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Give Your Shoulders a Break
Your shoulders will thank you for the latest bag trend: a mini bag on a long strap worn over one shoulder messenger-style.
If you don’t want to carry around every single item you own, the functionality of a mini bag like the Mini Margot Crossbody from Dooney & Bourke with compartment closures will win you over.
For those who are looking to scale down, the compact style of the mini bag may just be a step in the right direction. The mini bag is an instant game changer with only room enough to carry essentials like cash, a couple of credit cards, a favorite lip gloss, your phone, and car/house keys.
Is Your Hair as Silky as Troy Polamalu’s?
The next time you want the inside scoop on long beautiful curls, you may want to check out Pittsburgh Steeler safety, Troy Polamalu.
The veteran football player has made his mark in a wide variety of defensive roles, but is becoming more famous for his long Samoan locks.
Even though he hasn’t had a haircut since 2000, Polamalu’s thick and curly hair looks as polished as if he’s just stepped out of a Beverly Hills salon.
The Head & Shoulders brand was so impressed with his luxurious curls that they signed Polamalu as a spokesperson for one of their shampoos. The company has even created an insurance policy “to protect his iconic mane for the entire NFL season.” This makes a lot of financial sense since tackling a player by the hair is legal in the NFL and does not alone constitute unnecessary roughness.
Dual Action Foam for a Whiter Smile
If you’re like most people, you’d love to flash a pearly white smile but you gave up on whitening strips a long time ago.
Messy whitening strips are time‑consuming, cost too much, and usually leave your teeth feeling the pain with both cold and hot food.
Love That White Smile is a new line of teeth whitening products that use dual action foam technology. The non-abrasive foam penetrates the surface of your teeth, lifting stains and helping the whitening agent to get the job done faster (I noticed cleaner and whiter teeth after about 3 days).
Everything’s Coming Up Tartan
Tartan is back again this season, but this time it’s showing up at the cosmetic counter.
MAC Cosmetics is going all out for this year’s holiday collection which features plenty of tartan goodies in all of their posh and noble glory.
The MAC Holiday Collection 2010: A Tartan Tale celebrates the varying colors and stripes of the criss-cross pattern originally associated with Scotland (and more recently punk royalty).
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All Natural Products to Soothe and Rejuvenate Sensitive Skin
If you have sensitive skin, you’re probably dreading the upcoming winter season. Cold temperatures and brisk winter winds affect sensitive skin even more than other skin types causing dryness, tightness, and scaling.
You can get relief all-year round with the Diane Lai collection of natural skin care products designed to protect and soothe skin against ailments like dry skin, inflammation, and eczema.
The founder of the collection knows all about sensitive skin issues. Diane Lai’s infant son experienced flaky and itchy skin which caused her to search for natural products that would moisturize her son’s skin and relieve his condition.
Lip Gloss for Halloween That isn’t Scary
For some of us, the good old days of trick or treating are long gone (how much Halloween loot did you stash in your pillowcase).
Just because you won’t be gorging on chewy caramels and candy corn doesn’t mean you have to pass up on all the Halloween celebrations.
The Trick or Treat Lip Shine Duo from Philosophy is a high gloss set of lip shines to instantly remind you of the spicy scents of Halloween. The emollient-rich lip treats come in two high‑flavor colors: Pumpkin Spice Muffin and yummy Caramel Apple.
Nighttime Mask with Anti-Aging Active Ingredients
Now there’s even more reasons to catch up on your sleep.
During the day, the primary function of skin cells is to protect the body and defend themselves. At night, between midnight and 4 am, these cells are renewed and repaired.
The Nocturnal Line-up Mask from SAMPAR is an intensive treatment designed to act in step with the biorhythms of your skin. The light gel texture of the mask creates a film on the surface of your skin which allows active ingredients to work hard throughout the night.
Jennifer Grey’s Road Back to the Dance Floor
You have to give Jennifer Grey a lot of credit. As a recent survivor of thyroid cancer, she had every reason to avoid a high energy stint on Dancing With the Stars.
Working only occasionally on her acting chops in the last few years, she may also have had second thoughts about strapping on ballroom dancing shoes after her leading role in the classic movie, Dirty Dancing.
Even more courageous is the actress’ attitude about making a comeback at 50 years old. While most stars her age (and younger) are lining up for injection cocktails, Jennifer Grey has decided to pass on Botox after briefly considering getting “work done” before the show started.
Non-Invasive Procedure to Eliminate Wrinkles and Bags
When it comes to eternal youth, vampires just may be on the right track. A new procedure called the Vampire Facelift uses elements of a patient’s blood to revive aging skin.
The technique, which has been patented in Canada, involves taking a vial of blood and spinning the blood for six minutes in a laboratory centrifuge.
A doctor then separates the blood cells from the plasma and re-injects them into facial lines under the eyes and the nasolabial folds (smile lines) to fill them out. A healing process is then triggered with the body regenerating collagen and repairing itself for a more youthful look.
Evolution of Smooth Lip Balm in Cute Packaging
Lip balm season is quickly approaching with dropping temperatures and cold dry air.
eos Lip Balm comes in a unique design and meets all the necessary requirements: inexpensive, 95% organic, and good for you (check, check, and check √).
Enriched with a shea butter formula, eos lip balm is free of the bad stuff like petrolatum, gluten, and parabens. Instead, the lip balm is good for your lips with antioxidant-rich vitamin E and jojoba oil to keep them moist, soft, and smooth.
The Color of the Moment
Purple makeup is popping up everywhere from deep eggplant lip color to grape nail lacquer.
If you’re worried about purple overkill (or looking like Barney 2.0), why not try a wearable eyeshadow that can be applied sheer or layered for a more dramatic effect.
Daphne eyeshadow from NARS is a rich pigmented powder that blends easily and works well as a shadow or an eyeliner (the color looks bright in the pan, but don’t let that stop you).
Breakthrough Long-Wearing Formula
How can you resist cheek color called Keep Blushing (especially if you’re the blog author of The Blush Stops Here)?
The newest blush from DuWop comes in two colors: Rose and Peach. With a proprietary blend of water-resistant ingredients, the powder blush has a unique formula designed to make your color last whether you go for a swim or get stuck in a Vancouver downpour.
Gloss that Speaks to Health and Wellness
Purple Lab has once again partnered with the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation and launched SWAC “Sealed with a Cure” lip gloss to help increase awareness and funds for the foundation.
The feel good lip gloss is full of ingredients that boost beauty, health, and confidence. Infused with anti‑oxidant rich Mangosteen, the gloss also includes Echinacea to stimulate your immune system.
To keep your spirits up, the ultra-moisturizing gloss contains vanilla while Vitamins E and C moisturize and protect cells. Real gold flecks are also included for their healing properties.
Are You Ready for Some Football Fashion?
If you can’t beat them, join them—which is why you need to share your passion for football with your significant other by dressing the part.
The latest fashions for women who want to get into the NFL scene is called the Fit for You collection. It’s a smart move on behalf of NFL marketers since women now make up 44 percent of NFL fans.
Modeled by wives of NFL players and coaches (and superfan/designer Alyssa Milano), the fashion items go beyond an oversized numbered jersey of your boyfriend’s favorite team.
Who Do You Dress For?
Love him or leave him, Kanye West has his own spin on all kinds of topics.
This time he waded into the world of cosmetics, when he tweeted that he doesn’t like dark lipstick.
He offered this insight on vampy lips: “Please don’t let girls start wearing dark lipstick again. I just think girls need to know that guys don’t really like black lipstick.” What kind of look does he prefer: ”classic red is the sexiest or no make up at all . . . nothing too experimental.”
