July 2007 Archives

UPDATE: Congrats to JewelsHud for naming Paris Hilton first! I know, strange choice but I am feeling benevolent lately and have nothing mean to say. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO LOGGED IN DAILY TO PARTICIPATE!!! Look for our next Pop Quiz giveaway soon!

So I thought we'd end the month with a bang, or at least a blonde celeb with bangs. Can anyone guess who this barbie inspired hair-do belongs to? Leave your answer in comments please! Game Rules here. Sponsored by Awake Cosmetics.

I hope you all have enjoyed this as much as we have! A big thank you to Awake Cosmetics for this very generous sponsorship! The Bronzer set has been a big hit with all of our winners, if you did not win a set, you must go and try it! Awake is sold at Neiman Marcus and Beauty.com

Do you know what swimsuit models were slathering on during Miami Fashion Week this month? No, it was not self bronzer nor glitter dust. It was Nivea's Good-bye Cellulite gel! I received samples of it last week and have been diligently massaging it on my thighs, buttocks and lower belly every night. I wanted to give it a full week before giving you a report and I think I am starting to notice a difference! Its not that I am any thinner or have lost inches but the skin on my thighs, buttocks and tummy definitely look smoother. The products is made of L-Carnitine (amino acids found on the skin and in our liver and kidneys that help in the consumption and disposal of fat in the body) which they claim supports the conversion of fat into energy when applied on the skin.

This is not a miracle gel but I think with healthy diet and regular exercise this will enhance the appearance of your skin! Nivea Body Good-bye Cellulite Smoothing Cellulite Gel-Cream $11.69 at Drugstore.com

Post from Beauty Snob Nicole

Let me preface this review by explaining how I discovered this product, so please bear with me. Last Christmas I found myself at a loss for what to get for my brother’s girlfriend. Let me just say that she is impossibly stylish. Not only is she drop-dead gorgeous (tall, thin, blond), but she’s been written up on Page 6. I mean come on, there was no way I was going to pick something out for her. Then I stumbled upon a page in a magazine, entitled something like a Stylist’s Arsenal. Basically all the tricks that Hollywood stylists use to make their clients look fabulous. Perfect!

I’m sure you can see where I’m going with this. One of those items was the Miss Oops sponge. As long as I was buying a set for her, I went ahead and ordered a set for myself. Well really, I did it to get free shipping. I’m a sucker for free shipping. Anyway let me tell you this is totally one of those products that you would never really think of, but then once you have it you can’t imagine how you ever lived without it. They remove deodorant, baby powder and powdered makeup from your clothes! I am totally obsessed! They are so handy, so small, so convenient and they completely live up to the claims. How many times have you been running out the door only to discover white marks or face powder or even worse, discover them after you’ve left. These are inexpensive (two for $10), so you can keep one in your purse, car, office, bathroom etc. And they come in a handy little plastic baggie that keeps other crud off the sponge. Genius!

This is truly an essential to keep every beauty snob looking fabulous!
Click here to purchase Miss Oops Dry Sponge

UPDATE: Congrats to Nicole! This is Scarlett Johansson!

We are down to our last two days of July pop quizzes sponsored by Awake Cosmetics. It has been so much fun that we've decided to one for August! We have a new sponsor we will tell you about on Wednesday. First, let's get down to the business at hand. Who is this over processed bleached blonde actress? Game Rules here. Sponsored by Awake Cosmetics.

I just discovered the most snobulous product, Rimmel London's Light Beam Lip Gloss! I wish it was available back in the day when I was club hopping from Hong Kong, LA, New York to London and back because it is totally genius. Why is it so genius you ask? Well, there is an LED light on the cap and a mirror on the vial so you can freshen up your lip gloss while riding in a cab on your way to a hot date or while waiting in line for the restroom at restaurants or nightclubs to save time! I do not recommend doing it at the dinner table though (I actually do not approve of putting on any kind of make up at the table, it's just tacky and I don't care who says it is acceptable, no one needs to be privy to your grooming habits while trying to have a nice meal).

The Light Beam Lip Gloss is available in six delish sheer shades: In the Mix: pale pink, After Hours: cherry red, Spotlight: pale purple, In the Limelight : gold, Disco Ball : clear with silver shimmer and Strobe Light : metallic silver.

I got "In the Mix", it looked bright pink in the bottle but was subtle and pretty when applied and incredibly shiny which I love. I also love the slick and smooth texture of the lip gloss and can I just say again how convenient the little mirror is? The LED light is a bit unnecessary in my life as I am in bed by dark but for you young glamour girls partying til late at night, this is a must have in your make up bag! Rimmel Underground Light Beam After Dark Lip Gloss, In the Mix $11.59 at Drugstore.com with everyday free shipping!

Shop Fall trends with Bag Snob, 5 tips to update your Bag Wardrobe!

55 Secret Street weighs in on the mystery and the magic of The Dominican Blowout.

Beauty Snob- asks: Can you really walk your way to lean legs with the "Fit Flop"?

Stiletto Jungle has a helpful video that spills the who - what - wear of 5 super hot, must-have denim styles.

Bag Bliss reveals the war between Forever21 and Gwen’s Harajuku Purses.

Coquette loves it when high-tech meets fashion luxe with the debut of Louis Vuitton's new line of iPhone cases.

Fashiontribes picks the top 10 fall fashion must-haves.

Girlawhirl thinks >Stella McCartney's Glastonbury tank.

You can be nicer to animals than Vick, and rock a boss Stella McCartney bag, says Kristopher.

Second City Style is gearing up for our favorite fashion season. First on the fall fashion radar? >Femme-fatale for one and all.

UPDATE: Congrats to isakathoda for guessing that this is Jenny from the Block or aka Kelly's Idol. Please check your email for our congratulations email to retrieve your prize!

If you read our sites regularly you will know that this celeb is Kelly's idol and style icon. Kelly gets really upset when she shows up looking anything less than spectacular and often takes personal offense by writing lines such as "How could you do this to me?" There, that is your hint for the weekend. Any guesses? Leave it in comments. Game Rules here. Sponsored by Awake Cosmetics.

Wearing MAC's latest lines of metallic cosmetics, Flashtronics and Rushmetal, makes me feel like a rock star! My skin shimmers and glimmers as if I had spent hours under the sun and I just feel so glam. It looks totally flashy and scary bright in the bottle but was beautifully wearable on the skin! I tried out almost every color in order to find the most flattering tones on me and surprisingly most of the colors worked. My favorite is the Mineralized skin finish compact powder in Northern Light, the smorgasbord of pink, brown and rust colors looked the most natural though if you have darker skin, the Global Glow would be pretty too.

The Tinted Lip Glass is what you'd expect from MAC, fabulously glossy and ultra shiny, the way all lip glosses should be. Young Spark and Electro Lush are great neutral colors, it worked on me and our Tot Snob Editor, Jori. You must grab a tube before summer ends!

I also loved playing with the Mineralized Eye Shadows, it's a bunch of colors baked together so you can blend to your hearts content! We loved Quarry for its mix of sky blue with olive, coral and beige veining (Frost). MAC Flashtronic and Rushmetal available at MAC counters July 19th - Aug 20th. Get it while you can!

For you Beauty Snobbers who have not had any luck with our July Daily Pop Quizzes, here is a chance for you to score a free bronzer from Physicians Formula. The rules are simple, just fill in your email and mailing address and a bronzer will be sent to you if you are picked as a winner! You can check the box that does not allow them to email you! There are no hidden costs and no strings attached, you are not obligated to name your unborn son after them or anything like that, I promise! They just want to spread a little bronzer love to celebrate the happy days of summer! So go and sign up and let me know how you like your Physicians Formula bronzer.

UPDATE: Wow! What a response! Yes, this is indeed Hilary Duff! Congrats to Lenore- please check your spam mail for our email. Many winners have weeped because they missed out on our notification email to send you your bronzer set!

This celeb is doing such a good job hiding herself I don't need to black out her face! It's unusual for this well known party girl to be so shy. I guess we all have our moments of bashfulness. First person to get her identity right wins the Awake bronzer set. Game Rules here. Sponsored by Awake Cosmetics.

So, I wanted to take a second and tell you guys about a really cool feature on Sephora.com. It’s their membership club and it’s totally free. Usually things like this charge a small one-time only fee, but not this. Once you fill out all of your information you get all sorts of personalized beauty tips and products. They ask you a bunch of questions about your skin type, eye and skin color and likes / dislikes in order to fill your personal profile better. Every time you sign in, you get a personalized page with products that match up to the survey you filled out. You get first access to many Sephora exclusive products (like the great lipgloss set above!) and free stuff on your birthday. The best part Is that you don’t get a lot of annoying junk mail from Sephora. I signed up about a month ago, when the program first began and have only gotten one or two emails since. You choose when you want to access the information. Even if you sign up just to get the exclusive free samples when you spend $100 at Sephora.com (that happens more than I’d like to admit!) it will be worth the 10 minutes it took to fill out the form. Smashbox Beauty Insider Exclusive Lip Gloss Trio

Post by Beauty Snob Michelle

Oh the things I do for you guys! Right now I smell like the earthiest, grossest spa around all because I was determined not to judge a beauty product by its cover. Let me first say that I have nothing against Kathy Hilton. I think she lets her kids run a little wild and I think her reality show “Who Wants to be a Hilton?” was a seriously misguided career choice but otherwise, I’m okay with her. Now she has her own line of beauty products. I tried them out because I thought “Hey, if my daughter was Paris Hilton, I’d have a lot of wrinkles and frown lines too. Maybe she’s taken all her money and came up with a really quality beauty product. I’m not going to judge because of who she is and where she’s choosing to sell her products (HSN).” I really like Jonathan Products for my hair and if I remember Blow Out correctly, Jonathan started selling it on infomercials. This is, unfortunately, not the case with Kathy Hilton Personal Beauty Spa. I tried both the “Hot Effect” Sculpting Treatment and the “Cold Effect” Firming Pack. Both need to be shaken to achieve the temperature effects. The Sculpting Treatment refused to get hot, no matter how long shook it for so I gave up and opened it anyway. The mudlike substance bubbled out of the top and down the side of the container – good thing I was in the bathtub. I stirred it up with the plastic spatula and smeared some on my thighs and some on my arm. This was supposed to tone and revitalize the skin. Maybe it’s something that has to be used for a period of time, but all it did for me was dry, harden, smell bad and then make itself really hard to wash off.

I took a deep breath and tried the Firming Pack next. This one was slightly better. No real odor and it actually achieved the desired temperature when I shook it up. It, however, sat on my neck like Nair and then left a gross residue. It did however leave my skin softer than before.

I imagine these are products that are supposed to be used over a period of time (that’s just a guess – the packaging doesn’t really have much information on it) but after my first use, I definitely won’t go back to try again. Kathy Hilton’s Personal Beauty Snob debuts on HSN on July 31st.

UPDATE: Congrats to Moi - this is indeed the fabulous Gisele. I think she has more than hair and boobs going for her, how bout those pair of gorgeous legs!?!?!
This hottie celeb has often said that she would be nothing without her hair and boobs. Here she is, flaunting all of her assets while shopping. You should know the drill by now but in case you don't, give me her name and leave it in comments. First person to get it right wins the Awake bronzer set every past winner has raved about. Game Rules here. Sponsored by Awake Cosmetics.

Can walking in a pair of Fit Flops really lead you to slim thighs and a smaller derriere? After I gave birth I bought a pair of the much hyped MBT Masai sneakers, I lost my baby weight and was back in my size 25 jeans within weeks but I have no idea if it was from the sneakers or because I would walk 5 miles a day just to justify a pair of $250 sneakers. All I know is I got a sore back from the weight of those heavy shoes so I stopped wearing them. Now the Fit Flop has come on the scene and are making similar claims but I have my doubts. Here is what they claim:
1. Improves muscle tone (I think any kind of exercise can do that, like walking.)
2. Increases muscle activity and circulation (Again, nothing that a good ol' brisk walk won't do)
3. Improves balance and posture (That will happen when you stop wearing 5 inch stilettos anyway)
4. Burns calories (Uh, don't you burn calories just sitting at home typing on a computer like I am right now?

This is not something I want to try mainly because I abhor flip flops and think they are only appropriate for the park, pool/beach or spa (and running errands if you are mostly in your car, that's borderline acceptable). Maybe it is because I no longer live in LA where I used to live in my Havana flip flops but nothing grates on me more than sloppy women at the mall or airport in flip flops! Anyway, I predict this is all hype but may try it just to prove my point. What do I have to lose except looking stupid right? And really, none of these colors go with any of my birkins. What do you beauty snobbers think? Will you try these Fit Flops? $45 at Bath and Body Works.

Tot Snob has baby bling from head to toe!

Bella Sugar explains a popular ingredient in beauty products, Horse Chestnut!

Purse Blog - Eva Longoria' Style Prada Pitone bag in python!

UPDATE: Sally got it right first, it pays to check in often doesn't it! This is Eva Longoria, fresh off her low key honeymoon!

So as we wind down the last week of our July daily pop quiz (can you believe it is July 24? Where has this month gone?) I am offering a very easy one once again to give everyone a fair shot at winning a fabulous set of Awake cosmetics. If any of you have trouble identifying this beauty, you must get a subscription to USweekly, pronto! (Shameless plug: and look for the Bag Snobs as Top Cops on the last pages of Fashion Police!) So be the first to give me the name of this celeb and win our fab prize! Game Rules here. Sponsored by Awake Cosmetics.

Post by Beauty Snob Michelle

One of the things that I hate the most is when you’re going through your day, completely unaware that anything might be amiss on your face, and then you go to the bathroom and a huge blemish of some sort has popped up and made a home on your face. It doesn’t happen every day, but when it does it always proves to be traumatic. I really like Tarte’s The Eraser Concealer. It’s an amazing cover up to start with it. It’s water based and loaded with anti-oxidants, so instead of suffocating your skin, it actually helps keep it hydrated. It feels really great on. It’s light and doesn’t come off when you touch your face. The best part is the packaging. It comes in a mascara-sized tube that fits easy in any purse or pocket so there’s no more fiddling with bottles of cover up. There’s no need for sponges either, The Eraser Concealer has a nifty little sponge for easy application on the top. I was already a devotee of Tarte's cheek-stain and I think they’ve made another addict out of me. It comes in five shades (they even have a “tan” shade which will come in so handy in a month or so when I'm get back from my vacation in Hawaii!) and is $19 at Sephora.com Tarte The Eraser Concealer

UPDATE: Kyla was the first to jump in and answer correctly that this is Brooke Shields having a hardy ha ha laugh! Congrats!

This former "Pretty Baby" looks like she's having way too much fun! Now this is what I call a jolly good laugh, everyone needs to do this everyday to keep frown lines away. Can you guess who she is? First person to answer correctly wins the Awake bronzer set! Game Rules here. Sponsored by Awake Cosmetics.

I am sure you all are dying to try the Golden Honey powder and Elf Brown lip laquer Awake is giving away to our winners but even if you do not win, you should run to Neiman Marcus to buy a set before summer ends. I was lucky enough to receive a set a couple of months ago and let me just tell you it is a constant in my make up bag! The Elf Brown lipgloss is a shimmering concoction of pinky-brown tones that stands well alone or can be mixed with other lipcolors to add shine or color. It is a special edition and I am a bit panicked that it will not be available next year but knowing Awake, they will come up with something just as brilliant. I am addicted to the Golden Honey Aqua Trans bronzing powder because there is a cooling effect everytime you apply it! Great for hot summer days as it is made with the magic of water, the innovative formulation contains more than 77% water and moisturizing ingredients for a comfortable, hydrating coverage. Worn on its own or over a foundation, this botanical powder prevents skin inflammation and nourishes skin with natural anti-oxidants. If you do not like bronzers, this powder also comes in 5 other corrective shades to correct your skintone! Powder is $38.50, Lip Laquer $22. The complete set value: $60.50 (multiply that by 22 sets and the total Awake giveaway is $1,331, so generous of AWAKE Cosmetics for sponsoring our giveaway!)

I'd love for some of our past winners to tell me how they are enjoying their sets, leave it in comments and I will post them at the end of July! AWAKE available at Beauty.com

Post by Beauty Snob Michelle

Years ago I tried a shampoo that was made from plant essentials and it tore my hair apart. I swear, it fell out and was rough feeling and I couldn’t get a comb through it to save my life. (My hair is stick straight and I could usually tie it in a knot and it would just fall out.) Plus, the shampoo I used smelled gross. It was like my hair had expired past its shelf life. Needless to say I’ve stayed away from using any products that have plant essences on my hair. However, I broke my ban when I received So Pure’s cooling shampoo and conditioner. It’s made with Mint and Rosemary and 100% pure plant. It also smells amazing. It smells a little woody, but the mint far overpowers it. The only problem was that once I got in the shower, the mint that smelled so nice just moments before was more overpowering then you could possibly imagine. It started first with my eyes and I was blinking profusely. It was like my shower was filled with the menthol tablets I shower with when I’m sick. The real weirdness began when my head started tingling. I know the bottle said it was a cooling shampoo but the results were more drastic than I imagined. It felt as though someone had smeared a cream made out of Altoids all over my head. It wasn’t unpleasant, just something I’ve never experienced in the shower before. On the total upside, my hair looked fabulous! It felt a little rougher than my regular shampoo, but I got a lot of compliments about how it looked and smelt! see sopurenaturalbalance.com for a sales location near you.

UPDATE: Diva in question is indeed Catherine Zeta Jones! Way to go JULIE for getting it first! Next pop quiz at 1pm est, don't miss out!

Since the last pop quiz was so difficult, I am giving you yet another easy one for a chance to win the Awake bronzer set. Here is one of the most glamorous actresses alive, she's is rarely seen without her heels and jewels and is a self professed lover of red meat and bread. Can you guess who this is? First person to answer correctly wins the Awake bronzer set! Game Rules here. Sponsored by Awake Cosmetics.

Happy Friday everyone! This has been a wonderful week for us at Snob Global Media, the addition of Bag Snob Kelly's new tot snob being the highlight but we also have two snob-ulous Editors and a new Media Director who you will meet soon! For now, we have our Web Snob partners' best of the week for your weekend reading pleasure!

Tot Snob has the most snob-ulous couture for your tot- Tutu Couture by FAO Schwartz!

We're in lust with everything 3.1 Philip Lim, including this to die for silk crop top in must have dark blue!

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale means you can steal Fall goodies like this Charles Gray Metallic Bell Sleeve Jacket at 30% off til August 5th, items go back to full price afterwards so don't miss out!

Shopbop goes 70% off, last chance to grab easy summer pieces like this
Foley for Foley + Corinna Scoop Neck Top marked down to $55!

Beauty

Looking for a lipgloss that does more than make your lips glossy? Check out the review of Rimmel Underground's new Light beam lipgloss at My Fashion Life

eBeautyDaily talks Amy Winehouse beauty and demos how to make a gorgeous cat eye.

Post by Beauty Snob Michelle

I’m a huge fan of Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale. It’s a great way to get Fall pieces at a discount and I’ve gotten some great deals there. Being a beauty snob however, I’ve always been a little sad that some of my favorite products don’t go on sale along with my favorite designer pieces. But now Nordstrom’s has found a way to include all you beauty product lovers out there! They’ve created Beauty Exclusives, all your favorite products offered in unique colors, sizes, packaging or with special gifts on at Nordstrom’s and only for a limited time. Seriously, they have some awesome products. I never knew that I always needed a 33.8 oz bottle of Kiehl’s Creme de Corps, but I totally do and I pre-ordered it to ship this Friday! It’s a great bargain and I won’t run out for a long time. MAC has designed an exclusive color palate for the occasion and there is the most beautiful rose color from Chanel (what girl can resist Chanel?) just to name a few! The sale goes from July 20th to August 5th. Go check it out and while you’re ordering your clothes for fall and make sure to get some matching makeup! Beauty Exclusives Pre-Sale; Pre-order NORDSTROM-exclusive beauty buys for shipment starting July 20.

UPDATE: Congrats to Nancy Lai for identifying this paler than thou celeb as Rose McGowan! This was a hard one but don't worry, I am leaving you with a super easy one for the weekend. have a good one all!

I am so sorry for the late post! Am in a meeting with my architect and builders as I write and realized I have not posted this! (Don't ask me about the nightmare of building a monster home) Okay everyone, give me the name of this celeb! This is going to be a toughie because honestly, it took me a while to figure it out! You can leave more than one answer, as long as you have not won before. Leave your answer in comments. First person to answer correctly wins the Awake bronzer set! Game Rules here. Sponsored by Awake Cosmetics.

Revitalash available at Sharla's 214-544-2200 - Free domestic shipping for Beauty Snobs!

You all probably know by now that I am lash obsessed, I condition them throughout the day if I don't have mascara on and use at least 4 coats when I do. My friend Sharla (who owns the most amazing beauty boutique) told me about this last week and that women who swore by other lash conditioners have all converted to Revitalash. I have not had a chance to order mine yet but when I read the story behind Revitalash eyelash conditioner, it almost made me cry. From the site:

"It was developed by Dr. Michael Brinkenhoff as a special gift for his wife, Gayle, while she was recovering from breast cancer. Intensive chemotherapy treatments had damaged Gayle’s once-beautiful eyelashes, leaving them sparse, breakable and fragile. After extensive research with a team of talented cosmetic chemists, Dr. Brinkenhoff formulated an eyelash conditioner that, after just a few weeks, gave a renewed look of vitality to Gayle’s eyelashes.

Soon friends and family wanted to know Gayle’s secret to beautiful looking eyelashes. Gayle knew immediately the perfect name for the amazing eyelash conditioner that had given her eyelashes a renewed look of vitality: RevitaLash®. Thus, a new product was born; and a formula created originally for just one special woman has become a product available to women everywhere who want to have beautiful looking eyelashes. Gayle and Michael are committed to donating a portion of the proceeds from RevitaLash® sales to benefit non-profit breast cancer research and education initiatives".

How incredibly romantic is that? Instead of pretending he didn't notice like so many husbands would do for fear of hurting their wives' feelings, he actually took initiative to help her look beautiful and feel better about herself! How sweet is he? And I love that they are donating a portion of profits to breash cancer research and education. I urge you to try this if you have gone through the same chemotherapy treatments Gayle did and experienced lash loss or know someone who has, it will make a wonderful gift. For those of you who are just vain like me, you must try and let me know the results! At Sharlas 214-544-2200 $149.99

UPDATE: Congrats to Emily for guessing this is Jessica Biel! She is giving her co-star, Adam Sandler a whiff of her scent on MTV's TRL. Gross right?

Okay girls, I am making this one really easy as well becuase tomorrow is going to be a toughie. No I am not going to ask you what this actress is doing because it is actually very gross. I'll reaveal her name and what she is doing tomorrow. Leave your answer in comments. First person to answer correctly wins the Awake bronzer set! Game Rules here. Sponsored by Awake Cosmetics.

Post by Beauty Snob Michelle

I happen to live in a town that’s a little bit obsessed with Gisele. Her current boyfriend happens to be the star quarterback of our football team and the fact that they are dating has made the cover of the paper more then once. So when I saw her name in another news article I rolled my eyes and waited to read about where she went to dinner with Tom Brady. (Gag. I really don’t even think he’s that good looking!) This article happened to be legit however. Gisele has been named the new face of Dolce & Gabbana’s new fragrance The One. The scent is launching exclusively at Saks and will be available there and at Dolce boutiques in the Fall. From the description of "warm, oriental floral blend of bergamot, lychee, peach, Madonna lily, jasmine and plum," it sounds amazing. She launched it this week during a public appearance at Saks in beautiful champagne colored Dolce & Gabbana dress. I'm interested in hearing your opinion. What do you guys think about Gisele as the new face of The One? Do you think she’ll have the same mass market appeal without her angel wings?

Post by Beauty Snob Michelle

When I was living in London a few years ago I became obsessed with Boots’ beauty products. They were amazing and my cheap way to keep my skin flawless while living on a budget. (Plus, even though I was warned, I couldn’t believe how gross some hostels in Europe were! Tip to anyone traveling through Europe on a budget – bring your own pillowcase and a really good face wash!) Anyway, I couldn’t be more thrilled that Boots is slowly making its way to America. To celebrate their Restore and Renew going on sale at CVS today, the first 50 people in line at 8am in the CVS pharmacy at 630 Lexington at 53rd street will receive a free gift bag with $50 of Boots products in it. Remember ladies, these are cheap, quality products. Think of all you’ll get in that bag! Restore and Renew is one of their most popular products with something like 13 bottles being sold every minute. This is a product that is very hard to get your hands on. I’m incredibly jealous of all you New York beauty snobs right now!

Bag Snob has a new love, Bottega Venetta Anaconda Lucinda Lux!

Get your sexy back stroller skating from Tot Snob!

Bella Sugar- Guide to new nail pen trend

Purse Blog- Oh no she didn't! Beyonce with the ugliest bag of the year!

UPDATE: Congrats to Elaine for identifying Katherine McPhee first! Boy, I sure didn't stump you did I?

I see this girl everywhere and have often commented on her heinous outfit choices as a Top Cop for UsWeekly but I can never remember what she does. I do not find her one bit interesting which is probably why I can't ever remember who she is or what she does for a living even though I have read about her numerous times. So maybe you can tell me- is she a singer, actress or is she, like so many others in our generation, famous for being famous? Please give me her name and her main profession. Leave your answer in comments. First person to answer correctly wins the Awake bronzer set! Game Rules here. Sponsored by Awake Cosmetics.

From our winner, Suzie L!

As a faithful reader of Beautysnob.com, I was surprised to see the give away of so many full size products from the very luxurious Natura Bisse Diamond line that Beauty Snob Tina raved about. I was in complete disbelief when I won. An agonizing week went by waiting for the delivery (Had they changed their minds? Did I give them the wrong address somehow?), and when the DHL man finally came, I ripped into the brown cardboard box excited to dive into some styrofoam pellets and see what I'd come up with. Instead, I found a beautiful, large, white square box tied up with ribbon! Inside was a personal card from Joaquin Serra, COO of Natura Bisse, congratulating me! Each product from the Diamond line was packaged like a jewel, nestled in a velvet lined box. Opening each package and lining up my goodies, I felt I was THE luckiest beauty snob! Thank you both for this wonderfully generous treat! Best, Suzie L.

Congrats to Suzie L. the winner of our extravagant Natura Bisse giveaway! We know many of you are disappointed but all of the items in the giveaway may be purchased at your local Neiman Marcus or Barneys New York! A BIG thank you to Natura Bisse for sponsoring this fabulous giveaway. I had a chance to meet the President and Founder of Natura Bisse from Barcelona and he is most gracious and charming, watch for his profile and our interview next week!

Susie L. will be receiving the following products from Natura Bisse:

Diamond Extreme Cream $300 - This is a can't live without item in my life. I use it everyday, 7 days a week!

Inhibit Derma-Fill$385 - Massage this in your face before your cream and you'll wake up looking like you've had botox! It really fills in lines and tightens!

Glycol Peel 50% $170 - Glyco Peeling keeps my skin smooth and blemish free, you will NOT find a better at home peel!

Diamond Bio-Lift Eye Cream $137 - I love this ultra rich eye cream, massage it with your ring finger around your eyes and watch those dry lines disappear!

Diamond Drops $300 - This is amazing at retaining moisture in your skin and you won't have to use as much Diamond Extreme cream!

Diamond Ice-Lift Mask $150 - I love this mask, I use it at least once a week to exfoliate and moisturize.

Honey Body $105 - You will not need body lotion if you use this in the shower! It's the ultimate indulgence!

Sun Defense Fluid 30spf $115 - I don't leave the house without slathering this all over my face, neck, chest, shoulders, arms and hands.

Natura Bisse is addictive, I am sure Susie will become a lifelong fan as we have!

I am very fickle when it comes to shampoos and conditioners and am constantly trying different brands. I came across the Cornelia Signature line of hair products while browsing the site to choose treatments for my next trip to NYC (Kelly's sister, Eva, went there last month and has not stopped raving about it - you will read about it later), with a name like Shine Defining shampoo and conditioner, of course I had to try it!

I was surprised to see how pretty the packaging was when I received my goodies, and even more surprised that it was made in England instead of a random cosmetic plant in Jersey. Each box has a silhouette of a tulip and the packaging resembles something you'd buy at Neiman Marcus, it is obvious that Cornelia really made the effort to make its products as high end as its services. I used the shampoo and conditioner this morning and my hair is definitely shinier and softer; it has a fairly strong fragrance from essential oils which made me feel like I was in a spa all day but many of you may not. I loved that the fragrance was floral and not some vanilla or chocolate concoction that are usually popular with spa products, as Kelly always says- we do not need to smell like food! Cornelia Zicu, the owner of Cornelia Day Resort created this line with scents that reminded her of the tranquil forests from her childhood in Romania which is deeply invigorating and calming. I also got the moisture balancing body lotion which has the same fragrance; I can smell it as I type right now and I feel so pampered, it is a light lotion that works well in the heat of summer and made my skin soft, not greasy. Shampoo $35, Conditioner $37, Body Lotion $60. Now that I've experienced the products, I really can't wait to experience the spa but until then, I asked Eva to share her day at Cornelia Day Resort with us.

UPDATE: Congrats to Michelle for guessing this is Vanessa Paradis, the French chanteuse and longtime companion of Johnny Depp. (If you do not leave your email in comments, you forfeit your win)
Not everyone can look back on their high school years without shuddering at their hair, make up and fashion styles but this actress/singer/model has nothing to be embarassed about! This was taken when she was barely out of her teens and she looks just as cute today. It took me a minute to figure out who this is, how quickly can you guess? First person to get it right will win the Awake bronzer set! Leave your answer in comments.