tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38840917086115956272024-02-19T00:46:44.776-05:00BeautySweetSpotEnticing every girl's guilty pleasuresJeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-24855441485477173512009-05-18T11:03:00.001-04:002009-05-18T11:04:34.695-04:00Continue to Follow...<a href="http://www.beautysweetspot.com/">http://www.beautysweetspot.com</a><br /><br /><br />xoxo,<br />JeannineJeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-24000697508053432492009-05-12T00:52:00.005-04:002009-05-12T00:54:53.549-04:00New Site<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Thanks for following BeautySweetSpot. To continue reading future posts, please visite www.beautysweetspot.com. Thanks for your support!</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">xoxo-</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Jeannine</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:13px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:13px;"><br /></span></div>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-63294182212460299162009-05-10T11:54:00.004-04:002009-05-10T12:03:27.424-04:00New Look<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeMgRaGAKQ9q_aQx5pBELCUDOGkW8OQ4CPq-R-H1jUQVcdiwSwYxlZd1jZ3Um9yPv_CgcliunqyBwhnHe622EV8FvDhRWrni8Hqb2wzkSBIWGQmN-IscWCk2hwQy_awC3SXG19RRxCxmg/s1600-h/LIPS.jpg"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334226234269384434" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 149px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeMgRaGAKQ9q_aQx5pBELCUDOGkW8OQ4CPq-R-H1jUQVcdiwSwYxlZd1jZ3Um9yPv_CgcliunqyBwhnHe622EV8FvDhRWrni8Hqb2wzkSBIWGQmN-IscWCk2hwQy_awC3SXG19RRxCxmg/s200/LIPS.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">BeautySweetSpot is undergoing a makeover! Sometime this week, when you visit the site you'll be directed to a brand new page with a brand new look. I've been working with a fabulous graphic designer and we're just putting the finishing touches on it now. Stay tuned and thanks for your support.</span><br /></span><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">xoxo</span></div>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-47519413277063437002009-05-07T09:03:00.001-04:002009-05-07T12:24:05.109-04:00Lancome Goes Green<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3rSJSqG9fehKFSLs4V8P5onINt3vdAIBpySMX9LYxixMGIIeA0C8BNqhhjcza5BTc9X0utwOW2Z3Q-nDQNXrnUWL1Ua9jaE61yAVCpMlQdfWZKFxIvo4bhH9Lan-zZQY0LpyhKCvUA6w/s1600-h/1000310_l.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331781915746643138" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3rSJSqG9fehKFSLs4V8P5onINt3vdAIBpySMX9LYxixMGIIeA0C8BNqhhjcza5BTc9X0utwOW2Z3Q-nDQNXrnUWL1Ua9jaE61yAVCpMlQdfWZKFxIvo4bhH9Lan-zZQY0LpyhKCvUA6w/s200/1000310_l.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Lancome</span> has finally jumped on the green bandwagon starting with their famous Juicy Tubes! The new limited edition collection is inspired by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Lancome</span> spokesperson and environmentalist, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Elettra</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Wiedemann</span>. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Juicy Tubes Pure </span>(Premium Unique Raw Elements) are made with 95% natural ingredients and 100% natural flavors certified by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">EcoCert</span>. Available in six universally flattering shades, they're moisturizing and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">paraben</span> free. Even the packaging is made of 100% recycled materials. Pucker up!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Juicy Tubes Pure, $18, are available </span></span><a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com/makeup/juicy-tubes-pure.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">here</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">.</span></span></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-38166062011165645692009-05-06T12:00:00.001-04:002009-05-07T00:47:28.036-04:00Jessica Biel, the New Face of Revlon<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh33-OA_pL6qJ4oWPEGS587dPCQBhfkKUqJ1dxUHETuK4-poqmQ4dxfz1sSpFo3Uwpnd96FioZMbFCAl917MRU3hSqwHBqnnq_BE8ySyovCllrJf5J5sGEe58OYPGk2a9Z3bKQxwleeVJs/s1600-h/158529778_2009_oscars_jessica_biel.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh33-OA_pL6qJ4oWPEGS587dPCQBhfkKUqJ1dxUHETuK4-poqmQ4dxfz1sSpFo3Uwpnd96FioZMbFCAl917MRU3hSqwHBqnnq_BE8ySyovCllrJf5J5sGEe58OYPGk2a9Z3bKQxwleeVJs/s320/158529778_2009_oscars_jessica_biel.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332137205403831170" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Congratulations to </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Jessica </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Biel</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> for becoming the new face of </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Revlon</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">. Soon she'll be shooting an international ad campaign and be their spokesperson at all charitable causes and philanthropic events. Past Revlon global brand ambassadors include Jennifer </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Connelly</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Halle</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Berry, Jessica Alba and many other accomplished actresses and models. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">"Revlon represents today's modern woman and I am honored to be associated with this strong global brand and to be part of a company that has done so much for women around the world," commented </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Biel</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Justin must be so proud. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><br /></span></div>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-8554469981119437372009-05-06T08:00:00.003-04:002009-05-06T09:37:56.754-04:00VEET's Spray On Soiree in NYC Tonight<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5nT5295vc-Ff9jc14Uza5Nj4_AJ86J3StlDqFdTVVi3K9at9S2nriXnoWBw_eOx-3BNpr1w2ax1sM6-3Y0FdbHpBzDX1vj1R3dCsL1a4VEkh1P4F5dglX2kxlk9xmPZ6mcvo5um1vV00/s1600-h/Pretty+City+Consumer+invite.jpg"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332058177954177170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 219px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5nT5295vc-Ff9jc14Uza5Nj4_AJ86J3StlDqFdTVVi3K9at9S2nriXnoWBw_eOx-3BNpr1w2ax1sM6-3Y0FdbHpBzDX1vj1R3dCsL1a4VEkh1P4F5dglX2kxlk9xmPZ6mcvo5um1vV00/s320/Pretty+City+Consumer+invite.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">For all of my fellow New Yorkers, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Veet</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> is holding an event tonight at M2 Ultra Lounge (previously Mansion) in NYC in celebration of the launch of their new Spray On Hair Removal Cream. Pop Star, and Veet Spokes Model, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Shontelle</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">, will be performing live. </span></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Attendees will receive free drink tickets and a chance to win prizes throughout the night including a chance to meet Shontelle. The event is from 7-11pm and you must be 21 and older to attend. Click here to</span></span><a href="https://secure2.interconsolutions.net/prettycity/party_planning.cfm?page=form&ev=147"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> RSVP</span></span></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You may know her by her hit single "T-Shirt," but check out Shontelle's new video for the single from the </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-STYLE: italic"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Shopaholic</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> soundtrack featuring </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Akon</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">, "</span></span></span><a href="http://universalmotown.com/videos/playlist.aspx?plid=1457712391&v=14542966001&aid=0"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Stuck with Each Other</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">."</span></span></div><br /><div></div></div>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-58528340033623252202009-05-05T09:00:00.002-04:002009-05-05T11:33:05.085-04:00Tested and True Tuesday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixVTvezXLNHrRLNwWwCfx1M-35LrxUTrRLNIKtMrikvXSgY8DEiWisYEJj3JEmnegnRw2PZKXl5l5-Iy4YcMZXVpCJ_0G2iLQLTZSzIw_BHXekFBZ6lhmj_zGfMDuJhDrPUubRsfvhM_Q/s1600-h/8673XL.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331674140978222210" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixVTvezXLNHrRLNwWwCfx1M-35LrxUTrRLNIKtMrikvXSgY8DEiWisYEJj3JEmnegnRw2PZKXl5l5-Iy4YcMZXVpCJ_0G2iLQLTZSzIw_BHXekFBZ6lhmj_zGfMDuJhDrPUubRsfvhM_Q/s200/8673XL.jpg" border="0" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I received </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Korres</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Pomegranate Cleansing and Make Up Removing Wipes</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> in my gift bag from the </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">CEW</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Beauty Awards Luncheon last week and and after using them all weekend I had to share my thoughts. </span></span> <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Unlike most cleansing wipes I've tried in the past these actually get rid of my make up (yes, even my mascara) and cleanse. I like using them after the gym to freshen up before I head home. Besides pomegranate extract, which is an antioxidant, they contain glycerin and Vitamin E for </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">moisturization</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">. They're great for the girl on the go.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">One pack contains 25 wipes, $12, available at </span></span><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P211625"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Sephora</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">.</span></span></div><div> </div><div> </div>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-6375713111189394012009-05-04T20:30:00.006-04:002009-05-05T13:11:11.225-04:00Your Fave Kielhs Products for Less<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2cTFoMydiJ_fp-ypfchT7-Zh6qx3-axYCqIdIA1e4kuq8pFAyAcCAMWIcNFrspAQRzhbAqQBu_kvoPtep3tff9j_MC2PT0ahHmEcmFiqepoJfWl2M_mrNFo25jc4ZEMfs-M8gtsTJLHo/s1600-h/kiehlssince1851.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332130871019758274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 277px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2cTFoMydiJ_fp-ypfchT7-Zh6qx3-axYCqIdIA1e4kuq8pFAyAcCAMWIcNFrspAQRzhbAqQBu_kvoPtep3tff9j_MC2PT0ahHmEcmFiqepoJfWl2M_mrNFo25jc4ZEMfs-M8gtsTJLHo/s320/kiehlssince1851.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Attention beauty addicts: if you're not already a member of </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">HauteLook</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, you may want to consider signing up today because tomorrow the site will be running a sale on cult favorite, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Kiehl's</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> </span>products. </span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Shopping on </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">HauteLook</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">.com is like going to a sample sale minus all the madness. They offer 36 to 72 hour designer sales and membership is free. I've fought </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">vigorously</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> for a pair of </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Manolos</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> before and got beat out, but have bought a few great dresses for much less than what they would go for in </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Bergdorfs</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">. Tip: get on the site as soon as the sale starts to ensure you get everything you want! Happy shopping!</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"> </div>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-11215680058659608052009-05-04T09:00:00.000-04:002009-05-04T09:00:00.948-04:00Highlight Your Best Assets<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcBA3H45MQrG7G0UlhJfVaszfmxXc8F4tv8hL6Wjef4Vd9m3GG9LDHScma34l3AAdp6d-q8j0V1hVLnE-sfXCYqqwERw_hWCI1ethVzx0cTGzsg9vOOpkZGVJnb5X4XiGL1BRaubKi5zM/s1600-h/Mineral+Glow+2+HiRes.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcBA3H45MQrG7G0UlhJfVaszfmxXc8F4tv8hL6Wjef4Vd9m3GG9LDHScma34l3AAdp6d-q8j0V1hVLnE-sfXCYqqwERw_hWCI1ethVzx0cTGzsg9vOOpkZGVJnb5X4XiGL1BRaubKi5zM/s200/Mineral+Glow+2+HiRes.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331760543418481954" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A few years ago in Sin City I introduced my best girl friends to the secret behind the accenting glow that complimented my wardrobe each night. Liquid highlighter. It's one of my must-have finishing touches when hitting the scene. My girls have been addicted ever since making it one of their secret beauty weapons. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">There are all different types to choose from, depending on where you want to use it and what look you would like to achieve. If you're looking for a subtle glow on your face, I recommend </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Benefit Moon Beam</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">,$24, at <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P12601&cm_mmc=us_search-_-GG-_-br%20benf-_-S1241397284_ADOGOE_AGI1091911_CRE2575384127_TID104593925_RFDd3d3Lmdvb2dsZS5jb20%3d">Sephora</a>. Dab a few drops underneath your eyebrow and on your cheek bones then blend. The golden undertones will enhance your complexion and give you a radiant boost.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">DEX New York Mineral Glow</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">, $34, is a great pick for the face and body. This reflective veil is made with a blend of antioxidants to protect your skin and is also loaded with minerals. The packaging is so clever. The top comes off to reveal a spatula built in so you don't need to use your fingers to apply. Accent your face, decolletage, shoulders and shins. When the light catches these areas, all eyes will focus on your best assets. Available in two shades at </span></span><a href="http://www.dexnewyork.com/Mineral_Glow_s/78.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">www.dexnewyork.com</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><div><br /></div></div></div></div>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-85030694100795675472009-05-03T20:41:00.005-04:002009-05-03T20:51:11.050-04:00Megan Fox Lightens Up<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgktc76Ic2XnnT_ewzaMNJeQnEieMlyejk8jkyBMZF4y_YCz2O-IWex_WKgl4tXPfF0-3soybEHFqAXs4Y131S4og3PV0nI0yYkjbHXcFdsY6_2V-XE47mRkmj8jGJZAAq3AMR5lDw8ne8/s1600-h/1572937364_962391384.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 245px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgktc76Ic2XnnT_ewzaMNJeQnEieMlyejk8jkyBMZF4y_YCz2O-IWex_WKgl4tXPfF0-3soybEHFqAXs4Y131S4og3PV0nI0yYkjbHXcFdsY6_2V-XE47mRkmj8jGJZAAq3AMR5lDw8ne8/s320/1572937364_962391384.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331762760577266546" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Megan Fox</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> was seen in Santa Monica, CA this weekend donning lighter ends in her gorgeous brunette mane. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Beyonce</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> was one of the first celebs to rock this classy, contrasting look in 2008, which started as a Brazillian trend. Thoughts?</span></span><div><br /></div>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-68423178336563209832009-05-03T14:34:00.000-04:002009-05-03T14:33:55.821-04:00Illusions of Idealism<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-u8C0ipI9P5onzrpgvMqo23TPkD1FrsoO9QpiHeuqAcI5Lhm-WqGYpK27E7FKQ4iM5cmdhC6rLAA-EqBp3eQ5U4EhRh1U6ZaT313VSuuTlorbPI52Xkn5VzAZl0yHa_LcSmf9bxjvQaI/s1600-h/albaalba.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 314px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-u8C0ipI9P5onzrpgvMqo23TPkD1FrsoO9QpiHeuqAcI5Lhm-WqGYpK27E7FKQ4iM5cmdhC6rLAA-EqBp3eQ5U4EhRh1U6ZaT313VSuuTlorbPI52Xkn5VzAZl0yHa_LcSmf9bxjvQaI/s320/albaalba.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331665400274811250" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Have you ever met someone who </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">seemed </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">too good to be true? The conversations were engaging, he was beyond gorgeous... model type to be exact, he understood how to dress, was well groomed, had a successful career, got along with all of your friends and every time you were with him you felt like you were on top of the world. Until you woke up and realized everything wrong with the equation... he was your </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">idea </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">of perfection. Everything looked good on paper, but in all reality, he wasn't "it." We're faced with situations like this every single day in the fabulous world of beauty and fashion.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">If you open an issue of your favorite fashion magazine or your man's favorite mag, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Maxim, s</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">plashed across each page are illusions, people's ideas of perfection. Airbrushed models who spent hours upon hours in hair and makeup after spray tans preparing for their shoots. And then there are the celebrities, who have their own personal trainers, nutritionists, hair stylists and makeup artists who primp and prep them as part of their daily routine. Pictured above, Jessica Alba before and after airbrushing for the Campari calendar photo shoot. Her hips and waist are slimmer in the after and her breasts are boosted to perfection. How can we possibly keep up?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Americans have become obsessed with this </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">idea</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> of perfection, however we know that achieving what we see in print and on TV is nearly impossible. Everything looks better on paper. It's important we keep our "blinders" off in this world of illusions in order to appreciate true beauty and pay attention to our real needs, wants and desires.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-53516973919274423052009-05-03T13:12:00.008-04:002009-05-03T13:50:20.866-04:00The Long Bob<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXTaJUJL7edRBq9o6McAkviP3uvIvUF5cmDTcRAeI9JEvapBZmWdMqcHMqOmoIkw6nS8INRCMopCOoyqjfmDWx6LC1ehrt0U5I3g-gzJzX3bh1vDaPTiVNAevS4C-g41r7pfiC7FhICd8/s1600-h/csh-053810.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 186px; height: 155px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXTaJUJL7edRBq9o6McAkviP3uvIvUF5cmDTcRAeI9JEvapBZmWdMqcHMqOmoIkw6nS8INRCMopCOoyqjfmDWx6LC1ehrt0U5I3g-gzJzX3bh1vDaPTiVNAevS4C-g41r7pfiC7FhICd8/s320/csh-053810.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331653060876723490" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Heidi Klum</span> has recently been made the "Ambassador of Style" for LG's latest campaign and they couldn't have chosen a better fashionista. Amongst many starletts sporting the long bob this spring, she has been pulling it off flawlessly. It's a great cut for any face shape, but the key to pulling it off is to keep it blunt, right above shoulder length with absolutely no layers. </span></span><div><br /></div>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-7932355476260280452009-05-01T20:48:00.010-04:002009-05-01T22:02:08.235-04:00CEW Beauty Awards Announced<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrKCnWIg_z6LCF-uB7lzZzrkfEcN1v9TbyXtTR4JuJmGEaD4ux-0XejfnTB6WERgHl-durEiocSF0RmMx8EJfDOLbDoYFr6x-3jXfOtVlECYYucfiYRD4UdgXT5k_dOOKgA5ISa-WWewM/s1600-h/images-2.jpeg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 111px; height: 111px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrKCnWIg_z6LCF-uB7lzZzrkfEcN1v9TbyXtTR4JuJmGEaD4ux-0XejfnTB6WERgHl-durEiocSF0RmMx8EJfDOLbDoYFr6x-3jXfOtVlECYYucfiYRD4UdgXT5k_dOOKgA5ISa-WWewM/s200/images-2.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331027754620276770" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Waking up this morning was like waking up on Christmas day for a ten-year-old. The CEW Beauty Awards Luncheon finally arrived. For those of you who don't know, this event is like the Academy Awards for the beauty industry. Everybody who's anybody fills up the ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria in NYC with the same hopes... to go home with an award.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I sat with Dr. Audrey Kunin of DERMAdoctor, who runs the world's largest skincare advice column on the internet at </span></span><a href="http://www.dermadoctor.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">www.dermadoctor.com</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">. Her new Ain't Misbehavin' Skin Clarifying and Mattifying SPF 30 was a finalist in the sun care category. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Click</span></span><a href="https://www.cew.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=CEWBAWList&Reg_evt_key=D9DF56CB-6305-4CAB-BDFB-2D5D0EF692AB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> here</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> to check out all of the 2009 CEW Beauty Award winners.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-64232028532824410842009-04-29T09:38:00.019-04:002009-05-04T15:47:14.550-04:00Forbes for the Ladies<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzU9hJAw-Kqr7sJQKHMpezbt9fMXMGZ480F2umSEC1BWJrjmJRA9PJaRIQ6cBGeV-lQE-Un3zj-cOc6Jnp2PRm8tt6p13fX1_tH9OdPlwZupT4ldWGUDFGZH0QnmBKttux7tOe5sRYZsY/s1600-h/business%2520woman%2520copy1.jpg"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330114985585412962" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 148px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzU9hJAw-Kqr7sJQKHMpezbt9fMXMGZ480F2umSEC1BWJrjmJRA9PJaRIQ6cBGeV-lQE-Un3zj-cOc6Jnp2PRm8tt6p13fX1_tH9OdPlwZupT4ldWGUDFGZH0QnmBKttux7tOe5sRYZsY/s200/business%2520woman%2520copy1.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">As I was getting my daily dose of morning gossip from </span><a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/04292009/gossip/pagesix/thigh_finance_166669.htm"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">NY Post's Page Six</span></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">, I was excited to learn that <em>Forbes</em> is coming out with a magazine specifically geared to the ladies in the business world called <em>ForbesWoman</em>. </span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">The first issue, set to hit newsstands next week, highlights an interview with NYC stylist,</span><a href="http://www.sarahshirley.com/"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"> Sarah Shirley</span></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">, who has styled models for publications such as<em> People</em> and <em>Harper's Bazaar</em> and also works with <strong>Jamie Lynn Silger</strong>. Shirley discusses the appropiate ways of primping for the office. Check it out. </span>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-87861649410104275462009-04-29T09:00:00.001-04:002009-04-29T09:35:15.395-04:00Don't Sweat It<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVDN80QZ6pxfhOTHRhyNHkmDjTszYhd2b55AngxU4KbwhDNVd5p1ZPzz9acSa_jJKnaDa1qPjJoLm6rURykJ90D6RgTOhyphenhyphenNBUPSq4KYKfbU6wHiFUwV7F3beogCygu3BSlr-TJG4WBsB4/s1600-h/degree-copy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329935918532386418" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVDN80QZ6pxfhOTHRhyNHkmDjTszYhd2b55AngxU4KbwhDNVd5p1ZPzz9acSa_jJKnaDa1qPjJoLm6rURykJ90D6RgTOhyphenhyphenNBUPSq4KYKfbU6wHiFUwV7F3beogCygu3BSlr-TJG4WBsB4/s200/degree-copy.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">There's nothing worse than some of the stenches you may come across as the temperature continues to rise and the humidity keeps increasing to the point where you have a full blown fro. Stay dry and lightly scented this summer with </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Degree's</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Fine Fragrance Collection</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> of deodorants with matching body mists that are scented just enough to keep you smelling fresh. And the best part is that you won't have to second guess whether or not that putrid stench is coming from you.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Degree partnered with Anne </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Gottlieb</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, who has been the "nose" behind many fine fragrances such as Calvin Klein Obsession, Covet from Sarah Jessica Parker and 212 by Carolina Herrera to create this new collection. "It's important to wear as many products as possible that carry a particular scent," </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Gottlieb</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> states. Layering the same scent will make it last longer, because as one layer begins to fade the other will outlast it.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Each of the three available scents include top, middle and bottom notes just like your favorite perfume, but because they're body mists they're pleasant enough to wear in the heat and without coming off too strong.</span></span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><strong>Sexy Intrigue</strong> - jasmine, rose and hints of vanilla</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><strong>Delicious Bliss</strong> - apple, peach and raspberries with hints of hyacinth and magnolia</span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><strong>Classic Romance</strong> - rose and peony with hints of citrus and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">bergamot</span></span></span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Degree Fine Fragrance </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Deodorants</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> and Body Mists retail for $3.79 each at drugstores. Click </span></span><a href="http://www.degreewomen.com/Women/Fine-Fragrance-Collection-Coupon.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">here</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> to receive coupon for a dollar off. Talk about a deal!</span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span> </div><div></div>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-27787165422989542652009-04-27T09:00:00.001-04:002009-04-27T09:00:00.573-04:00O.M.G. Salon Moments<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46g3dDxxGhdOVcZ4f42LKaCJuc_tvsKBZRHThryFI9Q2BxSAP-L4LNd-m-pvxe1WnrhSCLSSXdg0lKVjKqCm3wOoa6tOdWHGMeO7R5NYLeSTMc3vmlMgSniY1QZc-nBer8Sg-GY1KwBQ/s1600-h/sex-210_tv-episode.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46g3dDxxGhdOVcZ4f42LKaCJuc_tvsKBZRHThryFI9Q2BxSAP-L4LNd-m-pvxe1WnrhSCLSSXdg0lKVjKqCm3wOoa6tOdWHGMeO7R5NYLeSTMc3vmlMgSniY1QZc-nBer8Sg-GY1KwBQ/s200/sex-210_tv-episode.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329208283692951538" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Have you ever seen the </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Sex and the City</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> episode called "The Caste System?" It's the one where Carrie, Charlotte, Samantha and Miranda are getting pedicures together and think their pedicurists are talking about them in another language. I've often thought that, but it never really bothered me. Well, this weekend when I was getting my weekly mani/pedi with one of my girlfriends a few </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">beyond </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">wrong things happened. So much for salon etiquette! </span></span><div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">First, as I was enjoying my extra ten minute foot massage during my pedi, I realized that the woman next to me had incredibly long toe nails that went way past the skin of her toes. I'm talking at least an inch past! Other people in the salon noticed too and we were all exchanging glances with wide eyes. I know it's just beginning to be sandal weather, but who lets their toe nails grow to that extent? How did this woman even wear shoes?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Then, in the middle of the salon in front of the window looking out to 3rd Ave. a </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">very</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> overweight, older woman was plopped face down into one of those massage chairs with her shirt over her head. Yes, her shirt <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">was up and her bra was her only form of coverage. She was all lathered up, glistening in oil and was being groped and massaged right there for all to see for a good ten minutes. Once again, looks of horror were being exchanged from the manicure stations to the pedicure chairs.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:13px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:13px;">As we were drying another customer summed up our experience by saying to my friend and I, "I'm glad I ate before coming to get my nails done." </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:13px;"><br /></span></div></div></div>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-29287204402373576172009-04-26T22:22:00.010-04:002009-04-26T22:48:41.135-04:00Beach House Hostess Gift<img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLow_yYCvqfDd51aMVq_KgbO8ckwnt_MubWXgrcXyG9XdBGJyQOtlzzY1ruTnZctLkg1z79BCcRUefj2YqHOOsxCA7xbmCUfCgtD624Tx4GqIrEwAYukFBO9pspB0Pv_01iOWlFzGidjQ/s200/soappops-large.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329195686807001506" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Four more weeks until Memorial Day Weekend! If you're heading to a friends shore house for a weekend this summer you may want to consider gifting her with these adorable <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">popsicle</span> shaped soaps. Made by Jelly Pong Pong, they're loaded with oils and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">glycerin</span> to cleanse and moisturize the skin, but they're so pretty I'd suggest just leaving them out on display.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Available in eight different flavors, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Jelly Pong Pong Soap Popsicles</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> are $12 each and can be found on Beauty.com. </span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><br /></span></div>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-29380905255796349572009-04-24T21:55:00.005-04:002009-04-25T15:57:37.100-04:00OOPS! She Did It Again!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_EqfB4DvIbfZkDoGVE2_nFu4yT0gaJTslcLQNyqnIDzqo4nP6JU45sZgO33yqoXJTcax1e-AMhkE7ZBZKsC77zYJ9Ap7yIAE0HCnp1bxf2yoEjL-CebV9ECNc9FApXHcGJu9HCrtoqBc/s1600-h/BBBBB.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_EqfB4DvIbfZkDoGVE2_nFu4yT0gaJTslcLQNyqnIDzqo4nP6JU45sZgO33yqoXJTcax1e-AMhkE7ZBZKsC77zYJ9Ap7yIAE0HCnp1bxf2yoEjL-CebV9ECNc9FApXHcGJu9HCrtoqBc/s200/BBBBB.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328446648098298642" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">During Britney Spears' last concert one of her dancers accidentally pulled a whole track of her extensions out of her head during a stunt! Poor Brit! I still think she's </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">outrageous</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Check out the You Tube video </span></span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyW8l_HYIrc&feature=player_embedded"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">here</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">. The damage happens at about 16 seconds into the video. It's a MUST see!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Have you ever had a mortifying public beauty mishap?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><br /></span></div>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-84071996162227336612009-04-24T12:18:00.014-04:002009-04-24T14:44:34.404-04:00Contour Like A Pro<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBCkVqHrU-kYgbaclc6Kwh9XZORLNoThiJIlx4rGA9-IMvIXbiXeDrdXnRJr6BnXWkYMFQRcuEDOy-vKr-GIo57XLYbJeisPw_Ps22EkTJpelMD9tcJru2nB00Mqdobpyl1d7s-V6qNh8/s1600-h/MODEL.jpg"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328330476846218690" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBCkVqHrU-kYgbaclc6Kwh9XZORLNoThiJIlx4rGA9-IMvIXbiXeDrdXnRJr6BnXWkYMFQRcuEDOy-vKr-GIo57XLYbJeisPw_Ps22EkTJpelMD9tcJru2nB00Mqdobpyl1d7s-V6qNh8/s200/MODEL.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"> Achieve a modelesque look like the one seen on the left from the the fall '09 Bottega Veneta fashion show by sculpting your face like a pro. Makeup artist, Daniel Martin, who regulary works with models for covers and spreads in <em>Lucky </em>and <em>Rolling Stone</em> gave me some tips on how to get the look. </span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">After applying your normal base makeup, choose a cream blush or foundation two to three shades darker than your normal skintone for contouring. Don't use a powder because it can get blochy and isn't as easy to blend. Start with your cheekbones. </span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">"Just like the old school saying, suck in your face like a fish," comments Martin. Follow the underneath hollow area with your contouring cream and make sure you blend it in upward. Then, use your normal blush on the apples of your cheeks, above where you just contoured and blend it back into your hair line.</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">You can also contour your eyes to make them appear deeper. Use a small dollop of your cream or darker foundation and press it right underneath the hollow area of your brow bone. Depending on the shape of your eyes, you may just want to contour them from the middle to the outter corners.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><p></p><br /><br /><p></p>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-5686516051935220332009-04-23T08:26:00.004-04:002009-04-23T13:06:52.287-04:00GWP's Worth Considering<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYnPYK0gRbyJinq1E8J1QGARU0XM78B0a6Mpexnc12NY33jPE4ERib0H6lq2qW-e1VBKAtZTPrp94pIe3PTwtKhxhmiXXD7Pqtlu-5a_KduMH8fZLySu2kBBuRv_Va-bnt69mUO7dGMcA/s1600-h/981114_fpx.tif.jpeg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327346736142553282" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYnPYK0gRbyJinq1E8J1QGARU0XM78B0a6Mpexnc12NY33jPE4ERib0H6lq2qW-e1VBKAtZTPrp94pIe3PTwtKhxhmiXXD7Pqtlu-5a_KduMH8fZLySu2kBBuRv_Va-bnt69mUO7dGMcA/s200/981114_fpx.tif.jpeg" border="0" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">With Mother's Day right around the corner a trip to the cosmetic counter of your favorite department store might not be such a bad idea. After all, mom could use some new spring colors to brighten up her makeup bag or a lighter skin care regimen to go with the season. And let's be honest, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-STYLE: italic"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">you</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> can use another excuse to explore, test and splurge on everything new and pretty that this overwhelming section has to offer. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Well, spend on your mom (she deserves it!), but you'll be able to escape the madness of all of the tempting packaging that surrounds you without spending a dime on yourself thanks to this year's fabulous Gifts with Purchases (</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">GWP</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">) that many companies are offering. They're so good you'll still leave with something new feeling fulfilled and not guilty.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Here's a list of some killer GWP's you can keep for yourself:</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Estee</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Lauder (only at </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Bloomingdales</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">)</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Spend: $39.50</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">GWP</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">: Two chic matching cosmetic bags with six pieces of makeup </span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Spend: $75</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">GWP</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">: All of the above plus an </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">over sized</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> tote</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">YSL</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Spend: $75</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">GWP</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">: Four piece cosmetic set in a </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">fuchsia</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> cosmetic bag</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Laura </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Mercier</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> (only at </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Bloomingdales</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">)</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Spend: $85</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">GWP</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">: Five piece set mixed with makeup and skin care with a pink cosmetic bag</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Sisley</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Spend: $150</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">GWP</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">: Seven piece skin care set with a cosmetic case</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Spend: $350</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">GWP</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">: Ten piece skin care set with a cosmetic case</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Clinique</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Spend: Just have a consultation an purchase anything recommended</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">GWP</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">: Three piece lash set</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Borghese (photo above)</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Spend: $45</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">GWP</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">: Five piece make up mixed with skin care set in an adorable cosmetic bag</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Prescriptives</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Spend: $65</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">GWP</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">: Five piece make up mixed with skin care set in a purple cosmetic bag</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Spend: $125</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">GWP</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">: All of the above plus a full size liquid powder</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Giorgio Armani</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Spend: $150</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">GWP: Three piece essentials kit in a satin pouch</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Bliss</span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Spend: $45</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">GWP: Three travel sized spa products in a zippered Bliss bag</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Start thinking about mom soon because these GWP's are only available while supplies last. </span></span></div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-47829748731789478642009-04-22T22:14:00.009-04:002009-04-25T15:58:16.819-04:00A Five Star Breakfast with Self<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4z3JUzHLRgRmo6YQTYmm6rF1ivxvHzaNRFLPNP0xj5IQvhaNXf-dqZncHb8wNoWud1LHcILbPv9PV-lN3aX_uPmhtiqVqlbsnb-knsdGGtEwMTC8db3T8cum7gqh1NSA5KKEslwsBRxE/s1600-h/vanessa-hudgens-self-magazine-may-2009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327709608364942946" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4z3JUzHLRgRmo6YQTYmm6rF1ivxvHzaNRFLPNP0xj5IQvhaNXf-dqZncHb8wNoWud1LHcILbPv9PV-lN3aX_uPmhtiqVqlbsnb-knsdGGtEwMTC8db3T8cum7gqh1NSA5KKEslwsBRxE/s200/vanessa-hudgens-self-magazine-may-2009.jpg" border="0" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This morning I was fortunate enough to find myself surrounded by some of the beauty <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">industry's</span> leading ladies at Le </span></span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Bernardin</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> for the annual </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-STYLE: italic"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Self</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Healthy Beauty Awards Breakfast. Editor in Chief, Lucy </span></span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Danziger</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, spoke about who the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Self</span> reader is and and what it means to win a </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-STYLE: italic"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Self</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> readers'-picks beauty award. </span></span> <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">"Our readers like to take control of what they can and we encourage them to make every day a five star day," </span></span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Danziger</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> proudly stated. This struck me because not only can I relate as a </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-STYLE: italic"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Self</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> reader, but she was completely on point. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">If we look to the right types of media, celebrities, and other types of influences and inspirations, we can all have five star days everyday. We make our own choices about what we eat, how often we exercise, what we wear, how we do our hair and makeup and present ourselves to the world. All of these things combined can make a huge difference in how we feel on the inside and look on the outside. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">To see all of this year's </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-STYLE: italic"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Self</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Health Beauty Award Winners pick up the May issue and have a five star day. Visit Lucy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Danziger's</span> new blog </span></span><a href="http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthieryou/;_ylt=At6QgafuXGvmoJB1jQ3unN0Q.ZN4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">here</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div></div>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-41318329254855059322009-04-22T08:00:00.001-04:002009-04-22T08:02:15.380-04:00Lashing Out<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYlrLBNXgHsQmsYvBxZ_OpsYmPUYN5Q9gCFc3qe2Mo9luYE0bJpksMpYT6hbrSdLuMx8F7rapwbs7dd390lrJLW5otkxO2SepgjOVDn8gLhrihiUnWz08U_J12aykmWALn4C37e8-m10E/s1600-h/40077.234224151_std.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYlrLBNXgHsQmsYvBxZ_OpsYmPUYN5Q9gCFc3qe2Mo9luYE0bJpksMpYT6hbrSdLuMx8F7rapwbs7dd390lrJLW5otkxO2SepgjOVDn8gLhrihiUnWz08U_J12aykmWALn4C37e8-m10E/s200/40077.234224151_std.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327335724170010770" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Are you satisfied with your mascara or do you often find yourself testing and tossing new ones as often as you update your </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Facebook</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> status? Well it's time to say </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">sienora</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> to your fringe frustrations by choosing the right wand for the look you're trying to achieve. Here are some helpful hints. If you want to...</span></span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Thicken</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> - Grab a wand that has very close bristles or longer bristles in the middle than on the outer edges. Two great picks: </span></span><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P46017&searchString=blinc%20kiss%20me"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Blinc Kiss Me Mascara</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, $24 and </span></span><a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/color/marvelous-mineral-mascara.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Khiel's Marvelous Mineral Mascara</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, $16.50</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Lengthen</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> - Who doesn't want a stiff one? The stiffer the better so each lash can be stretched outward with every stroke. Try: </span></span><a href="http://www.drugstore.com:80/templates/browse/default.asp?catid=23240"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Maybelline Lash Stiletto Ultimate Length Washable Mascara</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, $7.49</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Define</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> - Grab a wand that comes with a comb for easy </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">separation</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> or use one with a pointy brush. The smaller bristles at the tip allow for more precise coating on the inner and outer lashes. I highly recommend: </span></span><a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2148131&productId=VP12512&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat80040"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Rimmel London Lash Maxx Mascara</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, $7.29<br /></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Curl</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> - Use a brush with a curve and apply pressure to lashes when stroking upward. Check out: </span></span><a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=87664&CategoryID=7158&PageID=6864*1*24*-1*-1*1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Lancome Definicils Pro High Definition Curved Brush Mascara</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, $24</span></span></li></ul></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Since most mascaras are multi-</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">taskers</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> you can definitely expect more out of one, however to maximize your batters try layering one type on top of another. I like using one coat of </span></span><a href="http://www.clinique.com/templates/products/sp_shaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY4904&PRODUCT_ID=PROD10409"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Clinique</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> High Definition Lashes Brush Then Comb Mascara</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">,$14, underneath </span></span><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT152&PRODUCT_ID=832&cm_mmc=Google-_-2009-Brand-Products-Exact_Eyes-Mascara-Zoom-Lash-1-_-MAC+Zoom+Lash-_-Exact+Ad_3286986810%7C-%7C100000000000000211342&cm_guid=1-_-100000000000000211342-_-3286986810"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">MAC Zoom Lash</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, $12. </span></span></div><div><br /></div>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-4693982863015336952009-04-21T08:40:00.001-04:002009-04-21T08:40:00.503-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdV_SKaCG13-CFAx-vqTCVG0CL3v-7i_TpxyLOmck_3aOSBSkntxl6E_kZeat6QWO3ZYpNfAMYCUxHSTYA-RL04hnKm1jvAWjaDV3ugnrfNETWs9A7asYyRmMMdIADdvAaYflUfNF2Wgs/s1600-h/gal_kardashian-sunburn.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdV_SKaCG13-CFAx-vqTCVG0CL3v-7i_TpxyLOmck_3aOSBSkntxl6E_kZeat6QWO3ZYpNfAMYCUxHSTYA-RL04hnKm1jvAWjaDV3ugnrfNETWs9A7asYyRmMMdIADdvAaYflUfNF2Wgs/s320/gal_kardashian-sunburn.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326942160125029234" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Kim Kardashian</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> tweeted this pic of her scorched face on her Twitter profile. Looks like someone forgot her SPF and fell asleep wearing her super huge, superstar sunglasses. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lucky for her </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Clinique</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> came out with a </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.clinique.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?ngextredir=1&CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY22352&cm_re=Yellow%20Powder-_-BMW-_-Yellow%20Powder&PRODUCT_ID=PROD14394"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Redness Solutions Instant Relief Mineral Powder</span></span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">, $32.50, that immediately soothes irritation and calms the skin hiding redness. Someone get the girl some powder!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Ladies, don't forget to wear your SPF daily!</span></span><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-83138431498764081012009-04-20T09:00:00.000-04:002009-04-20T09:00:00.621-04:00More Than Beauty Staples<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggK472YJTav005zo3VFVy1b8EFMiYr1YPf7aVMnGyG3UgEA1PEFAbSwEXvczKKWkvja4EI2JsJhPHHsSRJhkVkgM-vTZUXnzB_Pq7P8pwwS3oZEYG495fTvBPoCUr2hVa-F2bvmzDIdO8/s1600-h/tommyhilfigerargylevest-thumb.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 138px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggK472YJTav005zo3VFVy1b8EFMiYr1YPf7aVMnGyG3UgEA1PEFAbSwEXvczKKWkvja4EI2JsJhPHHsSRJhkVkgM-vTZUXnzB_Pq7P8pwwS3oZEYG495fTvBPoCUr2hVa-F2bvmzDIdO8/s200/tommyhilfigerargylevest-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326571725905329202" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">We all have our beauty staples that we can rely on to give us a look we feel comfortable in and likewise we all have a "type" of man that we tend to feel comfortable dating for many reasons. Straying from our typical beauty staples and experimenting with seasonal beauty trends is a must-do for any trendy chick, but trying to keep an open mind and experimenting by dating outside of our "type" is </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">extremely </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">courageous.<br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">For example, this spring you might want to try swapping out your regular lipstick for a bright coral shade as seen on the runways of Karen Walker and Alice Temperly. A great pick: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-makeup-lips-lipstick-aqualumiere-sheer-colour-lipshine-spf-15-/product/MALPR359"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Chanel AQUALUMIyRE Sheer Color Lipshine SPF 15 in Tangerine Dream</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">,$28.50. Simple enough.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">However, if you're in the dating scene, would you consider dating someone who's obsessed with argyle sweaters when your "type" doesn't even know what the word argyle means? In life, we're faced with many choices and yes, it's always good to broaden our horizons across all boards, but how far are you willing to go?<br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Conclusion: Guys are like beauty products, you can try on lots of different types. If the look fits, wear it until it goes out of season or it becomes a staple. If that new shade of lipstick isn't complimenting your pout, chuck it. For me, I always seem to return to my staples, in beauty, in men and in life. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884091708611595627.post-66352955419512031522009-04-19T17:55:00.016-04:002009-04-20T13:24:20.402-04:00Sexy Bangs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqbWNnJ2NfqkXI-LmhKfg88QLybwHE06wn1m6Bq7HTXcC0bFe8XNfx6Ia9maybr7xVkVlWmVhILwsSxvoRwAtrG7-Vb1UqfQbyVOokME8u0vgcG3zc9cP-xMNfudBhqxCFkCY8QuljkJ0/s1600-h/bangs.jpg"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326535154413007794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 234px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 86px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqbWNnJ2NfqkXI-LmhKfg88QLybwHE06wn1m6Bq7HTXcC0bFe8XNfx6Ia9maybr7xVkVlWmVhILwsSxvoRwAtrG7-Vb1UqfQbyVOokME8u0vgcG3zc9cP-xMNfudBhqxCFkCY8QuljkJ0/s320/bangs.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:lucida grande;">Since the beginning of my college years I've had the same look. Long, straight hair with sweeping side bangs. Yes, I've definitely had my fun experimenting with color, but overall I've had the same hairstyle forever. It was time... beyond time, I needed change. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Knowing exactly what I was seeking I found photos of </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Nicole Richie</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> and </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Kim </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Kardashian</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> from when they had them... bangs... and printed them out. Not just any type of bangs, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-STYLE: italic"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">sexy bangs</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">. Next I laid all of my trust in<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">to stylist, Jeff </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Chastain</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> at </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.tedgibsonsalon.com/">Ted Gibson</a></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">,</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">my fave salon in NYC. </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Half petrified, but mostly excited I sat in the chair and <span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">showed my photos. He understood what I wanted immediately and I surrendered side bangs to him feeling completely comfortable. Don't you love it when a stylists just gets it? He </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">chopped</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> at various angles to create texture and kept them right at lash length. Transformed!</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:lucida grande;">Jeff left me with a great bang styling tip:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:lucida grande;">First rough dry your bangs as much as possible. Then, gather them and place a small round brush on top of them at your part and wrap your bangs around the brush so they're lifted away from your forehead. Shoot them with your hair drier and pull the brush to the left or the right a little bit depending on which way your hair falls. This will give your bangs a little lift off of your forehead and enable them to lay nicely onto your face. Never blowdry them straight down onto your face. </span></span></div><div><br /></div><div></div></div>Jeannine Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17522029340085669839noreply@blogger.com0