Archive for October, 2009
Think Pink – Estee Lauder World Pink
Breast Cancer Awareness month is coming to a close but you can still make a difference. I appreciate all of you that sounded off to support my Comments For A Cure campaign. The turnout was even better than last year but there is more we can do to raise awareness.
*Remember to do monthly self breast exams. You know your body best and doing regular self exams is your first line of defense.
*Encourage your friends to do the same. The more you talk about this issue, the less power breast cancer has.
*Talk to your doctor about mammograms. Only you and your doctor can determine the best time to start regular mammograms. Make sure he/she has all your medical history, including family members, and discuss what age you should start the uncomfortable but essential process.
*Support breast cancer research through donations and pink product purchases but do your research. There is a lot of “pink washing” in the retail sector and just because something dons the pink ribbon doesn’t mean there is a charitable contribution behind it.
The Estee Lauder family of brands has a lot of wonderful pink ribbon products that support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. If you’re going to shop for beauty anyway why not make a difference with your purchase?
Since they have generously donated four of their products to the Think Pink – Donate & Win Giveaway (don’t forget to enter!), I wanted to highlight them for you.
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Zoya MatteVelvet Winter Collection Swatches & Review
Keep On With The [Mattes] Don’t Stop
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough
lyrics by Michael Jackson (altered by moi)
As long as you keep loving the Mattes, its seems Zoya will keep pumping them out. And if they’re as hot as the Winter MatteVelvets, sign me up.
You all know that I’m a fan of the matte top coat vs. matte polish but some colors are worth the short wear time. For me, that color is GREEN! Big surprise, I know. Throw in my other love, purple, and we’ve got ourselves one helluva matte party. Check out the Winter MatteVelvets after the jump!
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CND Monday – Muddy Rose Colour & Raspberry Sparkle Effect
 Welcome to CND Monday, a new feature here on ALU. Each week I’ll be sharing a new layering combination from CND Colour & Effects to show you the versatility and creativity of the line.
When I first saw the Colour & Effects line I naturally gravitated towards the primary and secondary hues. You know, “me” colors. It wasn’t until I had some time to play with the line at home that I’ve begun discover all this line has to offer. Muddy Rose is one of those discoveries. I’ve been on a mauve kick for fall ever since I saw the Reem Acra dress that inspired Get Mauve-ing from the Barielle All Lacquered Up collection. Now I’m on a full fledged dusty pink/rose/purple spree and Muddy Rose fits the bill. See it on its own and paired with Raspberry Sparkle after the jump! |
“What’s On Your Nails?” with Dina from eye4style
 What’s On Your Nails? is a series focusing on my fellow beauty bloggers and industry insiders, their favorite nail polish and other hot nail topics.Fanatics, I have a treat for you today. Dina from eye4style is sharing her latest nail polish find with us. It’s funny, I virtually met Dina what seems like forever and a day ago. She quoted me in an article about French manicures back when only a few of you knew I existed.
Since then, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Dina at random NYC events and she’s a big ball of fabulous. With a biting wit and a flare for fashion that includes her love of fun footwear (a “party on the feet” as she calls it), Dina is a blast to be around. Remember when I told you about her CalGel gradation from NYFW? The girl obviously has an “eye for style”! Though it’s her charm and humor that make eye4style one of my must-reads so if it’s not on your blog reader, hop to it! See the polish Dina discovered on her recent trip to London after the jump! |
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Spa pediccure chairs
Comments For A Cure 2009 Ends Today
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I’ll admit that I haven’t burned incense since I was in college. My roommate always had one going. So when the reps for Altru offered to support my Think Pink – Donate & Win giveaway with three sets of incense I got a bit nostalgic for my U of Cincinnati dorm days. The Appreciation scent is definitely better than the cheap incense we burned from the head shop near campus. It’s floral with a bit of sweetness. Not at all granny-ish. Very soothing. Makes me yearn for spring blooms.
The Altru Appreciation collection is available at Neiman Marcus and AltrubyGamillah.com and includes: Soy Blend Wax Candle ($48), Interior Fragrance Oil ($65) and Aromatic Incense ($15).
Want a chance to win some Altru Appreciation Incense along with a ton of other goodies that would make any Fanatic’s day? Make sure you enter the Think Pink – Donate & Win Giveaway before October 31st. We’ve already raised $555 for the BCRF. Can you help us reach the $1000 mark?
