Color Club's Love 'Em, Leave 'Em at NY Fashion Week

though it was a color from their Wild At Heart collection last fall, Color Club's Love' Em, Leave Em showed up at Rolando Santana's ny fashion week's spring runway show. i have to say, this amazing holographic, brown-gold shade was the perfect compliment to the ensembles in the show.








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new fragrance: S by Shakira

looking for a new fragrance? i've read in a couple of my november mags that Shakira’s very first fragrance, S By Shakira, is one to check out. after being contacted by email about it, i had to share with you (it sounds like it smells wonderful!).

S by Shakira Eau de Toilette comes in three sizes-- 0.5 oz, 1 oz and 1.7 oz-- and has the following notes:

top: bright jasmine - a bouquet of white flowers, dominated by the richness and voluptuousness of sambac jasmine
middle: fresh sandalwood - a woody note, full of richness, texture and sensuality
base: vanilla - a fusion of resins; this is the base and the soul of Shakira’s perfume.

the bottle design is described as a direct reflection and expression of Shakira as an artist with high-quality cut glass that has a feeling of movement like a sensual oriental dancer.

you can find S by Shakira at specialty retailers, fine chain drug stores and mass retailers.

xo

Total Beauty Quiz: Is Your PM Beauty Routine Effective?

before i go to bed, i always treat myself to a beauty routine. i say treat because i know that a.) it's how i keep my skin in good condition, b.) skin is most receptive to skincare products at night and c.) skin recoups as we sleep, so feeding it nourishing products will only help in the long term.

do you have a nighttime beauty ritual? do you do it every night or slack because you're tired? take this fun quiz to find out if your skincare routine is effective.

How Effective Is Your PM Beauty Routine?

See if your skin care products are doing the work they should be while you sleep

This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care article A nighttime beauty routine is important -- take quiz to find out if you're using the best products for your skin. Take quiz

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Chat with NARS National Makeup Artist Francelle

how can i keep my skin glowing in the dead of winter?... what are your favorite trends from fashion week?...what's your celebrity must-have product?...what's your emergency product at a photo shoot?...

if you've ever wanted to pick the brain of a pro makeup artist, you'll have a fabulous chance to do so this wednesday, october 27, when NARS national makeup artist extraordinaire, Francelle, will be participating in her first "Virtual PA" on twitter & facebook!

you can currently submit your q's via twitter, with the special #FrancellePA hashtag, then at 12pm est on wednesday, she'll answer the questions submitted. more of a facebook gal? log on to the social network from 1-1:30pm est and ask questions live!

here are all the details...

when: wednesday, october 27th

twitter: 12 – 1pm est. follow @NARSissist and be sure to include the special hashtag #FrancellePA to ensure she sees your questions!

facebook: 1 - 1:30pm est. the live chat is open to fans of NARS on facebook – join today

as a makeup artist who has worked with top celebrities, models, editors and photographers, Francelle has the insider scoop to streamline your fall and holiday beauty routines! find out more about her at artandcommerce.com/FCL

xo
info and image courtesy of NARS

beauty in a budget: Olay Total Effects Cream Cleanser + Blemish Control

keeping blemishes at bay as i get older isn't always easy since many different things can trigger a blemish to appear. i also have to keep in mind that my skin isn't the same as it was even a year ago, so i have to look for products that cater to that reality as well.

ugh...

Olay, thankfully, makes keeping my skin looking radiant and clear a bit easier with their fabulous Total Effects Cream Cleanser + Blemish Control cleanser. i discovered and bought my first tube a few months ago and can't get enough.

this cleanser contains micro-beads, providing skin with gentle exfoliation (perfect to use daily) and salicylic acid to treat (and prevent) acne. i love that it's cream-based (typical foaming formulas can over-dry even the oiliest skin), and the anti-aging benefits-- exfoliation, enhanced tone, added moisture, pore and skin texture refinement, and minimization of fine lines-- are the added bonus in my beauty book.

if you're looking for an anti-aging cleanser that will also keep you skin clear, i recommend you try this one! find it at your local drug and mass retailers. visit olay.com for more info.

xo
pic taken by me :)

Total Beauty: How to Wear the Season's Hottest Makeup Colors

i love this fun article about bringing the season's "it" colors into your beauty lifestyle and thought you would, too! take a look...

The Best Makeup Colors for Fall

Purple and red and khaki … oh my! Find out how to make this fall color palette work for you

This is a TotalBeauty.com nail care article We show you how to incorporate our fave fall colors into your manicures and makeup routine. See palettes

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beauty basics: Goodie Statements Collection

think about the things that never go out of style: the LBD, a fabulous trench coat, a pencil skirt-- there's obviously more to this list, but you get the idea. all of these items provide your wardrobe with classic and elegant touches year after year, which makes them essential. with that idea in mind, Goody has created their Statements Collection so your hairstyle will always be on trend, no matter what's currently trendy.



the Goody Statements Collection aims to keep a timeless style, even as seasons and trends change. with these hair accessories, it's easy to add luster to your locks with something like the Tortoise Buckle Headband. if you're looking to bring some prep to your style, the Mini Tortoise Claw Clips or Rectangle Tortoise Barrettes are fabulous picks, not to mention gorgeous!

find the Goody Statements Collection now at Target.

xo

Total Beauty: Pink Beauty Products

it's october and that means a plethora of pink products on the market to benefit breast cancer awareness month. while i find these products to be fabulous, it's hard for me to keep up with all of them!

thankfully, my friends at Total Beauty put together a list of pink products that we can buy to support such a wonderful cause. take a look...

Pink Beauty Products

See how I'm giving back this year

This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty products article October equals Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this issue is especially close to my heart since a dear friend of mine is battling it. So, naturally I'm all for the pink ribbon products since part of the proceeds go to towards finding a cure. See products

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NARS Opening First Flagship Boutique

yet another reason for me to get back to nyc...

my friends at NARS have just informed me that they will be opening the very first flagship boutique located at 413 Bleecker Street, located in the west village, come spring of 2011!

in addition to their already fabulous collection, this gorgeous location will feature exclusive items, and i'm sure will always be very busy!

xo

dental beauty: Flossbox

keeping teeth and gums healthy is essential to having a fabulous, bright smile. while many of us (me included) don't really enjoy flossing, i have been introduced to something that makes it a little more glamorous.

meet Flossbox.



this little goodie houses a gentle floss that is comparable to the current brand i actually use, Glide. but Flossbox has a mirror-- more reason to take it with you or keep at home (i like to hold it just under my nose and look down into it to apply mascara-- no pesky smudges on my lids!). i love the design-- sleek and stylish, perfect for even a small evening clutch or your back pocket!


the brand's PR company was kind enough to personalize some for me (so sweet!)-- cute, right?

ok, so flossing isn't really glamorous, but it needs to be done, beauties! you can find Flossbox at your local drugstore, and if want your own customized Flossbox, click here.

xo
pics taken by me :). product sent to me for review consideration.

Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies Mascara

one mascara that had me (and many other beauty fanatics) in a frenzy over the summer was Maybelline's new Volum' Express The Falsies Mascara.

have you tried it yet?

if your answer is no, um...why not??!


this mascara has a keratin fiber formula that gives lashes more oomph and the cool "spoon" wand makes getting every lash coated super easy.


clearly the name itself is enough to draw in a mascara junkie like myself, but it's the results that have kept me on the Falsies bandwagon. in my opinion, this is almost the drugstore equivalent of Lancome's Hypnose Drama-- my absolute favorite high-end mascara-- and if the pics don't convince you to try it for yourself, i don't know what will...


before


after

you can find Volum' Express The Falsies Mascara at my favorite mass retailer, Target (where i purchased it). visit maybelline.com for more info.

xo
pics taken by me :)

Nikki Reed at Teen Vogue's Young Hollywood Party

i'm sure by now you've seen the gorgeous Nikki Reed from her appearance at this year's Teen Vogue Young Hollywood Party (mark celeb makeup artist Mai Quynh created the look), but i just had to add my two cents and fill you in on a few details of this glam and fab look!

the standouts (all makeup by mark.): gorgeous, glowing skin without shine was thanks to a dusting of Matte-nificent Oil-Absorbing Powder in Honey/Golden to her t-zone; naturally flushed cheeks courtesy of Just Pinched Instant Blush Tint in Peachy and eyes that commanded attention thanks to neutral cream and coffee eyeshadow shades in Java and Biscotti lined with No Place to Run Longwear Eyeliner in Foxy Brown and finished with black mascara.



to finish the entire look, a sheer caramel lipcolor (Lots of Lacquer Hook Up Super Color Lip Gloss in Thrill) with a beige gloss (Pro Gloss Hook Up Plumping Lip Shine in Swell ) was applied to add dimension and subtle shine.

find all the products mentioned at meetmark.com

xo

flawless beauty: HD Complexion Travel Kit

when it comes to makeup, HD is where its at. my favorite brand for these formulations? Make Up For Ever, of course. i love this line! my last purchase: the HD Complexion Travel Kit.

in this kit you'll find three MUFE travel-size, best-selling HD products: HD Elixir (a gel serum that boosts skin's moisture and keeps it hydrated all day), HD Microperfecting Primer #0 Neutral (this oil-free, silicone-free base helps support foundation for a long-lasting, smooth effect) and HD Microfinish Powder (made of 100% mineral silica powder, gives skin the best soft-focus effect).

all of these products work well on their own, but together are a winning beauty team! the sizes are small, but worth the price. so, if you've been curious about trying any of these gems, this kit is the way to go.

fing the MUFE HD Complexion Travel Kit is at Sephora and sephora.com.

xo
pic taken by me :)

Thinking Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness: Sonia Kashuk Shop Pink Do More Collection

perusing my favorite hangout (LOL!), Target, i spotted the new limited-edition Sonia Kashuk Shop Pink Do More collection. this is the 4th year the beauty maven has teamed up with the bulls-eye brand, and is definitely not one to pass up, beauties! with the sale of each product, 15% of the purchase price will be donated to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

take a look...



the Primping For a Cause Curler & Tweezer Set will give those eyes a perfect, finished look. i love that the tweezers are "accessorized" with the BCRF pink ribbon-- too cute!




"Brighten You Day" Cosmetic Sponges-- two of Sonia's fabulous makeup foundation sponges in a cheerful shade of pink.




j'dore this pink case (it also doubles as a clutch)! the Circle Around a Cause Travel Brush Set comes with six long, silver-handled, pro-quality travel brushes and brightly-colored pink bristles.




for all you nail polish fanatics, you'll love the Lend a Hand Nail Trio. these polishes include shades of mauvey pink, metallic plum and deep violet. perfect for the fall season!




help out a fab cause and make your powder application a luxurious experience with the Circle of Hope Kabuki Brush. plush pink bristles applies powder beautifully to give skin a natural-looking finish.




if you're looking for a 4-piece set, the Seeing Pink Purse Brush Set comes in a shimmering pink foldover case with smaller sized brushes-- fab for touch-ups on-the-go!




oh-so-girly! the Pretty in Pink Eye Palette is nothing short of sweet with its trio of eye shadows. shades include shimmering pale pink, petal and lilac shades, all in a mirrored compact.




the Brush Up on Pink 4-pc. Purse Set features metallic handled brushes in an uber-girly floral pink case.


think pink and be sure to get these while you can at your local Target and on target.com!


xo
info and images courtesy of Target.

Total Beauty: Best Firming Eye Creams

looking for some fab eye cream recs? real women took the time to log on to totalbeauty.com and share their thoughts on their favorite eye creams-- this is a handful of only the best-- take a look!

Best Firming Eye Creams

Find out which skin care products Total Beauty readers saw the most eye-smoothing results from

This is a TotalBeauty.com skincare article From serums to creams to gels, see which eye firming products had the most uplifting effects for our readers. See products

No. 9: Clinique Anti-Gravity Firming Eye Lift Cream, $34.50

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.1

"I love how good I look around my eyes …"

No. 8: Philosophy Eye Believe Peptide Firming Gel, $30

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.2

"It was very nice and soothing …"

No. 7: Olay Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum, $19.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.2

"I can't believe how much I like this serum …"

Want to see what other products made the list? Click here!

xo

NARS Vintage Nail Polish Collection

happy friday (and october), beauties! look what just became available today-- the NARS Vintage Nail Polish Collection! five delicious shades, resurrected by popular demand, all with NARS' signature longwearing formula.

these polishes have a high gloss luster, are water and detergent resistant, and will only be around for a brief time. don't miss your chance to own these past best-sellers (if you don't already), all with classic cinema as their common theme (original launch for each shade in the parenthesis)...

Mash ('96), is an army green infused with gold. don't remember the movie? it was the comedy about the staff of a korean war field hospital using humor to keep their sanity in the face of war. the film inspired the hit tv series M*A*S*H.

King Kong, also from '96, is a copper brown infused with gold. who hasn't seen the classic about the infamous giant ape who becomes smitten with beauty?

Midnight Express ('96) is a deep navy. the 1970s film was about an inmate's opportunity to escape from prison.

Zulu ('96) is a gorgeous forest green. the 1964 british war movie starred Stanley Baker and Michael Caine.

Full Metal Jacket ('98-- a great year, if i do say so myself) is a gunmetal grey. the epic vietnam war movie was directed by Stanley Kubrick in 1987.


since fall is the seasonal height of the fashion year, these Vintage Nail Polishes are a must-have (and you know your nails would love a new shade to wear). as i told you earlier, these are available to purchase now. just visit narscosmetics.com.

happy shopping!

xo
info and image courtesy of NARS