Archive for June, 2007
Weekly Beauty Read
The best in beauty this week from the Beauty Blog Network
A Touch of Blusher – “An Unprecedented Masterpiece”: A New Breed of Powder
Beauty and Fashion Tech – Beauty and Fashion Tech Reviews L’Oreal Self Tanners and Corrector
Beauty and Personality Grooming – Homemade face masks to lighten skin blemishes
Beautynomics – The Anti Aging Pillow!
Canadian Beauty – Henna from Canadian Beauty gives you a sneak peek on Estee Lauder’s new fall collection!
Elke Von Freudenberg – Elke kicks off the Ebay auctions for Comments4aCure with a bang!
Lipstick, Powder ‘n Paint – Ellen gets a 5-minute makeover at Sephora with Benefit Cosmetics
The Life of A Ladybug – Toya’s Tip: Bend over and shake ‘em (or, if the bra fits, wear it)!
The Mineral Makeup Blog – A Review of Bare Escentuals Prime Time
The Perfume Bee – “Razala” Natural Perfume Review
Yummy411… get it here! – FLIRT Far Out Mascara!
OPI Fall 2007 Preview
Ok seriously, I’m so not ready for Fall. I haven’t even hit the point of bitching about my electric bill from running the A/C day and night. Yet, here we are checking out the new shades for fall. Don’t get me wrong, I love fall. I love the cool crisp air, the leaves changing, etc. The only problem with that is that in Cleveland, Fall lasts for approximately one week. So forgive me if I don’t jump up and down at the thought of fall colors just yet.
Alright everyone, grab your faux fur hats and muffs as OPI takes us to Russia. With 12 shades in this collection ranging from beige-gold shimmer to blackened brown with a blue thrown in for good measure, there is a color in here for everyone. And in typical OPI fashion the names are just as fun as the polishes themselves.
I will give more in depth reviews as I swatch and test each shade so for now, I’ll leave you with bottle pics as an appetizer for whats to come. (c)=creme, (s)=shimmer
Taken with extreme flash to show the base colors.
St. Petersburgundy(c), An Affair In Red Square(s), Vodka & Caviar(c), Ruble For Your Thoughts(s)
With flash to show the finish
Boris & Natasha(c), Catherine The Grape(s), Kreme De La Kremlin(c), Cosmo-Not Tonight Honey(s)
With flash to show the finish
Zoya Fall Collection Preview
I know we’re not even officially into summer yet but this was too good to keep under wraps until fall. All Lacquered Up is fortunate to be the first to bring you info about the new fall collections from Zoya, courtesy of Art of Beauty.
Disclaimer: The artwork shown is for the exclusive use of All Lacquered Up and appears courtesy of Art of Beauty. The content is not to be republished without permission.
Fun Product Alert: Cuti-Caps
Thanks to a great MUA nail board friend I discovered this way cool cuticle care product called Cuti-Cap Gel Sleeves from Earth Therapeutics. They’re like little pink leg warmers for your tips. So fun!
Similar to gel booties or gloves, these little pink wonders consist of a thick piece of gel filled with moisturizing jojoba oil, vitamin E and olive oil surrounded by pink cotton/spandex fabric. It is recommended on the package that you use Cuti-Caps with a cuticle oil for maximum moisturizing.
I’ve been wearing these little beauties for over a month now. I slip them on after applying some cuticle oil and watch TV or play online for a half hour while they work their magic. That’s the beauty of Cuti-Caps. Your hands are still functional while you wear them. And I really have noticed an improvement in the condition of my cuticles since I started wearing them. I’ve always been relatively diligent about cuticle oil/balm usage but I truly feel that this product raises the game. With a suggested retail price of $7.99, I’d say it’s worth it to find out for yourself.
Cuti-Caps are reusable and can be hand washed in water then left to air dry. One suggestion I’d make is to mark each one the first time you use it with a number/letter for each finger. The fabric stretches out on larger digits, like thumbs, which allows them to easily slip off pinkies the next time you use them.
You can order Earth Therapeutics products directly from their website but I’ve also seen them carried at Linens-N-Things, Kohl’s and Bed Bath & Beyond.
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From the Beauty Blog Network
Sharon Bolton Scents – Scented Candle+Perfume Oil Set. Retail Value: $70
Zoya Nail Polish Collections(2) + Gift Goodie Basket. Retail Value: $132
Gigantic Goodie Beauty Bag #1. Retail Value: $230
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Nubar Nail Polish Collections+Manicure Set. Retail Value: $119
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Gigantic Goodie Beauty Bag #2. Retail Value $112
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Gigantic Goodie Beauty Bag #3. Retail Value: $308
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Gigantic Goodie Beauty Bag #4. Retail Value: $1040
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