Shopping Break - Neiman Marcus Beauty Event

When you shop online or in store, take home a complimentary Neiman Marcus Exclusive tote in orange, turquoise, or pink and great treats with any cosmetics or fragrance purchase of $100 or more.

Here's a list of what comes inside:
• NM Exclusive Dior L'Or de Vie La Creme Yeux, L'Extrait, and La Creme, 0.03 oz. each
• Karl Lagerfeld Kapsule Eau de Toilette in Woody, Floriental, and Light, 1.2 ml each
• Clé de Peau Beauté Le Coton, 5 sheets
• Lancome Paris Definicils Mascara in Black, 0.09 oz.
• NM Exclusive Valentino Eau de Parfum, 0.06 oz.
• Molton Brown Ultrasmooth Coco de Mer Bath & Shower Gel, 1 oz.
• Bobbi Brown Invitation for full-size Blush in Pink Clay
• Kiehl's Since 1851 Superbly Restorative Argan Body Lotion, 0.17 oz.
• NM Exclusive La Mer Invitation for Creme de la Mer, 0.24 oz.
• Arrives in a NM exclusive tote in your choice of pink, turquoise, or orange.

Available online through March 9. In stores February 26 - March 8. Reserve yours in store now by visiting Neiman Marcus or calling your sales associate today!

Giveaway Break - Essie Body Language Nail Polish

Is everyone watching the Red Carpet? I love it! Before the Oscar's start, let me know who you thought had the best look and enter to win one bottle of Essie's Body Language!

***Giveaway***

I will randomly select ONE lucky winner to win a bottle of Essie's Body Language nail polish. Make sure to sign up, below, for your chance to win! You can enter up to once a day. For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list and/or post a link to this giveaway on your blog.

At this time, I'm only able to mail to US & Canada addresses. This contest will end on Friday, February 27th. I will announce the winner on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Academy Awards Red Carpet Beauty Report from Lancôme!

It’s the biggest night in Hollywood and the stars shined on the red carpet at the 81^st annual Academy Awards. Lancôme graced the faces of three Best Actress nominees; Kate Winslet, Anne Hathaway and Angelina Jolie. We’ve got the exclusive scoop on the looks created straight from the makeup artists who worked with these gorgeous ladies.

Kate Winslet looked beautiful in a multi-toned one shoulder YSL dress. Celebrity makeup artist Jillian Dempsey wanted to create a classic, natural look. First, she prepped Kate’s skin with Lancôme La Base Pro primer to create a smooth canvas for a polished complexion. She lightly brushed Lancôme Brow Expert in Naturel on the brows to play up their natural shape. Jillian Dempsey for Avon Pro Eyeshadow Trio in Ice Shimmer was applied to the eyes and the lashes were coated with Jillian Dempsey for Avon Pro Mascara in Black. To create a sheer, neutral colored lip, Lancôme Color Fever Lipstick in Old Flame was applied for a soft, matte finish.

Anne Hathaway looked regal in a sparkling jewel encrusted Armani Privé gown. Her makeup look was sophisticated and elegant. Anne’s perfect brows framed her face and her long, lush lashes really made her eyes pop. She donned a deep berry-toned lip to complete her look. To get Anne’s look, try Lancôme Le Crayon Poudre in Sable to fill in and shape the brows. Lightly dust Lancôme Color Design Eye Shadow in Ciel du Soir over the entire eyelid followed by Le Crayon Khôl in Black Ebony applied to the upper lash line. Lightly smudge so there are no harsh lines. Apply several coats of Lancôme Ôscillation Mascara for a faux-lash effect. For just a hint of color, dust Lancôme Blush Subtil in Sheer Amourose on the apples of the cheeks. To create her berry stained pout, apply Lancôme Color Fever Lipstick in Brickhouse.

Angelina Jolie looked stunning in a black strapless Elie Saab gown paired with beautiful emerald-colored jewels which added a striking burst of color. Celebrity makeup artist Mary Burton created Angelina’s flawless look. Mary applied Le Crayon Khôl in Black Ebony to the upper and lower lash lines. She emphasized the shape of Angelina’s eyes by applying more liner to the outer corners of the eye. Several coats of Ôscillation Mascara were applied to the upper lashes for added volume and length. Mary put a touch of pink to the cheeks using Shu Uemura Blush in M Pink 31 and applied it to her cheekbones near the temple. To create ultra-shiny and luminous lips, Mary used Juicy Tubes in Spring Fling.

Total Beauty Web Tour!

It’s week three of Bare Budget Beauty’s birthday bash, and this week you can enter to win a $50 gift card to Salon Hive! Hurry, you only have until February 23!

Viva Woman asks what should come first during a shower: shampoo or facial cleansing? and finds out why the sequence would make a difference.

Beauty Secrets Revealed Finally Launches LashMantra- 100% Natural Eyelash Growth Serumenter the Ageless Fantasy Giveaway to win a bottle (ARP $120.)

Read Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog’s review of new Ageless Fantasy perfume, and then

Beauty Anonymous features a preview of Paul & Joe Summer 2009 Makeup Collection.

Beauty Junkies Unite discovers Shampowder Hair Powder as an alternative to her favorite aerosol dry shampoo!

Learn hair dye secrets with Makeup Files’ Home Hair Dying 101. Plus, see Trisha with her brand new dark brown ‘do!

The Makeup Divas reviews Gillette Venus Embrace & Spa Breeze shavers.

More Than a Pretty Face interviews Trae Bodge Naperiala, Co-founder and Creative Director of Three Custom Color Specialists.

Get Trae’s Bronzed Goddess look for spring 2009 by entering our contest to win one of three Mood Lighting Shimmer Cremes in On Fire.

Beauty411 brings you a review of the new Olay Professional Pro-X Skincare line that is getting so much buzz!

Boutique Flair reviews the Crabtree & Evelyn Aromatherapy Distillations Body Wash. And, she’s giving away a Good For You Girls Complete Skin Care Kit - because good skin care starts early!

Neon Bible takes a look at beauty products from the 90s in the new feature Flashback Beauty

Face Candy reviews a Rihanna Favorite, Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask.

Alison of the Advice Sisters is covering Fashion Week from the runway. and backstage at Diesel, Carolina Hererra, Tory Burch, and more!

Brighten up your skin for spring! Dolce Beauty enlightens us on Aveda’s newest (Sodium Laureth Sulfate-Free!) skincare collection, Enbrightenment.

Need some new makeup brushes? Check out Glossypink’s pick!

Make sure you enter the giveaway over at Beauty in Real Life. Enter to win a bottle of Ralph Lauren Romance Always Yours - a $72 value. Click here for the details. Hurry, the contest ends Tuesday!!!

makeup loves me gives you the 411 on here!

What’s a Kitten Eye? Amber from Beauty Blogging Junkie reports from backstage at Twinkle to give you all the details.

This week, Daneen from Spoiled Pretty was a Barbie Girl in the Barbie World. Click here for your backstage pass to New York Fashion Week’s most anticipated event: the Barbie Runway Show!

Entertainment Break - Get Ready for Oscar Beauty!

The best part of the Oscars is the Red Carpet...where we get to see the top celebrities wearing the best in beauty products. I can't wait! The Red Carpet starts at 8pm...don't forget to tune in!

While you're watching the Oscars, enter to win the Kiss My Face giveaway lipgloss and lip tints sets, which ends this Tuesday. And keep checking back...I'll be posting another giveaway soon...maybe during the Oscars!

Eyeshadow Break - Urban Decay Sin Eyeshadow Primer Potion

This two-in-one beauty miracle gives you a brand new eyeshadow shade AND the staying power of our #1-selling product, Eyeshadow Primer Potion. Created with the same award-winning formula, Sin Eyeshadow Primer Potion is a crease-proof shimmering champagne shade that can be worn alone, or layered under Eyeshadow for a subtle dimensional sheen…even under matte textures.

Sweep this universally flattering base shade all over lids to smooth and perfect eyelids while perking up tired eyes. Or dab on brow bone and inner corners of eyes as a highlighter. Perfect alone during the day, your eyes are already prepped to add shadows for evening…just add crease color.

This silicone-based miracle cream uses tiny molecules to fill in any imperfections on the surface of the skin, becoming a powerful Eyeshadow magnet. With a silky smooth, non-irritating texture, it won’t dry out the delicate skin around the eyes and Eyeshadow will not flake, crease or fade away as you ride off into the sunset.

Sin Eyeshadow Primer Potion ($17) is available at Sephora, ULTA, and select Macy’s West Locations. Or log on to sephora.com, ulta.com, macys.com, beauty.com or urbandecay.com to shop online.

Makeup Break - Lancôme on HSN

Bonjour, everyone! Lancôme is excited to announce that they will be on HSN tonight and Friday. Representing Lancôme will be the glamorous Joan Poulton, the vice president of education, and the fabulous national makeup artist Robert Cook. Joan and Robert will be talking about the new spring color collection Pink Irreverence and other Lancôme must-haves! Be sure to tune in and learn some application tips and tricks and to see the collection come to life.

View the Pink Irreverence collection on the HSN website.

The show times are as follows:

Thursday, February 19^th

8 p.m.

Friday, February 20^th

6 a.m.

1 p.m.

8 p.m.

Perfume Break - KENZO EAUX DE FLEURS Collection

KENZO returns to nature with a new collection of three subtle floral notes, EAUX DE FLEURS, featuring three flowers, picked from Japanese trees to evoke a delicate trail of scent. KENZO asked three perfumers to create a vision for each scent in the trio, resulting in three distinct, whimsical fragrances. With the EAUX DE FLEURS collection KENZO seeks to discover the evanescent quality of blossoming trees, a creative approach blending authenticity with poetry. Every year, KENZO will enrich its collection with a new flower picked from a Japanese tree.

EAU DE FLEUR de soie . silk

Nonchalant and audacious, the silk flower flutters gently in the breeze. Jean Jacques of Takasago has created EAU DE FLEUR de soie, a crimson floral note with a tender, fruity heart. In Japan the silk tree is known as nemunoki, the sleeping tree whose leaves close slowly at night and reopen in the morning, giving the illusion that the tree has slept through the night.

EAU DE FLEUR de magnolia

Perched on their branches, magnolia flowers flaunt their dignified and willowy allure. Francis Kurkdjian of Takasago has created EAU DE FLEUR de magnolia, a radiant floral bouquet, bursting with hesperidian notes to “…capture the fragile crystalline freshness of a magnolia blossom, like a ray of spring sun piercing winter clouds.”


EAU DE FLEUR de thé . tea

Sheltered under its leaves, the soft white petals of the tea flower conceal a heart of gold. Aurélien Guichard of Givaudan has created EAU DE FLEUR de thé, a floral concoction with notes of green tea and a hint of musk, reminiscent of fresh leaves melding with the gentle aroma of the tea flowers.

The Bottle

Tinted in light shades of rose, saffron and chartreuse, the bottles curve as if swaying in a gentle wind. A fragrance faithful to Kenzo’s inspirations, the bottles bear his signature.

The entire collection is currently on sale at KenzoUSA.com.

Giveaway Break - Kiss My Face Sheer Organic Shimmer & Shine

Kiss My Face has recently come out with a Sheer Organic Shine (lipglosses) & Sheer Organic Shimmer (lip tints). The colors are glamorous - ranging from a iridescent Pearl to a deep, dramatic Garnet. Not only are they rich in color, but rich in moisture too. Made with organic shea butter and jojoba oil, these lipglosses soften and nourish lips too!

Kiss My Face is an all-natural body care company. From moisturizers to liquid soaps, shower gels to toothpastes, shaves to deodorants, Kiss My Face has products that are effective and good for you!

***Giveaway***

I will randomly select TWO lucky winners to either win a full set of Sheer Organic Shine (lipglosses) or a full set of Sheer Organic Shimmer (lip tints). Make sure to sign up, below, for your chance to win! You can enter up to once a day. For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list and/or post a link to this giveaway on your blog.

At this time, I'm only able to mail to US & Canada addresses. This contest will end on Tuesday, February 24th. I will announce the winner on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Lipgloss Break - Free Napoleon Perdis Gloss

Join the Napoleon Perdis club and receive a limited edition Protégé Lip Gloss (valued at $25) FREE! Offer ends March 7th.

Thanks for the heads up Beauty Counter!