Fall Trends

Fall'09 expect to see purple, lace, studs, boots above the knee, and cosmetics in shades of copper.

Smooth Shadows

Well I can't believe it's been almost a month since I've posted! While I was away, I discovered Milani cosmetics. I've seen this brand at CVS before, but never tried it because for some odd reason I don't like the look of the outside. Well, never judge a book by it's cover, right? The eye shadows are lovely! They are not as shimmery as the outside appears but the coverage is even and the blend is nice. Bronze Doll is perfect for blue eyes. I like to use this shade as eyeliner. I outline the inner corners and bottom lash line after applying eyeshadow. This allows me to wear just about any shade of eye makeup without appearing washed out. If you have brown eyes use the same technique with a shade of purple. Your eyes will pop!

Birthday Gifts under $50!

Don't know what to get that picky friend for her birthday? Don't stress! Sephora has AMAZING gift sets for under $50, she'll absolutely adore! My favorite is birthday girl by Philosophy. Cost $35

This set includes:

- 2.0 oz Amazing Grace Shampoo, Bath & Shower Gel

- 2.0 oz Purity Made Simple

- 1.0 oz Time on Your Hands Exfoliating Hand Cream

- 1.0 oz Soul Owner Exfoliating Foot Cream

- 0.5 oz Vanilla Birthday Cake Lip Shine

aaaaand a tote!

Another good set is Buxom Betty by Bare Escentuals for a classic pinup-girl look. I know that some of you don't dig Bare Escentuals because the foundations and powders don't get the exact coverage you need. Don't give up on them just yet! They make eyeshadows, liners, mascaras, and lipcolors! This kit can go with any brand of makeup and the shades won't clash with your skin tone. Cost $35

This set includes:

- 0.01 oz bareMinerals Clear Radiance All-Over Face Color (sheer, translucent glow)

- 0.01 oz bareMinerals Silk Stockings Eyecolor (glimpse, peachy nude)

- 0.01 oz bareMinerals Stilettos Liner Shadow (ruby onyx)

- 0.15 oz Mini Big Tease Mascara in Blackest Black

- 0.07 oz Mini Betty Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Polish (crimson red)

- Mini Double-Ended Contour & Detail Brush

This was a big hit last holiday season, Sephora's scent sampler. Kit includes 10 samples and a voucher for a full-size bottle of a scent of your choice! Here's the skinny..

1. Purchase the Fragrance Gift Certificate as a gift or for yourself.

2. Sample the fragrances and choose a favorite.

3. Fill in the enclosed voucher.

4. Bring the voucher in to your local Sephora store and redeem it for the fragrance you've chosen.

Scent samplers are also available for men. Don't stress out when choosing a gift! Cost $50

Visit http://www.sephora.com/

Go Retro

Like what you see? Check out starletsandharlets.com for fun umbrellas! Sassy skirts! Sweet shoes! Retro aprons and more! Similar to pinupgirlclothing.com but a little cheaper.

Depuff

Goodbye puffy eyes! Biore's enliven cooling eye gel, reduces puffiness, fine lines, and dark circles. When I first purchased enliven, I didn't think this product would be that effective because of the cost $9. I decided to give it a try and Biore hasn't let me down yet! Within a week, I noticed a major improvement, my eyes have never looked this good! Enliven's magical ingredients consist of golden root, yeast & sugar beet extracts, and a cucumber extract. Apply daily, underneath makeup and before bedtime to add needed moisture to delicate eye area. This product is great to start in your teens or early twenties.

Copycat

Guess who has style? Megan Fox of course! If you dig her outfit you can snag the same look for around sixty bucks.

Cardigan $ 14.99

Tank $ 5.90

Shorts $ 19.90

Belt $ 10.80

Shades $ 5.80
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Total $63.29

Spa Sale

Most of us enjoy treating ourselves to a relaxing pedicure but after awhile these salon visits soon add up. Hair, nails, waxing.. that new thing all the stars are doing. The average pedicure is $20, a pedicure every two weeks for a year is $480 and that's not including tips. If you would like to have your cake and eat it too, beauty schools offer spa services for half the price of a regular salon. The students working with the public have plenty of training and are near graduating. If you wish to find a beauty school near you:

http://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/

There's no need to spend a pretty penny to be pretty!