Showing posts with label limited edition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label limited edition. Show all posts

Everything You Possess is a Favor From Allah

Dunia di mana kita hidup, Allah menganugerahkan banyak pertolongan bagi manusia. Semua kebutuhan makhluk hidup disediakan dengan mudah; tiada sesuatu apapun yang terlewat.

Sebagai contoh; mari kita berpikir tentang diri kita. Dari saat kita bangun tidur, kita memerlukan banyak hal dan menemukan beragam keadaan. Singkatnya, kita dapat bertahan hidup karena banyaknya pertolongan yang dilimpahkan kepada kita.

Kita mampu bernapas; segera setelah kita bangun tidur. Kita tidak pernah mengalami kesulitan dalam melakukannya, hal tersebut disebabkan oleh karena sistem pernafasan kita dapat berfungsi dengan baik.

Kita mampu melihat; segera setelah kita membuka mata kita. Pemandangan yang jauh serta jelas, semuanya dalam bentuk tiga dimensi dan penuh dengan warna-warni, dapat dilihat dengan mata kita, tentu saja hal ini disebabkan oleh karena desain mata kita yang unik.
Kita mencicipi beragam rasa. Kebutuhan yang berbeda-beda akan vitamin, mineral, karbohidrat atau protein yang terkandung dalam makanan yang kita makan, serta bagaimana kelebihan nutrisi ini disimpan atau digunakan di dalam tubuh tidak pernah merisaukan kita. Lagi pula, kita hampir tidak pernah memikirkan bahwa terjadi proses yang rumit di dalam tubuh kita.

Ketika kita memegang suatu benda dengan tangan kita, kita langsung dapat mengetahui apakah benda tersebut lembut atau keras. Terlebih lagi, kita tidak perlu berpikir untuk melakukan hal ini. Banyak hal-hal kecil seperti itu yang terjadi dalam tubuh kita. Organ-organ tubuh yang bertanggung jawab untuk melaksanakan hal-hal ini mempunyai mekanisme yang rumit. Fungsi tubuh manusia hampir sama seperti sebuah pabrik yang besar dan kompleks. Tubuh ini merupakan salah satu anugerah terbesar yang diberikan kepada manusia semenjak manusia menjadi khalifah di muka bumi ini.

Dalam hal ini, ada sebuah pertanyaan yang perlu dijawab: bagaimanakah bahan baku yang diperlukan untuk mengoperasikan “pabrik” ini disediakan? Dengan kata lain, bagaimana air, udara, dan semua nutrisi yang penting untuk kehidupan tersedia?

Mari kita berpikir tentang buah-buahan dan sayur-sayuran. Semangka, melon, ceri, jeruk, tomat, lada, nenas, murbei, anggur, terong...semuanya berasal dari biji-bijian dan tumbuh dalam tanah, dan biji-biji tersebut kadang-kadang memiliki struktur yang keras seperti kayu. Walaupun demikian, sambil mempertimbangkan hal-hal ini, kita harus menjauhi kebiasaan cara berpikir dan menerapkan metode yang berbeda. Dengan membayangkan nikmat rasa serta bau buah arbei atau bau buah melon yang tidak pernah berubah. Pikirkan, berapa banyaknya waktu dan energi yang dihabiskan dalam laboratorium guna menghasilkan bau yang sama dan tentang percobaan-percobaan yang berulang kali dilakukan tetapi selalu gagal. Tentu saja, hasil yang diperoleh oleh para ilmuwan di dalam laboratorium membuktikan bahwa tidak ada yang lebih baik selain imitasi gagal mereka; apabila dibandingkan dengan pasangan alamiahnya. Beragam rasa, bau dan warna di alam justru memberikan tanda-tanda yang tak tertandingi.

Bahwa semua sayuran dan buah-buahan memiliki bau dan rasa tersendiri serta mempunyai ciri khas warna yang berbeda-beda merupakan hasil kreasi yang diciptakan khusus untuk mereka. Hal itu semua merupakan karunia yang diberikan Allah atas manusia.
Hampir sama dengan hal di atas, binatang juga diciptakan untuk manusia. Terlepas dari kegunaannya sebagai makanan, manusia melihat bahwa bentuk fisik binatang-binatang tersebut memberikan daya tarik tersendiri. Ikan, batu karang, bintang laut yang menghiasi kedalaman laut dengan warna-warnanya yang indah, beragam burung yang habitatnya memesonakan atau kucing, anjing, lumba-lumba dan penguin...mereka semua merupakan karunia Allah. Allah menekankan hal ini dalam banyak ayat:

Dan Dia menundukkan untukmu apa yang ada di langit dan apa yang ada di bumi semuanya, (sebagai rahmat) daripada-Nya. Sesungguhnya pada yang demikian itu benar-benar terdapat tanda-tanda (kekuasaan Allah) bagi kaum yang berpikir. (QS. 45:13)

Dan jika kamu menghitung-hitung nikmat Allah, niscaya kamu tak dapat menentukan jumlahnya. Sesungguhnya Allah benar-benar Maha Pengampun lagi Maha Penyayang. (QS. 16:18)

Dan Dia telah memberikan kepadamu (keperluanmu) dari segala apa yang kamu mohonkan kepadanya. Dan jika kamu menghitung nikmat Allah, tidaklah kamu dapat menghinggakannya. Sesungguhnya manusia itu, sangat zalim dan sangat mengingkari (nikmat Allah). (QS. 14:34)

Makhluk hidup yang telah dijelaskan di atas hanyalah merupakan sebagian kecil dari karunia dan keindahan yang Allah limpahkan. Ke mana saja kita berjalan, kita melintasi hasil ciptaan yang mencerminkan tanda-tanda kebesaran Allah. Allah adalah Maha Pemberi Rezeki, Maha Halus, Maha Dermawan, Maha Baik.

Sekarang, lihatlah sekeliling anda dan berpikirlah. Dan jangan pernah menafikan kenyataan bahwa segala sesuatu yang anda miliki merupakan karunia untuk anda dari sang Pencipta diri anda.

Dan apa saja nikmat yang ada pada kamu, maka dari Allah-lah (datangnya), dan bila kamu ditimpa oleh kemudharatan, maka hanya kepada-Nya-lah kamu meminta pertolongan. (QS. 16:53)

Thanks to God

Ketika aku memohon kepada Allah kekuatan…
Allah memberiku kesulitan agar aku menjadi kuat

Ketika komohon kepada Allah kebijaksanaan…
Allah memberiku masalah untuk aku pecahkan

Ketika komohon kepada Allah kesejahteraan…
Allah memberiku akal untuk berpikir

Ketika komohon kepada Allah keberanian…
Allah memberiku kondisi bahaya untuk aku atasi

Ketika aku memohon kepada Allah sebuah cinta…
Allah mempertemukan aku dengan orang-orang yang bermasalah untuk kotolong

Ketika aku memohon kepada Allah bantuan…
Allah memberikan aku kesempatan untuk mendapatkannya

Aku tak selalu memperoleh apa yang aku minta,
Tetapi aku menerima apa yang aku butuhkan

Doakupun terjawab sudah.

Mabuk Cinta Kepada Allah

Dikisahkan dalam sebuah kitab karangan Imam Al-Ghazali bahwa pada suatu hari Nabi Isa a.s berjalan di hadapan seorang pemuda yang sedang menyiram air di kebun. Bila pemuda yang sedang menyiram air itu melihat kepada Nabi Isa a.s berada di hadapannya maka dia pun berkata, "Wahai Nabi Isa a.s, kamu mintalah dari Tuhanmu agar Dia memberi kepadaku seberat semut Jarrah cintaku kepada-Nya."
Berkata Nabi Isa a.s, "Wahai saudaraku, kamu tidak akan terdaya untuk seberat Jarrah itu."

Berkata pemuda itu lagi, "Wahai Isa a.s, kalau aku tidak terdaya untuk satu Jarrah, maka kamu mintalah untukku setengah berat Jarrah."  Oleh kerana keinginan pemuda itu untuk mendapatkan kecintaannya kepada Allah, maka Nabi Isa a.s pun berdoa, "Ya Tuhanku, berikanlah dia setengah berat Jarrah cintanya kepada-Mu." Setelah Nabi Isa a.s berdoa maka beliau pun berlalu dari situ.

Selang beberapa lama Nabi Isa a.s datang lagi ke tempat pemuda yang memintanya berdoa, tetapi Nabi Isa a.s tidak dapat berjumpa dengan pemuda itu. Maka Nabi Isa a.s pun bertanya kepada orang yang lalu-lalang di tempat tersebut, dan berkata kepada salah seorang yang berada di situ bahwa pemuda itu telah gila dan kini berada di atas gunung.

Setelah Nabi Isa a.s mendengat penjelasan orang-orang itu maka beliau pun berdoa kepada Allah S.W.T, "Wahai Tuhanku, tunjukkanlah kepadaku tentang pemuda itu." Selesai saja Nabi Isa a.s berdoa maka beliau pun dapat melihat pemuda itu yang berada di antara gunung-ganang dan sedang duduk di atas sebuah batu besar, matanya memandang ke langit.

Nabi Isa a.s pun menghampiri pemuda itu dengan memberi salam, tetapi pemuda itu tidak menjawab salam Nabi Isa a.s, lalu Nabi Isa berkata, "Aku ini Isa a.s."Kemudian Allah S.W.T menurunkan wahyu yang berbunyi, "Wahai Isa, bagaimana dia dapat mendengar perbicaraan manusia, sebab dalam hatinya itu terdapat kadar setengah berat Jarrah cintanya kepada-Ku. Demi Keagungan dan Keluhuran-Ku, kalau engkau memotongnya dengan gergaji sekalipun tentu dia tidak mengetahuinya."

Barangsiapa yang mengakui tiga perkara tetapi tidak menyucikan diri dari tiga perkara yang lain maka dia adalah orang yang tertipu.

1. Orang yang mengaku kemanisan berzikir kepada Allah, tetapi dia mencintai dunia.

2. Orang yang mengaku cinta ikhlas di dalam beramal, tetapi dia inginmendapat sanjungan dari manusia.

3. Orang yang mengaku cinta kepada Tuhan yang menciptakannya, tetapi tidak berani merendahkan dirinya.

Rasulullah SAW telah bersabda, "Akan datang waktunya umatku akan mencintai lima lupa kepada yang lima :

1. Mereka cinta kepada dunia. Tetapi mereka lupa kepada akhirat.

2. Mereka cinta kepada harta benda. Tetapi mereka lupa kepada hisab.

3. Mereka cinta kepada makhluk. Tetapi mereka lupa kepada al-Khaliq.

4. Mereka cinta kepada dosa. Tetapi mereka lupa untuk bertaubat.

5. Mereka cinta kepada gedung-gedung mewah. Tetapi mereka lupa kepada kubur."

SUPER by Dr. Perricone Limited-Edition Skin Nutrition Kit



i received an email regarding SUPER by Dr. Perricone's newest product release and thought it was so incredibly cute-- i just had to share!

this Skin Nutrition Kit comes in a retro lunch box (yes, it's made of metal so you can reuse it however you'd like!) and offers users the perfect taste of good-for-skin products. if you're looking to get your skin off to a good start in 2011, consider Skin Nutrition. it contains daily allowances of antioxidants and vital nutrients, all in three full-sized SUPER products: Face & Eye Cleanser, Detox Elixir and Hyper Hydrator.

Face and Eye Cleanser is loaded with antioxidant acai, a powerful amazonian berry and defends against damage-causing free radicals. to quench your skin's thirst, refreshing Detox Elixir refines pores, hydrates and detoxifies. finally, Hyper Hydrator is a daily moisturizer that absorbs quickly to nourish depleted, dry skin with the help of essential nutrients from coconut water.

the limited-edition SUPER Skin Nutrition is available nationwide at Sephora and sephora.com beginning this friday, january 13, 2011, for a limited time only.

xo
info and image courtesy of the brand's PR company.

on newstands now: Vogue Best Dressed



fashion loving beauties, have you picked up your copy of the limited-edition Vogue: Best Dressed? for the first time, the editors of Vogue have put together a one-of-a-kind salute to the year's most iconic women.

Blake Lively, Lady Gaga, Carey Mulligan and Kate Moss are featured, among others.

Vogue style director, Alexandra Kotur explains, "inevitably, we're overflowing with ideas, photos, and candidates-- and there just isn't room for all of it. so, this year, we decided to create a special issue devoted just to the best dressed."

don't miss out on this special-edition mag, which was months in the making and will only be available for a limited time.

visit Vogue.com to see who made the top ten and be sure to vote for your favorite!

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

MAC 'Going Bananas' Eyeshadow from the Dare to Wear Collection



a little over a month ago, i took the plunge and bought an eyeshadow color i never thought i'd wear. i had heard some good things about it, and, being the makeup junkie i am, was content with the idea of just collecting another LE eyeshadow from MAC if i didn't like the way it looked on me. the great thing is, it actually does look good and i love wearing it!

the color i'm talking about is called Going Bananas and it was one of many funky, bright shades in the Dare to Wear collection. this bright yellow isn't as bold on the eye as i thought it would be. it's finish is a frost, but not glittery and definitely not matte. on my eyes, it adds a nice pop of color and looks good with any other shade i choose to pair it with (who knew?)



the whole collection:

Dare to Wear Lipglass shades:

Dare to Dare-- light blue pink with multi-pearl
Bold & Brash-- bright red with multi-pearl
Ban This!-- deep purple with multi-pearl
Gimme That!-- bright fuchsia pink with pink pearl
So Bad-- mid-tone coral orange with pink and gold pearl
Wind Me Up-- dirty bronze with pink and gold pearl

Eyeshadows:

Louder, Please-- bright fuchsia (matte)
Free to Be-- creamy true coral (matte)
Going Bananas-- soft lemon yellow (frost)
Lime-- lime green (matte)
Sassy Grass-- bright grass green (matte)
Atlantic Blue-- bright violet blue (matte)
Crazy Cool-- pale frosty lavender (veluxe pearl)
Shock-a-holic-- deep purple (matte)
Aqua-- subdued, pale greyed aqua (matte)
Sky Blue-- robin's egg blue (frost)
Winkle-- mid-tone cornflower blue (satin)
Zingy-- bright sky blue (matte)

Dare to Wear is still available online (maccosmetics.com), but not much longer. if you're like me and sometimes procrastinate, you'll be happy to know that there still just maight be products left in stock at your local MAC even if there isn't a display out (trust me, i've done this many times in the past). :)

xo
pics taken by me :)

nail color of the week: MAC So Rich So Pretty



when i first saw MAC's So Rich So Pretty nail polish (from the Alice + Olivia Collection), i knew i had to get it. i also knew it wouldn't be at my local MAC counter (which is at Macy's-- our mall doesn't have a Nordstrom, grrr), so i would have to order online.

i'm so thankful i did-- it quickly sold out online. i'm sure that had i driven 30 minutes to Nordie's it would have been for nothing (that's just how things seem to work out for me, LOL!).

in any case, i ordered it (along with the Later pigment, also A+O, which is also sold out online), and now own it-- yay! isn't it gorgeous?


SRSP outdoors

So Rich So Pretty was a bit hard for my camera to capture in direct sunlight-- it seemed to do this weird, blurry, sci-fi-looking thing-- but the pics above are pretty accurate. in person, it's just as described by the brand, a bright purple frost. it's such a fun, fabulous shade that is great for summer. if you can get it, definitely do-- it won't be around forever.


xo
pics taken by me :)

Summer Beauty 2010: Bobbi Brown Beach Club Collection

"i’m always inspired by how happy and healthy people look on the beach. nothing says summer to me like pretty, glowing skin and shimmering lids." – Bobbi Brown


it's summer and Bobbi Brown has released her fabulous Beach Club Collection, featuring everything we beauty-loving girls need to get gleaming skin and iridescent lids.



Beach Shimmer Brick, limited edition

shimmer bricks are one of Bobbi's signature products, and this new one is gorgeous! i bought one today at Nordstrom, and i have to say, i'm very happy with my purchase. hand-made in italy, the Beach Shimmer Brick compact features five bars of warm, pearlized shimmer to create a beautiful seaside glow. i love that it has multi-tasking qualities-- wear one or two shades at a time on your lids, run a big fluffy powder brush over it to give your face the perfect hint of shimmer, or just highlight your cheek and brow bones.


the rest of the collection includes...





Metallic Long-Wear Cream Shadows
the award-winning, crease-free formula now comes in glistening pastels in colors ranging from ocean blue to oyster pink. new shades include: Moonstone, Opal, Surf and Pink Oyster.

Shore Long-Wear Cream Shadow
this soft matte beige shade gives a perfect look-- just one notch up from natural, it stays color-true and crease-free all day.

Clear Treatment Lip Shine SPF 15
lightweight, soft shine lipstick also doubles as a rejuvenating treatment. it comforts dry, chapped lips and provides long-term moisturization with natural cocoa and shea butters, jojoba, apricot kernel and avocado oils. peptides, along with vitamin C and paracress, stimulate collagen production to reduce fine lines and wrinkles while spf 15 helps prevent sun damage.


the Bobbi Brown Beach Collection is available now on counter and online at bobbibrown.com

xo
Shimmer Brick pic taken by me :) ;other image courtesy of Bobbi Brown cosmetics.

Summer Scents: Harajuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties



the Harajuku Lovers line of fragrances already feature great scents, but just for summer the little ladies have been decked out in their swimsuits and have fresh new scents (aren't they adorable?).



Love is the romantic scent; for summer her scent has a fruity-floral twist featuring notes of nectarine, passion fruit, lemon blossom, plumeria, osmanthus, rose petals, vanilla orchid, coconut water, sensual musk and sandalwood. Love is one of my faves in this collection.

Lil' Angel is the sassy rebel with a sweet side. for summer she's boasting a citrus-gourmand twist on her original scent. the combination of citrus and vanilla notes makes me thing of creamsicles-- meyer lemon, mandarin, touch of blackberry, pink rose, vanilla orchid, tropical sampaquita blossom, sugared patchouli, vanilla bean, skin musk and golden amber.




Music is typically a charismatic fruity-floral, so for summer she gets to show off a more sensuous side without being overpowering. notes include juicy pear, granny smith apple, dewy freesia, tiger Orchid, jasmine petals, honeysuckle, cashmere woods, creamy musk, and precious woods.

Baby maintains being her sweet, soft self but without the powdery notes for summer. a dewy-floral twist makes her another one of my faves from the collection-- crisp mandarin, wet neroli, bright sunflower, white poppy, living valencia, orange flower, jasmine absolute, soft musk, rich vetiver, and creamy birch woods.




G is as fab as ever and has a fun, creamy-musk twist for summer. coconut water, mandarin, bergamot, white peach, heliotrope, exotic tiare flower, orange flower, vanilla bean, tonka, skin musk, and creamy sandalwood maintains G's tropical vibe, but i prefer wearing this one in the evening.

Harajuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties are limited edition, so when summer is gone, so are they. find the collection at Macy's, Sephora and HLFragrance.com for more info.

xo
products featured were sent to me for review consideration; all pics taken by me :)

MAC Pret-A-Papier



MAC, as you already know, puts out many (many) collections per season. i myself can barely keep up, LOL!. their newest collection, Pret-a-Papier, is full of neutral tones with a few splashes of fun color, and i picked up a lipstick (Kraft) and nail lacquer (Brown Bag) last week.



Kraft is creamy and a great better-than-nude-on-me lip shade. i love that i can apply this without a mirror! Brown Bag is a pretty brown nail lacquer that has a hint of shimmer. i love that it almost gives me a mannequin hands look. overall, this is a great group of products sure to keep your look polished and fresh this season.





take a look at the entire collection:




Chromagraphic Pencil (sold out online)
NC15/NW20
NW25/NC30





Impeccable Brow Pencil
Dirty Blonde
-- blackened dark-neutral brown
Taupe-- mid-tone dirty taupe



Studio Fix Lash
Black Fix-- black




Sheertone Blush
Instant Chic
-- mid-tone muted coral
Garb-- light golden suntan




Mineralize Blush
Light Over Dark-- light yellow brown/dark peach (frost)




Paint Pot
Coral Crepe-- soft coral
Groundwork (out of stock online, but will be available again soon)-- mid-tone neutral taupe




Lipstick
Archetype-- sheer light gold (lustre)
Dressmaker, Dressmaker-- creamy-light peach-coral (lustre)
Made to Order-- creamy mid-tone dirty coral (lustre)
Kraft- creamy mid-tone warm brown (amplified)




Lipglass
C-Thru-- peachy-beige with shimmer
Fold and Tuck-- mid-tone bright coral w/soft pearl
Prêt-à-Papier-- dark reddened bronze w/pearl





Eyeshadow
Gazette Grey-- dark green-grey with gold pearl (velvet)
Memorabilia-- dirty purple (matte)
Tissueweight-- frosted pale peach (frost)
Bamboo-- light beige with peach (matte)
Cut to Fit-- frosted red-bronze (frost)



Nail Lacquer
Brown Bag-- mid-tone warm-dirty beige (cream)
Originality-- sparkly copper bronze (frost)


as noted, some products are sold out or on back order online. my suggestion to you, if those are products you're looking to buy, is to call your local MAC store (or counter) and ask if they have what you're looking for in stock. :)

Pret-a-Papier is available until july 2010. visit maccosmetics.com for more info.


xo
info courtesy of MAC; images, unless marked otherwise, courtesy of MAC

Zac Posen for Target



Target's collaboration with Zac Posen launched in nyc last night, but will become available to the rest of us next week! as usual, i'm excited to see these pieces in person-- i love the dress pictured above and plan on trying it on first.

i admit, the past few GO International collections haven't thrilled me, especially so after seeing them in person, but let's hope this one is different (especially since most of the items sold out very quickly last night)!

watch this video of Zac showing off the limited edition collection:



ranging in price from $16.99-$199.00, the Zac Posen for Target line includes a variety of party-ready frocks and day-to-day wear in graffiti prints and bold, spring-appropriate colors-- click here to see the collection.

Zac Posen for Target launches april 25th - may 30, 2010 at most Target stores nationwide.

are you excited for this new collection??

xo
source: Target via The Cut

Green Beauty: LUSH Naked Kit



earth day is just around the corner (april 22nd, if you didn't already know), and to celebrate, LUSH will be launching their Naked Kit. true to its name, this limited edition kit houses six of LUSH's most popular solid, unpackaged and preservative-free offerings in a biodegradable box.

here's a sneak peek at what's inside...

Mini Squeaky Green Shampoo Bar-- this shampoo lasts 60 washes and will revitalize and stimulate the scalp. consider this: if the entire population of North America used a solid shampoo bar (equivalent to three 8 oz. bottles), then it would save 122 million plastic bottles from being produced and ending up in the landfill.

Mini Buffy Body Butter-– packed with natural butters to moisturize, and sand to exfoliate, this bar will save time, money, and the planet.

Mini Therapy Massage Bar-– soothe your body and your conscience with this 100% certified organic massage bar, a true LUSH invention made with natural oils and absolutely no preservatives.

Sexy Peel Soap-– with uplifting lemon and lime, this soap (along with all of LUSH soaps) is made with a palm-free base. a first of its kind, this revolutionary soap base has saved 133,000 pounds of palm oil from being produced, helping to save rainforests, indigenous people and orangutans in southeast asia.

Choice of Toner Tab-– steam your face with these LUSH inventions. choose from: T-Tree (oily skin), Vitamin C (aging skin), Vitamin E (all skin types), and Q10 (skin soothing).

Cleanser: Fresh Farmacy or Coalface-– LUSH uses the finest ingredients when creating our solid face cleansers. choose from: Fresh Farmacy (for troublesome skin) or Coalface (for oily skin).



to further increase LUSH's eco-friendly initiatives, they're eliminating in-store gift wrap service and introducing the Knot Wrap (pictured above). this furoshiki-inspired technique uses scarves (made from recyclable materials or organic fabrics) to wrap your products in a way that is kinder to the earth-- fabulous, don't you think?

LUSH's The Naked Kit is only available for a limited time, so visit lushusa.com to find out more info and to place your order.

xo
source: beautypress.com

MAC Viva Glam "From Our Lips"



i shared this fabulous announcement with you this past november, and the time has arrived my gorgeous readers-- MAC Viva Glam "From Our Lips" featuring Cindi Lauper and Lady Gaga has arrived!

Viva Glam, if you are unfamiliar, is a line of lipsticks and lipglasses that are sold with 100% of its retail price donated directly to the MAC AIDS Fund, a charity that supports men, women and children living with HIV or AIDS. every couple of years or so a new shade (in this case, two shades) of lipstick and/or lipglass is created and features a celebrity as its campaign spokesperson.

this year one of my absolute favorite artists from my childhood and my newest favorite musical artist are together to spread the importance of AIDS awareness and the fabulous charity that is the MAC AIDS FUND. the Viva Glam Cindi lipstick is named after, you guessed it, Cyndi Lauper and is a light coral-red in high-lustre finish. Viva Glam Gaga is a cool, blue-pink shade, also in a high lustre finish.

MAC interviewed both women, and among other things, they each shared their thoughts on their new Viva Glam shades, how they feel about working together and what means to them to be part of this year's campaign...




Lady Gaga:

you used to sing to Cyndi Lauper as a little girl and now she is a big fan of yours. how does it feel to be working with her on the new MAC Viva Glam campaign?

she has such a beautiful spirit, and the best thing about her is that she's a really genuine person. She gave me some pointers at the Viva Glam shoot. we have so much in common, and we just really enjoy one another. it's surreal.

tell us about your new Viva Glam lipstick color?

my new viva Glam lipstick color is amazing. it's a bluish pink, great for everyday. it's a little bit '80s, which is very me. it's for the everyday woman- anyone can wear it and feel great about themselves and embody what viva Glam is all about. i hope that women buy this lipstick, and honor themselves and honor the cause.

women account for almost half of the HIV/AIDS cases around the world. You and Cyndi are both strong, vocal women, and the two of you create one very powerful voice. what would you say to young women today about HIV/AIDS?

use protection, and be selective and strong about those you love. your body is sacred, and it’s ok to say no. make your partners get tested, go together: it will only make your relationship stronger and healthier.





Cyndi Lauper:

you are a music icon with fans from all over the world. you are a fan of Lady Gaga’s, and she is a big fan of yours. how does it feel to be doing a MAC Viva Glam campaign together?

i am really looking forward to it. Lady Gaga is the undisputed breakout star of the year, and i have been cheering for her. she's a very cool and different artist. as far as working together on this campaign, we share a passion for fashion and music and performance. and yes, cosmetics. i think we are going to have a blast.


tell us about your new viva glam lipstick color?

it's a really fabulous red...and it's called Cyndi. how cool is that?

women account for almost half of the HIV/AIDS cases around the world, and your new Viva Glam campaign will focus on helping women living with HIV/AIDS. you and Lady Gaga create one very powerful voice. what would you say to young women today about staying safe from HIV/AIDS?

be smart, be careful, protect yourself, practice safe sex and look out for your sisters to make sure they are doing the same. but there are also huge populations of women in many places like south africa and in the congo who are becoming infected through rape. for them, i ask the world to stand up and get involved. they are all sisters, mothers and daughters, and they need our help.



to date, MAC AIDS Fund has raised over $150 Million in 67 countries exclusively through the sale of MAC's Viva Glam lipstick and lipglass. it's truly made an impact in the lives of so many! for more info, visit maccosmetics.com or macaidsfund.org

xo
info and images courtesy of MAC

Bobbi Brown Heart Truth Bronze Shimmer Set



some exciting news beauties! for the fifth year in a row, Bobbi Brown is sponsoring the The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2010 Fashion Show. as you may already know, this show brings together some of Hollywood's leading ladies on one runway and will be taking place during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Bryant Park.

for this fabulous event, Bobbi created an exclusive, limited-edition Bronze Shimmer Brick Set in partnership with The Heart Truth campaign and its annual Red Dress Collection Fashion Show to raise awareness about women and heart disease.

included in this set is Bobbi's iconic Shimmer Brick in Bronze and a Mini Face Blender Brush. if you are a Bobbi makeup fan, you'll want to act fast-- only 500 of these sets will be available at bobbibrown.com while supplies last.

p.s. -- enjoy free standard shipping with any order that includes this set. enter offer code: HEART1 at checkout.*

xo
*offer code required. valid only on bobbibrown.com through 2/28/10 (midnight eastern time or while supplies last).

DKNY Delicious Candy Apples



sweet. crisp. juicy. delicious. all these words, to me, describe the flavor of a candied apple. DKNY has a new limited-edition line of fragrances called Delicious Candy Apples that smell as yummy as their inspiration.



Juicy Berry is the sweetest smelling out of all three scents on me, but not in a tooth-achy way. the combination of black currants, pears and apple blossoms is the perfect fruit-filled blend.



Red Raspberry is unique in that it combines the scent of raspberries with sweet flowers and cola accord (yes, there's a hint of a soda smell), creating a scent that is yummy yet surprisingly wearable.



Sweet Caramel is definitely my favorite out of the bunch. it's fresh like the original Be Delicious, but with the perfect hint of sweet thanks to caramel and vanilla notes.

have you smelled any of the DKNY Delicious Candy Apples? remember they're limited edition, so be sure to check them out soon at dkny.com and sephora.com

xo
full sized product samples were sent to me for consideration by representatives of Donna Karan Cosmetics

Winter Beauty: MAC Love Lace



MAC has 4 post-holiday collections out now and this Love Lace collection, available until february, definitely has my attention...

couture's fascination with lace is a long love affair. intensely intimate, our newest collection captures lace's notoriety and allure. if ever there was a moment to do away with the winter doldrums and add some instant intrigue, this is it.




Lipstick

Pretty Please-- pale pink pearl (lustre)
Intricate-- frosted cool icy taupe (frost)




Lipglass

Icescape-- sheer pale pink with pink pearl (frost)
Utterly Discrete-- sheer frosted cool icy mauve (frost)




Eye Shadow
Pincurl-- dusty white (frost)
Hypnotizing-- frosted greyed mauve (frost)
Love Lace-- frosted mid-tone grey-ish blue (veluxe pearl)
Suave Intentions-- light frosted silver blue (veluxe pearl)




Kohl Power
Sense of Style-- blackened deep marine blue
Raven-- intense red with black pearl
Feline-- rich black

Eye Kohl
Fascinating-- intense matte white





Zoom Lash
Zoomblack-- rich black

Brows
Stud-- deep rich blackened brown





Lash

44 Lash-- unique combination of separate bundles at inner corner and dramatic winged outer corner





Nail Lacquer

Light Affair-- creamy pale grey taupe


i love Light Affair-- it's such an amazing, refreshing color! visit maccosmetics.com or your local MAC retailer for more info.

what do you think of the Love Lace collection??


xo
info and images courtesy of MAC; collages created by me :)



By Crew