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Makeup Bag: 2008 September

September 29, 2008

Chloe Handbag

We have never spent more than $400 on a handbag–anything more than that seems ridiculously indulgent.

However, this Chloe ‘Heloise’ bag has been keeping us up at night with its gorgeous dark silver lambskin finish and beautiful braided detailing.

We are not foolish enough to actually buy it, but we can certainly admire it from afar.

September 28, 2008

Teen Corner: Sleek Hair and looking forward to Gossip Girl

Teen Corner

Hi friends–it’s me, Bree!

Hope you had an amazing weekend. Sunday nights are always the worst because the WHOLE WEEK is looming ahead, UGH!

Although, the good news is: Gossip Girl is on in less than 24 hours. Yeeeee!

According to the previews, this one looks good.

Apparently it’s Fashion Week and Serena ends up walking the runway and rubbing shoulders with real-life socialite Tinsley Mortimer. (And yes, that’s Michael Kors you see there below.)

FUN! But what I really want to see is Chuck Bass get a haircut. Just a liiiiiiittttle trim—ever so slight, but just enough to keep from looking like an 8 year old with a comb-over. (Oh. And while I’m making requests, I wouldn’t mind seeing Nate take his shirt off again! Ahahahahha.)

[Note to editor Mom: I do not wish to "remove the pointless punctuation and sound effects." Just so you know, Mother, every word and exclamation point are here for a reason. I'm EXPRESSIVE, okay?]

Watching Gossip Girl gives me serious hair-envy. Does every girl on that show not have ridiculously shiny, perfectly curled or sleek hair?

Most mornings, I’d rather sleep an extra 25 minutes (I’m a night-owl and mornings just aren’t my “thing”) than spend it straightening my hair. For this reason, I like to use products that are going to give me sleek, shiny hair without much effort.

Lately I’ve been liking Sunsilk Straighten-Up Shampoo and Conditioner.

This makes my hair soft and smooth, and it smells amazing. Even better, it’s totally affordable!

All I’ve been doing is running the straightening iron over my bangs and I’m looking hot twelve minutes after stepping out of the shower. How’s that for efficiency?

Talk soon!

Bree xoxo

Gossip Girl photos: CWTV.com

September 28, 2008

Jo Malone French Lime Blossom Body Creme

We fell in love with Jo Malone fragrances the moment we walked into their store at the Wynn Las Vegas three years ago.

Our first purchase was the Honeysuckle & Jasmine cologne (which we still use and love), but it didn’t take long to realize that the French Lime Blossom Body Creme is the ultimate indulgence.

The scent of sweet lime blossoms with a twist of bergamot and tarragon make this light green floral enchantingly delicious. Add the silky richness of the Body Creme and we have ourself a winner.

Jo Malone French Lime Blossom Body Creme is available online at JoMalone.com .

September 28, 2008

Tarte Eye Couture Day-to-Night Eye Palette

A quick trip to Sephora last weekend to pick up a birthday gift for Bailey had us drooling over this Eye Couture Day-to-Night Eye Palette by Tarte .

We especially love the silvery black and chocolate brown shades—both of which have just the right amount of shimmer.

Here’s the shades included:

  • Shimmery Champagne
  • Shimmery Dusty Lilac
  • Rich Brown with Gold Shimmer
  • Deep Shimmery Bronze
  • Neutral Shimmery Brown
  • Silver Sheen
  • Shimmery Pale Pink
  • Shimmery Deep Gray Eyeshadow
  • Gold-Tinged Purple
  • Black With Silver Fleck Eyeshadow

Also included are a double-ended Brush With Greatness eyeshadow brush, and a double-ended brown and charcoal Eyeliner.

Tarte Eye Couture Day-to-Night Eye Palette is available at Sephora .