Kate Middleton was bound to be the next big source and inspiration for celebrity style– she’s royalty, after all! So it’s no surprise that haute nail polish brand Essie was so inspired by her style that they created their entire Fall line based on it. We told you a few weeks back that Essie’s new line of nail polish for Fall was inspired by post-war 1940s and 1950s handbag colors.... 

If you are doing a lot of your holiday shopping online, then you’ll want to check out social shopping site Wishpot.com. With this site, you can create wish lists, registries, compare prices, read reviews, and shop. What more could you ask for?! If you said beauty products, then you’re in luck because Wishpot has just teamed up with beauty retailer Stockn’Go.com. Even better –... 

As we head into the fall and say goodbye to the long summer days in the sun, take a look at yourself and really see how you feel about your face. Do you feel you are starting to see the signs of aging but aren’t sure how to stop them? If you’re like me, you don’t want to do anything too invasive or surgical just yet, but you wish there was some way to reclaim your youth for a little... 

The worst part of the end of summer? The cold of winter. The best part of the end of summer? The sales! August and September are the best times to snatch up all those deals you’ve been waiting months for. And that extends to beauty products as well. Beauty360.com is the online shopping destination for CVS/pharmacy’s beauty retailer Beauty 360 and carries brands including Mario Badescu,... 

After my wonderful skincare appointment with Judie at the Peer Group Center for Plastic Surgery, I met with Dr. Francisco Colon for a question and answer session. I felt so lucky to be able to ask all my burning skin care questions one-on-one to a top plastic surgeon. To start, I asked Dr. Colon to explain the differences between medical facials, as offered at his center, and spa facials. Basically,... 

I was very excited as I headed into New Jersey last month for my skincare appointment at the Peer Group for Plastic Surgery in Florham Park, New Jersey. I was on a quest to learn first-hand about medical facials. Up until now, I had only enjoyed spa facials and this was my first visit to a medical facility for beauty treatments. The office looked very inviting and upon arriving, I met my aesthetician... 

Direct from Chanel‘s 2010 Paris-Shanghai Ready-to-Wear show comes a new, limited-edition package of nail polishes and an eyeshadow and eyeliner set that we can’t wait to get our hands on. The Chanel Orient Extremê collection features brilliant black and glittering gold shades – colors worth coveting. The Le Vernis nail lacquer comes in a deep Black Velvet, a bright Gold Lame and sparkling... 

Get ready for Spa Week! Not sure what that is? It is a week devoted to pampering yourself with affordable $50 spa treatments. Many spas across the country are participating in this year’s Spa Week, which runs from April 12-18. To get started, visit spaweek.com and check out all the spas in your area that are offering $50 spa treatments. Then, give them a call and book your appointments. That’s... 

It takes a brave girl to admit she’s got blemishes. Unafraid to put your skin imperfections on display? Then join the Cover FX Flash Mob in New York City on March 24th and in San Francisco March 29th to reveal your undereye circles, brown patches and red spots and receive a FREE retail size Cover FX Concealer*! (Retail price: $25). And for real time updates, follow CoverFX on Twitter or fan them... 

Love your new pair of designer heels, but hate the blisters you get from new shoes? I know I do and that is why I was super excited to try Band Aid Friction Block Stick. It rolls up like a mini deodorant, rubs on clear, and protects your feet from irritation! What more can you ask for? Perfectly portable, non-greasy, and long-lasting, Band Aid Friction Block really works! I tested it out with some... 

As the weather is getting colder, your lips are getting dryer! This is the time when we are all plagued with dry, cracking, chapped lips. I received samples of some new Neosporin Lip Health products and couldn’t wait to give them a try. What better time to pamper your lips than when winter is approaching? I started using both the Neosporin Lip Health Overnight Renewal Therapy and Neosporin Lip... 

According to Women’s Wear Daily, Sarah Jessica Parker has a new fragrance in the works called SJP NYC. SJP was inspired by her own character, Carrie Bradshaw. She said she drew upon “people’s impressions of seeing Carrie Bradshaw walk down the street”, what feelings that evokes for her and for them, a love for New York City and, fashion of course. The fruity floral perfume... 

Shop Saks to stock up on your fave Fall beauty products and receive a metallic Stephanie Johnson bag filled with beauty samples, plus Free Shipping with any $75 beauty purchase! Use code Megawatt. Offer valid through 9/27/09.  Read More →

I love July, and not only because it’s summer and my birthday month. I love July because it’s the month when Nordstrom holds their Anniversary Sale! If you haven’t shopped the sale before, then I’m glad you are reading this. You need to check out the amazing beauty deals that over 100 brands create especially for this sale. On June 22nd, NORDSTROM.com, as well as cosmetics counters at all the... 

We are heading into spring, however it’s still that transition period where it is often cold, rainy and windy. It is a good idea to baby your skin a bit as the weather changes so you can make any adjustments in your cleansing and moisturizing routine. I recently had the chance to send a bunch of questions over to Dr. Marsha Gordon, a dermatologist from the St. Ives skin care company. I wanted... 

I recently received a sample of Shu Uemura’s Premium Cleansing Beauty Oil. Prior to that, I was unaware of the usage of oil as a cleanser. I can’t lie, the thought doesn’t sound right to me. I think I’m more worried about washing away the oil than adding more onto my face. It took me a few weeks to get up the nerve to use this cleansing oil. I was unsure how to even use it, so I took... 

While I usually don’t buy cologne for my husband, I did purchase Burberry Brit For Men Eau de Toilette for him for Valentine’s Day. My attraction to this scent actually started with a department store salesgirl spritzing at the counter. I grabbed the swatch as I walked by and was totally wowed by this scent. I went back and ended up purchasing the men’s gift set. If you are looking for a great... 

Between the economy, the stock market and everything else in the news right now, it’s all enough to make you raise your brows. So why not make sure those brows are perfectly arched? The Anastasia Brow Express Palette is your own portable brow salon. The kit comes in two colors, brunette and blonde, and each kit contains four essential brow stencils, two custom blend brow powders, cream highlighter... 

There are many ways you can pamper your skin without breaking the bank with frequent spa visits. Most recently, I tried RoC Daily Microdermabrasion Cleansing Disks and they were a really great treat for my skin. They are dual-sided cloth disks that even have a finger pocket so you can better control the disk. Gentle enough for daily use, the disks give you noticeable results instantly. After just one... 

As we gear up for winter, it’s time to look at your moisturizing routine. Nothing dries your skin out more than winter wind and indoor heating. Now is the time to stock up on products that are going to combat the winter dryness many of us experience. I recently started using three new moisturizing products. For the face, I have been using Patricia Wexler Intensive Night Reversal and Repair Cream....