A Better Way To Drink ...

As a big fan of VeeV , I could not help but love this sustainable water bottle (Gifts that were created to gift to VeeV's brand evangelists, friends and contacts during the holidays. They were such a hit, they started making them in mass amounts as giveaways) which is the perfect shade : GREEN.
Kudos to the folks at VeeV for finding a better way to drink ( this time around it's water) !

FALL 09 Preview

Red Light PR Fall 2009 Preview - Hudson Hotel , New York , NY

I was able to stop by and check it out , and here are some quick candids of what's to come for from my favorite lines from the Preview.

"Mighty Fine" - T-Shirt lovers everywhere rejoice !!!!

This Hello Kitty LOVE T-Shirt was my favorite out of the shirts displayed.

Awwww ... you have to love this kid's tee , also by Mighty Fine.

"Trash and Luxury" - If you're a fan of White Trash Charms..

This T-Shirt line is for you !

I loved the Harper's Bazaar inspired T-Shirt. Had to take a picture of it .

"Skinny Jewelry" - The rings and pendants are just so cute !!!!

The best part is that the pieces are affordable !!! The rings are under $100 !!!

A close - up view of some of my favorite pieces from the line.

" Dalia" - Dresses were fab !!!!

I really really really like this purple dress.

I loved the retro-feel of this peach / black dress as well.

French Women Don't Sleep Alone ..... Neither Should We !!!

I absolutely love the new book - "French Women Don't Sleep Alone : Pleasurable Secrets to Finding Love" - By Jamie Cat Callan .

It's basically a guide to finding ( or maintaining the love you already have for the committed ladies) love - BUT from the ideologies of the French. Having a French grand-mère , Jamie learned these rules first-hand - and lucky for us , she is willing to share the wealth.

Some of my favorite ideas from the book

1 - Wear sexy lingerie under your clothing - FOR YOURSELF !!! - It will give you an extra boost of confidence.
2- French Women don't date - they mostly attend dinner parties , where they meet men , and engage in conversation ( over wine of course!) , most of all they flirt ...

I met Jamie Cat Callan herself , at the book party for "French Women Don't Sleep Alone : Pleasurable Secrets to Finding Love" , and I must say she is as bubbly and engaging as the book makes her seem.

I look forward to the next book already , but for now I will be working on the art of seduction "French Style" !!!

Pureology Essential Repair System

Last week I was given the pleasure to attend the Pureology Essential Repair Launch Event -

I must say that this is a group of hair products worth the money ( I know.. in these recession laden times, our hair is worth the splurge !) . Products (prices ranging from $22 - $50) in this line include : Shampoo, Conditioner, Split-End Corrective Treatment (such a smart product!), ColourMax, InstantRepair Leave-In Conditioner, and Restorative Hair Masque .

What I LOVE about these products is that its Organic ( ingredients include SoyMilk, Biotin, Olive Oil and Chamomile) , and they're so rich - all you really need is a quarter-sized amount.

Given the heft price-tag , the richness of the product is sure to last you a great deal of time (depending on how often you wash / length of your hair) .

All in all, I am won over with this new product re-launching , and I recommend it - because it can be used by women with all types of hair . I love products that embrace us all !!

A group shot of the fabulous Essential Repair product line.

The presentation ..

Sean Harrington, Senior Director of U.S. Marketing for Pureology with Wendy Belanger, PureOlogy PureArtist - discussing the Essential Repair System.

Wendy giving us the rundown on the ColourMax .

For more information , please check out www.pureology.com

Happy St. Patricks Day !!!!!!

Just in time for St.Patrick's Day , I have decided to make a note of my current beauty favs of the moment that happen to be ..... GREEN ...

Happy St. Patrick's Day !!!!!





JLife Dead Calm Shampoo and Conditioner Deal - Now through April 2009

LaLicious Sugar Souffle Moisturizing Body Scrub ($34) and Whipped Body Soap ($18) in Passion Fruit Lime.

Per-fékt Beauty Eye Perfection Gel ($45)

Beauty on a Budget

I put together my top picks for giving yourself the Salon Treatment at home from head - toe and it all totals under $205.00 !!!!!!!!!!!

Mission - Soft Supple Skin

Dilema - Spa Body Exfoliating Treatment $ 95

Solution - Red Wine Body Scrub (VB Cosmetics /$44)

This amazing body scrub is less than half the price of a Spa visit ( I was being nice by listing that particular price - treatments sometimes start at $200). You can exfoliate in the comfort of your own home , and the best part is that you wont have to wait till you can afford the hefty bill to treat yourself again!!! I love that includes red wine extract, green tea, cranberry, grape seed oil and vitamin E - what more can you ask for!!

Mission - Flawless Complexion

Dilema - Make-Up Application $500

Solution - Per-Fekt Skin Perfection Gel To Go ( Per-Fekt Beauty/ $17.50)

This is the perfect answer to primer, foundation , even bronzer ( if you get the darker shades that have a hint of shimmer to them) . Until you can afford ( or if you just want to save) the airbrush make-up application - this Skin perfection Gel is the answer.. In this bite-size 0.25 oz , you will have no problems traveling !!!

Mission - Perfectly Arched Brows

Dilema - High-end Salon Brow Appointment $80

Solution - The Toolbox : Brow Know-How Eyebrow Kit (Tarte Cosmetics / $18!!)

This amazing set that's now HALF price at a wopping $18 bucks, includes all the essentials to perfecting the most glamorous Brows possible at-home - brow gel, brow pencil, tweezer, brow brush, brow powder, brow wax, and 3 brow stencils, plus a mini mirror (to check out your sassy brows of course!). Its available in three Universal shades - light, medium and dark.

Tips on achieving fab brows straight from the experts :

1. Prep the work zone - tweeze stray hairs.
2. Lay down the foundation - using the smooth brow wax.
3. Fill in the cracks - with either the brow powder or brow pencil.
4. Seal the deal - apply a glossy topcoat of brow gel.

Mission - Darker Hair

Dilema - Single Process Color $100

Solution : Ken Paves Healthy Hair Drops ($40)

These drops (which come in black, brown both shown , honey, platinum, beige, red) can change the hue of your hair color or for some - even add a hint of highlights. Great to maintain color between salon visits, and also aid in moisture retention and add gloss and sheen.

Mission - Longer Luxe Locks

Dilema - Professional Extension Application $800 and up

Solution - HairDo 23" Wavy Clip In Extensions (Ken Paves /$84.95)

Within a "clip-in" your hair is transformed from short - mid length to long and wavy . The best part is that at the end of the night you can remove the extensions.
HairDo comes in a variety of lenghts and styles , check out www.HairUWear.com

I don't usually like to match ......

Petit Fleurs ( Prepster Collection)
Stary Night (Carnivale)
Olympia ( Prepster Collection)
Blue Nude ( Carnivale)


But I couldn't help it !!!!!!!

I love love love these eyeliners by Tarte Cosmetics ! The brush at the opposite end really helps when you want to blend/ smudge colors... I paired each of my fav liners with an accompanying Collection of Nail Lacquers by ORLY for the perfect match made for Spring !!!

ORLY Spring 2009 Collection - Carnivale
(From Left - Bongo Beat, Rio Nights, Chica Boom, Festival Lights, Confetti and Samba)

I love this collection ... Rio Nights and Chica Boom are my current favs...




ORLY Spring II 2009 Collection - Prepster (Available April 2009)

(From left - Prim & Proper, Cashmere Cardigan, Polo Princess, OMG, Tennis Anyone and Country Club Khaki)

You have to love a nail color named OMG - its just the perfect response its such a pretty shade, and Tennis Anyone is such a darling nude shade.

Spring Awakening !!!!

I just love the TWIST Spring 2009 collection by ZOYA .

The colors look as if they were inspired by this Roberto Cavalli dress from the SP 2002 RTW show in Milan. It's amazing how this dress has about every shade that the collection 8 years later produced. Nail Lacquer and Fashion go hand in hand everytime !!!!!
Check out www.zoya.com for more information

Here's a sneak preview of what the Summer holds as far as ZOYA is concerned ...


Official review of colors to come .... I can't wait to wear "Ali" as well as "Pippa"

HUGE Laura Geller SALE ... Tommorow !!!!!!