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New! Make Up Forever Uplight Review

March 30, 2011 By

Achieving sexy, glowing skin for spring has never been easier! This new illuminating gel from Make Up Forever can work as a highlight to give skin radiance that appears to come from within! You can apply it anywhere, from lids to cheeks and browbones.

This works for any skin tone, and is available in 8 different shades with three different finishes: Dewy, pearly, and sparkling.  The dewy and pearly gels are formulated with Make up Forever Star Powder for an iridescent glow, while the sparkling gels are made with Make Up Forever Diamond Powder for a subtle shimmer. You can mix Uplight into foundation or a cream blush for an all-over luminous glow.

Uplight is comprised of more than 70% water so it stays light on the skin for all day lasting glow. Uplight also contains mango butter, but no oil so you’ll get hydration without the greasy “you need a shower” after-effect of typical highlights.

I was sent a sample of this in sparkling copper, and it is beyond excellent! Here is how I wore it:

I applied a primer to my face and then apply uplight to my cheek bones. Then I applied a medium coverage foundation over top and finished with a light powder.

I swear, it looked like someone turned lights on under my skin. Uplight is a lovely highlight if you know how to use it. The sparkling gels are shimmery enough to go on top, but if you want to tone down the sparkle, put it underneath or with your foundation.

My verdict: Uplight is perfect for all skin tones and I recommend it to anyone looking to add a bit of glow to their spring and summer make-up.

Where to buy:
Sephora.com SRP $29 US, $33 CANADA

You’ll be able to find Uplight in Make Up Forever boutiques & Studios at Sephora in April/May 2011. Canada buyers can find them in select Sephora stores in April/May 2011

Will you be giving Uplight a try?
xox,

 

Andrea

*Note: The featured product for this review was provided to me, at no cost, for the sole purpose of product testing. All Opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced in any way. I am not receiving monetary compensation for this review.

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China Glaze Summer 2011

March 27, 2011 By

ESCAPE THIS SUMMER WITH HIGH SHINE AND BRIGHT SHIMMER!

China Glaze Introduces Six Sizzling Shimmers and Cremes!

The colors will go on with a super shimmery or super smooth creamy look. You can wear them alone or mix and match for a funky summer style all your own. With bikini season right around the corner, you can grab a polish that matches your swimsuit. I have several, so I’m going to be mixing and matching with my bikini prints.

Escape with China Glaze this summer with a tropical array of delightfully brilliant, and bright colors! Mix and match these hot hues to make mani’s and pedi’s pop, and bring a little island fun to your summer. The newest colors include:

 

·        Papaya Punch: Crème based vivid orange.

·        108 Degrees: Flirtatious berry pink with specks of micro glitter.

·        Senorita Bonita: Passionate purple shimmer with pink micro glitter.

·        Blue Iguana: Bold and daring blue with tons of sparkle.

·        Cha Cha Cha: Vivacious shimmer green.

·        Electric Pineapple: High intensity lime green with a creme base.

 

Take a vacation this summer with China Glaze. Vacation in color!

 

The China Glaze Island Escape collection will be available as part of a 6 piece box collection, 6 piece counter display, 12 piece counter display and 36 piece rack.

 

China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde.

 

China Glaze nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, visit: www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ChinaGlaze

 

China Glaze is a division of American International Industries.

 

About American International Industries

For nearly 40 years, AII has been the leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of innovative, quality beauty and skin care products for men and women.  Our product lines include Ardell, Andrea, Body Drench, Bye Bye Blemish, Checi, China Glaze, Clean + Easy, Clubman/Pinaud, Duo, European Secrets, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, Gypsy Lash, IBD, Jeris-Lustray, No Tweeze/Micro Tweeze, ‘N Rage, Prolinc, RAW, Seche, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Waterworks,  Winning Nails, Woltra, Woody’s,  and Youthair. For more information, visit our website: www.aiibeauty.com.

 

I’m so excited for this collection! I love tropical-inspired nail polishes, and these colors will pop perfectly next to all my hot summer fashion pieces!!

Will YOU be picking up a polish from this collection?

xox,

 

Andrea

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Hollywood’s Must Have Hairstyle: The CHOP!

March 26, 2011 By

From Jennifer Aniston’s sultry “Lop” (long + chop) to Ashlee Simpson’s precious pixie crop chop, the chop has been catching on like wildfire. There are so many ways to score a chop that fits you. Personally, I am a fan of Jen’s “Lop”, it’s very modern and as long as the front isn’t too long, it actually seems like a laid back, classy style. But this look is so versatile it can be wild and sexy too, check out how Brooklyn Decker (the newest chop recruit) sports a wispy layered chop that is almost a bob, but not quite smooth enough.

How can you score this style? I though you’d never ask! Tommy Buckett, the elite stylng consultant for Sedu (and tress tamer to the stars) has some helpful hints to get you to score the chop and join the ranks of Hollywood’s hair mavens.

Ashlee Simpson sporting her pixie.

 

Katherine Heigl sporting a sexy chop

 

The Tools

“I swear by the SEDU Revolution Pro Tourmaline Ionic 4000i Dryer.” Says Tommy Buckett, Sedu Elite Styling Consultant & celebrity stylist. “The ionic power eliminates frizz and static, leaving hair incredibly silky and smooth. Trust me, my clients walk out of the salon looking fabulous!”

 

Don’t have time to flat iron? Build instant volume as you create wispy, undone texture to your tresses with Sedu Beach Beauty Sea Salt Spray! Run fingers through the hair, shaking to add some wave, spritz all over and you’ll get that effortless look a la Brooklyn Decker!

 

Both the Revolution Pro Tourmaline Ionic 4000i Dryer, and the Beach Beauty Sea Salt Spray are available at Folica.com

 

Where to buy:

Sedu Revolution Pro Tourmaline Ionic 4000i Dryer: SRP $159.99

Sedu Beach beauty Sea Salt Spray: SRP $15.99

 

How long is your hair? Will you be sporting a chop this spring?

 

xox,

 

Andrea

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Reese Witherspoon Launches Avon Women’s Empowerment Bracelet

March 26, 2011 By

The new 2011 Avon Foundation Empowerment Bracelet supports ending violence against women as 100 percent of the net profits from the sales will benefit the Avon Foundation for Women programs dedicated to ending violence against women. The domestic violence statistics for just one ordinary day in the United States are staggering:

  • Three women will die at the hands of an intimate partner
  • More than 70,000 domestic violence victims will receive services from domestic violence programs
  • Another 10,000 will be turned away for lack of resources
  • Domestic violence hotlines will receive more than 22,000 calls

In support of International Women’s Day on March 8th, raise awareness and help end violence against women. This bracelet stands as an amblem of support for women worldwide.

 

ABOUT THE BRACELET:

“It’s unacceptable that 1 in 3 women worldwide is the victim of violence. Help us ensure infinite possibilities for all women by speaking out against domestic violence, speaking up for women’s empowerment and purchasing a product dedicated to changing that statistic.”  – Reese Witherspoon (Avon Global Ambassador & Honorary Chair www.avonfoundation.org)

 

The new Empowerment Bracelet features assorted faux-stone, glass and silvertone beads with an “infinity” charm, representing the unlimited opportunities for women when they live violence-free lives. Priced at $10.00 each, 100 percent of net profits ($8.04 for each bracelet sold) will benefit Avon Foundation for Women programs dedicated to ending violence against women.

Where to buy:

Avon

Will you buy a bracelet?

xox,

Andrea

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Blacksocks introduces the Sockscription!

March 25, 2011 By

I don’t know about the rest of you wives out there, but I have (on several occasions) had to pry hole-ridden dress socks from my husband’s mighty kung foo grip. The excuses are always “ but these are my favorite!” or “I haven’t had the chance to go out and buy new ones!”. No matter how much time is available in the day, sometimes it slips his mind that it’s time to get new socks (which he hates going out to buy).

Well a new company called Blacksocks offers “sockscriptions”, a way to always ensure he has a nice pair of fine quality socks at hand.

The story of this company is quite innovative:

After graduating from college with a marketing degree, BLACKSOCKS co-founder Samy Liechti began his career at an advertising agency. One afternoon, he was invited to go to dinner with Japanese business executives that same evening. He ran home to put on proper business attire and grabbed two black socks (or so he thought) from his sock drawer. Feeling good about his career, his corporate attire and the opportunity to have dinner with important clients, Samy was ready to impress his bosses, peers and Japanese colleagues.

A Japanese Custom: Remove Your Shoes

After a successful business dinner, the party was moved to a Japanese tea house, where it is customary to remove your shoes. Samy looked down and a feeling of dread and doom enveloped him. The two socks did not match. Worse yet, Samy’s big toe was sticking out of the faded fabric. There was a large hole in the right sock. He spent the rest of the evening sitting cross-legged, attempting to hide his foot. So much for business etiquette. In the eyes of his bosses and Japanese clients, his status declined – to the bottom of the sock pile. He was just a young, inexperienced executive, with no real style.

As the conversation continued, Samy could only think of one thing. Why wasn’t my sock drawer stocked with matching socks? How did this happen? As the evening progressed, he became more obsessed with this major humiliation. Then he thought of the solution.

The sockscription!

I for one was impressed with the quality of the socks. My husband tends to be pretty rough on his socks, wearing them on our hardwood floors, chasing after the cat in them, etc. He usually has holes in them by the next week. After two weeks of multiple washes and wears, the socks hold up the same as the first day he got them. No holes, no extra stretching, no thinning!! I’m impressed with the fabric quality and recommend them to anyone who’s husband is rough on his dress socks.

 

xox,

 

Andrea

 

The featured product for this review was provided to me, at no cost, for the sole purpose of product testing. All Opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced in any way. I am not receiving monetary compensation for this review.

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Zoya Nail Polish presents their Sunshine and Summertime Collections!

March 22, 2011 By

Zoya Nail Polish presents two new collections with six new metallics and six new creams for summer 2011.

Just in time for the warm weather, each of these colors offer a playful and fun compliment to all of your favorite summer wardrobe pieces! You can mix and match colors which is very on trend for spring, or you can stick to just one bright gold flecked color of your choice. I’ve got my eye on Rica and Mira, what are your favorites? Take a look below at the newest offerings from Zoya!

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Glamour Introduces Reality Show for the iPad!

March 18, 2011 By

Yep! You’ve read correctly, Glamour has partnered with Gap to bring you Glamour Girls. This reality show combines fashion and entertainment while featuring the hottest pieces from Gap’s spring collection.

During the show you get to meet the Glamour Girls- Sarah, Jenna, Anda, and Masha as they work their fashionable derrieres off to get the Glamour spring ad campaign done on time. Working a photoshoot isn’t all fun and games, it’s hard work and you’ll get to see how each girl handles the pressure.

This show provides viewers with an up close look at all the trends popping up for spring, and gives them a chance to win a $1,500 Gap shopping spree and a trip to New York City.

What do you have to do to win?

Watch the show and and play the trivia game for your chance to enter. For the official rules and competition info visit: Glamalert.com/glamourgirls

This show is downloaded free with the Glamour App!

As an added thank you, you will get 40% off your Gap spring collection purchase if you mention Glamour40 at checkout (in stores only).

 

What do you think ladies? Will you be tuning in to Glamour Girls?

xox,

Andrea


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