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Posted by on Jan 20, 2010 in Uncategorized | 4 comments

Baby Got Bling – Infant Nail Care

Brighten up any baby shower with the gift of Baby 1st Swarovski Infant Nail Clippers for under $40usd.
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All mitts are off when you present Mom with this treasure from pre-dotbomb days.  Blue, White, Pink, even initials are available.   But why stop there?

Aristabrat offers a complete collection for $299, which includes clippers, pacifier and rattle.  A cheap knockoff of the real diamond set Brangelina received?  Perhaps.  But it isn’t nice to look a gift horse in the mouth.
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Posted by on Jan 17, 2010 in Uncategorized | 3 comments

Purple Lab NYC celebrates HSN launch in 25 cities – MKE included!

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Milwaukee,  we’ve got the skinny on the Purple Lab NYC launch with HSN, and you’re invited!

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25 bloggers – moi included (So excited!) – have been selected nationwide to host this exclusive HSN launch party.  This means Milwaukee has an exclusive opportunity to sample and preview the new Purple Lab NYC line while it airs.

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Sample the product that skyrocketed brand founder Karen Robinovitz to fame – Huge Lips Skinny Hips lip plumping gloss.  She’s also added five new fun products to the line:

  • Huge Lips Skinny Hips ($22.00), a lip plumping gloss enriched with hoodia
  • Lashionista Modelista ($26.50), a protein-packed mascara/felt tip liquid liner duo with lash conditioner
  • Silk Sheets ($28.50), a luxe foundation
  • Luvah ($22.50), a compact with lip stain and gloss
  • Luxury Squared ($24.50), highlighter and concealer
  • Cheek Implants($24.00), cream blush complete with collagen

Purple Lab is also supplying Figenza Vodka, and you’ll be able to nosh on Chef Rosella gourmet cookies while you try these fabulous new products at the party before you buy!

This will be a nationwide networked event, so web cam and Skype will be in effect. You can share your looks and opinions on the product right on the spot with other hosts and party attendees.

This is a fab, fun brand and we are going to have a great, casual time playing with beauty products.  Please RSVP here: http://twtvite.com/jp8bsk .  Location TBA.

Friday, February 19th @6pm-7pm Central

*This is a shopping/launch party. Product is supplied by Purple Lab NYC. I do not receive any commissions from sales of Purple Lab products.

See my previous review and additional interview with founder Karen Robinovitz.

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Posted by on Jan 16, 2010 in Uncategorized | 6 comments

NOTD: Cadillac Nails

Sinful Colors: Call You Later and Show Me The Way, Gold Striping Tape.
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Green is hot right now, so this nail is in hommage to everything ’70s – Avocado paint, metallic striping, and an updated version of the Cadillac Coup deVille via Snoop Doggy Dog.

I’ve got this look on my ring finger right now, with the solid green on the other nails.

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Posted by on Jan 11, 2010 in Uncategorized | 4 comments

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York: Schedule

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Fashion Week in New York City has released the Fall Winter 2010 schedule. What would be your dream shows to attend? After 17 years in Bryant Park, the location will move for the s/s shows this fall.  Expect the good times to roll in February!

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2010
10 AM BCBGMAXAZRIA
TENT
11 AM RICHARD CHAI
PROMENADE
1 PM DUCKIE BROWN
SALON
2 PM TONI MATICEVSKI
Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street
3 PM PORTS 1961
PROMENADE
4 PM ANNE BOWEN
25 West 39th Street
5:30 – 7 PM LA PERLA
TBA
6 PM FARAH ANGSANA
SALON
7 PM THE HEART TRUTH’S RED DRESS COLLECTION 2010
TENT
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2010
9 AM CYNTHIA STEFFE
SALON
10 AM PROJECT RUNWAY
TENT
11 AM YIGAL AZROUËL
PROMENADE
12 PM MICHAEL ANGEL
SALON
3 PM CHRISTIAN SIRIANO
PROMENADE
6 PM NICOLE MILLER
SALON
8 PM CHARLOTTE RONSON
TENT
9 PM VENEXIANA
SALON
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2010
10 AM LACOSTE
TENT
11 AM GEORGES CHAKRA
PROMENADE
1 PM ANDY & DEBB
SALON
2 PM ADAM
PROMENADE
3 PM ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY
TENT
4 PM PRABAL GURUNG
SALON
8 PM ARISE MAGAZINE AFRICAN COLLECTIVE – PART III
TENT
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2010
10 AM LELA ROSE
SALON
11 AM LUCA LUCA
PROMENADE
12 PM MALANDRINO
711 Greenwich Street
1 PM DKNY
TBA
2 PM REBECCA TAYLOR
SALON
2 PM CALVIN KLEIN MEN’S COLLECTION
205 West 39th Street, Ground Floor
3 PM HERVÉ LÉGER by MAX AZRIA
PROMENADE
4 PM DIANE VON FURSTENBERG
TENT
5 PM TONYCOHEN
SALON
5 PM Y-3
TBA
7 PM TULEH
PROMENADE
8 PM CUSTO BARCELONA
TENT
9 PM VASSILIOS KOSTETSOS
SALON
MONDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2010
10 AM CAROLINA HERRERA
TENT
11 AM CARLOS MIELE
PROMENADE
12 PM JILL STUART
New York Public Library, Astor Hall
12.30 PM DONNA KARAN COLLECTION
711 Greenwich Street
1 PM TRACY REESE
SALON
2 PM DONNA KARAN COLLECTION
711 Greenwich Street
3 PM MONIQUE LHUILLIER
PROMENADE
4 PM YEOHLEE
TBA
5 PM TADASHI SHOJI
SALON
6 PM ECCO DOMANI FASHION FOUNDATION
TENT
7 PM PERRY ELLIS
PROMENADE
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2010
9 AM ELIE TAHARI
SALON
10 AM BADGLEY MISCHKA
TENT
11 AM VERA WANG
PROMENADE
1 PM PAMELLA ROLAND
SALON
2 PM MAX AZRIA
TENT
3 PM DENNIS BASSO
PROMENADE
5 PM DIESEL BLACK GOLD
TBA
6 PM THUY
SALON
7 PM TIBI
PROMENADE
8 PM NARCISO RODRIGUEZ
TENT
9 PM TONI FRANCESC
SALON
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2010
9 AM TORY BURCH
SALON
10 AM MICHAEL KORS
TENT
11 AM NANETTE LEPORE
PROMENADE
2 PM 3.1 PHILLIP LIM
TENT
3 PM MILLY by MICHELLE SMITH
PROMENADE
5 PM ALEXANDRE HERCHCOVITCH
SALON
6 PM ANNA SUI
TENT
7 PM BRIAN REYES
PROMENADE
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2010
9 AM RALPH LAUREN
275 Hudson Street
10 AM RALPH LAUREN
275 Hudson Street
11 AM RALPH LAUREN
275 Hudson Street
12 PM ISAAC MIZRAHI
TENT
1 PM TRIAS
PROMENADE
3 PM CALVIN KLEIN WOMEN’S COLLECTION
205 West 39th Street, Ground Floor
4 PM CALVIN KLEIN WOMEN’S COLLECTION
205 West 39th Street, Ground Floor
6 PM NAEEM KHAN
PROMENADE
7 PM J. MENDEL
SALON
8 PM TOMMY HILFIGER
TENT

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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Posted by on Jan 11, 2010 in Uncategorized | 8 comments

Review: Swissclinical Comfort Mask

Winter is well set in, and for most of us, our skin is feeling it.  While I use my Clarisonic to combat the little flakiness that shows on the surface, skin still needs a good dose of hydration now and then.  Those at Swissclinical Skin Solutions know this, and when they offered a test of their Moisturizing Mask from the Comfort line, I was more than happy to give it a try.

swissclinical_closeup Product comes with a spatula that I normally use

This product comes cleanly packaged in white/grey/red and frosted glass.  Very appealing.

The first thing I noticed about the mask mixture was the great ingredient list.  Free from parabens, colorants, mineral oils and fragrances, the mask focuses on using the said properties of:

  • Tamarind (improving elasticity and wrinkle reduction)
  • Sodium Hyaluronate (a must in hydration products)
  • Swiss Glacial Water
  • Mallow and Glycerin (to maximize softness and hydration retention)

The second thing I noticed is the consistency.  This isn’t a mask that dries on your face.  The texture is a little like a cornstarch paste or Vaseline, without any of the grease.  Zip.  It works best on moist skin, applied and left for 15-20 minutes.  At the end of the time it can be massaged in or remainder toweled off.  I really love that it could be kept on the skin to continue working/protecting if needed.  It does leave a bit of a residue with this method.  However, when (wet) towel dried off my skin feels baby bottom soft – seriously!  I love it.

I have a slight sensitivity to Phenoxyethanol, the organic preservative that is the go to for almost every cosmetic since parabens have been kicked to the curb. This means I can feel a tingly action most times when it is on.  No alarms.

There are four lines from Swissclinicals:

  • Correction – correct imperfections
  • Prevention- age prevention
  • Comfort-hydrate and tighten
  • Protection-protect against uv rays

I also found a second use for this as a hand mask as a weekly treatment.  At $85 a jar, you don’t want to go full body use, but a little does go a very long way and would be great for the in-between trips to the esthetician/spa.

Because this was from the comfort line, it was extremely gentle.  This mask works on the underlying layers of the skin, so you will still need your spf in moisturizer.  If you want to pamper yourself at home, try this Comfort Mask.

swissclinical_Comfort Swissclinical is also introducing a face cleansing system to their skincare lines.

Swissclinical donates a portion of their profits to the
Aquaverde Association to replant the Amazonian rain forest and also
financially supports and volunteers for the Swissclinical Foundation for the
World's Children which helps children in need around the world.

Swissclinical is available online at swissclinicalusa.com and at various
specialty retailers and spas nationwide.
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