New! NARS Hearts New York City Limited Edition Gift Set

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  One thing NARS Cosmetics and I have in common (other than my devotion to the brand) is that we LOVE New York City! I’ve only been there once but I have plans to go back again and again and again. What an interesting, vibrant, dynamic and versatile city!! Since my trips to NYC are [...]

CEW 2013 Beauty Award Winners

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COSMETIC EXECUTIVE WOMEN ANNOUNCES THE YEAR’S BEST BEAUTY PRODUCTS Industry Leaders Select 2013’s Most Innovative Products at the Insiders’ Choice Awards  Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) celebrated this year’s breakthrough beauty products yesterday at the 19th Annual CEW Beauty Insiders’ Choice Awards. This year, CEW awarded 36 products across 30 product categories, plus Best Seller Awards, the Indie Beauty [...]

What’s In April Ispy Bag?

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    This month’s Ipsy sample bag is the third and best of the three. I haven’t been impressed with the previous two so this was a nice change. The theme for April is Pretty in Pink, I’m down with that. There are four products, two full sized–I’m down with that too. The bag is [...]

Review, Pics and Swatches: Shiseido Spring 2013 Makeup Collection

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Shiseido’s Artistic Director Dick Page has created a beautiful collection inspired by the stunning colors of the seascape–the sunset, sand dunes and seashells. Today we’ll take a look at one of the eye shadow trios–RD299 Beach Grass. The collection includes two Eye Shadow Trios ($33):  RD 711 Pink Sands  – inspired by sand dunes with the colors [...]

Review, Pics, Swatches: Burberry Light Glow Pink Coral Blush

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    Burberry launched a spring/summer collection earlier this year that included two new blushes; Coral Pink and Hydrangea Pink ($42). The goal of the collection was to introduce “radiant colour” into their otherwise neutral range. I purchased Coral Pink, a warm dark pink with a hint of coral. It has a soft, satin finish with [...]

New! Laura Mercier Creme Smooth Lip Colours!

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Two of 14 new $26 Laura Mercier Creme Smooth Lip Colours available now at Laura Mercier counters and  online . What would I do without Laura Mercier to keep this 50 *cough*something lady looking pretty and polished? Seriously, virtually every product in the line works beautifully for me! It’s the best brand for over 40′s and er…over [...]

The Lipstick League Week of 3/4/13

Question of the Week – What essential products would you recommend to a friend who is just starting to build her beauty arsenal? Pink Sith – thinks that her Birchbox subscription is trying to break up with her based on the contents of the box from February. Prime Beauty – takes the confusion out of the myriad [...]

Which Eyeliner is Right For You?

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I was in a hurry yesterday and forgot to put my eyeliner on. As I took a last look in the mirror before departing for work, I was astounded at how nekkid I looked!  My eyes looked old and tired. I looked ‘unfinished’ somehow, not polished how I like to look. That’s why I’m a [...]