It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

Hello out there! OMG, what a month, my dears. I know I haven't posted all that much this December (and shhhh, many of my late-November posts were pre-written as well). The reason? Get ready for a laundry list.In November, I accepted a new job (with the same company, definitely a YAY! moment). Then the Men's Grooming Spy bought a house (another YAY! moment). Transitions! Furniture shopping!

Holiday Guide: Philosophy 3-in-1s

I don't know about you, but my holiday season is always made more special by the appearance of those delicious Philosophy body washes in new and/or reissued scents. Many of them are around for a limited time only, so if you miss 'em now, you might have to wait until Santa comes around next year to get another chance.The gift sets are a perfect way to sample lots of the newbies, or even your old

Summer Foundation Lovin'...In the Winter

OK, so the "official" time for a summer foundation may have passed, it being December and all. But I've been loving this summer product and you will too, even though the sweltering days and warm breezy nights are long gone.I'm not normally the biggest fan of straight-up foundations, but I like some coverage on my face -- usually a tinted moisturizer. I'm on this kick, though, trying not to buy

Puttin' On the Ritz With Bvlgari White Tea

One of the best parts of staying at a Ritz-Carlton is, in all honesty, the perfect little display of Bvlgari goodies that awaits you in the bathroom. That little cluster of products somehow brings on the inexplicable urge to...take pictures. I admit to having done this, and apparently I'm not alone.The Bvlgari products are from the Thé Blanc (White Tea) collection, and they have that perfect

Gifts to Skip: DuWop Venom Rocks

I saw this set on Sephora's website and thought about including it in my Teen Gift Guide. 3 mini venom glosses! So cute!But then I saw DuWop Venom Rocks in the store and couldn't believe my eyes. These glosses are beyond tiny! Seriously, they are NOT mini size -- more like free sample size. Each one is only 0.05 oz.And the packaging -- again, while cute on the web -- looked chintzy and flimsy in

Tocca Brigitte: Bardot, Not Nielsen

Brigitte is the latest addition to Tocca's fragrance lineup, joining Florence, Cleopatra, Stella, and longtime cult favorite Touch. Inspired by Brigitte Bardot, this fragrance wants to take you on a little trip to the south of France:"Tocca's newest fine fragrance invites you into Brigitte's bike ride in the south of France. The intoxicating scent of the Marseilles spice market mingles with

Holiday Gift Guide: Super Luxe!

If money is no object, this gift guide is for you! Otherwise...well, a girl can dream, right?Lalique Amethyst Crystal Flacon ($800) Amethyst is inspired by the original René Lalique "Epines"collection of 1920, which celebrates the beauty of nature with its exquisite blackberry vine motif and distinctive amethyst color. Notes include backberry leaves, blackcurrant, raspberry, white lily, peony,

Holiday Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

Essie Winter 2008 Mini 4-Pack ($15) Includes Sexy Divide, an electric violet temptation; Bold & Beautiful Rich, a ruby garnet; It’s Genius, a violet quartz shimmer; and Rock Star Skinny, a glamorous crimson red.C.O. Bigelow Ginger Mentha Bath Fizz ($5) This bath bomb is all dressed up for your stocking! Ginger Mentha is comforting and warm, but still has that minty 'zing' that you expect from the

Holiday Gift Guide: Teens

I realize there's a huge difference between a 13-year old's likes and those of an 18-year old, so rather than grasp at straws I based this gift guide on the preferences of someone right in between: my 15-year old cousin B.Vera Wang Princess Sparkling Creme Perfume ($38) I would have been all over this 10 years ago. Alas, am unquestionably an adult now. Boo. :(MAC Little Darlings 5 Pink Lipglass &

Viva La Juicy, Viva La Impulse Buys

Viva La Juicy is a scent that I wasn't supposed to like. I hated the original Juicy fragrance, so I fully expected to despise this new one as well, especially since it came packaged in the same bottle (except gussied up with a hot pink ribbon this time).But I was sucked in by a Sephora endcap display featuring oodles of fragrance rollerballs (OMG! You know how much I love rollerballs), and Viva

Holiday Gift Guide: The Party Girl

Check out these 9 gifts -- some serious, some tongue in cheek -- for the party girl on your list!Korres Party Survival Kit ($29) The perfect way to revitalize the bod the day after that incredible holiday bash. Includes 0.34 oz Wild Rose 24-Hour Moisturizer SPF 6, 0.17 oz Evening Primrose Eye Cream, 1.69 oz Guava Body Butter, 1.69 oz Guava Showergel, 0.47 oz Milk Proteins 3 in 1 Cleansing

Dolce & Gabbana The One: Not Exactly All I Ever Needed, But Still...

My relationship with Dolce & Gabbana The One started in a duty-free shop in the Frankfurt airport a couple of years ago, when I was still traveling frequently to Germany for work (thanks to our wonderful economy and the not-so-mighty dollar, that is no longer happening).Every time I passed through an airport I spritzed The One on my wrist (and usually, Prada Infusion d'Iris on the other wrist). I

Holiday Gift Guide: The Jet Setter

Shopping for the girl who always seems to be catching a flight somewhere? Check out these nine travel-friendly options, hand-picked by me. Hey, I was a pretty frequent business traveler, at least until the economy tanked, so I know my stuff.Prada Infusion d'Iris Refreshing Towels ($60) Oh, what a perfect little luxury to make travel more bearable! And a perfect gift, since it's something she'd

Holiday Gift Guide: Hair, Skin and Tools

Sedu Ultrasilent Dryer ($125) When we were little we asked Santa for Barbies, and now that we're grown-up beauty addicts we want...expensive hairdryers! I LOVE the Sedu Ultrasilent; it's lightweight, quiet, and dries hair amazingly fast. Major upgrade from regular old drugstore brand dryers; worth the investment.MAC Adoring Carmine 5 Basic Brushes ($35) It's hard to go wrong with this set of 5

Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Lip: Better Lippies Through Chemistry

I never had better proof that lip plumpers work, until I stopped using them. Once I ran out of Lip Fusion, Lip Fusion XL, and forgot about my stash of MAC Plushglass and other plumping glosses, I just sort of moved on from the plumper genre.And after a while I looked at my lips and realized they were looking rather unimpressive and thin. Guess those plumpers really do work better over time...and

Get the Look: Kristen Stewart at the Twilight Premiere!

Today's the day, Twilight-philes. Will you be lining up at your local theater this evening, wearing your homemade "BITE ME, EDWARD" shirt?I have to admit, when I finished Twilight, I kinda hated myself for liking it. And then I hated myself for going out and buying New Moon. The writing really isn't all that good, there are 3 or 4 spots in Twilight where sloppy edits really scarred the story, and

Holiday Gift Guide: Fragrance

Regular old fragrance gift sets are a dime a dozen. If you're buying a fragrance gift this year, why not skip the usual perfume-lotion-showergel boxed set and check out some of the more interesting offerings below:Annick Goutal Limited Edition Petite Cherie ($230) This 10th anniversary bottle is done up in beautiful frosted celadon green with gold lettering. So lovely. This would earn an

Men's Grooming Spy: Braun Series 7 Pulsonic Shaver

I've never really had much luck with electric razors. I liked the concept, and they're practical, but my beard's pretty thick and I'd never been able to get a really close shave. So I wasn't expecting much from this one.But I actually thought the Braun Series 7 Pulsonic Shaver did a pretty good job. Definitely better than my previous experiences with others.I really liked the self-cleaning

Holiday Gift Guide: Bath & Body

Welcome to Beauty Addict's 2008 Holiday Gift Guides! Between now and Black Friday, I'll publish nine gift guides covering everyone on your list, from bath lovers and fragrance junkies to teens, party girls, and men! Read on for nine picks for the bath & body addict in your life:Jo Malone Bath Oil Collection ($85) A luxurious gift that will make any bath-phile squeal with glee. Six mini Jo

Mascara Blitz: Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Treatment Mascara

Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Treatment Mascara ($20) has been around for about a year, but somehow I missed the boat and didn't get around to testing it out until now. This mascara promises to condition and revitalize lashes with Arden's famous Ceramide ingredients. Very nice, but what I really want to know is: will it give me huge lashes?The short answer is no. This mascara gets a major thumbs down

Warm by the Fire: Estee Lauder Private Collection Amber Ylang Ylang

Private Collection Amber Ylang Ylang is a fragrance that evokes so much mood, wearing it anytime other than a cozy evening would just seem...wrong.This fragrance in the summer? Vile.Out in the sun? Blasphemous.While enjoying a glass of champagne? Nope.Along with a satiny party dress? Wrong, wrong, wrong.This is both its greatest strength and its biggest downfall. It's wearable, but not versatile

Steals & Deals: Lancome Beauty Box, 25% Off Origins, More

Spend $36 on Lancome products at Nordstrom and then pick up this incredible box of goodies for $49.50 (it's a $339 value, no kidding). This is already sold out on Lancome's website, but you can still get it at Nordie's. It includes TONS of mini- and full-size products, including full sizes of Definicils, Color Fever Shine, Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover, and 2 Le Rouge Absolu lippies. Click here to

Introducing the Men's Grooming Spy!

Grooming products for men are finally coming to Beauty Addict! That's right, after years of stealing them for myself (Every Man Jack, anyone?), the men are finally getting their fair say.The Men's Grooming Spy earned his nickname from a combination of an inside joke, an earlier career, and an after-hours office signout sheet. Um, it's complicated.But suffice it to say that after a plenty of time

Mascara Blitz: Lise Watier Mascara WOW

Here's one for my Canadian readers out there: Lise Watier Mascara WOW ($20 CAD). I've really been liking this brand since being introduced to it last year, but unfortunately it's pretty hard to find in the US (except for the fragrance Neiges, which seems to be widely available). Oddly enough, you can buy Lise Watier at the Biltmore, so if you ever find yourself at that grand estate in Asheville,

Tom Ford White Patchouli: Not for Hippies

When I smell Tom Ford White Patchouli on my skin, I'm reminded of this bizarre billboard that I used to see near my grandparents' house, when I was a kid. It was for a cigarette brand called 555, and it read, "SMOOTHNESS. ABOVE ALL ELSE."This pretty much sums up White Patchouli. It's a gentrified patchouli, not dirty or overly earthy or reminiscent of the back of someone's VW bus.If you walked

Kenzo Friends & Family: 20% Off

In case you missed the first announcement, Kenzo Parfums is doing a Friends & Family sale for the first time ever, to celebrate the brand's 20th anniversary. From 11/17 through 11/24, you'll receive 20% off your entire purchase at kenzousa.com, with code 08FAMILY.I've been a fan of Kenzo since my teenage years, when I wore Parfum d'Ete. These days, I'm partial to Summer by Kenzo, Amour, and any

Mascara Blitz: DuWop Lash Venom

There's no denying that Lip Venom shook up the cosmetics industry; it jumpstarted the lip plumper craze and put DuWop on the map as an innovator. The brand has since capitalized on that reputation with leading edge products like Reverse Lip Liner and one of my personal favorites, Sub-Surface.Then they really started banking on the Venom name; there are now 5 varieties of Lip Venom for you to

Get the Look: Alicia Keys at the Keep a Child Alive Black Ball

Alicia Keys rocked space-age silver eyes at the 5th annual Keep a Child Alive Black Ball on November 13. She's a co-founder of this charity. Go Alicia!Celebrity makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff created Alicia's dramatic-yet-sophisticated look for the event. "I wanted to make Alicia look a little more sophisticated and grown compared to years before," said Sheriff.Here's Ashunta Sheriff's breakdown

Steals & Deals: 30% Off Urban Decay; 20% Off Kenzo; Freebies from Beautyhabit, Clinique, More

Urban Decay: Get 30% off your entire order during the Friends & Family event! I'm a little bit late in posting this and there are only two days left, so take advantage while you can. Enter code FFH30 at checkout. Valid through 11/18. [get it]Kenzo Parfums: More Friends & Family! Get 20% off your entire purchase with code 08FAMILY. Valid through 11/24. [get it]Beautyhabit: With any $85 order,

Mascara Blitz: Estee Lauder TurboLash

OK, first things first: I LOVE this mascara.Estee Lauder TurboLash All Effects Motion Mascara, along with Lancome Oscillation, marked the dawning of a new day in the world of mascara. These mascaras are movers and shakers...literally. Both TurboLash and Oscillation use vibrating wands (that sounds rather dirty, doesn't it?) to banish clumps and deposit more color on your lashes.TurboLash ($32)

Weekly Rewind, 11/10 - 11/16

Dylan's Candy Bar launches a freakishly true-to-life collection of candy-inspired bath and body goodies.Check out this gorgeous little bauble from Estee Lauder and Jay Strongwater.While that one's refillable, and a collector's item, this overly expensive Dior compact is not. And it isn't worth your money, according to 97% of Beauty Addict readers.Try 6 NARS lip glosses, including several of my

Last Day For L'Occitane Friends & Family!

Today's the last day to get 25% off your entire order at L'Occitane! This is a pretty rare deal, so if you're looking to stock up on old favorites or try something new, now's the time. In case you're wavering, I've put together a little guide to my very favorite products from L'Occitane. Happy shopping!Amande Shower Oil ($22) One of my favorite products EVER, this moisturizing shower oil is so

Weekend Reads

OMG. Lip balms done up in Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer style. You know, the stop-motion animation one. Must. Have. Now. [Spoiled Pretty] CVS is expanding its beauty selection with Beauty 360, an adjacent store that will stock brands like Freeze 24/7, Talika, Laura Geller and Dr. Brandt. The first one just opened in DC. [Beautiful Makeup Search] Gorgeous images from the new Miss Dior Cherie ad

Dress Your Face in Rubies With Bare Escentuals

Reason #1 to pick up this limited edition set from Bare Escentuals? The lip gloss. Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Polish in Ruby is absolutely stunning, and only available in the Ruby Collection.It's a gorgeous ruby shade, red with the edge taken off, all the juicy saturation of a berry but with none of the severe brightness. Whatever you want to call it, it's gorgeous. It's laced with the finest warm

Fragrance Deja Vu With Marc Jacobs

Longtime readers know I'm absolutely obsessed with Marc Jacobs splashes -- the Cucumber one famously charmed the cops, and the Amber, Rain, and Violet varieties took up residence in my fragrance cabinet when I discovered them in a marked down gift set at the Neiman outlet.The new crop of splashes includes Gardenia (lighter and cleaner than the original Marc Jacobs perfume), Fig, and a reissue of

Another Genius Review for Your Reading Pleasure

UPDATE: Golf claps for all of you who correctly guessed that this rambling reviewer was talking about ELF Cosmetics!When I posted that bizarre review of Ojon Tawaka The White Ball, it seemed that many of you were as tickled as I was when it came to the utter absurdity of it (Africe! Africe!). So, here's another one, and this one refers not to Africe but to "Chine."I won't link you to the site it

New from Korres: Vanilla Plum, Sugar & Spice

When I'm in the NY office, downtown, I take an express bus home (which is wonderful, by the way, a major upgrade from the subway and regular city buses...and it had better be, since it costs $5). Across the street from the bus stop is an evil, evil Sephora.Why is it evil? Because when it's drizzling and I've forgotten my umbrella (which happens 95% of the time it rains), I can't help but give in

Steals & Deals: Rachel Roy for Beauty.com; 20% Off Bath & Body Works, Kenzo; 25% Off L'Occitane

Beauty.com: Another designer collaboration! Spend $100 and get a gorgeous Rachel Roy woven case that works as a clutch or a travel cosmetic case. It's filled with full- and sample-sized products from Korres, Juice Beauty, Fresh, Murad, Stila, Urban Decay, Arcona, Phyto, Remede, Fekkai, Jane Iredale, Nick Chavez, and Prescriptives. Total value of the case and everything in it is $150! While

How Much is Too Much?

I love limited-edition, spiffied-up compacts as much as anyone. So when I saw this bejeweled Night Diamond compact from Dior, my eyes started twirling around in my head. Sleek black compact? Decorated with chunky clear stones (a couple of which look like my favorite diamond cut, the Asscher)? Filled with a neutral, highlighting shimmer powder? I'm there.But...it's $80. And it's not refillable.I

Swear to Shake It Up if You Swear to Listen

Last week I sat in my living room with a fellow beautyphile, chatting about the usual...work, men, beauty products. "OK," she said, "so what's the next life-changing product? The last one that really did it for me was Urban Decay Primer Potion. I need something new to shake up my routine."I had already passed along a recommendation for Bumble and bumble Creme de Coco Masque, which was majorly

The Evolution of Product Reviews

Have you noticed that sites like Sephora and Bath & Body Works now let you contribute product reviews? I have no doubt that the addition of this feature was influenced by the growth of beauty blogs and sites like MakeupAlley, and I think it's great! It wasn't so long ago that the idea of user-generated content like this scared the crap out of cosmetic companies, but now it's part of the everyday

Get the Look: Ellen Page at the Premiere of Defiance

Ellen Page has definitely been looking more polished these days! But what I like most about this red carpet look is that she still looks like...well, Ellen Page. Not too done up, just relaxed and natural, but still polished.Lancome National Makeup Artist Darais created Ellen's Defiance premiere look and used that new mascara that's been all over the blogs and magazines. Oscillation? Perhaps

Score Six NARS Lip Glosses for $49

Nordie's has a most excellent NARS offering that I'm really loving. For $49 you'll snag three Lip Gloss Duos, in Harlow/Sweet Dreams, Rose Birman/Chihuahua, and Boogie Nights/Giza.They're smaller than a full-size NARS lip gloss, but these duos normally go for $28 each, so it's a pretty good deal!Not to mention that the set contains three of my all time favorite NARS shades -- Sweet Dreams,

Holiday Luxe List: Estee Lauder Butterfly Dream Compact

Tired of your boring old powder compact? Want to have something a little more showy to pull out of your purse for touchups? Check out this limited edition Estee Lauder compact designed by Jay Strongwater, $250, exclusive to Neiman Marcus.Jay Strongwater designs aren't exactly the most subtle, and certainly aren't for everyone, but if you're a sucker for a bejeweled compact, it's hard to go wrong

New: Dylan's Candy Bar Re-Treat Collection

Sweets emporium Dylan's Candy Bar has launched an exclusive bath and body collection at Sephora, all inspired by...you guessed it, candy.Available in scents like Coconut Bon Bon, Strawberry Licorice, Birthday Cake Batter and Chocolate Cupcake, the Re-Treat collection offers a host of bath and body goodies to satisfy your sweet tooth. Even the names of the products have sweet connotations -- Soda

Weekly Rewind, 11/3 - 11/9

These mini lippies on a keyring ensure that you're never without a little shine.Get the scoop on recent red carpet looks seen on Charlize Theron, Liv Tyler and Kate Hudson.Check out four solid perfumes for fall, including L LAMB and Vera Wang Princess.Don't miss this fab 8-piece Clinique gift with purchase, including a supersized, super-cute Trina Turk bag. And while you're at it, take advantage

Weekend Reads

Get the breakdown of Angelina Jolie's Bazaar cover look [Glossypink]More tips and tricks from Terri Seymour's makeup artist. Looking good is the best revenge -- take that, Simon Cowell! [beauty in real life]Do not be seduced by the cute carrying case of this Conair straightener! [BellaSugar]Check out the perfect sparkly deep purple polish [All Lacquered Up]Jamie interviews makeup artist Joanna

Holiday Collections: Sue Devitt Kilimanjaro

Sue Devitt is yet another Australian brand no longer carried by Sephora (see: Becca), so unfortunately it's not as widely available as it used to be. But, you can still pick up Sue's collections at beauty.com, Barneys, and barneys.com.The Kilimanjaro Collection for Holiday 2008 is small -- with only 3 pieces -- but focused. Created to mimic the vibrant hues of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the collection's

Holiday Luxe List: Jo Malone Candle Trousseau

Next up on our Holiday Luxe List is this plentiful collection of Jo Malone candles, housed in a stunning leather box (check out the detail on the mirror!). Not only does this set come with 10 Jo Malone candles in various scents and sizes, you even get the ultimate in candle couture: a SNUFFER and a WICK TRIMMER. Swoon!Impress your friends with your candle snobbery this holiday season with this

Changes in the Works at Bath & Body Works

Have you stepped into a Bath & Body Works store in the past few days? The packaging of the cornerstone Signature Collection is OMG TOTALLY DIFFERENT. I think I might hate it, although there are a few positive things about it, particularly the new design of the body splash bottles. Here's a rundown:The GoodThe idea of a bottle redesign, overall. Those shower gel and body lotion bottles had been in

Q&A With Twilight's Makeup Artist Jeanne Van Phue

Are you looking forward to the Twilight movie? I've only read one of the books so far but I'm about to dash out to Borders to scoop up the other three. Can't wait for the film version - Robert Pattinson, squee!! And Kristen Stewart IS Bella.I just want to know where MY Edward Cullen is! Where's my beautiful, sparkling vampire who's waited 90 years for me???Anyhow, MAC Cosmetics was on the

Steals & Deals: 20% Off at Sephora, Stila, Benefit and More

UPDATED! I've added new codes for Stila, Benefit and L'Occitane...enjoy! And, I regret to inform you that Lancome has unexpectedly discontinued their Friends & Family promotion after less than a day (it was supposed to run through 11/12). BAD move, Lancome! Anyhow, just order all your Lancome through Sephora and you'll still get the 20% off with code FF2008.Sephora: Take advantage of the Friends

Holiday Collections: Prescriptives Aglow

Prescriptives is thinking SNOW this holiday season! The Aglow Collection features icy shimmer, shades of white and plum, and a gorgeous all-over highlighter.The star of the collection is the limited edition Winter Reflections All-Over Highlighter ($35 US/$45 CAD), a pot of soft powder pearls in shades of white, beige and pink. Swirl a brush over them and dust the powder on cheeks, shoulders and

Looks: Let's Go Crazee!

Hey, PICTURES! Lots of you have asked for more pictures over the past few months, so I finally took the plunge and decided to post today's look - a work-safe reddish lippie (MAC Crazee, hence the post title).When I first uncapped the tube of Crazee, I nearly tossed it into the "never gonna happen" pile...it was a ridiculously bright coral frost. But mixed with a little clear/pink gloss, it's just

Can You Guess These Stars' Favorite Products?

Celebrity makeup artist Nick Barose gave us the inside scoop on celebs' most-wanted Dior products. Brooke Shields swears by Dior 5-Colour Eyeshadow in Goldfever #589, while Kyra Sedgwick loves the quint eyeshadow in Incognito #030.Kim Kardashian, Mary Kate Olsen, Selena Gomez and Blake Lively have favorites from the line, too, but we're keeping them a secret -- for now. Put your beauty detective

Holiday Scents that Mind the GAP

Remember that incredible Holiday candle from the Gap? It was SO good! Every year I'd rush in there are buy everything they had in the Holiday scent, both for myself and or gifts. That dark red glass was unmistakable; when you saw one in someone's home, you'd exchange a knowing glance and a little nod. It was just that good! Even staunch anti-Gappers who would be loath to enter a store for any

Holiday Luxe List: Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps Exclusive

The classic L'Air du Temps gets a major upgrade this holiday season with this incredible black crystal bottle. It almost looks like hematite, I've neve really seen anything like it. Eye catching, elegant, unique, a little gothic.Oh yeah, and $840.Dream!Available at Neiman and Bergdorf, natch.

Whip Your Hair Into Shape With Sebastian

Is it weird that I've been drawn in by the advertising on my own site? I saw an ad for Sebastian Whipped Creme running in the sidebar, and thought to myself, "wait a minute, don't I have some of that in the house?" And I did! I think it may have arrived over the summer as part of a promotional box from Allure, but in any case, it was there, and I had completely forgotten about it.Whipped Creme is

Giftables: Bobbi Brown Sunset Gold Collection

Bobbi Brown's Sunset Gold Collection is exclusive to Nordstrom and packs 4 shimmery essentials in a golden copper pouch.I'm absolutely obsessed with Bobbi's Metallic Eye Shadows (see my previous raves here and here). They have a velvety texture that rivals Stila's shimmer shadows, but the shimmer in these is finer and a little more subtle. They're totally work safe in moderation, and can be

Score an 8-Piece Gift With Purchase from Clinique + Trina Turk

Nordstrom has an amazing Clinique GWP coming up, and trust me, you are NOT going to want to miss out on this one.Starting tomorrow (November 5), spend $25 on Clinique products at Nordstrom and snag this 8-piece set, including an exclusive bag designed by Trina Turk for Clinique. This offer is exclusive to Nordstrom (in store and online) and is available through 11/22. Click here to shop Clinique

Holiday Collections: Chanel

Chanel collections rarely disappoint! I love how there's always some special item -- usually some kind of gold creation or an extra special palette -- that's the jewel of the collection. This holiday season, it's POUDRE PRECIEUSE OR, a gorgeous gold loose highlighting powder that comes with a half-moon brush.But what I'm really wanting from this collection is the Haute Chocolat nail polish.

Four Solid Perfumes for Fall

Last year around the holidays, I developed a consuming obsession with solid perfumes, likely spurred on by the annual appearance of the limited edition Estee Lauder solid perfume compacts. Added to that list were a limited edition Coco Mademoiselle solid and one from Covet by Sarah Jessica Parker, which was prettier than the original bottle.A few more solid offerings have appeared of late, so

Get the Look: Charlize, Liv and Kate!

Since we were ragging on Dior last week for the bad marketing copy posted on Neiman Marcus' site, let's go with something a little more positive today!Charlize Theron, Liv Tyler and Kate Bosworth have been looking fab on the red carpet this season thanks to Dior makeup artists Pati Dubroff and Shane Paish (click the pic to enlarge and get a better look). I love getting these look breakdowns, and

Holiday Collections: Bobbi Brown Party Collection

Bobbi Brown's limited edition Party Collection is available in stores this month and features 12 little baubles that are sure to tempt you this holiday season.Six new Metallic Eye Shadows? Sign me up. I'm in love with the texture of these shadows; if you haven't tried them, you're seriously missing out.Along with these six new gems, the Party Collection features six new Glitter Lip Glosses. I

Holiday Collections: Bobbi Brown Copper Diamond

Bobbi Brown's seasonal collections rarely disappoint, so it's no surprise that Copper Diamond for holiday 2008 is a winner. It's a bit of a lean collection, though, focused on the new Copper Diamond Shimmer Brick along with a mascara duo and some new lip balms. I want that Shimmer Brick! It's packaged in metallic faux leather for a extra special touch, not that I needed any extra special touches

Don't Leave Home Without It

I'm one of those people who has to have something on her lips AT. ALL. TIMES. Lip gloss, lipstick, chapstick, it doesn't matter. If I'm bare-lipped for too long, I inevitably start licking, biting, picking. And then by the end of the day my lips look and feel rather unappealing, to say the least.I've mostly remedied this problem by keeping some kind of lip product in just about every purse I own

Weekly Rewind, 10/27 - 11/2

NARS-branded condoms? Believe it! What do emblematic couture techniques have to do with mascara? I don't know, either. One more reason to be thankful for Target. My favorite products that are just too pretty to pass up. The Bath & Body Works obsession continues with a delicious massage oil and some adorable little lambs. This full-loaded Bobbi Brown beauty trunk has me wishing for a sugar daddy!

Steals & Deals: 15 Piece Sampler from Sephora, Bare Escentuals, Beautyhabit, More

I'm bumping up Steals & Deals again since there are even MORE goodies out there for the getting. New entries are marked as such and listed at the top. Happy shopping!Featured deal:Spend $25 online at Sephora and get a mini train case filled with 15 samples from Cosmedicine, Smashbox, DKNY, Anastasia, Clinique, Tarte, Dior, Cargo, Givenchy, Laura Mercier, ghd, Korres and more! Enter code BEAUTYBOX

Holiday Collections: Yves Saint Laurent The Bow Collection

"One should always be tempted to untie a woman's clothes"- Yves Saint LaurentHence, the Bow Collection, YSL's 2008 holiday offering. The collection offers four new limited edition items (the ones in the image above) and four new, permanent shades of existing products. I could live without the lip colour palette, but I'm really wanting the Touche d'Or pen-brush...a multitude of highlighting

Weekend Reads

Further proof that Almay's "Smart Shade" line doesn't really score so high on the aptitude tests [Spoiled Pretty]Urban Decay 24/7 Concealer Pencil is supremely blendable and provides great coverage, but only comes in 4 shades [The Beauty of Life]Paris Hilton's latest fragrance smells "sort of like cheap wine, if close your eyes and dream" [NowSmellThis]How to treat and prevent crow's feet - if

Holiday Collections: Estee Lauder Vintage Jewels

Estee Lauder's Holiday 2008 collection, Vintage Jewels, is a complement to the season's luxurious fabrics and "completes the impression of aristocratic elegance," with "smoky eyes composed of the unexpected combination of almost blacks and modern brights are complemented by glowing cheeks and warm ruby lips." Don't you just love that description? Snooty glamour! LOVE!The collection, currently

Get the Look: Terri Seymour at the Carousel of Hope Ball

Celebrity makeup artist Melissa Walsh used Hourglass Cosmetics to achieve Terri Seymour’s (is she still dating Simon Cowell, or is that over?) luminous look at last weekend's 30th anniversary Carousel of Hope Ball.For long-lasting coverage and a flawless complexion, Walsh started with Veil Fluid Makeup and Veil Invisible Powder as a base and added a pop of dark shimmer to Terri’s eyes with the

Katie Price Launches New, Very Pink, Styling Tools

Oh my! Isn't this just a perfect post for Halloween?Queen of the chavs, Jordan/Katie Price, turned up at Superdrug this week to promote the launch of a few new goodies in her haircare range. I love how their purpose is made painfully obvious with the half curly/half straight 'do. And that outfit...it defies explanation.Katie began her quest for hair styling domination last year with her first

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween, friends! Hope your Halloween night is filled with the ghoulish fun of your choice, whether it be the Halloween parade in the Village, partying it up in your sexy cop costume, or acting younger than you are and going trick-or-treating.As for me, I was going to dress up as Amy Winehouse but was too lazy to hunt down about 10 black wigs and some dirty ballet slippers, so I'll

Have a Dream? Tommy Hilfiger Can Help Make It Come True

A dream is a wish your heart makes, whennn you're faaaaaaast asleeeeep...well now that dream can come true thanks to Dreaming Tommy Hilfiger! Submit a video, photo or blog illustrating your unique life dream and you could win some major (read: monetary) assistance to help bring that dream to life.One grand prize winner chosen from the top 100 entries will receive $3000 to help make their dream a

Highlights...But Not For Children

No, this isn't an "adult-oriented" post, I'm just hoping that a few of you will remember those Highlights...for Children magazines that were perpetually available in just about every pediatrician's waiting room. I would always get annoyed when the puzzles inside were already done, or if some sloppy child scribbled all over the pages. Swine!Anyhow, this post is about those fabulous products that

Maybelline Mascara Delivers Colossal Clumps

Remember my little rant about Lash Blast? Unwieldy wand, overly fat brush, too much hype. Well, far be it from me to toss out a full tube of mascara especially in this wintery economic climate, I trudged through and used the whole thing up. I did get used to it, though I never really grew to love it. My original assessment still held - so when the tube dried up, I wouldn't be repurchasing.I did,

Holiday Luxe List: Bobbi Brown Deluxe Beauty Trunk

Bollocks to the economy! Everyone needs a little escapism, and you can get yours here as I feature the most ridiculously luxurious holiday gift offerings for 2008.First up on the list is the Bobbi Brown Deluxe Beauty Trunk, exclusive to Neiman Marcus. This gorgeous silver leather train case is packed to the gills with Bobbi Brown favorites and will set you back $2000. Even though I know I don't

A Land Flowing With Milk & Honey, At Your Local Mall

This is Warm Milk & Honey Massage Oil from Bath & Body Works' Aromatherapy Sleep collection. I don't have any witty story or funny commentary to offer here, this is just a plain and simple endorsement of its supreme awesomeness.Sometimes a product just has that perfect combination of pretty packaging, delicious scent, and OMG LIMITED EDITION goodness. This is one of them. I'm absolutely obsessed

Things I Would Love Anyway, Even If They Were Crap

See the picture? You know where this is going. These are just a few of the products that have suckered me in over the years thanks to their exceptionally pretty packaging. Sometimes you just can't help it, and objectivity goes out the window! Fortunately, all the products listed in this post are just fine all on their own (no lipstick on the pig here) but the packaging just puts them over the

Hand Cream for the Voting Booth

There are plenty of perks and advantages to living in NYC -- thousands of restaurants! cheap and frequent public transportation! arts! culture! anything you want, at any time!Except, that is, TARGET. If you're a Manhattanite without a car, as many are, you can't just duck out to Target to peruse the latest Go! International collection or get your fix of Archer Farms Salt & Vinegar chippies. It

The Bad Marketing Copy Awards

Check out the description of new Diorshow Iconic mascara from the Neiman Marcus website. This one totally takes the cake for worst copy in recent memory (emphasis mine):"The patented angled brush is replicating emblematic couture techniques: oblique lines and the bias cut, an art of fabric cutting that magnifies curves and amplifies spread. In one quick stroke, with no special application method

Practice Safe Highlighting and Safe Sex with NARS

Did you ever think you'd see condoms packaged together with a face highlighter? After all, the "Family Planning" section at your local CVS is usually a few aisles away from the beauty goods.But leave it to NARS, they of the Orgasms and Sins and Deep Throats, to market a set that combines The Multiple in Orgasm with two sleekly-packaged condoms. Yes, NARS condoms! Can you believe?Sales of the "

Tales From the Self-Tanner Crypt

It's incredible how much blog fodder last summer's wrist breakage has managed to provide. Really! It happened over a year ago and there are still funny stories left to tell. You already know about the over-the-top surgery prep, one-handed makeup application, my homemade, very glamorous cast wrap, my reliance on professional blowouts. Oh, and you saw the x-rays, too! Like I said, tons of

Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum

You know those strange, somewhat off-kilter scents that manage to grab hold of you and never let go? You find yourself obsessed with them no matter how hard you try to get away. Gasoline is a common one. For me, it's bay rum -- a stodgy old men's cologne smell that I never thought I'd love.When I worked at a fragrance counter in my high school days, this one man used to come in every so often and

Hand Creams are Movin' On Up

The Bath & Body Works obsession continues! This is ridiculous. These little side trips to B&BW started out as a Neiman Marcus avoidance strategy -- you know, just a quick fix to satisfy my beauty jones -- but the plan has started to backfire. I can now walk into the store and identify any new items within 5 seconds flat, anywhere in the store.New to the True Blue Spa line is Shea Cashmere, a

The Return of Vitabath

Anyone remember Vitabath? I loved Vitabath when I was a kid. Baths were SPECIAL with Vitabath. Probably because it wasn't just shower gel...it was Bath and Shower Gelee. Gelee makes it special, my dears. Not to mention that it smelled grown up but still produced bubbles. Perfect combination for a smart aleck little girl like me.Anyhow, it occurred to me recently, during a protracted sampling

Irrational Thoughts About Sephora by OPI

More than a few of you have written in over the past weeks to ask my opinion on the new, much buzzed-about Sephora by OPI nail polishes.The reason I haven't discussed them is quite foolish, really.You see, there is a polish in that display that reminds me of a wretched, wretched candy. Which, in turn, reminds me of something else.This polish (not the one pictured here) is the exact same color as

Shower Indulgences for Every Budget

Longtime readers will know that L'Occitane's Amande Shower Oil is one of my all-time favorite beauty products. Moisturizing in the winter, not too greasy in the summer, it's the perfect shower companion. It cleanses, it moisturizes, it gives a fabulous shave, and it smells utterly delicious. I love it so much that I always keep several full-size and travel-size bottles around the house. It's

Cheap Thrill: The Best Nail Buffer In the History of Mankind

A while back I blogged about my outlandish wrist surgery prep regime, which included a date with a bottle of self-tanner, and a serious encounter with a nail buffer.Recall this line: "My nails were so shiny that they looked like they were sporting two coats of clear polish (polish not being allowed, of course, since my hand was being operated on)."It's true! My nails SHONE, friends. And the

Downsizing the Flatiron with T3

Hello? Anybody out there?Well, I wish I could say I'm returning from my hiatus well-rested and with renewed vigor, but phew...I'm still running on all cylinders and feeling completely knackered. BUT! I'm really missing the fun, creative outlet that is Beauty Addict! So...Remember my enthusiastic rave over the Sedu Revolution flat iron? OMG, I loved that thing. In fact, I loved it so much that I

Lean Times

Friends, this post is not going to be about beauty. First off, I owe all you loyal readers an apology for the lack of updates these days. It's just one of those times when my day job (the one that pays my real life bills and my real life rent) demands far more of my attention than usual. With the economy the way it is, and banks collapsing left and right, I need to give my job 200% of my time

Lip Gloss for a Crap Economy

Somber times, darlings. Can you believe the news this morning with Lehman, Merrill Lynch, and AIG? Start stashing your cash under the mattress!Times like these call for a serious lipcolor, friends. No playful, flirty shimmer. Choose a lipcolor that means business -- Bobbi Brown Mauve Lip Gloss. (In the image at left, it's the middle lip gloss. Click to enlarge.)This gloss was part of the recent

The Grand Marnier Tan

This Bath & Body Works obsession of mine is really getting out of hand. Last year I made a proclamation that I was no longer going to be a beauty snob who snubs the store. Then, I decided that it would be better for my wallet to let my "impulse buys" happen at BBW instead of the beauty floor at Neiman Marcus.

And now I've been sucked in! I can't help it. But still, a $15 tube of self-tanner is

How Much Do You Tip Your Stylist?

I just watched a rerun of Curb Your Enthusiasm, the one where Larry screws up the Christmas tipping beyond belief (did he tip the gardener more than the housekeeper? Tip the waiter at the club twice? I love this show).It got me thinking about my favorite tipping dilemma...the hairstylist. To begin: I'm a straight 25% cash tipper. I've been going to the same stylist for MANY years, she's the only

Achieve Peace of Brow, and Mind, with Anastasia

With all the lofty marketing claims attached to new products these days, it's so refreshing to find something that wows you even though you have rather low expectations of it.I recently came into possession of a tube of Anastasia Brow Gel in Clear, and my first reaction was "ehhhh. Repackaged clear mascara for several times the price. Pass!"But when getting ready for a wedding last month, I

Serge Lutens Satisfies My Fall Fragrance Cravings

So, Labor Day weekend is out of the way (hope all my US readers had a fab long weekend!) so now I can talk unapologetically about my favorite topic...you guessed it...FALL. I know the season doesn't "officially" start until the autumnal equinox later this month, but Labor Day weekend is as good a marker as any. A new season has begun.And with that season comes...fall fragrance! It makes me a bit

The Foam Party

OK, here's a bizarre travel dilemma (incidentally, the title of this post goes out to anyone who's ever been on Spring Break). I LOVE liquid-to-foam cleansers, but they're impossible to sneak past the TSA unless you can score them in a mini size (which is almost never). The problem is that the foaming mechanism keeps you from transferring them into a travel-size container...if you tried to pour

An Unexpected Use For the Chocolate Orange...I Mean Tawaka "The Ball"

Remember the recent discussion about that bizarre little bath product, Ojon Tawaka "The Ball?" Well, it works as a scrub, and most certainly as a conversation piece, but last week I discovered a new and unexpected use for it.You see, my poor legs were covered in dozens and dozens of excruciatingly itchy mosquito bites. Day and night, they required near-constant application of Caladryl, the

Add A Little Spice (And Maybe Some Cinnamon Buns) To Your Shower

So, friends, I've finally gotten to the bottom of this "lost my beauty mojo" thing. It's the Fall. All I want to write about is Fall stuff. If I see another eyeshadow palette called "Tahiti" or a contest where I can enter to win a "Hawaiian Dream Date," I'll scream! (Can you tell I've been browsing the Sephora homepage?)Truth is, there's only so much you can say about summer beauty. The main

Shades of Autumn

I have a feeling that Fall might come early to NYC this year, friends. Can you feel it in the air? The nights are breezy and cool, almost sweater weather. And suddenly all those shades of summer are starting to feel a bit stale. My personal Fall transition started last week when I fell in love with Jampacked lipglass (that's always when I know Fall is coming, when I have an unexplained craving

Gear Up For Cooler Temps: The Berry Lip Returns!

Uggghhh. I have totally been ignoring the new MAC collections, which is probably reason enough to strip me of my beauty blogger badge (does such a thing exist?). But, my head isn't buried too far in the sand...I still managed to catch what's shaping up to be my favorite new shade of the season.Fellow berry lip lovers, say hello to Jampacked.This shimmery, grape-hued Lipglass is intimidatingly

Two Things In One

I've really got to hand it to Old Spice. Their commercials these days are just KILLING it. Remember that great Neil Patrick Harris spot from earlier this summer? "As a former make-believe doctor..." Loved it!Now Old Spice has somehow managed to take a product that's essentially a boys' version of Olay Body Wash with moisturizing Ribbons, and make it appealing to men. And they pull it off without

Got Mosquito Bites? Stick It To 'Em

OK, so perhaps this is slightly off-topic for a beauty blog, but it definitely deserves some airtime. Today I actually thought I might die from mosquito bites. I spent last night partying it up on someone's patio, and awoke this morning with about 30 bites on my feet, ankles, calves and knees...even my toes! (And those mosquitoes LOVE the scar on my wrist, they bite it every time. Bizarre,

Finally! The Perfect Self-Tanner for Face

I've been griping about the woes of facial self-tanners for AGES. Don't use them and you get the photoshopped head effect. Use them and you risk the possibility of orange hairlines, an uneven, dirty looking face, breakouts, clogged pores, foul tanner odors in close proximity to your nose, and worst of all, "tanners" that do absolutely nothing even after several applications.

Then in June I made

DJ Tanner Called, She Wants Her Hair Back

This past weekend here at Beauty Addict HQ, the 80's made an unexpected comeback. In my hair.I had previously blogged about my new Holy Grail of Hair Products, the Creme de Coco Masque from Bumble and bumble, and how it had enabled me to free myself from the chains of ALL styling products. That's right -- no serums, no sprays, no thermal protectants. My hair was perfect every time, right out of

My Blush, My Rock

You may have noticed the lack of posts around here these days. It's been an eventful couple of weeks here at Beauty Addict! Not to mention 3 big proposals and a complete absence of the "summer slowdown" at work, there's been...let's see...a broken car air conditioner, a broken computer, the worst summer allergies of my life, Windows Vista, a cracked windshield (thanks, NJ Turnpike!) and a trip to

I'll See You At the Debates, Bitches

And the political circus goes on! I never really talk politics on this blog, but lately you just can't avoid the convergence of the political, beauty, fashion and celebrity worlds.First John McCain lumps Barack Obama in with Britney and Paris as a "celebrity." Then TyTy Banks makes it worse by posing as Michelle Obama in that utterly bizarre Bazaar piece. THEN John McCain urges Cindy to enter a

Embrace the Vibrance of the Divine Breeze

Yesterday I walked into a local Duane Reade to pick up some razor blade refills (AND I was on the hunt for the new issue of People with the pictures of the Jolie-Pitt Twin Messiahs, but no luck there).As with many a drugstore, the blades were stored behind the counter, so I had to ask the checkout girl to grab them for me. I peered over at the selections.And then my mind totally blanked. Which

Tyra Banks as Michelle Obama

Tyra Banks' ideal first lady? "She'd need to know how to take a fierce picture but at the same time be able to eat fried chicken, have grease on her fingers...I would also want her to know how to beat her own face. That means do her own makeup."Tyra channels Michelle Obama in the September issue of Harper's Bazaar, dressing up as the potential First-Lady-to-be in a series of very Presidential

Is It a Baseball? Is It a Chocolate Orange? No, It's a Scrub!

Ojon Tawaka "The Ball." Quite possibly one of the most intriguing, oddly named, and potentially bizarre beauty products in recent memory. I've been curious about it since I first saw it on the Sephora website a few months ago. And now I HAVE ONE. Whee!I unpacked The Ball so hastily that I almost dropped it on the floor. Would it break into little slices like a Terry's Chocolate Orange? It sure

Leave Ryder Alone!

I was browsing through my email today when a message from Shecky's caught my eye: "Dress Your Age: Top Ten Style Mistakes." Hmm, this could be good. (Do you get Shecky's emails? They host beauty & shopping events in NYC from time to time, and they're usually fun.)Imagine my surprise when I saw innocent little Ryder Robinson, Kate Hudson's son, listed under "Inappropriate Hair!""...the worst

Self-Tanner Review Series: ModelCo Body Meringue

First off, is Body Meringue not an awesome name for a product? Love it!

This cutely-named pink can is one of the latest in ModelCo's stable of excellent self-tanning products (remember my experience with Tan in a Can? Awesome tan, but the shower looked like a scene straight out of Psycho!).

Body Meringue is a triple threat: it provides an instant, shimmery bronze glow, delivers a light faux tan

The Pampered Mama: An Homage to Mother

Kristen's note: I hope you all enjoy this special post from the Pampered Mama, whose own Mama was taken from us nearly 7 years ago in the September 11 attacks. I still miss her honesty, her no BS attitude, and her general matter-of-factness!And for the record, the Pampered Mama does make her proud, every single day.Here's to you, Eileen.----------------------------------------So folks, I have

All my life I've been waiting for someone and when I find her, she's... she's a fish*

I'm conflicted, friends. And I'm not talking about the 2008 election, my next major bag purchase, or even what I'll have for dinner tonight.I'm conflicted about body splashes/sprays/mists/spritzes...whatever you want to call them. (And just to be clear: I'm not talking about the Marc Jacobs splashes. At $65 a pop, they don't really qualify under this category!)You see, I want to be serious about

Betty Beauty is Coming to a Drugstore Near You...

...and they're advertising in the subways!I snapped this photo with my Blackberry in an NYC subway station earlier this week. Interesting tactic. How long before it gets scrawled on by teenage boys? I have a feeling the graffiti will be quite hilarious.

Impulse Buying Strikes Again at Bath & Body Works

Sigh. So, as soon as I got my beauty mojo back, my computer up and BROKE. Like, blue-screen-of-death-broken. It's up and running today so, one more time, with feeling...I'm back!Over the weekend I popped into a Bath & Body Works to pick up a fresh tube of one of my new self-tanner obsessions, Glow & Steady from the True Blue Spa line. And then a display of Lilliputian bottles with blue orbs

The Great Mascara Tutorial Experiment

OK, OK. I know I promised to be back in business yesterday, but my brain was STILL in vacation mode, friends! I had plenty of blog material lying around but no inspiration, and you deserve better than a regurgitated press release, so I waited for the creative juices to start flowing again. And waited. And waited.Then this morning in the shower, POOF! The ideas finally came back. First, a story I

I'm Back!

I've returned from vacation, my lovelies, and am finding it SO difficult to get back into the daily grind. Every 10 minutes I find myself daydreaming of Montreal...the gorgeous weather, incredible food, excellent wine...such a beautiful city. Like Paris, without the dreaded Euro/Dollar conversion (although the US dollar isn't doing so hot in Canada these days, either).I want to go back!I've

New From PureOlogy: Zero Sulfate Dandruff Scalp Cure

Luxury haircare brand PureOlogy recently launched a dandruff line, so if you suffer from flakes and desire something a little more posh than Head & Shoulders, you're in luck.I have samples of the new DandruffScalpCure sitting here in front of me, but I haven't used them -- no need to slather my head in Pyrithicone Zinc (the anti-dandruff ingredient) if I don't have dandruff to begin with, right?

Green Tea With Honey...In a Body Cream

OK, here's a little Inside the Blogger's Studio for you: when companies send me products for consideration, I have all the packages sent to my parents' house, since with work and travel I am rarely at home to sign for them myself. Hence, my dad's VP of Logistics title.I go over there every few days to pick up the boxes and root through the new goodies. I do this with my mom, who is just as much a

Revisiting Kenzo Ryoko

Last month I told you about the latest crop of Kenzo Ryoko Nomad sprays, my favorite little travel companions.Well, I've gotten my hands on one in Amour, and I think what I said earlier bears repeating: if you like Kenzo fragrances, these are a must-have.This year's packaging is the sleekest to date -- two years ago the little pebbles were muted and matte (which I liked), while last year they

Lava Rocks: MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator

I must be the last blogger on earth to be talking about the MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator -- it launched a while back along with the Solar Field and Future Earth collections.The reason I hadn't tried it yet? Well, when they say Volcanic Ash, they're not joking. This stuff is black, gritty and goopy. And my living room, where I first opened the package, has quite a bit of white in it, including an

Beauty on the Road: Judging a Hotel by Its Bath Goodies

What's the first thing you do when you walk into a hotel room? For me, it's flipping the bathroom light switch and scouting out the miniature toiletries.Most hotel chains have been upgrading their amenities in recent years, so chances are you'll find some name brand or designer goodies in your bathroom. (I don't know about you, but getting in there and discovering generic "hotel brand" or private

Self-Tanner Review Series: Bath & Body Works Glow and Steady

After my recent disappointment with a (now discontinued) Bath & Body Works gradual tanner, I was hesitant to try another. But reader LMM recommended Glow and Steady from the True Blue Spa line, so off I went to my local Bath & Body Works.I'll tell you right off the bat: Glow and Steady earns immediate HG status because it packs a secret weapon ingredient that's not often found in self-tanners...

Beauty Products Rise From the Dead with Three Custom Color Specialists

Last month's Beauty Graveyard post has turned into one of Beauty Addict's most popular posts ever, with dozens of you lamenting the loss of favorite lipsticks, shadows, scents, and body products.Reader Critty (check out her site here) mentioned that she'd found an old MAC duochrome eyeshadow that she was sending off to Three Custom Color Specialists for duplication...and this sparked the interest

The Chronicles of No-nia: Week 7

A few weeks ago I introduced you to the no!no!, the hair removal gadget that promises professional-grade results...over time. This is week 7 of an 8-week review and testing period.This week's installment will be brief, considering that by the time you read this I'll be in Montreal, hopefully sitting outside and enjoying some delicious wine.I will tell you this: unless I end up forgetting to pack

Antiperspirant is Totally a Scented Body Product, Right?

OK...this post has high potential for being one of the most cheesetastic I've ever written. Why? Because it's about about deodorant.But since my fabric softener post was so well-received, I figured you wouldn't think I was totally nuts if I posted about another seemingly mundane topic -- my latest antiperspirant obsession.First off, let's all admit that we secretly uncap all the new goodies in

Beauty Addict Weekly Rewind, 7/7 - 7/13

I'm off on vacation this week, my lovelies! I'll be spending the week in Stowe, VT and Montreal. I won't be able to respond to comments or emails, but regular posting will continue (THANK YOU Blogger for finally introducing a Scheduled Post feature!). Now, onto the recap of last week's posts:I've finally found a cheap, good-smelling, effective shaving cream that I actually like! Find out what

Weekend Reads

Break out your Debbie Gibson cassettes! It's 80s Ladies Week at Beauty Blogging Junkie and Spoiled Pretty.If I had to pick a celebrity I'd want to be friends with, it would totally be Ivanka Trump. Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog takes us inside her makeup bag and her closet!The Derm Blog fills us in on Evolence, a newly-approved injectable wrinkle filler.Clumps of Mascara shows us how to rock a

Kat Von D for Sephora: Brushed With Silver, Rosy Greatness

When it comes to makeup brushes, I have three criteria: I like them to be soft, I like them to be well-shaped, and I like them to be pretty.This is why my brush collection consists of Smashbox brushes with their bright, shiny red handles, and oodles of silver and gold handled MAC holiday brushes.If you're looking to add to your own collection, I submit for your consideration these lovely brushes

The Workhorse Eyeshadow

I've been trying to work MAC Copperplate into a post for some time now. Hmmm...unsung heroes? Underappreciated beauty products that get no love? Nah. I think it deserves a post of its very own.Copperplate is one of my all time favorite shadows. It was part of the Matte2 collection, and boy am I glad those colors joined the permanent roster, because I've just hit pan on mine.Copperplate is

Provocative Beauty: Self-Tanning for Sci-Fi Addicts

Last summer I visited my dear friend Rachel in Prague and she took me on quite the tanning adventure! I was supposed to post my account of it shortly thereafter, but I came home and promptly broke my wrist (remember that?) putting an end to any hopes of coherent writing.Anyhow, better late than never: Provocative Beauty (Pro-B) is a custom tanning solution developed by a group of Prague-based

Retouch My Body

For those of you who are fed up with Mariah Carey's (and other celebs') ever-present Photoshoppy-ness, you will LOVE this parody of "Touch My Body" by drag queen extraordinaire Jackie Beat. Seriously, it features some of the best parody lyrics ever written. Enjoy!UPDATE: Lyrics added by reader request! See the lyrics for "Retouch My Body" after the jump.Jackie Beat, still young and sweet!Oh yeah,

New Collection: NARS Fall 2008

NARS' Fall 2008 collection is all about "intrigue and sophistication." That's nice and all, but I'm just glad they didn't use Lydia Hearst for the promo shots this time.Click the image to blow it up and see close-ups of all the new shades. The standout this season is the much-anticipated Dolce Vita blush. Now that NARS has exhausted the possibilities for Orgasm (blush, lip gloss, Multiple, nail

New Collection: Lancome Maharani Jewels

Lancôme’s Fall color collection, Maharani Jewels, pays homage to India, where the beauty brand opened last year.Now, I'm trying to write something coherent here, but all I can really say is...OMG ELEPHANT COMPACT. And NEW JUICY TUBES PACKAGING. Need I say more? The Poudre Elephant Teint is a limited edition bronzer with an embossed elephant. I want it, but I don't think I'd ever use it, for fear

The Elusive Holy Grail of SPF Lip Glosses Rides Again

Longtime readers will know about my undying obsession with a certain Lancome lipgloss not available in the US. Lancome Soleil Icy Tubes Ultra Shiny Cooling Lip Gloss with SPF 15 has been my ultimate Holy Grail SPF lip product for years now. No matter what else I try, I always come back to this. It smells like a ripe peach, is as shiny as your favorite Juicy Tube, and provides broad spectrum

Elle August 2008: Mariah Carey

Yes! I am so happy to see Mariah looking more like her Rainbow-album-cover, happy, smiling, colorful self these days. This is far, far better than the soft-focus Mariah cartoon that popped up on the cover of April's Allure.Sure, it's a little Photoshoppy -- all Mariah images are, it's like a prerequisite by now -- but she looks terrific. Pretty makeup, great smile, cute dress, slammin' body.Check

Weekly Steals & Deals

*UPDATED with more deals from Beautyhabit, Benefit, Clinique and Lancome!*Happy shopping! Remember, all the brand names in Steals & Deals are clickable (bold pink type) and will take you either to the website or the offer itself.Beautyhabit: With a $75 purchase, score a 5 piece deluxe sampler and free US standard shipping. Sample pack includes goodies from MD Skincare, Ligne St. Barth, Saffron

Doogie Howser for Old Spice

I'm obsessed with this commercial for Old Spice antiperspirant featuring everyone's favorite child prodigy doc, Doogie Howser! Seriously, love Neil Patrick Harris, especially his bizarro role in Harold & Kumar.Check it out below. It's not totally off topic, right? Antiperspirant is totally a beauty product.

Four New Ways to Get Your Cashmere Mist Fix

I've mentioned before that Cashmere Mist fans can be totally rabid, sometimes even more so than Angel or Red Door fans. They hoard, they stockpile, they pledge their total allegiance to Cashmere Mist and will wear nothing else. In my last post I dubbed them the Cashmere Mafia. My friend K was one of them; in college she kept backup bottles of it stashed all over her dorm room.Well, if you count

ColorOn Now Available at Sephora

A couple of weeks ago I showed you ColorOn, the pre-loaded, oval-shaped eyeshadow appliques that you stick on your lids and peel off to reveal a "done" eye. Most of you were as dubious as I was, with 77% of you saying you weren't interested.Well, their EyeEnvy collection has just launched at Sephora, and it's worse than I thought. Besides the obvious problem of the appliques not really being

Dear Suave, I Was Wrong. Love, Beauty Addict

A few months ago I had some rather evil things to say about Suave Exhale Calming Body Wash in Lavender Vanilla. Consider this:"...claims to turn your shower into a "calming sanctuary." Please! The only thing that turns my bathroom into a calming sanctuary is a glass of wine and Miles Davis on the iPod. Anyhow, this body wash laughably claims to have the "same fragrance appeal as Bath & Body Works

New Collection: MAC New View

OK! This is New View, the final of MAC's latest crop of collections. All these baked powders are making me crave, I don't know, baked goods! Anyhow, meet the new Mineralize Skinfinish Duos. Half is flat, half is shimmer, for any combination of matte and dewy looks.These are available right now on the MAC site! The shades:Light Medium Pale golden beige/Warm yellow beigeMedium Soft creamy beige/

New Collection: MAC Sonic Chic

Nine Mineralize blushes make their debut in the MAC Sonic Chic collection, available now. These baked blushes are sheer, with a pearly, shimmery finish. I think I might be all blushed out coming off the Beauty Powder Blush launch a few months ago, but these are really pretty...so I might not mind expanding the blush collection just a bit. The shades:Dainty Light yellow pink with gold pearl (

New Collection: MAC Electroflash

The new MAC collections are starting to roll in! Electro Flash, Sonic Chic and New View are up on the website, but as of now they're all listed as "Coming Soon" -- can't buy 'em just yet. The official launch date for all three is July 10. and are now available for purchase! Yay!So...Electroflash! If you like Mineralize Eye Shadows, you're in luck; just take a look at the nine shades above (click

Beauty Addict Weekly Rewind, 6/30 - 7/6

Hope all my US readers had a great long weekend and did something fun for the 4th! I was just happy to get a few days off to unplug, relax, and sleep late. Now, on to the rewind!Hair in need of a little pick-me-up? Try CLEAN Shampoo Fresh Hair Fragrance. My frustrations with the no!no! reach fever pitch in Week 5 of the Chronicles of No-nia. A gradual tanner from Bath & Body Works, which may

How To Take a Great Driver's License Photo

Is this not the most ingenious marketing idea ever? All week, starting tomorrow morning at 7:30, Physician's Formula makeup artists will be stationed outside the DMV at 300 West 34th St (btwn 8th & 9th), offering complimentary makeovers to get you prepped for your license photo. AND they're giving away free makeup!If you live in NYC and your license is anywhere close to expiring, head on down

The Chronicles of No-nia: Week 6

A few weeks ago I introduced you to the no!no!, the hair removal gadget that promises professional-grade results...over time. This is week 5 of an 8-week review and testing period.Last week, the no!no! and I were on a break. I was mad at it. I publicly shamed it. I yelled at it in CAPS on my blog for thousands of people to read. We needed some time apart.Plus, I was away most of the week for the

Face Serums Are Not For the Impatient

Reviewing facial serums always makes me a little uneasy. They aren't like, say, a nail polish, where you can see the results immediately and decide if you like it or not. Excepting the ones that have a short term brightening or exfoliating effect, most serums are intended to have anti-aging or age prevention benefits that wouldn't really be noticeable in the short term. And for someone like me

The Evolution of the Shave

You know how I feel about shaving products, girls. Drugstore shaving creams get all over the shower, smell artificial, and leave rust rings on my tub. Luxe products like Whish cost way too much for what they do, and I just don't have time for the whole shaving brush routine. It's another Goldilocks-type situation, friends. So, I usually just use a bath oil, shaving oil, or shower gel.But using up

Missoni Solid Perfume Charm Necklace

Readers who were with me during the craze of the 2007 holiday season know of my consuming obsession with solid perfumes. The format just lends itself so well to irresistible little compacts and trinkets, I find myself drooling over them no matter how frivolous.But when solid perfumes start to appear in pendant form, things start to get a little murky. These tend to pop up around the holidays, and

Home Fragrance That's Just Right

When it comes to home fragrance, I feel like Goldilocks. Reed diffusers are pretty, but tend to have poor throw. Room sprays don't last and need to be re-sprayed frequently...too much effort for me. Candles are nice, but require monitoring; I'm always worried about falling asleep or leaving the house without blowing them out. Where's my "just right?"It would seem that some kind of safe, automatic

New Collection: Yves Saint Laurent Lights of Africa

Yves Saint Laurent's summer collection, The Lights of Africa, is an earthy, bronzy color story in the same vein as Clarins Summer Fever and MAC Neo Sci-Fi. Frankly, I'm just surprised that the YSL collection doesn't include a bright pop of color like the others; teal, orange and fuchsia are practically de rigueur this season.The marquee item in this collection is the Soleil D'Afrique Collector

Cheap Thrill: Vaseline Cocoa Butter Vitalizing Gel Body Oil

Now that it costs $65+ to fill my gas tank, I find myself avoiding Sephora and Neiman and perusing the aisles of my local CVS or Walgreens instead. (That's not to say I don't still enjoy a nice jar of CDLM or a new Serge Lutens, but I'm trying to keep the impulse purchases on the cheap side.)Thus, my latest obsession is Vaseline Cocoa Butter Vitalizing Gel Body Oil. The formulation is similar to

Love It or Leave It: June 2008

I mentioned in the June newsletter that I'd be launching a new monthly feature in which I'd lay out all the best and worst products reviewed that month. I had intended on listing EVERYTHING I'd posted about, but that turned out to be a bit unwieldy, so I decided to focus on the ones I loved or hated the most. So, here are the 10 best, and 5 worst, products of June 2008. (If you want to see

Pale at the Beach? MAC To The Rescue

This is what happens when you trust a self-tanner to do its job and it doesn't deliver. FAIL!The pale didn't look so bad in artificial light but when I got out into the sun it was revealed in all its pallid glory. As you can see, my skin is nearly blue. I'm all for the Nicole Kidman/Marcia Cross pale look, but my skin has never had the "porcelain" quality of theirs, so...no thanks.Shortly after

Vanity Fair July 2008: Angelina Jolie

I haven't been posting magazine covers lately, mostly because they've been so boring and monotonous (if I see one more smokey eyed, nude-lippie-wearing, sideswept hair Allure cover, I'll spit).But Angelina Jolie on the cover of this month's Vanity Fair? Positively stunning. This woman is the definition of BOMBSHELL.Grab yourself some black liquid liner and a tube of Lancome PS Kiss on eBay (or

Self Tanner Review Series: Bath & Body Works 24/7 Radiant Moisture

For starters: This particular review is for a now-discontinued product, but I believe it has been reborn with a different scent and packaging. The original product was housed in a green tube and was part of the Breathe Energy line; there were also corresponding gradual tanning lotions in the other Breathe scents (Romance, Happiness).It appears that these have morphed into Bath & Body Works

The Chronicles of No-nia: Week 5

Last month I introduced you to the no!no!, the hair removal gadget that promises professional-grade results...over time. This is week 5 of an 8-week review and testing period.OK, this is getting boring. Still using the no!no!. Still complaining about it. Still pondering my legs daily and wondering if I'm seeing "results."A kind Sephora employee commented on last week's post and cleared up a

Beauty Addict Weekly Rewind, 6/23 - 6/29

Discover my new Holy Grail hair product! A primer that smells and looks like chocolate? Weird, but it works. Why settle for plain old tweezers when you can have a leopard print or swiss cheese tweeze? Still complaining about the no!no!, but still pressing on, in Week 4 of the Chronicles of No-nia. Kenzo has released 5 new adorable Ryoko travel sprays for summer 2008. Find out how to recreate Anne

Not-So-Fresh Hair? Fake It With CLEAN Hair Fragrance

When I asked you about "clean" fragrances recently, the vote was split, with 47% of you saying you loved 'em, and 44% complaining that they just aren't perfume, so why bother?Personally, I like a nice soapy scent from time to time, especially when the weather's hot. But as I've mentioned in the past, I feel that the original CLEAN perfume, which became wildly popular a couple of years ago, is

Snap Up Six MD Skincare Products for $45

I've raved about MD Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross before; these products are truly top-notch. They deliver serious results, but the best part is how thoughtfully they're formulated. The products feel more like high-end cosmetics than zit-zapping and line-reducing skin treatments, and they never interfere with your makeup, either.Seriously, where else are you going to find a spot cream that feels

Estee Lauder Sensuous: Over the River and Through the Woods

Estee Lauder's new fragrance, Sensuous, is quite a departure from the brand's usual floral staples like Beautiful and Pleasures, and staid classics like White Linen. It's a woody amber featuring a warm accord that's "fluid, warm, inviting and distinctly feminine," according to Karyn Khoury, SVP of Corporate Fragrance Development Worldwide at Estee Lauder Companies.So what does Sensuous smell like

Because Fabric Softeners are Fragrances, Too

Last weekend I was relaxing in the Hamptons with my friend B, looking out over the water, enjoying a bottle of excellent Sauvignon Blanc and discussing...fabric softener. Yes, fabric softener! So chic, right? Heh.Anyhow, the reason we were discussing this scintillating topic was that I had just opened my weekend bag and couldn't stop sticking my face into my clothes. Not only were they incredibly

Get The Look: Charlize Theron Promotes Hancock in Moscow, Paris and London

Charlize Theron has been quite the globetrotter these days, promoting Hancock in Moscow, Paris and London. And Dior Global Makeup Advisor Shane Paish has been traveling with her, dressing up her face with...Dior, of course. Shane used the same basic products on Charlize every night, with a twist to reflect the surroundings in the different cities.Charlize always looks amazing, but I'm especially

New Collection: Bobbi Brown Mauve

Bobbi Brown's latest offering, the Mauve collection, was inspired by Ali MacGraw's iconic look in Love Story. Love means never having to say you're sorry, friends!These muted, dusty, vintage-inspired shades are perfect for early Fall. They make me think of riding bicycles on an overcast October day with fallen leaves swirling around. I can just hear the Love Story theme playing in the background.

Weekly Steals & Deals

Wow, LOTS of great stuff this week, including 20% all orders at Lancome, 15% off all orders at Product Body, and a free full size face bronzer from Tarte! Scroll down and check 'em out. Happy shopping!I also wanted to make sure all of you know that the brand names are clickable and will take you either to the website or directly to the offer itself. Seems there's been a bit of confusion here so

Get the Look: Anne Hathaway at Get Smart Screening

Last Thursday, Lancome and Anne Hathaway hosted a special screening of Get Smart, benefiting the Lollipop Theater Network, a charitable organization in which Anne is involved. Lollipop brings first-run movies to children who ordinarily wouldn't be able to get out and see them due to prolonged hospital stays.Makeup artist Julie Harris did Anne's makeup for the event, playing up her eyes, cheeks

Kenzo Ryoko Will Rock Your World!

Kenzo has introduced 5 new limited edition Ryoko travel sprays for summer 2008. If you haven't heard about the Ryokos yet, you're missing out!I first discovered these travel size fragrances at a duty-free shop in Munich two years ago and was totally enamored. They were smooth and curved like river stones, and housed some of my favorite Kenzo fragrances, like Summer. Best of all, because of the

The Chronicles of No-nia: Week 4

Last month I introduced you to the no!no!, the hair removal gadget that promises professional-grade results...over time. This is week 4 of an 8-week review and testing period.Damn you, no!no!, I just can't seem to understand you. Last week I reported that less hair seemed to be coming in, which is what you said you'd do, and this week it seems like it's growing in finer and slower...not what I

Beauty Addict Weekly Rewind, 6/16 - 6/22

I'm about a day and a half behind in my posting, lovelies. Look out for the latest installment of The Chronicles of No-nia later today! For now, here's the recap of last week's posts:Check out my tribute to the man who's been Beauty Addict's VP of Logistics (and my biggest fan) since day one. I soldier on in the quest for smooth legs in Week 3 of the Chronicles of No-nia. No time to tan? Check

Dress Up Your Tweezers With Rubis and Tweezerman

OK, this is a totally frivolous post, but fun nonetheless. Everyone has to own a tweezer, so why not one that's a little more fun than usual?First off, I'll share my absolute favorite tip for a perfect brow tweeze: do it in the car. (Not while you're driving, of course.) The visor mirror makes it easy to get really close to your reflection, and the natural light on 3 sides makes even the tiniest

Chocolate Mousse For Your Face

When I first saw this product I honestly had no idea what it was. The bottle just said, "Colorescience Chocolate Mousse." Cryptic! I had no press materials and no background information at all; the little bottle had come from the depths of a gift bag from a press event (I think).I was intrigued. What was it? Some kind of body lotion? A facial treatment? Aromatherapy? I read the back of the bottle

The Holy Grail of Hair Products

OK girls. Writing this post is actually making me a little uncomfortable. I hate to say it, but some of the negative backlash against beauty blogs (think the NYT story from a few months ago, message board posters slamming blogs for being PR machines, and the occasional nasty commenter) has finally started to get to me. I feel jaded, cynical. The whole deal, sadly, has tempered a bit of my old

Steal Christina Applegate's Samantha Who Style

Who would've thought that the girl who brought us Kelly Bundy would come back as a super-fab amnesiac and wow us with her style?(Although I have to say, I loved her in Anchorman, too..."No. I don't want to go to a party in your pants.")These days, the short hair is really working for Christina. Score her flirty, wavy 'do with these tips from Paul Mitchell and hairstylist Vincent Sullivan:Start

New Collection: Rimmel Glam'up Fall 2008

Rimmel has some new products on hand for Fall 2008, including a new mascara with a rubber-bristled brush in pale powder pink (what's the point? it'll be coal black the first time you dip it in the tube). I''ll be curious to find out how this newbie compares to my beloved Rimmel Lycra Lash Extender, one of my very favorite drugstore mascaras.Anyhow, this collection is less a color story and more a

Hourglass Gloss Lasts Longer Than an Hour, Doesn't Get On Your Glass

Earlier this month I took the Pampered Mama out for a birthday dinner and made an interesting beauty discovery along the way.In between bites of toasted French bread slathered in brie, I touched my napkin to my lips to take care of a few little crumbs (toasted French bread can be messy, no matter how delicate an eater you are). And then I pressed my lips together."Lesli," I said, "this is weird.

Amp Up Your SPF Style: L'Occitane Sol do Brasil

I know all you L'Occitane addicts are going to go gaga over this one. The brand has just launched Sol do Brasil, a new suncare line, and not only are the products fab, the packaging is to die for. I have a few items from the collection and every time I use them, I put them back in their adorable little boxes. Usually I toss boxes in the recycling pile almost immediately, but I can't bear to part

ColorOn: Peel Slowly and See

Have you heard of ColorOn? The company makes pre-loaded, oval-shaped eyeshadow appliques that you basically stick on your lids and peel off, revealing a "professional, flawless look." Brush with the included setting powder and you're good to go.It was announced recently that they've been picked up by Sephora, and will be producing an exclusive new collection for the beauty giant. The new

Beauty Graveyard: My 5 Most-Missed Products

Just recently I "hit pan" on a limited-edition MAC eyeshadow, and as I saw the first glimpse of silver metal at the bottom of the near-empty pan, I realized that once I finished it, it would be gone for good. Damn these limited edition products!It got me thinking about some of my old favorites (limited edition or not) that are, ahem, "in a better place now." Some, I still haven't been able to

New Collection: Dior Impression Cuir Fall 2008

OMG, another Fall collection...already? Seriously, I am not ready for this. Please, just let me enjoy these warm temps a little longer without having to think about blustery October days, early sunsets, and dark red lipstick!Dior's Fall 2008 Collection, Impression Cuir, is...well, it's a little '80s, isn't it? The dark ruby lips and nails, the shimmery taupe and brown shadows, and that eye

Self-Tanner Review Series: Dove Energy Glow

Before I discovered L'Oreal Sublime Glow, Dove Energy Glow Daily Moisturizer With Subtle Self-Tanners (that's a mouthful) was my go-to gradual tanner. Ever notice how some gradual self-tanners feel a little plasticky and seem to sit on your skin? Well, this one feels like regular body lotion, which is a welcome change. It moisturizes really well, too.The smell is a bit similar to Nivea Sunkissed

The Orange Lip: 5 Ways to Wear It

I love tackling the hard-to-wear lip looks here on Beauty Addict; last fall's post on How to Rock a Coral Lip was so much fun to write and even pushed me to be a little more adventurous with my own lip colors.Now that Spring has arrived, let's recall one of the biggest trends on the Spring runways: ORANGE lips. The look above is from Nanette Lepore; makeup artist Polly Osmond used MAC Morange

Self-Tanner Review Series: Nivea Body Sunkissed Firming Moisturizer

Nivea's entry in the gradual tanner market promises not only to bronze your bod, but to firm you up. I can't vouch for that one, not because I don't have a little thigh jiggle (who doesn't?) but because I just don't put much stock in these firming claims. Now, on to the important stuff:Nivea Sunkissed Firming Moisturizer is a very thin formula, almost runny. This makes it incredibly easy to

Weekly Steals & Deals

Before we begin, I have a little announcement to make! I'm proud to report that Beauty Addict has been named one of the top five beauty blogs at Shop5.com, a new site that gives you the top 5 destinations in just about a bajillion categories.I'm in the best company ever with the other blogs on this list: Beauty Blogging Junkie, Makeup Bag, Spoiled Pretty and 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic. Congrats,

99.44% Pure

There's been a trend in the perfume market these past few years toward scents that smell like soap; I suppose you could call them the anti-perfumes. CLEAN was a pioneer in this arena, but I always found their scents to be too harsh and strong, more chemical than soap. (Except for the hair fragrance. That was beyond awesome.) Also, $76 to smell like soap? I think not.But if you must, there's a

7 Ways To Get Bronzed Legs...Without Self Tanner

Let's face it, even the most dedicated among us occasionally slack off in the faux tan department. And while our upper bodies tend to get some natural sun from daily activities, the legs are another story. If you're going for the overall pale look, fine -- but if the rest of you is even slightly sun-kissed, letting your legs return to their original fishbelly white in the summertime is a major

Self-Tanner Review Series: Jergens Natural Glow

Ah, the one that started it all! No gradual self-tanner has even been as hyped, as hoarded, or as hotly debated as Jergens Natural Glow.

I remember when it first appeared on the shelves, women everywhere stampeded their local Walgreens to buy up the entire stock. Soon there was none left, anywhere. I felt lucky to find a couple of tubes at a Happy Harry's drugstore in Wilmington, DE. I felt like

The Chronicles of No-nia: Week 3

Recently I introduced you to the no!no!, the hair removal gadget that promises professional-grade results...over time. This is week 3 of an 8-week review and testing period.So, my friends, last week I reported that my patience with the no!no! was wearing thin...and it was only my second week! Still, I faithfully rolled the device over my legs twice this week, followed by a quick shave.Then things

Highlights from MAC's Summer Collections

I already gave you my take on some of the products from the Naughty Nauticals collection, so now let's take a look at some of the highlights of MAC's most recent collections -- Cool Heat, Tendertones, Solar Field and Neo Sci-Fi. You'll see several of these pop up in roundups and recommendations over the coming weeks, too.Read on for my favorites from these four collections.1. Tropic Glow

Self-Tanner Review Series: Neutrogena Build-a-Tan

In case you're just joining us, I'm attempting to fill in the blanks in my ever-expanding set of self-tanner reviews, in preparation for the big blowout that will be Beauty Addict's Ultimate Guide to Self-Tanners. Turns out most of the ones I skipped the first time around were the boring ones! But in the interest of completeness, if it's out there and I've tried it, it will be reviewed. And so

Beauty Addict Weekly Rewind, 6/8 - 6/15

Marilyn Monroe famously dyed her "betty" to match her blonde tresses. Would you do the same? In Week 2 of The Chronicles of No-nia, my patience with the no!no! already begins to wear thin, but I soldier on. LUSH releases a special gift set to mark the opening of its 100th store, in Las Vegas. Would you risk permanently darkening your eyes - or blindness - for longer lashes? I do penance for not

Happy Father's Day

Dear Dad,A few things I want to thank you for on your "special day" --Thank you for being my VP of Logistics and picking up all my beauty packages, even though I still think you're overtipping the UPS guy.And thanks for recycling all the boxes.Thank you for being one of this blog's biggest fans, even from the beginning when no one else was reading but you, Mom and a couple of friends.Thank you

Weekend Reads

BellaSugar shares a sneak peek of the NARS Fall 2008 collection.Makeup Loves Me attempts to amp up her cleavage with a "bust plumper" from Victoria's Secret. Does it work? Click here to find out.The Derm Blog shows us how to tell if a sunscreen is still good, what happens if it's not, and how to keep it fresh.Spoiled Pretty shares even more of Kim Kardashian's beauty secrets.Makeup and Beauty

Self-Tanner Review Series: Neutrogena MicroMist Sunless Spray

The first time I used Neutrogena MicroMist, I was on vacation in Puerto Rico with my girlfriends. I woke up early, put on my bikini and snuck stealthily onto our balcony with the little golden can.I sprayed my entire body with this aerosol tanning mist and hoped for the best.Nothing happened. Nothing. It was as if I had sprayed myself with water.I tried again a few days later, this time holding

The Two Sugarfoots (Sugarfeet?)

When I lived in Wilmington, DE, my absolute favorite place for lunch was a gourmet sandwich shop called Sugarfoot. It was located on the lobby level of the building where I lived, so on weekdays I'd make excuses to work from home or jet back over lunch -- just to have one of those delicious pressed sandwiches with black forest ham, gruyere and caramelized pears. Yum.So why am I telling you this?

New Collection: Prescriptives Daring, Fall 2008

Nooooooo! It's barely even summer and we're already getting info on Fall collections, first Chanel, and now Prescriptives. I am NOT ready for these deep, smokey shades and the cool temperatures they imply.That said, the model looks gorgeous, non? There's that pop of color on the lower lid again, with a perfect nude lip. But wait a minute, no lippies in this collection? Denied! Fear not, though,

Self-Tanner Review Series: Lancome Flash Bronzer Tinted Self-Tanning Leg Gel

Yeah, yeah, it says it's for legs, but that doesn't mean that this Lancome self-tanning gel isn't great for the rest of your bod, too. Don't believe me? It's also a favorite of Nadine Haobsh and Jean Godfrey-June.

Lancome's Flash Bronzer Tinted Self-Tanning Leg Gel has a transparent deep bronze tint, a good dose of fine shimmer, and a helping of Vitamin E as an extra treat for your skin. It

New Collection: Clarins Summer Fever

Hmmm, are we sensing a trend yet? MAC Cool Heat, Lise Watier La Toscana, and Givenchy Summer Escapade have all featured turquoise-accented eyes and bronzed skin. And, we saw two celebs sporting the aqua eye on recent magazine covers. Have you bought into this trend yet? It won't be long before you can't avoid it!Anyhow, the Clarins Summer Fever collection features some really gorgeous lip and eye

Cherry Ice Cream Smile, I Suppose It's Very Nice

OK, first things first. The Non-Blonde recently used the same post title for a completely unrelated product. Duran Duran fans, unite. Click here to read her post.Now: Stila Cherry Crush Lip & Cheek Stain smells exactly like Marino's Cherry Italian Ice. It also makes you look like you've been eating one. This is enough to earn it a permanent spot in my summer makeup bag.The funny thing about

The Art of the Tan: How to Avoid Orange Palms and Correct Mistakes

Dozens of readers have asked these questions across my various self-tanner posts, and while I touched on these issues a couple of times before, I thought it was high time for a dedicated post.Caught Orange-HandedTo avoid orange palms, the easiest option is to wear surgical or "hair-dye" gloves during the application process. Lots of people have success with this method. However, I can't seem to

New Collection: Lise Watier La Toscana

I never paid much attention to the Montreal-based brand Lise Watier; I knew they were behind the fragrance Neiges, but that was the extent of my knowledge of the brand. One of their publicists reached out to me recently, and I'm glad she did, because they have some lovely products -- especially this Summer 2008 collection, La Toscana.The look is quite obviously inspired by the legendary Sophia

Weekly Steals and Deals

Before we get to this week's deals, I have one small request of you, my dear readers. I'm collecting some basic demographic information about Beauty Addict readers, as well as some feedback on how you found me, how often you're here, and what you like. This will help me learn more about you and, in turn, produce better content. It's just 6 multiple choice questions and will only take a minute of

Dear L'Occitane: Where Are the Scrubbies?

Color me shocked, girls. I certainly never thought I'd find myself knocking a L'Occitane product...the brand has been one of my favorites for years, and makes my number one all-time HG beauty product, the Amande Shower Oil. But here I am, writing a bad review of one of their products. Sigh. Here we go:L'Occitane Crushed Grape Polish is quite easily the second-worst body scrub I've ever used (

New Collection: MAC Naughty Nauticals

OK, so Naughty Nauticals isn't exactly new (it launched last month). I was going to let this one go by without a post, but now I've gotten my hands on some of the products, so I have a few initial thoughts to share with you. Read on:First off, I know I said I was over the navy nail trend, but if you can snag a bottle of Naughty Nautical polish, do it (it's sold out online). It's a dark royal blue

5 Cosmo-Inspired Beauty Products

Can you believe I still haven't seen the Sex and the City movie? Shameful, I know.If you haven't had a chance to see it yet, or if you just can't get enough of the SATC hype, bring home some of these beauty products inspired by Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda's favorite cocktail...the cosmo!Me! Bath Ice Cream in Cosmopolitan is like a LUSH bath bomb -- throw it in the tub and it fizzes

Newsletter: June 2008

Ah, June. Summer's finally here! But wait a minute, how did it go from 65 degrees to 90 in a matter of days? It's 95 degrees here in New York as I write this, and I'm feeling especially thankful for my air conditioner today.Anyhow. It feels like this is the month of housekeeping issues here at Beauty Addict. My comments service freaked out (it's fixed now, I think), and then my Blogarithm email

How Far Would You Go For Longer Lashes?

Last week Allergan announced their intent to file a New Drug Application with the FDA for bimatoprost as a treatment to stimulate lash growth. Bimatoprost is currently used topically, in the form of eye drops, to control glaucoma. It has the curious side effect of making lashes grow longer and thicker.If you follow beauty news, you may have heard of this drug before; last year, the FDA seized $2

Bright Light City Gonna Set My Soul, Gonna Set My Soul On Fire

In 1997, when I was 16, I went to London for the first time, armed with a camera, an umbrella and a page ripped from an issue of US InStyle. It mentioned an intriguing little shop by the name of LUSH, which I was itching to check out.I dragged my non-bath-addict girlfriends to the King's Road shop (two of them were overwhelmed by the smells and had to wait outside) and spent over an hour

New Collection: Givenchy Summer Escapade

Tanned skin, gold-and-azure eyes, and bright lips are on order this summer from Givenchy. All very pretty, but the most eye-catching member of this collection is surely the Glitter to Go Fresh 'n Shine Body Gel. What a bizarre little product! It's a shimmering gel that can be applied directly to the body or mixed with lotion. Oh, and it's scented. You get 10 single serve packets for $35.Also

The Chronicles of No-nia: Week 2

Last week I introduced you to the no!no!, the hair removal gadget that promises professional-grade results...over time. This is week 2 of an 8-week review and testing period.I used my no!no! 3 times this week, and I'm sorry to report that my patience is already wearing thin. I'm just an impatient person, always have been. But I'm going to stick it out for at least 8 weeks to give you the most

Marilyn Monroe's Blonde Betty

You know I rarely discuss, ahem, bikini line issues on this blog, but I saw these funny tidbits and just had to share. These come from the people at bettybeauty, you know, "color for the hair down there." I remembered the Sex & The City one, but the Marilyn and Mary Quant bits surprised me! Read on:While Marilyn Monroe was gaining notoriety in the ‘50s as an actress and sex symbol, her betty was

Beauty Addict Weekly Rewind, 6/2 - 6/8

Find out which mascara is built like "a Fisher Price toy for clumsy preschoolers trying to hone their fine motor skills."A Pureology hair masque has something funny in common with my favorite flavor of Vitamin Water. In Week 1 of the Chronicles of No-Nia, I share my initial experiences with the no!no! hair removal device.Beauty of Bathing, the new luxury bath brand from Thymes, is pricey, but

Collection Review: Bobbi Brown Bronzed Pink

Recently I shared the details of Bobbi Brown's summer collection, Bronzed Pink. I've since had a chance to try out those gorgeous metallic shadows and the tinted lip balms, so read on for my thoughts.The Metallic Eye Shadows in Bronzed Pink and Penny share the same soft, almost creamy texture as their forefathers, the Metallic shadow palettes from last fall. Yes, they're powder shadows, but I

Weekend Reads

The Beauty of Life interviews Marina of the fab blog Makeup Loves Me. Beauty Addict gets namechecked. Booyah!Spoiled Pretty shows off NARS Babe lip gloss, one of my favorite sheer brights.BellaSugar shares a bizarre home remedy with a bonus side effect.Makeup Bag has a reprint of the WWD article about beauty bloggers gaining credibility in the industry. YES! Totally bums me out that I missed the

Aveeno Tanner Promises Radiance, Delivers Radioactive Fallout

When I mentioned a terribly disappointing self-tanner from a drugstore brand with a reputation for being gentle and natural, reader Molly guessed it correctly - Aveeno.Aveeno Continuous Radiance Moisturizing Lotion seems like such a cool idea; it has two chambers, one filled with moisturizer and one with tanner, and you turn a dial to select the tanner-to-moisturizer ratio that's right for you (

A Quick Update

Week from HELL, my lovelies! I thought things had calmed down a few days ago...looks like I was wrong. Besides having freakishly dark undereye circles, I had two endure two days of all-day meetings sporting one of the most hideous orange tans EVER. So which product put me in this state? I'll reveal it tomorrow. Hint: it's from a usually-reliable drugstore brand that has a reputation for being

New Brand: Beauty of Bathing

Beauty of Bathing is a new luxury bath line from Thymes (they of the lovely Red Cherie goodies and Gardener Set that everyone has been abuzz over). The premier collection, Coco Monoi, was inspired by Polynesian bathing rituals, in particular the process of steeping a certain flower in oil to release its scent. Are you guessing gardenia yet?I was invited to try out this new line at the Bryant Park

The Chronicles of No-nia: Week 1

I've been hinting at it for a while, and now it's finally time to get started on this review! I'm testing out that mysterious little hair removal gadget, the no!no!.no!no! isn't a razor, and it isn't an epilator, either. It uses a thermodynamic wire (the "hot blade") to transmit a pulse of heat to your hair, destroying it. With a few weeks of use you'll start to see a reduction in hair density..

What Do Pureology and Vitamin Water Have in Common?

One of my favorite dry-hair treatments of late is Pureology Nanoworks Luxury Hair Masque. If you're not familiar with the brand, Pureology is a super-luxe line for color-treated hair...I LOVED the super-mild, "Zero Sulfate" Nanoworks shampoo, so I had high hopes for the masque.The thick, creamy masque goes on after you shampoo and spends 5 minutes rejunvenating and moisturizing your hair. My hair

Lash Blast or Lash Bust?

One of the mascaras I get asked about the most is Cover Girl Lash Blast. Seems like everyone was taken with the eye-catching bright orange packaging and that fat wand with the rubber bristles, nevermind the incredible amuont of hype surrounding the product. Me? Hadn't tried it. But judging by the growing buzz and increasing number of inquiries, I decided it was high time to give it a whirl.I

Beauty Addict Weekly Rewind, 5/26 - 6/1

UPDATE: I've reactivated the comments section after some technical problems...hope everything works ok! If not, shoot me an email and I'll look into it tonight. Philosophy's Surfer Girl Set has me breaking out the Beach Boys tunes and coating my hair with lemon juice.Find out how self tanners work...and why they smell.You might think the PedEgg is a little gross, but it's hands-down the best

Weekend Reads

Got too much sun this weekend? 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic shows you the best ways to treat a sunburn.All Lacquered Up is giving away 30 sets of nail lacquers from Estee Lauder's Pearls of Light Collection!Canadian Beauty takes a shine to Pantene Ice Shine Hairspray.Makeup and Beauty Blog shares a cosmopolitan-inspired hot pink lip.BellaSugar interviews Amy Keller, Beauty Director at Allure.The

What's Your Favorite May Cover Look?

We saw 5 covers this month, ranging from the earthy, natural Ellen Page to the utterly ridiculous Jessica Simpson...plus several versions of Madonna (you picked Vanity Fair as your favorite Madge cover, so it's the only one included here). Which one's your favorite?Click the image to enlarge if you need a better look, or check out the original posts: Ellen, Madonna, Hilary, Julianne, Jessica.more

New Collection: MAC Tendertones

MAC Tendertones are back this summer with 4 returning shades and 6 newbies. SPF 12, strawberry-kiwi flavored, 10 choices, could you ask for anything more? I'll be adding at least one of these to my burgeoning collection of SPF lippies.Tendertones are available right now on-counter and on the MAC website.Tread Gently Soft lime green with yellow pearl E-Z Baby Sheer milky pink Honey Bare Rosy blue

Site Update: Subscribing via Email

Ayo technology!Looks like my old email subscription service, Blogarithm, has been sold to RSSFWD. And the daily update emails from RSSFWD? Well, they suck. At least I think they do. They're poorly laid-out, don't show all the information, don't arrive regularly every day, and are just generally confusing.So, I'm sorry to all of you who were using Blogarithm to track Beauty Addict updates and are

Clinique Self-Sun Touch of Bronze Moisturizing Body Lotion

New Touch of Bronze is Clinique's entry in the gradual self tanner market, and it earns major points with me for a very moisturizing formula, good color, and low DHA reek (this is mostly due to the fact that Touch of Bronze has very little added fragrance - see this week's earlier post about self tanners for more info).Out of the tube, Touch of Bronze is quite thick, rather similar to its sister

Alba Botanica Shampoo & Conditioner

Occasionally a product I've never heard of, from a brand I know nothing about, shows up on my doorstep for me to test. I love when this happens - because I don't have any preconceived notions of price, quality, or hype. Blank slate!One recent entry in this category was a shampoo and conditioner set from Alba Botanica's Hawaiian Hair Care line. I had never heard of Alba, but lo and behold, it's

New Collection: Chanel Fall 2008

Start saving your pennies, friends. CHANEL has just announced its Fall 2008 makeup collection and it is stunning. (Click the image to enlarge.) There's just something about a collection filled with gold things that gives me butterflies. I know I'm just adding to the hype that will inevitably surround this (especially the nail polish), but I really can't help it. I want that highlighter, the gold

New Collection: Bobbi Brown Bronzed Pink

Bobbi Brown's summer collection, Bronzed Pink, is subtle, casual and warm...exactly how you'd want to look after a vacation, non?The collection includes two new Metallic Eye Shadows, in Bronzed Pink and Penny. I first tried the Metallics last fall when Bobbi launched them in palette form - they are truly excellent. The shadows have a creamy texture even though they're powder shadows, and the

Get Bikini Perfect with Bliss & Philips

Bikini season is upon us, girls! (Not that you shouldn't be tending to your bikini line in the off-season too, though.)Razors leaving you stubbly and nicked? Tired of painful waxing (and keeping the appointments)? You might want to look into this new bikini tool from Bliss & Philips.The Bikini Perfect Deluxe Spa Edition is a cordless, rechargeable, wet/dry little gadget that does everything from

Allure May 2008: Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff graces the cover of this month's (well, soon to be last month's) Allure.As I was choosing covers for the favorite May cover vote, I debated even including this one. Why? I find it so incredibly boring that I couldn't think of anything interesting to say about it. Hilary looks pretty, as usual, but everything about the look is just so very unremarkable.My blogger pal Spoiled Pretty

New Collection: MAC Cool Heat

Ooh! I am totally stoked for the new Cool Heat collection from MAC. The lipsticks are nice, but get a load of those shadows! That violet color would be gorgeous as a thin line on the lower lids. And the aquas! If you voted "yay" for the teal shadow comeback in last week's post, then these should be right up your alley.I liked Solar Field and Neo Sci-Fi, but for me, Cool Heat is the clear winner

Weekly Steals & Deals

Bath & Body Works: Spend $65 and get free shipping with code SENDFREE65. Valid through 5/29.Bath & Body Works: Get a FREE C.O. Bigelow product of your choice, up to a $16 value, with any $15 purchase. I recommend the Mentha Lip Shines or the Bay Rum shower gel. Just add the Bigelow product to your cart and enter code BIGELOW at checkout. If your order totals $65 or more, you'll get the free

Clean & Clear SOFT Makes "Fetch" Happen

Back in my school years, Clean & Clear was the brand of choice for the popular girls who were far too cool to suffer from the same teenage acne as everybody else."ACNE?!" they'd gasp. "I do NOT have acne. I just have a blemish." Or "clogged pores." Things like Stridex were left to the boys, and the unpopular girls.Someone like Gretchen Weiners would have used Clean & Clear. So fetch!And honestly,

New Collection: MAC Solar Field

MAC Solar Field is all about golden skin and deep, sparkly eyes. The Solar Bits are a completely new product; they're clusters of shimmery pigment that can be swirled on a brush (a la Guerlain Meteorites) or crushed into a highly pigmented powder. I haven't gotten my hands on one yet, but Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog has...while she admits that they're "flat-out messy," she reports that

PedEgg Over Easy

I'm usually the first one in my circle of friends & family to test out a new beauty product, so imagine my surprise when I heard that my DAD had been using a certain pedicure tool that I had yet to get my hands on!If you're a night owl or have any insomnia issues, you've heard of the PedEgg. The infomercials are nearly unavoidable! I was fascinated by this little tool and finally got one of my

New Collection: MAC Neo Sci-Fi

OK, here we go! By reader request, I'll be posting information on new collections and color stories going forward. A whopping 80% of you voted to keep this feature around, so enjoy. The other 20%...well, just scroll down and skip it, I'll make sure there's plenty of new content for you!To get started, we have quite a bit of catching up to do with new MAC collections. The first is Neo Sci-Fi, a

The Art of the Tan: How Self-Tanners Work...And Why They Smell

Every now and then I get a question about what makes a tanner tick, so I thought I'd take a minute to explain the process, and clear up a few misconceptions as well.What Makes It WorkRegardless of what claims a self-tanner makes about unique formulations, all tanners use the same active ingredient: dihydroxyacetone (DHA). DHA is a colorless sugar that's often derived from sugar beets or sugar

Poll: New Collections

Something I've been debating these days is whether to publish information about new collections/color stories here at Beauty Addict. I've done it in the past - go here and here for examples - but I've decided not to go forward unless you want it.Why? Well, I'm somewhat torn on the subject. It seems that many of you are interested in getting the news, but then there are some who feel it's "

Little Surfer, Little One, Made My Heart Come All Undone

I have watched you on the shoreStanding by the ocean's roarDo you love me, Do you surfer girlThe products in Philosophy's Surfer Girl Set are best used while sporting blonde highlights and listening to the Beach Boys.The retro packaging, adorned with surfboards and hibiscus flowers, houses a trio of products scented with sweet kiwi papaya and sprinkled with golden shimmer. The scent reminds me of

Beauty Addict Weekly Rewind, 5/19 - 5/25

Check out the results of the big maid-of-honor hairstyle vote!Looking for that perfect summer scent? Read up on my top five picks.The MAC Heatherette collection delivers a surprise sleeper hit.Ellen Page looks natural and normal on the cover of Teen Vogue, but what's up with that top?Salma Hayek has reason to be furious with her makeup artist on the red carpet in Cannes.Check out my review of two

Marcia Cross Gets "The Suri"

Please, please let this be a wig.Note to Ken Paves, who is responsible for this look: If this is indeed not a wig, I hope that the hairstylists of the world vote to strip you of your shears, dye, and stylist's chair, for this crime against beautiful hair. That is all.UPDATE: Several eagle-eyed readers pointed out that Marcia's natural color was peeking out behind her ear, and now we have

Weekend Reads

How did I miss this? It's a couple of weeks old, but you MUST check out Karen's transformation to a cat over at Makeup and Beauty Blog. Bellasugar does some sleuthing and uncovers a disappointing truth about a promising foundation.' What's a Whore Drawer? Find out at Beauty Blogging Junkie. The Beauty Brains show you how to cook up your own Vitamin C skincare. Blogdorf Goodman wants to know:

Fekkai Wash & Wear Is Back!

Frederic Fekkai Wash & Wear has returned! Part of Fekkai's Summer Hair line, this instant shampoo spray disappears from shelves after Labor Day every year, and I'm always worried that it won't come back.Spray it on dirty hair - especially the roots - let it dry, and then brush through. Wash & Wear ($22) restores quite a bit of freshness and volume on the days you just don't have time to shampoo.

Newsletter: May 2008

Happy Memorial Day weekend to all my US readers! It's the first unofficial beach weekend of the season, but the temp's barely going to crack 70 today. What's up with that? But really, all I care about is the 3-day weekend. I need a break!Spring was a whirlwind of work busy-ness, an amazing vacation to Key West and the Caymans, my friend T's wedding, and then...the stomach virus followed by a

Get Ready For Summer!

I can't believe it's Memorial Day weekend already! And you know what that means...the official start of beach season. My friend B and I will be spending our weekends lounging in the Hamptons, natch. And here's what I'll be taking along:Neutrogena Fresh Cooling Body Mist Sunblock: this has got to be one of the BEST innovations in suncare. It feels amazing going on, smells fresh and clean, easily

New Bobbi Brown: Who Said Almost Doesn't Count?

Whether you love it or hate it, you have to admit that Bobbi Brown does minimalist fragrance very well; no bizarre notes of crystallized frozen lychee, or exotic gilded mandarin leaf, or cupcake accord, for that matter. Beach, Bath and Baby were simple, clean, and pretty much self-explanatory.Almost Bare ($60) is Bobbi's latest, and it fits in quite nicely with its sister scents. It's a delicate,

Little Shop of Hair Horrors

Let's talk about my hair for a minute. This is just a story, a mystery, really - no product review or beauty lesson learned.Lately I've been thinking of giving my hair a name, something like Hamburglar or Audrey II, the plant from Little Shop of Horrors.Why? Well, my hair...it eats things. It's hungry, hungry hair. At this point I totally think my hair could win the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating

The Beauty Addict Interview: Daria Werbowy

A couple of months ago I had the chance to sit down with Daria Werbowy to talk about her upcoming collection for Lancome. Our small group - Carolyn from The Daily Obsession, Susan from My Beautyberry, and myself - had a great time chatting Daria up on the new colors, the charity connection, and what it's like to play around in the Lancome lab.First off, Daria is incredibly down to earth,

Harper's Bazaar May 2008: Julianne Moore

Gorgeous, just gorgeous. I'm loving both these covers - the subscriber cover on the left and the newsstand cover on the right. They're Peter Lindbergh, so I'd be surprised if they were anything short of amazing. Click the image to enlarge - you'll be able to see better detail on the subscriber cover.There's something about the one on the right though...Julianne reminds me of Julia Roberts in

Marc Jacobs Makes A Splash at the Neiman Outlet

You know how I feel about Marc Jacobs Cucumber splash, right? You know, the one that entrances everyone from cops to bosses to boyfriends?Well, I thought I'd let my NY/NJ readers know that a batch of it has appeared at the Neiman Marcus Last Call outlet in Elizabeth, NJ (Jersey Gardens). That place is like after-work therapy for me on the days when I'm working in NJ!Alongside the Cucumber I