Dry already, dry.

This Borghese stuff rocks. And lucky for you, it makes your nails as hard as a rock. It sets your polish and accelerateds drying. I hate waiting for nail polish to dry, so I was thrilled to try this out. Please note that I used this in addition to sitting under one of those UV dryers. Borgehse's Finale is sold at Walgreens. Nice to buy prestige products at your local drugstore.

The Lippman Collection

This has got to be one of the greatest inventions of all time in the beauty category. For people who don't like bottles of nail polish remover, you can use these mini mitts to help rub away last week's polish. I know you can't see it from this picture, but inside the packets are thumb-sized mittens saturated in nail polish remover. They smell great too because they are infused with lavender. Really, a nice call when it comes to cleaning up our fingers and toes.
Great for your purse, the airplane or anywhere else you happen to find yourself needing to remove old polish. Oh yeah -- I forgot to tell you the name of the product. Perhaps Eliot Spitzer should get that honor.

Coming Events at Blue Mercury

There are a couple of events coming to Blue Mercury on the Upper West Side.

Makeup
Trish McEvoy April 25 & 26
Laura Mercier May 3

Skincare
Caudalie April 4
Anthony Logistics April 5
Darphin April 18
Fresh May 17
Bliss May 30
MD Skincare June 5

Weather Works

Here is a product I'm truly excited about. You would be too if you had natural curls and lived in a humidity prone city such as the Big Apple.

I have to admit, I was just introduced to this product today. I have not *yet* tried it. But I have high hopes for it.

What is it?

John Frieda's WeatherWorks by Frizz-Ease Weather-Proofing Shampoo and Conditioner

WeatherWorks help fight frizz and static-related hair problems caused by humidity and dry conditions.

Sold at drugstores, mass retailers; $5.99

Keep your fingers crossed!

Burberry's The Beat

Introducing Burberry's "The Beat," a sexy new fragrance combining ceylon tea and iris.

Top notes include bergamot, cardamon, pink pepper, and mandarin with cedar wood, vetiver and white musk.

Although "The Beat" has floral notes, it is still woody, musky.

In typical Burberry fashion, this is a very wearable fragrance. This is the kind of scent that once you start wearing, you'll reach for ALL the time. It's reliable. I've already caught myself sniffing my sweatshirt for an extra whiff.
Try the intense elixir for a richer scent.

1.7 oz $62
2.5 oz $80
Available at Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus & Nordstrom
This product is out of stock on the Burberry site.

Coming soon!

Friday I have a very special meeting with the founder of Pur~Lisse. I can't wait to share with you all the details of this line. More later...

Laura Mercier event at Bergdorf Goodman

A reminder:
Tomorrow 03-08-08 is the Spring Color Workshop at Bergdorf Goodman
Check out LM's newest color story " Dreamy Collection."
Time: 10 am - 6pm
Contact: Laura Mercier counter: 212-872-2742

Love, Chic Baby

At first, when I heard of a perfume for babies, I was a little perplexed. Babies, including my new cousin Alexander Morris, smell yummy, so why would anyone use perfume?

But this one is different.

'Love, Chic Baby' is not just for babies. It's also for their mommies. The idea is to help foster a bond between mom and baby using a clean, fresh, very light scent. You can see why celebrities like Marcia Cross, Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow would spritz 'Love, Chic Baby.'

I don't have kids (yet) but I would still wear Love, chic baby anyway. It is available in 'baby girl' and 'baby boy' varieties. It's recommended for babies six months and older. But it's perfect for adults of all ages. It's also great for preteens. Makes a nice gift too.

Paul and Joe

My first Paul and Joe lipstick arrived in a gift bag this weekend. I was very excited to try it out. It did not disappoint. I tried the lipstick in a sheer pink shade. If you are familiar with Essie nail polish shades, it's like the Mademoiselle of lipstick. But the lipstick is available in many shades. I like it for its creamy texture. It is moisturizing but does not feel heavy on the lip. Paul & Joe lipsticks contain camomile, marigold and white lily extracts, plus sunflower and grape seed oils.

This lipstick is available at Bergdorf Goodman (800-558-1855)
$20

Paul and Joe products are made in Japan.

Juara's best body balm

Here's the 411 on Juara. A few years ago a friend gave me a few small pots of Juara product. It's hard to believe, but I was unfamiliar with this line. I just didn't know it. Anyway, this hand and body balm not only smells amazing, it also works very, very well. Sometimes products work well, but they don't smell good. But Juara has mastered the art of creating excellent product with a fabulous scent. You should also consider trying their body scrub.
You can buy Juara on the web: dermstore.