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January 7, 2008

NARS Spring 2008: Shanghai Lily

NARS Spring 2008 Shanghai Lily

The spring collections are rolling out this month and nothing has excited us like NARS Spring 2008: Shanghai Lily.

Orgasm, a long-time favorite of Makeup Bag, is now available in a multi-purpose stick for eyes, lips, cheeks and body. The lightweight, cream to powder formula of The Multiple makes this universally flattering shade a Makeup Bag must-have.

We’re also super excited to see Dolce Vita in a gloss. The dusty rose lipstick is part of our regular rotation, but we have a feeling it will quickly be outshone by this highly anticipated gloss.

Here’s the rest of the collection:

Eyes:
Alhambra Duo Eyeshadow Metallic rose mist and golden champagne
Abyssinia Single Eyeshadow Delicate Pearl Sheen

Lips:
Success Lipstick Burnt sienna
Manhunt Lipstick Sheer poppy red
Dolce Vita Lip Gloss Dusty rose
Greek Holiday Lip Gloss Sparkling Pink Sand
Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Nude Beige

Cheeks:
Orgasm The Multiple Peachy Pink with Shimmer

NARS Spring 2008 Shanghai Lily is available beginning this month at NARS counters and online at narscosmetics.com.

October 21, 2007

Teen Corner: Foundation primer and flawless skin

Teen Corner

There’s big news here at Teen Corner this week:

I GOT MY PERMIT… I am a student driver! Yay!

(If you’ve yet to get your permit, and would like a little tip from little ol’ Bree, let me just say this: Read The Manual . This is not a test you can pass with common sense alone—because, those people at the DMV? They are tricky folks. They try to throw you off with their big words and complicated questions that could easily be answered if they just asked them in an un-tricky way. Geeesh.) (Also—if for some reason you don’t pass the test on the first try, don’t worry, there’s always tomorrow.) (Just saying.)

Now that I’m a driver , my freaky mother is going nuts about the sunscreen thing. Since my face will no longer be under the protection of the tinted back windows, she says I need to make a habit of applying sunscreen daily. Personally, I think the woman is crazy, but after rummaging through a pile of her beauty products, I found this:

NARS Primer with SPF 20

NARS Makeup Primer SPF 20

This primer is so lightweight, it sort of melts into my skin and disappears. And my foundation looks even better than it did before. (Which I didn’t think was possible.) The only problem I’m having is remembering to put it on… I might have to put a sticky-note on the bathroom mirror as a reminder! (Also, this is no substitute for the real sunscreen deal, but for someone like me, it’s a step in the right direction.)

Along with the primer, there’s a few other things I want to tell you about to help create flawless skin:

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Foaming Cleanser
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This foaming cleanser contains salicylic acid and is really gentle. My sister’s skin is sensitive, yet she gets frequent breakouts on her forehead (if she would just listen to me and pin her bangs back during volleyball practice, she might not have a problem. But I’m just her older sister—what do I know?). When used daily, this cleanser helps to fight pimple-causing bacteria.

ThermaClear Heat Enabled Acne Treatment

This handy little device is the hit of our neighborhood. All of our friends come over to borrow our ThermaClear (even the boys—no joke!). (Before you gross out, please know that we thoroughly clean it with rubbing alcohol between uses. Thoroughly .)

Here’s how it works: Acne is formed when excess oil and skin cells clog a pore, allowing bacteria to be trapped and become inflamed. ThermaClear spot treats acne with a burst of thermal energy that penetrates the skin, much like a laser treatment at the dermatologist’s office, and neutralizes the underlying bacteria allowing skin to heal faster.

It doesn’t hurt at all, just feels a little warm, and it really works!

Don’t forget to work on your Halloween costumes—there’s only 10 days left (Bailey and I are going as Fook Me & Fook You from Austin Powers!).

Hope you have a great week.

xo,

Bree

October 8, 2007

NARS Holiday 2007 Siren Song

NARS Holiday 2007 Siren Song

Rich metallic shades of violet, gold, apricot, and crimson create intrigue and allure this season with NARS Holiday 2007 Siren Song.

NARS Holiday 2007 Siren Song

Create an array of festive looks with this modern, glamorous collection. (We have our eye on the apricot blush!)

Here’s the rundown:

  • Balthazar Duo Eyeshadow
  • Violetta Duo Eyeshadow
  • Cheyenne Duo Eyeshadow
  • Night Snow Single Eyeshadow
  • Night Rider Single Eyeshadwo
  • Rose Gitane Lip Gloss
  • Bad Education Lip Gloss
  • Viridiana Lipstick (Makeup Bag loves this)
  • Luster Blush (and this!)
  • Metis Lip Gloss/Victoire Lip Stain Gloss
  • Turkish Delight Lip Gloss/Sayonara Lip Stain Gloss
  • Sand Piper Lip Gloss/Daredevil Lip Stain Gloss
  • Moon Fleet Lip Gloss/Indian Red Lip Stain Gloss
  • Saratoga Nail Polish
  • Perfecting Powder Sheets

NARS Holiday 2007 Siren Song is currently available at Narscosmetics.com.

August 2, 2007

3 Days Left!

Okay, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale will be finished in three days. (Didn’t it just start?!)

As the countdown continues we find ourself frantically scanning Nordstrom.com each day, fearing we’ll miss something that we just CAN NOT LIVE WITHOUT. And what if we find it next week, when it’s no longer on sale? The horror!

Here’s what we found today:

NARS Highlighting Blush/Blush Duo

NARS Highlighting Blush Powder/Blush Duo
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NARS Orgasm blush has been a favorite of ours (and everyone’s) since 2000. This Nordstrom Exclusive contains not only our fave, but also the increasingly popular Albatross Highlighting Blush Powder together in one compact.

KENZOAMOUR

KENZOAMOUR Eau de Parfumicon

We blasted through our first bottle of KENZOAMOUR in no time at all (clearly we’re not the only one that loves this fragrance as it won a prestigious Fifi Award this year). This time around we’re opting for the larger 3.4 oz bottle which qualifies us to receive a mini fragrance, body nectar, and shower honey. Score!

Anthony Logistics for Men Glycolic Facial Cleanser

Anthony Logistics for Men Glycolic Facial Cleanser

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We’re getting this for our husband partly because of the convenient pump dispenser and the fact that he’ll be getting a mini-glycolic facial with every wash, but mostly because we’re sick of him using ours.

There it is. We’ll let you know what tomorrow brings.