Shop Stress Free + Get FREE Holiday Gift with LUSH!

Our friends at LUSH have found a way to make your life easier this holiday season. Just think – no traffic or fighting unruly crowds. You can actually sit back, unwind and actually enjoy this time of year with friends and family. LUSH wants everyone to have a relaxing holiday, which is why they are offering a special promotion to get your shopping done early (we're all for that!).



From now until November 14th, enter code FREE20GIFT09 at checkout and receive a FREE pre-wrapped gift under $20 with the purchase of a pre-wrapped gift over $40!



But remember, only one free gift per order. And they don’t just stop there, to further spread the holiday cheer, LUSH is also offering FREE SHIPPING until Dec. 24th! - RLB



US: Free standard shipping on orders of $75 and free express shipping on orders of $90
Canada: Free expedited shipping on orders of $75 and free Xpress shipping on orders of $90

Go-->http://www.lushusa.com/shop/holiday/

Get Mo'Nique's Glow with Sam Fine's Tips!

One of my favorite celebrity makeup artists, (and creator of the newly launched DVD, Fine: The Basics of Beauty ), Sam Fine (pictured, left) has just given us the scoop on the amazing red carpet look he gave actress Mo'Nique at the recent movie premier of Precious!

Sam says, “This is a golden, carved, sculpted face. I really wanted to accent her gorgeous dress and since she wore minimal jewelry I was able to play up the golden hues without overpowering her look. Plus, it still allowed her to look effortless.”

Here's what Sam told us he did, step-by- step, to create Mo'Nique's look.

Face: “The key here is to layer [subtle] your bronzer and blush until it looks like a sculpted version of you. After finishing her base, I used a dark hued bronzer from the CoverGirl Queen, and then layered it with the Iman Sheer Finishing Bronzer in Afterglow, which contains a bronzer, blush and highlighter trio.”

Eyes: “This is a bleached brow – and no it doesn’t match her hair! I did this to allow her brows and eyes to really pop and stand out – again this goes back to being part of the ‘carved out’ look, and just allowed her to glow even more. I lined her eyes, and then used a beige liner – not a white liner because that would create too much of a contrast – on the inner rim of her lower lash line. The beige liner is much more subtle than white but still opens up the eye area. I then used golden hues on her lids, like Stila Eyeshadow in Twig ($18), and Nars Eyeshadow in NightsStar ($22). Lashes are a must on the red carpet so of course I used false lashes! I fused her natural lashes and the falsies with L’Oréal Voluminous Mascara ($7.50) I finished the look by adding a touch of gold glitter on the inner corners of her eyes to offset her dress!”

Lips: “ I also used golden hues on the lips but took the same ‘layering’ approach like I did with the rest of the face. This means I used lip liner, lipstick and a golden gloss (try Dior Addict Ultra Gloss) to complete this look.” - RLB

Learn all of Sam Fine's beauty tips and tricks! Go--> Fine: The Basics of Beauty

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Gift Card Giveaway for $50 worth of Beauty Goodies from ULTA

This week's guest post is courtesy of Thefind.com




TheFind is excited to announce the launch a fantastic giveaway from our friends at ULTA.com. The one-stop beauty super store has one $50 gift card that will be awarded to one lucky winner next week. To enter for a chance to win simply leave your entry on TheFind Blog here. Tell us in comments how you would spend your $50 gift card at ULTA.com and be sure leave your email address so that we can you if you win. The winner will be notified via email and must respond within 24 hours. The contest runs now thru Wednesday November 11th, 2009 12-midnight PST.

Some or our favorite picks from ULTA include Philosophy's Raspberry Sorbet Flavored Lip Shine ($12). We love this good-enough-to-at high-shine lip gloss. It will keep your pucker soft and give you a calorie-free taste of raspberry sorbet. It's dessert time anytime with this lip treatment. If you haven't tried mineral makeup try out this product is perfect for newbies. The bareMinerals Hydrating Mineral Veil Kit ($29) will quench thirsty skin with a water-based mineral veil that adds a subtle touch of brightness and a translucent finish. Buff it over makeup or a bare face. Benefit Liquid Benetint ($28) is the original tried and true rose-colored cheek and lip tint. It will withstand kisses and is water-proof. The sheer coloring and gives a natural glow that will keep them wondering.

TheFind will be spreading the love this holiday season with lots o' lovely loot in upcoming giveaways! Don't miss out on prizes galore now thru the end of the year - join our Facebook Fan Page to be notified of upcoming giveaways throughout the holiday shopping season.

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Budget Beauty Find - Sonia Kashuk Twist of Fate 6 pc Brush Set

Under $20 Gift Idea!

If you've noticed a trend lately with some of my Holiday Beauty Gift ideas and Beauty Finds, it's that bags + beauty products = a wonderful match made in heaven!

The latest creation from Sonia Kashuk's Christmas beauty collection for Target contains 6 beautifully crafted brushes and a chich, sparkly black clutch bag that can hold all 6 or just a few for touch ups + your evening essentials. - RLB

Don't wait - pre-order now for holiday delivery!


Go-->Sonia Kashuk Twist of Fate 6 pc Brush Set

Holiday Beauty Gift Idea #2 mark Glitz and Gloss Purse to Go

2009 Holiday Beauty Gift Guide

UNDER $15 Gift Idea!

To see our other Holiday Beauty Gift Ideas click here.

This is one of my favorite finds for this holiday season.

With this little purse you can tote it to any holiday party or gathering AND have your makeup attached right to it! This is perfect for times when you just need your cards/cash and keys...

It has a little sparkle which makes it perfect for night time and comes with 4 mini mark lipglosses in shades to flatter everyone, along with an attached mini glow baby glow key chain.

Purse includes: mini glow baby glow and glow baby glow luxe lip glosses in caramel shimmer, deep berry shimmer, light baby pink shimmer and clear shimmer shades. Also included is an attached mini glow baby glow keychain to hold them . 0.07 fl. oz. each. - RLB

Go-->mark Glitz & Gloss Mini Purse & Go

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Beauty Find - Kiehls Limited Edition KAWS Creme de Corps

If you're a fan of Kiehl's legendary and incredibly moisturizing Creme de Corps Body Lotion (and/or Graffiti art) then you MUST add this to your beauty arsenal.

Not only is this an amazing collector's item, but it's another perfect Holiday beauty gift idea for the beauty lovers in your life! Creme de Corps is a super effective and luxuriously textured all-over body moisturizer for extremely dry, or flaking skin.

The special Creme de Corps label design came about through a partnership with New York-based artist, KAWS. 100% of Kiehl's net profits from the sale of Limited Edition Crème de Corps will Support RxART.

Remember: Limited Quantities Available - 100% of Kiehl's net profits from the sale of this item will benefit RxART - RLB

Go--> Kiehls Limited Edition KAWS Creme de Corps

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Candy for the Holidays! (It's Good for You)

If you've seen our 1st Holiday beauty gift Idea that we shared with you last week, you know that we are all about planning holiday gift giving as early as possible.

Well, our friends at Hard Candy have just let us in on this wonderful new Holiday line up that must go on your gift giving lists (and for treats to buy for yourself)!

The new Hard Candy line is now available at Walmart stores across the country as well as walmart.com. P.S. All products are less than $10! - RLB

Their Holiday Collection Includes:

Lash Tinsel Glitter Mascara the ultimate holiday accessory.
Just Nails – festive fingers in stunning shades
Curl Up & Dye – Long lasting curl and a twinkle of glitter and all eyes will be on you
Painted Lady – A work of art in a perfect little package.
Eye Candy Cream Glitter Shadows, the perfect accessory to a dazzling dress
Cute Hard Candy Makeup Bags!

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