The Glamtastic

December Beauty 101: It's All Frost

TheGlamtastic — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 PST

J. Crew + Essie = My Pedicure Dreams Come True

TheGlamtastic — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 PST

Grommet wristlet $68 - J.Crew

Tinsel mini $295 - J.Crew

I love getting a manicure and pedicure! What girl doesn't love to be pampered?

So, I was more than excited to hear that one of my all-time favorite clothing and accessory collections, J. Crew, partnered with the nail polish gurus at Essie to create four oh-so-fabulous nail colors for J. Crew customers-only!

These four shades compliment J.Crew's holiday collection, which is overflowing with glamour, sparkles, studs and shine. And while my husband wants to keep me on a "budget" this holiday season, he can't dare complain about $20 nail polish.

What's your favorite nail polish this holiday season? Tell us about it!!!

Essie® Nail Polish Four-Pack $20 - J.Crew

A Girl Can Dream...My Fall Fashion Wish List

TheGlamtastic — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 04:43:29 PDT

My Fall 2010 Product Wish List

What's on your beauty & fashion wish list this season???

Tell us about it!

My Fall Splurge & Steal Revealed

TheGlamtastic — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PDT

Juicy Couture Robyn $225 - Zappos Couture

Double Wrap Triple Row Mixed Gold Studs Cuff $100 - Linea Pelle

Tory Burch Essie Stephanie Leather Clutch $350 - Bloomingdale's

Essie Nail Polish $8 - Ulta

You've probably heard me say this 100 times, but "we're on a budget." My studly husband is back at Columbia Business School for his second and final year. I am back to being the bread winner.

While he's in school, I've promised to limit my spending to one splurge per month, which is VERY difficult to do! It requires a lot of self-restraint, and I've found that it's best to leave all credit cards at home to avoid temptation. I am horrible at dieting, whether it involves giving up chocolate cake or limiting spending, but I am giving it my all.

However, I can of course "splurge" once in a while and still hunt for those beauty and fashion "steals" that rarely come around. After a rough day, I love to spoil myself with the little things, like a lip color here, a nail polish there.

I've just discovered my new September splurge! Okay, perhaps there is more than one...

What are your September splurges and steals?

My September Beauty & Fashion Wish List

TheGlamtastic — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PDT

Beauty Do or Dare: Neon Nails

TheGlamtastic — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:29:37 PDT

It's already mid-July...WTF! Last thing I remember it was May and I was celebrating my one year anniversary at my fabulous job. How is it July???!!!

Well, while summer is in full swing I'm taking advantage and bringing out my neon brights. I better model my neon nail polishes while it's still beach season.

Before the summer comes to a close, take risks on your toe nail polish! If you love your new beyond bright shades, show them off with Gucci peep toe pumps or J. Crew flip flops. If you decide you hate the color after 48 hours, nail polish remover or closed-toed shoes are always an option!

What's your favorite summer nail polish shade? Tell us about it!

Essie nail colour Polish $8 - Beauty.com

POP Beauty Nail Glam $10 - Urban Outfitters

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

TheGlamtastic — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:01:11 PST

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

Having an Orgasm? Introducing NARS NEW Orgasm Illuminator

TheGlamtastic — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

NARS Orgasm Illuminator $29 - Sephora

Anyone who is a makeup junkie knows all about NARS oh-so-lovely Orgasm collection. This legendary franchise, which began with Blush, now also contains a Lip Gloss, 3-in-1 Multiple, and Nail Polish.

Orgasm, NARS oh-so-sexy shade, is light pink in color with flecks of gold shimmer that add just the right amount of sexy shimmer to the cheeks, lips, eyes and toes. This sly shade looks fabulous on almost any skin tone, even if you have the skin of Snow White like I do!

Now, NARS introduces the next addition to the collection, the NARS Orgasm Illuminator. This sheer, weightless fluid isn't sticky or oily like many other liquid illuminators. When applied to cleansed skin, this beauty treat offers the perfect amount of shimmer and light diffusing shine, while flecks of gold, peach and pink allow natural luminosity to shine through with a hint of flirtatious color.

This beauty breakthrough was rockin' the runways before we even knew of its existence! The NARS Illuminator was used to create the looks backstage at many of the Spring/Summer 2010 fashion shows, including 3.1 phillip lim, Marchesa and Thakoon.

Give yourself the ultimate orgasm with NARS new Orgasm Illuminator! This beauty buy is available at Sephora.

Have you tried the other items in the Orgasm franchise? What's your favorite?

Polish Perfection: Rimmel London's 60 Second Nail Polish

TheGlamtastic — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST

With all of the holiday shopping, Christmas parties and New Year's card writing, you've totally neglected your nails. Now, that all of your money and energy has been spent at Bloomingdales and Intermix, go for a quick drugstore fix that takes 60 seconds or less to transform your nails from bare to beautiful!

Go for shine in a flash with Rimmel London's 60 Seconds Nail Polish ($3.30). Available in 16 shades, these fast-to-dry polishes offer high-color, intensity and an even, clean finish. Developed with water resistant properties, this nail color also comes with a Pro-Cision brush, which delivers an easier, quicker and more even application compared to the average polish.

Go for a bright ruby red or vibrant pink to celebrate the holiday season! Let your nails say it all with the new Rimmel London 60 Second Nail Polish.

Check out this super affordable polish at your local drugstore.

What nail color screams holiday to you?

Get It While It's Matte - Rock & Republic + Essie = Nail Genius

TheGlamtastic — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:32:50 PDT

This season, two of our favorite fashion and beauty brands have joined forces to create the ultimate matte collection. Essie, the authority in nail color, & Rock & Republic, my favorite rock-inspired fashion brand, have created a must-try limited-edition, matte nail polish that can transform high-shine nail lacquer into a matte polish.

Essie's new Clearly Mattte nail polish is the ultimate no-luster fashion statement! Are you loving the matte look! Check it out at shop.rockandrepublic.com.