Beauty and All That June 2009 Posts

Here are the June 2009 posts that you can see on Beauty and All That @ http://igknowidea.blogspot.com

Original posts by Beauty and All That
* Happy One Year Anniversary, Beauty and All That!
* Maybelline Stylish Smokes Collection
* Stila Cosmetics' Free Free Twitter Gift
* Everyday Minerals New Products in June
* VitalJuice Pop-Up Wellness Retreat in New York City
* Fendi Annual Warehouse Sale in New York City
* Gucci Fall Winter 2009 Collection
* Clinique Summer Favorites - 4 Free Sample
* Solstice Yoga in Times Square June 21, 2009
* MAC Cosmetics Friends & Family 25% off
* Crafty and All That blog
* Shecky's Girls Night Out- Summer 2009
* Free Sample of Benefit Crescent Row at Sephora
* Jersey Shore Wedding - Part 1
* Jersey Shore Wedding- Part 2 Beauty Tips
* Everyday Minerals New Eye Color Compacts
* LeSportsac Sample Sale June 9-11, 2009
* L'Occitane - Provencal Warehouse Sale June 5-6, 2009
* Sephora for Your Guy- Free Samples
* Diane von Furstenberg Sample Sale NYC June 2-6, 2009
* Burt's Bees 25th Anniversary Celebration
* Prince Harry visits NYC
* Review on L'Oreal Paris Double Extension Beauty Tubes

Lovely TotalBeauty.com posts
* Quiz: Solving your Skin Challenges
* Get long, thick eyelashes now!
* Best Long Hairstyles
* Best Anti-Aging Serums
* Quiz: What's Your Ideal Foundation?
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Maybelline Stylish Smokes Collection

I was on my way to Rite-Aid to pick up a few things and I saw on the beauty displays a new eyeshadow quad collection by Maybelline. I tried to find more information on their website but I was not surprised they did not have it on their website. (I tried to find more info on their previous collection, Viva La Violet, earlier this year but didn't have much luck either. Check out the Violet collection here.)

This new Summer collection is called Stylish Smokes and includes 4 different color sets- Natural, Smoky black, Purples, and Greens. Each set contains 4 complimentary colors to achieve a smoky eye look with easy directions for your lids, crease, brow bone and outer corner. Maybelline makes it easy for beginners to apply which colors to which part of your eye with a diagram tutorial in the back of the packaging.

You don't necessarily have to use all 4 colors at once. Instructions include ways to have a Subtle Look (using only the lid color), a Casual look (using the lid and crease color), a Classic Smoky look (using the lid, crease and brow bone) and the Dramatic Smoky look (using all four colors).

I bought two of the four from the Stylish Smokes collection- Natural Smokes and Charcoal Smokes.



The Natural Smokes collection has more brown-ish tones. The Brow Bone (highlighter) color is more champagne/beige; the Lid is a shimmery dark taupe; the Crease is a shimmery dark brown, and the Outer Corner is a matte brown/black color.

The Stylish Smokes collection (similar to many other smokey eye palettes) has the silvery/grey/black tones to achieve a perfect smoky eye. The Brow Bone color is a shimmery silver color; The Lid is a darker Silver, the Crease is also a shimmery darker Silver with hints of purple, and the Outer Corner is a black tone with hints of sparkle.

The other two palettes I did not pick up were the Emerald Smokes (greens) and Amethyst Smokes (purples).

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Quiz: Solving your Skin Challenges

Your Skin Challenges -- Solved!

Take this quiz to get customized tips on winning your skin battles, from acne and wrinkles to chronic dryness

Does it feel like your skin is conspiring against you, sprouting pimples or fine lines when your back is turned? It may seem impossible but you can overcome any skin challenge and have a flawless complexion -- with the right care. Take this quiz to identify your enemies and get tips on how to conquer them. Take the quiz

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Stila Cosmetics' Free Free Twitter Gift

As one of Stila Cosmetic's first 2,000 followers on Twitter, I was given a link to retrieve a special gift with an online purchase. Check out My Twitter page here and Stila's Twitter page here. The gift is their new 24kt lip gloss in Radiant Sunset- a gorgeous bright color. According to the ad, this lip gloss is infused with real 24kt gold as well as Vitamins A, C, and E to keep your lips hydrated and protected!

As readers of my blog, I am sharing with you the the link to the special Twitter Gift from Stila Cosmetics. (Don't forget to follow them on Twitter!) Hurry b/c offer ends July 1, 2009 !

To get your Stila lipgloss with a purchase of $30,

Go to this website: http://www.stilacosmetics.com/special_twittergift.asp

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Everyday Minerals New Products in June

So on June 15, actually June 14, around 10:30PM Central time, new product were unveiled including their new Everynight Minerals eyeshadow collection. Many, many EDM fans were waiting anxiously for the past month really to see what new products were going to be available on their site.

The list of products that came out are:

	1) Eyeliner kit including the new angled brow/liner brush, and 4 sample size of the colors: Smokey, Postcards (dark green), Wallaby and dark brown brow. (Note: This kit is not in their new plastic compact)
	2) Everynight Minerals- Nighttime Garden Collection- 3 colors (Midnight Rose, Angel's Trumpet and Maples & Mum) and the new angled brow/liner brush
	3) Three new brushes- Angled brow/liner brush, a retractable kabuki (shown in picture) ,and a baby flat top.

4) Three new base foundation colors- Toffee, Truffle, and Bronzed Tan

5)Three new lip colors - Coffee Shop, Spring Berries and Plum


They currently have a *Special* valid until June 28, for more details


Their special is called "Pruning the Garden" and you will get 3 free samples of:
Cookie Sheet (a blush), 10 Items or Less (a blue eyeshadow) and Natural Reflections in Cool Pink (a face powder), with any order of $18+.

Check out: www.everydayminerals.com to purchase these new products!
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Get long, thick eyelashes now!

How to Get the Longest, Thickest Lashes Ever

These makeup artist tricks will take your mascara to a whole other level

Just because you've bought a great mascara, doesn't mean you'll automatically have perfect lashes. It all depends on what you do with it. That's why we asked the experts for their tricks to getting long, voluminous lashes. With these tips, your lashes will stop people in their tracks! See tips

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Best Long Hairstyles

Best Long Hairstyles

Got long hair? Then we've got 10 celebrity hairstyle inspirations for you

Long hair has its pros and cons. Cons: high-maintenance, like keeping split ends at bay and tangles to a minimum. Pros: Practically limitless style possibilities. If you have long hair, check out these hairstyles. The looks are all quick and easy, so you can update your 'do in minutes. See hairstyles

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VitalJuice Pop-Up Wellness Retreat in New York City 2009

This past weekend was VitalJuice's first Pop-Up Wellness Retreat- a three-day bonanza of spa treatments, fitness classes and healthy food samplings. They rented the space of what used to be the Virgin Megastore, before they closed, in the heart of Union Square. Although the event was open to the public, it seemed pretty hush-hush as they didn't just want anybody coming in. The security guard asked us what we were here for and we just told him, "VitalJuice."

One sponsor that was giving away samples of their product was SoyJoy. I had never tried their bars before and I was pleasantly surprised. (I tried the Apple flavor and could taste real natural bits of apple pieces inside the bar.) They cost about a dollar a bar, so it is a bit pricey. The packaging makes the product look a bit more like a granola bar but it is actually thinner, like a biscotti. Nevertheless it is a tasty treat full of fiber, protein and omega-3. It is a great pre-workout snack!

Another yummy treat I had was from the World of Grains. They offered Cranberry cookies and Garden Vegetable crackers to taste and bring home. After trying their sweet cookies- I am sold! Luckily they are available in Whole Foods across the country. They are selling 4 little packs with about 6-7 cookies in each pack in a box for about $4-5. Again, also a bit pricey but it tastes delicious and it is good for you too! I can't wait to try their other flavors of cookies- including Apple Cinnamon, Blueberry, Multigrain, and Oatmeal Raisin. Their other flavors of crackers include Garlic Herb, Tomato Basil, Rosemary and Multigrain.

Whole Foods was also another sponsor and they provided delicious home-made breakfast bars. They also came out with a cart full of apples. :) The workouts were provided by Crunch and seemed like a lot of fun. I didn't attend any but I did get to play some table tennis. (There was a table right when you walked inside the building.)

This Wellness Retreat by VitalJuice was a lot of fun to sample and try out different healthy products. I am so glad they were able to do coordinate this event for us and I look forward to attending next year's event!







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Fendi Annual Warehouse Sale in New York City June 23-24, 2009

Fendi Annual Warehouse Sale in NYC June 23-24, 2009
Collections include: Women's Ready to Wear, Handbags, Fur and Small Leather Goods

Times: June 23 -8AM-8PM and June 24 -9AM-3:30PM
Place: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18th St., NY NY


Happy Shopping!

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Gucci Fall Winter 2009 Collection

The Fall and Winter Collection for Gucci is available at Neiman Marcus now. Check it out! Isn't this bag gorgeous? :)


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Clinique Summer Favorites - 4 Free Samples

They currently have these samples to offer:
1)Men's Age Defense Hydrator SPF 15 Sample
2)High Impact Lip Colour SPF 15 Sample in Rose Spectrum
3)Liquid Facial Soap in Oily Sample
4)Take The Day Off Makeup Remover Sample
5)Men's Face Scrub Deluxe Sample
6)Clinique Happy Fragrance Sample
7)Different Lipstick Sample in Angelic
8)Lash Doubling Mascara Sample in Black
9)Dual Ended Full Potential Lips in Luscious Lilac and Blackberry Bloom Sample
10)Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion Sample
11)Repairwear Intensive Eye Cream Sample
12)All About Eyes Rich Sample

To read the fine print on the offer...


*Quantities are limited and offers are subject to availability while supplies last. To ensure best availability, there is a limit of one offer to a customer. Offer is subject to change without notice. Offer is valid with in-stock merchandise only—some exclusions may apply. Offer is not applicable to pending purchases, purchases made prior to the start of the offer or after it has concluded. All purchases are subject to bank authorization prior to processing. Only authorized purchases will be processed and shipped. We reserve the right to cancel any order due to unauthorized, altered, or ineligible use of offer and to modify or cancel this promotion due to system errors or unforeseen problems. We reserve the right to substitute any free item offered with an item of equal or greater value. Offer is subject to change without notice.
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Best Anti-Aging Serums

Best Anti-Aging Serums

From Avon and Olay to Madonna's rumored fave, find out which wrinkle treatments really work

Finding the perfect balance of moisture and effectiveness in an anti-aging treatment isn't easy, but with the help of TotalBeauty.com product reviews, you can pinpoint the right skin care serum for your budget and skin type. See serums

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