Holiday

Urban Decay Holiday 2008: Stoned Poison Ring

urban decay review, beauty blog, product review I've seen the poison ring employed in many a movie. A sinister sex-siren casually opens her gorgeous cocktail ring to reveal a hidden compartment filled with a powdery substance. She empties the contents into the drink of her unsuspecting victim. He writhes dramatically as he dies.

In the early 90s, I deliberated over a sterling and onyx ring fashioned in this manner… but decided against the purchase. I loved the idea of a hidden compartment in a ring, but since I didn't intend to poison anyone… what on earth would I put in there?

"GLOSS!" screams Urban Decay in answer to that question. This holiday season, they launched a new version of the poison ring, where the hidden compartment cleverly hides gloss for reapplication purposes. The Urban Decay Stoned Poison Ring comes in a jewel-box stocked with three different gloss colors that easily click into place using magnetism.

I know what your next question is, and the answer is no… this is not some flimsy plastic ring. This ring is made of a weighty metal, with a fully adjustable band (adjustments are made on the inside of the band, so it looks perfect on your finger). The Stoned Poison Ring is easily comparable to the quality of costume jewelry that you'd find at many boutiques for a similar price, only their version doesn't have the gloss!

Retail price of this ring is $50. A great deal to buy both jewelry AND makeup!

Click HERE to buy it at Urban Decay online.

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Holiday 2008: Urban Decay Limited Edition Luxury Lipstick Cap

beauty gift suggestions, holiday gift ideas, urban decay holiday 2008, product review What do you buy for the woman who has everything?

My suggestion? An item that wraps luxury, accessory and beauty all into one treasured package.

Some would opt to gift a compact to fit this category, but for some, a jeweled compact can seem a bit stodgy and old fashioned.

Right on the heels of Urban Decay's wildly successful limited edition train-cases, they're introducing this gorgeous, weighty lipstick cap.

How to use? Just replace the standard lipstick case of an Urban Decay lipstick with this limited edition cap. Not sure if she owns an UD lipstick? Grab her one in the incredibly popular blackberry shade named "Apocalypse". There's a reason this sheer, goes-with-everything shade is a bestseller!

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Retail price is a mere $15, making this an ideal stocking stuffer!

Estee Lauder Introduces… Vintage Jewels!

estee lauder, vintage jewels This holiday season, Estee Lauder has introduced Vintage Jewels, their new collection comprised of deep, elegant jewel tones and rich black shades. The colors are stunning, but my favorite part about this collection is that the cosmetics are cut to actually look like jewels! Check out the facets on that lipstick! Just gorgeous!

Some of the products included in the Vintage Jewels collection include:

Shimmering Jewel Powder for face (limited edition)

Signature Eyeshadow Duos (in limited-edition shades of Amethyst, Sapphire and Emerald)

Smoked Eye Pencil (in Smoked Amethyst, Smoked Sapphire and Smoked Emerald)

Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Rich Red and Black Cherry and Ruby (limited-edition shades).

Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Ruby, Blackberry (a new shade) and Red Tango (a limited-edition shade).

Click HERE to check out the collection at Estee Lauder online.

Base Look for Face:
New, Limited Edition Shimmering Jewel Powder $32.00
Sumptuous Mascara in Black $19.50

For the Amethyst Look:
New, Limited Edition Signature Eyeshadow Duo in Amethyst $25.00
New, Limited Edition Smoked Eye Pencil Smoked in Smoked Amethyst $18.50
New, Limited Edition Signature Lipstick in Black Cherry $19.50
New Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Blackberry $18.00

For the Sapphire Look:
New, Limited Edition Signature Eyeshadow Duo in Sapphire $25.00
New, Limited Edition Smoked Eye Pencil Smoked in Sapphire $18.50
New, Limited Edition Signature Lipstick in Ruby $19.50
Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Ruby $18.00

For the Emerald Look:
New, Limited Edition Signature Eyeshadow Duo in Emerald $25.00
New, Limited Edition Smoked Eye Pencil Smoked in Emerald $18.50
Limited Edition Signature Lipstick in Rich Red $19.50
New, Limited Edition Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Red Tango $18.00

New Aerin Lauder Creation: PRIVATE COLLECTION AMBER YLANG YLANG

Aerin Lauder, Private Collection, Amber Ylang Ylang Aerin Lauder's first private fragrance, Tuberose Gardenia, was a runaway hit. Was it the fragrance, or just the fact that so many women want to emulate the fabulous Aerin Lauder? Not sure, but regardless… those of us who are fans of everything Aerin have been anxiously awaiting the sequel.

Great news! Aerin Lauder has created a second private collection fragrance named "Amber Ylang Ylang".

Using two of the rarest, most expensive ingredients in the perfumers palette, (Ylang flower and Amber) this warm fragrance is perfect for the cold blustery winter. Similar to the Tuberose Gardenia scent, the Parfum Spray bottle is modeled after a necklace and bracelet Aerin received as a gift from her grandmother, Estee.

I know I can't wait to sample this!

Retail prices:
Parfum Spray, 1 oz. $300
Eau De Parfum Spray, 1 oz. $65
Eau De Parfum Spray, 2.5 oz. $120

Buy it at EsteeLauder.com, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales or Bergdorf Goodman.

Creme de la Mer

Creme de la Mer, The Estee Lauder Company An aerospace physicist toils over his work, completely focused on the task at hand. Suddenly, a routine experiment explodes in his face, resulting in severe chemical burns. They say time heals all wounds, but in this case time leaves rough scarring and discomfort. Scouring the marketplace for a product to offer relief and hasten healing proved fruitless, so the scientist refocuses his energies to develop a topical solution for his condition. 6,000 experiments later, he discovers a miracle formula that gives skin a dramatically smoother appearance.

Sounds like the premise for a prime-time Sci-Fi drama, right? Well, sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. This true story is actually about the birth of a product we now know as Creme de la Mer. The miracle formula invented by Dr. Max Huber while developing a product to heal his skin is at the root of Creme de la Mer, and many of its powerful ingredients originate in the sea.

I recently had the opportunity to sample Creme de la Mer. It all starts out with a slightly different application process. To activate the miracle broth in the creme, you must warm a small amount between your fingertips. Then, pat gently onto clean, dry skin. This moisturizer is so gentle, you can even use it around the eye area. Amazingly rich and luxurious, this skincare product is perfect for the driest of dry skin. After only days of use, my skin looked healthier and more radiant. I can only imagine what continual use could do!

It has been said that necessity is the mother of invention. The Creme de la Mer story proves this to be true. A 1 oz. jar of Creme de la Mer retails for $125 on the Creme de la Mer website, and can also be found at fine retailers like Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. La Mer offers many freebies with purchase if you shop through their site, so keep your eyes peeled. Addicted to La Mer? You can even purchase a 16.5 oz. jar for $1,350. The revolutionary ingredients in La Mer actually give it an extended shelf-life requiring the use of very little preservative, meaning a large jar wouldn’t need to be tossed in a year like other moisturizers.

I’m going to leave this post up to sustain my readers for a while. I’m taking a much deserved break from blogging! I’ll be back with you on January 2nd!