Free Sample of Benefit Crescent Row at Sephora

Preview Benefit's new Crescent Row fragrances in this adorable set with any Sephora purchase. To get your free sample, use code: CRESCENT.

Enjoy!

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Jersey Shore Wedding- Part 2 Beauty Tips

At every wedding, there is always someone designated to do the bride's makeup, usually a makeup artist, a professional or a good friend. At the Jersey Shore wedding that I attended, there was a professional makeup artist who worked in weddings as a part-time job. We were all eager to chat with her about beauty tips, her experiences in the industry, and her schooling to get into the business. She told us about her struggles with juggling a full-time job and classes for her cosmetology license. She also said her main driving force was her passion for cosmetics/beauty and doing what she loves. :)

So a few basic tips that she told us to get a bride-beautiful face included:
1)Use primer! Primer will give your face/eyes a clean slate and palette so the colors will look their best. If you have dark circles around your eyes, you can use a yellow based primer to neutralize the discoloration around that area. Primers can also be used to control the oil on your face, to prevent shininess throughout the day.

2)Ask the bride what look she wants. The bride opted for a very natural look so minimal color was used, while looking fresh and gorgeous. She mixed two blush colors to achieve a radiant glow. She also used basic black eyeliner and a light, neutral shimmery shade for her eyelids.

3)Don't stick with just one brand. We had asked her what her favorites were and while she mentioned MAC, she told us that there were so many different companies with similar formulas so don't stick with just one name brand.

Other advice/tips in general included:
1) Checking for expiration dates on products.
2) Going to makeup shows to see new products/brands/colors and learn more about makeup!

Here are some pictures of her stash:

Her makeup palette, including the two blush colors.	Her collection of makeup brushes!

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Happy One Year Anniversary, Beauty and All That!

Happy Anniversary to my blog, Beauty and All That! My, what a year it has been. I started this blog writing about random things and it quickly evolved into a beauty and shopping blog.

My first post was on an indie film, called Take Out, read here. Then, for a while I posted YouTube links on cute kittens. By the fall of 2008, my blog had become more of a beauty blog with beauty and shopping events/tips. I also came across the wonderful site, TotalBeauty.com, which features skincare, hair and beauty product reviews and once I signed up to be a part of their Blog community, the rest is history. Thank you TotalBeauty!

Follow me on Twitter: @BeautyAllThat

Be sure to check out my new sister site, Crafty and All That, soon with updates!

Thank you readers of Beauty and All That. Stay tuned for more great posts and info on your beauty needs!




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Everyday Minerals New Eye Color Compacts

Here are the other Everyday Minerals Eye Palettes, in addition to the gorgeous Everyday Resorts eye palette featured in my Everyday Minerals Haul post. Again, I do not own these yet, but I have been reading mixed reviews on the EDM forum. Some say the mini brush, which is very adorable, is too thick to actually get any product within the little hole of eyeshadows, and some say that there is too little eyeshadow minerals in each. The compact itself is very cute and convenient for travel, since it is too hard to carry loose minerals when you're out. It's also refillable, even though the plastic caps are a bit tough to take out. You can either get these eyeshadows in this each compact set for $10 or buy samples of each color for $2.50 a shade.

The Spring Collection (colo	The Sand Castle Collection
The Lavender Collection	The Jane Austen Collection

To purchase these eye palettes yourself, they are under the "Kits" category and "Best Sellers" subcategory at EverydayMinerals.com


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LeSportsac Sample Sale June 9-11, 2009

There's another LeSportsac sample sale coming up on June 9th. Last time, there were a lot of discounts by the last day, so hopefully it will be the same this time around.

Discount: 60-90% off past and current LeSportsac products

Dates/Times: June 9, Tuesday: 4pm - 9pm; June 10, Wednesday: 8am - 9pm; June 11, Thursday: 8am - 9pm

Location: Metropolitan Pavilion 123 West 18th Street 4th Floor Gallery (Between 6th - 7th Avenue) New York City, NY

To get a $5 off coupon, valid on June 9th only, bring a printout of the above flyer! Click on above picture or here to get a larger sized image.

Happy Shopping!

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L'Occitane - Provencal Warehouse Sale June 5-6, 2009

L'OCCITANE, maker of some of the best skincare products in the world, including their wonderful Shea Butter creams, is having a Warehouse Sale in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. If you're lucky enough to be living around the area, go check it out! Details in the above advertisement or check it out here on their website.

This takes place TODAY, June 5 from 9AM-8PM and ends tomorrow, June 6, from 9AM-6PM.
Address: 1270 Valley Brook Ave., Lyndhurst, NJ, 07071

Enjoy!
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Sephora for Your Guy- Free Samples

Ladies: Father's Day is just around the corner (June 21 to be exact) and if you're looking for a gift for your pops or for your boyfriend, Sephora has a freebie to share with you with any purchase.

Guys: If you're planning to buy your girlfriend or mom something from Sephora, you can get yourself the Guy Supply sample kit filled with scents and skin samples.

It's a Win-Win situation here. Sephora is offering you a free 14 scent and skin sample kit (9 scents and 6 skin samples) for guys and it's available online only!

Includes:
* Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani Diamonds For Men (0.05 oz)
* Giorgio Armani Code (0.05 oz)
* Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Pour Homme (0.05 oz)
* Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme (0.04 oz)
* Sean John I Am King (0.05 oz)
* Hugo Boss Hugo (0.06 oz)
* John Varvatos Artisan
* Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy Men (0.05 oz)
* Lab Series Multi-Action Face Wash and Daily Moisture Defense Lotion SPF 15 (2 x 0.06 oz)
* Jack Black Beard Lube (0.33 oz)
* The Art of Shaving Shaving Cream (0.27 oz)
* Billy Jealousy Hydroplane Super Slick Shave Cream (0.135 oz)
* Zirh Protect (0.1 oz)
* Cartier Declaration (0.05 oz)

More details: http://www.sephora.com/promo/handsome/

* Enter promotion code HANDSOME in the promotion code box during sephora.com checkout to receive your free men's sample bag with any online merchandise order. While supplies last. Samples may vary. One per order. Not valid in US or Canada retail stores, or Sephora inside JCPenney. Not valid on previous purchases, nor with purchases of eGift certificates or gift cards. Cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions. Sephora reserves the right to end or change this promotional offer at any time.

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Jersey Shore Wedding - Part 1

Recap:
This weekend I went to a friend's wedding and it was absolutely gorgeous! Not only was it fun catching up with good friends but the overall atmosphere was so nice. It was a small wedding and most of the guests stayed in the same Bed & Breakfast. (The breakfast was delicious, by the way) It was the first time I ever stayed at a B&B so the experience was interesting. All the rooms were furnished with its own decor. The ceremony and reception was so beautiful (as was the tasty wedding cake.) Congratulations to the bride & groom!!

Bed & Breakfast
Here's are some pictures of the B&B I stayed in, including the room:

The view of the front gardens from one of the rooms.	The view of the grand kitchen, where the yummy breakfasts were made (including fresh, delicious blueberry muffins.) Unfortunately, guests were not allowed in this area. The kitchen is stunning and I really love the island :)
This is a view of the living room area. They had board games, books, and travel information.	This is the opposite side of the room with a nice table and two chairs. In the middle of the room (now shown) is a couch seating area overlooking a fireplace.
This is a picture of the bedroom I stayed in. This only shows one of the double beds, and this was my roomie's side. The decor was very pink, as you can tell. Pink sheets and drapes and yellow walls. Very girly!	This picture here is the view from the main entrance. Once you walk inside the grand mansion, you see the staircase and this common area. The wedding ceremony actually occurred between the two staircases. The groomsmen and groom walked up the stairs and the bridesmaids and bride walked down the top stairs to meet in the middle. :)

Stay tuned for Jersey Shore Wedding - Part 2: Beauty Tips


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Diane von Furstenberg Sample Sale NYC June 2-6, 2009

The Diane von Furstenberg Sample Sale is taking place in New York City from June 2-6, 2009.
Location: 260 Fifth Avenue, between 28th and 29th Street
Time: Tues 9-6:30pm, Wed 10AM-8PM, Thurs 10AM-7PM, Fri 9AM-5:30PM and Sat 9AM-3PM



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Burt's Bees 25th Anniversary Celebration

To celebrate Burt's Bees 25th Anniversary, they are giving away 1,000 beeswax lip balms everyday, anytime until June 20, 2009. The giveway can start any time between 9AM to 12Noon EDT so be sure to check out their website, www.burtsbees.com and follow the link on their site to "Join the Celebration."

What is beeswax? According to Burt's Bees, it is a "natural wax made by bees in the cell walls of honeycombs, this substance is a natural emulsifier used in cosmetics." Their lip balms are made with ingredients like ultra-emollient lanolin, coconut oil and sunflower oil. All natural ingredients that is good for you and your lips!


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Prince Harry visits NYC

http://foodandbeauty.blogspot.com/2009/05/prince-harrys-royal-visit-to-nyc.html

Last Friday, May 29, 2009, Prince Harry visited New York City.
Recap: He made a quick speech and planted a tree before he quickly left to eat lunch at India House.

For pictures, go here.
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Review on L'Oreal Paris Double Extension Beauty Tubes

My review on the L'Oreal Paris Double Extension Beauty Tubes mascara:

This mascara definitely gave my eyelashes noticeable length and volume. It stayed on most of the day and some smudging by the end of the night. When I saw that it was a two step system which consists of first nourishing your lashes and them applying the mascara, I was hesitant. It made me wonder if the mascara was going to do any damage to my eyelashes, so I made sure I applied sufficient amount of the white coating. It took a while to apply since I was being very careful that I used enough coating too, and it also took a while to remove the mascara. The process seemed tedious so I think I will stick with my other mascaras instead.

(Disclaimer: I received this product from a third-party to test, try and share my thoughts with my readers.)




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