From the monthly archives:

October 2009

MAC Cosmetics Halloween Makeup Looks

Every year, MAC cosmetics puts together some great Halloween makeup looks. If you are on Facebook, you can view them on the MAC Cosmetics Facebook Fan Page. And then there is the MAC Cosmetics YouTube Channel for video on the looks. Below is the MAC Not Afraid to Be Freaky Video: If you are looking [...]

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e.l.f. Cosmetics, Affordable Holiday Gifts

Brand Stores

To me, e.l.f. Cosmetics (the elf stands for eyes, lips, face), is one of the best affordable cosmetic lines out there. At holiday time, they are also particularly good because they have a large variety of kits and sets that put a lot of products into a fairly affordable package. These kits are great for [...]

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elf Cosmetics Halloween Makeup for Under $5

Halloween

e.l.f. Cosmetics are great for affordable makeup (many of their items are only $1). They sent me the below information on their Halloween makeup looks for under $5. Vampire Queen: Plumping Lip Glaze in Ruby Red $1, Duo Cream Eyeshadow in Black Licorice $1, Nail Polish in Medium Red $1, Dramatic Eye Lash Kit $1Glowing [...]

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Prescriptives Holiday Collection

Yes! There is a Prescriptives Holiday Collection this year! Prescriptives announced awhile back that they were shutting down, but here is their 2009 Holiday collection available for all you Prescriptives fans! I took a look at the palettes in the store and they have very nice utilitarian shades.

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Pumpkin Face Mask Recipe

Bath and Body

Wondering what to do with you pumpkin after Halloween? Kayla Fioravanti, ARC Registered & Certified Aromatherapist and the Co-founder and Chief Cosmetic Formulator for Essential Wholesale (www.essentialwholesale.com) explains why pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween with her Honey Pumpkin Spread Recipe! This mask is especially nice for very dry skin types. Ingredients 5 tablespoons canned organic [...]

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Makeup and Style Books

Books

Books make great gifts. Below are a number of good makeup, beauty, and Style books. I particularly recommend the ones that you see in the first three rows. For an all around great guide, the Carmindy book can’t be beat. While for lots of neat insider tips, Beauty Confidential, by Nadine Jolie is a fun [...]

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Weekend Reading From Sass, Substance & Style

Links and Roundups

Read below for this week’s best of Sass, Style & Substance beauty & fashion news! Raging Rouge Raging Rouge explores the world of MAC Style Black, including these not-to-be-missed Glimmerglass glosses! A Touch of Blusher A Touch of Blusher recaps fall/winter 2009 makeup trends. STYLEnosh Need a wardrobe boost? Try mixing prints and patterns. eye4style [...]

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Tsumori Chisato For Shu Uemura Holiday Mirror and Powder

Accessories

This is a perfect gift for a cat lover, especially if she also loves luxury and makeup! This lovely compact mirror was designed using Japanese fashion designer Tsumori Chisato’s lucky cat for the shu uemura Holiday Collection. Also available is a limited edition compact with two highlighter powders. You can get the products at Nordstrom: [...]

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