Archive for July, 2007

Filed Under (Beauty) by Joi on 26-07-2007

I got my beloved In Style Makeover magazine in the mail today (Fall 2007) and I’ve already read it cover to cover.  I live for the In Style line of magazines….well, that, jewelry, Starbucks and a few other things I won’t get into right now. 

The “On Our Radar” section was especially yummy - it was all about surprising beauty solutions.  Of course I devored them, and of course I thought of you.  So, this would be me sharing the goods with you:

  1. Lemon.  To fade sunless tanning streaks, rub the stained area with half a lemon and let the juice soak in for a few minutes before rinsing.
  2. Food Coloring.  Mix a drop of red food coloring with a gloss or moisturizer to create a long-lasting color for your lips or cheeks.  Don’t put the undiluted food coloring on your skin, though - the long in lasting wouldn’t be something you’d want.  At all.
  3. Toothpicks.  They clean underneath fingernails better than anything.  Just be careful you don’t hurt yourself!
  4. Honey.   Combine 1 tsp of honey with 1 tsp of sugar to exfoliate your lips.   I don’t care if it exfoliates or not, it sounds delicious!
  5. Matchbook.  In a pinch, the back of a matchbook can be used to repair a nail snag. Pretty clever.
  6. Paintbrushes.   N.Y.C makeup artist Christy Coleman, who has worked with Amanda Peet, says she uses Loew-Cornell’s paintbrushes on her clients all the time.  Apparently the different sizes allow her to create precise detail.


Filed Under (Bags, Hobo Bags, How Unique...., Vintage Style) by Joi on 21-07-2007

Vintage Coke Hobo Bag

If you’re as into Vintage as I am, you’ll love this Vintage Coke Hobo Bag as much as I do.  You’ve heard of comfort food, right?  I like to think of Vintage as a comfort style - it takes you back to a simpler time when your dollars may have been few but your worries were even fewer.

Click the link or the bag, itself, to take a closer look.  This one’s gorgeous.



Filed Under (Bags, Totes) by Joi on 14-07-2007

The Hottest Bags from Marie Claire Magazine

The 10 bags above were featured in the August issue of Marie Claire .  Click the thumbnail to see the page larger.  These glossy bags are some of the most gorgeous purses I’ve ever laid my handbag-obsessed eyes on.

To find the little beauties, visit the links below:
Handbags at eBags.com

Nicole Miller.com

www.endless.com



Amano Accessories 

Funkshion Miami Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2007 - Amano Accessories when: March 23, 2007

where:  South Beach, Florida United States

The details on these bags and belts are absolutely phenomenal.  They’re from Amano Accessories by Carmen Gamarra and pretty much remove my breath from my body.  Click the link to see more of Carmen Gamarra’s brilliance, and click the t-nails below for a closer look at the models and accessories featured in a visually gorgeous runway appearance.

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Filed Under (Beauty, Body Lotion, Perfume) by Joi on 01-07-2007

Glazewear Liquid Lip Color

ANEW CLINICAL Eye Lift

Glimmersticks for Eyes

ANEW CLINICAL ThermaFirm Face Lifting Cream

Skin So Soft Fusions Soft & Sensual Dual Softening Body Wash

  ANEW CLINICAL Plump & Smooth Lip System

ANEW ULTIMATE Night Transforming Lift Cream

Nurtura Replenishing Cream

TRUE COLOR Limited-Time Eyeshadow Quads

ASTONISHING LENGTHS Mascara

I’ve been a Loyal-with-a-capital-L fan and customer of AVON products for two forevers….well, two forevers going on three.  The only drawback was having to find a new rep whenever we moved, or trying to hang on to one once we found one.  But since AVON opened up such an amazing online store, I no longer have the rep headache.  They’re available to me 24/7 and I get my goodies SO much faster!

If Avon were sold in stores, it would fast become the top selling make-up and skin care retailer in the country.  The stuff is THAT good.  Everyone knows about their amazing perfumes and colognes, their Skin So Soft line, and their infamous bubble bath (I’d love to be in a tub filled with the pink stuff right now!)…but most people don’t realize that their ANEW skin care line is recommened by the most expert of the experts in skin care.  It’s off the charts - giving you glowing skin and a more youthful appearance almost immediately.  At least that was my experience - as well as countless others who’ve said the same thing.

Thier make-up is nothing short of spectacular, too.  I’m not sure how they swing it, but their eyeshadow, lipsticks, foundation, and blush all stay on longer than the store brands.  Yet, the price is usually less.

I also use their nail polish and other products inn their nail care line.

Click any of the links or pictures above to jump to the website and take a good look around.  I know you’ll find as much to love as I do.