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Things @glitteryglossy Likes- Headphones and Football

Oct 312011

But what if the two could be combined? Look no further, ihip just might have you covered! NFL legend and Giants SuperBowl champion, Carl Banks, teamed up with iHip to introduce the first ever, limited-edition licensed NFL music accessories! Equipped with a booming bass and noise canceling effects, every iHip product is compatible with your iPod, cell phone, MP3 player or laptop.

Keep the music flowing into your ears in style whether working out at the gym, on the courts, at school or just hanging out with the boys – iHip has it all covered. The iHip ear buds, headphones and speakers come in over 61 different teams, so the ultimate sports fan will be able to show off and represent his team at every juncture!

PR Sample Alert! This product was given to me by a public relations company in consideration for review. This in no way affects my thoughts and viewpoints of the product. To understand my review policy take a look here. If you are interested in having a product reviewed, contact me!

Halloween Recap 2011!

Beauty 4 Responses »

Oct 312011

Let’s recap everything festive and spooooooky that I posted for Halloween! Thanks to OPI, China Glaze, Skintimate, Schick, Make Up For Ever and Bath and Body Works for some of the press information initially provided!

OPI Halloween 2011 Product Information

Bath and Body Works Halloween Spooktacular!

Bath and Body Works Spider Cider Review

Be a Treat, Not a Trick with Skintimate and Schick!

China Glaze Haunting Swatches

Make Up For Ever Halloween Face Chart

Halloween Green- China Glaze Halloween 2010 vs. 2011

Hearst Magazines Will Be Launching Two Youtube Channels

Beauty, Magazines 5 Responses »

Oct 312011

HEARST MAGAZINES TO LAUNCH TWO NEW YOUTUBE CHANNELS AS PART OF YOUTUBE’S NEW ORIGINAL CHANNELS INITIATIVE

New Channels Harness the Power of Iconic Magazine Brands to Create Unmatched Engagement in Automotive and Fashion and Beauty Programming

NEW YORK, October 31, 2011 – Hearst Magazines today announced that it is bringing two new channels to YouTube as part of YouTube’s new original channels initiative, which was announced today. The programming is being created in conjunction with the experts from Car and Driver, Road & Track, and Popular Mechanics for the Automotive channel and Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Seventeen, and Realbeauty.com for the Fashion and Beauty channel. Both channels will launch in 2012.

“This new relationship with YouTube provides a great opportunity for us to expose our brands in video form to an exponentially larger audience,” said John Loughlin, executive vice president and general manager of Hearst Magazines. "We’ve been creating hundreds of hours of content each year, which will be included as part of these channels and allows us to achieve larger scale, better monetization and the potential to launch new brands out of this exciting platform."

Hearst has a wealth of production capabilities, including a state-of-the-art, digital video studio and production facility; a stake in Mark Burnett Productions and deep relationships with other best-in-class production companies. The company’s award-winning in-house video team has produced a library of over 12,000 videos across its brands and nearly 200 hours of monthly video programming that is used on the company’s websites and tablet applications. Hearst will develop original content specifically for this platform, as well as use some of its existing video. Content will include:

Car and Driver Television: Driven to Extremes will feature programming that includes automotive-related competitions, car makeovers, and a show that mixes the week’s biggest car news with a dose of humor.

The shows on Fashion & Beauty: Style on Location will focus on global street style, the best in beauty, and an irreverent look at the latest fashion headlines.

About Hearst Magazines

Hearst Magazines is a unit of Hearst Corporation (www.hearst.com), one of the nation’s largest diversified communications companies. With its acquisition of Lagardère SCA’s 100 titles in 14 countries outside of France, Hearst Magazines now publishes more than 300 editions around the world, including 20 U.S. titles. Hearst Magazines is the largest publisher of monthly magazines in the U.S. (ABC 2011) and reaches 87 million adults (Spring 2011 MRI). Hearst Magazines Digital Media, dedicated to creating and implementing Hearst Magazines’ digital strategy, has more than 28 websites and 14 mobile sites for brands such as Cosmopolitan, Popular Mechanics, ELLE, ELLE DECOR, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Marie Claire and Seventeen, as well as digital-only sites such as Delish.com, a food site in partnership with MSN; MisQuinceMag.com; and RealBeauty.com. Hearst Magazines has published more than 100 applications and digital editions for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch, as well as the Droid platform. In addition, the company includes iCrossing, a global digital marketing agency.

Burt’s Bees Natural Skin Care Solutions Review

Skin Care 28 Responses »

Oct 312011

Burt’s Bees Sensitive Facial Cleanser ($10.00, 6oz)

It would be nice if everyone’s skin was the same, but the bottom line is, it’s not. So my ladies with sensitive skin need something to cleanse and moisturize their face without being forced to deal with redness and irritation.

Face anything with the Sensitive Facial Cleanser. This soap free cream cleanser moisturizes skin with cleaning the skin and removing makeup, and other impurities.

Softens and helps replenish skin’s outer layer with Cotton Extract
Gently removes dirt, oil and make-up without over drying or causing redness
Formulated with Quillaja and Yucca Extracts to help remove impurities without stripping essential moisture
Fragrance-free and hypo-allergenic
Allergy-tested and dermatologist-tested

My thoughts- I personally felt like my skin did not feel very clean after using this. It wasn’t your everyday average dryness that sometimes comes with washing the face with regular soaps. It had this slimy texture to it, and it prompted me to want to wash my face again with something else. That’s icky!

Now on to the moisturizer! Let’s hope I felt better about it!

Burt’s Bees Sensitive Daily Moisturizing Cream $15.00 1.8oz

Clinically proven to moisturize sensitive skin all day without causing redness or irritation, this nourishing day cream is formulated with softening Cotton Extract to help skin replenish its outer layer and minimize the effects of potential irritants such as harsh soaps or cleansers. All while Rice Extract moisturizes and Aloe soothes your skin. Naturally gentle for daily use, it’s what your sensitive skin has been waiting for.

Softens and helps replenish skin’s outer layer with Cotton Extract
Moisturizes with Rice Extract
Does not cause redness or irritation
All day formula
Fragrance-free and hypo-allergenic
Allergy-tested and dermatologist-tested

My thoughts- I found this moisturizer to be very creamy, yet very light. It gives the perfect amount of moisture to the skin, nothing more, nothing less. The thing that I do not understand about this moisturizer though? WHERE IS THE SPF! People with sensitive skin need it moreso than of other skin types, and Burt’s Bees did not put a drop in here, not even a smidgen, which makes this product more expensive, because you are going to need a SPF, and then this for 15.00, you will be out of about $35 or so in total. Now if you don’t need a SPF, then the amount of product for the price is a good deal.

There is also a night cream and an eye cream in this line.

You can check out more of their products on burtsbees.com, and also find other locations to purchase in a non online environment.

This product was sent to me to review courtesy of BzzAgent.com

NARS Holiday 2011

Beauty 4 Responses »

Oct 272011

The NARS Holiday 2011 Collection is decidedly decadent. Bold, shimmery lips are paired with rich eye color and a classic cheek. Lips offer the perfect balance of luminous and matte shades. Eyes smolder in exquisite, mysterious black hues infused with red, purple, gunmetal pearl, or shimmer. For a dramatic finishing touch, skin is set aglow with rose cream laced with gold. Staring Italian beauty Mariacarla Boscono, the campaign was designed and photographed by NARS Founder and Creative Director François Nars.

The NARS Holiday 2011 Collection is available beginning October 15 at narscosmetics.com and includes:

NARS Holiday 2011-Modern Kabuki

Beauty 16 Responses »

Oct 272011

INTRODUCING MODERN KABUKI HOLIDAY 2011 GIFTING!

For Holiday 2011, NARS introduces Modern Kabuki, a collection of specially designed gifts for the ardent makeup aficionado, inspired by François Nars’ travels throughout Japan, his deep interest in Japanese culture, and his fascination with Kabuki makeup. The collection captures the exquisite artistry of Japan’s Kabuki theater. Every detail is a vibrant, modern, iconic interpretation of the centuries-old dramatic form.

HANAMICHI KABUKI-INSPIRED EYESHADOW PALETTE

Japanese for “flower path,” this Kabuki theater walkway that extends into the audience was the inspiration for this eyeshadow palette, featuring a Kabuki-themed design and accompanied by a mini Kabuki Eye Brush. The colors are evocative of shades found in Kabuki theater- an icy white with flowers in rich shimmering deep rose and gold and matte black.

Price: $65

Availability: November 1st 2011, www.narscosmetics.com

Be A Treat, Not A Trick This Halloween with Skintimate and Schick!

Bath and Body 6 Responses »

Oct 272011

BE A Treat NOT A TRICK This Halloween….

Sexy can be Scary if you’re hairy!

My Mother always told me, “Never wear something that angers that cat.” With that said, when it comes to Halloween the same rules apply. There’s nothing wrong with wearing a scantily clad lingerie version of your favorite fairy tale character, but just remember that if your legs are bare, be aware and make sure they are properly shaven and smooth.

You’ll be spookily smooth thanks to Schick Quattro for Women and Skintimate no matter which costume you choose…..

Berry Land Flirt -

· For getting ready in a spiffy you’ll need razors that you can use and toss. Try Schick Quattro for Women Disposables with scented handles in Skintimate Scent Raspberry Rain and if you’re feeling extra berry-licious, partner it with its travel size companion of Skintimate Signature Scent in Raspberry Rain.

OR…..

A Spontaneous Puss in Boots

· If you can’t decide between a trimmed triangle or landing strip this smooth duo is the perfect match for you. Schick Quattro for Women TrimStyle will give you the option of shaping and trimming or going in for smooth control. Its dual sided, battery powered razor and trimmer and one will help you achieve even the most daring “styles.” A little help from Skintimate Cream Shave will help seal the deal on smooth, touchable legs that any Robin Hood will happily rub up against.

Be sure to like Skintimate’s page on Facebook

Enter To Win Entire OPI Touring America Fall Collection

Giveaway 226 Responses »

Oct 272011

You loved the entire collection, the response to my swatches was phenomenal, so don’t you want the entire collection all to yourself? Well have no fear! Thanks to the wonderful people over at OPI, you can have enter for your chance to be picked to win the Touring America Collection.

Nicki Minaj For OPI

Nail Polish Collections 11 Responses »

Oct 262011

OPI announces the launch of six new limited edition shades inspired by hip hop sensation Nicki Minaj, including a purple Shatter! Inspired by Minaj’s unique style, love of bright colors, and her debut album Pink Friday, the Nicki Minaj by OPI promotion will feature an array of bold hues, from neon lime green to pink.

“OPI is so excited to work with Nicki in releasing these six new nail lacquers,” said Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “Nicki has taken the hip hop world by storm, but her music is only part of the equation. She’s also become a fashion inspiration, noted for her daring costumes and hair color both on and off the stage.”

Nicki’s eclectic look made including a new hue in OPI’s bestselling Shatter coat a must for this collaboration. The purple Super Bass Shatter (a record-setting purple that “shatters” before your eyes) is inspired by graffiti art and works when painted over any dry OPI hue. Adding top coat takes Super Bass Shatter from matte to glossy in seconds.

The line features five nail lacquers in addition to Super Bass Shatter, ranging from fantastic pink, rainbow confetti glitter and charcoal sparkle hues to two green shades in lime and teal:

Pink Friday
Kick off the weekend with this pop! of bubblegum pink.

Metallic 4 Life
This charcoal sparkle flies with the stars in the skies.

Save Me
I drove for miles just to find this silver-rainbow glitter.

Fly
I came to win, to fight…and to wear this aqua.

Did It On ‘Em
A lusty little lacquer that loves the “lime”-light.

Nicki Minaj by OPI nail lacquers contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application. This limited edition promotion will be available beginning January 2012 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $8.50 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each nail lacquer.

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

Fast Five- Five Facial Moisturizer Recommendations

Skin Care 11 Responses »

Oct 262011

Fall is here, the air is dry and that means your face is too. Have no fear here I am to give you my top 5 choices for facial moisturizers.

1. MAC Studio Moisture Cream (1.7oz, $35.00) – This is by far my top choice when it comes to facial moisturizers. Enriched with passion fruit, spinach leaf, green tea, algae, wheat germ and coconut, it not only moisturizes the face, but feeds it some good stuff! Watch the transformation that your face takes from dry and dull to moisturized and bright!

2. Burt’s Bees Sensitive Daily Moisture Cream (1.8oz, $15.00) – If you have extra sensitive skin, and need moisture without the redness and irritation, give this cream a shot. Cotton extract replenishes the skin’s moisture while Rice Extract moisturizes and Aloe soothes your skin.

3. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion (1.7oz, $13.00)- The moisture "drink" developed by Clinique’s dermatologists to maintain optimal moisture balance for very dry skins, or skins dry in the cheeks, comfortable to oily in the T-zone. Softens, smooth, improves.

4. Josie Maran Organic Argan Oil (0.5oz, $14.00)- All oil no BS, my kind of moisturizer! Paraben, sulfate, artificial fragrance dye, and GMO free, it’s clinically proven to improve skin hydration and skin elasticity after only four weeks. In just four weeks: Participants saw a visible reduction in coarse wrinkles and fine lines in the eye area, and more than 83% of women showed significantly improved skin hydration.

5. Philosophy Hope In A Jar (2oz, $38.00)- I have personally never used this but it is a cult fave especially if you watch QVC, you’ve seen it 10000 times! Philosophy Hope in a Jar is a 99.9% oil-free, deeply hydrating, lightweight wonder designed to smooth the complexion while reducing the appearance of wrinkles and discoloration. Originally created for the medical market, this expert essential delivers soft, healthy, glowing results.