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OPI Skull & Glossbones

OPI Pirates of the Caribbean collection - Skull and Glossbones. I used a base and 3 coats. It's a rich color, and will look better once my hands aren't so pale from the long winter. It has high shine to it (no top coat needed for shine, just for lasting power).


Beauty App Tuesday - My UV Check

Did you know that Melanoma is the fastest growing cancer in females age 25-29? With summer around the corner, it is important to protect yourself from harmful UV rays and from becoming another statistic. As part of La Roche-Posay’s SOS — Save Our Skin campaign that encourages daily sun safety through education and awareness, the brand has launched a new iPhone application, “My UV Check,” that uses location-based services to assess the strength of sun rays. Studies show that regular use of sunscreen led to a 50% decrease in melanoma. With ‘My UV Check,’ choosing which SPF factor to bring to the beach has never been easier! Check it out in the iTunes store - it's free!

GET THE FACTS WITH ‘MY UV CHECK’:

  • The first application on the market that measures both the UVA and UVB index
  • Provides individualized sun risk diagnosis
  • Learn how to check your own skin for suspicious lesions/moles
  • Explore the Anthelios range for individualized product recommendations and to find the closest store near you


CopyKate Look from Almay

Morning readers! I have some exciting news! I recently teamed up with the Glamour Beauty blog and ALMAY on a "How to Get that Look" post. In the post (check it out here), I walk through the steps on how to recreate Kate Hudson's fresh daytime look from her new movie, Something Borrowed. There are two other looks recreated by other fabulous beauty bloggers.

Has anyone seen this movie yet? If so, how was it? I'm so overdue for a chick flick movie night!


OPI On Stranger Tides


OPI Pirates of the Carribbean 'On Stranger Tides' Collection contains fun pastels and silver shatter. More swatches to come! The colors include:

Skull & Glossbones

Best light gray ever, no bones about it.

Mermaid’s Tears

Few have seen this magical green.

Steady as She Rose

This gorgeous pink is your final destination.

Planks a Lot

Dive into style with this lustworthy purple!

Sparrow Me the Drama

This cool, collected pink means business!

Stranger Tides

Explore this uncharted sea of sage.

Silver Shatter

A shimmering sea of silver with a two-texture finish.


Steady as She Rose on my Toes!



Total Beauty Post - Fabulous Spring Haircuts

TotalBeauty.com
Fabulous Spring Haircuts You Should Try

Temperatures are rising and trends are shifting, which means it's time for a hair change. See what cuts are hot right now


Fabulous Spring Haircuts You Should Try

This is a TotalBeauty.com haircut article

Here to give us the 411 on the hottest haircuts from the runway and red carpet is celebrity hairstylist and trend-spotter Abby Schlenger. She shares what cuts are "in" and which will look best on you.

See haircuts



Beauty App Tuesday - mark.

mark. has a new free app in iTunes. With the mark. Beauty & Fashion Trend applications you can view pieces from their seasonal collections in an instant. From lip color to handbags, each item displayed is an up-and-coming trend. Download this app for free at iTunes.



Bobbi Brown Almost Bare Collection

“From bronzers to the light shimmery glosses, The Almost Bare Collection creates the gorgeous sun kissed look you get after a day at the beach, one of my favorite sources of inspiration.”
-Bobbi Brown

New, Limited Edition Bronzing Powder
Formulated for all skin types, Bobbi’s Bronzing Powder has just the right mix of red and brown – the colors you’d find in a true tan – to give skin a warm tint of healthy-looking color. What makes it so wearable? The lightweight mica-free powder applies smoothly and evenly and feels ultra-comfortable on skin. Now, this makeup bag essential is available in two limited edition shades ideal for darker skin tones.

Bronzing Powder is available in 2 shades:
Deep Chocolate, Rich Cocoa

Available May 2011 from Bobbi Brown counters and www.bobbibrown.com
Price: $33.00 each

New, Limited Edition High Shimmer Lip Gloss
Because there’s nothing sexier than glossy lips paired with luminous skin, Bobbi introduces her most high shine gloss ever. This ultra shiny formula glides on smoothly and offers medium to full coverage that makes lips look lush and full.

High Shimmer Lip Gloss is available in 3 shades:
Pink Tulle, Citrus, Bellini

Available May 2011 from Bobbi Brown counters and www.bobbibrown.com
Price: $22.00 each

Almost Bare Fragrance
A Bobbi Brown classic, this fresh floral eau de parfum features a delicate balance of inspiring Italian Bergamot blended with Violet Leaves to relax and soothe the senses. The scent is enhanced by a note of Soft Muguet and gentle Jasmine Petals with a Soft Cedar and Warm Amber background.

Available May 2011 from Bobbi Brown counters and www.bobbibrown.com
Price: $60.00




The Fresh Air Fund

The Summer of 2011 is approaching fast! The Fresh Air Fund is in need of loving host families. The Fresh Air Fund is a non-profit agency that has provided summer vacations to more than 1.7 million New York City children from low-income communities since 1877. Nearly 10,000 New York City children enjoy free Fresh Air Fund programs annually.

In 2010, The Fresh Air Fund's Volunteer Host Family program, called Friendly Town, gave close to 5,000 New York City boys and girls, ages six to 18, free summer experiences in the country and the suburbs. Volunteer host families shared their friendship and homes up to two weeks or more in 13 Northeastern states from Virginia to Maine and Canada.



Thanks to host families who open up their homes for a few weeks each summer, children growing up in New York City’s toughest neighborhoods have experienced the joys of Fresh Air experiences.

To learn more about becoming a host please go to http://www.freshair.org/host-a-child.aspx or call (800) 367-0003!



Anastasia Master Classes

Want to learn how to master the brow arch? Anastasia Beverly Hills stores, counters and studios have master classes you can sign up for and get a one on one lesson on how to master the perfect arch.

Features and benefits of the class:
  • Customer receives a customized Brow Shaping and consultation
  • Learn which brow products and colors work best for you
  • Learn tips and shortcuts for applying quick brows
  • Look and feel beautiful with your brow shape!
Check out Anastasia's site for events near you!

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For you local Michigan ladies, check out the event next weekend at Somerset!
Master Class Event May 7th from 10-5pm
Nordstrom Somerset
2850 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084
Please call Nordstrom's at (248) 816-5100 and ask for the Anastasia Studio to book your appointment


Beauty App Tuesday

I'm blogging from 10,000 miles high! I'm en route to SFO for work. On flight internet is absolutely amazing!

For those who know me personally, know how much I love my Android phone :) I'm connected to it for work, social networking, texting and of course, apps. There are some fun beauty related apps that I'd love to share...every Tuesday! Beauty App Tuesday kicks off today!

OPI app for iPhone, iPad & iPod touch

OPI has an app that allows you to virtually try on their various nail polish shades. It allows you to change the skin color of your virtual hand so you can get a more realistic view of how the colors will look on you. The only complaint listed is that it's not update with the latest collections....guess you'll have to take your chances with those shades :) It's a free app - download it from iTunes.

Beauty Product Reviews by Total Beauty
Fun, free app from Total Beauty. Browse over 280,000 reviews on over 45,000 beauty products. Beauty products aren't cheap - do your reserach first and see what others are saying! Get this app free from iTunes or the Android Market.