What do YOU want to know?

Thanks to the generous employee at my local Sephora, I received a large bag of samples to play with, try on and ultimately review for your pleasure! However, this bag o' goodies I have only covers a small portion of the products out there. So I want to know what you want to know.
Do you need help picking the right shade of shadow, bronzer or blush? Need to know what skincare line would be best for your skin type? (Trust me, I have tried them all!)
Then don't be shy, ask away!
I am here for you and your beauty questions, from head to toe!
So let me know what you want to know, and we'll get you on the road to fabulosity!

Looking to lay a better foundation with your foundation?

This past Sunday, my best friend Ro and I decided it was high time for girly day. This typically consists of lunch, a couple drinks, shopping and LOTS of laughing! After a full meal, we ventured into the mall and headed straight for Sephora (our own personal slice of heaven) and started to shop. As we wandered in and out of lipsticks and glosses, primers and powders, Ro decided she wanted to find some foundation. Not just any foundation mind you, but THE foundation. One that covers but doesn't cake, one that glides on but doesn't feel like an oil slick, one that finally does what it says it will.
So we asked one of the MANY Sephora employees who are there at your beck and call to guide you to the right product for you. We were led to the section of Make Up For Ever products. We were told tales of grandure! "It will cover everything without being cakey" she said, "You won't even need powder to set it!" she proclaimed!!!
I looked at Ro and saw her skepticism, but she decided "Why not, I've tried everything else". So they located her perfect shade, and then, for $34 dollars, she purchased the Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet Liquid Foundation.
Let me tell you my little bitchlin's, she is gorgeous! With barely a squirt of foundation on her face, she was transformed. Her skin glowed, the tone was even and SHE NEVER HAD TO SET IT WITH POWDER!!!!
So the final verdict? If you need a little more coverage for acne scars, blotchiness, redness and you hate carrying a compact around for touch ups during the day, grab this stuff!!! It is definitely $34 well spent. And if you don't agree, take it back! Sephora does have a generous return policy within 60 days of purchase, so you have nothing to lose and a gorgeous face to gain!

You've mastered the smokey eye... now let's take it to the next level...

You've lined, smudged and powdered your way to your smokiest eye yet, let's not ruin it with tarantula lashes!!
Covergirl has come out with an even better version (something I did not think was even possible!) of their Lash Blast Mascara. It's called Lash Blast Luxe and it's FABULOUS!!
I saw an ad for this and since I am already a huge fan of Lash Blast original, I thought I would give this a look. So I ran to the store and selected Black Platinum (other options include Black Cabernet and Black Emerald) and ran back home to try it on. The result: I have found a new love!!
When I read the package it mentioned how shimmering my eyes would be, which caused me to momentarily flash back to junior high, but I quickly came back to reality and decided to continue on. Ladies let me tell you there is not a hint of gaudy sparkle but a light smattering of eye brightening goodness!!!!
It's subtle enough for everday use yet dramatic enough for a night out! It's the perfect compliment to smokey eyes, shimmering shadows and easy to wear alone even!
I am definitely going Luxe from now on, and you should too.
Let's get shimmering, bitchlin's!

Want free full size product? head to your local department store tomorrow!

Macy’s and Nordstrom are among more than a dozen retailers who will be giving away cosmetics and perfumes on Jan. 20 as part of a class action lawsuit.
The giveaway is part of a 5-year-old settlement involving price fixing on beauty products. The retailers have claimed no wrong-doing.
If you purchased items from a manufacturer defendant between May 1994 and July 2003, you are eligible, and you won’t have to show proof of purchase. All you have to do is show up on Jan. 20 at a participating store and sign a registry.
As part of the settlement, $175 million in cosmetics will be given away, one per person on a first-come, first served basis while supplies last.
Brands include Estée Lauder, Clinique, Lancome, Clarins, Guerlain, Givenchy, Chanel, Boucheron, Cody, Calvin Klein, L’Oréal and Christian Dior.

Here is a list of the free FULL SIZE products that will be given away while supplies last:
Boucheron (USA) Ltd.: Femme Eau de Toilette (1 ounce/30 ml)

Chanel, Inc.: Coco Mademoiselle body lotion (3.4 fluid oz)

Christian Dior Perfumes, Inc.: J’Adore Eau de Parfum (15 ml)

Clarins U.S.A., Inc. (customers will have a choice of ONE of two products, while supplies last): Clarins Energizing Morning Cream (30 ml) OR Clarins Beauty Flash Bomb (30 ml)

Conopco, Inc. (distributed by Coty, Inc. on behalf of Conopco, Inc.) (customers will have a choice of ONE of three products, while supplies last): Calvin Klein Euphoria Bath and Shower Crème (6.7 oz) OR Vera Wang Princess Body Polish (5 oz) OR Lovely Sarah Jessica Parker Shower Gel (6.7 oz)

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (customers will have a choice of ONE of two products, while supplies last): Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair (15 ml/0.5 oz) OR Clinique Moisture Surge (30 ml/1 oz)

Guerlain, Inc.: My Insolence Eau de Toilette (15 ml)

L’Oréal USA, Inc. (formerly known as Cosmair, Inc.) (customers will have a choice of ONE of eight products, while supplies last): Lancôme UV Expert 20 OR Lancôme Cils Design Pro Mascara OR Lancôme Fatale Mascara OR Lancôme Courbe Virtuose Mascara OR Lancôme Primordial Skin Defense OR Ralph Lauren Romance Shower Gel (6.7 oz.) OR Giorgio Armani ACM Shower Gel (6.7 oz) OR Lancôme Hypnôse Shower Gel

Parfums Givenchy, Inc.: Very Irresistible Givenchy Eau de Toilette (15 ml)


Don't ever turn down free product! Go get it!

Hair misbehaving? Skin driving you crazy? Blame your shower!

Yes ladies, your shower is giving you bad hair days!
Chlorine (among other things) vaporizes in the steam of your shower and you are breathing that in! Don't believe me? Turn your shower on hot, leave the bathroom and close the door behind you. Wait a few minutes for the bathroom to get nice and steamy and then walk back in. Smell that? That's chlorine in the air!
So, instead of breathing in chemicals, and ruining your bright and shiny new haircolor with chemicals that are stripping the color right back out, get yourself a shower filter!
These filters contain charcoal to neutralize the chlorine, therefore leaving you with nothing but clean water which will give you softer hair and skin. Most filters last for about 3 months and you can get one for around $25- $30. Whole shower systems cost more, but sites such as http://www.mrwaterfilter.com/ sell filters that fit your current shower head.

There's no need to wait, better hair and skin are just a shower away!
Go get it my bitchlin's!

Happy Monday! Here's a tip...

You know that girl... or maybe you are that girl, the one who's lip line is visible from 30 yrds? The one who has a ring so dark around her lips it looks more like she's on her way to her gig as a clown with Ringling Brothers than trying to make her lips look fuller.
You know the look... admit it. But do you know how to avoid it? Here's how: Buy lipliner that matches the color of your LIPS, not your lipstick! By lining your lips with a tone that matches your natural lip color, you will create that line that defines your lips and distracts from any little lines or imperfections. You can even use it to extend above your lipline (slightly now!) to even out uneven lips or to fake a little more fullness. Another bonus of using lip colored lipliner? If you fill in your entire lip with the lipliner and then apply your lipstick, it will help it last longer!!!

So there you go my bitchlin's, now get out and get some gorgeous lips!

Todays Tip: Smokey Eyes for Beginners

So, imagine this: You go online and locate step by step instructions for creating a smokey eye. Feeling confident, you grab your eyeshadow and brush and head off to the closest mirror to beautify your eyes and await the transformation from girl next door to mysterious vixen! You can't wait to hit the town with your new look.
You start to apply your shadow and realize, it's looking more like a black eye than a smokey eye. The culprit? YOUR BRUSH!
Instead of trying to use the applicator that comes with your shadow, (they never work) and you've made the attempt to use that $10 "blending" brush, why not try a smudge brush?
These little brushes (snag one for $1.00! at www.eyeslipsface.com) are the perfect tool to apply your smokey eye. The little sponge tip is perfect for applying the darker shades in the crease and along the lash line. They also work well for lining the lower lash as long as you are light handed with it.
So the next time you attempt this sultry and sexy look, remember the smudge brush! And once you have mastered the smokey eye, feel free to use the recommended brushes to achieve the look, but you just might find you don't need to!

Good luck my beauty bitchling's! If you need step by step instructions or a video how to, let me know!

In the coming months....

I will be creating several looks for eyes. From day to evening and beyond!
If you are interested in seeing how a specific look is done along with easy to follow instructions, then let me know! I will have models of all eye colors so that you can see what would look best on you!

I will also be working on "Looks of the Month" where I take different look options (such as natural, extreme, evening, bronze glow, etc...) and show you how to accomplish the look you want! I am also taking suggestions on which looks you would most like to see, so get those comments and posts going!!

Check it out!

Sephora is currently having a sale of up to 75% off on some of their greatest stuff!
Head on over there and check it out, I will be!