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Light It Up For Valentine's Day: Godiva Strawberry Rose Candle, C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Tint & Calvin Klein Euphoria

By TheGlamtastic · February 8, 2010 · 0 Comments ·
Godiva Strawberry Rose Candle $24.95 - http://gifts.redenvelope.com/
Bigelow Chemists: Mentha Lip Tint in Bare Mint $7.50 - http://www.bigelowchemists.com/
Calvin Klein euphoria Eau de Toilette $40 - Sephora
When you think of Valentine's day, images of truffles and cheesy red roses may appear, but I'm hear to change all that! This year, here are some Valentine's Day goodies that may transform your vision of Valentine's Day.

Get It Hot
Close your eyes. All you can smell is the essence of ripened strawberries covered in what your senses have decided is a rich robe of milk chocolate. Open your eyes. What you're really smelling is Godiva Chocolatiers Strawberry Rose Candle, which brings decadent scents of chocolate and fresh strawberries. The scent is strong upon opening the box, but calms once the candle is lit. This candle is sure to inspire some fire in the bedroom...you know what I mean.

Kiss It Better
Mint in my lipgloss, oh how lovey! Experience fresh breath and super soft lips with the help of C.O. Bigolow's Mentha Lip Tint Bare Mint. This lip gloss feels almost electric as peppermint oil hits the lips and adds a layer of sheer, oh-so-sexy gloss. This nudey cutey lip gloss offers a refreshing, cooling sensation. It keeps lips tingling for at least 5 minutes and leaves a minty, kissable smile for a few hours after application.

Gets You Hot or Not?
There is always one fragrance that screms sex! Not in a dirty, slutty way, but in a come hither way. This year, that fragrance is of course Calvin Klein's Europhia. This sensual scent may turn your Valentine's Day from PG to R-rated quite quickly. The scent utilizes a powerful combination of pomegranate, persimmon, black orchid, lotus blossom, champaca flower, liquid amber, mahogany wood, black violet, cream accord, and the list goes. on.

This is one of those fragrances that has women wanting to be around you and men swarming around you. They just can't get enough!

What is your Valentine's Day secret? Dare to share?

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P.S. This Valentine's Day Please Get Me...

By TheGlamtastic · February 4, 2010 · 0 Comments ·
My V-Day Beauty Wish List
Please note: I did receive select editorial samples for review.
Kilian Back To Black Aphrodisiac Travel Spray Refills/.25 oz. $70 - Saks Fifth Avenue
Dolce & Gabbana The One Perfect Pair $90 - Sephora
Bobbi Brown Brightening Lip Gloss $20 - Bergdorf Goodman
Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour $23 - Nordstrom
Diptyque - Cannelle (Cinnamon) Candle - 190g $60 - Beauty Habit


This Valentine's Day is my first as a wife. Wow, that makes me sound old and I am so not. Don't get me wrong, I'm no child bride, but after being married for just nine months it all feels so new, so fresh, so surreal...

And like any good wife, I try to help my new hubby out whenever possible. I don't play games or beat around the bush regarding what I may or may not want. If I did, I'd end up with a see-through cashmere turtle neck dress - no, I am not kidding. He almost purchased that as my "special surprise" gift  last V-day. Of course, I would have given him a big hug, super smooch and thanked him.

This year, here's my beauty wish list (in case my husband happens to be reading this)...

Bath & Body Works® Signature Collection Body Lotion P.S. I Love You Spring Fling™ $10 - Bath and Body Works
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Kiss It! Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipstick

By TheGlamtastic · February 2, 2010 · 0 Comments ·
Please note: I did not receive a PR sample of this item.
Yves Saint Laurent 'Rouge Volupté' Lipstick $34 - Nordstrom
I would never kiss and tell! Well, not true. I used to write a dating blog.

What did I learn during my dating adventures in the city? Confidence is everything, whether it comes in the form of a vibrant pink lipstick or a sexy swagger.

This Valentine's Day, it's all about feeling confident and beautiful. It doesn't matter if you're on a hot date with your boy toy or a group of girl friends. This year, treat yourself to a luxurious lipstick that will look as good as it feels! My recommendation - Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipstick ($34).

This luscious lip color has a super creamy texture that glides on easily and seamlessly. This powerful lipstick contains a nutri-protective vegetal complex to nourish your lips, keep them hydrated and smooth. Flaking and feathering lips, definitely not sexy!

With 18 different shades to choose from, pick your lipstick love! Sweet Honey is mine (pictured).
Maybe I can't afford that Yves Saint Laurent bag just yet (saving, saving, saving)...but the lipstick I can handle!

What's your Valentine's Day indulgence?




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Just Can't Live Without...Goody StayPut Metallic Wide No Slide Headwrap

By TheGlamtastic · February 1, 2010 · 0 Comments ·
I convinced my husband that it would be a wonderful idea to sign up for Cycle for Survival, a local indoor cycling race that benefits Sloan-Kettering Cancer Research Center. It required him to wake up at 6:30 am on a Sunday, otherwise, he was all about it.

In order to get "pumped up" for our Spinning extravaganza, I dragged him out of bed many a day to practice Spinning. I begged him to buy padded shorts and I even offered to buy them for him. But no, he "didn't need them." After months of Spinning, lifting and getting our bodies ready to rock, we woke up yesterday (Sunday) and headed over the Equinox Fitness Center in mid-town, so that the ride could begin!

I took the first two hours and my husband took the second two hours of the ride. What saved me during my two hours of jumps, sweat and sprints? It wasn't my spandex hot pants, although they are hot, or my million year old sport's bra that I refuse to throw out, but it was the cheapest thing on my entire body; my Goody Stayput Wide Metallic No Slide Headwrap. This super soft and stretchy headband kept my baby bangs back and the sweat controlled, so it wasn't dripping down my face. It stayed in place and didn't distract me at all during the race (very key).

I spun for two hours, no breaks, and then my husband took over and completed the additional two hours. I could have ridden the bike for all four. Today we (meaning everyone who spun) raised around 2.2 million dollars! Never underestimate the power of driven spinners! I can't wait until the next indoor Spinning race! Soul Cycle - are you listening???

When we got home, soaking wet and craving pizza, my No Slide HeadWrap was very easy to clean. All I needed was a dash of soap and water in the sink, and I let it simply air dry. Now, when I work out I won't hit the gym without a headwrap!

Check me out making my riding debut!
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Save Your Skin with Eve Lom Rescue Mask

By TheGlamtastic · January 28, 2010 · 0 Comments ·
Eve Lom Rescue Mask $110 - Bloomingdale's
We all wish we had time to give our skin the TLC it deserves, but with a hot husband, job and oh-so-crazy schedule, I don't always have the time. Sometimes I wish there was a skin care fairy godmother to take care of my skin while I handle everything else in my life.

Now, I've found an an under eye mask that helps to save my skin. Eve Lom Rescue Mask helps to soothe irritated, blotchy and dry skin as it cleanses pores and exfoliates dead skin cells. Eve Lom Rescue Mask comes with a spatula to help you put the correct amount of product on your face, instead of slathering your face in palmfuls of cream. It also helps to avoid product contamination - who wants germs in swimming through their face mask?

The secret ingredients? Honey, almond meal and extract, glycerin...the list goes on.

This mask helps to enhance radiance and return skin to a healthy, hydrated state before a hot office meeting or night out.

What's your skin care secret?







Who is Eve Lom? Eve Lom is one of the most respected and sought-after beauty gurus. Born in Czechoslovakia, Eve met the renowned skin specialist Georgette Klinger in Hollywood in the early 1980s and began her career as a facialist. It was here that she gained a following for her facial. Eve headed to London and studied anatomy, nutrition and massage techniques. In China she trained in acupuncture. In 1984, the first Eve Lom salon opened in London. Her products and the signature Eve Lom facial are available worldwide.
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Beauty News: Shop, Click, Drugstore Beauty Arrives!

By TheGlamtastic · January 27, 2010 · 0 Comments ·
We all have our drugstore makeup favorites! Whether it's a shimmery gloss or a toning body lotion, on a rainy day when you're in the mood to experiment with new beauty buys without spending the big bucks, drugstores can be like an adult candy store! As you stroll down rows and rows of beauty innovations, it's easy to get sucked in!

According to WWD, now there's no need to get off the couch and head over to the local CVS or Duane Reade! Proctor & Gamble is introducing e-commerce this spring, so that all of your drugstore favorites can be delivered directly to your door. Think Sephora, but it will feature brands such as Covergirl, Pantene Pro-V, Secret and Olay instead of Stilla, Ojon, Bliss and PerriconeMD.

The site called e-Store, in parnership with the e-commerce site PFSweb, will exclusively feature Drew Barymore and your CoverGirl favs like ShineBlast Gloss, Secret Flawless Renewal, and many other P&G beauty and grooming greats!

Rumor on the street is that the company has been losing customers to brands already invested in social media, who have made Facebook, Twitter and e-commerce part of their daily routine.

Would you order from P&G online the same way you do from Sephora or Space NK?

You be the judge! Tell us what you think!







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Kill Germs Without Crazy Chemicals: CleanWell Hand Sanitizer

By TheGlamtastic · January 26, 2010 · 0 Comments ·
CleanWell All-Natural On-the-go Sanitizing Wipes Citrus Herb $4 - Bath and Body Works
CleanWell All-Natural Hand Sanitizer Spray Spearmint Lime $6 - Bath and Body Works
New York is one germy city. I am always disgusted after I see someone blow their nose on the subway, catch it in their hand and then touch the subway seat. YUCK!

Lately, I've become a crazy germ-killer. That's right, my apartment is stocked with Purel, we have a ton of of bottles of Clorox, Fantastic, Mr. Clean and so much more smushed into a small cabinet above the broom and paper towels. As much as I love keeping my apartment and my life as germ-free as I can, I hate that the chemical are a killer, sometimes literally!

My new Whole Foods obsession? CleanWell All Natural Hand Sanitizer. This alcohol-free, gentle germ killer uses a powerful formula made up of patented plant oils proven to kill 99.9% of germs.
It left my hands super soft, as if it added additional moisture, and left a clean, lime scent.

CleanWell is available at Whole Foods, Bath & Body Works, drugstore.com and many more. Check out their web site for additional retailers - http://www.cleanwelltoday.com/.

If you don't want to catch someone else's germs, the flu or virus-causing bacteria, keep an all natural hand sanitizer in your purse or try hand sanitizing wipes.

Have you tried CleanWell? Are You A Lover or a Hater? Tell us what you think?

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Must Try, Beauty Buy, You Decide

By TheGlamtastic · January 25, 2010 · 0 Comments ·
La Mer The Eye Concentrate $165 - Bergdorf Goodman
Korres Evening Primrose Eye Cream $34 - Ulta
Patricia Wexler M.D. Dermatology Instant De-Puff Eye Gel $19 - Victoria's Secret
Must-Try:
A tad tired? Whether it's the constant partying or extended office hours, exhaustion can wear a girl down, especially underneath her eyes! On the days when more than five hours of sleep is a luxury I just can't afford, I need an instant fix to save my eyes from embarrassment.
Patricia Wexler, M.D.'s Instant De-Puff Eye Gel is a super soothing gel that cools the eye area upon contact. This beauty steal incorporates a skin tightening yeast complex to help deflate visible bags and wrinkles, as it firms the orbital area. I can't say I noticed a difference in fine lines, but this rejuvenating eye treatment made my skin feel calm, cool and collected, especially the eyes.

Beauty Buy:
Dare to go natural? When you're in need of an affordable, eco-friendly eye saving treatment, reach for Korres Evening Primrose Eye Cream. This rich and relaxing firming cream helps to fight back against environmental damage and stress while you snooze.

The triple action cream works to reduce fine lines, dark circles and shield skin from future sun damage with SPF. The formula? A velvety linolenic acid and an essential fatty acid, that provides a surge of hydration to the orbital area. Simultaneously Vitamin K and Ruscus extracts help to increase blood flow to the eye area and zinc oxide works to protect and prevent against future damage.

With no harmful chemicals, mineral oils, alcohol, synthetic fragrance, parabens, sulfates, phalates or outrageous price tag, I'm in love!

You Decide:
There has been some criticism of La Mer in the news lately, however after working in skin care for more years than I'd like to admit, I have to say that the true test of a product isn't the binders filled with clinicals or the published articles singing the praises of a new beauty breakthrough. It's the real life results.

La Mer The Eye Concentrate may cost as much as dinner at Union Square Cafe,  but the results are undeniable. This concentrated, ultra-luxe eye treatment provides a surge of hydration to the orbital area. It is said to reduce dark circles, fine lines, puffiness and encourage the look and feel of healthy skin. So what if I have to eat canned tuna for two weeks to afford it? Love, love, love!

Do you think it's a beauty hoax or a miracle skin saver?
* Please note: I did receive PR samples of Patricia Wexler, M.D. Instant De-Puff Eye Gel.
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CONTEST ALERT: Bobbi Brown Wants to Hear Your Pretty Powerful Story!

By TheGlamtastic · January 22, 2010 · 0 Comments ·
Bobbi Brown Shimmering Nudes Palette $50 - Lord & Taylor
Bobbi Brown Extreme Party Mascara $22 - Saks Fifth Avenue
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Pink Quartz $38 - Bloomingdale's
Are you pretty powerful? Bobbi Brown, the ultimate makeup maven, sure thinks you are!

Bobbi Brown is launching a Pretty Powerful campaign, celebrating Bobbi's belief that all women posses natural beauty, and with the right tools, can achieve a higher level of pretty.

The campaign features friends of Bobbi and real live ladies, their before and after shotes, videos and testimonials as the centerpiece of the campaign.

Are you dying for a Bobbi Brown makeover? I know I am! To enter to win the ultimate Pretty Powerful makeover simply submit a video explaining how you go from PRETTY to POWERFUL using Bobbi Brown goodies. Personally, I think my Shimmer Brick is the product that saves my look most! Enter now through February 9th!

15 finalists will be selected and sent:
- A personalized selection of Bobbi Brown cosmetics
- New Color Stripscollection

These beauty buys will be used by the finalists to create their second, superstar Pretty Powerful video!  Voting opens in March! I know, I can't wait to check it out too.

CHARITY PLUS: For every vote cast in the Pretty Powerful contest, Bobbi Brown will donate $1 to Dress for Success, up to $10,000. LOVE THAT!

Bobbi will handpick three grand prize winners who will be flown to NYC for a master class and brunch with Bobbi herself. Bagels and lox with Bobbi Brown while she teaches me her hidden beauty secrets sounds like quite the brunch date!







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Celeb Makeup Artist Tina Turnbow & Tarte's NEW Flower Child Natural Eyeshadow Palette

By TheGlamtastic · January 21, 2010 · 0 Comments ·
Please note: I did not receive a press sample.
Celebrity Makeup Artist Tina Turnbow

Tarte Flower Child Natural Eyeshadow Palette $44 - Sephora
Working in the beauty business, I have the opportunity to meet  with a ton of fabulous celebrity hair stylists, makeup artists, manicurists, etc. Whether it's behind-the-scenes at New York Fashion Week or at a blogger Q&A session, I absolutely love hearing it from the experts.

All beauty experts have their secrets  to create an A-list celebrity's luscious locks, voluptuous lips and flawless nails. I love having access to some of the industry's trendsetting beauty insiders and now, you can too!

Eco-chic, A-list makeup artist Tina Turnbow and Tarte have partnered to create the new Flower Child Natural Eyeshadow Palette. This adorable palette comes with 10 eco-friendly gorgeous shadow shades, the Brush with Greatness double-ended eyeshadow brush and the double-ended eye liner that will allow you to create a laundry list of fabulous eye looks.

In addition, Tarte has also included a sample of their clinically proven Lifted Natural Eye Primer with Firmitol, to help keep the sexy cat eyes or smoky eye that much longer, as it works to decrease the look of fine lines and wrinkles. It's never to early to start fighting the aging process!

The inspiration for this darling palette? This eyeshadow kit was inspired by a combination of rich earthy hues, as well as Spring runway and red carpet trends. The palette is blossoming with buds of color and offers a wide variety of tones that can help you seamlessly transition your look from the boardroom to the bar. Love that!

All eyeshadows are also free of parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances or dyes...the list goes on! None of us need additional chemicals in our lives!

Check out this eye palette at Sephora!

What's your favorite eye shadow of all time? Tell us about it!!!


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