tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67603730026373497822012-01-07T11:02:55.073-08:00Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.comBlogger4731100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-24613393137203543102010-09-02T22:15:00.000-07:002010-09-02T22:15:42.415-07:00

It takes a lot these days to get me to seriously consider cracking open the wallet for new cosmetic purchases. Recently, however, some new products on offer from mark made the cut.  I was initially inspired to try the new Lipclick Lipsticks (more on that later...), but along with my order, mark sent me a free tube of Totally Balmed Tinted Lip Balm in Totally Hot ($8). The unassuming little tube

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Hard to think about Fall when it is 93 degrees outside, but it is fast upon us! I had to share this preview of the MAC Fall 2010 Venomous Villains collection. Sick of the Disney Princess nonsense? Then Venomous Villains will be right up your alley.  Inspired by four Disney villains (including my favorite Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty), these four unique sets will be sure to inspire some

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To make this post short and to the point: you must get this kit ASAP. It is amazing. Filled with five of tarte's best-selling items, the Maureen's Favorites Exclusive Set ($39) contains everything needed to create an absolutely gorgeous, glow-y, sun-kissed Summer look in no time at all. If you are struggling to find an easy, go-to makeup routine for hot, humid weather, look no further.   The kit

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A few months ago, there were some things in my life that I desperately needed to conceal: particularly bad dark circles, blemishes and tired-looking eyelids. Things were getting pretty out of control and I was almost literally buying every new concealer on the market. I amassed a collection of well over ten new-to-me concealers that I systematically plowed my way through in search of one that met

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-87237530511800361282010-05-13T20:49:00.000-07:002010-05-13T20:49:23.002-07:00

For whatever reason, my hair has been a complete frizzy mess the last few weeks: flyaways and general craziness all over. But, having hair that is thin in texture, I also constantly struggle with it looking flat and stuck to my head. Unfortunately, anti-frizz treatments only worsen the flat problem.  So, what's a girl to do? Somewhere I picked up this trick and it is just so good that I have to

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-5199734738360804722010-04-11T15:17:00.000-07:002010-04-11T15:17:49.201-07:00

After the glamour and glitz of Zoya Sparkle, you might think that the companion Summer 2010 collection, Flash, would be subdued and understated. And, you would be dead wrong! As an addition to the mind-blowing, stunningly glitter-ized Sparkle collection, Flash is every bit as bright and as vibrant and attention-grabbing ... only they are creams.   Now, I love a good cream polish. I really do and

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Those creative folks at Zoya have released two sure-to-be loved collections for Summer 2010: Flash & Sparkle. I posted a quick preview last week because I was so excited that I couldn't wait to share. Today I'm happy to present the entire Sparkle collection.   My overall thoughts about this are really, really positive. I try not to use the word "bling" because it is  a fairly stupid, over-used

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More to come...

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Do you read Jezebel? I am fairly obsessed with the mix of semi-serious and pop-culture content with a healthy dose of feminism mixed in. The comment threads regularly leave me busting up with laughter, especially when ladies get on a tear about hunky, male celebrities. At any rate, this week the kind Jezebels have been running a series on Beauty 101 after soliciting feedback from readers on

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It's not really a secret that I am a complete and total freak for all things tarte. I just love so much about them: the colors, the packaging, the attitude -- it's just so great. So they can almost do no wrong in my book, but this time, they have outdone themselves and created a product that is oh so very right.  The tarte Natural Lip Stains ($24) are a take-off on the classic tarte Cheek Stains

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-27691577887638862482010-03-21T11:34:00.000-07:002010-03-21T12:03:39.008-07:00

The dark days of Winter may soon be a thing of the past, but for those of us who struggle with chronically dry skin, the battle to stay moisturized lasts all year long.  I haven't mentioned this product previously, but  Olay In-Shower Body Lotion ($7) has become one of my go-to products for fighting body dryness. When I first discovered it (via a suggestion from Jolie Nadine), it was seriously

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I didn't actually watch the Oscars last weekend, but I was interested to see which lucky celebrity wore tarte on the red carpet. It was later revealed that tarte's celebrity makeup artist, Sara Glick, worked her makeup magic on best supporting actress nominee Anna Kendrick. To compliment Anna's flowing, blush colored dress, she was inspired by "youthful, ethereal beauty--think soft, natural

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Ok ladies. We (meaning "me") are in trouble here. After braving the Nordstrom Spring Trend Show with just one lipstick purchase, I am clearly in a weakened state and very susceptible to the overwhelming charms of this amazing, adorable and infinitely beautiful collection.  Gah!The very latest in a series of famous M·A·Collaborations, it was only a matter of time before the demure-to-daring

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Coral turned out to be a hot color on the kisser last year. Proving itself to be incredibly infectious, the color is now making an appearance on lips and cheeks.  Ahead of the curve and ready to go for Spring 2010, Bobbi Brown's Cabana Corals collection seriously takes my breath away. Unexpectedly pretty and almost universally flattering, this collection should stop any anti-coral sentiment once

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The new makeup collection from Tarina Tarantino occupied four whole pages in the Spring 2010 Sephora catalog. Clearly, the company is excited about this launch!  And while the beautifully packaged pink sequined designs have been available online for several weeks now, they are set to debut in stores any minute. I recently caught a few early glimpses  of the developing display and, from the few

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When I saw Soap & Glory Marvelips! Lip Crayon ($10) at Target, I stopped in my tracks.  My interest sprung from the fact that it looked very much like a more expensive product,  Benefit Cupid's Bow Lip Shaper ($28). Released a few years back, Benefit's product is a duo-ended pencil, one side being a pearly pink highlighter, the other being a darker mocha mauve lip pencil. By using the

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These little gems hold the #1 spot on my "most wanted" list. As a follow up and extension of their best-selling cheek stains, tarte has revised their long-wearing formula for the lips and come up with the Tarte Natural Gel Lip Stains ($24). The result is a gorgeous collection of six wearable shades that are sure to knock your socks off! paraben free · petro-chemical free · pthalate free ·

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Today's NOTW comes from the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color collection. The color that I'm wearing, Uptempo Plum ($5), is super cute. It has a dark purple base with red and gold shimmer -- which is more obvious in the bottle in this picture.  The camera doesn't pick up the shimmer as well on the nails, but it comes across in real life. While I love OPI Visions of Sugarplum in all of its flashy

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If you are anything like me, beauty-emergencies are a common part of every day life. Ok, maybe emergencies is a bit of an overstatement, so maybe something like beauty inconveniences, mistakes or accidents works better.  Whatever you want to call it, you know what I'm talking about: the smudge of eyeliner that has mysteriously migrated up to your eyebrows, the unfortunate creasing on a crappy new

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As we turn the corner on Winter, many of us are engaged in a full-on war on dry skin. My chronic dry skin problem is only exacerbated by my love of taking really hot showers and baths when I feel like I can't get warm. When intensive hydration is needed, I've had the best success using body oil.   Body oil is exactly what it sounds like and used like a lotion or cream. It absorbs best if the

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-396672001597006342010-01-28T20:11:00.000-08:002010-01-28T20:11:43.794-08:00

If you loved Vera Farmiga's Golden Globes look, you will be excited to hear that the tarte Flower Child Spring 2010 Collection is now available online! And even better, from now through 2/1/10 @ 12pm (EST), get 40% off your tarte order thanks to this discount from Lucky Magazine. How to get it: Log on to tarte.com and enter "luckyweek3" at checkout to save 40 percent on everything! 

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While I love the streamlined simplicity of Senna's Lip Sync lipstick/gloss duo, many people are loyal to one type of product and would prefer a stand-lone lipstick or lip gloss for their lip color needs. Not to worry because Senna has lipstick and gloss products that are every bit as beautiful and high quality as Lip Sync and I'm fortunate to be able to discuss several of them here on The Couch!

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-51104416611599909882010-01-24T19:00:00.000-08:002010-01-24T20:14:38.370-08:00

If you are like me, your day bag usually contains an assortment of lip products: lipstick, gloss, balm, etc. There are one or two stand-bys, but most of these rotate on a daily or weekly basis. As one could imagine, this takes up a fair amount of room, particularly because I like to carry both lipstick and gloss of various colors. The makeup creators at Senna apparently have the same problem

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-22386544871831462812010-01-20T21:48:00.000-08:002010-01-20T21:48:10.825-08:00

Not since Stila changed ownership have I been so excited about a new collection. Check out  the Jewel Eye Shadow Palette ($32)! This amazing brand new technology provides:  ridiculous sparkle & metallic finish the perfect amount of buildable color a dazzling, glistening effect There's nothing else like it out there -- it looks like a disco ball every time you blink!" Shades include: Rose

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-42738760125702586982010-01-19T19:55:00.000-08:002010-01-19T19:59:26.655-08:00

Celebrity makeup artist and Fashion Week regular Tina Turnbow has teamed up with tarte to create their Spring 2010 Flower Child collection. While the full collection won't be available in stores for a few more weeks, Turnbow previewed the products creating Vega Farmiga's Golden Globes makeup. Of all of the makeup looks seen at the Globes, I loved Farmiga's even before I knew that it was tarte. 

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  I can't even remember what I did last night, but it sure wasn't watching the 2010 Golden Globes. For all of my love of the fashion-y and frivolous, I can't tolerate watching award shows. Thankfully, the internet catches me up on what I missed in terms of the clothes and beauty trends. The clothes, as far as I can tell, were an absolute disaster on many fronts. All modern starlets uniformly

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-20453685256549251832010-01-17T09:58:00.000-08:002010-01-17T20:24:27.475-08:00

Released as part of the Fall 2009 collection, Lifted Natural Eye Primer with Firmitol™ ($20) is a prep and prime product for the eye area.  Similar to Urban Decay's Primer Potion or Too Faced Shadow Insurance, Lifted smooths the eyelid, intensifies eye shadow pigments and locks the shadow in place for a long-lasting wear. Lifted additionally contains tarte's proprietary complex Firmitol which

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-54471118891684144802010-01-16T17:01:00.001-08:002011-03-26T15:00:48.696-07:00

Not uncommonly, I sleep in a little too late and have to rush to get out the door on time. Paradoxically, it is also on these days when I tend to look my most tired and run-down (proving that "sleeping in" doesn't really help in the looking or feeling rested departments). As a result, having an easy, no-brainer makeup look is key.  Today I thought I'd share my favorite workaday eye look. It takes

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-21010905163016758412010-01-11T23:08:00.000-08:002010-01-11T23:08:51.110-08:00

Although originally released back in 2007 as part of the Winter SKI Collection from China Glaze, I only recently picked up a bottle of Black Diamond for myself. I was attracted to the fact that it is vampy, but with a twist. It doesn't come through particularly well in the picture, but this polish has a pearly luster that moves it from pitch black into pearly gray. It is definitely deeper in

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-76188530429423192242010-01-11T22:50:00.000-08:002010-01-11T22:51:41.134-08:00

One of my absolute favorite blogs is All Lacquered Up: A Nail Polish Fanatic's Resource. Not only has Michelle swatched any collection you might be curious about, but her pictures are always crisp, representative of the shades and her nails always look amazing. So devoted is she that she has an entire room dedicated to her polish obsession! Isn't that fabulous?! For the past few weeks, ALU has

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-22543265291631445212010-01-10T19:08:00.000-08:002010-01-10T19:47:26.100-08:00

Stumbling around Ulta recently, I wandered into the fake, clip-in hair aisle. This is not unusual because, as I've disclosed previously, I have somewhat of a sick fascination with clip-in hair. However, on this particular trip, I took the plunge and purchased some clip-in hair of my very own!  But, before you start to get worried about me, be reassured that it is only a small 1 inch wide strip

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-69630040629524784532010-01-09T18:46:00.000-08:002010-01-09T18:46:22.897-08:00

Sigh. I hate being disappointed by beauty products. It makes me angry for having spent the money and also a little sad that I now have to give up the dream of the perfect whatever this product promised. I opened the first page of the January 2010 Allure to find a two page ad Cover Girl Smoky ShadowBlast.  There was Drew Barrymore staring seductively out at me with the world's most perfect

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-35495051356933093122010-01-09T17:31:00.000-08:002010-01-09T17:31:22.677-08:00

I haven't forgotten about you, I've just been busy combing the web for the best beauty-related stories. It turns out that there were quite a few that you might have missed this week! Apparently, everyone has hair on the brain. I can't even believe that I'm mentioning this, but maybe the completely incomprehensible excitement over a certain reality TV "star's" hair extensions has gotten everyone

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-58013215921293084382010-01-04T20:57:00.000-08:002010-01-04T21:45:53.453-08:00

My absolute favorite olde-timey remedy is Epsom salt, a.k.a. magnesium sulfate.While it has all kinds of uses in medical contexts, home use is typically in the form of a bath soak. It is postulated to have some anti-inflammatory properties, but is likely just soothing for tired and aching muscles. While plain Epsom salt is cheap and nice to have around the house, it doesn't exactly satisfy my

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Happy New Year and New Decade 2010!  Hopefully you have had some time for fun and relaxation during the holiday weekend, wherever you are.  Just in case you were looking for ideas, here is a survey out of the U.K. where three thousand people were asked about their favorite of life's little pleasures. I think it is a pretty good list! Top 50 Greatest Little Pleasures in Life 1.A good

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Since I'm in a "Best Of" kind of mood this week, I thought we'd cap it off by reviewing the Top 10 most popular posts of 2009.  It is still a complete mystery to me why some posts attract more attention than others, but all I can say is that I'm very grateful for each and every visit. So, here they are in descending order of popularity. 1.  Wave Goodbye to Straight Hair: Garnier Fructis

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M∙A∙C had some truly lovely holiday sets on offer, but thankfully I've saved my pennies because the just-released Warm & Cozy Collection is amazing. Warm & Cozy aims to celebrate the post-holiday return of the everyday neutral makeup. M∙A∙C is brilliant for releasing this collection just as many people are facing down the coldest days of Winter. Who wouldn't love to cuddle up next to a fire with

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-34539457660447095582009-12-28T17:37:00.001-08:002009-12-29T13:49:57.321-08:00

 As promised, here are some links to other bloggers' "best of" lists.  Enjoy! Beauty and Fashion Tech's Best of 2009 and Best Beauty Products of the Decade. Girl Gloss's Best Lip Products of 2009.  Beauty411's Favorite Beauty Products of 2009. Julie of More Than a Pretty Face chose Maison Francis Kurkdjian as the most original fragrance story and Ellis Faas as the most original makeup concept

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-55125453339703430172009-12-27T16:56:00.000-08:002009-12-27T17:40:01.866-08:00

Ok, well, this person looks absolutely nothing like me but we share an excitement over the rapidly approaching New Year 2010. Thinking about the New Year inspired me to reflect on what products would constitute my "Best Of" for 2009. After taking many, many factors into consideration, I put together this little collection of my favorite products of 2009.  Maybe you missed a few of them along

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-51270625951649463522009-12-27T15:32:00.000-08:002009-12-27T19:33:15.167-08:00

It is always disappointing to go back to work after a long holiday weekend.  No matter how much you love your job, nothing really beats loafing around the house, eating too much candy and baked goods for days on end.  It might not be the world's healthiest thing to do, but I sure love it. It occurs to me, however, that loafing around the house on a long weekend is only fun because it is a

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-31144599656756915712009-12-21T07:07:00.000-08:002009-12-21T07:07:00.656-08:00

Everyone and their sister is jumping on the natural cosmetics bandwagon these days. That's probably a good thing, but it often translates into higher prices for products of uncertain (or questionable) quality. It seems that even the ultra-cheapo drugstore brand, Wet n Wild has joined in the fray.  The Wet n Wild Natural Wear Lip Shimmers ($2) aim to nourish while adding some shimmery color to

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-25076820733764548242009-12-19T21:53:00.000-08:002009-12-19T22:52:45.617-08:00

Little mini kits are some of my absolute favorite things. They are sweet, compact, often quite affordable and make it easy to try a variety amazing products without over-spending. They also are perfect for those last-minute gifts still on your list or for a fun hostess or co-worker gift. The Pacifica Hawaiian Ruby Guava Kit ($18) contains a 1oz sample of the spray perfume, a 3oz soy candle in

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-28360584196616655862009-12-16T21:00:00.001-08:002009-12-16T21:34:04.238-08:00

Celebrity stylist Charles Baker Strahan helped us out with some styling tips using Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly collection a while back.  Now, he is letting us in on a few styling tips to create hot holiday hair looks. Being the resident star stylist for Herbal Essences, he recommends creates these looks using HE products, but I'd be willing to bet that your favorite volumizing or texture

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-36764204006571598802009-12-15T20:37:00.000-08:002009-12-15T20:56:52.166-08:00

They may deny it, but there is a certain amount of grooming that any respectable man engages in on a daily basis. It may only be teeth-brushing in the most extreme minimalist, but I'm guessing that shaving products, deodorant and body wash are involved for most of them at a minimum. Additionally, most are fairly disinterested in finding the best product available for their particular hair/skin/

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Everyone loves smokey eyes for this time of year and they are such a perpetual trend that I kind of get tired of hearing myself mention it so often. But, there you go.  One of the problems with the smokey eye is how to compliment the bold look with the rest of your makeup.  Seen in magazines and on runways everywhere, conventional wisdom hold that you always pair a smokey eye with a nude lip. 

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If anyone knows how to put together a mean palette, it is the people at Too Faced.  They pack a ton of extremely wearable eye shadows, blushes and lip glosses into some incredibly petite palettes that are easy and fun to use. I got a very cute palette a few years ago as a gift and loved the heck out of it. It was great for travel and slim enough to carry around for touch-ups. Unsurprisingly, Too

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Back in August, Cover Girl launched the newest addition to their line of mascaras, Last Blast Length ($7).  A sister product to their popular, original Lash Blast Volumizing mascaras,  Lash Blast Length promises to give wearers their "longest lashes yet."  Contained in a narrow tube with spunky yellow coloring,  Lash Blast Length features a thin, skinny wand and a new "Elasta-Nylon™ formula"

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-72319318946970101702009-12-07T20:52:00.000-08:002009-12-07T21:23:16.049-08:00

Are you getting sick of holiday gift ideas yet? Hopefully not because I keep turning up more cool stuff that I just have to share.  Today's idea is from the Sally Hansen Natural Beauty by Carmindy line and it has the added bonus of being very economical.  Famous for her "5 Minute Face," makeup artist Carmindy has put together some kits that will help you achieve fast perfection without having

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As a stocking stuffer, a small token of thanks, or even "just because," nothing beats a cute little collection of lip balms. Companies seem to know this because there is no end to the number of absolutely adorable little lip kits available right now. Even the natural/organic brands are getting on board for the season and putting together some very appealing sets. Here are a few that have caught

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-58289396973837468212009-12-03T20:32:00.000-08:002009-12-08T21:28:03.438-08:00

UPDATE!  Running through 12/13/09, tarte is having a Friends & Family Sale. Get 40% off on all tarte products when you use the code: FFDEC. Plus, spend over $25 and get a complimentary card case. Get free shipping with $40 and up!  So, peruse the beauties below and choose wisely! It simply would not be a fitting Beauty Couch holiday run-down if I didn't gush over the dazzling deals from tarte.

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Ring in the holidays with some red, red wine lips. Not only are crimson lips super in vogue right now, but they are really fun and perfectly festive. As seen here on celebrities like Drew Barrymore and Rose Byrne, a red lippie can be worn with a vibrant outfit (like a purple satin gown) or with a more subdued look (white shift dress). All it takes is finding the right color and having the

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During some of my holiday weekend QVC watching, I ended up catching several hours of a Philosophy promotion. In all honesty, it was pretty boring, but I think that's the problem with trying to promote delicious-smelling bath and body products on TV. There's only so much you can say about it. The real fun is in using it. Or, in gifting it. Philosophy makes some really fun and unique products

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-46497398873939897712009-11-27T12:32:00.000-08:002009-12-03T22:59:49.780-08:00

I was trying to hold off posting about holiday beauty gifts until after Thanksgiving. Now that has passed, however, I'm about ready to burst with excitement over some of the amazing kits and deals that are out there. There are so many things to mention, it's kind of ridiculous. For any Benefit-lovin' ladies out there, you simply must check out the amazing holiday kits they have put together

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In addition to their 2009 Holiday Wishes Collection, OPI has released three Ulta-exclusive shades for the holiday season. One of these, Visions of Sugarplum, is this week's featured nail of the week (NOTW). Usually I try not to buy nail polish at full price because there are many discount websites out there. However, when I came across Visions of Sugarplum, I didn't want to risk not being able

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-2799628310795301962009-11-23T06:17:00.000-08:002009-12-03T23:00:18.310-08:00

Stuck in a makeup rut and unsure of how to bust out without breaking the bank? Here are some quick and easy tips that don't require a big investment in time or money. Give one or two a try and see how they work for you! -- While everyone loves the classic black, brown and brown-black eye liner, why not try something slightly more adventurous? Colored eyeliners are very trendy and will add an

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I usually don't post about individual polish collections, but I can't resist sharing the exciting news of the re-release of the classic fave China Glaze collection, The Wizard of Ooh Ahz.Click your Ruby Pumps and come travel with China Glaze down the yellow brick road to meet “The Wizard of Ooh Ahz”! China Glaze will take you to that special polish place…some where over the rainbow with these

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Staying at a Sheraton recently, I was surprised to find that the bathroom toiletries were made by bliss. The collection "Shine by bliss" is a line of amenities created exclusively for Sheraton hotels. All of the standard rooms come with the Mandarin-Mint shampoo, conditioner, bar soap and body lotion. In upgraded rooms for VIP guests, they also offer Shine shower gel and a specialty body

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Last month I reported on some cool hair accessories that my obsessive internet-ing had turned up. It would appear that trendy, fun hair things are not going anywhere anytime soon.Currently, I am obsessed with these Bumble & Bumble Buttonbands ($15). I saw them at the salon and (feigning admirable amounts of restraint) passed on the impulse buy. Subsequently, I've been regretting that choice

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Sorry for being M.I.A. for a few days, I was out of town at a (non-beauty-related) conference. It was great and the plane trip provided lots of time for magazine reading. That, in turn, inevitably lead to stimulation of massive amounts of product lust.Everywhere I look I'm seeing gorgeous fragrance rings all ready for gift-giving. These cool little deals are over-sized, campy and sure to draw

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-9203919459977429542009-11-10T06:42:00.000-08:002009-11-17T22:42:09.978-08:00

It is not often that I run into a product that is truly egregiously disappointing, but my experience with Andrea Naturals Body Wax was a new low. My favorite products for home waxing are made by Parissa, but these can unfortunately be hard to find. Because I was 1) pressed for time and 2) desperately needing to take care of business before a romantic date last Saturday, I reached for Andrea

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Darkly defined brows are a clearly established trend for Fall/Winter 2009/10. Even though it is way too early to be planning your Spring makeup look, scenes from NYFW seem to indicate that strong brows will continue to be big in the Spring/Summer 2010 as well.Nowhere was the strong brow trend more prominent than at Hayden-Harnett's Spring 2010 Fashion presentation. For this show, the tarte

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La Mer, famous for its Miracle-Broth infused Crème, offers many other products for perfecting and correcting the complexion. Recently, they have added The Radiant Concealer with SPF 25 ($65) to the family.This lightweight cream-to-powder concealer was formulated to instantly camouflage and ease imperfections. Tourmaline and malachite gemstones capture light energy to instantly conceal dark

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-3302410391529317202009-11-07T14:21:00.000-08:002009-11-07T15:03:09.365-08:00

Continuing the tour of Lisa Hoffman products, I also have been using the Hand & Foot Butter ($36) from the Spa Bath Collection. The entire collection is numbered just in case you might get confused about which order to use them in:Bath Soak Body Wash Body Polish Body Cream Hand & Foot ButterAlready impressed by the Madagascar Orchid fragrance, the Spa Bath Hand & Foot Butter is just as beautiful

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-47547757096828032382009-11-05T21:21:00.000-08:002009-11-05T22:46:42.713-08:00

If you haven't seen the ubiquitous Jennifer Connelly ads for Revlon Colorstay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick ($11) by now, then I guess you don't read magazines at all. In which case, good for you, you probably save a lot of money and trees that way.Unfortunately for me and the trees, I love magazines and all of their inane glossiness. As a result, I've seen about a million and a half of the Jennifer

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-41895936842119187282009-11-03T12:18:00.000-08:002011-03-27T10:43:39.027-07:00

Although Glamour Gurlz was not without its faults, it did successfully showcase some very cool makeup looks. I have been trying out a few while reviewing the book and today's FOTD is probably my fave. I've been wearing it consistently for the past 4-5 days (when not in Halloween get up) and have not grown tired of it. Schlip described this look as "pulled together" in the book and I really

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Lisa Hoffman has a doctorate degree in law, is married to actor Dustin Hoffman and is raising six kids. Somehow in all of this she managed to design and develop a luxury line of bath products, skincare and fragrances that have done nothing but garner praise and awards since being released in 2007. Two of her unique fragrances, Madagascar Orchid and Japanese Agarwood, were selected as finalists

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-53425236627095013812009-11-01T19:04:00.000-08:002009-11-01T19:35:25.386-08:00

Halloween as The Grey Lady -- a jilted bride who died of a broken heart and now is said to haunt several castles in the U.K. She is also a fixture as the patron ghost for Ravenclaw House in the Harry Potter series. I got the idea from the Martha Stewart Halloween special issue, so I can't claim any big originality on this one. But, I had fun putting it together. Especially the makeup! I

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-38223224759500433182009-11-01T18:29:00.000-08:002009-11-01T18:50:42.619-08:00

You may have heard that the FTC has recently gotten interested in blogs. So much so that they put out Guidelines with regard to relationships between bloggers and the companies of products that blogs sometimes write about.What this effectively means for The Beauty Couch is that I need to more formally disclose what I purchased myself and when I received a free sample from a company to review.

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It isn't very often that a truly unique product rolls around. Most are just riffs on the familiar tried-and-true formulas. However, Mai Couture has managed to actually create a new product that I personally have never seen before: a combination blotting paper/bronzing powder. By pressing the tissue-thin pieces of paper gently to your face, the paper simultaneously makes you a little less shiny

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-75525802770746035852009-10-26T20:47:00.001-07:002009-11-05T22:49:28.448-08:00

One of my favorite beauty writers is the beauty director over at Lucky Magazine, Jean Godfrey-June. Her book, Free Gift With Purchase, is one of my favorite reads (eventually I'll get around to reviewing it here) and she writes a monthly column in the magazine that I always savor last. Reading her book confirmed what I always suspected -- I am totally jealous of her life.But, since I can't have

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-34732579654819624422009-10-25T15:15:00.000-07:002009-10-25T16:03:46.474-07:00

Released in 2006, Joanna Schlip's teenage beauty book Glamour Gurlz, is a fun introduction to cosmetics for pre-teens and teens. Schlip, a celebrity-makeup artist and former judge on Blush, wrote this book to send the message that, while makeup is fun to play with, real beauty is found on the inside. Schlip shares her experience with a freak accident that left her with 2nd and 3rd degree burns

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-42419020956548967532009-10-25T11:01:00.000-07:002009-10-25T11:02:55.726-07:00

Even though a peachy cheek perfectly complements a Summer-y sun-kissed tone, apricot-inspired looks keep popping up on runways and celebrities even well into the cooler months of Fall 2009, making it one of the season's biggest trends.The trendiest peach colors mix in a bit of golden shimmer to keep pale skin from looking washed out and wan. The peach and gold combination both adds color and

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-81127868101204138192009-10-24T18:21:00.000-07:002009-10-24T18:33:28.110-07:00

This is one of my absolute favorite movies, so I about flipped my lid when I ran across this tutorial on a Moulin Rouge inspired Halloween costume. The makeup and styling is unbelievably beautiful! If you don't happen to have a corset on hand, there are many can-can costumes available to complete the look. Although, I have to say, her use of the necklace as a hair accessory is truly inspired.Also

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-6589641061532892332009-10-21T21:48:00.000-07:002009-10-21T22:54:26.989-07:00

Obsessed with Halloween? Maybe. You gotta problem with that? Here are some more fun and interesting costume ideas that I've turned up on the web this week.Some pop culture suggestions from StyleBakery.Over 30 ideas featuring really cool hair and makeup from BellaSugar.Expected and unexpected (Rachel Zoe?) ideas from Total Beauty.Has anyone seen the glue gun? Martha Stewart offers up some

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Only 11 days until Halloween! Do you have your costume? I'm still working on mine and it is unfortunately going to require yet another trip to the fabric store. Curses!I should have just stopped by Sephora.com and picked out one of these truly cool Sephora Brand Halloween Kits ($19). For under $20, each kit comes with all essential items for creating a variety of costume makeups. The kit at

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The tarte channel on Youtube has been around for a few months, creating nifty tutorials for using tarte products. Well, get ready for this, because their offerings have exploded with spooky, fun Halloween looks -- all achieved using the incredible range of tarte products. This is especially cool because it shows how you can use your existing stash for this Halloween without blowing extra money

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-53282830216775152752009-10-19T20:42:00.000-07:002009-10-19T20:45:52.018-07:00

Think you've got the beauty brains? Time for a pop quiz! Follow the link to these "Sneaky Beauty Myths" and see how well you score...

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-26616362683402274692009-10-18T20:46:00.000-07:002009-10-18T21:08:10.618-07:00

“Tu n’es pas née à Paris mais Paris t’a adoptée”“You were not born in Paris but Paris adopts you”The latest perfume from fashion house Yves Saint Laurent, YSL Parisienne, is a complicated woodsy floral that is sure to become beloved by many. I recently had the opportunity to sample YSL Parisienne and am happy to report that, while it wasn't immediately a favorite, the scent grew on me over time

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-59501931641414185252009-10-17T11:34:00.000-07:002009-10-17T17:57:23.543-07:00

Yesterday's post on my infatuation with MAC Penultimate Eye Liner inspired me to go poking for some more examples of sexy, modern cat eyes. Success was found with this pic of Ginnifer Goodwin at a premier of "The September Issue" in Los Angeles. She is such a beautiful girl and this makeup look shows off her fantastic features perfectly.The drama of this look is (obviously) due to the

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This is a serious case of the You-Should-Really-Get-This-Now-I'm-Not-Kidding. While MAC's 80's throwback collection, Style Black, is likely too intense for a lot of folks out there, the Penultimate Eye Liner ($17) is a product that anyone who loves eye liner can get behind. One of the biggest trends for Fall 2009 is winged eye liner or the "cat eye" look. The retro-inspired swoop is dramatic

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-52684517188311395692009-10-12T20:32:00.000-07:002009-10-12T21:00:15.236-07:00

I guess I have Lush on the brain these days . After perusing their website last week, I somehow mysteriously found myself in the downtown store. Imagine that!* After the phenomenal hand treatment that they always foist on me when I enter the store (Lemony Flutter + Ocean Salt + Dream Cream = Softest Hands Ever), I was picking up a few new items to try out at home when this unsightly little guy

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-10319768091814014472009-10-12T12:31:00.000-07:002009-10-12T13:34:09.104-07:00

This has been a long time coming, but I'm happy to finally present the other half of Zoya's Fall Collections: Dare. Fall is just starting outside, but the beauty world is already a-buzzin' about the holiday collections. But, Zoya Dare is not to be overlooked!Zoya Nail Polish lets you decide what fashion look is right for you this fall. Will it be Truth or Dare? Would you? Why not...?" While the

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These days, the internet is a-crawlin' with adorable hair accessories for almost any length of hair. At the same time, creative hair goodies like outrageous headbands and artistically arranged hair pins are super on-trend this season. So check out these cool finds for some inspiration!Ricky's NYC is an amazing beauty emporium with many locations in the greater NYC area. It looks so cool that I

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I was poking around the Lush website looking at the Halloween 2009 specials. Sadly, the products on offer aren't as appealing as last year (where is the gift set?!).So that's a bummer. But! I did stumble across a new feature: Lush for Weddings! Even though Fall/Winter isn't usually associated with wedding fever, I happen to have gotten married in the Fall, so it always seems like wedding time

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-13335421736140094762009-10-05T21:31:00.000-07:002009-10-05T21:56:48.092-07:00

I think that I am now on my third or fourth tube of CND Cuticle Eraser and I continue to love it to little, tiny pieces. But, the beauty junkie that I am, one holy grail product is not enough. Oh no, perhaps an even better holy grail product exists -- just waiting for me to find.All of this is to say that, despite my love of Cuticle Eraser, I decided to try an alternative cuticle treatment. I

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This is the cutest thing I've seen all day. China Glaze Spellbound Collection for Halloween 2009 ($9). I'm not sure if I'm truly responding to the polish colors (which are strangely appealing) or the cute witch graphic. Either way, she needs to Vespa on over to my house.Colors from L --> R: Liquid Leather, Spellbound Glitter Topcoat, White Out, and Ghoulish Glow Topcoat.

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-64416870074304811192009-10-04T13:25:00.000-07:002009-10-04T14:10:08.971-07:00

L'Oreal Paris is set to release yet another exciting mascara in November. L'Oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara (suggested retail price of $10) is the first mass-market mascara to use a new spherical, Flexi-Globe brush (Givenchy Phenomen' Eyes was released last year at a significantly higher price point of $28) allowing you to maneuver it this way and that, thereby reaching every last little lash.

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Having recently been packing for an out of town trip, I remembered again how much I love Pond's Clean Sweep ($6 for 30ct package). They are my go-to facial wipes for travel and definitely the best as far as I can tell. Since the TSA restrictions on liquids make editing one's skin and beauty arsenal for a trip something of an art form, Pond's Clean Sweep takes the place of a facial cleanser

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Having never been a fan of liquid foundation, I wasn't quite sure what to expect from L'Oreal True Match Liquid Foundation ($11). On initial investigation, the most impressive fact is that the line caries 24 different shades with warm, cool and neutral undertones. To help with finding the perfect color selection, each drugstore display is accompanied by a transparent card meant to be held up to

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It seems kind of incredible that we are already wrapping up the month of September. Complete craziness! Lucky for us, though, the swift passage of time craziness can be assuaged by the discovery of a true beauty bargain. And it just so happens that I have a few to share...Every year, Allure puts out a beauty box full of excellent, well-tested products and this year's offering is no exception.

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Since we're on the topic of gel eye liners, let me share one that I've been using for a while: Clinique Brush-On Cream Liner ($15). I picked this up a while back in Black Honey; I was curious about the color because the much beloved Black Honey shade of the Almost Lipstick is a pretty, berry tint. As such, I expected the Brush-On Cream Liner would be an interesting purple-brown. Unsurprisingly,

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Coming across these incredible new gel liners from Urban Decay was a total stop-the-presses moment for me. First of all, the case has a peacock on it. I'm not a peacock freak or anything, but that design just speaks to me. That was my initial attraction to Ink for Eyes ($22).Beyond the gorgeous packaging, I am intrigued to try out the actual product: a creamy gel liner. Although previously a

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In agreement with what the NYT was saying yesterday, Fashion Week Spring 2010 evidenced makeup looks that definitely took a less-is-more perspective. For example, check out the barely-there makeup on this model from the Zac Posen Spring 2010 fashion show. Follow this link to see pics from other designers who chose similar minimalist looks for their shows.In the current Fall season, while we are

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Sorry for being M.I.A. in terms of posting. For whatever reason, I've been in a bit of a slump with regard to topics to blog about. The Fall collections haven't really caught my attention (or imagination) this year and, this is really tragic, I won't be able to make it to any trend shows due to work. Such a bummer.But, then again, it looks like many of you also have had decreasing interest in

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The currently running NY Fashion Week is showing fashions for Spring 2010. To figure out what the trends and styles are for Fall 2009, we have to rewind back to 2009 Fall NY Fashion Week that occurred last February. One of the most dramatic looks of that season came from designer Rachel Roy. To complement her streamlined and minimalist clothes, she chose a look that was soft around the eyes

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Chances are you have seen ubiquitous ads for the L'Oreal EverPure product line. Released last Winter, the EverPure line was designed to be completely free of harsh and drying ingredients that can dull color and damage hair. In particular, they are free from sulfates, surfactants and harsh salts. In place of these ingredients, L'Oreal designed a blend of five naturally-derived surfactants for

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Continuing on my Mad Men obsession, here is the always-lovely Christina Hendricks at the Season 3 premier early last month. For the premier, Christina left behind the vintage costume and went for a fresh faced and modern look. Keeping her hairstyle very simple with a classic chignon, this makeup look is perfect for showing off her beautiful features without being overly done or stiff looking.

Kylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17988028653395822286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-20550469278819962132009-09-08T20:31:00.000-07:002009-09-08T21:46:43.290-07:00

Hearing about/reading/seeing/touching/smelling new products are all favorite activities of mine. In fact, there are so many cool things out there, it's really unfortunate that the limits of time and budget keep me from trying them all. But, that won't keep me from yapping about them and passing the product lust on to other unsuspecting souls. With the weather change and the impending dearth of

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One of the most fun preparations for my party was creating a hostess-worthy makeup look. For this look, I was inspired by the vibrant red in my dress (a J Crew dress I got at Buff Exchange for $20 -- score!) and the fantasy ideal of a perfectly put together mid-century hostess à la Betty Draper (i.e. this version, not this one). As a side note, have you seen MadMenYourself? This is the one I

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Since my previous adventure with L'Oreal mascara was... shall we say... disappointing, it was with low expectations that I began using L'Oreal Paris Extra Volume Collagen Mascara ($8) a few weeks ago. This mascara is the latest to join the L'Oreal family and boasts heretofore unheard of volume, claiming 12x more voluminous impact than other mascaras. This is achieved by a new brush design that

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