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Everything You Want to Know About Eyelash Enhancers

2010-03-19T17:45:00.007-04:00

Here is a great comparison of the latest eyelash enhancers done by ladies at the Today Show. Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask.... where to get them, and really, how do they work? Are there any side effects? How much do they cost and do they really make a difference in your lashes?

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

Have you tried these? Please share your results with us!

Laser Treatment for Wrinkles, Rosacea and Acne Scars

2010-02-20T12:13:00.009-05:00

I've just read this article about IPL laser treatment for your skin. IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light, and it can treat acne scars, rosacea, brown spots and pigmentation and even wrinkles. The before and after pictures are absolutely amazing.

As an alternative, there are several manufacturers of at home light therapy systems which also treat those conditions, so you might want to investigate at home therapy when the cost of cosmetic surgery is too high.

How to Do Katy Perry's Pin Up Girl Makeup

2010-02-19T18:26:00.003-05:00

Here is makeup artist Kandee Johnson and her Katy Perry / Megan Fox inspired, pin up girl makeup look. She looks gorgeous!

Over 6 Million Views for Breast Cancer Awareness Video

2010-01-30T21:00:00.006-05:00

Who knew you could have so much fun at work for a great cause, Breast Cancer Awareness!

It's Never Too Late to Start Taking Better Care of Yourself!

2010-01-10T10:53:00.011-05:00

Read about the miracle of cellular rejuvenation and how to stay healthy, strong and energetic and keep your skin looking great. Buy Dr. Perricone's 7 Secrets to Beauty, Health, and Longevity on Amazon.

Meanwhile visit Perricone MD on facebook and take the 28 Day Challenge:

START FRESH: Beautiful skin on the outside begins with good health on the inside. Make sure to get enough sleep, eat properly and avoid alcohol and cigarettes. Click on the "Start Fresh!" tab for your chance to win a trip to New York City and a consultation with Dr. Perricone.

Sign up for START FRESH on perriconemd.com and get 10% off all your supplements this month!

Get a Total Makeover for 2010!

2010-01-01T08:53:00.009-05:00

It's a new year with new resolutions, and some old recycled resolutions too! Ever wanted to just makeover your whole look and start with a new fresh hairdo and makeup style? What better day to start than 1/1/10?

Here's a fun virtual makeover site where you can try on all the name brand makeup and celebrity hairstyles you could ever want!

Pick out one of your full face photos with your hair pulled back like the model above, or else get out your phone or camera and snap a new photo for your makeover, following these directions for an even better experience.

I'll bet eating healthier and losing weight is on at least 75% of all new year's resolutions. If it's on your list here is a great article on healthy eating and weight loss tips for 2010.

I wish you all a healthy, happy and beautiful New Year!

Sale On Sale Items at Sephora

2009-12-29T18:37:00.004-05:00

Choose three free samples with any order from Sephora AND

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...Take an extra 20% off Sale Items with the promo code: EXTRA

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What are you waiting for? Hundreds of items are on sale with Free Shipping too!. Shop Sephora's sale items now!

This is the big one and it ends Thursday 12/31/09.

Leann Lazar's Organic Face Masks

2009-11-18T18:30:00.005-05:00

Leann Lazar is a Ford model committed to an organic lifestyle. She makes three different quick and easy organic face masks that will soften your skin, reduce pores or nicely moisturize your skin. You can try this at home!

How to Get the Smokey Eye Look

2009-09-22T19:43:00.003-04:00

I love the smokey eye look, but I don't like too too dark eyeshadow. This version is just the way I like it. Start with a light colored base coat of eye shadow.

Put on lots and lots of coats of mascara to really finish it off. Let me know if you have any smokey eye tricks to share!

Bring Out the Best in Your Skin

2009-09-21T16:28:00.003-04:00

Here is a fascinating video from Real Age on how the skin works, why it gets dry and cracked, and the harm from smoking or sitting in the sun without your SPF.

Keep Hydrated!

The Scoop on Mineral Makeup

2009-09-20T20:21:00.003-04:00

Skin doc, Dr. Amy Wescshler for RealAge.com discusses the pros and cons of the new mineral makeup craze.

Beauty, Style and How to be Absolutely Divine

2009-09-19T21:57:00.010-04:00

You'll want to look at this book, Beauty Confidential: The No Preaching, No Lies, Advice-You'll- Actually-Use Guide to Looking Your Best

"In Beauty Confidential, Nadine names names and provides the inside scoop on the products that are worth it and those to forget. In this must-have handbook for the modern girl, she offers industry secrets and insider tips on everything beauty—from how to make a dye job last to finding the ideal mascara to creating the perfect ponytail—fearlessly debunking with wit, style, and smarts the common beauty myths perpetuated by the top magazines. With Nadine's expert guidance and priceless secrets, you'll learn how to put yourself together flawlessly in under ten minutes . . . and you'll have the best skin and hair at any age!"

Along the same line of making yourself the best you can be, here is a list of some of great books on Amazon for beauty, style and designing fashionistas... Stylish reading, talk about curling up with a good book or two!

For some fun reading, try The Modern Goddess' Guide to Life and learn to not take yourself too seriously and "How to Be Absolutely Divine on a Daily Basis"!

Baby Quasar for Light Therapy at Home

2009-09-06T11:07:00.009-04:00

Have you heard about light therapy? This must be fairly new, but all of a sudden I am seeing it advertised everywhere and I am intrigued. The Baby Quasar is a brand name and I also have heard of a product by Tanda.

In this video produced by the DermStore, I learned that light therapy is also called Photo Rejuvenation, and is painless, and is FDA appproved. It is used to treat sundamage, hyperpigmentation, acne, rosacea, eczema and psoriasis.

I have a lot more questions I will investigate, before I would purchase one. But it is a treatment of interest!

Here are some links I found for more you tube videos, the Baby Quasar website, a review by a blogger at Mythbuster Beauty who has used the baby Quasar, another review on the Truth in Aging Blog, and a skin care site, http://www.facialskincaretreatmentguide.com/ where there are several brands of light therapy systems to compare.

Have you heard about light therapy at home? Have you tried it yet? Are you interested? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this!

Solve Your Skin Care Problems!

2009-08-07T17:49:00.007-04:00

Summer is so rough on your hair and skin. I am still working on the frizzy hair problem myself, but I have finally solved my skin care problem!

Get yourself a Clarisonic Skin Care Brush. I cannot recommend it enough! It is made by the same folks who make the Sonicare Toothbrush, so you know it is great right there!

It will help control and diminish any breakouts you are having with it's gentle deep cleansing action, and it softens and massages the skin. You'll notice your pores are getting smaller and your skin is more radiant, because it is cleaner than ever. Your serums and creams will work better as they can really sink into your clean skin. Your complexion will really brighten up with continued use.

Here is a link to a great article by Lynn Lopez about the Clarisonic Skin Care System.

Or you can click here to go directly to eBay and buy it brand new. Get it for yourself or for a gift, and get some savings too! Click here to Buy It Now on eBay!

Tyra Banks' Makeup Secrets, Part 2

2009-08-05T16:18:00.004-04:00

Here is Tyra Banks' Makeup Secrets, Part 2. This is the other half of the video on a 5 minute full makeup, with the rest of Tyra's makeup secrets for eyes and lips!

Project Runway's Back with More Drama

2009-07-25T05:55:00.008-04:00

Project Runway's back, and now on the Lifetime channel, starting August 20th at 10 pm! I've missed watching Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn challenging the contestants into designing and constucting fabulous outfits, showing them on the runway and then facing the judges where one designer is eliminated each week. You see all the drama in the sewing room and the bedrooms. The show culminates in the final competition, where the three most talented designers have their own showing during New York's Fashion Week to vie for the grand prize.

The evening starts at 8 pm with "Project Runway: All-Star Challenge," a two-hour contest pitting eight previous contestants in a competition to win $100,000. Chris March, Sweet P, and Korto Momolu will be there and are three that I look forward to seeing again.

Project Runway is like "Survivor" for those of us who don't like watching people get sweaty or dirty and made to eat disgusting things.

Dr. Perricone's Blog and Contests!

2009-07-12T15:01:00.009-04:00

Dr Perricone's skincare and healthy diet advice has been very helpful to many people. I have subscribed to his newsletter, and get many fantastic offers that are just for newsletter subscribers, so I would advise you to do the same.

The link to subscribe is found in the bottom right corner of most of the web pages on his site.

Click to view Dr. Perricone's Daily Web Specials.

His website is just full of information, and it is fascinating to read. He is a real MD and specializes in Dermatology. I am sure you will enjoy browsing all over his site, but listen to this ....

I just discovered he has a daily blog and am very excited to announce he has CONTESTS and GIVES AWAY stuff! Yes, I know I am shouting, but I can't help myself. These are very MAJOR giveaways! The link to his blog is in the upper left corner of the webpages, and there is a separate spot there to subscribe to his blog by email.

This week he is GIVING AWAY free Health and Weight Supplements to one lucky reader. Just send a comment to the blog post to be entered into the contest! How great is that! A 30 day supply of the Health and Weight Management Supplements are $200. This does not say how much you get, but why not enter and see! Someone has to win! This contest ends July 13th, Monday, but there will be others.

Tyra Banks 5 Minute Makeup Part Two

2009-07-11T15:49:00.004-04:00

Part two of Tyra Banks makeup lesson is long over due! Tyra gives more makeup secrets and finishes up her complete makeup with eyes and lips. All very natural looking and full of makeup tips. Try the white eyeliner to make your eyes pop!

Tyra Banks Makeup Secrets

2009-07-11T15:32:00.005-04:00

Apply your concealer, foundation and blush like supermodel/ TV host Tyra Banks does! She does it quick quick quick, and you may have to watch it twice, like I did, but she makes it look easy and natural. This is part one of a "5 Minute" makeup application.

Sephora's Hottest Trends for Summer

2009-07-08T19:34:00.013-04:00

Who can resist the newest summer trends? Here is Sephora's list of 21 hottest beauty trends, all new and hot hot hot for summer.

One trend that continues to grow is for natural and organic makeup and skincare items.

Supermodel Josie Maran's Earth Day Essentials is just so yummy looking, and it's all natural and green and the colors just look fabulous! It's formulated without parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances and dyes so it's just naturally good for you too!

Free Bare Escentuals MATTE, a Sephora Exclusive

2009-06-28T18:00:00.007-04:00

Bare Escentuals New Matte Foundation is at Sephora.com and you can try it first for FREE with any purchase.

Pick one of 6 shades and get a brush too! This is an exclusive at Sephora, pick your own shade and enter BEMATTE at the checkout. Hurry quantities are limited! You can get it now at the store or online.

Let me know how you like it!

Beauty Advice from Sheila Dicks

2009-06-20T15:34:00.010-04:00

A couple of great new articles any girl will benefit from are posted online here. They are written by Sheila Dicks, of Sheila's Fashion Sense.

7 Beauty Mistakes You Won't Want to Make

When makeup is used incorrectly it has the power to dull complexions, bring out imperfections and create a harsh look.

Makeup Tip: Beautiful Eyes

How you wear your eye makeup can have a huge effect on how you look. Here are some simple guidelines and makeup tips to follow when applying eye makeup.

Remember Free Love? Get yours now!

2009-03-15T09:46:00.013-04:00

Well nothing's free, but this is pretty close. This offer is for is a free trial size Bare Escentuals mineral foundation in your choice of colors AND a Bare Escentuals Buki Brush.

Click here to get your Peace and Free Love from Bare Escentuals.

Get both for just the $3.95 shipping fee.

If you're new to the mineral makeup trend, browse their site for lots of instructions and videos to help get you started.

Let me know what you think about it!

Shop These HUGE After Christmas Sales

2008-12-30T18:10:00.018-05:00

Hey, it's your turn now. You've been very very good! It's time to start shopping for YOU!

There's a huge After Christmas Sale at Pink Mascara., with 30 to 70% off designer clothing. big names like Citizen of Humanity, YA-YA, Dolce Vita boots, Francesco Biasia handbags, Alice & Olivia dresses, Joe's Jeans, Black Halo, Charlotte Ronson's brand C. Ronson dresses, Lauren Conrad, Rich & Skinny jeans. The list goes on and on, I am just naming brands I am familiar with, but there are at least 100 names in their list of designers.

This is the big one! 30 to 70 % off at Pink Mascara! It's HUGE!

Wow, here's another sale you don't want to miss at Couture Candy:
All Styles 25% OFF - Shop CoutureCandy
They have tons of designer clothing and jeans too, and don't forget to use the code: 25DAY when you checkout.

Look up to the top of the page and they have a link to their Celebrity Blog, which shows great pics of what the celebs are wearing, and then they direct you to how you can achieve the same look. Then apply your 25% off code when you checkout!

The prices are slashed at New York & Company, and they are really nice reasonably priced clothes to begin with, so you can't go wrong with this Big BIG sale.

Charlotte Russe is giving 50% off the sale items. I don't know when this will end, so don't hesitate.

Here's the best sale I've seen yet! The 70% off comes off as soon as you insert the item into your shopping cart. OMG what a great sale!
Get hot looks at great prices! Save up to 70% off only at Rampage.com!

Check out all their great looks, I just saw a ruched cocktail dress for $68, on sale for $19.80 after the discount is applied. I don't know how long this will last, but you must stop by and check it out! Some items are sold out in certain sizes.

Let me know about your great buys, I can't blog anymore, I'm off to do my own shopping now!

Did Santa Leave You an IOU too?

2008-12-29T18:52:00.011-05:00

Did Santa leave you an IOU for a little extra post-holiday joy? I think it's time to collect on it now, with Holiday Gifts from NARS Cosmetics. They are still available, but only for a couple more days. They expire 12/31/08.

The NARS Jungle Red Gift Set for $55.00 with Free Shipping is just perfect for the classic red lip trend. Glistening seasonal red for lips and nails. NARS celebrated the release of “The Women” with this set, containing NARS’ iconic Jungle Red Nail Polish, Lipliner Pencil and Lipstick. Named after the original 1939 movie starring Joan Crawford, NARS’ Jungle Red Set offers fans of both NARS and the big screen Old Hollywood glamour in a contemporary way.

Of course, anything from NARS would bring me JOY! They have the most fabulous lipsticks and brushes, and the Multiples would be just what I deserve for my after holiday "It's All About ME" online shopping trip.

The Smokey Eye is (still) IN now, and you can use the Black Eye Set to make it the NARS way! It's the ultimate tool kit for creating a flawless, smoky eye. This set contains NARS Eyeliner Pencil in Black Moon, Mascara in Black Orchid, Duo Eyeshadow in Pandora and NARS Eye Makeup Remover and it's $60.00 with Free Shipping.

Saving the best for last, this is BRAND NEW, NARS The Multiple Duo has two shades of the iconic NARS Multiple featured in one sleek compact. Each chic shade pairing can create countless combinations of healthy flushes and gentle shimmering effects for the eyes, cheeks, and lips. Very sheer and natural looking in 5 different color combos, you can get a two-fer of your favorite Multiples colors.

Free Shipping at Origins and Amazing Gifts!

2008-11-17T19:07:00.008-05:00

On 11/22, for one day only, place an order of $65 or more and as our special gift to you, we'll give you a FREE Full Size Ginger Essence™ Intensified Fragrance Rollerball while supplies last. It conveniently fits in your purse or gym bag for an irresistible scent you can take anywhere.

Shop early and save this season - Preview Origins amazing holiday gift sets online. Free Standard Shipping on any order Nov. 11 thru Dec 15!

Change Their World $85.00 (A value of $123.50)

Tree-mendously Ginger $59.50 (A value of $79.50)

Did you know that Origins strives to select only ingredients from renewable and sustainable sources. They do not use plants that are on the endangered species list.

Shop at Origins online this holiday season for some amazing gifts!

Great Holiday Gifts and Free Shipping!

2008-11-16T14:07:00.006-05:00

You read it right - free shipping! From now to the end of the year - free shipping from Beauty.com - no minimum purchase required!

Prescriptives is now at Beauty.com! For the last 30 years Prescriptives has been delivering a flawless look to all women, all skins. With our selection of over 168 shades, multiple formulas, finishes and coverage to choose from you will always find your exact-matched foundation at Prescriptives.

$10 off $60 at Beauty.com! Offer ends December 31,2008

Kooba Beauty Bag ($200 Value! Beauty.com Exclusive)
Everything you need for party perfect glamour! This chic designer wristlet in iced lilac is filled with full-sized products from Stila, CARGO, Boscia, butterLONDON and Sue Devitt, and deluxe samples from blinc, LORAC, tarte and Oscar Blandi.

Stila Beauty.com Exclusive Holiday 2008 Set ($135.00 Value!)
Beauty.com Exclusive Holiday 2008 Set ($135.00 Value!)

DuWop Venom Rocks!

tarte purse your lips, limited edition lipgloss clutch

Get a free Rachel Roy case loaded with deluxe and full-sized products with your $100 Beauty.com purchase. While supplies last. Our gift to you! This elegant case has a built in mirror for quick touch-ups and a silky inner pocket to hold precious items. We’ve packed it with deluxe and full-sized products!

Treat Yourself to a Free Clinique Tote

2008-11-11T17:58:00.017-05:00

Clinique has so many fabulous gift sets this year, I can't decide which to get!
Get a FREE Festive Tote with your clinique.com purchase of $50 or more! Hurry, offer expires 11.20 or while supplies last!
I love totes to carry all my shopping gift sets! Use the coupon code Tote1 or Tote2 when you checkout.

It won't be hard to spend $50, there are 24 different gift sets to choose from! Some are online only and not in the stores, and there are a couple of great sets for your guy's stocking stuffer.

I love this silvery pleated clutch, I mean makeup case.
It's called the Instant Pretty Limited Edition for $36.00 (a $75.00 value)
A pretty palette with six shades of Colour Surge Eye Shadow, High Impact Mascara, Long Last Lipstick, plus All About Eyes and Take The Day Off Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes & Lips

Here is the Make It Moisture Limited Edition for $42.00 (a $52.00 value)
What a value, it has a large size jar of the New Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief, 1.7 oz.,
an All About Eyes Rich, and a Superbalm Lip Treatment for thirst quenching moisture for your entire face in a classic white case!

I can't believe how many great gift sets they have, I am feeling indecisive. Check them out and let me know which one you decide to pick up!

Continuing in my own NY State of Bliss

2008-11-09T16:21:00.020-05:00

I continue to be in a New York state of bliss when I saw the reviews online about this product! I just ordered it!

Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask, $52.00

"Our Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask rang up the most sales of ANY mask in 2007"

" A super-quick-fix for dull, tired, sallow, 'I'm sick of my skin' skin.
Engineered to mimic the effects of our spa's famous Triple Oxygen™ Treatment
facial (but in seconds), this fabulous new complexion brightening formula uses
every 'tech' in the book to furnish you with a fresher, younger-looking face."

The customer reviews are what hooked me, everyone is ecstatic about it!

BUT, before you go buy it, first of all sign up to be on the Bliss newsletter mailing list and you will get a free gift, when I signed up I got a great coupon code for free samples and free shipping.
The link seems to be at the bottom of every page, it reads "Sign up to get a free gift" and all you need to do is enter your email address.

Next up, Bliss Steep Clean Toner Pads are going on my Wish List,

bliss steep clean toner pads $38.00

Also on my Wish List:

"FatGirlSleep not only helps you fight the good fight against cellulite
overnight, but it’s also infused with a lavender scent, which has been shown to
have a relaxing, aromatherapeutic effect. Sweet ‘creams’!"
bliss fatgirlsleep $38
This works even better with the bliss slim city set, which would be used in the daytime:

bliss slim city set NOW only $75.00
"With the pro-strength slimming ingredients of our most famous firmer and her muffin-top-targeting 'middle' sister, and the massage merits of our slimulator, this trio adds up to one irresistable menage-a-spa."

Now Bliss has me wishing for a trip to New York City for one of their fabulous Spa treatments!
Don't forget to sign up for their mailing list and get the coupon code!
Have you tried any of these products? What are you wishing for?

Get in a New York State of Mind

2008-11-08T16:21:00.010-05:00

Spoil everyone on your list in a New York minute with these spa-inspired gifts by Bliss.
Get in a New York state of mind with these dewy sets at Bliss online.

Free Standard Shipping if you spend over $75 , so go check out these beauty treats inspired by the Big Apple!

Best of Bliss gift set, $55

Bliss, the Big "Orange" set, $28

Bliss "scent"-ral park set, $35

Make A Difference and Virtual Walk With Me!

2008-10-13T19:43:00.009-04:00

I got an invitation in my email, and had to get involved. Now I want to invite you my readers to get involved also.

The Gal to Gal Foundation helps grants wishes and contributes to resources for Stage IV breast cancer patients and their families.

They have raised over $45,000 on the walk so far, and their goal is $250,000.

First you design your own virtual gal or guy, choose the hair color, eye color, and outfits, make a donation of $5.00 or more, and then start your virtual walk. Every day in October you're virtual walking in a different city, and you can start a team and invite your friends or co-workers, or walk on your own and meet new friends!

That's Larry King, Stephen Covey, Kim Zimmer, and Marg Helgenburger walking up above!

Click on the picture, or use this link to sign up, and here's a link to Design-Her Gals website

where the phenomenon of design-her gals started and established the Gal to Gal Foundation.

Lets burn some virtual calories and work up a virtual sweat to help Stage IV breast cancer patients and their families!

Let me know if you're walking, I want to checkout what you're wearing and who you're walking with ;) I love this virtual walking, it's fun and I'm getting virtually fit!

Go Pink for October

2008-10-10T12:53:00.011-04:00

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Prevention, Early Detection, Prompt Treatment and Research to find the cure will save lives. Learn more at Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Learn here if you have any of the risk factors for Breast Cancer, and what you need to do for early detection.

Every woman over 40 should have an annual mammogram. Get a reminder to schedule your mammogram with an annual reminder email from the American Cancer Society. Hey, sign up your Mom and your friends too!

If you have a blog or a website, click here for banners and sign up to Go Pink for October!

In the spirit of Breast Cancer Awareness Month the bloggers unite at Total Beauty and are having daily beauty giveaways, and raising funds for Breast Cancer, so head on over there every day for more beauty and more awareness.

Visit this blog for today's fabulous giveaway worth $317, and every comment to the blog post adds another $1 for Breast Cancer research!

Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog: Beauty Bloggers Unite - Free Giveaway Worth $317

NARS Fall Makeup Trends for Women Over 35

2008-10-05T11:13:00.006-04:00

NARS Makeup Stylist and Trainer, Norman Sands gives delish tips and beauty secrets to the Beauty Editor at Beauty Match which she shares with us in 10 makeup trends for women over 35: Norman Sands discussed NARS fall 2008 makeup trends.

This is an in-depth interview including beauty trends, and way more! Yes NARS is for women of all ages and is not just about rich color makeup, they have a skincare and complexion line too!

PurMinerals Is Giving Away Free Makeup!

2008-10-02T16:08:00.021-04:00

Buy this set for $35 ...................... Get this one FREE! plus a free Mascara!

PurMinerals has a great coupon code for you,

Free Picture Pur-fect Holiday Box + Triple Impact Mascara w/ $35 or more purchase!
You can buy anything you like for the $35 purchase, so you could potentially get everything shown here, plus the mascara for just $35.00!

The perfect gift to give or receive, this keepsake photo box includes 8 alluring eye shadows and 8 luscious lipsticks for a complete holiday look. Slide in a personal photo on top and lift out interior trays for attractive storage options for cards stationery or your treasured holiday memories!

The Triple Impact Mascara is one of their best-selling products that has reviewers raving about how great it is at lengthening, thickening and curling lashes without using a separate lash curler!

This is a $50.00 Value! Use the Coupon Code JUMPSTART when you check out. This offer is only around until 10/6/08 so act fast!

Shipping is free for a $50 Purchase.

This is a great set for the $35.00 purchase or you could choose something else... it's entirely up to you! They have all kinds of starter kits and skin care kits, this one I chose is the Pur-Fect Starter Kit, winner of Allure's Beauty Editor's Choice Award.

But you can choose any Pur Minerals Kits or any other products you like.

This Pur Minerals Pur-Fect Starter Kit includes trial sizes of these 4 essentials:

4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup in your choice of 10 foundation shades,

Mineral Glow

Universal Marble Powder in Pink

The Chisel Makeup Brush

Be sure to let me know which one you choose!

Dr.Perricone's Rx for Beauty!

2008-09-29T18:31:00.009-04:00

Perricone MD Cosmeceuticals has a wonderful website with so much information about how diet, nutrition, hormones, the environment and stress all play a part in physical aging and age related diseases.

Dr. Perricone has dedicated himself to researching this connection, and he's written many books about this. His website is an educational tool for all of us to learn more about better food choices, and to be more proactive about what we put into our bodies and onto our faces.

Dr. Perricone knows what we need, and he knows how much we like sales and coupon codes, so Click to View Perricone MD Daily Web Specials!

Considering Botox? Dr Perricone says No Tox!

Here is a special offer just what the Dr ordered:
The Perricone MD No-Tox Solution. Try It for 30 Days!

Free Shipping on orders of $75.00 or more and Free Samples with every order. I'm telling you he knows what makes me buy! :)

LipFusion Lip Plumpers on Sale NOW!

2008-09-28T18:03:00.006-04:00

After five inches of rain this weekend, I feel positively waterlogged, but wait the weather will be fine for Monday! Nice.

However, there's nothing like a great sale to get me out of the jammies and on the road, or in this case online! One of my favorite places, Makeup.com has LipFusion plumpers ON SALE! I had to let you know, cause I'm sure there's enough for all of us! Regularly $38 they are 35% off and sell for $24.70 now.

Click on the clear lipfusion to go there directly:

Hope this clear picture doesn't put you off, but the sale is 35% off and it's for all the colors except clear. And you know by now I do love coupon codes ....

Featured Coupon Codes :

Receive 10% off and get FREE SHIPPING when ordering over $100.Use code: SAVEMORE
Receive 15% off and get FREE SHIPPING when ordering over $150.Use code: SAVE150
New Customers receive free shipping for orders over $25 through September.Use code: NEW25
Choose 3 FREE samples with every order - select your samples during checkout
Receive FREE Standard Shipping on orders over $60 - standard shipping is $5.99

What are you waiting for? Let me know what colors you pick!

Limited Edition Cancer Vixen Collection at Bath & Body Works

2008-09-22T21:43:00.002-04:00

Hil'Lesha at The Beauty Counter writes about the Limited Edition Cancer Vixen Collection at Bath & Body Works inspired by the Cancer Vixen, Marisa Acocella Marchetto, renowned cartoonist for The New Yorker and Glamour magazine. She's a cancer vixen, not its victim.

Hil'Lesha says it ever so much better than I, so read all about it at her blog.

From Fall To Spring and Makeup Trends!

2008-09-21T11:51:00.015-04:00

This morning I woke up shivering as the temperature here in the Northeast seems to have dropped dramatically the past few days. I heard on the weather that tomorrow is the first day of fall, so I thought I would blog about the Fall 2008 Smashbox Wicked Lovely Collection at Sephora. Mostly because I love the name of it, and it's sensuous dark and light play of colors.

Sadly, I am 6 months behind the fashion times, but I am enjoying reading Popsugar as they have lots of posts about Spring 2009 London Fashion Week.

Bella at Popsugar notes the bold and bushy brows on catwalk model Agyness Deyn and asks Will You Grow Your Brows Like Agyness?

Bella also spoke with makeup artist Becca Harrison and came away with A Quick Tip For Bigger Eyes. Then Bella generously shares with us a How-To: Six Ways To Make Your Lips Look Fuller and had me definitely laughing out loud!

Back to the present, Crystal at SSaSy Chic takes a very detailed look at the Fall 2008 Makeup Trends–Colors and this is well worth the read, as she tells us how to wear the new makeup colors, and which makeup shades she recommends. I will bookmark this post as I plan to be picking up some of these colors now, since Fall 2008 is here in New England!

Another reason to love MD Skincare products

2008-09-20T08:42:00.008-04:00

And the winner is ....

Allure's newest Editors' Choice Award goes to MD Skincare for their All in One Cleansing Foam!

I've been a fan of their products, use them and love them and feature some of them on my website.

This cleanser is a 3-in-1 product: It will cleanse, tone and remove makeup too! Even stubborn eye makeup, and waterproof makeup too! It deep cleans your pores, and it is recommended for all skin types. My #1 reason that I love MD Skincare: This takes the place of 3 other products that I am using now!

I don't have this cleanser for sale, but I do have a new coupon code for you to use on the MD Skincare website for 10% Off your purchase over $125!

It's good for this weekend only.... Order more than $125 and use the coupon code: AWARD then click the "Use Coupon" button to apply the 10% discount to your order.

It expires 9/21/08 at 11:59pm EST so get busy!

Can't Live Without My Lipstick: Spanx 8th Anniversary Sale!#links#links

2008-09-09T20:06:00.001-04:00

Laura at Can't Live Without My Lipstick is offering a coupon code for Spanx for 30% off! This is major! Pass it on to all your girlfriends!
Don't know which I can't live without more, my Spanx or my lipstick!

Check it out at Can't Live Without My Lipstick: Spanx 8th Anniversary Sale!#links#links
Expires 9/14/08.

Browse the Stila Makeup Collection at Sephora

2008-09-06T10:27:00.016-04:00

I love Stila's Backstage Beauty Collection ... Limited Editions in the smoky, sultry colors of fall, the compacts are only $40 each at Sephora, but are an $80 value.

A 3-dimensional black rose is on the compact, so that will be an attention grabber!

Stila's most anticipated, couture-inspired color palettes are ready to take center stage. Dark, smoky neutrals transform eyes into the perfect match for the rich textures of the season, while berry-stained cheeks and lips add a healthy flush of color.

Be the first to rock Stila's show-stopping looks, and grab the clutch-worthy cases you'll love to flaunt. Get ready—you're about to get runway gorgeous.

So... do you like the Runway Look or the Red Carpet Look or both?

Stila's new Cherry Crush Lip and Cheek Stain is fabulously popular, and besides being so gorgeous looking on, it smells and tastes like cherry!

It contains super fruit anti-oxidants (cherry, and pomegranate), and vitamins A,C and E (also potent antioxidants), along with moisturizers for moist lips and cheeks.

It's unique formulation makes it look different on each user's skin, making it the perfect, personalized color for you!

Too Faced Tricks of the Trade Collection

2008-09-05T05:45:00.010-04:00

Too Faced new Tricks of the Trade collection is an $82.00 value but you can get it for $40.00 right now, and what a value!
This glam 5 piece set has Too Faced's best tricks of the trade products.

These red-carpet-ready essentials have been used to transform Hollywood's biggest Stars into the icons of the silver screen and red carpet. These "go to products" are the must-haves for every makeup artist, beauty junkie, and it-girl!

While you're there you definitely want to check out the Smoke and Mirrors Fall collection and get the secrets to the smoky eye look!

Get Free Shipping and a Free Gift after you spend $75.00!

Love Eye Candy? Get 50% Off at Hard Candy!

2008-09-01T10:35:00.004-04:00

Hard Candy is having a HUGE 50% off sale, that's 50% off everything online!

I couldn't figure out when it ends, but it's a fabulous sale, get right over there now! Click here!

This is one of their best selling items, originally $22.00, but now it's only $11.00 on sale!

Eye Candy Eye Palette

Meet the first all-eye compact from Hard Candy! Filled with nine of our best-selling Eye Candy shades, the Eye Candy Palette lets you create lots of looks.

Great Contest at Fashion Fling

2008-08-31T20:31:00.005-04:00

Fashion Fling is sponsoring a Contest, with the prize being a Gift Tote with 3 Soap Bars and a Wooden Dish, from Manor Hall Soap Company.

Click here to enter the contest, and check out Manor Hall Soap Company and the tote bag.

Their soap is all natural with an olive oil base, for it's softening properties. The gift set is a $23.00 value, but hurry, the contest ends 9/7/08.

Love the Cult of Cherry, New Fall MAC Collection

2008-08-31T10:21:00.002-04:00

Deep, dramatic and deliciously rich, Cult of Cherry is a new line in MAC's Fall/Winter collection.

Why don't you click on over to Shop In Chic's blog for the lowdown and the entire color chart and description. It's a sure thing this collection will become a favorite of all fashion forward chicks!
My fav picks are Rapturous, a Mattene Lipstick with a deep, berry red color, and Cult of Cherry in the Tinted Lipglass, a yummy red with red pearl frost.

The ultimate in shopping convenience!

2008-08-30T18:48:00.004-04:00

I want to pass this on to everyone who is sometimes too overwhelmed to even grocery shop, and who isn't these days!

It's a must do, but I find myself putting it off or picking up a few items at the high priced convenience store, just to postpone the inevitable one hour of shopping, and then schlepping them into the car and out of the car, and then into the fridge and cupboards.

My daughter is 7 1/2 months pregnant and highly recommended Peapod to me. They delivered everything right to her door, and took one look at her and brought everything in to her kitchen and helped put it away!

The pricing starts at $6.95 but click onto this link to get $10.00 in FREE groceries!

You can enter the site to investigate, without registering, and enter your zipcode to see if it is available in your area. It is run by Stop and Shop, and I've known about Peapod for years, but I thought it would be much more expensive!

My daughter uses her coupons, get's the same weekly specials that you get at the store, and tells me that if you can be flexible about delivery times, you will sometimes get a discount on your order!

This is the ultimate in convenience!

Steals & Deals at the SkinStore!

2008-08-29T20:23:00.008-04:00

What's New?

Save up to 70% on the SkinStore's Steals & Deals!
Four full pages of marked down skintastic products from famous brand names you know and love!

THEN, Take an additional 10% Off on all your purchases at the SkinStore, this weekend only. Use the Promo Code ADD10 but hurry, this sale ends Tuesday, 9/2/08.

With Free Shipping as always, you have to check this out. New Steals & Deals will be added every day til the sale ends!

Click on this banner above, to get to the SkinStore, and click on the Steals & Deals banner to see the best prices on all the sale items. Then don't forget to use your promo code: ADD10 when you check out!

Fun Jewelry Collection & Coupon Code!

2008-08-28T19:02:00.002-04:00

I am nuts about jewelry. I want to learn how to make jewelry, and I want to get a jewelry website someday, but meanwhile I want to buy fun and funky jewelry for a reasonable price. It's for charging up your outfits, so I like to change it up and wear different kinds all the time.

I just loved this new website I found ....

Click on this photo!

There's multiple styles, something for everyone here, with great prices and a discount if you buy the whole look, usually a necklace, earrings and bracelet collection, or you can just order items separately. And here's the really best part ... my fav ... an online coupon code! It's kind of nice knowing you have the secret code, and lots of others are paying full price, BUT not us!

10% Off Summer Sale and Free Shipping 07-21-08 to 09-15-08

Save 10% off and free priority shipping on orders above $25. Just use promotion code SAVE10 to apply discount at checkout.

Click here: Levita Fashion Jewelry Summer Sale Save 10% SHOP NOW

The Paris Hilton Collection at Dollhouse.com

2008-08-27T18:45:00.009-04:00

Click here to: Shop Paris Hilton at Dollhouse.com

The Paris Hilton collection is online now with lots of skinny jeans, tops, tees and more goodies!

Paris Hilton skinny ankle zipper jean:

My Skinny Zipper Jean features:

Lurex monogram on back pockets with affixed rhinestones; 4-pocket design
Tapered legs with zipper on hems for a streamlined, slimming fit
Button with rhinestone stud and zipper fly closure
Imported Paris Hilton apparel is available for shipment in the U.S. and Canada.

Fabric: 98% Cotton, 2% Spandex
Price: $68.00

Paris Hilton Hoodie w/ Butterfly Graphic:

My Dolman Sleeve Hoodie w/ Butterfly Graphic features:
Drawstring adjustable collar
Dolman style 3/4 sleeves
2-way zipper pull
2-hand pocket design
Ambiguous butterfly image with 2-ladies facing each other within, embellished with sequins and metallic stitched outline
Silver foil detail throughout back image with silver foil name along bottom
Hanging Paris Hilton charm in front with rhinestone stud
Fabric: 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex.
Price: $78.00

Love these looks? Click here to: Shop Paris Hilton at Dollhouse.com

Back to School Savings

2008-08-26T17:03:00.009-04:00

Shoppers wanted! I'm there!

Save $5 or more at hundreds of online stores for Back to School shopping, when you use Google checkout. I saw a $10 coupon for beauty.com if you spend $60.00 there.

Click here to begin, you can use the search function, or proceed onto the next page, where there is a huge list of stores offering Back to School savings. It is sorted by categories, and there are quite a few Health and Beauty stores for us to check out and use Google checkout!

Bye bye for now! Gotta go Back to School shopping!

Could it be Pink is the New Red?

2008-08-20T19:18:00.003-04:00

Here's a really quick quiz to see what shade of pink you should wear in lip gloss or lipstick. Take the quiz here at Total Beauty and find out shade of pink lip gloss will look best on you!

See how great you'll look wearing this essential delightful beauty:

MAC Limited Edition Lip Gloss "Cult Fave" from the discontinued Fafi Collection.

About Hormonal Aging and my weakness for QVC

2008-08-18T19:36:00.008-04:00

I hope I am not the only one who cannot control themselves when QVC or an infomercial comes on the TV. I am really sensitive to all the hype and Buy It Now! because it's almost gone! and this will be your last chance! So of course I do buy it now. I am reviewing the Latin Salsa Dance tape I bought for exercise right now in my head, as I type this. I wonder where it is, I should get it out again.

But in my business, I have so much stuff already, and especially skin goodies and makeup. But I just read all the information about this Resurgence Night Regimen and it makes a lot of sense ... and I think I have all the symptoms of hormonal aging.

They recommend this 3 step program for increases in medium to deep wrinkles, sagginess or lack of firmness, blotchy skin, or rough texture, and breakouts. I have all that, and they say hormonal aging starts in the late 20's. That's about when I started with QVC and HSN shopping channels. Soon after that I became glued to the infomercials.

I'll get 3 small size products, the night cream, a cleanser and a serum, and then 3 bonus gift with purchase items called the "Get the Glow" bonus pack, and it is all for $39.95.

I am on the verge of buying this, as I like the idea of glowing, firmer skin of course, and I read all the information on the website too. If anyone has used this, please let me know! If I do end up getting it, I will let you know the results!

Which Cellulite Cream should you buy?

2008-08-09T20:00:00.005-04:00

Total Beauty has some product reviews on which cellulite creams really work and which don't make the grade. I was surprised to read that even people size 2 can have cellulite, and that was somewhat comforting to me.

Click here to get a leg up on what creams are a waste of money and which ones actually do work!

Got stretch marks or fine lines, or both?

2008-07-27T18:59:00.003-04:00

If you have stretch marks or fine lines, here's a product which may be good for both. Very interesting reading here at the skinstore about StriVectin-SD:
"In a remarkable turn of events, arguably one of the strangest, in the history of cosmetics, women across the country are putting a stretch-mark reducing emulsion called StriVectin-SD on their face to get rid of fine lines, wrinkles and crow's feet."
The skinstore offers the LOWEST PRICE on StriVectin SD (6oz tube) with a 115% Price Protection Guarantee, AND the ONLY 60 day money back guarantee.
Is it better than Botox? Just click on the photo to read more information about it.

Got the Summer Fever yet?

2008-07-27T18:30:00.004-04:00

Clarin's Summer Fever Makeup collection is awesome, I'm looking at the Sun Lip Balm with glossy shimmer and SPF 6. It comes in two colors, Bikini Bikini or Orange Delight and both look fresh, fruity and yummy.
Click here to look over Clarin's Summer Fever Summer Makeup collection.

What Summer Fever Makeup do you like?

Discover What's New at Clarins!

2008-07-20T09:19:00.011-04:00

Discover What's New from Clarins and get some free samples at the Clarins online store!

Click here to discover what's new and receive a complimentary back to basics travel set with your $50 purchase.

This coupon code is for the clarins website: Enter CLAFT1 at Step 3 of checkout.

Our Favorite Picks:

The Sun Face Palette with SPF 20 will warm up your complexion and enhance your tan!

Read about the new UV Plus Day Screen SPF 40 for the ultimate natural, non-chemical sunscreen with high protection from the damaging UV rays of the sun, and anti-pollution protection.

Click on the Clarins banner for the link to the Brand New
Extra-Firming Tightening Lift Botanical Serum, available exclusively
on clarins online!

It's that time of year and Clarins has the answer!

2008-07-14T14:22:00.003-04:00

Get two Total Body Lift with Stubborn Cellulite Control.

Apply. See the difference. Rejoice! Get twice the curve control at a special value with Body Lift Double Edition. Based on innovative cellulite control technology, this highly advanced body treatment delivers firming and contouring benefits.

Click on this banner for the special promotional rate AND Free Shipping!

Free Shipping & Lancome Anti-Aging Collection

2008-07-13T10:23:00.005-04:00

Just bumped this post up a bit, the promotion is good from
JULY 14th to JULY 18th.

Spend $35.00 on lancome.com and use the Coupon Code DRALSTER when you checkout.

Get FREE SHIPPING on any order, AND this FREE Travel anti-aging cosmetic collection while supplies last!
Really! Click on the link above right now and thank me later!

Free Best of Clarins Starter Set

2008-07-12T17:52:00.008-04:00

Discover Clarins Now!
Here's a fabulous deal for you, For your purchase of $75 online, you'll get a complimentary Deluxe "Best of Clarins" Starter Set AND Free Shipping.

Just enter the Promo Code when you check out: CLAFT3

This is such a great deal! I love free skincare AND free shipping! Click on the Clarins banner above to activate the promotion and start shopping!

Don't forget to copy down the Promo Code: CLAFT3 and use it on the checkout page, step 3!

Lancome Star Bronzer Bamboo Powder

2008-07-12T16:05:00.009-04:00

This has quite a WOW factor!

Lancome Star Bronzer Bamboo Powder - Compact Bronzing Powder & Blush ( Limited Edition )
Click on this link to activate the promotion.

Star Bronzer Bamboo Powder - Compact Bronzing Powder & Blush ( Limited Edition ) 40g/1.41oz

rec. retail: US$ 49.00
our price: US$ 24.50 (save 50%) on StrawberryNET

Lancome Star Bronzer Magic Bronzing Brush
Click on this link to activate the promotion.

Lancome Star Bronzer Magic Bronzing Brush 3.5g

An advanced beauty product, which combines bronzing powder & silky soft brush in one,
The brush dispenser is compact & convenient for instant touch-ups,
Strengthens the natural color of skin with remarkable radiance,
Immediately delivers a shimmering, sun tan glow for face & body.

Suitable for any skin tone, Dermatologist tested

rec. retail: US$ 33.00
our price: US$ 32.00 (save 3%) on StrawberryNET

PLUS, a FREE GIFT with purchase for new customers;
FREE SHIPPING worldwide on all skincare and cosmetic purchases;
and a 5% discount on purchases of 3 or more items on StrawberryNET.

300 Name Brands on Sale!

2008-07-12T10:15:00.005-04:00

I'm in heaven!

Sometimes I can't even force myself to buy something if it's not on sale or has a gift with purchase attached to it, but I will buy twice as much if it's on sale! Here's a shop with all our fav name brands and 300 items on sale right now! Let's go shopping!

Click on this banner for the sale prices!

Free Shipping for New Customers!

2008-07-07T08:45:00.007-04:00

With this great promotion you'll just have to to buy some great name brand makeup, and enjoy the discount prices and free shipping!

Save up to 50% on brand name cosmetics & skincare at Makeup.com Discount.
Click on the banner or this link to activate the promotion.

Don't forget to use the code: NEW25 for orders over $25
Good from July 1 to 31 only.

Summer's Tough on Skin but FREE Shipping & 20% Off Really Helps

2008-07-05T19:59:00.007-04:00

Found a bunch of special offers at the SkinStore while I was searching for a lip balm with SPF 30. AND there's a Coupon Code: SUMMER20 for 20% off when you check out, but it ends July 8th so act fast!

Read what our customers are saying about SkinStore.com and the products.

About Lips, SPF, and Shiny Lip Gloss

2008-07-05T12:50:00.008-04:00

We know all about applying our sunscreen products to our body, before going out in the sun, and reapplying every two hours or so and after swimming.
I just never thought much at all about lip protection, until I read an article that said that shiny lip gloss actually allows the ultra-violet rays to penetrate the lips even more!

"What most people don't realize is they're actually increasing light penetration through the lip surface by applying something clear and shiny to them," said Dr. Christine Brown of Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.

They recommend that we protect our lips from the UV rays of the sun with lip balm-type products that have a SPF of 30. Apply your lip balm-type SPF 30 product before you apply your lipstick or lip gloss and again if you are outdoors for more than 20 minutes. It's ok to wear the glossy lipsticks or lip gloss outdoors as long as the SPF 30 lip balm is underneath, and you reapply it several times a day.

You should examine your lips for signs of cancer, and see a dermatologist right away if you have any white areas, any changes in color or opaque areas, or any persistent spots of flaking or peeling on your lips.

Be sure to pass this on to all the other gals in your life!
Click here to read the full article on medlineplus.

FREE Shipping at BeautyBridge.com

2008-07-04T21:47:00.005-04:00

There are weekly Offers for high-quality Skincare Products and Cosmetics at BeautyBridge!
SAVE 10% and more plus FREE SHIPPING. Click on this banner or the link above to activate the promotional offers.

Beauty Bridge offers a wide range of natural cosmetics, skin care products and ship free to your door. Discover skin care, mineral cosmetics, makeup, bath&body, hair&nail products, fragrances and candles.

Lancome Free Coupon Code

2008-07-04T18:09:00.013-04:00

Spend $35.00 on lancome.com and use the Coupon Code DRALSTER when you checkout.

Get FREE SHIPPING and this FREE Travel anti-aging cosmetic collection while supplies last!
Really!

This promotion is good thru
JULY 14th to JULY 18th

Click on the link above right now and thank me later!

Look and Feel Fabulous

2008-07-04T15:03:00.005-04:00

Bobbi Brown Beauty Evolution by Bobbi Brown,

On sale for only $9.99 at Book Closeouts .

This positive-outlook guide for women reflects, as Bobbi says, "What happens to us as we make our way through life, and how we can continue making ourselves better."

Bobbi shares her candid views of her own beauty odyssey, as well as her formidable makeup expertise, to help women feel good about themselves at every age.

In the engaging, down-to-earth style that's pure Bobbi, she addresses the need-to-know issues we all face at one time or another - from how to deal with changes in skin to what adjustments in makeup application are really necessary (and appropriate) as we get older.

Also included are the personal, heartfelt thoughts of women from all walks of life - all ages, shapes, sizes, and ethnicities - reflecting on what beauty means to them. Their words serve to underscore Bobbi's message that true beauty "comes from having confidence and feeling good about who you are."

Beauty by Rona Berg,

on sale for only $7.99 at Book Closeouts

Overflowing with know-how and passion, Beauty is a celebration of looking good and feeling good that emphasizes simplicity and a healthy, natural approach. Brands are named, products tested, labels demystified, recommendations given.

Chapters are filled with essential step-by-step how-tos, from the best way to apply eye shadow to creating a home spa, along with insider tips, tricks, and techniques. And then there is the fun of it: Rona's Remedies for beauty emergencies and bad hair days, illustrated time lines of beauty milestones, and full-color face and hair makeovers that show how every woman can be a more beautiful version of herself.

Welcome to Essential Delights Makeup!

2008-07-04T14:03:00.000-04:00

Welcome to our new blog! We have so much to share with you ... can't wait to get started!

Essential Delights Makeup has been serving customers online since 2007 with quality makeup and skincare and fantastic customer service, as well as speedy shipping.

Welcome to new visitors surfing the web today and thanks so much to our returning visitors! Without you we wouldn't be here!
Shopping is our hobby and makeup and skincare is our passion ... so we do love our work!

If you have any questions at all, just email us at penny@essentialdelightsmakeup.com. We love to hear from you! Be sure to add our email address to your address book to keep our return message out of your junk email box!