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Gift Ideas: For Teens and Makeup Lovers

November 20, 2012 By The Fashionable Housewife

Looking for the perfect gift for that hard to buy for teen girl in your life? We have a list of fabulous gifts we KNOW she’d love!

Stila Snow Angel Color Palette – $39 at www.stilacosmetics.com

Create as many holiday looks as there are snowflakes in the sky with Stila’s NEW festive holiday color palette that comes in a cute snowflake-shaped pan. This set contains 12 flattering cheek colors and 18 versatile eye shadows that can be worn wet or dry for a countless number of looks. The palette comes with a deluxe Stay All Day Waterproof Volumizing Mascara to complete any look in seconds. Use the included step-by-step look book for inspiration and tips so you can be an expert in no time at all.

Stila Written in the Stars Eye Shadow Palette – $20 at www.stilacosmetics.com

Your eyes will twinkle and shine with this heavenly eye shadow palette that comes in a whimsical star-shape. It contains 12 gorgeous, yet neutral eye shadow shades that can be mixed and matched for many different looks. This set is only $20, making it the perfect gift for every girl on your list (including yourself) this Christmas season.

Stila Luxe Eye Shadow Palette – $45 at www.stilacosmetics.com

This luxurious eye shadow palette features a mix of six cream-to-powder eye shadows and three micro-matte shades that are both versatile and sexy. You can play with different textures easily, even if you are new to makeup. The cream-to-powder eye shadows dolls you up with sparkle, while the micro-matte shadows deliver long-lasting color. This unique palette comes with a built-in mirror, look book manual and a Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Ladyfish (golden pewter). The perfect gift for a teenage girl that has recently started wearing makeup!

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COTERIE.COM Launches Today!

September 17, 2012 By The Fashionable Housewife

Coterie.com launched TODAY! Sign up now and be one of the first to access this new online luxury beauty retailer!

Coterie is an exclusive, members-only site featuring an ultra-selective collection of the newest and most sought-after beauty products. In collaboration with top makeup artists, stylists and industry trendsetters, Coterie provides the woman on-the-go access to everything she needs to know, all in one place.

I got an exclusive look at Coterie, last week, thanks to iFabbo! I was able to preview the site, see how it works AND I got a FREE GIFT courtesy of Butter London and Coterie.com.

The color is “Wallis” and it’s a gorgeous metallic sparkly green color that is perfect for Fall.

A huge thanks to Coterie, iFabbo and Butter London for giving us a sneak peek at the awesome new website that will be our new obsession.

Click here to sign up now!

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The Most Amazing Make Up…Ever…

February 14, 2012 By Sara Cornell

About a million years ago when I was in high school, Clinique came out with a Lip Shine that wasn’t a matte lipstick or a gloss, but a combination of the two, which instantly became a hit with women everywhere. One of the colors offered was #16, Black Honey. What was so amazing about this particular color is that it flatters EVERYONE – regardless of your skin tone or eye color or your lip shape and texture. Black Honey is probably one of make up history’s great all time achievements! And now the color is being translated in to a Shimmering Tones Powder that may rank up there as make up history’s all time great achievement #2.

Clinique Shimmering Tones Powder in Black Honey

Clinique’s Black Honey Shimmering Tones Powder is a limited edition, multitone powder. The cult favorite Black Honey shimmers in this beautifully blended powder, instantly creating a sheer, subtle radiance that looks great on everyone, just like the classic that inspired it.

Believe me, this powder is like magic. I’ve been sick for the past few days, and when I looked in the mirror this morning my skin resembled a cross between the Crypt Keeper and Princess Fiona (after she married Shrek…) Two swipes of this shimmering powder and, damn, if I didn’t look healthy and vibrant! It’s even better on a good day, giving you just enough sparkle that people say, “Wow, you look great…did you cut your hair or something…?” I don’t know what it is about the Black Honey color, but it does something magical and it works for everyone and with every skin tone.

Available for a limited time only through Sephora, Shimmering Tones Powder in Black Honey retails for $32.50 – and it’s well worth the investment!

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Get More out of Your Beauty Products with Beauty Spoons

February 8, 2012 By Sara Cornell

Doesn’t it make you NUTS when you’re trying to get the last valuable drops of your favorite (and super expensive) lotion or potion out of the container but it just won’t budge? I feel like the way packaging is designed these days it is meant to frustrate the consumer and make us wasteful, because there always seems to be at least 4 or 5 days worth of product trapped in the bottle that you just can’t reach.

Well now, thanks to Beauty Spoon you can get every last drop out of your bottle.

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The patent-pending Beauty Spoon® is designed with an ergonomic handle and
flexible stem making it easy to retrieve every ounce of liquid and cream located
at the bottom of your product bottles and containers. The Beauty Spoon® also comes equipped with a contoured spoon for retaining and scooping out as much liquid as possible. When finished, simply wash the Beauty Spoon® with soap and water and start bragging to your friends about all the money you saved!It’s the essential beauty tool that maximizes the use of all your beauty products!

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I was given a bottle of La Mer Concentrate that clocks in at a whopping $375 for 1.7 oz (yes, you read that right…) and thanks to Beauty Spoon, I have extended the life of the Concentrate by at least a week, maybe more, because this handy tool always seems to find just a tiny bit more product tucked in the deep recesses of the bottle! If you are frustrated by tossing bottles and jars that still have days worth of beauty in them, I highly recommend the Beauty Spoon.

Beauty Spoons cost $9.99 for a set of two, and are available for purchase on line at BeautySpoon.com

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15 Minute Valentine’s Day Makeup

January 27, 2012 By Denise Shively

If you’re pressed for time on Valentine’s Day, this quick 15 minute guide to getting gorgeous will help you save time and still have you looking pretty for that special someone – or for just a night out with the girls!

1. Prime

Start with a clean, moisturized face, and use a foundation primer to help even out your skin tone and keep your makeup flawless. I like e.l.f. Studio Mineral Infused Face Primer ($6, eyeslipsface.com,) but feel free to use your favorite primer for this step.

2. Foundation/Concealer

For light coverage, a tinted moisturizer is best, followed by spot treating problem areas with a bit of concealer. However, if you need full coverage, choose a lightweight foundation like Laura Mercier Creme Smooth Foundation ($50, Sephora) for buildable coverage that lasts. Use a foundation brush or a makeup sponge for a smooth finish.

3. Blush

Impart skin with a rosy glow by dusting CoverGirl TruBlend Blush Naturally Luminous Powder in Pure Romance 425 ($7.29, drugstore.com) over cheeks.

4. Eyes

Because you’re in a hurry, choose one eyeshadow to sweep over lids and in the crease. For a standout look, choose a shimmery neutral like taupe, sand, bronze or something in between. Make sure to line the upper and lower lash line with black eyeliner, such as Prestige Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil ($5.25, drugstores) and coat lashes with one to two coats of a volumizing and lengthening mascara.

5. Lips

For lip color that lasts all night, choose a lip stain that you can simply sweep on and forget about. One to try: NYC Smooch Proof 16 Hour Lipstain, ($4-6, drugstores.) If you prefer a glossy finish rather than a matte look, simply apply the stain and then coat lips in your favorite clear gloss for a shiny, sexy finish.

There you have it! Your 15 minute guide to easy Valentine’s Day makeup that will look just as gorgeous as if you spent hours pulling your look together. Do you have any favorite time-saving tips for getting gorgeous in a flash? Share them with me in the comments.

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Mally Roncal to Give Away Two Exclusive Fashion Week Trips!

January 11, 2012 By Amanda Davis

Renowned makeup artist Mally Roncal is giving away two exclusive trips to New York Fashion Week! One fan will have the chance to assist her and her make up artistry team backstage at the Tracy Reese show and another fan will have the chance to attend the show as a guest.

From January 5th, 2012 to January 20th, 2012, aspiring makeup artists start by creating a video showing Mally their “amazois” makeup skills. The entrant will need to log onto Facebook.com/mallybeauty to fill out the entry form. The Mally Beauty team will select the finalists on January 21st, 2012; the finalists’ videos will be uploaded to youtube.com/mallytvproductions on January 23rd.

As a fan, all you have to do is subscribe to Mally’s YouTube Channel, Mally TV Productions, and comment on any of the finalists’ videos. The winning commenter will be chosen at random and will win a trip to NYC and a ticket to the Tracy Reese show; the aspiring makeup artist will be selected by the Mally Beauty team, based on makeup artistry and talent, and will be backstage at Tracy Reese show. The winners will be notified on January 26th, 2012 and announced on the Mally Beauty Facebook, Twitter and Youtube channels.

Not only is this an exciting contest, but aspiring makeup artists will also have a once a lifetime chance to utilize Mally as a mentor and learn her tricks and tips first-hand!

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Clinique Chubby Sticks for Lips

December 20, 2011 By Sara Cornell

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I was at Sephora buying stocking stuffers yesterday and came across the Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Color Balm. HOW DID I NOT KNOW ABOUT THESE? They are FANTASTIC! The size of a giant crayon, they glide on and soothe like Chap Stick, provide a glaze of rich color that lasts and lasts, offer just enough shine to make your face light up but not so much that your man is griping about all the gloss you’re wearing and come in a variety of luscious colors.

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I bought one in almost every color (I have a lot of stockings to fill, including mine!) and stashed one in my purse and one in the car console. Just in case. I love the texture and richness of these glosses. Retailing for $15 each, you can buy Clinique Chubby Sticks at Sephora, most major department stores and Clinique.com