Sunday, June 6, 2010

SOCIETY TEASER

Eh hem! I'd like to make an announcement! Gather 'round, Lovelies!

Once the Society's Membership has reached 25, we will have our very first GIVEAWAY!

Become a Follower of The Gorgeous Gal Glam Society today, Doll. There are oh-so-many reasons to click here and Become a Follower and zero reasons not to!

Love & Glam,
xoxox

Product Review: Barbie Loves Stila Smudge Pot

Every now and again I find myself particularly in-tune with my femininity; it was during one of these trips down Estrogen Lane that I found myself purchasing two Barbie Loves Stila Smudge Pots. Equipped with both Cobalt Clutch and Purple Pumps I felt ready to hop in a pink convertible and meet Babs at the infamous Dream House. Stop by Stila and meet me there if you like!


Though marketed as gel liners, the Barblie Loves Stila Smudge Pots please me more when acting as a base for my shadows. When used as gel liners, Cobalt Clutch and Purple Pumps don't quite pack the punch that a black gel liner might, as the colors are far less bold than they appear. The shades, which look almost intimidatingly vibrant in their respective pots, actually apply less pigmented than one might assume. Once applied, the blue - Cobalt Clutch, is actually a mid-range hue that differs from its shockingly cobalt appearance. Perhaps this makes it more acceptable for buyers looking for a less statement, more wearable blue (though I am not sure that particular consumer would be shopping the Barbie Loves Stila range). Thus, if you are looking for bright hues that deviate from the traditional, these may not be your cup o' tea. On the brighter side, I apply the pots over shadow primer and in conjunction with other shadows and the product is excellent - the Barbie Loves Stila Smudge Pots do not crease and stay exactly where I intended for the duration of the day!


xoxox

Saturday, June 5, 2010

THE GORGEOUS GAL GLAM SOCIETY

Become a Follower of The GORGEOUS GAL GLAM SOCIETY and visit often for sales alerts & promo codes, product reviews, how-to tutorials & videos, giveaways and more!

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xoxox

AMAZING COSMETICS PROMO CODE ALERT!

AmazingCosmetics is celebrating its 10 year anniversary and amazing lovelies like us! Take part in the celebration online by using coupon code GIRLS at checkout for a 20% discount on your purchase of $50 or more! Don't you just love to celebrate?


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NEW - Amazing Seven LipColor


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Product Review: Smashbox Emulsion Lip Exfoliant

With the changing seasons and puzzling weather patterns, my lips have found themselves in a bit of a slump. My puckers have always been a bit high-maintenance-seeming, often dry thus compromising the performance of my lip products. It's now the beginning of June and I literally found myself a bit frightened by mother nature earlier; sitting in a hotel room just off Bourbon Street as the television lost signal and whipping wind rolled in from who knows where. I'm no meteorologist but the enormous grey cloud advancing ominously coupled with whistling wind seemed to be cause to worry a bit. Warm to rainy to windy weather, lather, rinse, repeat. Perhaps the only pattern to the weather pattern is the lack there-of these days! ...which, I believe, has its own classification which I cannot recall...

If your lips are in need of a pick-me-up to soften and rejuvenate their appearance, and help combat the ever-changing weather, try:



Why: Just as your face needs to be exfoliated regularly to keep your skin fresh, your lips require TLC also (Tender Lip Care). The Smashbox Emulsion Lip Exfoliant includes peppermint, sugar, shea butter, jojoba and antioxidants that will make a luscious impact within the first couple of uses. Peppermint and sugar are most noticeable so you don't have to worry about terrible smells or tastes. Rub a small amount against lips a couple of times weekly for best results - your lip products will love you for it!


Note: If you find that your lipsticks and glosses are creating a line along your inner lip, up your daily water consumption! The line is a sign of dehydration that will stop pestering your kissers once you've starting drinking more H2O.

xoxox

Coastal Scents - New Metal Mania Palette!

Coastal Scents, a brand popularized by the positive reviews of its eyeshadow palettes including the 88 Piece Makeup Palette, the 88 Piece Warm Palette and the Professional Camouflage Concealer Palette, has introduced a new palette! Shadow lovers unite in appreciation of the Coastal Scents products - the 88 Piece Makeup Palette is rated five stars on the website with a total of 1147 reviews! Shop the new 88 Metal Mania Palette ($24.95) from Coastal Scents here!

xoxox

Friday, June 4, 2010

Wedding Series: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something GORGEOUS

Wedding Planning: a time to celebrate love, family, new beginnings and growing bonds; a process through which a young woman's (or gentleman's) dreams of her/his Big Day become a reality; a jovial period of excitement, laughter, parties, toasts and glee...

...a dramatic rush of calculated decisions that make tastings, linens, cocktails, dresses, florals, jewelry and chicken or steak substantially more daunting then they were ever intended to be.

::the tea-kettle whistles::

Below are 5 Wedding Related Concerns & Reasons Why They Are No Longer!

1. "I want to get my bridesmaids cute gifts that they'll love and be able to use again."

Relax, Gorgeous, Too Faced Cosmetics' website allows you to design a custom palette complete with shadow, blush, and gloss for only $35. The palette is completely customizable, for instance, you are allowed to opt against gloss and instead choose glitter liner or shadow primer. The kit is not only customizable, it is personalized! Type in a message of your choice and the company will print it on front of the palette with a background of your choice also! The options with this gift are unbelievable! Remember to use the promo code I provided here to take 30% off your purchase! The Too Faced Kit is not only glamorous and personal, it is definitely a gift that your 'maids will be able to use the Big Day, and all those thereafter! Begin customizing your Too Faced Palette here!



2. "I love weddings but I cannot control my tears! I'd like to mingle at the reception without mascara'd raccoon eyes."

You're in luck! Both CARGO and Too Faced (recall the promo mention above!) have formulated mascaras that remove in tubes with warm water at the end of the day, not with tears and tissue in the middle of your special occasion!











3. "I'd like to wear my hair long and wavy but I need more length."

Worry not, Love! Hair extensions are no longer limited to being sewn in or glued on - you can clip them! Check out Hair Do's Clip-In 23 Inch Wavy Hair Extensions - available in seven tones at Ulta. If you opt against waves you can choose one of the other Hair Do options in 19 inch layers or 22 inch staight. The extensions clip in as one piece and secure so that you needn't worry about losing a lock along the way!



4. "Though I am not big on tanning and normally use an SPF 100, I'd like a bit of color so that my skin doesn't match my wedding dress! My wedding is this weekend..."

For a quick tan fix, try Tan Towels. Available at Ulta, Tan Towels are offered in numerous combinations, including the Classic Full Body Application (below)set that will remedy your dilemma!




"My tattoo is visible because of the cut of my dress, but I'd rather not showcase ink during our nuptials..."

Tinkerbell, Chinese characters, angel wings and pin-up girls needn't take away from the vision of you in your wedding dress. Visit your nearby Ulta to request assistance with Dermablend products. The salesperson should be able to color match you and decide which of the brand's extreme-coverage foundations and concealers will best suit your needs. In addition to the liquid, remember the Setting Powder as it will maximize the product's performance and reduce the chance of transfer.





Note: I normally feature products listed at 4 stars or above and although the second listed product was rated at five stars, the first was at 3.5 on Ulta's website. After reading the product reviews, I deduced the 3.5 rating to be largely attributed to buyers having purchased colors that did not match them correctly as well as expecting no transfer. This product offers exceptional coverage but you must be matched correctly and please keep in mind that liquid makeup requires a setting powder to reduce the risk of transfer, but not completely eliminate the chance.