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The Weekend Beauty Read

Elke . Network Founder — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:43:09 +0000

The Makeup Divas reviews a unique facial product and a truly blissful body treat from The Body Deli.

A Touch of Blusher takes you through highlights from the last 12 months.

Beauty Anonymous is interested in checking out the MAC Hello Kitty Collection.

Beautiful Makeup Search is giving away over $400 in beauty products in her BeautyFix Giveaway. Have you entered yet?

Aging Beautiful has a review of the must-have neck cream from Dr.Perricone, called PerriconeMD Firming Neck Therapy.

Beauty Junkie in SF is loving Bioelements Equalizer used on the set of her favorites TV shows. It makes her feel fresh and glamorous at the same time.

Lilan from The Daily Cookie loves Bobbi Brown’s new Copper Diamond Collection and recreates the look with Bobbi’s Velvet Plum Eye Palette.

Raging Rouge is loving Cremesheen lipstick by MAC.

Girl Gloss found a new favorite lip gloss in the Cargo Blu_ray High Definition Lip Gloss Quad.

Beauty411 takes a look at MAC’s Passions of Red Holiday Collection!

Elke shares her reviews of Beautyfix.com latest product offerings.

The Beauty Blog Network welcomes it’s newest member!

Felicia, from ThisThatBeauty, and Sephora help you spend $25 or less on holiday gift giving!”

Toya of The Life of A Ladybug invites you to join the Old Favorites Challenge!

All Lacquered Up discovers Barielle’s newest nail polish collection, Fall Affair, including a gorgeous GREEN shimmer.

The girls over at Beauty in Real Life have 5 copies of celebrity makeup artist, Carmindy’s latest book to giveaway. Click here to get all the info!

Glossypink reveals an eyeliner that’s especially pretty for brown eyes!

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POST OF THE DAY: 5 More Makeup and Beauty Tips from Paris Hilton

Elke . Network Founder — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:25:33 +0000

Every successful celebutante has a few secret beauty tips up her sleeve, and Paris Hilton’s no exception. She was in SF today at the Macy’s in Union Square to promote Fairy Dust, her latest fragrance, and dished about her new perfume, her TV show and, of course, makeup.

New Lipgloss Love: Laura Mercier Liquid Crystal Lipgloss in Citrine

When it comes to makeup, Paris loves lipgloss. This time last year she was all about Chanel Glossimer in Astral. Before that, it was MAC Lipglass in Prrr, but lately she’s been lovin’ on Laura Mercier Liquid Crystal Lipgloss in Citrine, a bright golden coral.

Homegirl actually busted out a tube from her silver Fendi purse while we talked.

“It’s funky,” she said, turning the tube in the light to show me how the colors changed, and then applied a layer with the doe foot applicator. “It’s like all different colors … green and gold and orange.”

Sounds pretty, right? So I went straight to the Laura Mercier counter after the interview only to find out that the Liquid Crystal glosses had been retired six months ago. SHOOT!

But I did some digging and found a slightly softer alternative to Citrine, Bellini Lip Glace ($22), a shimmery coral-gold.

5 of Paris Hilton’s Favorite Makeup and Beauty Products

1. MAC Studio Fix
She can’t live without it!

2. Cle de Peau Concealer

3. CoverGirl LashBlast
Okay, that settles it. Paris and I don’t have the same taste in mascara. Last year she mentioned Maybelline Great Lash (I never understood the hype), and this year it’s CoverGirl’s LashBlast. Seriously?

I almost gave her my tube of Chanel Exceptionnel mascara … but who gives away Chanel??

4. Wet ‘n’ Wild Nail Polish
LOL, I wonder if she tries on polish while she’s standing in front of the display in the store. I know you do this too, ladies. Don’t lie!

5. Kate Somerville products
Paris highly recommends Kate’s cleanser, eye cream and toner.

Some of Her Favorite Makeup Looks

She’s photographed wearing a lot of smokey eyes and nude lips, but today she wore a shimmery silver and green-gray eye, pink cheeks and coral lips, which nicely complimented her seafoam green and silver Alexander Wang dress, L.A.M.B cardigan and white Dior sunglasses.

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[From 5 More Makeup and Beauty Tips from Paris Hilton]

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Newest Member: This That Beauty

Elke . Network Founder — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:11:30 +0000

Written by Felicia Walker Benson, ThisThatBeauty is our newest member! I’ll let her introduce herself: elke

ThisThatBeauty is an online magazine dedicated to my passion for all things beauty related, as noted by ON MAKEUP magazine 2008.

As the title “ThisThatBeauty” suggests, we chat about a little this, a little that, and it all revolves around my obsession of all things beauty. So buckle up and enjoy. Its going to be a beautiful ride.

On a daily basis ThisThatBeauty features beauty news and reviews, makeup tips, tricks, and techniques, beauty trends, time and money-saving tips, face of the day demos, tutorials, and MUCH MUCH MORE!

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Lipstick Powder N Paint Readers’ Choice Beauty Awards

Elke . Network Founder — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:23:56 +0000

We are thrilled to announce the first annual Lipstick Powder N Paint Readers’ Choice Beauty Awards. We welcome you – our beauty-savvy readers – to crown the best product in each category.

We want to know what you like and what you use! Choose your favourite product from each of our 32 categories. Voting is from now until December 31st. Winners will be announced in the middle of January.

And when you participate, you will be entered into a draw to win a $200 gift certificate to Sephora!

Vote now! http://lipstickpowdernpaint.com/2008beautyawards/

[From Lipstick Powder N Paint Readers’ Choice Beauty Awards]

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Sweet Treat: Jaqua Raspberry Buttercream Giveaway

Elke . Network Founder — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:22:37 +0000

Okay, I’ll just say it. yum! elke

When the temperature starts to dip, I start craving sweets. Once in a blue moon, I’ll indulge my sweet tooth with Dark Chocolate M&Ms - but my diet only allows for the occasional dalliance. Fortuitously, my beauty arsenal is stocked with products from Jaqua, which all smell so decadently delish, that I’m tempted to taste. Oh, who am I kidding? I have tasted - and unfort, the flavor doesn’t quite correspond with the scrumptious scent. Anyway, moving on…

I am a huge fan of dessert-smelling bath and body products, and I can say - without hesitation - that Jaqua’s Buttercream Frosting offerings take the cake. Literally. I want to lick myself every time I use the Buttercream products (there I go again). Jaqua’s Raspberry Buttercream Frosting Collection, a yummy marriage of juicy raspberry and sweet cream, is the newest addition to the menu. The fragrance is so mouth-watering that I couldn’t bear salivating solo.

So Spoiled Pretty has partnered with Jaqua for a giveaway! One grand prize winner will receive:

* Raspberry Buttercream Frosting Shower Crème: A rich and creamy shower wash filled with good-for-your skin ingredients such as fruit and aloe extracts, macadamia and evening primrose oils, and vitamins B5, A and E.

* Raspberry Buttercream Frosting Sinfully Rich Body Butter: This indulgent, nourishing formula blends serious skincare with a rich raspberry fragrance. Formulated with cocoa butter and natural extracts, the whipped body butter lavishes skin.

* Raspberry Buttercream Frosting Hand Crème: This luxurious hand crème is packed with the ripe, rich essence of raspberry. Treat your hands to the nourishing indulgence of meadowfoam seed oil, fruit extracts and vitamins A and E - luscious hydrators designed to keep hands soft and pampered all day long.

* Raspberry Buttercream Frosting Lip Whip: Satisfy your sweet tooth without a single calorie. This delicious, nourishing lip gloss is formulated with vitamins A, E, and C to keep lips soft and kissable.

Two runners-up will win the Raspberry Buttercream Hand Crème and Lip Whip.

To enter, send an email to spoiledprettycontests@gmail.com. Be sure to include your full name, mailing address and color preferences. The subject line should read “Jaqua Raspberry Buttercream Giveaway.” The contest ends at midnight (EST) on Tuesday, November 18th. Three winners will be chosen at random from among the entrants. On Wednesday, November 19th, I’ll announce the winners names’. Please, only one entry per person; duplicate entries will not increase your chances of winning. Contest is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.

Good luck! [From Sweet Treat: Jaqua Raspberry Buttercream Giveaway]

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POST OF THE DAY: Stock Up At CVS

Elke . Network Founder — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:22:29 +0000

I live in Washington state. And while we have access to all sorts of amazing beauty stores, we don’t have CVS Pharmacies out here. When I was on vacation in Maine, we made several visits to CVS, thanks to the fact that I acquired a cold on the airplane. Not only did I stock up on Nyquil and Zicam for my cold, I also picked up a few beauty essentials. I also oooh’ed and aaaah’ed over all the bath and beauty products they sell.

Here are a couple of products that caught my eye at CVS. If you’re like me and live in a CVS-deficient area, fear not. All these products are available online (thank god for the interwebs!).
Soy Lotion Candle Passion Flower
When it’s time to unwind, lighting the Essence of Beauty 100% Soy Lotion Candle Passion Flower ($9.99) is the best cure around. Not only will the delicious smells waif through the house providing immediate relaxation and serenity, but once the melted lotion forms it can be massaged into skin for a mini at-home massage. Hot wax sounds pretty great!

Radiant C Beauty Drops
If it’s a lift for the face that you are searching for, try Lumene’s Radiant C Beauty Drops ($21.99). Designed to revive dull and lifeless looking skin, this 28 day treatment is just what your skin needs at the end of a long day to help it fill more radiant and firmer.

I also recently heard that CVS is taking their sale of beauty products to the next level. Check this out:

CVS/pharmacy announces the launch of Beauty 360™, an innovative store concept designed to change the way women shop for prestige beauty. The unique concept offers an upscale shopping destination for the multi-faceted, time-starved woman. Beauty 360 uses an experiential model of selling that is heavily focused on service and is conveniently located right in our customer’s neighborhood.

Beauty 360 will feature a wide range of prestige and niche beauty brands from the skincare, cosmetics, men’s grooming and fragrance categories. Differentiating the stores from other beauty retailers, Beauty 360 will be staffed with trained and licensed professionals offering a unique suite of brand-specific signature services including mini-manicures, express facials, hand massages and make-up application. Beauty 360 Beauty Consultants receive extensive training across all categories and brands, ensuring customers a superior shopping experience.

“Beauty 360 is the natural evolution of CVS/pharmacy’s leadership within the beauty category,” said Mike Bloom, senior vice president of merchandising at CVS/pharmacy. “This new concept will redefine the beauty shopping experience by providing customers with access to prestige and niche beauty brands as well as an unparalleled level of service.”

The inaugural Beauty 360 location opens today at 1350 Connecticut Avenue NW (Dupont Circle) in Washington D.C. The next Beauty 360 location will open in early December at 25272 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo, CA. Both locations will be adjacent to CVS/pharmacy stores and can be accessed via a breezeway as well as a separate store front entrance. More locations are being explored across the country for 2009 in markets where beauty performs exceedingly well.

“At CVS/pharmacy, we pride ourselves on listening to our customers and giving them what they want. Beauty 360 is the result of this customer insight combined with our extensive beauty experience,” continued Bloom. “We look forward to hearing from our customers as we embark on rolling out additional Beauty 360 pilot stores in 2009.”

Beauty 360 Brands

The portfolio of brands launching in the first two Beauty 360 locations include:

Dr. Brandt Skincare

Laura Geller

Paula Dorf

Freeze 24.7

Borba

ModelCo

Canyon Ranch

Fusion Beauty

Blinc

Bloom

Clarins Fragrance

Caron Paris

Clean

Coty Fragrance

Elizabeth Arden Fragrance

It Cosmetics

Juicy Couture Fragrance

Japonesque

Lavera

Me Bath

Tini Beauty

Mineral Essence
Payot

Perlier

P&G Fragrance

Sampar

Stendhal

StriVectin

Supersmile

Talika

Zirh

Pop Beauty

Ahava

“We at Laura Geller Cosmetics are so thrilled to be part of this revolutionary concept at Beauty 360. This model will bring prestige beauty to customers in a new format, with a level of convenience that hasn’t existed until now,” said Laura Geller. “Shoppers will be delighted with the upscale environment and the luxury of being able to test and play with products throughout the store.”

Beauty 360 is designed to allow for maximum interaction with product and expert staff. “Innovation Stations” throughout the space highlight product technology while “Play Stations” allow for extensive product testing. Beauty Consultants are dedicated to helping customers find the right products to suit their needs and treating them to an array of signature services.

Beauty 360 Rewards

Beauty 360 customers will also reap the benefits of the CVS/pharmacy ExtraCare program, the largest retail loyalty program in the world, with more than 50 million cardholders. ExtraCare members earn 2% back on all purchases in the form of ‘Extra Bucks,” which can be used at either CVS/pharmacy or Beauty 360. Additionally, Beauty 360 customers will earn “Beautiful You” rewards which can be redeemed for free signature services at Beauty 360 locations. Customers can also take advantage of the ‘Best of Beauty, Guaranteed,’ which offers 100% money back on all returns, ensuring a risk-free shopping experience.

About CVS/pharmacy

CVS/pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), is America’s leading retail pharmacy with more than 6,800 retail locations. CVS/pharmacy is committed to improving the lives of those we serve by making innovative and high-quality health and pharmacy services safe, affordable and easy to access, both in its stores and online at CVS.com. General information about CVS/pharmacy and CVS Caremark is available at www.cvscaremark.com.

[From Stock Up At CVS]

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Weekly Beauty Read 11/9/08

Elke . Network Founder — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:57:42 +0000

From The Beauty Blog Network

Beauty Anonymous brings you Chanel limited-edition Levres Douceur lip palette.

A Touch of Blusher looks at YSL’s spring 2009 collection.

Beauty Banter reveals 7 tips to cut costs (but not your beauty) during these crazy economic times!

Beauty Junkie in SF gets back into the natural skincare trend with a review of some of Boscia’s great products. Preservatives are for sissies!

Beauty and Fashion Tech loves her new DHC Eye Shadow Palette and Eye Shadow Brush

Teri from Beautiful Makeup Search is hooked on PerriconeMD Firming Neck Cream - come find out why.

Aging Beautiful has the complete line up from Sensual Sensations - the new line from Dr. 90210 Robert Rey.

Elke is giving a $100 Gift Certificate to a lucky brow fan from her Model Brow Collection.

Michelle from All Lacquered Up takes you on a visit to the Lancome Boutique in New York City and shares her favorite items from their holiday collection.

If you’re always losing your lipgloss, Makeup Moxie has the solution: The DKNY Be Delicious Key Chain

ThisThatBeauty shows off celebrity brows by Damone Roberts, brow guru to the likes of Madonna and Beyonce.

Christina Loves… the newest Anti-Aging Treatment Cream from MLab.

Glossypink gives you the tips to get Angelina Jolie’s beautiful Bazaar cover look!

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic tried out the new Pure Skin Care Line at CVS, which was both good and bad…

makeup loves me is giving away a set of the latest diet craze, sensa! get your skinny on!

Face Candy gives you some ideas for bargain shopping without sacrificing fashion.

Enter for a chance to win a Karmin Titanium Hair Iron over at The Makeup Divas.

Beauty411 shines the spotlight on the sophisticated Laura Mercier Black Tie Holiday Collection!

The girls over at Beauty in Real Life are having another giveaway this week with YES Skincare. Click here for more info.

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