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Floral Candles from Slatkin & Co. Help Set the Mood this Valentine’s Day

January 28th, 2012 by Denise Shively

Are you looking to create the perfect romantic atmosphere this Valentine’s Day? Look no further than these floral scented candles by Slatkin & Co., available at Bath and Body Works. Who needs a bouquet of fresh flowers when these floral scents will last long after February 14?

Slatkin & Co. ‘First Bloom’ Candle

This delicate blend combines peony, dewy pear, water lotus and sweet apple blossom to perfume the air with a crisp, fresh floral scent that will create a very vibrant atmosphere for Valentine’s Day.

Slatkin & Co. ‘Pink Tulip’ Candle

Oh-so-feminine and very fresh, this candle blends the fragrances of fresh cut tulips, soft lilac and hyacinth with just a hint of watery violet and sandalwood – perfect for a romantic evening at home.

Slatkin & Co. ‘Flower Shop’ Candle

True to its name, this bouquet in candle form smells exactly like what you would expect! A blend of freesia, hyacinth and sweet lilac are combined with cooling greens to create a truly intoxicating aroma.

Slatkin & Co. ‘Jungle Kiss’ Candle

Inhale the amazing aroma of ginger lily, sweet peach, coconut, sandalwood and verbena, and be prepared to spend a romantic night in with your special someone.

All of these candles are available via Bath and Body Works. They retail for $3.50 for 1.6 oz; $9.50 for 4.0 oz, and $19.50 for the 14.5 oz. size.

Posted in Holiday Features, New Products Related Topics: Bath And Body Works, Bath and Body Works candles, First Bloom Candle, Flower Shop Candle, Jungle Kiss Candle, Pink Tulip Candle, Slatkin & Co candles, Slatkin & Co., Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day candles

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New Beauty Products You Need in your Makeup Bag

January 23rd, 2012 by Denise Shively

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It’s a new year, so why not clean out your makeup bag to make room for some of the latest and greatest in beauty? With so many hot new products to hit the market recently, I dare you to read this list and not covet at least one of the products here!

1. Hello Kitty Parisienne Palette

This gorgeous Paris-themed palette combines four Charmmy eye shadows and a flattering blush to help you create looks or touch up on the go. Palette includes:

0.07 oz Charmmy eyeshadow in pearlized creamy beige
0.07 oz Charmmy eyeshadow in glittery dark brown
0.07 oz Charmmy eyeshadow in matte bright purple
0.07 oz Charmmy eyeshadow in matte blue/gray shadow
0.3 oz Blush in pearlized medium pink

($36, Sephora)

2. Too Faced Natural Flirt Makeup Collection

This limited edition collection from Too Faced contains everything you need for eyes, lips and face. Packaged in a feminine makeup bag, the collection includes:

Shadow Insurance in Candlelight
Magic Mushroom Eyeshadow
Lashgasm Mascara
Pink Leopard Bronzer
Petite Retractable Brush
Glamour Gloss in This Is Pretty

($45, Dillards)

3. L’Oreal Magic Lumi Concealer

A brand new concealer from L’Oreal, this light-reflecting concealer works to diminish dark circles and helps your skin look lit from within. Whether you want to conceal flaws or attain a more radiant complexion, this concealer is definitely worth a try.

($10, Drugstores)

4. Benefit Cosmetics Chachatint

If you’re familiar with Benefit’s other cheek and lip stains, you may want to try their newest version -chachatint. This mango-hued cheek and lip stain is designed to give skin a sun-kissed glow, perfect for making a pale winter complexion look like you just came back from a tropical vacation.

($29, Benefit)

5. Maybelline Super Stay 14 Hour Lipstick

This lipstick, designed for up to 14 hours of wear, was also formulated to feel creamy and lightweight instead of cake-y and dried out on lips. With a huge selection of shades to choose from, you’re almost guaranteed to find your perfect match.

($8.99, Drugstores)

Which of these new beauty products are you eager to try?

Posted in Beauty Products, Makeup, New Products Related Topics: Benefit Cosmetics Chachatint, Hello Kitty Parisienne Palette, L'oreal magic lumi concealer, Maybelline Super Stay 14 Hour Lipstick, new beauty products, Sephora, Too Faced Natural Flirt Collection

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Lancome Roseraie Des Delices Spring 2012 Beauty Collection

January 20th, 2012 by Denise Shively

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There are a lot of new beauty collections for spring 2012, but the Lancome Spring 2012 Color Collection Roseraie Des Delices is easily one of my favorites for the season. Below, I’ve highlighted the new products for the spring line, so check them out and make room in your beauty bag for these gorgeous new eyeshadows, lip colors and more.

Eyes

Limited Edition Spring 2012 Collection Eye Palette Eye Brightening All-In-One 5-Shadow & Liner (2 new palettes)

Both palettes in this limited edition spring 2012 collection are stunning, and include “Rose Romance,” a palette of soft pinks, peach and burgundy shadows, and “Vert Tendresse,” a flattering mix of mint and forest greens. Each shadow can be worn alone or combined for the perfect eye look and all of the shadows are designed to wear for up to 8 hours.

($49/each)

Le Stylo Waterproof Eyeliner (two new shades)

Lancome’s Le Stylo Waterproof Eyeliner includes two new shades that are perfect for spring: “Blanc,” a pure white designed to brighten eyes, and “Green Petal,” a frosty, pastel mint green for a bright pop of color.

($25.50/each)

Face

La Roseraie Illuminating Smooth Powder

This gorgeous rosy pink and pastel shimmer color compact is a great all-in-one compact for cheeks and face, and will impart a subtle shimmer and rosy glow to brighten even the dullest complexions.

($42)

Lips

L’Absolu Rouge Nu (two shades: Sweet Marmalade and Rose Petal)
Le French Touch Absolu Nu (Cotton Candy)
Color Fever Gloss (three shades: Green Petal, Tangerine Petal and Rose Petal)

By far my favorite offerings from Lancome’s 2012 makeup collection are the lip colors. With two new lipsticks to choose from and a new lip gloss, you can find something for everyone. All of the shades are perfect for spring, but the lip gloss is definitely my favorite with their sheer pastel shades and their moisturizing, never sticky, application.

($26.50-35/each)

Which products are your favorite from the spring collection?

Posted in Beauty Products, Makeup, New Products Related Topics: Color Fever Gloss, Eye Palette Eye Brightening All-In-One 5-Shadow & Liner, L'Absolu Rouge Nu, Lancome, Lancome Roseraie des Delices Spring 2012 Collection, Le French Touch Absolu Nu, Le Stylo Waterproof Eyeliner, spring beauty collections

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Cover Your Boots with CovFurs

January 6th, 2012 by Sara Cornell

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Frigid temps finally hit the East Coast this week, and even if there isn’t any snow to speak of, winter is definitely here. Which means you probably are going to spend a whole lot of time in boots. Which can get pretty boring, because chances are everyone around you is wearing the same kind of boot. If you want to stand out in the crowd a bit, try the new CovFurs. Made of high quality faux fur, they add a rich elegant look to any boot and allow you to express your mood on any given day. Feeling Furocious (sorry!)…try the tiger print:

Tan Zebra CovFur

Or go glam with a sleek chinchilla style:

CovFurs look and feel like real fur but are always faux. And Best of all, all CovFur products are made in the USA. CovFurs also offers a line of complimentary faux fur scarves to complete your winter look. Priced at $39.99 per pair, you can create a whole new boot wardrobe without breaking the bank. CovFurs are available on-line at Covfurs.com.

Posted in Accessories, Affordable Fashion, Faux Fur, New Products, Shoes Shoes Shoes!, Shopping Related Topics: Boot Covers, CovFurs, Faux Fur Accessories, Shoes, Winter Fashion

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Celebrate the Launch of the ‘audrey’ Scarf Collection from Audrey Lam with a 30% Off Promo Code

December 10th, 2011 by Denise Shively

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A new collection of luxury scarves from NYC based designer Audrey Lam has recently launched – just in time for the holiday season! The new collection, dubbed audrey, features several gorgeous scarves that are as practical as they are fashionable.

A few notable pieces in the collection include Audrey “Graffiti”, made from 100% silk satin; 5% of the proceeds from the sale of this scarf will also go to benefit The Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund through globalgiving.org ($375.)

The Audrey “Lulu” Collection; choose from 100% silk twill or 100% silk chiffon with hand-rolled finish; available in black, red or peach ($172 and $148.)

Finally, we also love the Audrey “Ella Floral” scarf, made from 100% silk ($258)

Do you like what you see? Now through January 1, 2012, simply use code “audrey30″ at checkout to receive 30% off your entire order at audreyinc.com. Please be sure to come back to this post and let us know what you splurged on!

Posted in Accessories, New Products, Promotions Related Topics: 30% off promo code, Audrey Ella Floral, Audrey Graffiti, Audrey Lam, Audrey Lulu, audrey scarf collection, globalgiving.org, luxury scarves, promo codes

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Review: J.Jill Marled Sweater Coat

December 2nd, 2011 by Lucie Amberg

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Even here in SoCal, the weather turned chilly right before Thanksgiving, so I found myself giving thanks for a cozy item I had for review. The J.Jill marled sweater coat is a full-length, cardigan style sweater in a plush (and surprisingly soft) wool.

Since I have yet to reach 5’3″ on the measuring stick (after 20 years of trying), I have never worn a sweater coat before. It’s always seemed like too much for a petite person, and this one was a bit long for me. Despite that, like all J.Jill items I’ve tried, it’s very well made. The shoulders and body of the sweater are beautifully tailored, avoiding the slightly sloppy look of some sweater coats. It would just work better on someone who’s at least 5’6″.

That said, I certainly enjoyed it. First of all, it’s quite warm; in fact, the only thing currently in my closet that’s warmer is my winter coat. Whenever it actually gets cold here, my house turns into an igloo, so having this sweater coat was crucial during our recent frosty spell. And even though I’m typically sensitive to wool (to the point of not wearing it), this wool is so high-quality that it’s actually soft enough to curl up in.

Also, the marled pattern is lovely– a pretty mix of browns, greys, and creams. It’s a great going-apple-picking-in-New-England kind of look. If I lived in a cold clime and were taller, that’s exactly how I’d wear it, just toss it on over jeans. I Polyvored the following, though, to show you how I wore it while compensating for my (lack of) height.

Wearing black from top to bottom gave me an illusion of length, so the sweater coat didn’t look overwhelming. If I’d really wanted to stretch that, I could have worn a boot with a heel.
So while this item presents a few challenges for my fellow petites, I can definitely recommend it for taller ladies. It is a true classic, the type of piece I can envision someone gleefully pulling out every October.

The J.Jill Marled Sweater Coat retails for $199.

Fashionable Media Review Policy: This item was presented to me, at no cost, by the manufacturer or representing PR agency. My opinion is my own and not influenced by compensation, monetary or otherwise.

Posted in Fall Fashion, Fashion Advice, How To Wear..., New Products, Outfit Ideas, Reviews, Sweaters & Vests, Winter Fashion Related Topics: cold weather, fall fashion. fall 2011, j. jill, lucie, Review, Sweater, sweater coat, Wool

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American Apparel Launches their First Line of Lip Glosses

November 16th, 2011 by Denise Shively

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American Apparel, a company known for their popular clothing line, has just announced the launch of their first line of lip glosses. The lip glosses will be joining their current palette of “Made in the U.S.A.” beauty products, and will feature nine colorful shades.

Creative Director Marsha Brady says:

We worked on the formula until we had a non-sticky application that moisturized and felt great on your lips. These are colors for everyone. Over the last few months of color trials employees were eager to see them and try them on, so we got to see how they performed on many different complexions. We’re really happy with how pretty and natural they look on everyone.

The names of the lip glosses are just as provocative as the colors, from “Pantytime,” (an apricot-hued pink) and “Legalize LA,” (a vivid red.) The colors in the collection were also designed to flatter a variety of complexions and moods, from bold colors to wear-everywhere natural tones. Plus, all of the lip glosses are mineral oil, petroleum, fragrance and cruelty-free.

American Apparel lipgloss will retail for $12 per tube, and be available in American Apparel stores and online. For more information, visit AmericanApparel.net.

Posted in Beauty Products, New Products Related Topics: American Apparel, American Apparel beauty, American Apparel beauty products, American Apparel lip gloss, new beauty products, new lip glosses, new makeup

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