Flylashes

I am all for fake lashes, I love them BUT these lashes I could never wear. Designed by artist Jessica Harrison “Flylashes” are made out of dead fly legs! Which are glued to the lash line. They are very interesting….so would you wear them?... 

Want to help good cause?

Neutrogena is launching Wave for Change, a charitable campaign that makes it easy for people everywhere to not only give back, but to choose how Neutrogena will support communities in need. Neutrogena will allow you to donate $1 (up to $200,000)  to GlobalGiving every time you buy something from their pink grapefruit line now through August 23.
GlobalGiving, an organization that links donors to great causes, will then distribute the funds to environmental, educational and disaster relief charities. To find out which cause you're most passionate about and how to tip the scales in that cause's favor-- head to www.facebook.com/neutrogena.

It's Magic! : Vasanti Magic Liner

Eyeliner is one of the best ways to emphasize your eyes and color eyeliner always adds a "pop".
sadly there is not enough eyeliner colors.Sometimes I see the most fab eyeshadow and  wish they had that color in a liquid eyeliner so what I do is dip my brush into water and then the eyeshadow to make that fabulous eyeliner but let's face it water doesn't have much holding power,So when I saw Vasanti's Magic Liner($20), a special potion that turns powder shadow into liquid eyeliner, I was ecstatic, This Magic Liner is basically a clear gel paired with a liner brush, that, when met with powder eyeshadow, becomes a pigmented, smudge-proof eyeliner. Brilliant! The best part? Dip the brush back in the tube, and it comes out clean and ready to take on the next color....its Magic && I'm in Love.

You Can Purchase this at Vasanti.com

Strong Confident Enduring

I'm super excited Mary J. Blige is launching her first fragrance "My Life" named in honor of her second album that was released back in 1994. This fragrance will be released exclusively at HSN this Saturday, July 31,2010 at midnight (12AM Est) .This is the first celebrity fragrance to be developed by natural skin care company Carol's Daughter. The scent comes in a caramel-colored, heart-shaped bottle which is sooo adorable!.

“My life is my journey and I’ve always shared it through my music. I can’t wait to share my story with millions of women through HSN,” said Mary J. Blige. “Working with Carol’s Daughter on the fragrance has been an amazing experience that I will forever cherish.”

HSN has developed unique video footage,click here to Watch: Mary’s journey in creating the fragrance && her personal stories.

The Stila Smokey Eye Talking Palette

I was searching for new Stila eyeshadows and came across this palette which is on SALE! at Sephora for $15 (reg $40). This is not a new palette but I had to try it, Sephora only has "The Emeralds Palette" on sale but I'd have to say the colors in this palette are gorgeous. It looks amazing on my green eyes && it talks. How cool is that?  Okay, so it's just a button you push that goes through instructions on how to create a smokey eye (including what brushes to use)...super cute.

Dior Fall Collection 2010

   

"Dior Women are not shy, They're modern and daring" -John Galliano


Here is a little sneak peek of Dior's fall collection for 2010, this collection pays tirbute to the idea of unabashed femininity with shades of deep purple and smoky charcoal and grey tones, the eyes are the focal point of the look including full lashes, mysterious smoky lids and soft pink hues for lips.

                                            The Collection:

Dior 2-Color Logomania Collector’s Edition in Silver Screen #085 ($38.00)

 

Dior 5-Color Designer Eyeshadow in Pink Design #808 ($58.00)

Dior 5-Color Eyeshadow in Misty Mauve #844 (except Sephora) ($58.00)

    Dior Serum de Rouge ($32):

  *Pearly Pink Serum #470 (except Sephora)
  *Radiant Pink Serum #560
  *Pink Diva Serum #670
  *Ruby Serum #870
  *Plum Serum #880

     Dior Addict Lipcolor ($26)

    *Spectacular Mauve #694 (except Sephora)
    *Technicolor Red #873

     Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss && Lip Maximizer($26.50)

 

 *available in 3 shades

Diorshow 360 mascara

 

Diorshow maximizer Mascara Base && Lash plumping serum

 

Available at Dior.com,Saks fifth Ave, Nordstroms, Macys.

<3 Z

Smashbox Presents The Masquerade Collection

With fall just around the corner, SMASHBOX has a  new collection due to launch on Aug 1,2010.  This is their first full collection since it was announced that they have been acquired by Estee Lauder.
So allow me to introduce you to The Masquerade Collection

A fantasy of illusion. Intrigue. Mystery. Desire. Who’s behind the mask? To reveal or disguise is up to you. Smashbox Cosmetics invites you to intoxicate and seduce the senses with the Masquerade Collection, a labyrinth of provocative hues with entrancing allure for eyes, cheeks, and lips. Just remember—things aren’t always as they seem…..

Masquerade Eyeshadow Palette ($35.00)

 From subtle to ultra dramatic, the shades in this enticing palette disguise your eyes with a veil of magnetic color. The palette is beyond user friendly. Organized in complementary trios they can be worn together or can be worn solo, the shades create coordinated looks for maximum intrigue.
This pallete contains 9 shades with different textures:
    * Matte soft peach
    * Shimmering black plum
    * Matte taupe
    * Metallic khaki
    * Shimmering gold
    * Bronze
    * Metallic cabernet
    * Shimmering navy
    * Matte bone

Illusion Baked Fusion Soft Lights Palette ($32.00)

 This award winning, silk-like baked bronzing powder infuses skin with a soft veil.
Create the illusion of a lit-from-within glow with this palette of shimmering shades, designed to illuminate cheeks, nose, forehead and décolleté.
 This silky combination can be used on all skin types.
Available colors:
    *Champagne
    *Soft gold
    *Rosegold

Intrigue Creamy Cheek Color & Brush ($29.00)

Formulated with antioxidant Vitamin E, this luxurious creamy cheek color will give cheeks a “just blushed” look—the perfect innocent disguise. Glide the creamy formula over the apples of cheeks, then blend with the brush for a flawless pop of color.
Available in just one shade:
    * Warm pink

Liquid Liner & Lash Overlay ($19.00)

Cloak eyes in an air of mystery with this innovative two-in-one formula for lash line and lashes. Just line the eyes and then sweep the specially designed rod over a coat of mascara to “tip” the ends of lashes for a subtle yet intriguing look.
Available in two colors:
    *Teal
    *Bronze

Lip Enhancing Gloss ($19.00)

These elegant and ultra-moisturizing golden glosses will have your lips looking and feeling deliciously dressed-up while vitamin E provides antioxidant protection and moisturization, while Sunflower seed oil nourishes lips.
Available in two colors:
    * Reveal Golden nude
    * Disguise Golden pink

Noir O-Gloss ($22.00) (Sephora Exclusive)

This disguise transforms before your very eyes—the sultry lip formula glides on black, then evolves into a custom bold berry hue tailored to your specific skin tone. Formulated with Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract and Goji Berry Extract to boost microcirculation as well as moisturizing Avocado Oil antioxidant Vitamin C and Pomegranate Seed Oil, O-Gloss Noir interacts with your personal skin chemistry to create a shade that’s unique to you.

Available at Smashbox.com, Sephora, Sephora inside JCPenny, Ulta, Nordstrom or  sephora.com starting Aug.2010

                                   <3 Z

Napoleon Perdis SALE!

I LOVE sales! This is my favorite time of year because Napoleon Perdis has their half yearly 50% off sale.  The savings begin July 23rd ending Aug 6th. Make sure you stop by a Napoleon Perdis Store (with locations in Hollywood Blvd,West Field Mall in San Francisco &&Topanga Mall) and take advantage! Stock up on some of your favorite products.

 <3 Z

Fresh: Eat,Pray,Love

I’m excited for the premier of Eat,Pray,Love,(the film adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert's popular travel memoir) with Julia Roberts (LOVE HER!)  to add to my excitement FRESH has launched a fragrance collection and candles inspired by the movie. Each fragrance is available in a 1oz eau de perfume for $32

• Eat is a scent which is inspired by Gilbert's travels through Italy.  With scents such as bergamot, Italian lemon, basil, plum, red currant, rose, vanilla, caramel and meringue.

• Pray is a woodsy scent, inspired by her travels to India. Notes are elemi, pink pepper, juniper berry, incense, peony, rose, patchouli, amber, and musk.

• Love is inspired her travels in Indonesia, with scents  of bergamot, red currant, mango blossom, lisylang, Tiare, dewy jasmine, sandalwood, vetyver, and velvet amber.

I have not tried the fragrances, but reading about them makes me excited for them to go on sale. 

You can go to Fresh.com or Sephora.com to purchase your fragrance.

                           <3 Z

Lip Liner Tips:

Lips are the most sensual features on your face they can significantly improve your facial appearance so its important to give them the necessary attention starting with the lip liner.
A lip liner can give you amazing results if used properly.
Here are some useful application tips to help you achieve that flawless look:

Fuller lips:
Cover your lips with foundation then using your choice of lip liner
start by lining the lips slightly inside your natural lip line, then you fill in with your lipstick.

Thin Lips:
Start by lining your lips outside your lip line to make your lips appear fuller.

Uneven Lips:
Start by outlining the outside of the thinner half of the lip then continue along the natural line of the fuller half with the liner.

Do NOT use a lip liner that is darker then your lipstick because it will make your lips look odd with that dark outline

 <3 Z

Anti-Wrinkle Creams

Wrinkles are suppose to be a sign of knowledge and living wisdom. But we all know there are better ways to show we are wise other than having lines in our faces! So here are a couple of anti-wrinkle creams that can help you achieve that wrinkle free look: *Dr.Michelle Copeland Rewind Eye Formula utilizes "new breakthroughs in anti-wrinkle industry" It helps erase fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, mouth & neck. *Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream is one of the best retinol treatments available at the drugstore it helps reduce fine lines & wrinkles. 
 <3 Z