Get a free Kat Von D tote at Sephora with any $25 purchase. Enter TOTE09 at checkout. You have to be a beauty insider to receive the tote, which is free to join.
Free Kat Von D Tote at Sephora
Get a free Kat Von D tote at Sephora with any $25 purchase. Enter TOTE09 at checkout. You have to be a beauty insider to receive the tote, which is free to join.
Zoya's Green Friday Event
That's right, Green Friday, instead of Black Friday. Get 6 Zoya green shades for free with a purchase of $20 or more at www.zoya.com. Zoya Tangy, Zoya Envy, Zoya Midori, Zoya Irene, Zoya Suvi and Zoya Veruschka...all free! Perfect for re-gifting as stocking stuffers!
Code will activate on Thanksgiving at 5 pm (EST). Code will expire on Friday, November 27, at 5pm EST.
Read more about Green Friday on Zoya's Blog.
Cyber Monday Deals at The Fairest
Looking to give the gift of beauty this year? Or looking for a cosmetic or beauty steal for yourself? Look no further than The Fairest! Email me today so I can send you a free invitation to join, so you can be ready for the special deals they are having on Cyber Monday! Apparently they are having MAJOR discounts on prestige beauty products!Email me at lipglossbreak@gmail.com for your invite!
Conde Nast Magazines - Friends & Family Sale!
Give the gift that keeps on giving...a magazine subscription! There is a magazine out there for everyone on your shopping list. Check out the great deals that Conde Nast is offering until November 30th.
Nordstrom Color Blockbuster Palette
Nordstrom Color Blockbuster Palette When planning a vacation, be prepared for every cosmetics situation with the Nordstrom Color Blockbuster Palette. Packed with 156 colors, this palette is will keep you glamorous with 144 eyeshadows and 12 of your favorite blush colors. Developed by professional makeup artists for everyday use, it includes every color option imaginable. High in pigment shades range from trend setting cutting edge cools to basic everyday warm colors, perfect for any and all occasions. Open the satin touch, button locking lid to find 4 stackable sliding trays, a vanity mirror, 2 double ended professional quality applicators and a blush brush. This is truly a cosmetics masterpiece, packed with value, and offered for a limited time.
Price: Only $29.50 ($150.00 Value) at Nordstrom stores and www.nordstrom.comNeed to buy a gift for Mom or a sister? This is perfect. Huge selection of colors...perfect for someone who likes to experiment with color!
Ursula Stephen, Celebrity Stylist
At the 2009 Women of the Year hosted by Glamour Magazine, Rihanna’s truly looked stunning from head to toe.
Ursula Stephen, Motions Celebrity Stylist, created Rihanna’s flawless hairstyle. Ursula proves that you don’t have to spend a fortune to create flawless looks and that you can take an edgy cut and make it glamorous! Follow these simple steps to achieve Rihanna’s stunning style:
1. Straighten hair using a flatiron, smoothing each section towards the right side of the head.
2. Using a medium barrel curling iron, gently curl the front section of the hair away from the face, creating a sexy, old Hollywood-wave.
3. Apply Motions Light Hold Working Spritz to hold the look through the night.
Philosophy Good Energy Shower Gel & Bubble Bath
A gift that gives back...
We could all use some good energy to fuel our souls. philosophy's good energ
y high-foaming shower gel and bubble bath 16 oz. was created to gently cleanse and condition your skin, while sending you good energy with its uplifting, orange cassis scent. Enjoy an invigorating, rich, foaming lather that leaves your skin feeling soft and your soul vibrant. 100% of philosophy's net proceeds from the sale of this product are donated to Young Women's Leadership Network.
Price: $20, available at philosophy.com
Time to Shop!
Who's ready for Turkey Day? Better yet, who is ready for Black Friday???
Starting this week, I'll be highlighting special cosmetic and beauty brand deals and gift ideas. Enjoy and happy shopping!
Starting this week, I'll be highlighting special cosmetic and beauty brand deals and gift ideas. Enjoy and happy shopping!
Twilight Lip Venom
I can't wait to see the New Moon movie. Twilight was so entertaining, and the books (I just started the fourth one) are the perfect guilty pleasure.
Along with the Twilight movie and book craze, Twilight Beauty emerged to give girls the chance to look hip and vampire-edgy. I was able to try the Twilight Lip Venom, which is a lip stain with conditioners and plumping powers.
I'm loving this stain and it's plumping effects. It has a high shine and makes my lips look more full when it's on by itself or over lipstick. It plumps and hydrates with argan oil, avocado oil, olive oil and vitamin E. According to the TwilightBeauty.com, here are the directions:
This product should be shaken before use to represent the blending of the human and vampire worlds and applied repeatedly until lips are plumped, revitalized and the desired intensity of color has been reached.
Timed with the premiere of the second film in the Twilight saga, Twilight Beauty is offering a commemorative New Moon Venom designed to bring color and warmth to even the coldest of vampires' lips. The two-phase moisturizing lip stain features a venom-laced lip conditioner on top and an intense shimmering crimson stain on the bottom.
The limited edition New Moon Venom is free with any purchase of $50 or more from www.TwilightBeauty.com. Offered only during the film's opening weekend - November 20-22 - moviegoers can now flaunt the just-bitten look.
Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.
THE TOP 4 FRAGRANCE TRENDS
BEAUTY PRESS
There’s no beauty product that’s more powerful than perfume. One spritz, and the experience becomes highly personal: Suddenly, you’re overcome by memories of your grandmother’s rose garden, find the confidence to take a chance on love, or shake out a grumpy mood for a bright and cheerful one. Despite the economy, fragrance will always be an attainable luxury that suggests escape, says Kate Greene, vice president of marketing, Givaudan Fine Fragrance. Where will it take you next? Here’s a sneak peek at four fragrance trends, coming soon to a beauty counter near you.
LOOK TO THE PAST: With economic stress, expect to see a return to nostalgia. “We look to history to provide a glimpse into the future. We watch how the pendulum is swinging as a forecast. For example, during difficult times, consumers seek what is nostalgia and comfort; and most often gravitate towards classic florals. During the Great Depression, it was the big bold floral statement of Joy by Jean Patou that was popular, while Chloe was a top seller during the turmoil of the 70’s—both comforting, classic florals. There’s a sense that the demand turns to what’s familiar and safe,” says Greene. Recently, big floral perfumes have been bestsellers, in response to the current economic recession. In the next couple of months, be on the lookout for new perfumes dominated by floral notes that your mom and grandma loved, like rose and violet. “Those scents remind you of a simpler time, and that memory can be a great comfort when you’re stressed,” says Sue Phillips, owner and founder of Scenterprises Limited, a global fragrance consulting firm.
SPOT A BRIGHTER FUTURE: For 2010 launches, think bold, exciting and fantasy. “The perfumes coming down the pipeline are going to be vibrant, saturated, a collection of technicolor ingredients. As we move out of sobering times, the consumer will crave escape and color, and will be much more experimental. We’re all ready for some fun,” says Greene. Sophisticated, rich scents are also having a moment, edging out light citrus and watery florals, as the heart and soul of new perfumes. Look for warm, woody notes, like sandalwood, amber and resin that have heft and character. “These notes are natural, down to earth and last longer,” says Mary Ellen Lapsansky, vice president of The Fragrance Foundation. “Traditionally, strong woods have been associated with the men’s fragrances, but the lines between men and women’s fragrances have been blurring for some time now.”
BE YOUR OWN NOSE: Once reserved for only those-in-the know, personalized, custom fragrance is gaining popularity, thanks to newer, more accessible ways to get it. The $10,000 bespoke blend still exists, but customized perfume is happily now at a realistic price point, about the same that you’d pay for a bottle of fine fragrance from a niche perfumer. Look for custom fragrance bars at department and chain stores, where you can sample single notes. Another custom trend: Perfume parties that let you create your own formula with three or four harmonizing blends. A consultant guides you through the notes and accords, and you walk away with a true signature scent. “Women want something that reflects their individuality. Everyone is focusing on what’s the wisest way to spend their money now, and this is an affordable luxury that you can honestly call your own,” says Phillips, who also works with The Perfume Studio, a company that organizes custom fragrance parties and seminars. Designing your own fragrance is well worth the investment—you spend time getting to know what you like, experiment with different aromas, and leave with a memorable, transporting experience.
TELL A TALE: Perfume companies are realizing that it takes more than a whiff of the scent to get people interested. “Right now, story telling is especially relevant. People want to know how a fragrance is made and the work that has gone into it, as well as tap into its emotional connection. Fragrance sends a very personal and emotional message,” says Greene. And with more than 1000 perfume launches last year, a story is the advantage a new fragrance needs to stand out. “There’s a real quest for authenticity at the moment. When you know why the perfumer chose the notes and his inspiration, the whole experience draws you in and becomes more genuine,” says Celene Aguilar, director of US sales and marketing for L’Artisan Parfumeur. How to get the story told? Salespeople, of course, but companies are also experimenting with innovative new outlets, like social media, blogs, dvds and short films, that ultimately, leave a lasting, and fragrant impression.
Source: beautypress.com
There’s no beauty product that’s more powerful than perfume. One spritz, and the experience becomes highly personal: Suddenly, you’re overcome by memories of your grandmother’s rose garden, find the confidence to take a chance on love, or shake out a grumpy mood for a bright and cheerful one. Despite the economy, fragrance will always be an attainable luxury that suggests escape, says Kate Greene, vice president of marketing, Givaudan Fine Fragrance. Where will it take you next? Here’s a sneak peek at four fragrance trends, coming soon to a beauty counter near you.
LOOK TO THE PAST: With economic stress, expect to see a return to nostalgia. “We look to history to provide a glimpse into the future. We watch how the pendulum is swinging as a forecast. For example, during difficult times, consumers seek what is nostalgia and comfort; and most often gravitate towards classic florals. During the Great Depression, it was the big bold floral statement of Joy by Jean Patou that was popular, while Chloe was a top seller during the turmoil of the 70’s—both comforting, classic florals. There’s a sense that the demand turns to what’s familiar and safe,” says Greene. Recently, big floral perfumes have been bestsellers, in response to the current economic recession. In the next couple of months, be on the lookout for new perfumes dominated by floral notes that your mom and grandma loved, like rose and violet. “Those scents remind you of a simpler time, and that memory can be a great comfort when you’re stressed,” says Sue Phillips, owner and founder of Scenterprises Limited, a global fragrance consulting firm.
SPOT A BRIGHTER FUTURE: For 2010 launches, think bold, exciting and fantasy. “The perfumes coming down the pipeline are going to be vibrant, saturated, a collection of technicolor ingredients. As we move out of sobering times, the consumer will crave escape and color, and will be much more experimental. We’re all ready for some fun,” says Greene. Sophisticated, rich scents are also having a moment, edging out light citrus and watery florals, as the heart and soul of new perfumes. Look for warm, woody notes, like sandalwood, amber and resin that have heft and character. “These notes are natural, down to earth and last longer,” says Mary Ellen Lapsansky, vice president of The Fragrance Foundation. “Traditionally, strong woods have been associated with the men’s fragrances, but the lines between men and women’s fragrances have been blurring for some time now.”
BE YOUR OWN NOSE: Once reserved for only those-in-the know, personalized, custom fragrance is gaining popularity, thanks to newer, more accessible ways to get it. The $10,000 bespoke blend still exists, but customized perfume is happily now at a realistic price point, about the same that you’d pay for a bottle of fine fragrance from a niche perfumer. Look for custom fragrance bars at department and chain stores, where you can sample single notes. Another custom trend: Perfume parties that let you create your own formula with three or four harmonizing blends. A consultant guides you through the notes and accords, and you walk away with a true signature scent. “Women want something that reflects their individuality. Everyone is focusing on what’s the wisest way to spend their money now, and this is an affordable luxury that you can honestly call your own,” says Phillips, who also works with The Perfume Studio, a company that organizes custom fragrance parties and seminars. Designing your own fragrance is well worth the investment—you spend time getting to know what you like, experiment with different aromas, and leave with a memorable, transporting experience.
TELL A TALE: Perfume companies are realizing that it takes more than a whiff of the scent to get people interested. “Right now, story telling is especially relevant. People want to know how a fragrance is made and the work that has gone into it, as well as tap into its emotional connection. Fragrance sends a very personal and emotional message,” says Greene. And with more than 1000 perfume launches last year, a story is the advantage a new fragrance needs to stand out. “There’s a real quest for authenticity at the moment. When you know why the perfumer chose the notes and his inspiration, the whole experience draws you in and becomes more genuine,” says Celene Aguilar, director of US sales and marketing for L’Artisan Parfumeur. How to get the story told? Salespeople, of course, but companies are also experimenting with innovative new outlets, like social media, blogs, dvds and short films, that ultimately, leave a lasting, and fragrant impression.
Source: beautypress.com
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