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Apr 7, 2009

Dreamy Blue Nails


Blue nails are so done, so when I first got wind that Essie was doing a whole collection featuring blue polish I was like what?!? But the Essie North Fork Collection is not that tired blue that is so played out, instead it's dreamy blues reminiscent of bright open skies and deep welcoming waters lead essie founder Essie Weingarten to create The North Fork Collection – named for the quaint vacation villages perched around the waters of Long Island’s East End . “The new nail colors remind me of the most beautiful blues that surround The North Fork,” says Weingarten. “Tranquil yet playful, the colors cross over in fashion and in nature.”
Of the three colors, the middle (Sag Harbor) is my favorite.


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Spa Packette Giveaway Winners

Thank you to everyone who entered! The winners have been randomly selected... drumroll please....

Congratulations to

oh-neverland & Vivian Patrice!

Ladies, contact me with your addresses so your ship can be shipped!

Everyone else, there is another contest coming up soon!


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Sabon Shower Oil


Ever since my very first experience in Sabon NYC, I have loved the brand. The products are high quality and worth every penny of the price. Plus the body scrubs are to die for! Now that there is a Sabon store in the Garden State Plaza Mall in Paramus, I can shop at Sabon without crossing the bridge (YaY!) My latest purchase was the Patchouli Lavendar Vanilla Shower Oil.


Product Description: Silkiness never felt this good. This combination of shower gel laced with essential oils leaves the skin feeling luxuriously silky and soft. Its light, non-greasy formula will thoroughly nourish and moisturize the skin without a trace of oiliness or residue. Perfect for those on-the-go types who rarely find time to apply body lotion after their shower. Recommended for normal to dry skin.

Joi's Thoughts: I love the way this shower oil feels when applied to my skin. The name might be a bit misleading however, because it lathers just as well as a regular shower gel. After showering my skin feels smooth and refreshed as well as soft like whipped butter, and although I am an on-the-go type I always find time to apply body lotion after showering but I could see how some might skip it after using this product.


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Apr 6, 2009

Tory Burch Candle



This Tory Burch Candle would make the perfect Mother's Day Gift. It's available at Gilt Group for just $39.00. Product Details: Single wick candle scented with notes of juniper berry, sparkling lemon, petit grain, galbanum, cypress, hyacinth, moss and cedar wood. Candle comes in a silver glass that has the signature Tory Burch logo on it and in a signature gift box. NET WT. 9.6 OZ. Approximately 60 hour burn time.


Join Gilt Group for even more great items on sale... plus a little birdie told me that this Wednesday there will be a CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN sale starting on Gilt Group!
*use the link and skip the whole invitation process.


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Spring Jewelry Trend: Turquoise

Turquoise is HOT for this Spring and Summer, especially when it's jewelry. This week Gilt Group is having an amazing sale on some of the hottest jewelry for Spring 2009.

Emily & Ashley TURQUOISE HALF MOON NECKLACE is now on sale at Gilt Group


Lee Angel TURQUOISE WEAVE RING is also on sale at Gilt Group.

If you are not a member of Gilt Group sign up for free using this link to skip the whole invitation process and get shopping!


Estee Lauder Does Bridal

Estée Lauder has created a look for every bride. Whether your outdoor wedding calls for a natural look, or your nighttime celebration insists on dramatic eyes and bold lips, you can achieve your perfect bridal makeup using one of Rick’s four Bridal Styles: Natural, Classic, Dramatic, or Romantic.

Natural Bridal Look


Step 1 Face: After your foundation has set, apply Bronze Goddess Soft Matte Bronzer by using the middle of your ear and the tip of your nose as a guide. Blend the powder towards your nose.


Step 2 Eyes: Sweep PureColor Eyeshadow in Tea Biscuit across your entire eye lid, starting at the lash line and blending up, buffing shadow into your brow.Using the Double Wear Eye Pencil in Coffee line your upper and lower lashes. Then,soften the look by smudging liner with the smudger end of the pencil.Sweep More Than Mascara in Black over the top and bottom lashes.


Step 3 Lips: Finish by applying PureColor Lipstick in Crystal Beige for a kissable pout.





Romantic Bridal Look



Step 1 Face: While your foundation is still wet, begin by applying Signature Satin Creme Blush in Nude Light along the area under cheekbones to contour and define.Using the middle of your ear and tip of your nose as a guideline, create a natural flush by dusting on Signature Silky Powder Blush in Fresh Plum.Layer Signature Silky Powder Blush in Pink Kiss to the apple of your cheeks to lift and brighten.


Step 2 Eyes: Apply PureColor Eyeshadow in Ivory Box on the brow bone to highlight eyes. Starting at your lash line apply PureColor Eyeshadow in Tea Biscuit, blending up and over lid, buffing shadow into the brow. Apply and smudge Double Wear Eye Pencil in Coffee into the lash line. Finish by sweeping Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Mascara in Black over top and bottom lashes.


Step 3 Lips: Line and fill in lips with Automatic Lip Liner in Spice.Layer with Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Burnished Bronze. Finish with High Gloss in Honey.

Classic Bridal Look


Step 1 Face: Create your perfect “blushing bride” cheeks with Signature Silky Powder Blush in Pink Kiss.Apply the blush using the middle of your ear and tip of your nose as a guide, blending towards your nose to create natural definition.

Step 2 Eyes: Apply PureColor Eyeshadow in Tea Biscuit to your eye lid, starting at the lash line and blending up, buffing shadow into your brow. Apply PureColor Eyeshadow in Copper Penny in the outer corner of your eyes at the crease and blend down to the lash line to contour and define. Neatly line Double Wear Pencil in Coffee along your upper and lower lash line. Sweep Projectionist Mascara in Black over the top and bottom lashes.

Step 3 Lips: Apply the Automatic Lip Liner in Spice to lips.Layer Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Burnished Bronze to lock-in color and set the look.


Dramatic Bridal Look


Step 1 Face: While your foundation is still wet, use a foundation brush to apply Signature Satin Creme Blush in Berry Light along the area under cheekbones to contour and define your face.Using the middle of your ear and the tip of your nose as a guide, dust Signature Silky Powder Blush in Soft Plum onto cheeks and buff the color softly into the skin.Next, apply Signature Silky Powder Blush in Rose Nuance to the apple of your cheeks to lift and brighten.

Step 2 Eyes: Apply PureColor Eyeshadow in Pale Moon to your entire lid starting at lash line and blending up, buffing shadow in the brow. Line Double Wear Eye Pencil in Plum Black along upper and lower lashes.Apply Plum Pop PureColor Eyeshadow over liner to set and create soft definition. Sweep Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Mascara in Black over upper and lower lashes.

Step 3 Lips: Create bold and sultry lips by starting with Automatic Lip Liner in Fig. Next, layer with Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Plum Frost. Finish with High Gloss in Pearl.

ALL PRODUCTS AVAILABLE AT ANY ESTEE LAUDER COUNTER OR ONLINE.


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Judith Jack Message Pendants






Judith Jack Message Pendants combine sterling silver and marcasite and offer messages of love, luck and peace on a pretty pendant necklace. I'm such a fan of small danity everyday pieces of jewelry and the Judith Jack Luck Pendant has recently caught my eye. Available at Nordstrom for just $75. The collection also includes pendants that are a bit more decorative with layered pieces and cubic zirconia.


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Bikini Weather

Bikini weather is coming sooner than I anticipated. Not that I'm not longing for warmer weather, but my winter eating habits have created a bit of a problem. I'm ready for bikini weather, but my body is not. I've been kinda sorta working out, as in playing Wii games and doing my Wii Fit work-outs a few times a week. Unfortunately, my mid-section continues to be a bit larger than I want it to be so I bit the bullet and joined a gym. I've been going pretty steadily.... that is until I tried out the Boot Camp Class. After that I took a week off from the gym because I could barely walk up and down my stairs at home let alone work out. Now I'm fully healed, staying clear of Boot Camp, and working out at my own pace. I'll keep you updated on my success or failure... I'm rooting for a success, but I know I like to eat and I refuse to diet.


10:38 AM by Joi 1 Cents .



Monday Morning Reads

Meilily brings you Beauty Tips: How to Look as Fantastic as Cindy Crawford in the Latest Allure Photo Spread, with Meilily's top tips for looking healthy, strong, and beautiful.

The ladies of LA Pretty are massaging their derrierès with diamonds thanks to La Mer. Get all the details on this luxurious new product!

The Informed Makeup Maven looks at the Mascara Wars, Tarte and Stila's Primer and talks her fave lipglosses and blushes. IMM wants to know your must have blush for a chance to win a "Yes" to Carrots body scrub.

The Makeup Divas are giving away some MAC Sugarsweet products! So head on over and ENTER today!

Beauty Anonymous reviews Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 20 PA++.

Beauty Junkies Unite recaps Queen Latifah's birthday party and shares makeup artist Sam Fine's tips to recreate Queen's beautiful birthday look!

The Shades Of U is holding an Easter GIVEAWAY Contest with MAC items as prizes! Enter to win!

Check out eye4style's favorite new "cheap thrill," Dove Go Fresh Burst Body Wash!


Erin of Scandalous Beauty presents a detailed guide to MAC foundations and concealers with no sugar coating or additives!

It's Finest Hour Week at Beauty Blogging Junkie! Click here to find out what hair and makeup products Amber recommends for promtastic gorge-osity..

Alison Blackman aka. "Advice Sister Alison" shows you how to make a ballet bun in just a few, easy steps!.



Frappelattes features four patchouli perfumes - a Spring fragrance guide for all patchouli fragrance lovers out there!

Fabulous Over Forty shares what her Beauty on a Budget is this week, and it's a lot to choose from!

Jamie of Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog cancelled her hair salon appointment and experimented with at-home color. Discover whether the money saved was worth it.

Boutique Flair's fab finds will help you achieve the smoky blue eye and nude lips look of spring 2009!

Butterflydiary gives away three pairs of tickets to the Hard Rock Cafe Clearsil Dance Battle Finale in NYC on April 7th! Plus you get to win Pimple Blocker Pens too.

Glossypink finds a foundation that will last through your Bikram yoga class!

The girls over at Beauty in Real Life , got a chance to interview Cheri Keating from Head and Shoulders. Check it out here. And while you are there don't forget to enter their giveaway to win a home Galvanic Spa!!

GIVEAWAY ALERT! Beauty Blvd. is giving away Spa Packettes so hurry and enter to win.

Monique at Beauty Girl Musings reviews a new tropical fragrance from Michael Kors and is surprised that she actually likes it-- read about it here!



Beauty411 is daydreaming of the fabulous French Riviera with the new Chanel Cote d'Azur Summer Makeup Collection



Roop Café compares Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara versus Maybelline Colossal Volume Express Mascara in the search for the most lengthening yet volumizing drugstore mascara!



Read about Lipgloss Break's Travel Packing List for India. Read up on all the travel necessities I brought with me to India!

beautymix Discovers Kiehl’s Essential Oils fun fragrances for Spring

This week, Spoiled Pretty is hosting two fabulous contests. Enter to win Rodial Glam Balm Wipes. And don't miss the Oscar Blandi giveaway - one winner will receive Oscar's new Pronto Wet Instant Volumizing Shampoo and Conditioner!

makeup loves me loves living in the fat-tastic lane!


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Apr 5, 2009

Brown Girl Friendly Sunblock: KINeSYS Sunscreen


Finding brown girl friendly sunscreens and sunblocks can be a bit of a challenge because most brands leave us brown girls with a white cast to our skin making us look chalky and ashy. KINeSYS has created cutting-edge performance sunscreen for professional athletes. The company's unique microSPRAY mist makes sun protection a snap and it is alcohol free and oil free so it's perfect for sensitive skin and it will not turn brown skin chalky or ashy so it's a winner for me. The SPF 30 fragrance-free is my favorite because the skin on my face can be very sensitive and it will break out a the drop of a dime.


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Tocca Cleopatra Fragrance Review



I went to the mall today and of course I stopped in Sephora, I noticed that there was a rep from Tocca there talking to customers about the new fragrances available. I wasn't really in the mood for chatting so I picked up Tocca Cleopatra sprayed it on a strip and continued shopping. I spent a good half an hour in Sephora browsing and sniffing the strip. The scent was light and beautiful, yet playful in a very womanly way. I couldn't help but purchase the fragrance, it costs $68 for a 1.7 fl oz bottle. Cleopatra was "Inspired by the Mediterranean seductress, Tocca’s Cleopatra eau de parfum captivates the senses. Fresh and sparkling grapefruit and lush greens fade into accords of sensual white jasmine and tuberose, leaving an exotic, rich dry down of warm patchouli, golden amber and rich vanilla musk." On my way out of Sephora, I stopped and spritzed some onto my skin and left the store. A few hours later I sniffed my wrist and was shocked. I was left with a old powdery scent, that I really can't stand. I even had my boyfriend sniff it and he flat out told me it stinks. Now I'm home with a fragrance that I love at first then hate later. Lesson learned, I'm never flat out purchasing a fragrance again. Instead, I'm going to ask for a sample and try it out for a full day prior to purchasing. I'm really shocked to because I heard the rep from Tocca saying that Cleopatra is their top seller across all the bath and fragrance items.


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Apr 4, 2009

Bohemia by Laura Mercier






I'm loving the new Bohemia line by Laura Mercier. Bohemia, her most exotic collection ever features The Moroccan Bronze Illuminating Powder, Eye Mosaics, Kohl Eye Pencils, Lip Colour, and Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer. All the products are made to have you looking earthy, alluring, and exotic. My favorite thing the collection is the Eye Mosaic in Mediterranean Sea to add amazing color to my lids, especially since blues and greens play up beautiful brown eyes.


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Eco Chic: Clean the Natural Way

Are you familiar with Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day? You know, the eco-friendly line of super cute cleaning products.  Anyway, Mrs. Meyer is a real person and the inspiration behind the brand.  Mrs. Thelma Meyer is an Iowa mother of nine, and her daughter named the company after her to honor her old fashioned values and useful cleaning tips.  She just wrote a book,  making her tips available to everyone.  Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Home: No-Nonsense Advice That Will Inspire You to Clean Like the Dickens is fun and quirky and gives tons of suggestions on using common household items to solve problems and keep your home clean.   


Here are a few great tips from the book:

To get hairspray off of mirrors: Pour rubbing alcohol on a cloth and clean in small circles.  You can also use a baby wipe if you have them handy.  Then grab club-soda that you’ve put in a spray bottle and give the mirror a spritz, wiping it clean with bunched-up newspaper

Removing Mascara from clothing: Mix a tablespoon of dishwashing liquid with two cups cold water, apply the solution to the stain, and then blot until it’s gone

Makeup Expiration Dates: If you have trouble keeping track of how old things are, start writing the dates on them with a permanent marker when they’re new. Mascara lasts only three months, and it’s important that you remember when you opened it, because that wand gets a buildup of bacteria that you don’t want in your eyes.  Sunscreen lasts one year and lipstick up to three. 
   
Be sure to check back on April 13th to enter to win a copy of the brand new book! 


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Bloom! Pretty up a room


Bring a bit of life inside! On a recent trip to the grocer I picked up a $2.99 gerber daisy plant. So far I've been able to keep it alive so I'd say it's pretty easy to keep. I've forgotten to water it and the flower begins to droop, it's like a built in reminder to water it. Once it's watered the next morning the flowers are standing at attention. Everytime I spot my flower in my room I smile because it reminds me of my Valentine's Day bouquet I got this year from my love.


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Apr 3, 2009

Easter with LUSH

The Pink One Easter Gift

LUSH has Easter Goodies! The lovely sweet egg shell is a limited edition Candy Fluff bath bomb, wrapped around a Flosty Gritter bubble bar and a specially shaped Rock Star soap. This scrumptious egg is perfect for letting someone know how sweet she is.

Candy Fluff Bath Bomb: This limited edition Candy Fluff bath bomb is only available with this gift. One whiff of this engaging cotton candy scent will drift you back to fun days spent at the fair. Just try not to let the sweetness of your skin give you a tooth ache.

Flosty Gritter Bubble Bar: The flirtatious vanilla and soothing lavender bubbles swirl together to create sweet scented bliss in your tub. These bubbles are guaranteed to add a little extra sparkle to your life (and skin).

Rock Star Soap: The creamy and sugary vanilla scent will make you feel as though you live like the rich and famous. Washing with this soap will guarantee that you are always camera (and paparazzi) ready.


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Liz Earle Energizing Body Scrub


Liz Earle Naturally Active ENERGISING BODY SCRUB is infused with exotic ingredients including damask rose water, eucalyptus, and sweet orange, this all natural formula refreshes both mind and body with every wash. The exfoliating abilities of this scrub gives me very soft skin and cleanses well. The main wash actives in ENERGISING BODY SCRUB are derived from corn and coconut oil, which form a frothy lather in water which is an essential component to the all natural body scrub experience.


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Eco Chic: Suki Pure


Suki Pure is a great company that has creates 100% pure, organic products, integrated with cutting-edge scientific actives in innovative safe & effective authentic treatments came to life – advanced. organic. science. The Suki Exfoliating Foaming Cleanser is my favorite facial scrub, I use it weekly and PRN for dry patches on my face. It accelerates collagen turnover to prevent early signs of aging, improving skin tone & diminishing appearance of fine lines and deep wrinkles. Gentle exfoliators unclog pores while organic cleansers eliminate excess oils, toxins & makeup, plus the product is vegan. I love the way it instantly softens and exfoliates my skin.


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Apr 2, 2009

Spa Week

Spa Week is coming up! April 13th-19th you can enjoy some amazing spa services for just $50. Head over to SpaWeek.com for more information and find a spa in your area.


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Lisa Hoffman Spa Packette Giveaway



To celebrate Lisa Hoffman's first launch on the Canadian Shopping Channel we are hosting a GIVEAWAY! Enter to win either a Spa Shower Packette or the Spa Bath Packette from Lisa Hoffman.

The Spa Shower Packette features all five of the Spa Shower formulations. Each product aims to cleanse, protect, nourish and moisturize for a softer and more radiant finish. Plus, each formula contains ingredients harvested from the rainforests in a sustainable manner.
Each airtight ampoule contains the following products: Cleansing Gel, Body Scrub, Body Oil, Body Lotion, and Hand & Foot Cream.

The Spa Bath Packette is a complete bath care regimen offered in a portable and resealable packette. Each airtight ampoule contains the following products: Bath Soak, Body Wash, Body Polisher, Body Cream, and Hand & Foot Butter. Each product aims to cleanse, protect, nourish and moisturize for a softer and more radiant finish.


There will be two winners, each winner will receive either the Shower Packette or the Bath Packette. Winners will be chosen randomly, all you have to do is leave a comment for this post and you will be automatically entered. Please, note winners must live in either the US or Canada. Entries will be accepted until April 7th at 7 am.

Don't forget to check out Lisa Hoffman at 9AM, 12PM, 4PM and then lastly at 9PM, Friday April 3, where she will be introducing her Spa Bath & Shower Collections in addition to her Fragrance Variations scented in Japanese Agarwood and Madagascar Orchid for the first time ever on the Canadian Shopping Channel.


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Lush Night In

LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics


Use these fantastic skin care trial kits to get your skincare routine back into shape and recovered from the cold weather, without hurting your wallet.



Lush will tailor your skin care trial pack so that everything you receive is specific to your skin type and needs. Each pack will also include instructions for “Six Steps to LUSH Skin” to guide you through the process for a fresh face!


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Apr 1, 2009

Perfect Teeth

Perfect teeth have been a bit of an obsession to me, as a kid I begged my mom to let me get braces. Unfortunately, braces were never covered in my dental insurance and no one was shelling out $2,000 - $5,000 for something superficial. My teeth are not that bad, well to me they are, but to my mom they are find so I guess that's why she never thought it was necessary. Now that I have a real job, I'm getting the perfect teeth I've always dreamed of and I'm going to share my experiences right here. I just had my first appointment with my dentist to discuss the options (there was only one for me - something clear I'm can't do metal I'm 23), what to expect, and how it works. I'm going with ClearCorrect (think Invisaglin) because that is what my dentist uses, but the expected perk is that it features an Anti-Bacterial Surface. If you have ever had braces like these please share your experiences in the comments section, I'd love to hear from you guys.


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Eco Chic Series

April is Earth Month and here on Beauty Blvd. we will be celebrating with the 2009 Eco Chic Series, each week there will be an Eco Chic post featuring something eco friendly. It might be beauty, home, or fashion related so keep your eyes open for some great eco friendly products to add to your life!


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