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Get Polished for the Holidays with Essie!

Comments Off 01 December 2008

I'm just going to say it; I hate polishing my nails. Usually, I do a good job on my toenails, but if I attempt to do my fingernails, it looks like a child painted them. I'm just no good at it. While I love to get mani's and pedi's, the fact of the mattter is, I just can't afford to keep up with it.

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Comments Off 01 December 2008

Beauty, Fashion, Makeup, Review, Sephora, Skincare

Best Of Beauty 2008! Best Compact Powder-Foundation In One & Bronzer! And the Winners Are…

Comments Off 25 November 2008

Yes it is that time of year! I have reviewed some of the best bronzers and powders out there on the beauty market. And I have chosen my favorite brands! And of course these are the Best of Beauty 2008 from Couture in the City!

Accessories, Beauty, Fashion, How-to, Makeup, Stores

Fall Make-Up & Beauty Tips! Smashbox 2008 Rapture Collection!

No Comments 20 November 2008

Yes it tis' the season to look your most beautiful self! And to be cheery about it! Yes the holidays are just right around the corner! And now is the time to start preparing those holiday gift ideas. Or adding the latest cosmetic line of colors to your own beauty routine!

Accessories, Beauty, Designer Brands, Fashion, Makeup, Sephora

Touch And Go Make-Up Kit’s From Dior – For The Busy Woman

No Comments 13 October 2008

From catwalk-inspired cosmetics to cutting-edge skincare and timeless fragrances, Christian Dior has brought us some of the most luxurious, trendsetting, and fashionable beauty products around. It's this magical mix of couture-meets-cosmetics that not only attracts celebrities, supermodels, and the society set, but also has solidified Dior's reputation as one of the most unabashedly stylish beauty brands in the world.

Beauty, Celebrity Style, Fashion, MAC, Makeup, Tips, Trends

Bright Pink Lips…Hot or Not? Hot Pink Lipstick for Spring.

6 Comments 29 September 2008

The lighter shades of hot pink that were seen on the runway are the perfect compliment to winter florals, grays and muted shades of plum and navy.

Beauty, Fashion, How-to, Makeup, Sephora, Skincare, Tips

Your Pass To Backstage Beauty – Rock The Radient Look With Smashbox

1 Comment 01 September 2008

Simple, chic, and sometimes with freckles shining through, the au natural look gets updated and subtly illuminated with peachy, pinky shades to give a slight punch that looks almost doll-like.

Beauty, Fashion, Makeup, Review

Fall Makeup Trends: Elizabeth Arden Color Intrigue Eyeshadow Review

1 Comment 27 August 2008

Now I know what you may be thinking; blue eyeshadow? I was skeptical too...before I got this lovely duo, I dismissed blue eyeshadow as something I wore in middle school, sadly paired with deep red matte lipstick (hey, it was the 90's, okay?).

Beauty, Fashion, How-to, Makeup, Sephora, Skincare, Tips

Fall Trend For Beauty: The Power Pout – Get The Dark Lip Look

No Comments 12 August 2008

Fall beauty is going dark and sensuous. Dark aubrey and chocolate colors are in. Deep and glossy or dark and matte is the look to achieve. The chocolate look is very decadent and rich. To get the look, we get advice from top notch make-up artists in the biz.

Beauty, Contests, Makeup, PR Marketing

Today’s Beauty Exclusive! Enter To Become The Next Breakthrough In Beauty Product Star!

No Comments 01 August 2008

Ok my beauty divas! Here is your chance to become the next Breakthrough In Beauty star! Ok, so you’ve had that really good idea in the back of your head about creating that next cosmetic brand. Or that all natural anti-aging skincare line. Maybe you have even gone as far to create that basement chemist [...]

Beauty, Makeup, Sephora

Great Beauty Tips For Tired Eyes!

Comments Off 22 July 2008

In a continuation of our beauty regiment, last Friday we made your eyes look fabulous with faux lashes. After the weekend, (and all that partying!). Your eyes are probably stressed and tired looking. Well again from our friends at Sephora, they have got great tips to make those tired eyes awake again. Banish those under [...]

Beauty, How-to, Makeup, Sephora

Today’s Beauty: Three Steps To Getting Dramatic & Flirty Eyes!

1 Comment 18 July 2008

Get flash with your lashes! Here’s how! Get dramatic eyes quickly! And go wild with three easy steps to getting faux lashes, with a splash of glam! 1st Step: Start with mascara Make Up Forever Mascara Coat lashes with black mascara prior to false lash application; the extra texture will help faux lashes better adhere. [...]

Beauty, Celebrity Style, Makeup

Today’s Beauty – Gwyneth, Elizabeth, Carolyn, And Hilary Get “Sensuous” For Estee Lauder

Comments Off 11 July 2008

For Today’s Beauty, we are featuring the gorgeous than ever faces of Estee Lauder. And you can’t get more Sensuous than this. Gwyneth Paltrow and Elizabeth Hurley – the iconic faces of Estee Lauder. Are launching the latest campaign for the perfume house and international cosmetic brand. The distinctive perfume line – Sensuous. Gwyneth Paltrow [...]