Introducing Miss Nina

This is a picture of my cat Nina. I am posting this picture because I find it, and her amusing. Nina's white fur never ceases to amaze me. Somehow her fur stays super soft and as white as snow. Isn't she just dreamy? I did not grow up with a pet. I got Nina after college and we've been together ever since. Sometimes you just have to get a pet. On those days when you want to throw the towel in, you run your hand through their fur and feel better. Although a pint of Ben and Jerry's doesn't hurt either.

Daisy Marc Jacobs Solid Perfume Ring and Purse Spray

Marc Jacobs wants you to know about his new solid perfume ring and perfume purse spray.

It's nice to think of daisies in the middle of the winter.

No big surprise here, but Daisy is a floral scent. Thing fresh, sunny and spring-y.
Note: The ring twists to reveal the solid perfume.

Daisy Solid Perfume Ring; .02 oz; $30
Daisy Purse Spray; .7 oz; $40
Solid perfume ring and purse spray are available at Bloomingdale's beginning in February.

Twinkling Rose

A friend introduced me to the pretty lip gloss to the left. It's made by my new favorite company 3 Custom Color Specialists. This shade is called Twinkling Rose, and it's just lovely. You can wear this alone for a natural look. Or, layer it on top of just about any lip color to spice things up. I have a feeling this gloss would look good on anyone from Halle Berry to Jennifer Aniston to Jennifer Garner and Hillary Clinton.
This lip gloss will garner you many compliments, and questions ... specifically, where can I get one? Hopefully you won't have to answer any questions about universal health care.

Photo Courtesy of 3 Custom Color Specialists
$18.50

Cover Girl Lash Blast -- A winner!

Talk about easy, breezy, and beauty-ful.

Cover Girl's new mascara - the one worn by darling Drew Barrymore - is amazing.
Look for the orange tube. Can't miss it. Don't.
One of my favorite things about this mascara is the tube itself. It kind of clicks when closed. I don't know if that was intentional, but it helps to know the seal is tight.
I've worn the mascara a few times now and my lashes look great - long and dark. Brightens my whole face.
Lash Blast does not smudge easily. Nor does it flake. This is a winner.
I've been reading other beauty blogs on the net and it looks like everyone is excited about this mascara. You can check out another review on makeupbag.net.

Clever Concealer

What a wheel of fortune!

I just discovered what I consider to be a very clever concealing kit. It's from Physician's Formula and as you can see, it's a wheel.

The palette comes with a green concealer to camoflauge redness, two shades of natural-colored concealers and pressed powder.

It also comes with a miniature brush.

Ski Bunny

Here's what's great about Three Custom Color Specialists' new lip and cheek stain, Ski Bunny.
The lip and cheek color was designed to replace boring brownish nudes with a sexy scarlet.
It was formulated to give you that fresh-off-the-slopes look, and it does this effectively, without making you look like a clown.
The ruby color is very sheer. But don't be fooled.
It will make your pout pop.
Layer with gloss for added shine and/or sexiness.
Press finger into color, then press onto lips.
The stain formula is neither tacky or sticky. Buy one for yourself and one for your best girlfriend.

Ski Bunny $20.50
www.threecustom.com
Photo courtesy of Three Custom Color Specialists

Happy 2008!

Time to kick off 2008 in style.

Hope you and your loved ones had a great start to the new year.
2007 was a complicated year for my family. We lost several loved ones, but we also celebrated my brother's engagement. A wedding will take place in October. We can't wait.
I marked the new year with a new hair cut. Actually, I just cut some face framing bangs. My sister-in-law to be gave me the thumbs up! (Thank goodness!)

This weekend look for posts on Three Custom Color Specialists and the Iowa Caucuses. Wondering how they fit together?

I did too until I read another beauty blog that had me laughing out loud.

In her beauty addict blog, Ms. Kelley questions whether Mitt Romney was wearing foundation -- on his lips. Read her post here.
Tomorrow I will be writing about a new product guaranteed to make you feel sexy on the slopes, even if you can't ski. Stay tuned.

Looks like Mr. Romney could use a little of this product. Dab it on Romney. Gently.





Romney photo courtesy of Mitt Romney.com; makeup photo courtesy of Three Custom Color

Update on Kiehl's Liquid Body Cleanser

An update now on a product I've mentioned before. I've always been a fan of Kiehl's liquid soaps (body cleansers), but tonight I used the cleanser to make a bubble bath. On a scale of 1 to 10, the suds quality was a perfect 10. The suds were lightly fragrant without being overpowering. When I stepped out of the tub, there was no sticky residue on the inside of the tub or on me. My skin felt clean, without feeling tight. And although I liked the fragrance, in this case, cranberry, I really liked that the scent faded once I got out of the water.

Holiday Helpers

Looking for a sweet stocking stuffer? Check out Stila's Holiday Collection and their Noir palette. It comes with an eyeshadow base, crease, liner and cheek color. Toss this in your gym bag or your purse and you are good to go. This palette is flat, so it would also fit in a narrow desk drawer. In typical Stila fashion, the colors are modern and sexy. $32

Natural and Organic

If you are interested in products that are natural, organic or something in between check out a tab on Sephora.com. I just noticed they added this feature. You will probably recognize many of the brands already, but it makes shopping easier. By the way, did you know that the Sephora at Times Square is open until midnight? Happy shopping!

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