April 2008 Archives

Bag Snob loves Kooba's Green Bag!
Tot Snob has the adorable Ruffle Butts!
Purse Blog is wild over Delcina Mother's Day promotion!
Bella Sugar helps get a flawless face for your wedding day!

Here we go with another fabulous month of DAILY giveaways!!! Starting tomorrow, Prescriptives is giving away $4,290 of fabulous products for the entire of month of May! Each day, we will pick TWO winners, each winner will receive TWO Custom Color for Eyes and Cheeks Palettes (blue/red palette and red/orange palette). They are beautiful new limited edition palettes that launch in May at Prescriptives counters. Each palette includes 4 eye colors and 2 cheek colors. The retail for each palette is $48 and we're giving away FOUR each day for the month of May! That's a total of $192 in prizes per day!

What do you have to do to win, you ask? Well, you have to answer our daily pop quiz correctly! Each day, we will put up a quiz by Noon EST. We'll take all the correct answers at the end of the day and do a random drawing so everyone has a chance to win regardless what time they enter their answer. Game Rules after the jump! PRESCRIPTIVES WILL SHIP OUT ALL PRIZES AT THE END OF THE MONTH.

OMG! I am so sorry for the last 36 hours! Our server had an emergency migration (I have no idea what that means!). We are working hard to get the issue resolved on Bag Snob, please bear with us! Thank you for all your emails and concerns. We love you guys and can't wait to get back to work! xoxo, Tina and Kelly

Post by Beauty Snob Sharon:
With summer just around the corner, I am on the lookout for makeup to give my face that effortless sun-kissed glow, like I just got back from a relaxing week of sipping champagne on a yacht in St. Tropez (wouldn’t that be nice!). I am loving Chanel’s new summer colors. Chanel just got a new creative director for makeup, Peter Philips, and he is whipping up some wonderful bronzes, golds and shimmery tons all set to hit stores in July.

I have a feeling that Chanel’s $30 gold nail polish, a limited edition shade called Gold Fiction, will be this summer’s equivalent to Vamp and Black Satin. It comes in an opaque gold case and Christine Dagousset, who is the executive vice president of Fragrance and Beauté for Chanel, said that high-end pigments were used to get the color and finish just right, hence the shade retailing for $10 over the regular $20 price tag. Not that the price tag will stop Chanel devotees from buying the new shade, but for $20 I thought I was already getting high-end pigments!?
In any case, there are plenty of other stand-outs in this new collection including Facettes D’Or, a finely milled gold loose powder that is said to read as a subtle glow on the skin ($56), Gold Light Glossimer lip gloss ($26), Rouge Hydrabase lipstick shades in copper, plum and coral (each $27), and a quad eye shadow palette with gold, coffee, ivory and dark green eye colors ($56).

I have always had a weakness for Chanel. Everything from their soft brushes to their sleek, black packaging brings a smile to my face so, I can’t wait to hit the beach (Chanel sunglasses in tow!), decked out in these fabulous new shades.

Get Chanel at Saks Fifth Avenue!

I went to Saks this weekend to use my Friends and Family discount (15% off cosmetics- make up never goes on sale so you can only imagine how excited I was!) and stocked up on the newest Bobbi invention (the woman is brilliant!), custom palettes for mixing and matching my favorite shades! I like the convenience of eyeshadow quads but I usually only use one or two colors which means the other shades are a total waste! With this custom compact, I was able to choose three fab shadows that I love and will use often (the shimmers: Beige, Ash and Snow) and a blush (Pale pink)-- all in one easy to use compact! You can switch out the colors depending on the season or your whim, the pieces literally pop out like a lego. I am totally obsessed, this will make traveling with make up SO easy! But the real reason I love it is because it is just so incredibly fun. The mirror on the compact is also nice and big, again, am mad for the custom palettes! I am going back tomorrow to get a few matte shadows to balance the shimmer washes, this is completely addicting! At Bobbi Brown counters worldwide. Shadows: $20 Compact: $10

UPDATE: Congratulations Kyl! Thanks to everyone who participated, it was a tough decision!

What could be better than giving mom a little CHANEL on her special day!?!? In honor of all mothers, we're giving away a bottle of the most classic fragrance of all, CHANEL No.5! To win, you have to tell us your most fond memory of MOM in 50 words or less. We'll pick a winner in one week, on Thursday May 1st, and you will receive the bottle by Mother's Day!!! We've even gift wrapped it for you in pretty CHANEL wrapping paper :)

Leave your answers in comments, US residents only. Have fun!!!

Papierblog takes a look at the difficulty of walking in 6 inch heels
Stiletto Jungle names the best pedicure colors for spring.
All About the Pretty latest skin care love is in holistic products in Tammy Fender's Epi-Peel!
Bag Bliss discovers a handful of eco-friendly handbags.
Bag Snob exclusive interview with Derek Lam of Tod's!
Coquette loves dressing up in cute blouses for Spring.
Fashion Indie's Kristen May talks about her Gossip Girl worth headbands.
Fashiontribes piles on the charming, non-cheesy craftsy jewelry.
KRiSTOPHER is wanting, wearing, and hating snakeskin bags and shoes.
Second City Style tries GOing junior at Target
Shrimpton Couture shares her Vintage Diary entry.
StyleBakery.com - Celebrate the return of Sex and the City with Cosabella lingerie inspired by your four favorite ladies
Stylehive's Next Big Thing: Mexico's Fashion Phenom Paola Hernandez.
WE LOVE BEAUTY.com met up with celebrity manicurist, Melissa Bozant to discuss the latest mani & pedi trends.

Gina Brooke (left) and Soul Lee (right)

shu uemura is known throughout the beauty world for its luxurious quality, amazing skincare and hand-crafted brushes. Sadly, the man behind the brand, Shu Uemura, died last year, but he left behind a legacy of wonderfully trained artists. We would like to share a little about two of shu uemura’s premier makeup artists: Gina Brooke and Soul Lee. (Read about these artists after the jump.)

I was sent a sample of the Institut Esthederm Paris body Shaping Multi-Target Cream last week to review. I was intrigued by its claims; a powerful cream that targets the three factors that cause cellulite: water, fat and fibers. It is supposed to restore the hydrolipid balance and fortify tissues to reduce dimpled appearance of skin. Hum, pretty hefty claims for a pretty smelling jar of cream. I did some research and interviewed several dermatologists and all told me the same thing: cellulite can not be removed by a topical cream. Determined to find out for myself, I've been diligently massaging this to my thighs. Here is my review:

Consistency: Gooey at first but absorbed into my skin immediately.
Scent: Fairly strong, citrus notes and perfume-y. I don't mind that though.
Residue: None but it left a light sheen on my skin which I like.
Packaging: Lightweight plastic jar, 200ml.
Price: 65,00 € .
Overall: A great smelling and moisturizing body cream, my skin looks nice but still have a little bit of dimpling on upper back of thighs, I am only 97 pounds but I've had a baby. I don't know if a cream will fix this but I am damned if I don't keep trying!

At Esthederm.com

My feet get really cracked in the winter, especially since I’m barefoot around the house so much. The Eucerin foot cream felt great on my feet, and I really noticed a difference after using it for a few nights. It is fragrance free and contains Alpha Hydroxy acids and urea to gently exfoliate and moisturize without stinging or irritating the skin, like so many creams. I like to apply it generously, and then put my socks on to seal in the moisture.

My hands are in good shape, but I do like to make sure I moisturize them at night. The problem is that greasy creams can leave greasy fingerprints on my books (I’m an avid reader, and I can’t go to bed without reading!). The Eucerin cream feels luxurious going on, but it dries quickly so that my books are protected! It too contains Alpha Hydroxy acids and urea. I also like to apply it to my knees and elbows.

The best part is that these creams are inexpensive and readily available. At Drugstore.com: Foot Creme for $5.03, and Hand Creme for $4.76.