopping on eBay almost as much as I love nail polish. I search for deals on just about everything I use, from razor blades to shampoo. The problem with eBay is shady sellers. Even the ones with good feedback can be deceptive because a lot of buyers don’t know enough about what they’re bidding on. I’m sure everyone has heard of someone buying an “authentic” item only to find out later that it’s a replica. It’s no different with polish.
There are many of us that hunt down discontinued, hard-to-find but much loved colors and eBay is a great source for that. Even though there are some very lucky ladies that find treasures when they’re out “dusty hunting” at little nail shops, it’s still quite an effort. Thanks to eBay, I’ve been able to track down some amazing polishes for myself and friends but lately there has been buzz about unscrupulous sellers. I felt it was only right to warn you all, my dear friends, before you get taken. I’ve heard too many stories of people receiving watered down polishes, polishes missing labels or with handwritten labels, etc.
Here are my tips for polish buying on eBay:
- Check the feedback on the seller. Sellers that regularly list polish and have 98% or higher feedback rating are more likely to have authentic items but that’s not always the case.
- Ask questions before buying. Find out how old the polish is. Where it came from. If thinner has been added. If it still mixes in spite of it’s age. Don’t feel bad about asking questions. You have a right to know as much as possible about what you’re buying. Especially with the prices some sellers demand.
- Look at the pictures and see if the color is what you’re expecting. If a picture of the label isn’t given, ask for one. Compare it pictures on the Community Nail Polish Gallery.
- If in doubt, join Makeup Alley and ask the nail board. Though if it’s is truly hard to find, you may not want to publicize the auction.
- Feel free to email me if you’re still unsure. I promise not to snipe your auction.
Does anyone have other useful tips, sellers to recommend, horror stories to share? We’d love to hear them.
Lisa N.
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Comments 4 A Cure
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As a proud member of the Beauty Blog Network, I am taking a stand with my fellow beauty bloggers to raise cancer awareness through Comments 4 A Cure.
a message from Beauty Blog Network founder, Elke Von Freudenberg
June 4-6th, 2007 - On these dates, all participating network blogs will be writing a blog post for “Comments for a Cancer Cureâ€. The amount of comments posted during these days, will count towards the dollar amount that will be donated to the cancer charity of their choice.
The charity I chose to support is the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation. The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation identifies and supports extraordinary young scientists across the nation who are committed to discovering the causes and cures for cancer.
In addition to the money raised during the comment weekend, on June 10th there will be charity auctions held on eBay through Mission Fish including a Beauty Goodie Bag Auction loaded with beauty products generously donated by our PR and beauty contacts. To see a list of what is included, visit the Comments4ACure website.
All Lacquered Up is auctioning a nail fanatic’s gift basket filled with the hottest polishes from this year’s collections and an assortment our favorite nail treatments and accessories. Pictures and links to this auction will be posted closer to the launch date.
I hope you all will join me and my fellow beauty bloggers in supporting this worthy cause. If you’d like to make a donation you can use the Chip In form, located on the right sidebar under the Comments4ACure badge.