Ya'll, I did this on request for another site that ended up going nowhere, so I pulled out. But while leaving, I boxed up my posts and brought them with me and thought I'd share. If you like this idea, "Editor's Picks", let me know and I'll do it weekly. If you don't like it, I'll skip it. Vote at the bottom of the post [poll embedded].
Editor's Picks #1
Editor's Picks #1
Stuff I like right now
- NARS The Multiple Coffret - 3 Mini Multiples: Orgasm (pinky peach shimmer), Copacabana (glistening pearl), South Beach (shimmering apricot)
Seriously, folks, I need this. I've been wanting all three of these, but each full-size is $37. I can get these three minis for $40. Let's face it, I'm never going to use all of a full-size Multiple with all of the makeup I've got, so this size is perfect. Do the math, here - It's essentially 3 for the price of 1. Duuuude...
Oh, wait! Not sure what "a Multiple" is? These are cream-to-powder products in stick form, and they're lightweight, shimmery, and sleek. Use them anywhere - they have multiple uses (Hence the name. Get it!?). Great for highlighted eyes, kissable lips, glowing cheeks, shimmering decollete and shoulders...
Now, if only they'd do a special BSB Set with minis in St. Barts (taupe shimmer), Luxor (iridescent pink) and Portofino (shimmering coral), I'd be in Heaven! They could call it "The pale girl's special"!
- Bond No. 9 - Andy Warhol Success is a Job in New York
I reviewed this great unisex scent here, already, but I'm still loving it! It's definitely on my Big Bottle Wishlist (for I only have a tiny, dwindling sample!) along with Bond's other Warhol scents (Silver Factory & Lexington Avenue ) and their amazing Chinatown (which I can't believe I haven't reviewed.... but I can't find the link!).
50ml for $145, 100ml for $220
- Purple Lab - Huge Lips Skinny Hips Lip Gloss
I haven't personally tried this lip gloss, but it gets such rave reviews from everyone who has, I just can't wait to get my hands on it!
Six shades - designed so at least one will work for you! - of silky, non-tacky, plumping (without stinging!), moist, hydrating goodness with a twist! The "skinny hips" part of the name kicks in with the addition of orange peel extract and Hoodia, the former being a metabolism booster while the latter is reported to contain an ingredient (P57, for those of you taking notes) that may signal the brain to make you feel full.
$20 at b-glowing. Visit Purple Lab here.
- Kiehl's Imperial Body Balm
Amazingly healing and hydrating balm. I reviewed it here. I got a tiny sample from Kiehl's and now need a tub vat! This is saying a lot, because I'm usually fairly underwhelmed by Kiehl's in the bang-for-your-buck department.
8oz for $40 <---- yes, outrageous but totally worth it.
- Living Proof No Frizz Wavy Curl Defining Spray
We already discussed the No Frizz shampoo and conditioner and why they're unbelievably rad. Now I want this spray! I have wavy hair, but since it's in a pixie at the moment it's a non-issue., but should I choose to grow it out again, I'm headed for this product immediately. I will be picking it up for the kid, though.
3.4oz for $24
- Judith Leiber Sphere
Sexy rhinestones light up this Judith Leiber wristlet, so the party is with you no matter where you go!
If you're reading this and you can afford this handbag, I'm not mad at ya! I will, though, encourage you to support your bloggers and send me a donation (email me at [email protected] and I'd be glad to give you my PayPal info!).
A mere $2,495 (I'll take two!)
- Marc Jacobs Cammie
I'd like you to meet my new friend Cammie. She was made for me by design god Marc Jacobs, and her punchy color will melt that early Fall frost!
$495 at Bloomingdales
- Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tars
If you haven't tried super-pigmented, meant-to-be-blended lip products yet, you should. I'm eying up Plum and Hush as the newest additions to my kit. A teeny tiny (I mean it!) amount gives a silky, perfect look and the color combinations you can create are endless.
$12.50 through the OCC website
- The Good Wife
Have you been watching The Good Wife? Julianna Margulies artfully plays the resilient Alicia Florrick, who keeps putting one step in front of the other after her husband (Chris Noth) gets tossed in jail after a very public sex and political scandal.
Why I love it:- One word: Julianna Margulies!
- Archie Punjabi's (shown in pic below) perormance as sarcastic and jaded research assistant, Kalinda.
- Chris Noth is there (good) but not the focal point (better!). While I love Chris Noth, this show is about Alicia's struggles and not Noth's character. It's clever to focus on the wife herself and only dip into the scandal in quick clips. Noth's character, Peter, isn't even listed on main cast rosters (he's a "guest"), and he's mostly seen via flashback or brief prison visits.
- Likewise, Christine Baranski is there, but not overwhelmingly so. I find her annoying and think she's an over-actor, though her character here is pretty good. I just think she's got that kind of personality that takes over anything she's doing. Here, though, minimal impact.
- I'm completely fascinated by the makeup for Alicia. The makeup artist in me is transfixed, trying to figure out if the gorgeous Julianna is purposefully made to look dowdy, or if it's just bad makeup. Her foundation is just a bit too cakey and the eyeshadow used in most scenes is terribly unflattering. I will keep watching to see if her makeup improves as her character gets further from the scandals. (Yes, I'm a geek!)
Catch up on the episodes you've missed and/or find out when it airs next here. - Candy Land Sweet Celebration
Life is stressful lately, what with rising unemployment rates and dwindling retirement funds. Shake it off with a game! Try an updated version of a childhood fave, Candy Land, and have a little fun tonight.
$19.99
- CUTE HATS
I officially deem this The Year of the Hat. I'm starting with this cozy number from Anthropologie!
Tieree - $58
- Black Phoenix Trading Post - Down the Rabbit Hole Atmosphere / Linen Spray
I'm going nuts waiting for Tim Burton's version of Alice in Wonderland. While I wait for it to hit theaters next year, I'll be madly spraying Black Phoenix Trading Post's orange marmalade, daisies, dry leaves and crunchy sticks-scented Down the Rabbit Hole Atmosphere / Linen Spray around my house and waiting for Johnny Depp to show up.
$23 for 4oz & $40 for 8oz
