Lipgloss Break

Giveaway Break - Kenzo's Twitter Only Mother's Day Contest

Kenzo is hosting a Mother’s Day twitter-only giveaway until tomorrow at 12pm. Entrants just simply follow @kenzousa and tweet the following:

Enter to win a KenzoAmour Gift Set! Follow @kenzousa and retweet. Ends 12pm Tues, US shipping only http://tinyurl.com/cwscxj

The winner will receive a KenzoAmour Gift Set (value $88) that includes a 100ml KenzoAmour eau de parfum, 5ml mini eau de parfum and 100ml body lotion!

What's in my Beach Bag? - Volume II

Everyone needs a little 'Pink' in their life! Victoria's Secret continues to do us right by their Pink line. How can one resist these adorable, reasonable priced Pink Peace totes for all of their beach necessities?

I recently had the opportunity to try Nivea's new line of lip balms and glosses, A Kiss of Shimmer, A Kiss of Protection, A Kiss of Shine and A Kiss of Moisture. While A Kiss of Shine doesn't provide too much moisture (but lots of shine), A Kiss of Shimmer and A Kiss of Protection have been life savers while out in the sun and dry heat.

A Kiss of Shimmer in pearl has the perfect amount of color to it, a very matte finish that looks great under a clear gloss. A Kiss of Protection is a must in the sun. This goes on smooth and doesn't leave your lips chalky white like some SPF lip balms do. It's SPF 30. These two are permanently in my beach bag.

A Kiss Moisture is an unbelievable moisturizer. I keep this one by night stand and use it every night before bed. When I wake up in the morning, my lips are still soft from using this. It's colorless, flavorless, and the perfect treatment for lips that have been in the sun.

And the Winner is...

Vicki (singermagic1)! Congratulations - You won the Noah's Naturals Skincare giveaway!

Shopping Break - Free 7-Piece Clinique Gift

Ultimate Choice Gift – You pick the mix in your 7-piece gift FREE with any $21.50 clinique.com purchase. Available only while supplies last. Plus, FREE Standard Shipping with $40 purchase.

Total Beauty Weekend Web Tour!

The Informed Makeup Maven covers the beauty show in New York. Hot exclusives!

Beauty411 is loving the new Bobbi Brown Nautical Collection. Check it out here!

Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog review the No. 1 best fitting jeans in America.

Read all about the new Sebastian collaboration with designer Charlotte Ronson at eye4style!

Fabulous Over Forty takes advantage of Recessionista Tuesday at Ted Gibson Salon.

Monique at Beauty Girl Musings is head over heels for this new drugstore foundation!

It's a Mother's Day Giveaway! Enter to Win at Lipgloss Break!

There's still time to enter Makeup Files' huge anniversary giveaway worth over $100.

Meredith at Daily Dose of Coffee is kind of tired of flat hair and is wanting more curl, volume, and bounce. Find out how she does it.

2009 Prom Hairstyles and Hair Trends- Image and Style News

How to Get Rid of Raccoon Eye Makeup With Shadow Shields- Addicted to Lipstick

Boutique Flair is giving away swag from PRIIA Cosmetics and 3 copies of The A-List Playbook!

Alison of The Advice Sistersis loving Rusk hair appliance that are good for the planet and help you "go green" without spending a lot of "green" to be beautiful!.

Beauty Anonymous brings you Jill Stuart Summer 2009 Makeup Collection.

The Makeup Divas reviews Prescriptives Mineral Bronzer in Warm.

MissWhoever You Are takes it way back with fake nails, only this time it ACTUALLY LOOKS GOOD! See which brand has got the magic touch.

Neon Bible's new male writer reviews body washes for guys.

Glossypink tells you how to get the gorgeous Charlize Theron's makeup!

Suzanne at The Beauty Blog loves Avon Magix Face Perfector especially the new tinted version.

Mineral Makeup Reviews checks out Seriesse Mineral Makeup.

RN Guide to Skin Care reviews the best Dry Skin Care Products.

LA Pretty isgiving away Jonathan Product Finish Control Hairspray to one lucky reader. It could be you!

Meilily brings you Beauty & Science, breaking down the latest scientific study showing that Boots No 7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum does work!

The girls over at Beauty in Real Life share David Babaii's secrets for great summer hair. Check them out here!

Nicky Hilton cuts her hair and dishes *exclusively* to Beauty Banter about the new 'do!

Hot Beauty Health says Aveeno's Positively Ageless Warming Scrub is the new secret to women's beauty.

This past weekend, Daneen from Spoiled Pretty attended a MAC Master Class. Click here for her review...and learn how to replicate on-trend looks, using the products and techniques employed by MAC pro artists!

See what all the buzz is about and enter for a chance to win a tube of Ôscillation Vibrating Powermascara.

Giveaway Break - Which OPI Color Looks Best on You?

Check out OPI's Try It On Color Studio at www.OPI.com (click on the 'Try on this Color tab). Leave me a comment letting me know which color looks best on you, and you could win that color from OPI!

OPI's Try It On Color Studio allows you to virtually try on their 200+ nail colors to see which one looks best on you. You can even change the skin tone color and nail length to best match yours. You can read more about OPI's Try It On Color Studio in my blog post.

This contest is open to US residents only. On May 11th, 2009, I'll announce 5 winners on Lipgloss Break - so keep reading to find out if you're a winner!

p.s. 'Party in my Cabana' looks best on me :)

Total Beauty Break - Best Advice from Mom

Best Advice We Got from Mom

Our favorite beauty tips from -- yeah, we said it

Ever since we watched our mothers get ready for a night out (and snagged a bit of lipstick and eye shadow when they weren't looking), they've been sharing beauty tricks. From fighting wrinkles to looking gorgeous with or without makeup, we must admit we've learned a lot (see Mom, we were listening!). And even though "a lady never tells," we couldn't resist sharing our favorite gems of advice.

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Makeup Brush Break - EcoTools Retractable Kabuki brush

This brush is a must for traveling gals. EcoTools Retractable Kabuki brush has been my staple as I've been traveling throughout India. This brush had me at 'retractable!' It sets my powder & bronzer beautifully, and feels like silk on my skin.

This earth-friendly powder brush also shows respect for the planet:
- Retractable case is made from Recycled Aluminum
- Synthetic taklon bristles are 100% cruelty free

EcoTools are also very reasonably priced as far as makeup brushes go. See? A perfectly guilt free purchase! Check out the ParisPresents .com website for the retailer nearest you.

Bronzer Break - Edward Bess Ultra Luminous Bronzer

Edward Bess Ultra Luminous Bronzer is voted 'Best Bronzer' by 2008 Self Magazine.

According to Self.com: "With tiny flecks of shimmer,this sheer powder in a sleek compact won over several followers, who touted its ‘natural, smooth bronzing results that aren't intense or streaky.’ No Oompa-Loompa stripes here!”

Ultra Luminous Bronzer is available in Daydream and Desert Sun, $48. Shop online at EdwardBess.com.