Sephora presents Disney Cinderella Collection!

one of my favorite princesses, Cinderella, now has her own beauty collection thanks to a collaboration with one of my favorite beauty brands, Sephora. available now, these beautiful, limited edition products will magically transform any beauty routine with color cosmetics, a fragrance and accessories inspired by the 1950 Disney classic animated film.

the collection offers women a fresh perspective on this beloved story and encourages them to tell the tale of their inner princess by featuring shades derived from the movie's rich color palette.

it's quite lovely, so let's take a look, shall we?

Storylook Eyeshadow Palette includes 20 different shadows inspired by the original shades from the fabled movie. with names like Maiden, Gus Gus, Jaq and Chateau, these highly-pigmented shadows make creating a variety of enchanting looks easy yet still completely stunning.

charm him with a look only a princess can achieve with Midnight Hour Eyeshadow Palette. this luxurious eyeshadow palette features four smokey, color-coordinated eyeshadows that allow you to create a stunning eye that lasts beyond the midnight hour.
shades include:

Gray {grey pearl, inspired by Cinderella's hair ribbon at the ball}

White {pearl shimmer, inspired by Cinderella's white gloves at the ball}

Champagne {champagne nude, inspired by Cinderella's skin in the moonlight}

Sparkles {charcoal shimmer, glitter inspired by the nighttime sky}

elegantly housed in silver cases, the Moonlit Kiss Lipstick Set will help you seal your night with a kiss. four luxuriously creamy lipsticks leave lips with a satiny finish.
shades include:

Lady Tremaine {berry, inspired by Lady Tremaine's dress}

Pumpkin {light pastel peach, inspired by Cinderella's dress when the fairy godmother is changing the pumpkin to her coach}

Who Is She {warm rosy mauve, inspired by Cinderella's lips when in her work dress}

My Moment {pink champagne, inspired by the Fairy Godmother's fairy dust}

So This is Love Eau de Parfum, a spellbinding fragrance, complex with a blend of floral and musky notes that create a delicate and youthful scent fit for the belle of the ball incorporates plumeria, dewy hyacinth, tuberose, jasmine, and a blend of supple musk accord, hints of plum, peach and velvet woods. available in a 1.7 ounce spray bottle, a Swarvoski-edition spray bottle and a 0.2 ounce rollerball.

no look is complete without a fabulous mani. create yours with Sephora by OPI A Brush with Fate Nail Lacquer. this nail color set includes 6 new spellbinding shades to make any event a special occasion.
shades include:

So Totally Enchanted {pearl white}
Step Off, Sister! {silver blue glitter}
I Blue My Curfew {deep blue shimmer} 
Bibbidi-Bobbidi Pink {rose gold shimmer}
Self-Maid Millionaire {gold metallic}
Rags to Rhinestones {gold glitter}

Stroke of Midnight Compact Mirror

see and believe. this elegant, purse-friendly compact mirror is adorned with a gold overlay and the perfect addition to any beauty-loving princess' collection.


what do you think of the collection? have you purchased any of these items for yourself? le tme know in the comments!

you can find the Sephora Cinderella Collection now, for a limited time, in Sephora stores and at sephora.com.

info and images courtesy of sephora

SUPER by Dr. Perricone Limited-Edition Skin Nutrition Kit

i received an email regarding SUPER by Dr. Perricone's newest product release and thought it was so incredibly cute-- i just had to share!

this Skin Nutrition Kit comes in a retro lunch box (yes, it's made of metal so you can reuse it however you'd like!) and offers users the perfect taste of good-for-skin products. if you're looking to get your skin off to a good start in 2011, consider Skin Nutrition. it contains daily allowances of antioxidants and vital nutrients, all in three full-sized SUPER products: Face & Eye Cleanser, Detox Elixir and Hyper Hydrator.

Face and Eye Cleanser is loaded with antioxidant acai, a powerful amazonian berry and defends against damage-causing free radicals. to quench your skin's thirst, refreshing Detox Elixir refines pores, hydrates and detoxifies. finally, Hyper Hydrator is a daily moisturizer that absorbs quickly to nourish depleted, dry skin with the help of essential nutrients from coconut water.

the limited-edition SUPER Skin Nutrition is available nationwide at Sephora and sephora.com beginning this friday, january 13, 2011, for a limited time only.

xo
info and image courtesy of the brand's PR company.

Sephora and Hello Kitty Beauty Partnering with eBay for Special Cause

happy first friday of the year, beauties! i don't know about you, but i am so excited about Hello Kitty Beauty!

thankfully, the wait will be over soon (the collection will be hitting shelves towards the end of this month)!

if you haven't already heard, this amazing collaboration between Sephora and Hello Kitty will combine the playful spirit and designs of Hello Kitty with luxury makeup formulas and iconic accessories. the collection will offer a range of must-have beauty goodies for eyes, lips, face and body, perfect for both Hello Kitty collectors and beauty enthusiasts alike.

to celebrate the launch, Sanrio and Sephora are partnering with eBay to offer fans of both brands the chance at winning exclusive Hello Kitty Beauty packages that include trips to exclusive launch events through 2011.

in addition to having the chance to bid on these exclusive, must-have Hello Kitty Beauty items, all proceeds benefit the Starlight Children's Foundation!

so, be sure to visit ebay.com/sephorahellokitty to sign up for email reminders and to participate in the auction, beginning january 17, 2011 (ending january 27, 2011).

xo
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flawless beauty: HD Complexion Travel Kit

when it comes to makeup, HD is where its at. my favorite brand for these formulations? Make Up For Ever, of course. i love this line! my last purchase: the HD Complexion Travel Kit.

in this kit you'll find three MUFE travel-size, best-selling HD products: HD Elixir (a gel serum that boosts skin's moisture and keeps it hydrated all day), HD Microperfecting Primer #0 Neutral (this oil-free, silicone-free base helps support foundation for a long-lasting, smooth effect) and HD Microfinish Powder (made of 100% mineral silica powder, gives skin the best soft-focus effect).

all of these products work well on their own, but together are a winning beauty team! the sizes are small, but worth the price. so, if you've been curious about trying any of these gems, this kit is the way to go.

fing the MUFE HD Complexion Travel Kit is at Sephora and sephora.com.

xo
pic taken by me :)

Sephora Exclusive: NARS Limited-Edition Lip Gloss Collection

available now and exclusively at Sephora, NARS Cosmetics is offering five new glossy lippies named after some of their most-loved signature blushes. these shades are distinctively playful and come in a variety of finishes. each can be worn alone or over any of your own favorite lip products.

shades:

Albatross-- luminous glow
Angelika-- cotton candy pink with gold and silver sparkle
Oasis-- sparkling pink champagne
Super Orgasm-- peachy pink with gold glitter
Luster-- sheer golden apricot


lip gloss, in the makeup world, is like the perfect accessory. with these you can mix and match, or if you're a true die-hard NARS fan, keep one in every handbag along with its corresponding blush!


xo
info and image courtesy of Nars

on my must-buy list: Marc Jacobs Lola Solid Perfume Ring

i'm going to be honest-- i have only smelled Marc Jacobs' latest fragrance Lola in a magazine, but what i smelled was divine, amazing, practically made for me!

ok, that was a little over the top, but i liked it that much. :)

then, last week i found out it came in an adorable, limited-edition solid perfume ring-- hello?! the flower matches the one found on the perfume bottle-- too cute, right? i had to add it to my "must-buy" list.



i know, it may sound a bit nutty to want to buy this without having actually worn the scent, but i figure since i liked it on paper, and the notes are some of my personal preferences, i don't think it will be a disappointment (at least, i hope not, ha!). also, i think solid perfumes are great because they are portable, easy to apply and this one comes in something i can wear without wearing the perfume, making it that much more appealing.

in addition to being limited-edition, there is one catch to being able to purchase this ring: you must be a Sephora Beauty Insider. if you aren't already, 1) why not?, and 2) it's very simple to do! just go to sephora.com, click on the "sign up for Sephora" link and fill in the info. you can also sign up in Sephora if you have one locally. and that's it!

so, what do you think of the ring? have you smelled Lola? if so, do you love it? hate it? tell me your thoughts in the comments!

xo

Whitney Port is Cargo's Newest Lipstick Designer

this fall, a shade of hot pink lipstick created by Whitney Port will be available in an eco-friendly 100% Natural PlantLove lipstick, called "Eve Pinky". the trendsetter and star of mtv's The City joins the ranks of fellow celebrity lipstick designers Courteney Cox, Evangeline Lilly, Angie Harmon and Denise Richards. it was the importance they placed on protecting the planet that led all of these women to partner with CARGO.



more importantly, CARGO will be donating two dollars from the sale of every lipstick to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the world's premier pediatric cancer research center.

fyi-- the PlantLove line is the only prestige make-up brand to be designated ECOCERT®, a global designation signifying that all product, process and packaging meet the strictest standards for natural, organic and environmentally friendly content. ECOCERT® designated products dramatically reduce their environmental footprint.

Whitney's "Eve Pinky" shade will be available next week at all Sephora locations and online at sephora.com

xo

Sephora Celebrates Opening of Second Times Square Store

new york area ladies and gents: you're invited, so get ready for a second dose of Sephora this friday!

who: actress and singer-songwriter, Adrienne Bailon, models and rock royalty, Alexandra and Theodora Richards, makeup maven and YouTube glamour gal Lauren Luke, the Sephora PRO Beauty Team, along with a who's who of the beauty, fashion and entertainment worlds, celebrate the grand opening of Sephora 5 Times Square.



what: get your gorgeous game face on-– opening day events will include a Sephora Square Takeover where beauty buffs are invited to participate in two glamorous GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® taking place.

whether you want to participate in setting the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD® for the most lipstick applications by an individual in one hour, or help break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD® for the most cosmetic makeovers by a team of five in one hour, stop by the ultimate beauty playground for some fabulous fun!






when: friday july 31, 2009. events throughout the day from 9am-5pm including:

**9am-9:30am: ribbon cutting at Sephora 5 Times Square
-- Alexandra and Theodora Richards appearance

**11am--12pm: Sephora Express Services

**12pm--1pm: Sephora attempts to set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD® for the most lipstick applications by one person in one hour
-- Adrienne Bailon appearance

**2pm--3pm: the BY LAUREN LUKE challenge

**3pm--4pm: Sephora attempts to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD® for the most cosmetic makeovers by a team of five in one hour

**4pm--5pm: TEMPTU makes new york blush: join the AIRbrush Revolution



where: Sephora Square (father duffy square), northern triangle of times square, located between 46th and 47th streets, broadway and seventh avenue, new york, ny 10036


i know some of my blogging gal pals will be at this event-- it sounds so exciting! hope you local ladies will participate.

xo

review: Fresh Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Treatment

exclusive to Sephora Beauty Insiders, Fresh Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Treatment is the must-have lippie of the summer. it features all the lip-conditioning benefits of the original, but in a pretty rosy tint! i didn't hesitate to put this in my basket on my last Sephora trip-- i had already heard "the buzz" and wanted to try it for myself. once i did, i was hooked.

this lip treatment leaves lips with a natural, sheer tint that is suitable for all skintones, but the best part about this yummy, citrus-scented lip-treatment is that is comes with an spf 15. it can be worn alone or under your favorite lipstick or gloss-- either way, your lips will be protected.



if you're not already a Sephora Beauty Insider, sign up here-- it's completely free (you can also sign up in-store). visit your nearest Sephora store to check it out or click here to order online.

xo

Free Gift for Your Man from Sephora.com

did you notice sephora.com was down for what seemed to be forever over the weekend?! it was seriously scary, but the site is back up, so my product junkie self can calm down-- ha!

since the site is back up and running, it is the perfect time to let you know that right now you can gift the man in your life (hubby, boyfriend, dad, brother, bff, etc.) with a free Guy Supply. it's a bag of 14 scent and skincare samples designed to get him into a regular grooming habit, or introduce him to some new products. this would make a great little father's day gift, too!

to get your own Guy Supply, simply use the code HANDSOME during your checkout at sephora.com. offer good while supplies last.

xo
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Bare Escentuals Sun Proof Fun

Bare Escentuals has created a fabulous kit, called Sun Proof Fun, to help protect your gorgeous eyes from uva/uva sun damage. these 100% pure bareMinerals SPF 20 eye colors feature beach-inspired shades so you'll look fab as you wear them!

the long-lasting hues include bareMinerals spf 20 shadows in Well-Rested (cream linen), Sandcastle (warm light roast velvet), Starfish (iridescent apricot pink glimmer) and Boardwalk (milk chocolate cocoa velvet). as with all of the BE line, these are free of synthetic ingredients, parabens and sulfates.

find Bare Escentuals Sun Proof Fun at sephora.com

xo

product craving: Smashbox Beauty Guru Palette

sometimes i just can't resist falling for a fabulous palette, and when i spotted this new Smashbox Beauty Guru Palette, it begged to come home with me (well, you know that's not true, but i like to imagine it to be so, LOL)-- i managed to resist that time, but i can't promise the same next time ...

if you've ever been into a Sephora store, you know that it can be pretty easy to fall in love with many things (or everything!) that you see and touch. from the colors, textures, smells and overall fun experience, it's enough to make any beauty-loving gal want to go home with just one more thing-- at least that's usually the case with me. :)

this palette is fabulous and houses everything you need for touch-ups or even traveling. in it is a blush/bronzer duo, a quad of eyeshadows and liner, as well as a lip color trio with high shine topcoat (that's ten products!). if you get a chance to see it in person, you will be amazed and possibly fall in love with it yourself.

find the Beauty Guru Palette in Sephora stores, your local Smashbox beauty counter and online at smashbox.com or sephora.com

xo

NYC Ladies: Frederic Fekkai to Make Appearance At Sephora Westchester!

attention nyc ladies! Frederic Fekkai will be giving his expert advice and style consultations at Sephora at The Westchester. the celebrity hair guru himself will bring his expertise to his most loyal customers and fans with his trend setting advice.

as the leader in luxury hair care, Frederic Fekkai is offering personalized hair consultations and discussing his newest product innovations with Sephora shoppers (wow!). he will be there giving advice, tips and the latest trends from the runway.

here are the details...

what: personal hair consultations with Frederic Fekkai

when: thursday may 14th, 2009

time: 12pm-3pm


**no appointment necessary**

where: Sephora at The Westchester
125 westchester avenue, suite 1001
phite Plains, ny 10601
(914) 761-7727


as always, if you go, have fun!

xo

Meet Frederic Fekkai at Sephora NYC!

nyc ladies, listen up! don't miss your opportunity to meet and get a personal one on one hair consultation by celebrity stylist, Frederic Fekkai this week at Sephora!

who: Frederic Fekkai will be giving his expert advice and style consultations at Sephora 5th Avenue. the celebrity stylist will bring his expertise to his most loyal customers and fans with his trend setting advice.

what: as the leader in luxury hair care, Frederic Fekkai will be there giving advice, tips and the latest trends from the runway. Sephora shoppers will have the chance to learn more about his Salon Color for at home treatment.

when:
thursday, april 30, 2009
11am-2pm
personal hair consultations with Frederic Fekkai
**no appointment necessary**

where: Sephora 5th Avenue
new york, ny

have fun, and tell Frederic i say hi!

xo

mother's day gift idea: Stila My Mother, My Hero Set

mother's day isn't until next month, and while rumors swirl around the future of Stila Cosmetics, this new set for her special day caught my eye. the My Mother, My Hero Set contains four beauty must-haves that will give her a luminous look. the items are tucked into a brushed gold clutch: lip color in Natalie (a sheer plum lipstick), Lash Visor Waterproof mascara in Black (a thickening mascara), Baked Eye Shadow Trio in Gold (a shimmering bronze eyeshadow trio), and Illuminating Finishing Powder in Bronze (an illuminating, bronze shimmer).

with all of these goodies for under $40, i think this would make the perfect gift for your glam momma on mother's day (hmm..i may have to let hubby know about this one...)!

find it exclusively at Sephora

xo

Win a $5,000 Sephora Shopping Spree Courtesy of TotalBeauty.com!

i can't tell you everything i'd spend $5,000 dollars on in Sephora, but i do know i would finally get some of those pricier goodies that have been on my wish list for awhile. :) if you don't love beauty products, this isn't the contest for you, but if you do, i suggest you click the link below and find out how to enter for your chance to win this amazing prize!

The TotalBeauty.com Sephora Shopping Spree Sweepstakes

Enter for your chance to win a $5,000 Sephora shopping spree - we're giving away two of 'em!

How much stuff could you buy with a $5,000 Sephora Shopping Spree? That's 263 Shu Uemura eyelash curlers. Or 43 T3 hair dryers. Or 50 Go Smile teeth whitening kits. So clearly you'd be winning a glee-inducing pile of beauty loot. So how do you enter to win? It's so easy, just head over to TotalBeauty.com, sign up for the newsletter and/or write a few product reviews. Click on the button for the full details. Good luck! Get the details here

good luck!

xo

Too Faced Lockdown Ultimate Creaseless Eyeshadow

Too Faced LOCKDOWN Ultimate Creaseless Cream Eye Shadow is a fool-proof cream eyeshadow that features deep, intense, metallic pigments combined with the brand's best selling Shadow Insurance's anti-crease base. now you can create never before seen drama with ultimate staying power!

if you love eyeshadows, but have a serious problem getting them to stick around all day without a primer, you may be interested in trying this. the benefits are great:

*creaseless: your peepers are protected from creasing, fading and smudging.
*water resistant: make out in the rain, take a dip in the pool or watch a-tear jerker; Lockdown has you covered.
*vitamin E: takes care of your eye area while you conquer the world.
*paraben free: safe and healthy is the name of the game.
*effortless: beautiful, long-wearing formula is easy to apply-- can you say stunning?
*versatile: wear Lockdown all by itself or as your shadow base. think of it as 'flexible glamour'.

colors include: Prisoner of Love (pink), Bedroom Eyes (medium brown), Bondage (light brown), Dramarama (dark brown), I'm Guilty (Aqua Blue), and Jailbait (light pink)

even though i have never had to use an eyeshadow primer (go figure the two places on my face that aren't oily are my eyelids-ha!), i'm very curious to see how this works myself. it sounds fabulous, doesn't it?

find Too Faced Lockdown Ultimate Creaseless Eyeshadow at Sephora and online at sephora.com

xo

Valentine's Day Gift Idea: NARS Love Set

exclusively at Sephora, the Nars Love Set will help you create the ultimate look for a recipe of pure romance. because whoever said Valentine's Day was all about flowers and chocolates obviously wasn't a beauty lover. i mean, i dont' know about you, but i would rather get this on saturday!
included in this set:



Pillow Talk Lip Gloss
the unique, semi-sheer formulation provides serious shine and imparts a warm azalea pink hue. wear it alone or over any lipstick for a perfectly sexy pout.

Sex Machine Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
combining the convenience of a pencil with the application of a lipstick, this rich, pink-mauve lip pencil provides a matte, creamy finish that will last for hours.

Orgasm Blush
the cult classic makes cheeks blush a perfect pinky-peach flush and subtly highlights with accents of golden shimmer.

Nars Love Set is in Sephora stores and online at sephora.com

xo

FREE Shipping at Sephora

Sephora is making Superbowl weekend fabulous by offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders, all weekend long. but don't procrastinate, this is for a very limited time.

** this offer if only valid january 31 through february 2
** use promo code SUPERBOWL at checkout.

UPDATE*** i just got an email from Sephora, and it says this:

FREE SHIPPING on all orders, all weekend long.

use promo code PLAYPRETTY at checkout.*

*enter promotion code PLAYPRETTY to receive free standard shipping on your online merchandise order. not valid in canada, retail stores, or on previous purchases. cannot be used in conjunction with other promotion codes. offer valid through 2/2/09 at 11:59pm PST. Sephora reserves the right to end or change this promotional offer at any time.


so, if the SUPERBOWL code doesn't work, try the PLAYPRETTY code.

happy shopping!

xo

Huge Sale at Sephora!

if you haven't visited Sephora in store or online in the past couple of days, you need to get over there! they are having an amazing beauty sale with products up to 75% off!!

items that you may not have wanted to purchase because of the price are now marked down ridiculously low, and that is fabulous!!!

no codes, just shop the sale page...

happy shopping!

xo