tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25325703508466663922024-03-12T16:08:24.237-07:00Gloss Addiction...my life in makeup...gloss_ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14178460969315287337noreply@blogger.comBlogger145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532570350846666392.post-10787546330550586902012-10-30T19:00:00.000-07:002012-11-01T14:43:00.085-07:00My Khaleesi Costume!I loooooooooooooooooooove Game of Thrones. And of all the characters, Daenerys Targaryen (aka Khaleesi) is my absolute favorite. She's just exquisite with her dragons and her long flowy platinum blond hair and she looks great even when her outfit starts to fall apart from enduring an endless Jesus Walk through the desert. I am obsessed, so it was only fitting that I paid homage to her this Halloween. My makeup was all nudes and browns to stay true to Khaleesi's costume color palette. <br />
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Here she is in all her glory:<br />
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And here I am in all my fandom. I'll just say what you're thinking: I needed more muscle and less stomach to even come close to her fabulousness, but it was damn fun to try.<br />
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Despite multiple attempts to bribe my fiance into dressing up as <u><a href="http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/Drogo" target="_blank">Khal Drogo</a></u> (Khaleesi's husband), he chose to be Lil Wayne instead, so we made quite the random couple.<br />
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Since Khaleesi is the Mother of Dragons, I dressed my dog up accordingly.</div>
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I love Halloween because my friends and I always make an effort to get together and no one is allowed to not dress up. This year, we did the San Francisco pub crawl on Polk Street and -- even though I despise the overuse of this word nowadays -- it was EPIC. <br />
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gloss_ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14178460969315287337noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532570350846666392.post-89044114385864538612012-10-29T19:47:00.001-07:002012-10-29T19:47:22.650-07:00Sally Hansen Gem CrushI thought this Gem Crush line from Sally Hansen was going to be my ticket to Nail Paradise over the Holidays, but it seems it just wasn't meant to be. To her credit, Ms. Hansen assembled an amazing array of colors (check the full lineup<a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2237109&productId=xlsImpprod4141881&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat80068#sku2237111" target="_blank"> here</a>), but the polish just didn't have any staying power for me. I'm used to glitter polishes that are almost too thick and annoyingly difficult to remove, like the one from American Apparel I reviewed <a href="http://glossaddiction.blogspot.com/2012/02/party-nails.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Granted, I'm no lady of leisure -- I do my own dishes, walk my own dogs then wash my own hands -- so I guess my lifestyle just isn't conducive to this thin a polish. It literally chipped within minutes of drying, and the next day, half the polish was gone from my fingers!<br />
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I might try another layer of topcoat before I discard this bottle completely, because as you can see, it is quite pretty. This color is called "Big Money"...maybe it was intended for ladies of leisure after all.<br />
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gloss_ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14178460969315287337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532570350846666392.post-40837258260306689782012-10-05T14:15:00.001-07:002012-10-05T14:15:45.572-07:00Smokey, Sultry and Bridal?I was thumbing through the latest issue of Vanity Fair, and decided to start looking for wedding day makeup inspiration. All the looks that jumped out at me consisted of subtle smokey eyes and soft pink lips. Whenever I do my makeup for a special event, I always work on my eyes the longest. I need them defined, or I just look tired in pictures. The subtle smokey eye could work particularly well as my bridal look because it won't be so drastic on my facial structure: medium-sized almond-shaped eyes with just a slight crease, and full lips. Of the 2 examples below, I could probably achieve Olivia Thirlby's the most. <br />
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I love how this L'Oreal model's eyes are outlined in purple. She's a lot fairer than I am though, so this might not work on me 100%.</div>
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Here's Olivia Thirlby's smokey eye/soft lip. I really like the violet color of her eyeshadow. I think this is beautiful and totally achievable. A definite project for this weekend!</div>
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gloss_ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14178460969315287337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532570350846666392.post-31501086947202886262012-09-30T19:21:00.000-07:002012-10-04T14:31:09.415-07:00Think We're Getting Maui'ed...Just got back from a location scouting trip to Maui, and I am going through some serious beach withdrawals. At least I know if all goes well, I'll be back on that beautiful island in a year for my wedding. And at least I'll always have my pictures when I start to miss this view:<br />
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Beaches call for a truly tailored makeup routine, given the sweatiness and saltiness of it all. I lived in 2 coats of mascara, gloss and the occassional sweep of bronzer the entire 8 days I was in Hawaii. I snapped this picture for my Instagram (@gloss_e) and was asked what lip color I was wearing - it's Buxom lipgloss in Sugar. This is my fool-proof go-to gloss - it looks great ANYwhere you wear it. From the Beach to the Ballroom, it just works.<br />
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Because I'm going through my beach withdrawals, I spent the entire afternoon trying to recreate this look and recapture that vacation feeling with three new gloses that are included in <a href="http://www.sephora.com/give-me-some-lip-P375519?skuId=1453901">Sephora's "Give Me Some Lip"</a> collection (which is back in stock!!). I played with:<br />
- Bite Beauty Lip Shine in Vintage (sheer mauve)<br />
- Laura Mercier Lip Glace in Baby Doll (soft pink shimmer)<br />
- Tarte LipSurgence Natural Matte Lip Tint in Hope (warm rose)<br />
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This Bite Beauty Lip Shine had a faint cherry Starburst smell when I first applied it to my lips - I loved it! It's a slight shade darker than my natural lipcolor, and had a nice shine to it.<br />
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Laura Mercier's Lip Glace in Baby Doll had more sparkles than the Bite gloss, so it looks more shiny in pictures.<br />
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The Tarte LipSurgence color is matte - I'm a gloss girl, but this formula would probably be fabulous on a windy beach. It has great staying-power and hasn't dried my lips out yet. I've had it on for four hours, and that's usually enough time for my lips to acheieve Sahara Staus.<br />
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Sad to say this little exercise didn't help me feel like I was in Maui again, but I was psyched to finally dig into this box. It's been sitting on my bathroom counter tormeting me with its pretty shiny packaging. Was definitley worth the wait, and I'm looking forward to trying out the rest of the lippies.<br />
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Two of my most recent (and most coveted!) Sephora purchases are pictured here. I'm so excited to dive into their latest <a href="http://www.sephora.com/give-me-some-lip-P375519">Give Me Some Lip collection</a>. Sephora, Bite, Laura Mercier, Hourglass, Tarte AND Fresh all in one package?! Give me some lip NOW! I've been dying to experiment with some of these brands, and love the ones that I've already tried. Given my addict status, I'm super proud of myself for holding out on opening all of these, but I have one too many Buxom glosses to finish up :)</div>
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The other product I'm featuring in this post (in the first picture, with my doggy brother, Hercules :) is <a href="http://www.sephora.com/volcanic-minerals-volumizing-mascara-P375342">Korres' Volcanic Minerals Mascara</a>. This stuff ROCKS (pun intended). It makes my lashes super dark and super thick. I haven't experienced the curl ability that other reviewers have been raving about, but its' other abilities more than make up for it. In the picture above, I'm wearing 2-3 coats on my top and lower lashes, and not much else. When a mascara defines your lashes this well, you don't need much more to draw attention to your eyes. </div>
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I love this picture of Hercules and I, by the way. If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram (@gloss_e), you know that I'm a certified crazy dog lady. Dogs just love you so much and so unconditionally, I think we can all take a queue from them. On that note, I'm gonna go take mine for a quick walk, otherwise, we'd be like this all day:</div>
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We're engaged!!! This goofy picture is now infamous among our friends & family (it's how we announced it). Every time I look at it, I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. Our 14-year-old relationship is renewed and infused with new energy and lots more love. <br />
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Needless to say, I've been less focused on makeup lately as I'm obsessing over venues and color schemes and flower species...there are too many details in wedding planning! Of course, when I get that far, you'll be kept abreast of all the decisions I make...especially the ones involving lipgloss.<br />
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Last week, I had the honor of being one of the guests at a super intimate wedding in beautiful Napa Valley. It makes think twice about throwing my money away on a huge wedding...this was small, special, and a true celebration of love. That's exactly what I want for my own wedding...one day :) For now, I'll keep my wallet focused on my new lash obsession: Dolly Wink lashes by Koji. I recently bought two pairs from the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_in_-2_p_4_21?me=A31HCFF5FVEJ48&rh=p_4%3AKoji&ie=UTF8&qid=1343750944">Tokyo Japanese Outlet on Amazon</a>, and couldn't be happier with my purchase. With their expert eye-opening design by Tsubasa Masuwaka and light, fluttery structure, applying these lashes makes you an instant flirt - don't say I didn't warn you! I'm wearing the "Sweet Girly" lashes (in the turquoise packaging) in the pictures above - will do another post with the "Dolly Sweet" lashes soon! <br />
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My boyfriend's grandma celebrated her 90th birthday this past weekend - how amazing is that?! She's one of the funniest, toughest, most blunt people I know and I just hope I have an ounce of her personality when I'm 90. Her party colors were brown and pink, so I thought it was most appropriate to celebrate with pink gloss. Buxom is my absolute favorite line of gloss (for its moisturizing, plumping and coloring powers) and I chose the color Tonya for this party. Check it out/buy it <a href="http://www.sephora.com/buxom-lips-P174213?skuId=980995">here</a>. It's described as a 'hot pink sparkle' on Sephora's site, but it's actually more mild on. Very wearable, but still super fun.gloss_ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14178460969315287337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532570350846666392.post-36709487706098634402012-07-15T15:30:00.001-07:002012-07-15T15:38:30.491-07:00Victoria's Secret Sale!The other day, I wandered into Victoria's Secret on a whim and was greeted by a major sale on their entire line of <a href="http://search2.victoriassecret.com/?q=beauty+rush" target="_blank">Beauty Rush</a> products - everything's 50% off! I looooooove me a sale and needless to say, I made out like a bandit on gloss. All this for $19 :)<br />
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This gloss has TONS of glitter so it's not subtle -- best suited for nightlife. It has a nice grapefruit flavor/scent and in terms of stickiness, it's pretty comparable to your average gloss. I like it, but I won't say I love it. I did love the price though. At only $3.50, this was completely worth taking a risk. In these shots, I applied about two thin coats of the gloss to my lips:<br />
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<br />gloss_ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14178460969315287337noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532570350846666392.post-1160613644922180512012-07-10T10:56:00.000-07:002012-07-10T11:17:05.473-07:00Boscia to the RescueIf your skin is in need of a pick-me-up, I recommend the<a href="http://www.bosciaskincare.com/newsite/product_detail.php?cPath=0&products_id=116&category=&dept_id=43" target="_blank"> Luminizing Black Mask from Boscia</a>. And it's been a while since I've taken to any kind of mask/treatment, so take this recommendation seriously! I mean sure, you'll start off looking like a football player gone crazy with facepaint, but your skin truly ends up ... luminescent. Plus, this is a peel-off mask - WAY more fun than your standard wash-off mask!<br />
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<br />gloss_ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14178460969315287337noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532570350846666392.post-73253378719792568342012-07-08T23:14:00.000-07:002012-07-08T23:15:06.562-07:00Summer FeverAs soon as June hits, I'm overcome with an incurable case of Summer Fever. And since it's MID JULY, I'm positively burning up with an insatiable need to be in a beach cabana, intermittently soaking up the sun and dipping into the ocean. When I finally get the chance to do all of the above, I'll be toting along the following Summer essentials:<br />
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<a href="http://www.burtsbees.com/product-line/radiance/" target="_blank">Burt's Bees Radiance</a> products are my sweet-smelling, ultra-moisturizing surprise finds of this Summer. I'm currently hooked on their body wash (I'm obsessed how the smell lingers in the air after I've taken a shower), and their body lotion (it gives the body a nice subtle sheen and has the same amazing creamy-rosy fragrance of the body wash). I discovered the <a href="http://hamptonsuncare.com/usa/index.php" target="_blank">Hampton Sun SPF 15 Gel</a> last year, and have been hooked on it ever since. It's even more important during these hot Summer months. I carry it in my purse and spray it everywhere the sun hits my body! Since tomorrow is promising to be in the 100's, I'll have it on hand from 6AM on!<br />
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<br />gloss_ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14178460969315287337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532570350846666392.post-89979539496076387982012-06-29T21:45:00.000-07:002012-06-29T21:45:00.005-07:00Bat Your Way out of Anything<a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/" target="_blank">Bed, Bath & Beyond</a> is becoming as dangerous as Target! I walked in there for a set of cookie-cutters and walked out with travel toothpaste (no trips planned, btw), birthday candles (for no one in particular), and 2 sets of eyelashes (at least these impulse buys are true to my character). Here's one set of lashes I purchased from Duo. It even came with a travel-sized glue (but again, no trips in my foreseeable future!).<br />
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Pretty, right? I love how wispy and flirty these are. You can bat your way out of anything with them on :) Check out the difference between plain-jane me and lashed-out me:<br />
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I DID have to chop off a significant section of these lashes to fit my eyes (about a centimeter, to be exact), and because of this, they didn't fit my eyes perfectly. After about 5 hours of wear time, the inner corners started to flick out, which was annoying. I'd say this set is perfect for a dinner and drinks out in the city, but not much more than that. They wouldn't stand the TRUE lash test of time (dinner, drinks, dancing, more drinks, and 4th meal). But at $9, I can't really complain!<br />
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Butter makes <i>everything</i> better. And Revlon proves that lips are no exception to this rule. I know there are about a gagillion posts on their <a href="http://www.revlon.com/Revlon-Home/Products/Lips/Lipcolor/Revlon-ColorBurst-Lip-Butter.aspx" target="_blank">Colorburst Lip Butters</a>,
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Next is my absolute favorite - a bright red-orange, Tutti Fruti. This gal gets 2 swatches.<br />
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I like this pink, too. Sweet Tart.<br />
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Last but not least, a very pale lip color called Creamsicle. <br />
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Here's a class picture of the packaging, in the order presented above (L-R): Creme Brulee, Tutti Fruti, Sweet Tart, Creamsicle. Go A's! ;)<br />
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Below are a few shots of one of my favorites - InFATuation in "La Lip Jolie." It's part of the now discontinued Fusion Beauty line, but you can still find it on <a href="http://www.beauty.com/products/prod.asp?pid=224112&catid=12885&cmbProdBrandFilter=61849&mp=True&aid=338669&aparam=224112" target="_blank">Beauty.com</a>. <br />
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<br />gloss_ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14178460969315287337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532570350846666392.post-17805256335726324802012-02-21T12:15:00.000-08:002012-02-21T12:15:27.404-08:00Party NailsThe past holiday weekend, I ventured up to Tahoe for a stay in a massive 6,000 square-foot PARTY MANSION. I arrived plain-faced and bare-nailed ready for a relaxing weekend in the hot tub, and the boyfriend's crazy cousins were not havin it! Within 20 minutes of being there, I'd taken 2 shots of vodka, coated my nails with 4 layers of <a href="http://store.americanapparel.net/nailpolsg.html?cid=2143&c=MeteorShower">American Apparel's Supernova glitter polish</a> and had cropped a plain white T to make my outfit bottle-service-and-club-ready. <br />
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If you're in the market for a glitter polish, do yourself a favor and <a href="http://store.americanapparel.net/nailpolsg.html?cid=2143&c=MeteorShower">check this one out</a>. I still have it on my nails and it's 5 days old with barely any chips. Those in the "glitter polish know" can appreciate that kind of longevity. <br />
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Here's a blurry shot of my nails at their freshest state:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDC5fnfAXzEdbM2s-c0PSlFyaVZDAcoIOPY3Y_kTKY-C74cZ2y4U-HDFHiJsUSDToEnjQpQlo-VNPHyJKxLB9yiju28p6R6-5SoS9ujj_sOTrpSs9BQtoQ8Vc7_wmSX6-RsazbHI_05k/s1600/blog1106+128.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDC5fnfAXzEdbM2s-c0PSlFyaVZDAcoIOPY3Y_kTKY-C74cZ2y4U-HDFHiJsUSDToEnjQpQlo-VNPHyJKxLB9yiju28p6R6-5SoS9ujj_sOTrpSs9BQtoQ8Vc7_wmSX6-RsazbHI_05k/s640/blog1106+128.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Clockwise from the top: Buxom lipgloss in Jackie, Bare Minerals Prime Time shadow in Sandalwood, Pete's Coffee & Tea Xiao's Blend Tea, Bare Minerals Prime Time shadow in Bronzed Twig, Fusion Beauty cream blush in Bella.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The two cream shadows are part of the<u> </u><a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/bare-escentuals-strike-it-rich-mini-primer-collection?ID=614191">"Strike it Rich"</a> 5-piece holiday set from Bare Escentuals. It's available exclusively at Macy's. Even though they're both shades of brown, I can't decide which one I like better. But if I had to make a distinction between the two, Sandalwood has more of a romantic light sparkle to it, while Bronzed Twig is a darker, more polished matte.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm still SUPER addicted to Buxom glosses. They're formulated so perfectly that they double as gloss and chap stick for me. My go-to Winter gloss for sure. "Jackie" is a cool pink shade with very subtle shimmer. My cheeks are dressed in "Bella," a pink-mauve shade, from Fuscion Beauty. This blush goes on smoothly and layers on top of foundation with no issues at all. It was also on sale at Nordstrom for the (almost painful!) price of $7.50. The line is going out of business and clearing out its inventory everywhere, so hop on this if you haven't already! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>gloss_ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14178460969315287337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532570350846666392.post-19573155561809258592011-09-03T11:16:00.000-07:002011-09-03T11:16:08.415-07:00Give it to me StraightOn the eve of yet another job transition, I thought I should freshen up my look to get into the spirit of "new beginnings." (And to make it so that peeps stop short and say, 'Wow, check out the hair on the new girl!') Thanks to a killer deal from Living Social, I got a Brazillian Blowout at <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/brandon-hair-studio-san-francisco">Brandon Hair Studio</a> in SF. I'm happy with the results, but the 48-hour wait before washing my hair is KILLING ME. <br />
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Anywho, here are my before & after shots. The before shots are pretty gnarly:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After my appointment, I went straight to Happy Hour to celebrate a good friend's birthday and my new 'do.</div><br />
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To show you what these look like on, I had to take a series of those embarrassing self portraits a la the teeny boppers and wannabe strippers on MySpace ... don't you judge me! <br />
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gloss_ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14178460969315287337noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532570350846666392.post-26941918413307999422011-07-13T18:12:00.000-07:002011-07-13T18:15:13.793-07:00Summer in the HamptonsIf you're anything like me, sunshine is your antidote to gloomy moods, too much work and general cranky pantsy-ness. But it's also an annoying source of heat rashes when coupled with gobs of thick, smelly sunblock. <br />
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Which is why I'm developing a mild obsession with <a href="http://www.hamptonsuncare.com/usa/index.php">Hampton Sun's</a> line of products. They help you maintain standard levels of sun worship while protecting you under a silky-light, yummy-smelling SPF. Their spray on gel is the biz-nazz, and my second order of it just came in yesterday:<br />
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SPF gel on your right, their Privet Bloom fragrance on your left. All of their products have the same great fragrance (except for their face stuff, which is unscented), and I love it so much that I HAD to order the eau de toilette. <br />
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I will be sporting both products all summer long!gloss_ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14178460969315287337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532570350846666392.post-14466334711920580722011-06-13T15:31:00.000-07:002011-06-13T15:31:15.364-07:00Still AddictedFeels like a lifetime since I've hit "new post!!" But between a little breathing room at work and inspiration from newbie blogging buddies, I've found some motivation. Whatever I lagged in blogging, I made up for in purchasing (shocking, I know). Below are a few of the goodies I acquired in my hiatus.<br />
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You'll be happy to know I'm still addicted to gloss, and lately, I'm addicted to a specific brand. Buxom has been rocking my world with their line of sheer, shimmery, minty lip polishes. Feels like they infuse my lips with actual superhero powers. The latest addition to my Buxom collection is the <a href="http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P284302&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=5984#BVRRWidgetID">Fashion Show ... & Tell</a> set. For $29, you get 7 mini tubes of the good stuff. All in wearable shades (and I know this word is relative, but trust me). <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Just to prove how wearable they are, here's Sugar (it's the color on your far left, above).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnpGksTUKhmWqivEJTDrfycUklYtaAdjVJFsuuE2JZ-RmY-65UWzr309HMP9WIrnJtHk2sUDct0PLZvWyFHorrTmMSUSLs5eIbCH_gFb_G4EAVx_ulawE9Ak3nJ4qdwp62nwdEljhkp0U/s1600/sugar1.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnpGksTUKhmWqivEJTDrfycUklYtaAdjVJFsuuE2JZ-RmY-65UWzr309HMP9WIrnJtHk2sUDct0PLZvWyFHorrTmMSUSLs5eIbCH_gFb_G4EAVx_ulawE9Ak3nJ4qdwp62nwdEljhkp0U/s320/sugar1.gif" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div>Buxom also has a line of fun <a href="http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P267305&categoryId=C22533">cream eyeshadows that are all named after dogs</a>. I love cream shadows and I'm a crazy dog lady, so this one was a no-brainer. The shade below is "mutt." It's a super glittery taupe that clings to your lid all day long. Mutt is accompanied by Sonia Kashuk's eye liner palette, NARS blush in Angelica and Ecotool's blush brush.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGdn1Zff-U7xJqACnYWQm_eHwzL3G9Ti39gNFwUi8moeIuvevgKZwkwRD3PLuRHeWKoDd3OvqT2gQkl4AtAJEm_LiCSNvAFTZeFQOr5Mq4S-nrRatGxhuQufKk4GKxJv3w46Koxgo-Quk/s1600/narssoniabuxomeco.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGdn1Zff-U7xJqACnYWQm_eHwzL3G9Ti39gNFwUi8moeIuvevgKZwkwRD3PLuRHeWKoDd3OvqT2gQkl4AtAJEm_LiCSNvAFTZeFQOr5Mq4S-nrRatGxhuQufKk4GKxJv3w46Koxgo-Quk/s640/narssoniabuxomeco.jpg" t8="true" width="382" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To take it all off, I'm loving <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/yes-to-cucumbers-natural-glow-facial-towelettes/qxp260010">Yes to Cucumbers facial towelettes</a>. They smell awesome and are excellent at removing stubborn mascara, cream shadows with staying power and layers of concealer, bronzer, highlighter and blush. AND they don't leave a weird residue on my skin like other towelettes do. I've also fallen back in love with <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Neutrogena-R-Foaming-Scrub-Deep-Clean-R-4.2-Oz/10849663?adid=77777777913300000060&wmlspartner=PSGooglePLA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=10849663">Neutrogena's Deep Clean Invigorating foaming scrub</a>. This is a blast from my 8th grade past, but since I'm older and wiser now, I don't use it on my face - I use it on my body. I go through like one a week. It feels that amazing! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl1gkT5gzsuXIHQuaeQ0cQmF022FRoJDQoEcuyYXmx_gBjZPVVPgZ1CZ3wctxh6GHJSKsQC170_O58WtRUIedv51rViJ2TPPnTN9kQCoedKGFiK8LwzJiRLUhDoa8gBvnX0NFWRjDazFU/s1600/neutrogenacucumbers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl1gkT5gzsuXIHQuaeQ0cQmF022FRoJDQoEcuyYXmx_gBjZPVVPgZ1CZ3wctxh6GHJSKsQC170_O58WtRUIedv51rViJ2TPPnTN9kQCoedKGFiK8LwzJiRLUhDoa8gBvnX0NFWRjDazFU/s640/neutrogenacucumbers.jpg" t8="true" width="640" /></a> <br />
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I've sincerely missed this! Talk to you soon (:gloss_ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14178460969315287337noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532570350846666392.post-54913686816342151442011-01-17T18:23:00.000-08:002011-01-27T10:20:58.205-08:00NARS Pampa/Stolen Kisses DuoKnowing full-well that I shouldn't, I paid Sephora a visit over that crucial week before Christmas. I had all my presents pretty much bought, my beauty presents DEFINITELY bought, so me and my debit card were just askin' for trouble. Luckily, the store was in such a state of disarray that I manged to leave with just a few items, including this $10 steal from NARS - a <a href="http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P196031&categoryId=B70#BVRRWidgetID">Pampa/Stolen Kisses stain/gloss duo</a>. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Wish I could read this. I could be missing out on all sorts of lash tips!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDjcfHYF4GdNujxKCViZFTVAk5nsYW47DvlSKKe1lcDD9P7MQyXF7WwM1oBsYHGsXGl1KvQCCgBL1Z61DPtHHRDirQ2y-4aVIv8jUTvJz3XCdDmwX-5hLI0Lkb5yawMvPxJNLDoMGP94/s1600/japantown+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDjcfHYF4GdNujxKCViZFTVAk5nsYW47DvlSKKe1lcDD9P7MQyXF7WwM1oBsYHGsXGl1KvQCCgBL1Z61DPtHHRDirQ2y-4aVIv8jUTvJz3XCdDmwX-5hLI0Lkb5yawMvPxJNLDoMGP94/s640/japantown+001.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6KEUv61lEjKq4PFdCgliatHj259Oqb_o7dloBkDoxNZZhrQbqCWRH1UCgwLxqn1ZFFUpPwikYtcpo8qDT5lzQYICMvZtGZTpVaA-aW-dtd5GQBht-mn0-Wegt5ZnO_uogX2Bf6hunno/s1600/35s+017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6KEUv61lEjKq4PFdCgliatHj259Oqb_o7dloBkDoxNZZhrQbqCWRH1UCgwLxqn1ZFFUpPwikYtcpo8qDT5lzQYICMvZtGZTpVaA-aW-dtd5GQBht-mn0-Wegt5ZnO_uogX2Bf6hunno/s640/35s+017.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Over the cozy Holiday Break, the BF and I took a trip to Japantown to shake up our "lounge on the coach all day long" routine. Living so close to San Francisco, you'd think this is something we've done a million times, but in the twelve years we've been together, we've NEVER done a day trip to JTown! So we lived it up - got a taste of Sophie's infamous crepes and ran around taking pictures like we were tourists. And I happened upon on a stash of lashes on sale for $1.50 each!! I bought 2 pairs of these 'half-type' lashes - one for me, and one for my sister. I like them so much I'm thinking about going back for more. Wish I could read what brand they are. The last two pics show you what they look like on - please pardon the red, chapped lips! </div>gloss_ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14178460969315287337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532570350846666392.post-33902365071059420032011-01-11T09:55:00.000-08:002011-01-11T10:51:06.464-08:00Heart of Haiti<div style="margin: 0px;">Once I had a legion of followers, my secret hope was to turn my blog into a platform for raising awareness around important causes. Now that I know that blog popularity is harder to achieve than it looks, I'll start by reaching out to the handful of you who read me :)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px;">January 12 marks the year anniversary of the devastating 7.0 earthquake that left Haiti in ruins. The outpouring of help following the quake was unprecedented, but has since tapered off. Haiti can still use all the help it can get to rebuild and Macys.com is bringing you a new opportunity to reach out. <a href="http://bit.ly/HeartofHaiti-ShopforABetterWorld">Heart of Haiti</a> is a collection of handmade home goods and jewelry created from recycled materials by Haitian artists. You can view the collection on macys.com <a href="http://bit.ly/HeartofHaiti-ShopforABetterWorld">here</a>. Some of my favorite pieces include:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=497113">Jewelry Hanger, $35</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=497113"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxybxPyzaakU3_SpqA6dcriy3pBHQicFLN6SwcmK-Euk0YET7zClJxQ7pW1SECEEB2T3-QnVVRGT-RFjdCpMdrTvl-K2eizzacxX8W9gXi0YyW5jDupq0Bt3-3khFER_-nGH8C-pFbIHM/s200/821178_fpx.tif.jpeg" width="162" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=497083">Watermelon Bowl, $16</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=497083"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHXqQjhN19Kcpgp4zI0UcpAIVT-6fzP8b5gE6tUTBks0kiQSsoULMy8pWnfw7aGwsG22GCArMF07Cz26Bk5yLq6wWU_pSGYhLWQ-h7MMmuY2m03RmIMC5gWMT-FeCVVxFmn3rRvZm2nE/s1600/821173_fpx.tif.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=497076">Agwe Mirror, $75</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=497076"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9JGR-zDFsxk1WL8c5w5gzigbOuOXpOCB0O3CbCE9ZaHQri41j9mN0tFtgcqv2SjOpir4oKkxuGNK38-Hd8yIZZuCD6fV0QKWSdOem-5wSl6UIJl_zRHWaz0SDmYpfJ9hftuDvzpG2cNc/s1600/821196_fpx.tif.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="margin: 0px;">When you purchase an item from the collection, 22% of the retail price for each item goes directly to the artist who created it. Heart of Haiti gives Haitian artists a chance to share their beautiful work with the rest of the world and gain income to feed their families, get access to health care and improve their education. Heart of Haiti is helping the country through trade, not aid, and in many ways, that's more uplifting than a blind donation. F<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">or more information on the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Heart of Haiti founder and Fairwinds Trading CEO Willa Shalit, check out her </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willa_Shalit"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Wikipedia entry</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">.</span></span><br />
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I love it when my dollar stands for something more than just a pretty new item I own, and I know I'm not alone on that, so help me spread the word! <br />
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