new melt-proof shadows from Smashbox

transfer-resistant, sweat-resistant and humidity-resistant, the new Smashbox Limitless 15 Hour Wear Cream Shadows promise to create alluring eye looks for day and smoldering ones for night...

available in 12 stunning shades to compliment every eye color, Limitless Shadows also boast a luxurious formula enriched with vitamins A and E {fabulous antioxidant protection}.

i'm looking forward to trying these shadows, especially in the days and weeks ahead that are increasing in temps. if they resist creasing, caking or flaking, they'll definitely make this beauty girl happy!

 visit Smashbox.com for more info and to order.

tell me: will these new shadows be on your summer must-have beauty list?

info and images courtesy of Smashbox

hair therapy: Brazilian Blowout Acai Anti-Frizz Shampoo & Conditioner

for my thick hair, it's always a welcome experience to try anything new in the world of anti-frizz and moisturizing hair products. my latest endeavour has come courtesy of the Brazilian Blowout brand and it's fabulous!

to begin with, no, i didn't have the actual Brazilian Blowout treatment done to my hair. i was sent, and have been using, their Acai Anti-Frizz Shampoo and Conditioner...

the Shampoo is a sulfate-free formula that cleanses hair, adds moisture and leaves tresses resistant to humidity {and yes, safe to use on color-treated hair}. the Acai Conditioner is highly moisturizing, smooths hair and leaves it protected from uva and uvb rays.

after using these two products just once i noticed my hair was definitely smoother before and after styling. upon using it a few more times, i can understand why users are crazy in love with these, recommending them highly on multiple review websites. i love the way it leaves my hair so soft and smooth, shiny and smelling beautiful, thanks to its yummy citrus-infused scent. :)

other products in the line {that i also look forward to trying} include Acai Smoothing Serum, Acai Deep Conditioning Masque, Acai Restorative Sculpt & Define Polish, Acai Spray Shine, Acai Instant Volume Thermal Roof Life and Acai Protective Straightening Balm.

visit brazilianblowout.com for more info.

 

products featured sent to me for reveiw consideration; pics taken by me :)

Total Beauty: Universally Flattering Makeup

hello beauties! hope you're enjoying your weekend...

here's a fun article from TotalBeauty.com i thought you'd enjoy, all about makeup in shades that work for every skintone. you'll find a few items on this list that i actually use, like Benefit Skinny Jeans Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow and Bobbi Brown's Beige Shimmer Brick.

take a look at the list {and great how-to tips!} and tell me if you agree with the picks...
  

11 Universally Flattering Makeup Shades

Finding a makeup hue that's flattering for your skin tone and undertone is a tricky business. We make it easy by showing you the 11 makeup products that work on everyone

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article If you think universally flattering makeup doesn't exist, these 11 products will make you a believer. We asked celebrity makeup artist David Maderich to share which products he uses on all of his clients. From pale to dark and everywhere in between, see the 11 products Maderich says look amazing on every woman. See them

 

 

Elegant Touch & Kimmie Kyees Nails

when it comes to current beauty trends, nails are now just as important to your overall look as your eye liner, gloss and bronzer. from nail polish and wraps to art sets and press on nails, letting your tips be the expression of your style is so easy to do.

the uk's top nail care brand, Elegant Touch, has created fabulous products over the past 30 years and they're moving full steam ahead with their products. they've also recently collaborated with celebrity manicurist, Kimmie Kyees. not only do her clients include Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Salma Hayek and Eva Longoria, but she's worked on numerous editorial and ad campaigns. her work is everywhere!

i was sent some fun nails from the brand, including the Green Glitter set you see in the pic, created by Kimmie herself.

these nails are different than the typical glue-on nails because they use adhesive tabs to hold the nails in place ~ and they stay put! i typed, did housework, washed my hands numerous times, and they didn't slide a centimeter. removal was just as impressive. a little cuticle oil, a bit of a lift on each side and the nails came off without damaging my natural nail.

love!

Elegant Touch Envy Nail Wraps work on both fingers and toes. Gold Bengal Metallic is the style you see {also available in Silver Bengal and Zebra}. these were perfect for adding an accent nail to my hands, but i did eventually use all of them on my fingers. these are like other nail wraps, but are also unique ~ a base and top coat are recommended in the application, but unlike nail polish-based wraps, are removed by peeling off, like a sticker.

i'd have to say i like the Wraps best, but the Kimmie Kyees nail set gave me the opportunity to be really bold and daring, channeling my inner rock star... :) 

the entire Elegant Touch Nails collection {yes, even more exciting nail goodies to discover!} is currently available at Ulta stores nationwide and on ulta.com. be sure to also visit Kimmie's website, kimmieknails.com for fabulous pics and nail inspiration from the artist.

products featured sent to me for review consideration; pics taken by me :)

butter LONDON introduces LIPPY + spring/summer '12 polish collection

for spring/summer 2012 butter LONDON has released a gorgeous collection of polishes. in addition, they've entered the gloss game with a new line of lip lacquers called...LIPPY!

slang in britain, the term lippy refers to someone who makes impertinent or cheeky remarks. the dictionary also says it means impudent and fresh...

because one of the big trends seen on the runways during the spring/summer '12 shows was a "matchy/matchy" look {not just with fingers and toes but also lips}, what was once thought to be a bit outdated reemerged in a fresh, bold way. the look is deliberate, sometimes clashing with the pops of neon clothing, and definitely a gorgeous compliment to current trends.

LIPPY includes 5 high-pigmented shades ~ Primrose Hill Picnic {fuchsia pink}, Trout Pout {peach-cantaloupe}, Yummy Mummy {medium beige nude}, Snog and Teddy Girl.

Snog and Teddy Girl

free of parabens, petroleum, phthalates, sulphates, or bismuth, LIPPY is definitely pigmented and it's sticky. if you like a thicker, long-wearing gloss, you'll enjoy these. Teddy Girl {a retro, bublegum pink} isn't a flattering shade on me, but Snog {a happy, hot pink} offered my lips the pop of color that's bold and daring without taking me into my uncomfortable red lip zone {try as i might, i'm just not a red lip gal}.

the new spring/summer '12 collection features 5 new fabulous shades:

Bossy Boots ~ a beautiful neutral, opaque pistachio green 
 Knackered ~ a shear, twinkling oyster shade, flecked with micro glitter particles
Slapper ~ a truly teal lacquer, bold and gorgeously bright
Disco Biscuit {not swatched}~ tropical hot pink with an undercurrent of tiny iridescent glitter particles
Trout Pout ~ an opaque cantaloupe, pale and retro

this is such an amazing collection of shades, all of them unique and wearable. love, love, love! if you're a butter LONDON fan, chances are you already have a few {or all!} of these new polishes in your collection.

tell me: have you tried LIPPY? yay or nay?

visit butterlondon.com for more info.

products featured sent to me for review consideration; pics taken my me :)