I have been hearing so much buzz about beauty sample box subscriptions so I figured it was time for me to learn more. I was so excited when Birchbox sent me one of their sample boxes. It contained some information on the history of the company, which was founded in September 2010 by two friends Katia and Hayley, as well as a card explaining how the service works. Birchbox members pay $10 a month for a monthly delivery of 4-5 deluxe samples that are hand-selected to match their beauty profile. In addition, each member has the option to shop Birchbox.com for full-sizes of samples that they fall...  Read More..

I recently purchased some Simple skin care products from my local drugstore. The line was new to me and looked to be really natural and affordable. I then started seeing the TV commercials for this line. They are a UK-based skin care brand focused on using natural ingredients. The packaging is green and fresh-looking and I was excited to give the products a try! I bought the Kind to Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes and the Hydrating Light Moisturizer. I really liked using the wipes; they are not overly saturated, are pure and light and do a wonderful job of removing makeup and cleansing the skin. These...  Read More..

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. But founder Essie Weingarten recently told InStyle.com: “The type of woman whose handbag speaks volumes about her, that’s who inspired me with this collection. Like Kate Middleton when...  Read More..

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 – the two sites have teamed up to give away beauty baskets valued at $250! Filled with name-brand products, the baskets (yes, more than one!) will be raffled off on December 8, 2010. Don’t hesitate...  Read More..

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 while longer. Luckily for us, Dr. Sharon Giese created The Natural Lift, a modern take on facial rejuvenation which incorporates a series of mini procedures aimed at restoring a youthful look to the...  Read More..

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, Vincent Longo, Warren-Tricomi, Laura Geller, Cargo and many more. Beauty360 offers the best in beauty products, from Makeup, Bath & Body and Fragrances, to Hair Care, Nail Care and Skin Care items....  Read More..

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, his reply was that medical facials are results-based, scientific, and the basis for developing an ongoing skincare regimen. Clinicians that perform medical facials are much better trained to deal with...  Read More..

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 Judie. She was really welcoming and very knowledgeable about skincare. I immediately realized one big advantage to visiting a medical facility for skincare-you will get personalized treatment that...  Read More..

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 Illusion d’Or. For the eyes, the Ligne et Ombre de Chanel comes in Jet/Gold, a gilded shadow paired with a contrasting black-as-night liner, for a smoldering, glamorous look. It’s the...  Read More..

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! Renew yourself this spring with some great spa days that won’t break the bank. I already have my facial and massage booked and I totally can’t wait! Share and Enjoy ...  Read More..

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 on Facebook. *While supplies last. Share and Enjoy  Read More → Read More..

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 shoes that I had previously banished to the back of my closet .You know those shoes that look great but just hurt your feet and rub and cause blisters? I decided to use the friction block and give them...  Read More..

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 Health Daily Hydration Therapy with SPF 20. Each night before bed, I slathered my lips with the Overnight Renewal Therapy. It goes on as a sheer white creamy layer of moisture. It is not sticky, contains...  Read More..

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 will be released in February 2010 in Macy’s, and will enter an additional 1,500 department and specialty stores once the sex and the City movie sequel hits theaters in May 2010. Notes include mandarin,...  Read More..

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. Share and Enjoy  Read More → 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 Nordstrom locations, began ‘pre-sale’. Don’t feel out of the loop if you don’t know what that is. Until last year, I didn’t know either. Basically it means that you reserve the products you...  Read More..

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 to share her replies with you, as these are great responses to very common skin care questions. If you want to purchase the St. Ives products she recommends, you can find them at drugstore.com and if...  Read More..

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 a look at Shu Uemura’s website and read about the history of this product. It was nice to learn that mineral oil, the basis of this cleanser, has healing and soothing properties, as well as being great...  Read More..