Tempting Tuesday-the caviar manicure

The newest nail trend to hit the scene is the caviar manicure.

Though it was first spotted on the runways at Cushnie et Ochs' fall '11 show, we're only to try it out ourselves with Ciaté's new DIY kits, available at Sephora sometime this month. I’m really looking forward to trying this out but I have to admit, I’m wondering how well the beads stay on and how hard are they to get off.

Stick it to me baby

Sally Hansen’s Salon Effects Nail Polish Strips

If you are a member of the truly lazy fan club like me then this product is for you.
Stick on nail polish. Beautiful colors and designs that require nothing more then peel and stick. No color smudging. No high cost salon bills to get pretty designs. In less then 10 minutes you can have a salon quality manicure for 1/2 the cost and time. Estimated wear time is 2 weeks.

 

Sephora by OPI Chic Prints For Nails, $15, sephora

 
Nail Rock Pink Leopard Print Nail Wraps, $12, topshop

Broadway Nail Wraps, $6, broadwaynails

 

If they come up with one for toes I will never set foot in a salon again.

The Perfect Stocking Stuffer. Hint…Hint…

I have a tattoo…and no you cannot see it. It was done during a low period in my life and I can only say I have had better judgment in between my 5th and 6th shot of Chervo. I have been looking to get a new tattoo-something to cover the travesty I had inked on myself but I find myself reluctant to go the permie route again.

I am  very tempted by the latest couture offering-faux tattoos. Not like the “lick and sticks” of my childhood that I would waste an entire box of Cracker Jacks to get to. Those did rock though. :)  No, these are actually quite nice with a variety of designs and looks to satisfy those with ink phobias or peeps like me with buyer’s remorse.


Above, from left: Kat Von D Liquid Brush Body Liner, $18, available at Sephora; Betsey Johnson Iconic Tattoos, $25, available at Betsey Johnson; Chanel Temporary Tattoos, $75, available at Chanel.


Above, from left: Urban Decay Temporary Tattoos, $23.59, available at ASOS.


Above, from left: Topshop Temporary Tattoos, $10, available at Topshop; Temptu for Dereon Tattoos, $16, available at Dereon.com



Temptu's new holiday Adorn temporary tattoos have one upped all the other faux inks out there by going metal. Temptu Adorn Holiday Limited Edition Glitz & Glam Temporary Tattoo Kit, $30, available at Sephora

Things That Caught My Eye

When the news hit the stands that Lanvin and H&M were collaborating, SQUEEEES were heard around the world.

We have heard here that the full collection will feature 30 pieces and 15 accessories for woman, and 25 pieces and 10 accessories for men which will be released in November. H&M here I come!!!
In traditional Lanvin style-the frocks, big sunglasses and blown out hair-I would have never guessed these weren’t true Lanvin couture ads.



Marie Claire Magazine must be scrounging for fillers.




Should Fatties Get a Room? (Even on TV?) gives us one bloggers opinion that A. Fat people are not attractive to watch on TV and B They should man up and lose the weight ‘cause it’s really just, “mind over matter.”


Cuteness personified!!! Fun farm animals cake pops (cupcakes on a stick), from baking blogger Angie Dudley’s new book, Cake Pops by Bakerella.



When I heard Sephora has an iphone app I scoured the web ‘cause damn it…I own a Blackberry. They say you can use the mobile site but it’s not really the same thing.

:( Come on Sephora…make your Blackberry users happy and give us our own app. 

Taylor Swift songs' new hidden messages Taylor Swift seems to be speaking in code on her new album Speak Now. I admit, I first laughed when I heard the song, “Dear John” was about John Mayer. But as I read more of the article I got to thinking that 1. this girl has had a lot of relationships. and 2. is it really good to be publically sharing all your private thoughts like this? I can’t help but think this will bite her in the butt later in life.

I spy with my little eye…

Potter Dress                                       McQueen Dress

French designer Jany Terimie outfitted the characters in the final Harry Potter movie, including a scene in which bride Fleur Delacour dances with Bill Weasley wearing a frothy organza dress with two phoenixes. Jamy Terimie is cited as saying. “Fleur’s dress is made in organza and decorated with a pair of phoenixes that face one another on the bodice and form the silhouette of a heart. I chose the phoenix because, like love, it is eternal.”

What’s the prob you ask? Well, the Harry Potter dress looks remarkably like a dress from Alexander McQueen's iconic fall '08 collection. And there are many hard core McQueen fans that are going to notice that Jemy didn’t give credit where credit is do. I’ll let you be the judge, but this fashionista thinks that there was more then “magic” going on here.


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Products I Lurve

I have decided to devote a day each week or bi weekly to products I lurve. Don't set your calendar on it though.
WTH Wednesday is about the only this I do religiously.

Aveeno Positively Smooth Shower Shave Cream

This 2-N-! body was/shaving cream claims to help you shave less. The wash conditions your skin and softens the hair giving a longer "just shaved" feeling.
Tell you what, IT WORKS!!
I am like King Kong. Dark hair, Slavic background...you get the picture.
So I literally have to shave everyday to look smooth and pretty and not like a hairy cactus.
I also have the absolute most driest skin. My legs look like road maps.
I have been using this for about 2 weeks and it's amazing.


I can actually wait to shave every 3rd day now and my skin looks amazing. Working on the underarms too. wOOT! This version is NOT found in most stores. This can be found on Amazon for $13.99 a bottle.
I purchased every bottle at my local Big Lots for $2.50@. Cha-CHING!!



Le Mer Creme de La Mer

La Mer was developed 40 years ago by Dr. Max Huber.
Renowned for its healing energies, this potent, nutrient-rich ferment helps soothe, nourish and renew the skin, encouraging it to focus on its natural reparative abilities.
I have been using for over 10 years. I have never found another cream that does what this cream does. It leaves my skin dewy soft and I have been told I look years younger then my true age. Amazing for acne,sun, and discoloration spots. 
La Mer has 3 different collections:
The Moisture Collection
The Body Collection
The Face Treatment


At the hefty price of $130 to $230 (1ozs-2ozs) it is expensive. But well worth it. 
One area of note. The cream is thick. So use sparingly. Sometimes you can score some FAB deals on this on Ebay. 




My friend Pamela raved about this product so I had her share her thoughts with us.

Clinique's High Shine-to-Go Glosswear Set.

I am a very happy girl with my purchase! 

The spectrum of colors in this set are very diverse, and they go on very sheer. You do have the ability to layer to get a little more pigment if you desire. They are very small .03 oz tubes that are easy to put in a pocket and carry around with you.  I had originally intended to give some of these colors away to friends, but I've become greedy and want them all. Since the colors are so sheer, they look good on just about anyone no matter your coloring.

The consistency of lip gloss by its very nature can be tricky. It can be gooey and sticky sometimes in order to come up with that glassy shine we crave. Up until now my two favorites were Stila's Lip Glaze and M.A.C. lipglass. After trying these samples of the Clinique High Shine-to-Go Glosswear Set, I have a new favorite lip gloss! The glosses give a very smooth shine with a hint of color that is perfect for the summer. They are on the slightly sticky side, but less than a lot of popular brands out there in the same price range. When the time comes, it will be hard to pick which color I'll want when the time comes to buy a full-size tube. 

This product can be found at Sephora. At $25 for 12 assorted colors, you just can't go wrong! 

Thanks Pam!! Pamela "SpazP" can be found Twitter and Goodreads. Look her up. She is fuuuuuuuunnny!

Check back next week for more products I lurve. 
Do you have a product you lurve and want to share? Let me know and you can review it and post it here. :)