Hyper Luxe Weekend Roundup

Askmewhats reviews Modelco Lash Wand Heated Eyelash Curler.

Beauty Junkies Unite answers the question: What the heck is a free radical, and why should I be concerned?

Best Things in Beauty tells us about yNS Radiance - three fabulous moisturizing and anti-aging ingredients in one product.

Claire's Beauty sniffs Bond No. 9 Astor Place and gives it two thumbs up!

Cult of Couture takes a peek at Elie Saab Couture.

Alyson of The Gloss Menagerie shares her thoughts on Urban Decay Pocket Rockets.

Hot Beauty Health discusses Beyonce Sasha Fierce new line for House of Dereon.

Lipgloss Break has two incredible giveaways from Huge Lips Skinny Hips and StripTeas.

SparklingPinkGorilla gives her review of Revlon Colorstay Makeup.

Felicia from ThisThatBeauty finds a recessionista deal.Three great eye creams all under $20.

Unfunded sits down with the designer behind indie clothing line Dustie Doll Clothing.

UrbanLuxe shares 5 delicious desserts that you must try.

If you'd like to learn more about the HLMN or becoming an affiliate please visit our website.

Nail Break - Essie Loves Diamonds

Judith Ripka has partnered with Essie nail polish to create an exclusive new polish collection named Essie Loves Diamonds by Judith Ripka - a limited edition polish made with real diamond dust. At $15 a bottle, there are only 30,000 bottles in the world! The vision is simple: diamonds and nail polish come together to create a new spin on “a woman’s best friend.” Three lucky Essie customers will win an actual diamond, emerald and sapphire! Shop online at http://shop.judithripka.com/ and save when entering the UPC code on the polish bottle. The colors will be hitting salons in August 2009.

Three Polish Colors:

1. Put a Ripka Ring on It (Blush Pink)

2. Heart My JR Jewels (Dark)

3. Queen of Hearts (Red)

Giveaway Break - StripTeas

Unlike most tea bags that contain bits of burnt stems and plant byproduct rather than actual tea, StripTeas contain whole, real tea leaves masterfully blended with exotic spices and delectable herbs.

Stripteas’ innovative recyclable foil infusers are fresh, sophisticated, and practical. 100% natural and equally healthy, we know you’ll agree that StripTeas are beautiful inside and out.

I was excited to see they have 'Darjeeling' tea and I can't wait to try it out. Darjeeling was my first weekend trip in India and I drank the best tea of my life there!

***Giveaway***

Enter to win a box of StripTeas...your choice of flavor!

To enter the contest, leave me a comment. For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me on Twitter, and/or sign up for the StripTeas newsletter. Make sure to list your extra entries in the 'Extra Entries?' field below. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents. The contest will end on Friday, July 31st. I will randomly select a winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Perfume Break - KENZOAMOURE Eau de Toilette Florale

A Bouquet of White Flowers from New KENZOAMOUR Eau de Toilette florale

In Asia, the poets say that the purest light is written in white flowers. KENZOAMOUR Eau de Toilette florale initiates a new journey of love into the light with a feminine bouquet of delicate white blossoms. Top notes of neroli, grapefruit-black currant and essence of cardamom unfold into a floral heart of frangipani blossom, gardenia and rosebud. White musk and cedar wood complete this fresh, floral fragrance. Lulled by these gentle flowers, this new eau de toilette is inspired by the journey of love.

The star Neroli, is a delicate white flower distinctive for its refreshing floral aroma with a hint of spice. Our Neroli blossoms are harvested by hand and after distillation are combined with a unique blend of white flowers to create an elegant, sophisticated floral bouquet.

KENZOAMOUR Eau de Toilette florale begins a new voyage through Asia, following the ever-shifting sunlight as it changes all that it touches. Ukrainian-born model Olga Kurylenko has been the face of KENZOAMOUR since 2007. She rose to international fame in 2008, co-starring in the 22nd James Bond film, Quantum of Solace as Camille Montes.

Bottle Design

Karim Rashid’s design, inspired by feminine sensuality and flourishing energy, has been bathed in sunlight and lightly brushed by a poetic white mist. On the box, a luminous reinvention of the bird takes to the air.

Retail Information

Available at www.kenzousa.com in July 2009.

40ml (1.4oz) and 85ml (2.9oz).

SRP: $55 USD and $75 USD

Shopping Break - BeautyTicket.com Beauty Steals

BeautyTicket.com Beauty Steals of the Week!


Laura Mercier Lipstick in 'Passion Fruit' - $9.99

Clarins Nail Colour (assorted colors) - $7.99

Yves Saint Laurent Lip Twin Duos (assorted colors) - $12.99

Perlier Honey Recipe for Hands - $7.99

Orlane 3-Piece B21 'Program Oligo Vit-A-Min' Kit - $22.99

CARE by Stella McCartney Nourishing Night & Day Cream - $24.99

Lancome Colour Design Lipstick in 'Scarlet Siren' - $9.99

Yves Saint Laurent Nail Lacquer (assorted colors) - $7.99


Nina Ricci Tender Lacquered Lipglaze (assorted colors) - $9.99

Total Beauty Break

Your Ultimate Flirty Hair How-To Guide

Get expert tips and tricks, plus the perfect products, for seriously sexy hair

Raise your hand if you want gorgeous, sexy hair! It's easy to achieve with these tips. No matter what your hair length or type, get ready for some seriously stunning hair. See tips

Contest Break - Name Lancôme's Newest Gloss

News Flash: Lancôme is bringing back the Pout- à-Porter Lipstick series! The previous four lipsticks in this collection were collaborations with celebrated designers Behnaz Sarafpour, Proenza Schouler, Peter Som and Thakoon. All four of the lipsticks sold out and one Proenza Pink lipstick even sold for $122.50 on eBay!

For Spring 2010, Lancôme is collaborating with emerging designer Chris Benz and they need your help! They’re doing a lipstick naming contest that was announced on Chris Benz’s Facebook fan page today. The new shade will be inspired by Chris’ Spring 2010 collection and will be worn by the models at his show in September. The contest winner will receive five of the lipsticks plus a $500 Lancôme gift certificate. All you have to do is post your suggestion on Chris’ Facebook fan page based on what you know about Chris and his fashion personality. The deadline for submissions is Sunday, July 12th, at 5 p.m. EST.

Lipgloss Break - E.L.F Candy Shop

Want a taste of summer to go? E.L.F. Candy Shop Lip Tins are jam packed with flavor. My friend and I tried out the Coconut Crazed and I'm not exaggerating, it smells just like your favorite tanning lotion.

Here's what my girlfriend Justine had to say about Coconut Craze: '...cute container and delicious smell, this lipgloss is perfect for anyone who wants to carry some Florida around in their pocket.'

Worth $2.00? I'd say so :)

Giveaway Break - Huge Lips Skinny Hips

***Giveaway***

Enter to win Huge Lips Skinny Hips gloss! This gloss is popping out everywhere and is currently sold at b-glowing.com. Check out the press release here.

To enter the contest, fill out the form below. For extra entries, you leave me a comment. sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, or follow me on Twitter, just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Tuesday, August 4th.. I will randomly select 2 winners and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Total Beauty Weekend Web Tour!

It's Mario Badescu week at The Informed Makeup Maven where a new MB product is reviewed everyday. Don't forget to enter IMM's giveaways!

Dao from My Makeup Blog discovered a way ocean-inspired makeup collections.

Alison Blackman of the Advice Sisters has just published the http://www.advicesisters.net/whatworkscol3.html Sisters bi-monthly, Summer 2009 What Works Beauty, Cosmetics & Fashion review column featuring 25 pages chock full of Summer-safe products for every budget and every activity!

Fabulous Over Forty has a favorite brand of http://www.faboverforty.com/beauty/kerstin-florian-aromatherapy-for-body-mind for body and mind.

More Than a Pretty Face presents Part 1 of her interview with makeup artist extraordinaire Sam Fine. Stay tuned for Part 2!

The Beauty Couch is http://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2009/07/review-chapstick-true-shimmer.html/ away two ChapStick True Shimmers to fulfill all your shimmery dreams.

Don't forget to enter Beauty in Real Life's giveaway with Perricone MD! Click here to enter to win an Advanced Face Firming Activator!!

Visit Lipgloss Break to Enter to Win Vera Wang Rock Princess and Barielle Summer Sugar Rush Nail Collection!