tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30617511188252841082024-02-06T23:30:25.270-05:00Makeup MavenThis is where the inspiration begins...Makeup Maven is a place where you will find the newest products, the trendiest ideas, the most innovative information, and my own personal selection of style...Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-28019687959371183772010-06-19T19:22:00.008-04:002010-06-19T19:41:57.702-04:00New for Summer from NARS!Summer is here, you can't deny it! BBQ's, surfing, spf, salt air, and BRIGHT COLORS! We have officially received the new NARS Summer collection (I know, I know, it has been long-awaited!) but it was definitely worth the wait! Most of the collection is limited edition, so stock up on your faves before it's too late... Here are some of the new products (there are more in store so strap on your summer sandals and come check them out for yourself!)<br /><br /><br /><div><div><strong></strong></div><div><strong>NARS Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment-</strong> </div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjh4r0jPaAmDiEFhFVP3OB1lRF9eA-qwugegTHPthv5Etptsa6WKGPIi3r2-OPOUeMRlb_3RwS3kWi2sZlhcpevWenb4jropO-ILxak69U0P2urT93H7UYPLQIE9FRbaZIUHHAkvyUcmbo/s1600/NARS+summer+lip+treatment.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 182px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484630663605513298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjh4r0jPaAmDiEFhFVP3OB1lRF9eA-qwugegTHPthv5Etptsa6WKGPIi3r2-OPOUeMRlb_3RwS3kWi2sZlhcpevWenb4jropO-ILxak69U0P2urT93H7UYPLQIE9FRbaZIUHHAkvyUcmbo/s320/NARS+summer+lip+treatment.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><div><strong>NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base-</strong></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT3FF1B4iXlAQtqOVHSAOW2gqcJjA4CsVfDreBKGUEOUmqlZC71_LZHX-8MMNWWPVAKhV2-QesdfFOPXPeX8Ya0KKX4o4ivTF5hCgddRAKtaMb3gExHBjZ4kj99mAS0zSvA-R8CTwisIpt/s1600/NARS+summer+lip+eye+primer.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 141px; HEIGHT: 254px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484631194168802898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT3FF1B4iXlAQtqOVHSAOW2gqcJjA4CsVfDreBKGUEOUmqlZC71_LZHX-8MMNWWPVAKhV2-QesdfFOPXPeX8Ya0KKX4o4ivTF5hCgddRAKtaMb3gExHBjZ4kj99mAS0zSvA-R8CTwisIpt/s320/NARS+summer+lip+eye+primer.jpg" /></a></div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>NARS Multiple Tint-</strong></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvsw1Hu3wD-AR0i7NBbP0rxQBOy27rmLhPqephSPP-qG6VuIBBxiEOw_crCB8MBokZaAs1O0nIkECy3q_7XUor4L5OvUuDoUM55hHDo34IeXhd99eookymL_BI3M-fS5pwHgv4hyQzkk7Y/s1600/NARS+multiple+tine.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 205px; HEIGHT: 261px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484632800360838194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvsw1Hu3wD-AR0i7NBbP0rxQBOy27rmLhPqephSPP-qG6VuIBBxiEOw_crCB8MBokZaAs1O0nIkECy3q_7XUor4L5OvUuDoUM55hHDo34IeXhd99eookymL_BI3M-fS5pwHgv4hyQzkk7Y/s320/NARS+multiple+tine.jpg" /></a></div><div><strong>NARS Orgasm Illuminator-</strong></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4zVYCgxhxg1qdWt86eBvPSUlLDB_Xi42y9XEr2viZSKAHtaJPVSLbzR-41AmWIlU-pUaQGUfO3B2gzp5YmCE78y_nKnYk-TnVv-dgWwLSWU3DWt4kP7CMI9OELJgiYpBN5HmJLXdz2Q_C/s1600/NARS+orgasmilluminator.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 168px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484631805349737938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4zVYCgxhxg1qdWt86eBvPSUlLDB_Xi42y9XEr2viZSKAHtaJPVSLbzR-41AmWIlU-pUaQGUfO3B2gzp5YmCE78y_nKnYk-TnVv-dgWwLSWU3DWt4kP7CMI9OELJgiYpBN5HmJLXdz2Q_C/s320/NARS+orgasmilluminator.jpg" /></a><br /></div><br /><div></div>Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-82522692883138648642010-04-29T12:07:00.003-04:002010-04-29T12:22:07.231-04:00On Our Radar...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp1oUCnnsY9NrWRj90Ka28xesoYrOdF17GOwgNLtoKg5e0v2DGirWP_N4xYBGyMDYgoHUuP7IrUw0Aobk_GpYPuBtu5GR1vYpjn6XP0swbW0jOSnfn6gS9uAI-umYvmMCQ7Rzqv_sgYQol/s1600/spa+1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465595516514864946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp1oUCnnsY9NrWRj90Ka28xesoYrOdF17GOwgNLtoKg5e0v2DGirWP_N4xYBGyMDYgoHUuP7IrUw0Aobk_GpYPuBtu5GR1vYpjn6XP0swbW0jOSnfn6gS9uAI-umYvmMCQ7Rzqv_sgYQol/s320/spa+1.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>A large part of what we do on a daily basis at The Beauty Loft Tallahassee is sifting through potiental brands. The brands must hit on several key elements that we require for it to be sold to you. After we decide that we like the brand, we then turn it over to you, the customer. Usually we will request samples of the products for you to become familiar with, and we like to receive feedback. Recently we were contacted by a new and upcoming brand which caught our attention and we have decided to share it with you. <a href="http://www.holymud.com/"><strong>The Holy Mud Company</strong> </a>is fairly new on the market, and quickly becoming well known for their authentic Dead Sea mud masks. With a lineup of five masks for different skin types and issues, no skin condition is spared. Choose one of these masks from "The Holy Land;" <em>The Honey & Oat Mask for dry, dehydrated skin, The DMAE Mask for mature, sagging skin in need of a boost, The Vitamin C Ester Mask for uneven skin tone or texture, The Dead Dea Mus Mask for oily skin in need of a deep pore cleansing, and The Pumpkin Glycolic Mask</em> <em>for dull skin in need of radiance</em>. </div><br /><div>Stop by The Beauty Loft Tallahassee this summer for a sample and let us know what you think....your pores will thank you! </div>Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-68656996030551227612010-04-22T12:31:00.002-04:002010-04-22T13:33:32.384-04:00Sexy Beachy Hair from The All Nighter<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn_MHKGnzgB6HGAAIRO-Gzd5GgHPg0zYW3wcplW9eUSWVz7xabiGcEDECXvT1yjIkCj9c0Embu-mtpk5l1vAjnHKAuKzpWh57pE05nwCbUX-wzeS6vZqJjHETSR-MrkmooOyQvrO_HGvdT/s1600/VS+texture.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 177px; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463016111673631778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn_MHKGnzgB6HGAAIRO-Gzd5GgHPg0zYW3wcplW9eUSWVz7xabiGcEDECXvT1yjIkCj9c0Embu-mtpk5l1vAjnHKAuKzpWh57pE05nwCbUX-wzeS6vZqJjHETSR-MrkmooOyQvrO_HGvdT/s320/VS+texture.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><div>Do you love the gorgeous waves and texture that you get from a day at the beach? But is your hair normally flat and limp, making it painfully obvious that you haven't seen the beach in months? This week at The Beauty Loft Tallahassee, we just unpacked the revolutionary product from your favorite dry shampoo makers, The All Nighter. Introducing "Pre-Game Texturizing Spray," a coconut scented scrunch spray that gives you perfect, beachy tousled waves. Instead of just normal sea salt, Pre Game is made up of Himalayan Pink Salt, and the famous Argan Oil that we are addicted to (Moroccan Oil's main ingredient.) Come into The Beauty Loft Tallahassee this week to try this "beach in a bottle!" </div><div> </div><div>Pre Game Texturizing Spray $22</div><div>Call us at (850) 222-4344</div>Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-47161671312345555242010-03-30T15:16:00.002-04:002010-03-30T15:22:51.286-04:00Fill your Easter Basket up with Chocolate!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQBPc901Ipp0f7P1AgcPAT7eI8DKkxqZdm6NxRZV-mofTB1NyJcHn8iHbpy1SUC8PJ9VyVPh4lgqYKM7thUd4D9sYtEmXUHWyHeXBQl0ZxcJHMGO3XDo0R61VDw8SztgdbMz9aQQtMew5x/s1600/ganache+for+lips.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 230px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454509419804250898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQBPc901Ipp0f7P1AgcPAT7eI8DKkxqZdm6NxRZV-mofTB1NyJcHn8iHbpy1SUC8PJ9VyVPh4lgqYKM7thUd4D9sYtEmXUHWyHeXBQl0ZxcJHMGO3XDo0R61VDw8SztgdbMz9aQQtMew5x/s320/ganache+for+lips.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Are you looking for adorable things to fill up your Easter baskets with this year? How about some <a href="http://www.ganacheforlips.com/index.html">Ganache For Lips Lip Balms </a>made with real Scharffen Berger Chocolate! They're under $5, taste delicious and made super cute gifts! Happy Spring! Call us today (850) 222-4344 Tues-Sat 11am-6pm</div>Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-10571406760203003582010-03-16T15:23:00.008-04:002010-03-16T15:35:45.766-04:00New at Beauty Loft Tallahassee!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYVUjkkNud7faXV-X7TMm-GVCJX-87hkpSzHGG3KNxlLTcom0eoOPdj3Kya0TL-wn-kfez2mz0Y6rC0PVjcnpyaGaSBCliHvTWRU78U0sIk50CDr4YHV7o3V8ExXE-B94Hnli9rsm6QrHs/s1600-h/Hyacinth1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 253px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449317499487296402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYVUjkkNud7faXV-X7TMm-GVCJX-87hkpSzHGG3KNxlLTcom0eoOPdj3Kya0TL-wn-kfez2mz0Y6rC0PVjcnpyaGaSBCliHvTWRU78U0sIk50CDr4YHV7o3V8ExXE-B94Hnli9rsm6QrHs/s320/Hyacinth1.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Here at The Beauty Loft Tallahassee, we are excited to announce that we now carry <strong>CLEAN</strong> Fragrances! Known worldwide for their fresh, just out of the shower scents, CLEAN is the perfect way to celebrate springtime and all of the new life that comes along with it. We can special order any <strong>CLEAN</strong> Fragrance item for you to spray, lather, moisturize, smell, and enjoy! Call us at (850) 222-4344. Here are some of the recently added items and Happy spring! </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilPrwhxtxkaR2j8uv3dskL7pb-uzFIVVVrWDbqYog69Rzxwrxa_CUGIKNo63Y2YrLlcwL3ZdaqlOp3vVzmkaXZPdz_rE3BM2kriw5RH5zJWGvOeo6Rx9oMR3d-avY4Fqdgyl1C2pINhEt-/s1600-h/clean-coffret-set.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449317175086463426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilPrwhxtxkaR2j8uv3dskL7pb-uzFIVVVrWDbqYog69Rzxwrxa_CUGIKNo63Y2YrLlcwL3ZdaqlOp3vVzmkaXZPdz_rE3BM2kriw5RH5zJWGvOeo6Rx9oMR3d-avY4Fqdgyl1C2pINhEt-/s320/clean-coffret-set.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEismgoHEMl9xZ93kFhL0KFSk07k1mF-4SajoCrxHBQStp0kmV9IT3HEIYAi4_0AySNGIRURLOcvPhJ6T7KZK0J2zUDHYD0MIrHB6aBsD0P67Kc2AzU0AcS5qzTTFdBr7yuWlLMnvVeU2-hh/s1600-h/Clean+1.png"><img style="WIDTH: 180px; HEIGHT: 216px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449316137796219522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEismgoHEMl9xZ93kFhL0KFSk07k1mF-4SajoCrxHBQStp0kmV9IT3HEIYAi4_0AySNGIRURLOcvPhJ6T7KZK0J2zUDHYD0MIrHB6aBsD0P67Kc2AzU0AcS5qzTTFdBr7yuWlLMnvVeU2-hh/s320/Clean+1.png" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7vllZTTLQUqASyOgzLS8GozKLhMeGey7WPMWYRyxHlz4p_wSuU9hs1ZRMD0KoNGWCL7WujulKsiZ5Dflmr-8TutK5tv3hUCrgdMaoCzpBWh4Wt6p3NbdBkHJ0yUxVOAVbppe8J238uFNg/s1600-h/Clean+2.png"><img style="WIDTH: 180px; HEIGHT: 216px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449316356101672370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7vllZTTLQUqASyOgzLS8GozKLhMeGey7WPMWYRyxHlz4p_wSuU9hs1ZRMD0KoNGWCL7WujulKsiZ5Dflmr-8TutK5tv3hUCrgdMaoCzpBWh4Wt6p3NbdBkHJ0yUxVOAVbppe8J238uFNg/s320/Clean+2.png" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi50gGKpzvf7yJmCa3dOj4N79H9N3QB-0TSae7PTPgaR9gL3ZOBC258UgRQgpABp0JKi94EM3c5vgSXzXCzbk-2RezxRc18s4nhrqUOxJWnChc90M6_Fmn_VNu5pKrCSTzKK73PTR2l-MAE/s1600-h/clean+5.png"><img style="WIDTH: 180px; HEIGHT: 216px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449316691935700066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi50gGKpzvf7yJmCa3dOj4N79H9N3QB-0TSae7PTPgaR9gL3ZOBC258UgRQgpABp0JKi94EM3c5vgSXzXCzbk-2RezxRc18s4nhrqUOxJWnChc90M6_Fmn_VNu5pKrCSTzKK73PTR2l-MAE/s320/clean+5.png" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk5JdZFEUOYoKvRc5rq4-JASDBPGRln_BlxrMQKW5086404KLbQVg62kwHKUM8Ax0v5Bvo7ecabXJukTd3VWZ0a38TXGebDJ8xZXyZ66lUUamX9axG2k22DjL14Bs-NHVGuBIqe0zPQG5n/s1600-h/clean+3.png"><img style="WIDTH: 180px; HEIGHT: 216px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449316449732120738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk5JdZFEUOYoKvRc5rq4-JASDBPGRln_BlxrMQKW5086404KLbQVg62kwHKUM8Ax0v5Bvo7ecabXJukTd3VWZ0a38TXGebDJ8xZXyZ66lUUamX9axG2k22DjL14Bs-NHVGuBIqe0zPQG5n/s320/clean+3.png" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGVLPSLyCsalBxsQc5k4ZwEk8u7JBIK1kejb89qSfmZdb8CMIwqFr8uUbkxNgJN-skJaqyTkvfl6ArWSWLnXd_d1_5bs2cdTByZ5VQHILl2mWQQIkLgyaQs0SaDOFlUh2IooWoueLVNI-W/s1600-h/clean+4.png"><img style="WIDTH: 180px; HEIGHT: 216px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449316752640831970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGVLPSLyCsalBxsQc5k4ZwEk8u7JBIK1kejb89qSfmZdb8CMIwqFr8uUbkxNgJN-skJaqyTkvfl6ArWSWLnXd_d1_5bs2cdTByZ5VQHILl2mWQQIkLgyaQs0SaDOFlUh2IooWoueLVNI-W/s320/clean+4.png" /></a> </div></div></div></div></div>Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-14047420399699381312010-01-30T14:15:00.003-05:002010-01-30T14:22:56.323-05:00Custom Order her (or him!) a Dememter Fragrance...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD1ShT7GO1Ezoe1hGKYNGJ5qSpVKnFn3TTMKH2KFdJJiXm3kq9nEY3bpxJkJ8kGNCp3_GXvbLwCnecAzWF35cpgSuXl1saEb7ielqA2rBux_ixohr_lDcmpqGkA-H8trl6uuLWs7YKj_E_/s1600-h/Champagne-Brut-Left.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 224px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432615468751861762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD1ShT7GO1Ezoe1hGKYNGJ5qSpVKnFn3TTMKH2KFdJJiXm3kq9nEY3bpxJkJ8kGNCp3_GXvbLwCnecAzWF35cpgSuXl1saEb7ielqA2rBux_ixohr_lDcmpqGkA-H8trl6uuLWs7YKj_E_/s320/Champagne-Brut-Left.jpg" /></a><br />Starting today....order your fabulous Valentine any scent from <strong>Demeter Fragrance Library</strong> and get it in time for Valentine's Day (*call us with your order at <strong>(850) 222-4344!)</strong> With hundreds of scents to choose from, you have the freedom to get a bit creative...Feeling a bit naughty? How about choosing<em> Leather</em>? Think that she's made of sugar and spice? Order her <em>Brownie</em> or <em>Angel Food Cake</em>! Do you spend Valentine's Day trying to foget that it's Valentine's Day? How about ordering you and your drinking buddy some <em>Sex on The Beach</em> or <em>Gin and Tonic</em>? The fragrances are just as much fun to buy and enjoy with your male Valentine...so don't buy him flowers or chocolate...get him something that you can share a laugh about (and wear all year long!)Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-62487129932554147852010-01-30T14:03:00.005-05:002010-01-30T14:11:05.018-05:00New from L'OccitaneHere are some new items from <strong>L'Occitane</strong>...Please call Beauty Loft Tallahassee for any special product requests<br /><strong>(850) 222-4344</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>L'Occitane Ultra Rich Shea Butter Face Soap $10</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3R41baYCvRslejXLjm5_1VR4TCVsgJpHnI4LOcJ24ixYl8Epf_FvqjtfgOYbGk8DKJPoLlv6AiYAEsCH9mgQzoMmbgNnTomH6qJv7OpW_PM4U-SpoUPC9PArU_x4bWqu1n7XesFkoPQI7/s1600-h/Loccitane+shea+butter+ultra+rich+face+soap.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 265px; HEIGHT: 265px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432612148496374706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3R41baYCvRslejXLjm5_1VR4TCVsgJpHnI4LOcJ24ixYl8Epf_FvqjtfgOYbGk8DKJPoLlv6AiYAEsCH9mgQzoMmbgNnTomH6qJv7OpW_PM4U-SpoUPC9PArU_x4bWqu1n7XesFkoPQI7/s320/Loccitane+shea+butter+ultra+rich+face+soap.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><strong>L'Occitane Mom and Baby Cleansing Gel $20</strong></p><br /><strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTHppQPJipsxrPRirTfsBJHvOvUkPZSm96zcmH2XMXss3Xl0BhTvxRZnwk2AMWiosRHeRKgJRjVewf360ifkQJ7zUzRhTOVhWcX0ycTsXHtd1ea89GXLQvZlmTvrXWPmSJ7kW58NwsNgZL/s1600-h/Loccitane+mom+and+baby+cleansing+gel.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 265px; HEIGHT: 265px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432611122477446754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTHppQPJipsxrPRirTfsBJHvOvUkPZSm96zcmH2XMXss3Xl0BhTvxRZnwk2AMWiosRHeRKgJRjVewf360ifkQJ7zUzRhTOVhWcX0ycTsXHtd1ea89GXLQvZlmTvrXWPmSJ7kW58NwsNgZL/s320/Loccitane+mom+and+baby+cleansing+gel.jpg" /></a></strong><br /><strong>L'Occitane Mom and Baby Body Lotion $26</strong><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVA0nU3okiOjeieByYobJ2d_mY_qzSfxyqpNMPyCrkPMhpk1X3z10j9X95LAQVH-4lHhgW4i8fyVJhyphenhyphenXGFzMe-ioh0XbgUjZ2vIL5MwRVmEDXKLY-iKGi5DKkgFpks1dXEeS9raSBxDiJz/s1600-h/Loccitane+mom+and+baby+body+lotion.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 265px; HEIGHT: 265px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432611388597575426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVA0nU3okiOjeieByYobJ2d_mY_qzSfxyqpNMPyCrkPMhpk1X3z10j9X95LAQVH-4lHhgW4i8fyVJhyphenhyphenXGFzMe-ioh0XbgUjZ2vIL5MwRVmEDXKLY-iKGi5DKkgFpks1dXEeS9raSBxDiJz/s320/Loccitane+mom+and+baby+body+lotion.jpg" /></a><br /></p>Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-36050215740618981572010-01-30T13:55:00.010-05:002010-01-30T14:03:05.038-05:00NARS Collection Spring 2010Here are some photos of the <strong>Spring 2010 Collection from NARS</strong>. Please call us for any special order requests<br /> <strong>(850)222-4344</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqNNqZcDHbjZzJRsF-6GI06NUnpgBin-2dIWFkkx6BYXVf0wrB9eu7Pez_z7e3hTVxuC1yAy9llwUYEjMvAS1ye4jjoIfiVgz-6r01_Ol6A9ME7P7XraYvJ4FrPZRlROgNnpKnriM7471d/s1600-h/nars+spring+shadow+duo+2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 196px; HEIGHT: 207px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432609121354334722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqNNqZcDHbjZzJRsF-6GI06NUnpgBin-2dIWFkkx6BYXVf0wrB9eu7Pez_z7e3hTVxuC1yAy9llwUYEjMvAS1ye4jjoIfiVgz-6r01_Ol6A9ME7P7XraYvJ4FrPZRlROgNnpKnriM7471d/s320/nars+spring+shadow+duo+2.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2dsdZzFsHI_41z-9jEjKzcUX4nFCE1A4EqorzubJn8Sh8JhDL_cip5wTCSU4xdsp0Tw9sS55fpqZNblgbL5gixmfUdHW-ehEByy9r8H6qT8YyMW2cABbvwghOqD6t2f3ZIihBb4FWXHHS/s1600-h/nars+spring+shadow+duo+1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 196px; HEIGHT: 207px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432609006533323602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2dsdZzFsHI_41z-9jEjKzcUX4nFCE1A4EqorzubJn8Sh8JhDL_cip5wTCSU4xdsp0Tw9sS55fpqZNblgbL5gixmfUdHW-ehEByy9r8H6qT8YyMW2cABbvwghOqD6t2f3ZIihBb4FWXHHS/s320/nars+spring+shadow+duo+1.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGapwt6nYnXF-eF8kd2Tdv1D3NNIT0cAgu6upFL_Vt894ziiPy21rLqG9Ja5PbZiRfQ_vCYZxyZZ5LBKEnpgtNl20yYsgHE0qbk5a4Jh0oY1MdzayNcg5CgvN0pAZj90l-zdXe-qfvSrYH/s1600-h/nars+spring+shadow+single+1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 196px; HEIGHT: 207px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432609279254350146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGapwt6nYnXF-eF8kd2Tdv1D3NNIT0cAgu6upFL_Vt894ziiPy21rLqG9Ja5PbZiRfQ_vCYZxyZZ5LBKEnpgtNl20yYsgHE0qbk5a4Jh0oY1MdzayNcg5CgvN0pAZj90l-zdXe-qfvSrYH/s320/nars+spring+shadow+single+1.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8PDajf85D_a3D7NiO-1R8PoKR51SFauxcs_nwVUBA-qcL1Z_7rUerq9tR9b2ARZ99lOIqrzgbjDegGxypK8EEwoQOFKrpfJ7FnwoGW0dKZvwO3WD1d7lpXA1fM9SFHnZM71sJucILNMGq/s1600-h/ars+spring+gloss+1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 196px; HEIGHT: 207px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432610031696695122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8PDajf85D_a3D7NiO-1R8PoKR51SFauxcs_nwVUBA-qcL1Z_7rUerq9tR9b2ARZ99lOIqrzgbjDegGxypK8EEwoQOFKrpfJ7FnwoGW0dKZvwO3WD1d7lpXA1fM9SFHnZM71sJucILNMGq/s320/ars+spring+gloss+1.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht8z4LscpQFzl3EaFf8EReLMbXeYgjwzaKLiezFmq4uE4md0xVo-L2Z8Mnc3hQCzoOuJkLTZYQsPV4hhMx0U2Fp6MUwsllKX9OLdATtJ2I6A7JBuIeRieUPilPc6jD1i9nqp2y-VGqqCSc/s1600-h/nars+spring+gloss+2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 196px; HEIGHT: 207px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432609883121426562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht8z4LscpQFzl3EaFf8EReLMbXeYgjwzaKLiezFmq4uE4md0xVo-L2Z8Mnc3hQCzoOuJkLTZYQsPV4hhMx0U2Fp6MUwsllKX9OLdATtJ2I6A7JBuIeRieUPilPc6jD1i9nqp2y-VGqqCSc/s320/nars+spring+gloss+2.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZ1IeisK3o3TVDvjiD4m2lrrzN9PoscsSrFn04fC5MK9UTmhVCMxT4vh4Q5ZZgoaDR0CIgdw9pnvMNEF6SQ0ZNlk9uablatNd_pcGhYIrwACKBJ2Yi6FQgqS6c2Ke4n88r93k2MRSgENt/s1600-h/nars+spring+pencil.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 196px; HEIGHT: 207px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432609770175976818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZ1IeisK3o3TVDvjiD4m2lrrzN9PoscsSrFn04fC5MK9UTmhVCMxT4vh4Q5ZZgoaDR0CIgdw9pnvMNEF6SQ0ZNlk9uablatNd_pcGhYIrwACKBJ2Yi6FQgqS6c2Ke4n88r93k2MRSgENt/s320/nars+spring+pencil.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBickPOUmiRavSr07oKHoM1NtK_T_PH-92GQRfvTHybbi-JlPEnn1z-MXfEGizcK_aeO_PKH1fAL6Qfd66DxDXZ5_c6guhQHjiFsyJGOwY7vdrSRKqYBF7Ymj0MBkIrJ-91H61CToKQEHR/s1600-h/nars+spring+nail+polish.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 196px; HEIGHT: 207px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432609560579801346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBickPOUmiRavSr07oKHoM1NtK_T_PH-92GQRfvTHybbi-JlPEnn1z-MXfEGizcK_aeO_PKH1fAL6Qfd66DxDXZ5_c6guhQHjiFsyJGOwY7vdrSRKqYBF7Ymj0MBkIrJ-91H61CToKQEHR/s320/nars+spring+nail+polish.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOg5TTD4OIyx9oq6k8hTcAzjs8atXShAE4dh5PoaHrnxE-U463wSjoNmaLCriT5XZ8JRyHhNPfRQq5S9w5VHILOHYbEp50H_GcHH2HMwZ4Re46cN7aMUwNy6Sm7IJqHYjVRxm20wa8hVVr/s1600-h/nars+spring+lipstick.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 196px; HEIGHT: 207px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432609405183547634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOg5TTD4OIyx9oq6k8hTcAzjs8atXShAE4dh5PoaHrnxE-U463wSjoNmaLCriT5XZ8JRyHhNPfRQq5S9w5VHILOHYbEp50H_GcHH2HMwZ4Re46cN7aMUwNy6Sm7IJqHYjVRxm20wa8hVVr/s320/nars+spring+lipstick.jpg" /></a>Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-3192686218426788692010-01-15T13:03:00.003-05:002010-01-15T13:42:11.518-05:00Huge Merger on the Horizon....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBcFpdW5zSnUtv5ltf-dUHTyVfy_nKAjZVTIukva-ijrl2jStWWxnQgXSxuV1oJ6fsvjbPiLDBGaVyqKLn9yHMSzWN3kbl4XjX1mJY6pRW5ti9KyV7RT2zM97mSUt9ikR00FxiMrAO66xl/s1600-h/BE+pic.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 220px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427038749378877314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBcFpdW5zSnUtv5ltf-dUHTyVfy_nKAjZVTIukva-ijrl2jStWWxnQgXSxuV1oJ6fsvjbPiLDBGaVyqKLn9yHMSzWN3kbl4XjX1mJY6pRW5ti9KyV7RT2zM97mSUt9ikR00FxiMrAO66xl/s320/BE+pic.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>This is one of the biggest pieces of news to hit the beauty industry all year (see link below)...I feel like this can go in any direction. On one hand, one of my favorite things about Bare Escentuals is the fact that it hasn't gone "corporate," but on the other hand, I think that the only way to strengthen such a growing brand is to create a solid company structure, something that Shiseido has maintained successfully and proven. Without a doubt, it is a great growth opportunity for Bare Escentuals, especially since Shiseido pretty much owns the Asian market (well deserved, in my opinion.) I just hope that Bare Escentuals maintains its original business plan and doesn't fall into the trap of greed and over-growth because the fundamental reason for its amazing customer loyalty is its non-corporate image. The products themselves are great quality and original, yet this is one of those classic examples of buying into a story, and one that women relate to and trust. If Bare Escentuals loses that "personal touch," and sells its soul to generic ideas and less than stellar customer service, then all that will be left will be something as boring as supermarket brand butter. It will be a staple that most women will inevitably buy, but the experience will be bland, and the chances of her branching out to other products will be about as likely as going to Publix for butter and coming home with six packs of grade A truffle infused butter. </div><br /><div>I am not quick to judge how this situation/merger will turn out because it could also be extremely successful for both companies and rewarding to the consumer. I also have a really good feeling about this because I personally have a lot of faith in Shiseido and its umbrella of brands. I love that Shiseido has been about to globalize and still maintain exclusivity and quality in its product lines. We are dealing with two very powerful creatures here that have the ability to take over the world...one lipstick at a time. I will be following this business deal and reporting on it regularly! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Link to WWD article-- <a href="http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/shiseido-makes-17b-bid-for-bare-escentuals-2411065?module=today#/article/beauty-industry-news/shiseido-makes-17b-bid-for-bare-escentuals-2411065?page=2">http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/shiseido-makes-17b-bid-for-bare-escentuals-2411065?module=today#/article/beauty-industry-news/shiseido-makes-17b-bid-for-bare-escentuals-2411065?page=2</a></div>Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-21584889716422540932010-01-13T14:35:00.002-05:002010-01-13T14:56:18.958-05:00The Fragrance Gods Are Listening...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4EzwzfXea0PAxwueqsZ-Wsv83G-jc5oluuZPHMi-EtOyK7WballQz_RkvCjAhQDR4sKPJg__xgZ3xNcNyYxEpAy7NQCabipqLGwv7D2yMf88kaaazNX317P9rl8j6ZBfWCgE45jb-_mjf/s1600-h/modern+notes+1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 341px; HEIGHT: 79px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426315489508122546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4EzwzfXea0PAxwueqsZ-Wsv83G-jc5oluuZPHMi-EtOyK7WballQz_RkvCjAhQDR4sKPJg__xgZ3xNcNyYxEpAy7NQCabipqLGwv7D2yMf88kaaazNX317P9rl8j6ZBfWCgE45jb-_mjf/s320/modern+notes+1.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Running the risk of sounding like a completely oblivious person, I will admit something embarassing to you...I have broken two diffusers. In my experience, a diffuser is one of the worst things to smash or drop (I have done both.) But it's just a dangerous situation no matter what...I mean...I think about it; a hard to hold glass object in a tiled room (I usually keep them in the bathrooms) just seems like a bad idea to me. And unilike breaking a plate or cup, when you break a diffuser...you need to fumigate it house immediately. The scent that a diffuser holds is extremely potent and not meant to be doused around the house by the cup full. What may have started off as a seemingly good idea and a pleasant scent all of a sudden turns into a nauseating mess with millions of tiny shards of glass in and around areas where you frequently go barefoot. Needless to say, it has always remained a mystery to me, until now, why diffusers have to be glass. I suppose that my heartache has been worthwile in the end, because just this week I received a generous box of goodies from Modern Notes, the makers of gorgeously scented diffusers. The most exciting thing that I noticed about these new diffusers is that they are made of a very nice plastic material that looks identical to glass. </div><br /><div>Go to their website and check out their yummy scent collection...your house will never smell the same- <a href="http://www.modernnotes.com/">http://www.modernnotes.com/</a></div>Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-58767372398476018922010-01-12T13:20:00.004-05:002010-01-12T15:18:27.358-05:00Achy Breaky...Lips??<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd1BgIDooZqjAb9ebelqueu4U-xL0zyT3sxz1q9W9mINAH1xPJSZkANyGA9msiTwujmdLmhmzGawb6A2MRMl0KpeQPgSLdQyETN3fk0cRLL5gkSkko8rv4-nEuXVRNzcn_cgZKovAdwCuo/s1600-h/rosebud+1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 280px; HEIGHT: 280px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425920508267507650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd1BgIDooZqjAb9ebelqueu4U-xL0zyT3sxz1q9W9mINAH1xPJSZkANyGA9msiTwujmdLmhmzGawb6A2MRMl0KpeQPgSLdQyETN3fk0cRLL5gkSkko8rv4-nEuXVRNzcn_cgZKovAdwCuo/s320/rosebud+1.jpg" /></a><br /><br />A couple of weeks ago we received a shipment of these newly packaged lip balms from Rosebud Salve Co at Beauty Loft Tallahassee. I, like the rest of the beauty obsessed world, became attached to the original formula a number of years ago. Since then, new flavors have been released and new formulations have been created. However fun and exciting the new salves are when they are first released, it seems like I am always reaching for the original for my lips (and cuticles on a particularily dry day.) And as much as I love the original formula, which has been popular for over a century...the packaging is just not designed for a warm climate. If you live in Florida and you have ever left one of these in the car on a summer day, you know exactly what I am talking about! When we need to make orders for Beauty Loft in the summetime, we actually hygenically open each one before we put it on the shelves to ensure its freshness! So you can image my excitement when these tubes of the famous salve arrived! I immediately placed them on the front desk where you check out, next to our eternally burning NARS candle (there is just something about the Bosphurus scent that I can't get enough of.)<br />Immediately after placing them on my counter, customers recognized the pure genius of the new product. Slowly they began to disappear...and I started to get increasingly worried. With only three remaining, I knew I needed to act quickly. Even though I had been fighting the inner voice that told me that "one more gloss would be the straw on the horse's back," I couldn't sell out without snagging one for myself. I was able to justify the taken item, of course...I mean, it is winter, my lips are very dry and chapped and the packaging simply couldn't ruin my car seats.<br /><br />Feeling very pleased with myself, I carried it around for at least a day. Yes...you heard right...ONE DAY! I seem to have left it in my boyfriends new car on its first outing...and haven't seen it since. He seemed to have noticed that not only does it moisturize without leaving a trace of girly color but it feels and smells great. My adventure with the new Rosebud Salve was short lived but very promising, i believe, because now he has very soft lips! And I think I might just need to snag another one...but don't tell....Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-14283802721825847462010-01-09T13:53:00.003-05:002010-01-09T17:20:50.585-05:00Some magic from Urban Decay...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD8QCV_DTj2Yx1VEFtyQF2CNuPLZaKbBfMn47iuqOSK42kdxnBs11lFRwl5BI6itFGk-qzgXeFphuTsktplaYcFYtdaC6W1HlbrqQvk_M5yRodl5tTI3Jzayt1Eh95K1aNx61bkxXoWV6x/s1600-h/AIW+UD.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 233px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424815810506637202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD8QCV_DTj2Yx1VEFtyQF2CNuPLZaKbBfMn47iuqOSK42kdxnBs11lFRwl5BI6itFGk-qzgXeFphuTsktplaYcFYtdaC6W1HlbrqQvk_M5yRodl5tTI3Jzayt1Eh95K1aNx61bkxXoWV6x/s320/AIW+UD.jpg" /></a><br /><br />According to WWD, "Urban Decay Cosmetics has gone down the rabbit hole with “Alice in Wonderland” so consumers can get inspired by the upcoming movie when they peer into the looking glass."<br /><br />As if a remake of the classic movie wasn't enough....now add Johnny Depp to the equation with a<br />fab new palette from Urban Decay...it's almost unbearably exciting!! We received this palette, pre-Alice-fied and it was an instant best seller for the holidays this year. Here is the descriptions courtesy of WWD:<br /><br /> "Urban Decay’s Book of Shadows products, is covered in a pattern with teapots and cups, and opens to reveal a pop-up drawing of Alice, recently shrunken by the “drink me” bottle contents, in the mushroom forest. Inside, there are 16 shadows with “Alice in Wonderland”-related names, such as a bright blue called Alice, and a white shade called White Rabbit, as well as two travel-size 24/7 Eye Pencils and one 0.13-oz. Eyeshadow Primer Potion. "<br /><br />Here is a link to the rest of the article--<br /><br /><a href="http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-firms-rolling-out-alice-in-wonderland-products-2406061?module=recent">http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-firms-rolling-out-alice-in-wonderland-products-2406061?module=recent</a><br /><br />I will be hoarding one of these as soon as it hits shelves...stand back ladies!!Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-19857664876317560252010-01-05T14:41:00.004-05:002010-01-05T15:17:29.861-05:00Hermes on the beach?<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzvsIPjFBlsRguySVpToO12bZI05Vcble1RyCAh4_mkVuCXMIsyp2-1jQnDyFXq7wXiJnXsfkLxk6Xdlv-nbnseOrK1woGgSUK5MOO-aXlEec5mghqHztatCvYYfZDFELg4HWFWz1rGPpz/s1600-h/hermes1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 224px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423352320492729410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzvsIPjFBlsRguySVpToO12bZI05Vcble1RyCAh4_mkVuCXMIsyp2-1jQnDyFXq7wXiJnXsfkLxk6Xdlv-nbnseOrK1woGgSUK5MOO-aXlEec5mghqHztatCvYYfZDFELg4HWFWz1rGPpz/s320/hermes1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>Let me start off by saying that I am all for throwaway elegance and casual luxury (you know, $200 Louis Vuitton pens and Chanel beach towels.) There is just something so luxurious and frivolous about these seemingly unimportant yet insanely expensive items. However, having said that, I simply must draw the line. Remember when Marc Jacobs was designing a line of condoms? I mean...come on...there has to be a limit to product placement in a porno. </div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5VPU_Jo_qWM1CB1oM6Qo1qn_6V5cEBq8p_h6MzE-137TwPRTXEQPujGf_WmOwtOF1lUnjQkEfjopIFpZHC1dKUgKEO7hlcjEQmzaToFa7cYXzCJajaWLnDUBjb1M_lmV0AiaXHw7gr7Rc/s1600-h/hermes2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 220px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423352395417886578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5VPU_Jo_qWM1CB1oM6Qo1qn_6V5cEBq8p_h6MzE-137TwPRTXEQPujGf_WmOwtOF1lUnjQkEfjopIFpZHC1dKUgKEO7hlcjEQmzaToFa7cYXzCJajaWLnDUBjb1M_lmV0AiaXHw7gr7Rc/s320/hermes2.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>So having said that...I am really apalled at how casually stars are treating their stuff these days. I have had not one, but two sightings of gorgeous Hermes bags at the beach practically in the ocean! I won't even bring a grilled cheese sandwich to the beach in fear of getting sand in it. Maybe Hermes needs to fill these obvious gap and just create a waterfproof bag already! With Hermes underwater camera included...</div></div>Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-24622911135565502152010-01-02T17:29:00.002-05:002010-01-02T17:36:12.013-05:00LUSH Promotion!<div>Hello Dear Readers! Happy New Year! I hope that you all had a beautiful holiday...and I am certain that we have a fabulous year ahead of us! I would like to start off the New Year with a fantastic sale from our friends at LUSH...</div><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOmxKLvPniSSjc-aMxxsV_tqBHkowbX5B1qNRkoec0s7VnR75ZdjTD-PXxcnv1eSuTcx7CHnLYD_Ru36G4NtQYpkB0e0zxviFMScsTO0wVIwjwxawO1YMkoXwrR6wargVgYltpiqFn5o1f/s1600-h/lush+promo.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 70px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422274924824978802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOmxKLvPniSSjc-aMxxsV_tqBHkowbX5B1qNRkoec0s7VnR75ZdjTD-PXxcnv1eSuTcx7CHnLYD_Ru36G4NtQYpkB0e0zxviFMScsTO0wVIwjwxawO1YMkoXwrR6wargVgYltpiqFn5o1f/s320/lush+promo.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Santa didn’t bring every gift on your list this year? Not to fear, LUSH is here to extend the season of giving for another week. From <strong>December 26th to January 5th</strong>, LUSH is running a special online promotion: buy any holiday item or soap and get two products of equal or lesser value FREE! Or, buy a holiday pre-wrapped gift or a year round pre-wrapped gift and get one of equal or lesser value free. No promo code required, you will automatically be prompted to select free product (s) during the check out process.<br />The offer is only limited to available inventory, so stock up while supplies last! Check out all the great products here: <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/shop/boxingday" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.lushusa.com/shop/boxingday</a></div>Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-39054777271579258902009-12-01T16:54:00.002-05:002009-12-01T16:59:01.454-05:00I'm Sorry!Hello dear readers!<br />I apologize for my sudden absence from this fabulous blog. Sometimes unexpected things happen in your life making it hard to even get up in the morning, filling you with sadness and disgust. But thankfully, this blog is a weep-free zone and instead filled with posts about cotton candy and lipstick! I will be making more of an effort to fill your lives with sugar coated posts and gumdrop reviews...thank you for being so patient! I promise new posts to come...stay tuned.Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-73151771519531004222009-11-05T13:55:00.004-05:002009-11-05T14:04:08.129-05:00New Brand At The Beauty Loft Tally!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXxsgvmHILv_n249a2fipM1U6SHcB_gFt1sHA2C9PpBsOGZ6bZfVG0sn_feRV2M0cFtgQR7fWitE1wBxowV-qOqiKOE0UuU7ZfrBH4m1x-50wgSqAnSUJdatut0MVQOb1jCvuT3WpEsPce/s1600-h/all++nighter+press.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 229px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400696550396488082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXxsgvmHILv_n249a2fipM1U6SHcB_gFt1sHA2C9PpBsOGZ6bZfVG0sn_feRV2M0cFtgQR7fWitE1wBxowV-qOqiKOE0UuU7ZfrBH4m1x-50wgSqAnSUJdatut0MVQOb1jCvuT3WpEsPce/s320/all++nighter+press.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpomoGS6cvfRy1lEMIdKjdM-xDJ9Rj88Y0im6oNQfAy9CepM3-qLYrrIeU2VjNd1WUvXFXFz3Ybizp22IF02gMJyFvRmFlafE9pwm-q_h2_TOyiPAs_Ue-yH633BLjidYEGdWhcEqQeK0/s1600-h/all+nighter1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 256px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400696753345943858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpomoGS6cvfRy1lEMIdKjdM-xDJ9Rj88Y0im6oNQfAy9CepM3-qLYrrIeU2VjNd1WUvXFXFz3Ybizp22IF02gMJyFvRmFlafE9pwm-q_h2_TOyiPAs_Ue-yH633BLjidYEGdWhcEqQeK0/s320/all+nighter1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>It's always a happy day at The Beauty Loft when we get in a new brand! We would like to introduce <a href="http://www.theall-nighter.com/index.html">The All Nighter Hair Styling Powder</a>, a line with a huge cult following! It comes in six different colors; Platinum/Netural, Redheads, Honey Blonde, Dark Brown/Black, Brunette, and Golden Blonde. </div><div><em>"The ALL NIGHTER Styling Powder™ is made with natural plant-based ingredients and natural minerals, gently scented with essence of tangerine (to freshen without being too perfume-y) The ALL NIGHTER Styling Powder™ also contains real silk powder to add manageability to hair, and it imparts a luxurious satiny feel. Leave it in or brush it out for an amazing 'fresh from the salon look'"</em></div><div><em></em> </div><div>They retail for $18 a piece. Come in today to try this amazing product (p.s. Rachel Zoe is addicted...I'm just saying...)</div></div>Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-56194627800348080792009-11-03T15:05:00.004-05:002009-11-03T15:18:40.994-05:00A Chocolate Affair!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYYOCt1ErAPeaVuWeoByOG0rXdTb1HxVTL3hNzfFFg_2vcCF7xBkErTjqPkoDZ-cmHjZTWHFPvJ0DB38rbrgdmiIO__Ars_n_cI2feqNQzEebWXcUzT1UImik7Y3p15R3vFUSi2O2FP9Us/s1600-h/Payard+chocolates.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399974198203198898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYYOCt1ErAPeaVuWeoByOG0rXdTb1HxVTL3hNzfFFg_2vcCF7xBkErTjqPkoDZ-cmHjZTWHFPvJ0DB38rbrgdmiIO__Ars_n_cI2feqNQzEebWXcUzT1UImik7Y3p15R3vFUSi2O2FP9Us/s320/Payard+chocolates.jpg" /></a><br /><div>A beautiful thing is happening this Friday evening! We are combining chocolate, charity, and makeup all in one night! The Beauty Loft Tallahassee is sponsoring <a href="http://support.covenanthospice.org/chocolateaffair/index.html">"A Chocolate Affair," </a>a dessert competition where proceeds go to the one and only Covenant Hospice! We will be sampling desserts, pastries, and chocolates from Tallahassee area bakeries, restaurants, and catering companies, then voting on our favorite dessert (I am sure that it is going to be a challenge!) We have donated a large gift bag filled with goodies for the silent auction winner! What better combination could there be? Buy your tickets now for a chance to bid on our basket, eat fabulous food, support local business, and to be rewarded by giving your time and generous donations! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong><em>November 6, 2009 - 5:30 - 7:30 pm </em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em>Doubletree Hotel </em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em>101 S. Adams Street Tallahassee, Florida</em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em>Attire: Business or Cocktail </em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em>Parking: free parking in the Doubletree Hotel garage</em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em>Tickets: $25 per person</em></strong></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://support.covenanthospice.org/chocolateaffair/about.html">http://support.covenanthospice.org/chocolateaffair/about.html</a></div>Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-19451759335226977692009-10-31T11:26:00.005-04:002009-10-31T12:18:06.331-04:00Sugar Rush! oh, I mean, Happy Halloween!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjstyPY_Ibx_lhKv9gQ-VW8DIi0tEgTGwwGEKvgJIhjmj-szshGYKVabF7nKZEFWSwlwpxzjaWew5jC9yp2k4wA0Fhyphenhyphenkmt1W_5Yb7eEPqBAU6LJefDrFW4aHdgCxEoQhDaBA6D8abm730V/s400/candycornbark5.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 304px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjstyPY_Ibx_lhKv9gQ-VW8DIi0tEgTGwwGEKvgJIhjmj-szshGYKVabF7nKZEFWSwlwpxzjaWew5jC9yp2k4wA0Fhyphenhyphenkmt1W_5Yb7eEPqBAU6LJefDrFW4aHdgCxEoQhDaBA6D8abm730V/s400/candycornbark5.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Happy Halloween ghouls and goblins! Are you in the Halloween spirit today or do you not feel the spookiness until the sun goes down? Either way, today is a day to honor the seasons changing and to remember the dead among us. However you decide to celebrate the Witch's New Year, sugar is usually involved. I took this recipe from fellow blogger<a href="http://therecipegirl.blogspot.com/2008/10/candy-corn-cookie-bark.html"> "The Recipe Girl" </a>because it's simple, creative, and a perfect way to get rid of any candy and treats that you'll have left over after tonight. Personally, I would use dark or milk chocolate instead of white, but other than that, you can throw anything you're craving into this...So be safe tonight and maybe this year try to remember what this holiday is based upon, because it's so easy to get caught up in the festivities and we forget the rich history of today!<br /><br /><br /><strong>Candy Corn Cookie Bark</strong><br />Makes 2 dozen pieces<br /><br />Ingredients:<br /><br />1 1/2 cup Oreos broken into bits<br />1 cup Pretzels broken into bits<br />1 cup Candy Corn<br />Other candy like Resses, Butterfinger, M&M's, etc<br />1 pound Melting Chocolate (white or milk)<br />1 tsp shortening<br />Sprinkles<br /><br /><br /><br />Step one- lay ingredients on cookie sheet or baking pan over parchment paper:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjma43jhwLb6E_74LqzenNZw8Jc3zYPWwZoqh_9NeaoOs9lu7ZpplszUJn4E8RFCHXa4FKmmEWwC6e-vhowjKk-w9_Fv8fdLry1MHe8gBPGHIg-s7oJeECt0sn4dePESj3OlCllHpajhBTt/s400/candycornbark1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 304px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjma43jhwLb6E_74LqzenNZw8Jc3zYPWwZoqh_9NeaoOs9lu7ZpplszUJn4E8RFCHXa4FKmmEWwC6e-vhowjKk-w9_Fv8fdLry1MHe8gBPGHIg-s7oJeECt0sn4dePESj3OlCllHpajhBTt/s400/candycornbark1.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Step Two- Melt chocolate pieces and shortening (about 1 1/2 min) until they're liquid (keep stirring and microwave an extra 30 sec until smooth) and pour over bits of treats. Add any extra candy on top for crunch:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGZoVntRPd4DjDaWZWvhf48CPMeMTCqVzpa5TaIHMQhfP6BYzbaaWjV8mG91HjcKww1WzVre8j6QQSGTU6S4-PVMHvDH7tZ6F7uYQ-sd7aZVDqURLTkbNgNpiS87MsQlsqhfnX1LXbpMsk/s400/candycornbark2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 304px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGZoVntRPd4DjDaWZWvhf48CPMeMTCqVzpa5TaIHMQhfP6BYzbaaWjV8mG91HjcKww1WzVre8j6QQSGTU6S4-PVMHvDH7tZ6F7uYQ-sd7aZVDqURLTkbNgNpiS87MsQlsqhfnX1LXbpMsk/s400/candycornbark2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Step Three- Place in refrigerator or freezer until firm. Break into pieces with sharp knife and serve!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFw_6q-tup9LYKJI6VFz55x6DWgJjJwaEWYK0_WfzdmTVNOFg5CwW_SPzM9P6tPuguMz0VbSQ7UUkvAtwk4zbJFtpVOggjbY4VCWBmzbsmhdlp2weIhD7Zz4sOhQPB4eHbpYmsHh-iXXJY/s400/candycornbark8.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 304px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFw_6q-tup9LYKJI6VFz55x6DWgJjJwaEWYK0_WfzdmTVNOFg5CwW_SPzM9P6tPuguMz0VbSQ7UUkvAtwk4zbJFtpVOggjbY4VCWBmzbsmhdlp2weIhD7Zz4sOhQPB4eHbpYmsHh-iXXJY/s400/candycornbark8.jpg" /></a>Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-77688622773197854322009-10-29T11:33:00.003-04:002009-10-29T11:55:24.849-04:00Cookie Review!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKWKF06Wi1X-8Id7wDhi_K57bQviHvuMbU3zKTLGUvM1zY6Np3Sdtf_T78-Je75nkgRuVH5L4E8e_EUqMc2GiRq4ytuOc6qcnT1i-AQUY7UnMn542NsbzyoGDXQ11-p5eSrP4kaw1JL2k/s1600-h/goji+cookies.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 264px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398051133325019394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKWKF06Wi1X-8Id7wDhi_K57bQviHvuMbU3zKTLGUvM1zY6Np3Sdtf_T78-Je75nkgRuVH5L4E8e_EUqMc2GiRq4ytuOc6qcnT1i-AQUY7UnMn542NsbzyoGDXQ11-p5eSrP4kaw1JL2k/s320/goji+cookies.jpg" /></a><br /><div>What's better than something tasting delicious and actually being really good for you? It's a rare combination, but when somebody gets it right...it's a keeper! I've been searching for a healthy snack to keep on hand at The Beauty Loft that customers would enjoy eating with their complimentary Caudalie Tea, and also something that they would consider buying. I had heard great things about the <a href="http://www.gojigourmet.com/">Goji Gourmet</a>, the creators of all natural Goji cookies. The cookies are all natural, preserative free, high in antioxidants, hand made, have no refined sugars, and really do taste yummy. The flavors available are: Goji Almond Oat, Goji Cherry Cacao, Goji Ginger Walnut, and Goji Orange Mint Chip. All of the petite cookies are jam packed with organic goji berries (which we should all be familiar with by now. If you know anything about antioxidants, they are pretty much the smallest and most delicious cancer and free radical fighting berry around.) </div><br /><div>After trying all of the flavors last week, (Goji Almond Oat is definitely my favorite, the spicy Goji Ginger Walnut coming in second) I could easily see myself becoming addicted to these as a great mid afternoon sugar free snack to curn even more dangerous cravings. </div><br /><div>If these cookies are something that you would like to see at The Beauty Loft and something that you would like to add to your beautiful skin diet...send us an email or leave us a comment. Yum!</div>Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-24916099761062253492009-10-28T14:53:00.006-04:002009-10-28T15:30:12.978-04:00I hate to say it but...duh<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5H8qkKft94PK3_4FGRgg3PnD1slQFud85v3kKIjm4DO6JB5unuPQtUR0B-MLS1TOZMM3F2NfbkjM_WxZky0Qdfpza1RY7_Zs1_w3dQ6hs297fRoY0sBF8DOdDedpwIdz-E2Mb0aLVCJSF/s1600-h/belly.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 312px; HEIGHT: 208px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397735377828720530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5H8qkKft94PK3_4FGRgg3PnD1slQFud85v3kKIjm4DO6JB5unuPQtUR0B-MLS1TOZMM3F2NfbkjM_WxZky0Qdfpza1RY7_Zs1_w3dQ6hs297fRoY0sBF8DOdDedpwIdz-E2Mb0aLVCJSF/s320/belly.jpg" /></a><br /><div>It's always more than a little frustraing to me when I read about things that are so completely obvious that it's almost silly. But then I realize (or better yet, somebody nevee hesistates to tell me) that I am stuck inside of this gorgeous, pink, candy scented, beauty product filled bubble with an unpenetratable shell. What seems obvious to me within the beauty industry is actually sometimes news for the rest of the world. Such is the case with Faye Brookman's article in <strong>WWD</strong> this week entitled "Baby Beauty Products Appear Popular Among Adults." </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/?module=tn#/article/beauty-industry-news/baby-beauty-products-appear-popular-among-adults-2351983?navSection=beauty-industry-news">http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/?module=tn#/article/beauty-industry-news/baby-beauty-products-appear-popular-among-adults-2351983?navSection=beauty-industry-news</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>For three years I've been selling baby care line Mustela at The Beauty Loft, and for about that same amount of time, we have been using the Mustela Baby Wipes For Face as makeup remover. Our philosophy is this; if it's gentle enough for your baby/newborn, then it's sure gentle enough for even the most sensitive customer, whatever the age. According to WWD, 40% of adults (both men and women) currently use baby products on themselves. </div><br /><div>WWD also makes a point in the article that I disagree with; they state that one of the main reasons why consumers are purchasing baby items is because of the cost. </div><br /><div><em>"I think consumers continue to be careful with their spending. The Johnson’s/Harris Poll showed that 71 percent of adults indicated they would be more likely to use baby products if they were less expensive than the adult equivalent,” she said.</em> </div><br /><div>In my experience, customers are not buying the baby items because of the cost. They are buying them because they are extra gentle, or they got hooked after using them on their own children. According to the cheaper price logic, my customer who buys the Mustela Baby Wipes is buying them because they are under $10. Totally untrue. For less than that, they can go to their local drugstore and buy Neutrogena or Almay Makeup Remover Wipes, but it's a conscious choice that they are making. I think a more interesting choice for an article would be why after a product is geared for a certain age, we start adding harmful chemicals. At what age does a company dedide...ok, it's time? Ok, I'm off my soapbox now! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Keep checking back because in the next couple of days I will be reviewing some fantastic, new, organic products! </div>Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-53666848287125696482009-10-27T16:37:00.003-04:002009-10-27T17:57:49.661-04:00Last Day Sarah Horowitz Perfume Experiment<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr-OBn3FMt1m0F9oRNGL0ryjaPcfyr2yqmfjdbX0KcBaHnddJB-UAIK46ZQtC_ipyKolYr0JFcs2xyoxjXsNI4fxGySOJZyk54IokmOJgNcLVIjrwpWRcpLvcYlcDHTS7DihXFZ018fNBp/s1600-h/gardenia.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 252px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397402320386562370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr-OBn3FMt1m0F9oRNGL0ryjaPcfyr2yqmfjdbX0KcBaHnddJB-UAIK46ZQtC_ipyKolYr0JFcs2xyoxjXsNI4fxGySOJZyk54IokmOJgNcLVIjrwpWRcpLvcYlcDHTS7DihXFZ018fNBp/s320/gardenia.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Hello again dear readers! I hope everybody had a fantastic weekend! I've decided that I want to include the last three <em>Sarah Horowitz</em> fragrances in one single post, wrapping up our fragrance experiment this afternoon (I've got a great surprise for our next test brand!) I've had such a great time experimenting with these scents, testing how they've made me feel, how their notes affected my mood and my day in general. It's so refreshing to come across a quality fragrance line with scents that are original and authentic smelling. They're for women who don't feel that connection with the naked supermodel spokeswoman who is the norm for perfume these days. They're for the woman who wants to layer her perfume without having to be a scientist, just because she wants to smell unique and memorable. So down to business.... </div><br /><div>Today I am sniffing out the <strong>Sarah Horowitz Perfumers Palette </strong>fragrances. The fun thing about this part of the line is that it creates the opportunity for you to make your dream concoction! The three sections of this collection are pretty basic: <strong>"Top Notes," "Middle Notes," and "Base Notes."</strong> You are free to choose any combination of you choice to create a one of a kind scent that only you know about. I will be testing three "Base Notes," which is truly the foundation of any scent. Here is how Sarah Horowitz explains a base note; <em>"It is where the riches, deepest ingredients are found, anchoring the rest of your scent to your skin. Consisting mostly of Woods, Resins, and Roots, these scents will ground your fragrance and create warmth and depth for your perfume."</em></div><br /><div>The base notes by Sarah consist of: Amber, Clean Musk, Sandalwood, Soft Musk, and Vanilla. Today I will be testing <strong><em>Soft Musk, Clean Musk, and Vanilla</em></strong>. </div><br /><div>I was fascinated with the idea of <em>Clean Musk</em>, because it truly a contrasting base in my opinion. To me, a musk is a warm, sweet, smoky scent, the exact opposite of something fresh. After trying Clean Musk, I can attest that it is exactly that: a clean version of musk. Picture fresh out of the dryer sheets with an undertone of musk rolled into the center. It's something that can be worn alone, but I would most likely pair it with <em>Fig Middle Note</em> to play off of the earthy, fresh contrast of the musk. </div><br /><div>Next I tried <em>Soft Musk</em>, which is a very soft, very subtle fragrance. It smells clean and feminine, something I would wear during the day. By itself, it's very subtle, almost too subtle for my taste...which makes it the ideal Base Note. <em>Base Notes</em> are meant to be built upon, and with Soft Musk, I would layer a crisp <em>Honeysuckle Middle Note</em>, or a <em>Lychee Top Note</em> to add an exotic, fruity feeling. I like that <em>Soft Musk</em> is so compatiable with other scents, it could easily be a fresh floral, a warm sensual vanilla, or something a little more exotic. </div><br /><div>The last Base Note that I tested was Vanilla. I love everything vanilla, if it's done right. Too many times, vanilla is turned into an artifical birthday-cake scent, making its wearer and friends dizzy and sick. A great vanilla shouldn't be sickly sweet, it should have a sensual base that is creamy and inviting. <em>Sarah's Vanilla Base Note</em> is the ideal vanilla to me. It is sweet without being suagr cookie sweet, it is sensual without being too warm, and it has a hint on coconut on my skin, which leaves me craving the beach. I will have a really hard time layering anything else on top of this base, because it is so perfect on its own, although I know that <em>Gardenia Middle Note</em> make a perfect pairing. If you were feeling more up for an energizing fragrance, I would mix <em>Vanilla Base</em> with <em>Blood Orange Top Note</em>. It would be the best of both words; zingy citrus and mellow vanilla all rolled into one. Overall, these base notes are a great start for anyone who has an interest in creating his or her own fragrance collection. </div><br /><div>I have had a fantastic time experiementing with these fragrances this week! I have learned a lot of notes, and even moe about what scents I like and could grow to like. Just remember that the most important thing about a fragrance is how it is affected by your body chemistry. Things that smell fantastic on a cardboard scent strip or even a friend will most likely smell completely different on you...and that's ok. Just go with your instinct and wear something that fits your personality as much as it does your lifestyle. </div><br /><div>Thank you to Sarah Horowitz and staff for supplying us with testers of your scents!</div>Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-30845127381513324982009-10-24T17:23:00.002-04:002009-10-24T17:25:38.003-04:00And on the last two days...she rested...Just a quick note to anybody following the Perfume Experiment...I will resume posts on Tuesday. As anybody who wants beautiful skin and peace of mind knows, rest is of the highest importance. So enjoy the rest of your weekend and look for new posts on Tuesday! XOXOMakeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-75189434145331300782009-10-24T14:47:00.003-04:002009-10-24T15:33:45.747-04:00Day Four Sarah Horowitz Perfume Experiment<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjixxfr1DGeSlwb8N1HVdaWBsblDTw1kGSw7nxnkMkEW9DUaJAk9EBe9PEOeTzUqYN47PE2x-gu2w_nff-Tokq0e0ye-3gPRV7ToqRBhQadoax-LP7eQ5gjBbDfQoTT1eyo-u3I1DC2a16_/s1600-h/mango.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396251939909223778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjixxfr1DGeSlwb8N1HVdaWBsblDTw1kGSw7nxnkMkEW9DUaJAk9EBe9PEOeTzUqYN47PE2x-gu2w_nff-Tokq0e0ye-3gPRV7ToqRBhQadoax-LP7eQ5gjBbDfQoTT1eyo-u3I1DC2a16_/s320/mango.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Is anyone else counting the days until Halloween? Even though I don't plan on dressing up or even trick o' treating, I am waiting waiting waiting! Why? Well two reasons, the first is that I love the Witches New Year! It's so eerie and festive and silly, and such a staple of my year that it's sometimes hard for me to believe that there are families who don't even celebrate it. The second reason is because Halloween candy goes on MAJOR sale the day after Halloween! Everything from candy corn, tootsie pops, dots, sour patch kids, and not just little bags either...but like the 5 pound bags! Now don't think i'm a closet candy eater or anything...I love to have fresh candy around The Beauty Loft. Candy is friendly, colorful, and tastes and smells delicious...and speaking of smelling delilcous...I come to you with today's newest fragrance in the fragrance experiment: Sarah Horowitz <strong><em>Perfect Nectar</em> </strong>from the "<em>Perfect Collection</em>."<br /><br />It's not a coincidence that somebody who loves candy as much as I do also loves very sweet scents. I almost always gravitate towards scents with top notes of cotton candy, burnt sugar, vanilla, jasmine, and light, sweet florals. The interesting thing about my tastes, however, is that I have never especially like fruity scents. I do like fruit, I like to eat it and cook with it, but I don't like to smell of it (there is only one exception, and that is Fresh Fig Apricot fragrance, but it smells more sweet than fruity in my opinion.) So I had to have an open mind today when I tested the <strong><em>Perfect Nectar</em></strong>, a scent more fruit and exotic than the islands themselves. </div><br /><div>When I first applied the fragrance, I smelled the ripe, fruity notes right away. I smelled peach and orange, and maybe a little bit or raspberry (however, I later learned that the notes are in fact blood orange, papaya, mango, and ylang ylang.) </div><br /><div>The dry down of <em><strong>Perfect Nectar</strong></em> is more of a light floral, a scent that I would associate with a garden wedding in the summertime, or a weekend wine tasting trip. For a fruity fragrance, it manages to steer clear of artifical "pie and cobbler" notes and it is very grown up. I would expect to smell this on anybody from 20 to 55 years old, it's youthful but still tastefully done. And my dog loves it...he's been licking my arm any chance he gets! That's a good sign...right?</div>Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-64061206532415793272009-10-23T16:32:00.004-04:002009-10-23T17:07:41.746-04:00Day Three Sarah Horowitz Perfume Experiement<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqsDMTEA-buATBenb5J5mCZtg8JKWmtAh6YMBh8U5WjvWyAwcIw3i46OJGchh-l30F1h2Oh2Dw5PclAywt1UPxDBHtkIvgpTN7Z47aCR5-hde_Fw3f1ZordZsEOzwrZeZRg51xrmU379o/s1600-h/buddha.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395904793809878194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqsDMTEA-buATBenb5J5mCZtg8JKWmtAh6YMBh8U5WjvWyAwcIw3i46OJGchh-l30F1h2Oh2Dw5PclAywt1UPxDBHtkIvgpTN7Z47aCR5-hde_Fw3f1ZordZsEOzwrZeZRg51xrmU379o/s320/buddha.jpg" /></a><br /><div>So as my readers and followers already know, this week I am reviewing 7 Sarah Horowitz Perfumes. For the last two days, I have reviewed fragrances from her "<em>What Comes From Within</em>" Fragrance collection. The scents are light, feminine, and meant to create sense of well being without being too perfume-y. Today is Day Three.</div><br /><div>This morning I had a fantastic yoga class. The classes are held outside at the crack of dawn which is the perfect time for relaxation. No phones, no traffic, no outside stresses. This morning was the absolute perfect weather for it, too; not too humid and not biting cold like last week. So even though I was up very early with not much sleep, I still felt at ease from my class when I came into The Beauty Loft this morning. I was looking for a scent that would compliment my tranquil mood. After a quick sniff of today's options from my fragrance lineup, I chose to go with <strong><em>"Peace"</em></strong> from the "<em>What Comes From Within Collection</em>." </div><br /><div>When I first put on Peace, I thought that it was the most cologne-y out of the ones that I have tried so far. It wasn't as light and airy as <em>Light</em> or <em>Perfect Veil</em>, which was a surprise to me. I sensed some bergamot, which is a crisp floral, and a little bit of sandalwood (not my favorite note in the world, but definitely something different...that is why we experiment after all!) </div><br /><div>My favorite part of <strong><em>Peace</em></strong> without a doubt is the dry down. It dried down to a sensual, relaxing musky vanilla, which exactly captured the mood that I was going for. The scent lingered on my skin for the entire day, creating a little coccoon of scent that only I could smell. I didn't feel a yoga-esque sense of tranquility from this fragrance, but it was a nice reminder to stay calm and balanced on even the most stressful day. More to come tomorrow dear readers.... </div>Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061751118825284108.post-49058260690256543452009-10-22T14:06:00.004-04:002009-10-22T14:27:57.770-04:00Day Two Sarah Horowitz Perfume Experiment<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6y_qxTKoV__wWjRdIOE7hX1DbcweVo0A9eSPLQMmzaOo99x4X5NMl8fyhve6WGKE-GKdW_b-onTmB858DSN5w-sBzptaeI_dupp7m04ofG1qfs1Vf55iSUuPBiFB6VYEDz5xYR5Tlpdfb/s1600-h/pillow.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 208px; HEIGHT: 208px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395492801990429522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6y_qxTKoV__wWjRdIOE7hX1DbcweVo0A9eSPLQMmzaOo99x4X5NMl8fyhve6WGKE-GKdW_b-onTmB858DSN5w-sBzptaeI_dupp7m04ofG1qfs1Vf55iSUuPBiFB6VYEDz5xYR5Tlpdfb/s320/pillow.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Today is day two of the perfume experiment. I have had quite a long day already (let's just say that it is 2pm and I am on my second cup of joe.) I have successfully stopped drinking coffee for about 3 months, but as of late, I can't go without it (I hate that fuzzy haze I've been sitting in all week.) So today I really needed a perfume that would fit my mood. I'm feeling very relaxed and calm (probably because I'm so tired!) and I'm just not a fan of "energizing" fragrances. </div><br /><div>Yesterday I had much success with the<em> Light</em> Scent, and today I am ready to try something new. After reading a lot of press about Sarah Horowitz's <em><strong>Perfect Veil</strong></em> fragrance, I decided that it was appropriate to try on a day like today. According to Rachel Zoe's "The Zoe Report," she is a major fan of <em>The Perfect Veil</em>...and well...that creates a buzz worth looking into. </div><br /><div>When i first dabbed on the scent, I was turned off by its inital notes. On me, it smelled very distinctive, in other words, a bit old lady like. But after a couple minutes of sitting on my skin, it turned musky. Unlike most musks, it's not heavy at all, but very light and subtle. It smells warm and a little bit powdery, something I would wear to a classy dinner party or some evening event on a cold fall night. I don't sense any floral notes in it, but I do smell a little bit of vanilla which is nice and comforting. </div><br /><div>The general idea of <em>Perfect Veil</em> is to "capture the sensual scent of clean, naked skin."</div><div>I like that unlike most "naked" scents, this one doesn't smell like soap, towels, or a sauna. It's a very gentle fragrance that is soft and bit mischevious...because anyone who takes the time to smell this lovely probably has a bombshell side too. Probably the exact opposite of yesterday's fragrance, <em>Perfect Veil</em> is a scent that the longer I wear it, the more I like it...the drydown really agrees with my body chemistry. If Perfect Veil were an article of clothing, it would be a soft white cashmere sweater with a slightly playful neckline. I'm liking it.... </div>Makeup Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330696074199691812noreply@blogger.com