I love make-up as much as I do purses, jewelry and everything else “girly.”  Eyeshadow is one of my favorite makeup items to play around with….choosing a different color for different moods.  Lately, though, I’ve been going with Mauves and silvers almost exclusively.  They’re so romantic and…I dunno, lovely.

The gorgeousness to the left isYves Saint Laurent Ombre Solo Eyeshadow in Mauve. 

From the website:

Yves Saint Laurent Ombre Solo Eye Shadow shades the eyelids with a matte, irridescent, long lasting colour. The colours are endlessly adjustable, with a smooth effect which reveals the radiance of the colour for a wonderfuly luminous look.

If you’re into makeup and all things pretty, you’ll want to check out Makeup.com at your earliest convenience…nah, earlier.  It may sound like an advertisement, but it’s true:  They honestly have all of the name brands at discount prices.  I know, I know - I sound like a radio commercial.  And if it weren’t the absolute truth I’d feel ridiculous!

Fortunately for my self image, I whole-heartedly stand behind my flowery words.  You’ll fall as far in love with Makeup.com as I have.  Click the link above or the banner below to have your first date.

Marilyn Monroe Signature Product Marilyn Monroe Cosmetic Bag M2115 - Women’s Top Zip Bag

There are certain things in life that are just impossibly sexy, and Marilyn Monroe merchandise is near the top of the list.  Like the infamous Playboy bunny, Marilyn’s image makes people sit up and take notice.  Kind of like a sign above your head flashing the words, “Look Out:  Sexiness Below.”

All in all, that’s a good thing, right?

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.

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.