Leave it to Smashbox to debut the most demure and feminine makeup collection the upcoming season has seen with their new Wicked Lovely fall 2008 color collection.
Smashbox: Every woman is naughty and nice, daring and demure, light-hearted and darkly alluring. For looks that are charmingly sweet, devilishly sexy, or a little bit of both, experience our Wicked Lovely Collection.
Kim Kardashian and some other celebrities are using their status for a good cause by putting up their personal items up for auction on eBay to raise money for the Dream Foundation. The Dream Foundation is an organization that raises money for terminally ill adults. A percentage of all proceeds from these auctions are donated to the Dream Foundation, part of eBay’s Giving Works program .
If you want to buy the clothes and accessories Kim Kardashian wears, you got it! Watch Kim’s intro video for her eBay store, Kim’s Closet Clothing:
Kim Kardashian’s Video:
I only see one Juicy Couture sweats outfit for sale at the moment but her items are updated regularly. Bookmark the URL to Kim’s eBay store and shop her items for a good cause!
Philosophy has six delicious flavors of Lip Shine, available online or at Sephora and other retailers. Known for their smell-too-good-to-be-true lines of delicious body goodies, the Lip Shines are available in the following tasty flavors: Powdered Sugar Cookie, Raspberry Sorbet, Vanilla Birthday Cake, Melon Daiquiri, Frozen Lemon Custard, and my personal favorite: Mimosa.
Not only does Philosophy Mimosa flavored Lip Shine remind me of my favorite citrus and champagne drink by smelling and tasting just like it, but the gloss factor is blinding. Even on a lowkey mascara-and-lip-gloss-only day, Philosophy Lip Shines make your mouth look like a million bucks.
At only $12 a pop, I am tempted to go back and buy another sweet Lip Shine — or two, or three. Yum!
Finally, effective anti-aging skincare for less than $25!
When I began using L’Oreal Skin Genesis Serum ($20) and L’Oreal Skin Genesis Oil-Free Moisturizer ($25), I had few expectations. I had never even touched anti-aging skin care that did not retail in department stores — I figured you had to pay the big bucks to get any kind of decent wrinkle-preventing skin potion. I suppose I was wrong! L’Oreal Skin Genesis Serum and Moisturizer are now sitting pretty in their respective silver and pink bottles on my bathroom sink, nearly empty.
I love the serum and moisturizer combo! L’Oreal Skin Genesis Serum leaves my skin silky-smooth, but not just emollient-silky — the skin on my face is visibly resurfaced and feels baby-smooth to the touch, and it has actually replaced my former favorite skin brightening serum for now (I use Skin Genesis in the morning). Skin Genesis Oil-Free Moisturizer is a great companion to the serum and does not leave my face feeling greasy whatsoever. I am usually wary about applying moisturizer to my combo/oily skin but I love this one.
These products use L’Oreal’s patented “Pro-Xylane” technology to create an ideal environment for the skin to maintain it’s healthy, strong, and youthful look. Hyaluronic acid is also reintroduced back into your skin for healthy cell performance.
Keep in mind that the Oil-Free Moisturizer does not contain SPF. I don’t believe it was intended to, as SPFs tend to leave a greasier film.
If you are looking for affordable anti-aging skincare, the L’Oreal Skin Genesis line is absolutely lovely and delivers results. I’m loving that I’m finding so many “recession obsessions” these days!
For those of you craving a non-flashy, more natural MAC makeup look, MAC New View Summer Makeup Collection will debut alongside Electroflash later this week, July 10. Get your bronze on with these new baked mineral shades!
Eyeshadow
MAC MINERALIZE EYESHADOW DUO ($17.50)
Light Medium Pale - golden beige/Warm yellow beige Medium Soft - creamy beige/Light peachy pink Medium Dark - Caramel/Light tan Dark Deep - caramel/Mid-tone yellow gold Deep Dark Rich - golden bronze/Deep copper bronze
I am eyeing the Dark Deep Mineralize duo. Can’t wait!
In just two days (July 10), MAC will debut their new Electroflash summer makeup collection. Our makeup stash may already be full to the brim of all the fabulous collections that MAC and other cosmetic lines have come out with thusfar this season, but the madness does not stop! Get your hands on your new faves from MAC Elecroflash collection for summer when it hits the counter later this week:
Eyeshadows
MAC MINERALIZE EYE SHADOW DUO ($17.50)
Play on Plums - Peachy gold with pink and bronze veining/Bronzed burgundy mono Sea & Sky - Silvery pale blue with deep blue and silver veining/Bright blue mono Hot Contrast - Dirty red with silver and black veining/Black mono Love Connection - Pale beige with gold and blue veining/Warm gold mono Two to Glow - Dirty bronze with pink and orange veining/Orange mono Odd Couple - Warm gold with lavender and bronze veining/Purple mono Polar Opposites - Dirty purple with silver, indigo and pink veining/True silver mono Fresh Green Mix - Golden olive with blue, gold and aqua veining/Lime mono Pink Split Mélange/Mono - Dirty rose with bronze and pale blue veining/Pink with gold pearl mono
Lip Gloss
MAC LIPGLASS ($14)
Cultureclash - Frosty clear baby pink with multi-dimensional pearl (Frost) Major Minor - Frosty mid-tone beige with multi-dimensional pearl (Frost) Sonic Vibe - Frosty mid-tone pink with multi-dimensional pearl (Frost) Li’ Hot Pepper - Frosty burnt red with multi-dimensional pearl (Frost)
Lipstick
MAC LIPSTICK ($14)
Vanity’s Child - Sheer pale beige with pearl (Lustre) Fast Thrill - Frosty clean mid-tone pink with pearl (Frost) Mellow Mood - Glossy mid-tone dirty pink with pearl (Lustre) Dangerously Hot - Creamy deep brown red (Amplified)
MAC Insider Temptalia has all new pictures of MAC’s new Electroflash Summer Collection. Check them out!
It seems that toners are often neglected when it comes to pampering the skin. Are you one that cleanses your face then skips straight to applying moisturizer or even a skin serum without using a toner? All you need is a good toner to compliment your skin type, and cotton balls or pads to apply the toner and lift away dead skin and makeup grime left behind after cleansing.
There are toners to compliment all skin types. Who doesn’t want glowing, beautiful skin? If your skin is on the oily side, look for a toner with mattifying powders settled on the bottom – just shake to mix the skin toning ingredients and apply this toner to your T-zone and other problem shine areas. If your skin is dry, quest for an alcohol-free toner with moisturizing properties. You can find my top toner recommendations below:
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Philosophy has six delicious flavors of Lip Shine, 
Finally, effective anti-aging skincare for less than $25!
It seems that toners are often neglected when it comes to pampering the skin. Are you one that cleanses your face then skips straight to applying moisturizer or even a skin serum without using a toner? All you need is a good toner to compliment your skin type, and cotton balls or pads to apply the toner and lift away dead skin and makeup grime left behind after cleansing.
Frappelattes is your go-to guide for all things beauty including beauty tips, product reviews, fitness tips, and seasonal trends for makeup and fashion. 
