Welcome to '09

It's 2009!

Wishing everyone a healthy and happy new year. 

May 2009 bring you peace, love, joy, good health and a favorite lipgloss.

Right now I'm addicted to my Trish McEvoy Luxe Balm. Made with shea butter and other emollient properties, this balm helps soothe my parched lips. It's kind of pricey and shaped oddly (it looks like a stick of deodorant), but it does the trick. 

If you prefer something more traditional, you might want to check out Julie Hewett's Camellia balm. It comes in a pot or a stick. Right now the balm is sold out on Julie Hewett. 

Both products are great for your cuticles and other dry spots!

Gift Sets on Sales

You know the economy is tanking when beauty gift sets are on sale. I remember as a kid and teenager I used to get so excited for any limited edition beauty gift sets, from Bonne Bell to Bobbi Brown. I used to love to comb the aisles at CVS and the beauty department at Bloomingdale's. I don't think I've ever seen cosmetics -- department store cosmetics -- go on sale. I'm not saying the stores are giving stuff away, but if you need little gifts for girlfriends, or teenage daughters with upcoming birthdays, you can't go wrong with the Clinique Super balm lip sets or Bobbi Brown's lip tint sets. 

Pucker up! 

A Touch of Luxe

This holiday season indulge yourself and your friends with soothing products at Bath and Body Works. I really like their shea cashmere line. The hand cream and body cream are delicious and do a nice job to soften the skin.

M.A.C says enjoy 25% OFF their current holiday collections.

Available at any M.A.C retail store, department store or on maccosmetics.com

Kiehl's Yummy Vanilla Lip Balm

Lips dry? If you like Kiehl's lip balms, you might enjoy one of their latest flavors: coconut, mango or vanilla.

I enjoyed coconut when I smeared it across my parched lips. But I loved vanilla.

 Kiehl's sells many lip balms, but some of them are too fruity for me. 

Space NK Stocking Stuffers

FREE SHIPPING!

Need a new lipstick or mascara?

Free shipping at Sephora through 12/8/2008 ...

Code: SHOPNOW

Happy Shopping!

Bluemercury Beauty Party

Also, don't forget tonight is a beauty and party night at bluemercury at 84th and B'way. 

I say skip the tree lighting and support your neighborhood shops.

Soapy Gifts Galore

This holiday season stay merry and healthy with Kiehl's hand soaps. Buy one for yourself or shower friends and family with the gift of cleanliness. Kiehl's hand soaps are a fun way to say thanks and remind people about the importance of hand washing this winter.

A wise man once said, "You can never have too much soap."

Friends and Family ... Yes!