Archive for 2010
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Ask ten different people their thoughts on tipping salon/spa owners and you’ll get 10 different answers. The Beauty Bug was recently put in this situation, and She admittedly was stumped. She asked around (spoke to a customer of an owner who doesn’t tip, but gives the owner a $150 cash as a Christmas present), [...]
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Bobbi Brown’s Pink Quartz Shimmer Brick – This beachy collection has The Beauty Bug dreaming of fruity drinks with umbrellas, sand between Her toes, and sunblock. Though this is as close as She’ll be getting to the beach for now, The Beauty Bug will take it. It’s no secret that the Shimmer Bricks are what [...]
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Check out this recent test that the TODAY Show did to determine which lash enhancer yielded the best results.
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
The Beauty Bug sports dark nails all year round – even on Her wedding day (much to Her Grandmother’s chagrin.) The latest polish to coat Her tips is shu uemura’s égérie nail enamel in PA010. Part of their glam-rock Spring 2010 collection, this chic, intense black infused with sparkles dazzles on Her nails. The glitter [...]
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Thursday, February 4th, 2010
This lip gloss warrants a dramatic unveiling from behind red curtains. It warrants a hand model…. a drum roll.
Check Hourglass’s new Prodigy Hydrating Lip Gloss.
Possibly the only gloss that can be described as sexy, this hot little number is the latest from a brand where style and substance always coexist. In your palm it feels [...]
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
From left to right…
1) Lancome’s Ô My Rose Collection – A collection marked by coral-peach and teal hues, the Pop’n Cheeks Gentle and Lasting Blush promises to be the star product and the centerpiece of the collection.
2) Chanel’s Les Impressions Collection – This spring season Chanel goes neutral and classic with a stunning collection filled [...]
Posted in Bobbi Brown, Chanel, Collections, Dior, Lancome, NARS, Shu Uemura, Smashbox |
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
The Beauty’s Big quest to smell like a citrus fruit continues…
It’s just impossible not to be attracted to the refreshing yet zesty, clean yet tangy smell of a lemon or a lime.
First, She tried and loved L’Occitane’s Honey and Lemon Eau de Toilette spray, and now She’s equally loving CO Bigelow’s Winter Lemon. The heart [...]
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
When it comes to mascara, there’s no denying that Dior has the Midas touch. DiorShow, golden. DiorShow Iconic, golden. DiorShow Extase, housed in a golden case – but more silver or bronze.
The Beauty Bug has been testing this mascara for about a week now. Let’s just cut to the chase; She’s not completely writing it [...]
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Monday, January 18th, 2010
6:01 – Just tuned on E!’s red carpet coverage – is Giuliana wearing tin foil? Ryan comments that her dress blinds him and refers to it as the “balloon boy” dress. She appears to be shedding glitter.
6:04 – The camera quickly pans to Jane Adams from the TV show “Hung”. She’s not wearing a bra. [...]
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Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
While shopping in Macy’s a few months ago, The Beauty Bug made a quick stop at the Lancome counter to check out their new Oscillation Powerfoundation – a micro-vibrating mineral foundation (She’s not a fan, but that’s another post for another time). Also interested in the new foundation was an older woman who just couldn’t [...]
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