Product Review: Miracle Skin Transformer

I’m always a little skeptical when a product calls itself a “miracle.”  Makeup is makeup, is it not? However, I was pleasantly surprised when I tried Miracle Skin Transformer for the first time.  I’m only in my twenties; I have smile lines and some minor acne scars left over from high school, but I am not covered in wrinkles or age spots.  Because of this, I was *shocked* to find that this foundation made such a drastic difference when applied to my skin.  For the first time testing new foundation, I actually felt like I looked prettier.

The formula applied extremely comfortably.  Moisture-rich and velvety smooth, Miracle Skin Transformer went on beautifully.  The makeup evened-out color, covered blemishes flawlessly and did an incredible job of reducing the appearance of pores.  It was awesome. Seriously.

The description of the “magic” ingredient, M3 Complex, provided by its manufacturer boasts the following benefits (with which I completely agree!):

• Transform skin tone and provide an instant matifying effect
• Neutralize free radicals
• Reduce redness, calm and soothe skin
• Minimize pigment inconsistencies and discolorations
• Refine pores’ texture while softening and soothing fine lines

Miracle Skin Transformer can be purchased here for $48 and is available in the following hues:

January Escape: Comin’ Right Up

Run away! You’ve just finished the busy holidays. You’ve cooked for ten (twice), you’ve shopped, wrapped and delivered a million Christmas gifts, and you’ve kept your house clean for three successive weeks while everyone under the sun came to visit. You’ve planned a well-attended New Year’s Eve party, cleaned up the whole mess, prepped your kids to return to school and now….

You’re exhausted.

Not all of us get to take a vacation in the middle of January, but you can come VERY close.  Try Not Soap, Radio’s “I’m Not Here” body soufflé collection!  Each soufflé features a different vacation destination or happy place to which you can retreat:

I’m Not Here… I’m Really Walking the Red Carpet!

I’m Not Here… I’m Really at the Country Club!

I’m Not Here… I’m Really Island Hopping

I’m Not Here… I’m Really Lounging Poolside at a Beachfront Resort!

I’m Not Here… I’m Really on Holiday in Tuscany!

… and many more!

Each themed, fragranced, body soufflé is composed of luxurious ingredients that nourish your skin, clear your head and help you escape and relax. Treat yourself to something extra special this January!  For this month only, each soufflé is on sale ($5 off!) for $17. Our gift to you!

Stocking Stuffer Series: Blue Venom!

Toss out boring lip gloss and give something with a little kick!  DuWop Blue Venom Lip Plumping Lip Gloss uses natural oils to “bite” lips, giving them a natural flush and a fuller shape.  The slight blue tint of this remarkable formula is totally unnoticeable on your lips, but is enough of a change to make your teeth look whiter!

I started using DuWop Blue Venom last month and was shocked to find that it ACTUALLY DOES make your teeth look whiter.  I brush my teeth like everyone else, but I’ve never had any whitening done, so I definitely needed a change. I was pleased that the simple blue tint actually made the slight yellowing a lot less noticeable!

Give a gift that keeps on giving! Click here to purchase one today!

All That Glitters…

…Isn’t always gold. Sometimes it’s pink, silver, red, green or even multi-colored. ‘Tis the season for parties and fun, and what better way to add some spunk to your mani than to use the season’s hottest trend?

Here’s three different ways to wear your glittery polish:

• Rock the single finger trend and give only your ring fingers that extra sparkle. Stay in the same color family or try a bold silver or gold.
• The single stripe. Paint your nails in a neutral to semi-neutral color and use a fun glitter polish to paint one vertical stripe on each finger. For a little more pizzazz try the stripe in an off-center position.
• The glitter french manicure is oh-so-chic for this holiday season! Choose your favorite color and do a “french tip” in a coordinating glitter. It’s simple and fun!

Lucky for you, we have all the latest collections from OPI, Essie and Zoya in stock now!

Today only! 15% off everything!

Shop Black Friday at Beauty of a Site and save 15% on everything!
Use the coupon code BLOGBF2011 at checkout to get your discount!
Check out our holiday store to find someone special for everyone on your list!

Essie Cocktail Winter: Swatches!

The Essie Cocktail Winter 2011 Collection celebrates the brilliance of gems often worn at decadent holiday parties and brings the same sparkle to your fingertips to get you in the spirit of the season.

Bangle Jangle: A Lavender Amethyst
Bobbing for Baubles: A Deepest Darkest Sapphire
Brooch the Subject: A Creamy Cashmere Cameo
Cocktail Bling: A Precious Pale Gray Jewel
School of Hard Rocks: A Midnight Malachite
Size Matters: A Blazing Hot Ruby Red

Enjoy!

Daring and dark, Essie’s Dive Bar collection is new for Winter 2011.  Shimmers and frosts refresh beautiful jewel tones in time for the holidays. We love what we’re seeing!

Dive Bar: Mysterious blackest blue with shimmer
Jamaica Me Crazy: Spirited magenta with shimmer
Over the Top: Dramatic metallic midnight gray
Sexy Divide: Bold deep purple with hints of shimmer
Steel-ing the Scene: Burnished pewter cream
Trophy Wife: Perfect deep teal pearl

Tell us what you think!

 

Free Shipping in November!

Enjoy FREE SHIPPING on any $35 order placed between now and Friday at midnight!  Stock up on fall’s hottest fashions, most luxurious products and even get a jump start on the holidays. Now’s the perfect time!

Aunt Sadie’s Candles – Holiday Edition

It’s hard to believe that October is almost over. Once we roll into November, we all have one thing on our minds – the holidays! What do I get my Aunt Sally? What about Grandma Jean? Well, we know we say this all the time, but we really LOVE Aunt Sadie’s candles.  Here’s a little background:

Sadie’s nephews took her tried and true recipes, quit their jobs and started making candles. They are independently owned and have their little business in Boston. They make all the candles themselves and then they ship them to us.

All the candles are hand-poured and smell ah-mazing! They’re all wrapped in super-cute paper that completely match the scent of the candle. What’s even better is that they burn for about 70 hours, so one candle will last for a while.

Some of our favorite scents for the Fall and Winter are: Cranberry Orange, Pumpkin Pie, Pine Tree

Manicure at Home

Manicures are a treat that most girls don’t want to give up. They’re relaxing and usually last longer than doing your nails at home.  Let’s face it though, times are tough and manicures have become a luxury that most of us can only splurge on a couple of times per year. So, why not just treat yourself to a mani at home? Here’s how:

1. Start out with two dishes of warm, soapy water to soak your hands in. Soak for 2-3 minutes.

2. Pat your hands dry with a towel.  Use Essie’s Cuticle Pen to soften your cuticles and prepare them for removal or to be pushed back. At this point if you usually clip your cuticles go ahead and do that, if you’d rather not, then just push them back.

3. Now it’s time to exfoliate your hands. Use a nice scrub like One Minute Manicure Spa Treatment where a little goes a long way. Or, if your budget is a little tighter, try Qtica Smart Spa Sugar Scrub.

4. Now it’s time to file. Use your favorite nail file, or if you don’t have one you can get one here. Shape your nails however you’re comfortable, but the “it” shape right now is the Squoval. Square your nails at the top but curve them a bit at the sides to get this hip new shape.

5.  Give your hands a little massage using CND’s Scentsations Hand and Body Lotion. When you’re done, wash your hands thoroughly. Use a brush to scrub any excess debris off your nails.

6. Start your mani with a ridge filling base coat like Essie’s Fill the Gap Ridge Smoothing Base Coat or Zoya’s Get Even Ridge Filling Base Coat. Next, paint on two coats of your favorite color. Use Essie’s Corrector Pen to fix any spots where you may have gotten polish on your finger. Finally, use Zoya’s Armor Top Coat to lock in your color.  If you’re in a hurry you can use a rapid-dry spray like CND’s Solar Speed Spray.

Will you be trying this trick at home? Do you have any tips? Leave us a comment!