Posted on 23 December 2008
Christmas is no longer just coming; it has pulled up in the driveway, unloaded its suitcases, and is about ready to ring your doorbell. Ready? Neither are we. So this week, we’ll bring you present pretty picks that won’t make it look like somehow, you completely forgot about the holiday.
Juicy Loves Sephora Bowler Lip Gloss Charm
One of life’s universal truths: Every girl on the receiving end of a gift loves jewellery. Unlike keychains, ties, and mugs, it’s also the one thing you can get last-minute that never looks last-minute.
Second universal truth:
Juicy is impossible to resist. With their
omgsocute designs and hefty charms, the “
I wonder if she’ll secretly hate this?” risk you run when giving this is about .001%. That risk drops even further when the bowler charm is opened to reveal a hidden gloss. Because the third universal truth: The only thing that makes jewellery better is makeup.
Posted on 22 December 2008
The peak of the holiday season has passed and may have left you in the middle of holiday stress. Last minute parties, travel, shopping and work deadlines can take a toll on the body and mind.
Here are a few products, tips and tricks to save you time and get you into the new year…
Sleep your way to glowing skin and revitalized hair.
The average female needs 9 hours of sleep a night! This is time your body needs for proper cellular repair. Use your time off this holiday to catch up on sleep, before resting, apply a hair mask or oil. Wake up with shiny hair and a healthy scalp. Try Saaf Organic enriching hair oil or Weleda Rosemary hair oil. Both wonderful products that I use regularly. If you skin is feeling tired and dull apply a facial oil or nutrient rich moisturizer, be sure to cover your whole body, not just your face!
Radiate energy.
Wake up tired eyes by applying an eyecream first thing in the morning. That is, after drinking an 8oz glass of water, your skin needs water to glow. Apply a serum made to repair and feed the skin such as The Body Deli’s, Vital C Serum. Still feel like you need some extra repair? Apply a face mask while in the shower. This saves time while you wash your hair or shave your legs.
Reinvent your makeup.
Use makeup to your advantage, brighten eyes with Nvey Eco Makeup, add a hint of color with Afterglow Mineral Cosmetics. There are a handful of great natural makeup brands that have fun new products to offer. Lets not forget Korres, Tarte and Dr. Hauschka, plenty of options!
Spend this week relaxing, celebrating and reflecting!
Posted on 22 December 2008
Christmas is no longer just coming; it has pulled up in the driveway, unloaded its suitcases, and is about ready to ring your doorbell. Ready? Neither are we. So this week, we’ll bring you present pretty picks that won’t make it look like somehow, you completely forgot about the holiday.
You’ve gone green* but compared with
her, you can barely tell your parabens from your pthalates. She’s the friend who reads plastic recycling symbols like a second language, has already offset her carbon footprint for 2009, and named her dog
Epa.
And yet, she makes going natural look spectacularly glamorous. Treat your green goddess to Urban Decay’s collection of shadows housed in a box made of sustainable bamboo that’s beautifully designed. And when she asks, tell her yes, even the brush is eco-friendly.
*Public transportation totally counts! Even if you’re only doing it because you don’t have a car.
Posted on 17 December 2008
If you are on the wedding dress diet like me this holiday season you can thank Mrs. Claus and her little elves at Korres for inventing the limited edition Korres Sugar & Spice Collection ($12). The pack of three organic shower gels is the right mix of indulgence, delicious and guilt-free. Oh, yeah and they totally clean your hot (read: not eating sweets) bod too.
Using the Honey Spice is like bathing in a gooey, sugary crème brûlée, while the Hot Spiced Chocolate evokes a dark cocoa-covered Maraschino cherry. The Sugar Glazed Clementine smells a little more grapefruit-y than any other citrus, and it is so invigorating on a cold winter morn, you almost feel as if you are showering in the Sunshine State. All three are packed with essential vitamins and skin hydrators to keep you supple and sexy while smelling super sweet. The only negativo of this low-cal treat is the fact that the tubes of gel, although slim and small, are a bit too big (.69 oz to be exact) to fly at airport security.
–Jenna Mahoney
Posted on 15 December 2008
Posted on 10 December 2008
Ever watch a movie like Mr & Mrs Smith and wonder where her tattoos go? Honestly. One minute she’s walking down the red carpet with 167 ink spots - just counting the ones you can see - and the next minute, poof! She shows up on screen with nothing.
Not that you’re sitting around obsessing over it. Or are about to head home for the holiday and still can’t decide how to broach your new Celtic cross tat with grandma.
Here’s the secret:
CoverFx Total Coverage Cream Foundation. Creamy enough to go on whatever body part, but thick enough to grab hold and stay put. All through dinner. All through stewing and sweating every time grandma looks at your wrist. And all through wiping your brow with a big, “Phew!” when your dad finally drives her home.
Sephora eGift Certificate
Urban Decay Sustainable Shadow Box 
