From the monthly archives: August 2009

Prettycity’s Annual Beauty Sample Sale is Coming to a City Near You

By On August 12, 2009 · 1 Comment

On your marks – Get set – Go!

Prettycity.com has just announced that their 3rd round of Beauty Sample Sale is coming to 6 major cities across the US, and bringing with it an extensive array of beauty product samplings, on-site makeovers, and complementary spa and salon treatments.

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Packing News: Counter Culture Coffee

By On August 12, 2009 · 1 Comment

Submitted by Brand identity and package design expert Jenna Smith/ Editor in chief of Packagedesign.com
Counter Culture Coffee’s packaging does a nice job connecting the ideas and cultures of the origin to the end-user. Each package conveys something different via a graphic that ties to the origin & harvest. While there a [...]

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Beauty Chant: Global Goddess Complexion Perfection Japanese Rice Powder with Ginseng

By On August 12, 2009 · 1 Comment


A great, non-clogging, 100% translucent powder is not easy to find. Especially one that is good for your skin. But Shalini Vadhera, celebrated makeup artist and beauty expert (and beauty Goddess to boot!), has search the world for just the right formula. The end result? The super fabulous [...]

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Beauty Chant: Extend the Life of your Shadows with Smashbox Lid Primer

By On August 10, 2009 · Leave a Comment

After changing the way we prep our faces with their Photo Finish Foundation Primers and their vast variety of tints, Smashbox has extended the Photo Finish technology to our lids. And yes, it does mean adding yet another step to our makeup routine, but I feel it’s a necessary and utterly worth it one. I [...]

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Proud Pleasures: Say so long to half-baked baked chips!

By On August 10, 2009 · 2 Comments

The folks at Kettle Brand have managed to pull off what I thought was impossible: making a baked chip you’d eat even if you didn’t care about your waistline. When I opened the bag I thought there’d been a mistake. These bad boys look just like conventional chips, golden brown and blistery in [...]

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A little bronzing everyday helps keep skin cancer away

By On August 10, 2009 · Leave a Comment

We have all heard the recent news about the dangers of tanning (both indoors and outdoors). But panic not my dear ones – it does not mean you are committed to a life of paleness. With a little help from some fabulous bronzers out there, your sun glow is just a few moments away.

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For the Love of Locks: Live a Frizz-Free Life with No Frizz Shampoo and Conditioner

By On August 5, 2009 · 4 Comments

Every one who knows me know that I am obsessed with maintaining my hair as frizz free as humanly possible – though I would like to upgrade to divinely. And my good friends at No Frizz have just made my life easier with the addition of No Frizz Shampoo, No Frizz [...]

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Proud Pleasures: Support family farming. Save the environment. Drink mind-blowing coffee.

By On August 5, 2009 · Leave a Comment

When it comes to coffee I am what some might consider a bit of a snob. Chalk it up to my Brazilian roots, but coffee is one thing I won’t compromise on. So it’s a pleasure to announce that I’ve found what just might be the best coffee I’ve ever tried: Counter Culture’s [...]

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Preview: Tarte’s Fall 09 Collection is Going Green!

By On August 5, 2009 · 1 Comment

Tarte Cosmetics has just released information on their highly anticipated Fall ’09 Collection – and it promises to be every bit as delicious as expected. Eco-friendly, natural, and innovative, these products should help you welcome a little Autumn back into your life.

But what I am really loving about Tarte’s Fall Collection is [...]

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Beauty Chant: Annemarie Börlind Purifying Care Ultra Stick – A Girl’s Best Friend

By On August 3, 2009 · 2 Comments


I don’t like to use the word “detest” much, mostly because there just aren’t that many things I feel that way about. But when it comes to acne products, I can honestly say: I detest them! So it’s no wonder that my friend Julie was more than surprised [...]

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