Archive for July, 2010
As if the Disney Princesses were commercialized enough, Disney grants MAC access to use its memorable villains for a limited edition make-up line, debuting on September 30th, with prices ranging from $12 to $29.50.
The series of products include lipstick, pressed powder, lip gloss, blush, etc.
The line is called Venomous Villains -
There will be a total of 40 bold hues in the collection, consisting of lipstick, powder, lip gloss and blush shades, ranging in price from $12 to $29.50, and divided into four collections emblazoned with the characters’ images.
Disney gave us the colors used when these characters were drawn throughout their history,” said Jennifer Balbier, vice president of product development for MAC, noting that Cruella and the Evil Queen share more “real woman” shades, such as red lips and peachy blush. Maleficent is “pure fantasy,” said Balbier, noting that offbeat purples, blackened shades and pearlized nails were used. Dr. Facilier headlines the new Magically Cool Liquid Powders. “This is a featherlight powder that goes on like a mist and either sets or enhances foundation, but also lends dimensionality on naked skin,” said Balbier.
I am thinking this will be a very dark and rich make-up line, don’t you think so?
BRONZE, SILVER and GOLD, welcome back!
I didn’t notice that gold accessories was in fashion again! But it seems everything in silver, bronze and gold has made a comeback! I have a friend who has a trademark fashion sense about it and it really looks great on her. Few can pull it off without being tacky.
It reminds me of the gold coins I want to invest on. While gold has invaded the fashion scene, it also has made its mark in the financial market. While most people is now shying away from investing on stocks and bonds, there has been an increased demand for gold bullion or coins from the US Gold Bureau. It seems that it has proven its value since it hasn’t been known to depreciate ever since. If you remember correctly, gold has been used to trade, barter and gauge one’s wealth even!
Men will never understand how we “need” to collect bags and shoes in every color the same way we will never understand how they can shell out hundreds or thousands of dollars in sports autographed memorabilia only for it to be displayed at home all the time.
Collecting designer bags and autographed baseballs have one thing in common though. They are going to be great investments, if the items are chosen wisely. Items that rare to find – limited edition bags, sports stars who went into retirement or are dead who signed items and owned stuff – easily become collectibles.
Collecting autographed sports memorabilia is a unique and exciting hobby. Fans across the globe watch in awe and amazement feats of their favorite teams and players. Like stocks, fans and collectors are always looking for athletes and teams that are winners- memorabilia that will rise in the future and become valuable and cherished collectibles. Take for example the Lakers team in basketball, who went for their three-peat championship, the same as the historic Chicago Bulls three-peat with Michael Jordan leading them. I am sure fans and collectors are looking for Lakers memorabilia.
Hollywood Collectibles is your one-stop shop for all kinds of authentic autographed sports memorabilia. With over two decades of experience in the sports memorabilia industry, Hollywood Collectibles takes pride in being one of the most trusted and respected providers of authentic sports memorabilia. From basketball, baseball, golf, hockey, football, tennis and even racing, they have AUTHENTIC items for every collector!
Nordstrom-exclusive Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing set includes:
1 Mia with sensitive brush head and cap
Available in: Lavender, Berry and Turquoise
Nordstrom-exclusive Daisy travel bag
1 oz. gentle hydro cleanser
Normal brush head and cap
pLink(tm) charger
Nordstrom-exclusive Clarisonic PLUS Model with Body Brush set includes:
White PLUS with sensitive brush head and cap
Nordstrom-exclusive Daisy travel bag
Gentle hydro cleanser, refreshing gel cleanser and nourishing care cleanser (1 oz. each)
2 oz. travel size and 6 oz. full size refining skin polish
Delicate, Normal and Body brush head and cap
Universal charging cradle
Get them starting July 16th at Nordstrom.com (pre-order now) or your local Nordstrom store.
Have you ever wished that there will be a similar company like Netflix that allows movie rentals for books? If you have wished for one, you now have your wish come true in the form of BooksFree.com. Booksfree is the nation’s leading Paperback and Audiobook rental service. They offer over 250,000 titles in paper backs and Audio books on cd.
Book rental has never been this easy and accessible, thanks to a virtual library you can access online, 24 hours, seven days a week, in your pajamas! You always have the option to rent as many books as you want – and it gets shipped to you free.
How It Works
Rent books at BooksFree.com by becoming a member.
You can customize the membership plan you want by letting them know how many books and/or audio books you read and/or listen each month. From there, you can pay membership fees by credit card monthly.
Here is What You Get:
You get to rent an unlimited amount of books with no due dates. It also gets shipped free to your house and you will a return mailer that has been paid for, so you get to return your books without having to pay for shipping fees.
Orders are shipped 1 audiobook per order and 2 or 3 paperbacks per order. You are actually recommended to have a queue of books in your account so that as soon as you are done with your current reads, another one is on the way!
With Booksfree you can rent as many audiobooks or paperback books as you want. The number of titles you rent depends on how quickly you listen to and return each title – it’s that SIMPLE!
It has been customary in some countries that couples do not formally announce they are getting married and are planning the wedding without the men giving engagement rings to the women. How many women actually wait forever to get “the” ring? I could just imagine how much pressure the men feel on setting out to find “the” ring – it should be perfect!
While wedding bands or rings are preferred to be simple, engagement rings have always been expected to have diamonds in it. Most women I know even prefer diamond solitaires. When buying online, consider getting your ring from Danforth Diamonds. All their engagement rings are solid and never hollow.
See what they have to offer:
I have always been mistaken as a pregnant woman. Perhaps because I look like I still carry a six-months-belly even if my youngest child is already four. Not that I will mind getting pregnant again, if not only for the fashionable maternity clothes out in the market these days. Why didn’t they come out sooner, like five years ago? I would have basked in my pregnant glow and paraded different outfits each day, never mind if I will only get to wear them for technically four to six months.
I love the demi patterned and printed tops at Apple Seed Boutique. I think it is a great investment piece because it has stretch fabric which you wear even post-maternity. Remember how you used to feel like a huge weight has already gone off but you still look flabby and with a four-months-belly? These tops can help camouflage that!
These are the Oliana Maternity Clothing Line available at Apple Seed Boutique. I love their sexy patterns. And since they are made of polyester/spandex, it clings to the curves and still is very breathable!
And if you need a layering piece, this Hatch Shawl Maternity Cardigan would be perfect over tank tops, tops and dresses:
I have yet to invest on jewelry. The only piece of jewelry I own is a heirloom inherited from my maternal grandmother, which I plan to never sell so I can have cash for gold. That piece of jewelry will be handed over to my daughter who will have instructions to hand it over to her daughter when the time comes.
I am not against the idea to sell jewelry. In fact, I think it a great idea. Jewelry is made of gold and do you remember how gold was used as a measure of one’s wealth back in ancient Roman times? The idea to sell gold coins has been used for bartering by merchants, when there was no currency to speak of between countries and that everything used coins – pure silver or pure gold! Can you imagine its worth back then? If it was being done before, it is no surprise that it is also being done today, with pawnshops situated strategically in every city. I know there are people who pawn their jewelry temporarily if they are short on cash, and just claim it when they have the money back. It is a great way to raise cash without having to get into too much debt. Jewelry can make a good collateral.
It is summer in the US and almost everybody I know has been basking the sun and trying to enjoy every minute out in the pool. Most have travel plans, thanks to the affordable family vacations packages being offered by resort hotels these days. There are great family vacation packages at the Breezes Resorts, they have great family vacation destinations located in Brazil. They even have special pricing and accommodations for groups of people (10-3). So you can bring your family and celebrate a family reunion there!
We are now in the last few weeks of summer and most families are trying to squeeze in as much travel and beach time as they can as school is about to start or has even started for some. For many women, it is also their last chance to be able to soak up in the sun and get tanned. Outdoor Chaise Lounges in patios outside houses have appointments with their owners I think every afternoon. I remember how the girls from Sex and the City series would often get their tans on top of their New York apartments during summer.
Patio Furniture from CozyDays.com are perfect for dining in style with quality furniture. I read in recent fashion magazines that wicker patio furniture is coming back as a trend and I have great pieces of wicker furniture at their site.
I fell in love with the Congo outdoor wicker seating group with two club chairs and a side table. Its unique shape but classic design is a new twist for me. It looks so comfortable too.It features sturdy aluminum frames covered with round all weather wicker. It also says it is resistant to harsh weather conditions making it perfect for outdoor!
Outdoor Patio Furniture from CozyDays are selected from the most reputable outdoor furniture manufacturers in the world.