Achy Breaky...Lips??

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.)
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.

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....

Some magic from Urban Decay...

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."

As if a remake of the classic movie wasn't enough....now add Johnny Depp to the equation with a
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:

"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. "

Here is a link to the rest of the article--

http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-firms-rolling-out-alice-in-wonderland-products-2406061?module=recent

I will be hoarding one of these as soon as it hits shelves...stand back ladies!!

Hermes on the beach?

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.

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...

LUSH Promotion!

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...

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 December 26th to January 5th, 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.
The offer is only limited to available inventory, so stock up while supplies last! Check out all the great products here: http://www.lushusa.com/shop/boxingday

I'm Sorry!

Hello dear readers!
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.

New Brand At The Beauty Loft Tally!

It's always a happy day at The Beauty Loft when we get in a new brand! We would like to introduce The All Nighter Hair Styling Powder, 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.

"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'"

They retail for $18 a piece. Come in today to try this amazing product (p.s. Rachel Zoe is addicted...I'm just saying...)

A Chocolate Affair!

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 Chocolate Affair," 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!

November 6, 2009 - 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Doubletree Hotel

101 S. Adams Street Tallahassee, Florida

Attire: Business or Cocktail

Parking: free parking in the Doubletree Hotel garage

Tickets: $25 per person

http://support.covenanthospice.org/chocolateaffair/about.html