Tis' The Season To Be Sparkly!

When I think about the Holidays, I can't help but think of sparkles and glitter and lights . From decorations on Christmas Trees, Candles, Christmas lights, and one of my favorites - anything Sequins !!!!  Above, is some of my favorite things that are sort of like my "inspiration" for this month - some items are uber-luxe ( if I had no budget - ie.  that sparkly flower Miniaudiere) , along with some that are actually attainable. My favorites are the nail polishes of course !!! They're the most budget friendly way to feel fabulous , and also a VERY cost-effective stocking stuffer that you KNOW the recipient is GOING to use.

Winter "Bling it On" Collection

Holiday "Luxeffects" Collection

Essie's Winter "Bling It On" Collection  - along with the recently released set of top coats that feature fun festive effects to your nails from chunks of glitter ( that actually has a sequin-like texture) , to mettalic opalescent sheens rightfully named the "LuxEffects" ! Just in time for one of the most luxe times of the year!!!  I actually love the idea of doing a mix + match with colors from both collections, there is a lot of possibilities when it comes to making a creative footprint with your nails.


The "Bling It On" and "LuxEffects" Collections are available at salons and beauty destinations worldwide!!!

Happy Sparkling!

14 Days of LOVE : Day Two

I was inspired to write a short story dedicated to Valentines Day involving six shades from Essie's True Love Collection ......




Fishnet Stockings



Vanity Fairest



Bordeaux



Decadent Diva



Limo Scene



After Sex

A Decadent Diva had dreams of taking a trip to Bordeaux for Valentines day weekend. She was the type to always wear her Fishnet Stockings , because she knew they would stir up a Limo-Scene wherever she went. One night while having a cocktails with friends , she met a handsome Beau named Laurent - and his pick up line to her was " you have got to be the Vanity Fairest of them all!" , then he went on to extend an invitation to France to her and her friends. She turns to her girlfriends and says " I credit it all to the After Sex on my nails - get's em' every time!"

Wedding Season Essentials

Wedding Season is here, and we all know that Perfection doesn't come overnight.... Or does it ???





Essie 2008 Bridal Collection is a perfect choice for all Brides-to-Be, Bridesmaids, or Potential Bouquet Winners!!! I really love "no pre-nup" , it's the perfect shade of pink.

Osmotics Anti-Wrinkle Vitamin C Patches (to be used a few weeks before the big day of course!!) this is perfect for the over 25 Lolita's who want to look just as great- if not greater than their younger counterparts.

FHI .75 inch Curling Iron I am a big fan of the waves look ( think of all the Silver Screen Starlets of the past) . Since the barrel is smaller in size, it makes a tighter curl - which will hold longer, and if they do decide to drop by the end of the night, you'll still have a pretty wave pattern.

Summer Warm-Up

These are some things that I recommend to gear up for the coming Summer months.. From Bronzer for your "Gams" to nail colors that will have your toes being the object of your beau's affection!!! You can never have enough beauty products, and heres some of my favorites for the week.

(Listed from Top left)

1. Eye Cake (Black) - PoP Beauty

2. Rose Belle (Blush /Bronzing Palette) - PoP Beauty
3. Summer 2008 Collection Six Pack - Essie Cosmetics

4. 4 - Day Lash Stay ( Summer 2008 Health Couture Collection) - Tarte Cosmetics

5. Glam Gams ( Summer 2008 Health Couture Collection) - Tarte Cosmetics

6. Eye Cake Liner (For Green Eyes - My eyes are brown,but the colors look just as fab on me) - PoP Beauty

7. Smokey Eyes Wallet ( Sephora Exclusive) - PoP Beauty

8. Flirty Little Secret (Bronze Edition) - Booty Parlor

For more information.. please check out the links provided. With that said , hope you gear up for Summer !!!!

Perfect Idea For Mom

As we are all aware of .. Mother's Day is like 5 minutes away, and what better to give our favorite leading lady than a DIY beauty basket ( made with love of course! ) . The possibilities are endless when it come to what to include in said basket, but here are some reccomendations :

Y.e.s. Young Essential Skincare - Dynamic Duo ( $98)

This set includes the Rejuvenating Moisture Cream , along with an Anti-AgingSerum.

This is the perfect item to help mom "preserve her sexy".

PoP Beauty - Smokey Rose Wallet ($42)

Mom's have to primp too !!! This fantastic kit (which is sold exclusively at Sephora) includes 12 eye shades, 4 cheek glows, 1 berry stain and 1 baby pink lip glow all with a full size pro duo eye brush. All the essentials that she needs for a night on the town ! (sans les enfants of course !!!)

Essie - Gloss-E Lip gloss ($14)

I just love Gloss-E lip glosses in Mademoiselle ( sheer vibrant pink) , and Vanity Fairest ( translucent bright pink with a hint of glitter) . Its the grand finale to Mom's picture perfect beauty routine.

All this beauty retails for under $200.00 total , and she can use it throughout the year till the next Mother's Day. It's the gift that keeps on giving.

If basket's are not your "style" , you can always just grab maybe one or two of these items - I'm sure your Mom will love it just as much !!!

For more information on these fabulous products , check out http://www.essie.com/ , http://www.sephora.com/, http://www.yesskincare.com/

Spring Into Essie !

It's the first day of Spring , and what other great way to celebrate the new season than Springin' into the new Essie Spring Collection ($45 /6pc , $18/4pc, $8/each) . ( I am a huge fan of Essie Cosmetics by the way!!! ) I absolutely adore these Pale / Pastel shades from "Great Expectations" to "Secret Affair" to "Body Language". The names alone assures me that things will be heating up this Spring Season!!! I'm soooo READY !!!!!

Check out these fab shades below:


Body Language (a little gray, with a little pink mixture)



Great Expectations (sheerest gray with a subtle hint of glimmer)



Looking For Love (a fun, alluring pop of sheer lavender)



Hard To Get (A Flirty Pink)



Hi Maintenance (sheer pale pink)



Secret Affair (opalescent taupe with a blink of pink)

For more information check out www.essie.com .