Other and Misc.

Beauty.com

I love Beauty.com. Why? Maybe it is because shipping is free with every $49 purchase. Or, maybe it is because they always have a page of "gifts with purchase" where you can get some SWAG with what you’re buying. Maybe it’s because they are a partner of Drugstore.com, so I can throw in cereal, paper towels and dish detergent with my cosmetic purchase, and check out only once. Or, maybe it’s because they are located in Bellevue, Washington– only minutes from my house.

Whatever the reason, I love to shop at Beauty.com, and you’ll love them too, so check it out!

Some current deals on their site include:

Buy any DuWop product and get a free venom gloss sample

Buy a new Fusion Beauty Eye Lift and get a free Lip Fusion in Clear ($36 value)

Save up to 30% on top beauty products when you shop the Steals & Deals.

Spring Product Wishlist

There are some really cool new products to dip into this spring. Below is my current wishlist. I haven’t yet tried these products, but I can’t WAIT to.

1) Cargo’s Plant Love Lipsticks: The product development team at Cargo has clearly watched "An Inconvenient Truth" and responded to Al Gore’s call by creating a botanical lipstick with a 100% biodegradeable tube. So forward thinking!

2) Tarte’s "Inside Out" Vitamin infused lipgloss. Women accidentally eat their lipstick/gloss so often– it’s about time someone made it good for our health! Tarte teamed up with Borba to develop a gloss that actually contains the vitamins you need, so every accidental lick is good for your health.

3) Lorac’s Cheekstamp. A cylindrical shaped blush with a sponge applicator. A genius method to target the apples of the cheek!

4) DermaDoctor’s "Physical Chemisty". This home microdermabrasion system can actually tell when your skin has had enough, therefore preventing irritation. What good is removing old, dead skin cells if you’ll only be unveiling irritation?

Bag Borrrow or Steal

For the woman who absolutely HAS to have the latest “it” bag (or hell– she needs to have access to ALL of the latest “it” bags), this online shop is a must see.

The story is this– you pay a monthly “rent” for access to the hottest bags. They are guaranteed to be in like-new condition, and you can borrow several at the same time. If you absolutely MUST keep a bag, you have the opportunity to buy it directly from Bag Borrow or Steal (at a reduced rate). If not, just return it so that the latest bag of your choice will be shipped to your doorstep. LOVE this concept!

From now until March 15th, 2007, all new memberships are 15% off if you enter SHINE01 as your promotional code during registration.

Product Packaging

Admit it, you’ve bought product before just because of how it looks in its packaging. Maybe it looks great on your vanity, or maybe you just want to be seen carrying it around… but it visually captured you and dragged you to the register with credit card in hand.

Here are some of my personal favorites.

Guerlain “KissKiss” Lipstick

Guerlain ‘Meteorites Voyage’ Pressed Powder

Guerlain Terracotta Brush

Givenchy Prisme Again! Blush Quartet

Givenchy Vernis Miroir Nail Color

Prada Pressed Powder

Christian Dior Midnight Charm Lip Gloss Locket

Yves Saint Laurent Lip Twins Duo

Yves Saint Laurent Ombres Quadrilumeres

Favorite Diversions

If I need a good laugh (at someone else’s expense), I hit the blog www.gofugyourself.com where two women quite viciously pick apart the fashion faux pas of the fashionistas.

Another great site is www.Luxist.com where the best of the best is posted for your viewing pleasure.

Have fun!