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Kim Kardashian’s Perfume to Appear on “The Apprentice”

Eliza — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:38:22 +0000

For all those Kim Kardashian fans out there, you’ll be happy to hear that we’ll get a tiny slice of Kim on “The Apprentice” later this fall. Kim told everyone earlier on her website news:

My fragrance was the subject of one of The Apprentice tasks at the Perfumania chain in NYC and the episode will be airing in November!

No, Kim won’t actually appear on “The Apprentice,” however her newest perfume, ‘Kim Kardashian’s Eau De Parfum,” will be. In case you haven’t tried it, head on over to read Michelle’s review of it at: Celebrity Fragrances: Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Aniston.

Two New Fragrances For Summer

Michelle Hamor — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:38:43 +0000

Looking for a new fragrance? Two well-known ladies have new fragrances* that launch this month. One is Paris Hilton’s Tease and the other is Jessica Simpson’s Fancy Night. I had the opportunity to try both last week.

I was pleased to find that Paris Hilton has left the candy-sweet scent of her previous fragrances behind. Tease is thoroughly grown-up, with a scent described as being “sexy like a true Hollywood Goddess.” This is by fair my favorite of Paris Hilton’s fragrances.

Tease fragrance notes: Fresh Fuji Apple, Sunny Sea Mist Accord, White Peach Nectar, Sparkling Bergamot, Frangipani Petals, Night Blooming Jasmine, Creamy Tuberose, Golden Amber, Blonde Woods, Warm Sand Accord

Jessica Simpson’s new fragrance is the third in her line of Fancy fragrances. It’s a Floriental with a Chypre opening, warmer and sexier than the previous Fancy fragrances. I’m a sucker for anything with an Oriental flare, so this one gets a thumbs up from me.

Fancy Nights fragrance notes: Bergamot, Papyrus, Indonesian Patchouli, Bulgarian Red Rose, Night Blooming Jasmine, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Peru Balsam, Exotic Amber, Oak Moss, Vanilla Absolute, Cedar Wood

*Sample products provided to writer for review.
Image credit: Michelle Smith

Simple French Pedicure

Michelle Hamor — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:53:43 +0000

I am training for a half marathon that I plan to run in October. I’ve never run a half before, I’m more of a 5K girl, so to prepare I’ve increased my mileage. The increased mileage does great things for my body (I’m getting my butt back, yahoo!!), but it can be tough on my feet. Sometimes I lose a toenail. Yuck. Not the best thing to happen to a girl during sandal season, right?

Luckily, I was introduced to a new product from Kiss – Everlasting French Toenails*.

The nails are made to go over your own toenails, so what I do is glue the nail to the new toenail where it’s growing in. It’s very simple and in minutes I’m loving my sandal feet again.

The toenails are easy to remove with acetone or Kiss’s All or 1 Artificial Nail Remover.

You can find the Everlasting French Toenails at stores like CVS, Target, and Walmart. Watch for news about a great Kiss giveaway that I will be running over at Girl Looks Swell.com.

*Sample of product was furnished to writer for review.

Image credit: KissUSA.com

Brenda Novak & White Heat

Michelle Hamor — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:48:00 +0000

Brenda Novak fans, listen up!

Novak’s newest novel, White Heat, will be out on the 27th of July. In honor of the book launch, Brenda is throwing an online cyber book party Wednesday, August 4th, 8-10pm Eastern time on Twitter. If you don’t already have a Twitter account, head over there now to sign up. Then, click here to register for the party on Brenda’s website.

Also in conjunction with the book launch, Three Custom Color is offering a White Heat Lip Gloss. The gloss is a sheer pink, gives a nice sheen, shiny, not sticky. I’m wearing it right now. It comes in a little plastic pot with attached lid – perfect for taking on the go. The first 50 people who purchase the gloss from Three Custom Color.com will get a free autographed copy of Novak’s White Heat novel. This is a great offer for Brenda Novak fans and collectors.

I was lucky enough to receive both the gloss and a pre-launch copy of the book from Brenda Novak’s people. I won’t spoil any of the story, but I will say this the characters are strong, the story is suspenseful, and the romance is steamy – the perfect combination for a hot Summer read.

Image credit: Michelle Smith

New Nail Tips Coming Soon

Michelle Hamor — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:59:31 +0000

I’m taking part in a webinar that the KISS company is putting on in a few minutes. This is the second time I’ve been invited to do something like this. It’s a lot of fun and a great opportunity to learn about new products and innovative new ways to use them. I look forward to sharing my new nail knowledge with you very soon.

Have a great day!

Image credit: KissUSA.com

Too Faced Leopard Love Complexion Perfection

Michelle Hamor — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:39:34 +0000

I was looking around at Sephora.com today, just hunting for something new when this caught my eye – Too Faced Leopard Love Complexion Perfection. It’s a group of 3 skin brightener/bronzers. They are set in a cute leopard pattern. The picture was too small, so I went to the Too Faced website to get a better look at them.

Bronze, blush and brighten with this all-in-one complexion perfection collection containing three purrrfect shades to complement any pretty kitty’s skin tone. Our best-selling Pink Leopard Bronzer shines bright, while two NEW combinations offer a dangerously sexy glow.

The shades are Peach Leopard, Candy Leopard (brighter pinks), and Pink Leopard (golden bronze pinks). There’s really no limit to how you can use this palette. Use it to bronze or brighten your skin tone, brush it across decolletage for a nice glow, highlight your brow bone, add to a clear gloss for a natural-looking lip….. See, endless possibilities. I took a look at the customer feedback at Sephora and some users say the colors are a bit vivid, so try with a light hand at first, you can always add to it. The kit is $30 at either Sephora or Too Faced.com.

Image credit: Too Faced.com

Calling All Twilight Fans!

Michelle Hamor — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:03:17 +0000

Calling all Twilight fans!!! Beauty Ticket is holding a Private Sale that features DuWop’s Luna Twilight and Volturi Twilight makeup products.

To take part in the sale, you need to register with Beauty Ticket.com. After doing so, they send you periodic emails about great sale offers.

Here are a few things from the sale. If you are interested, get over there quick. Quit a few things have already sold out!

Luna Twilight Femme Fatale Lip Gloss in “Vapor.”

It’s priced at more than half off. I love these little containers with the tree limbs. The Luna Twilight lip gloss is a long-wearing gloss with shea butter and argan oil. It has a shimmer to it – wear it alone or over a darker colored glass.

Image credit: Beauty Ticket.com

Stay Fresh-Faced With Makeup Setting Spray

Michelle Hamor — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:15:25 +0000

In order to help you look even more beautiful than you already are, Urban Decay has developed three new makeup Setting Sprays.

These hypoallergenic sprays retail for $29 and are intended to last for a full 16 hours. They are easy to use – simply shake bottle, then apply spray in either an X or T formation on across your face.

The setting sprays are allery and dermatologist tested, free of both oil and parabens, cruelty-free (no animal testing), and vegan. They use a temperature control system that keeps makeup from melting in heat and humidty or dehydrating when it’s cold and windy.

Urban Decay offers the setting sprays in 3 formulas:

*De Slick for oily skin. It absorbs excess sebum, fights shine, imparts a matte look, and keeps your makeup free and un-melty all day.

*All Nighter is perfect for a night on the town. It resists moisture, so go ahead and watch that tear-jerking movie, dance the night away, or “get your Jacuzzi on…”

*Dew Me is best for combination skin – it moisturizes as it keeps your makeup fresh.

Image credit: Urban Decay.com

Sunday Funday

Michelle Hamor — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:25:01 +0000

It’s Sunday morning. Are you well-rested and raring to go? Or are you recovering from a weekend full of non-stop fun and action? I’m somewhere in the middle, in case you were wondering. Pretty relaxed during the day, but a combination of loud neighbors and a hyper cat have kept me from getting enough rest…. for two nights in a row. Grr.

If you are one of those Sunday-recovery girls, then Benefit has a makeup kit for you. It’s called Sunday Funday – The New Maggie Collection. It’s described as…

“Sunday Fun Day is all about pulling together a fresh, fabulous look after a late night. Whether you were up watching movies or dancing ’til dawn, this kit has the prettiest eyeshadows and complexion essentials to make you look beautifully revived…just in time for brunch. Waiter, coffee and mimosas, please!”—Maggie Ford Danielson, Benefit Makeup Trend Artist

The kit includes makeup in complexion flattering shades of rose, pink, and bronze. Perfect for faking a good nights sleep.

You can find the Sunday Funday at Sephora exclusively, but to get it, you need to be a Beauty Insider. If you haven’t already signed up to be a Beauty Insider, do it today. Sephora has special offers throughout the year for Insiders, including a birthday gift when your special day rolls around.

Image credit: Sephora.com

Father’s Day Gift Idea: Vintage Black by Kenneth Cole

Michelle Hamor — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:48:39 +0000

Still looking for a last minute Father’s Day Gift Idea?

Vintage Black, the men’s fragrance by Kenneth Cole is offering a free gift with purchase duffle bag. To qualify for this handy-dandy duffle bag, simply make a Kenneth Cole men’s fragrance line purchase of $65 or more.

I had the opportunity to review Vintage Black last Winter – it was a brand new launch this past January.

The fragrance is meant to “contrast classic masculinity with metropolitan modernity.” It’s a favorite of my daughter’s boyfriend, PJ.

I liked the opening with the choice of a grapefruit note, rather than the lemon you smell in so many fragrances for men. Have you ever noticed how so many of them fall into a few distinct smells? Way too many smell virtually the same. I appreciate a bit of difference and more than anything I love a men’s fragrance to have a base with wood notes like those used in the Vintage Black.

Vintage Black Eau de Toilette
Top notes: Lime, Pink Grapefruit, Dewy Greens, White Pepper
Middle notes: Icy Tequilla Accord, Lavendar, Sandalwood
Base notes: Oak, Cedarwood, Musk

You can find the Vintage Black duffle bag offer at department stores.

Image credits: Michelle Smith and Kenneth Cole.com