The VERY last of the SPLENDID CONTESTS...

Well, almost a month of contests, and this is it. Our final contest is a biggie, and I hope that a lot of you enter this final contest as the prizes total over $325!

To enter today's contest:
*Visit "20" Splendid Member blogs, post a comment on their latest post that is not a contest post. Read the post, and make it a real comment about the post. You can also view the Splendicity member list right at the homepage: Splendicity.com .

*Go back to Splendicity.com and report the Splendid Member blogs that you commented on in today’s Splendicity blog contest post WITH A LINK TO THE POST. If there is no link to the post you commented on, we cannot check your comment and your entry will not be valid.

All readers that complete the process correctly by leaving both comments and the link to the posts commented on will be entered to the contest.




As always, please be sure to read the contest rules before entering.

Todays prize:

Splendid Swag Bag worth over $325!

Inside the splendid swag bag will be the following:
InStyle Magazine ($3.99)
Glamour Magazine ($3.99)
Allure Magazine ($3.49)
Lancome Color Design Lipstick ($21.00)
Lancome Juicy Tube ($17.50)
Boscia Skin Care Travel Kit ($42.00)
MAC Cosmetics - 2 - Mattene Lipsticks & 2 - Matte2 Eyeshadows ($50.00)
Urban Decay Eyeshadow & Liquid Liner ($34.00)
Bare Escentuals Eye Collection ($39.00)
Kimberly Sayer Night Cream ($32.00)
Philosophy The Supernatural Airbrushed Canvas in Bronze ($35.00)
DuWop Revolotion Tinted Body Moisturizer ($25.00)
Benefit Cosmetics Sexy Gold Lip Gloss ($20.00)
GRAND TOTAL VALUE: $326.97

Good Luck!




We wish to thank of all the sponsors for donating prizes for our readers.

Today's Splendicity Contest!

To enter today's contest:
*Visit "3" Splendid Member blogs, post a comment on their latest post that is not a contest post. Read the post, and make it a real comment about the post. You can also view the Splendicity member list right at the homepage: Splendicity.com .

*Go back to Splendicity.com and report the Splendid Member blogs that you commented on in today’s Splendicity blog contest post.
All readers that complete the process are entered into the drawing to win today's prize.



Today's prize is a one year subscription to Lucky Magazine and a $10 e-gift certificate to Sephora.com.

Thank you to our parent company, b5media, for sponsoring today's contest.

The Make-Up Break Down...

...How to achieve the look in 5 simple steps, that should take NO LONGER then 10 minutes... MAX!

Hair-crazed Jenny was in town this weekend and I decided to do a quick and easy make-over on her! She liked - LOVED - it so much that she immediately went out to buy the products!

**1** FOR THE FACE:
Keep it simple. Combine a bronzer, moisturizer AND coverage.
My Picks: Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer with a dab of Clinique True Bronze Bronzing Gel in Sunlit Bronze. If you need more moisture, add a dollop of your favorite moisturizer - more coverage, add a bit of your favorite foundation. Then mix all of the products in your hand and apply to face like you would a face moisturizer!
The Look: Flawless complexion with a hint of hue!

**2** FOR THE CHEEKS:
It's all about adding just the right amount of color AND highlight.
My Picks: A dab of MAC Ablaze and a dab of MAC Northern Exposure. I dab each together (even amounts) on the brush and then apply. Obviously, work with the product to see what looks best on your skin-tone.
The Look: These colors work great with just about any skin tone - some people may need more of the highlighter (Northern Exposure) and less of the bold color (Ablaze). The look is natural and healthy!

**3** FOR THE EYES:
Too much eye make-up tends to leave a person looking like the victim of a fist fight. My eye make-up routine is quick in that you use a base color and play with a couple of other colors as "crease colors" just on the outer corners of your eyes! I highly suggest buying some sort of eye shadow trio or quad. It makes the guessing work virtually nonexistant. All of the colors WILL work together!
My Pick: MAC's Smoking Eyes Eye Shadow 4. Work the lightest shade over the entire eye lid. Then combine a dab of the two darker shades on the brush and apply to the crease and/ or outer corner. You never really need to use the darkest color unless you want to line your eyes or you are going to a black tie affair and feel the need for some drama(tic) eyes!
The Look: A more natural take on the smokey eye.

**4** And for mascara, CLICK HERE
to read my extensive mascara coverage. Just choose a brand that works for you. You don't wanna have to spend hours in front of the mirror seperating your lashes or creating volume and length. The right mascara will do this with one stroke of it's wand! As for color, I say always choose BLACK! Black makes everyone's eyes pop!

**5** FOR THE LIPS:
There are so many colors and products to choose from, most promising the same exact thing: BIGGER LIPS! Here's my take - pick a hue that works for YOU, not one that is "of the now." Don't go too dark or too light. Something in the middle, without too much frost, usually does the trick. And if you want bigger lips, line the middle of the top and bottom lip with a NUDE pencil, blend it, then apply your favorite lippy.
My Picks: MAC Lustre Barely Lit with Stila Lip Glaze in Grapefruit. Finding YOUR color is all about layering!
The Look - Natural mauve with a hint of shine!

What's YOUR look? Tell us in the comment box!

Splendicity Contest!

To enter today's contest:

*Guess the Celeb: Post your answer in the comments section of today's Splendicity contest post.

*All entrants who answer correctly with the full first and last name of the celebrity in the picture below, will be entered into a drawing to win!





The prize for winning today's splendid contest: Mediterranean Eau de Parfum Spray from Elizabeth Arden.

A modern expression of sparkling radiance, Mediterranean is sexy. With sensual florals combined with creamy woods to reflect the whispering waters and rich textures of the Mediterranean.

Thank you so much to Elizabeth Arden for sponsoring today's contest.

Please be sure to read the contest rules before entering. Thank You!

Lotions and Potions!

Very few things make me as happy as a great bath. I try to soak at least once every other day... and I've made the bi-weekly exfoliation a daily must! I mean, what's the point of having all of these wonderful products if I'm not using them?

A couple of days ago, I stumbled across a wonderful new line of bath goodies, Paradise Potions... Shea butter lotions, sugar body scrubs, hand made soaps and silky massage oil - all infused with tropical scents - coconut, cucumber and melon, Hawaiian white ginger... you get the point. My bathroom has literally become a mini tropical vacation in and of itself!

I'm pretty much obsessed with the sugar scrubs - they exfoliate without over doing it (you know, when you rub so hard you end up red and chapped?). And the massage oil is a definate must. I don't actually use it to massage myself, instead I smooth the oil over my skin after a nice bath and... voilla... I'm moisturized, energized and smelling purrrty all day long!

Oh yeah! And the chap sticks - pure shea butter biss - are incredible! They smell good enough to eat and they actually moisturize!

To view the entire line (and there's a ton to view), CLICK HERE!

Today's Splendicity Contest!

To enter today's contest:
*Visit "5" Splendid Member blogs, post a comment on their latest post that is not a contest post. Read the post, and make it a real comment about the post. You can also view the Splendicity member list right at the homepage: Splendicity.com .

*Go back to Splendicity.com and report the Splendid Member blogs that you commented on in today’s Splendicity blog contest post.
All readers that complete the process are entered into the drawing to win today's prize.




Today's splendid prize is a goodie bag filled with $114 of Mineral Makeup from von Natur. Included in the goodie bag are Sunbath Face & Body Shimmer, Sol Cheek Colour, Goodbye Concealer, and four eye colours.

von Natur’s mineral cosmetics have been especially created with micronized natural minerals, allowing your skin to breathe and to give you that long lasting coverage with a flawless look.

The line has a unique colour palette allowing more makeup fun than ever, and since it is talc-free, fragrance-free, cruelty-free and non-comedogenic, it is perfect for all skin types.

Thank you so much to von Natur for sponsoring today's contest.

Please be sure to read the contest rules before entering. Thank You!

MASCARA: THE LOW DOWN

I don't know many girls who don't wear mascara. It's sort of like a rite of passage - I'm a woman, thus I can coat my lashes with a black (or brown... or any other relevant color) paste that will elongate my lashes and dramatize my eyes. Some guys think that mascara is a rite of passage for them as well, but that's an entirely different post.

Nothing makes me happier then a great mascara!

So, today, I'm gonna banter on the real deal with some of these mascaras!

Sue Devitt Microquatic Black Widow Mascara:
Claim to Fame - Thickening and volumizing
How it REALLY works - It volumizes but it doesn't really thicken. In fact, I sort of felt like it gooped instead.
Rating - 7 out of 10

Diorshow Mascara:
Claim to Fame - Super volumizing, lengthening and curling
How it REALLY works - Definately does all three. Loved this mascara until my lashes seemed to become immune. Also, not keen on the brush. It made it a tad hard to get close to the lash line.
Rating - 8 out of 10

Benefit BADgal Lash Mascara:
Claim to Fame - Oversized brush builds sexy, thick lashes
How it REALLY works - Oversized brush is two fold - it does make the lashes thicker but, again, it makes it hard to get close to the lash line, and it doesn't lengthen like Diorshow. I do like the blackness of this mascara though.
Rating - 8 out of 10

Tarte Lights, Camera. Lashes:
Claim to Fame - Adds volume, length, curl and shine
How it REALLY works - This mascara definately extended my lashes, made them bold and camera ready. The wand makes it easier to get into the lashline and really work on those timy little hairs on both corners.
Rating - 9 out of 10

MAC Zoom Lash Mascara:
Claim to Fame - Instant volume lengthens lashes and curls them
How it REALLY works - Does lengthen but the gooey residue left behind is practically unmanageable. I spent so much time trying to seperate my lashes that I couldn't really enjoy the length of them! But, hey, if you like goopey lashes, this is a great mascara!
Rating - 7 out of 10

L'oreal Double Extend Lash Extender & Magnifier:
Claim to Fame - 2 step - Basecoat extends, Black coat magnifies. 60% longer lashes. Smudgeproof.
How it REALLY works - It sure does magnify! As long as you follow step 1, the basecoat, which can seem a little tedious, this mascara will elongate your lashes like you've never seen! I, however, did find the process to be a tad messy, so you've got to take your time and be precise!
Rating - 9 out of 10

Prescriptives Here to Stay 24-Hour Longwear Mascara:
Claim to Fame - Lasts 24 hours, waterproof.
How it REALLY works - I have never, in my entire beauty obsessed life, found a mascara that really does stay on for 24 hours! This one does... and even after washing you face, a tiny coat still remains. Great for sleepovers with that special person. Also, wand is plastic (ya!!), thus it allows easy access to the lash line, creating longer, divided lashes!
Rating - 9 1/2 out of 10

Have a mascara that I did not mention? Review it and email your results to beautybanter@gmail.com!

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE MASCARA?

Today's Splendicity Contest!

To enter today's contest:

*Guess the Celeb: Post your answer in the comments section of today's Splendicity contest post.
*All commenters to answer correctly, with the full first and last name of the celebrity in the picture below, will be entered into a drawing to win!

Please read the contest rules before entering. Thank You!



The prize for winning today's splendid contest: A splendid set of Skin Care products from Renee Rouleau, worth $121.50.


The set includes:
Calming Chamomile Cleanser - This lightweight cleansing lotion is formulated with calming Chamomile and Vitamins A and E to soothe skin while gently cleansing the skin.
Bioflavanoid Toner - This mild astringent toner controls sensitive complexions plagued by red, spider-like veins while leaving skin feeling calm and refreshed.
Toning Cloths - The must-have toner companion to make sure the toner stays on the skin and not on the pad.
Anti-Cyst Treatment - This serum specifically formulated with Lactic Acid, combined with a special carrier molecule that gets absorbed deep into the skin that works to break up and disperse the acne lump itself.
Sheer Moisture - An ultra lightweight and greaseless cream that contains balancing ingredients to normalize combination skin, while providing the skin with age-fighting, stabilized antioxidants.

Thank you so much to Renee Rouleau for sponsoring today's contest. To learn more about Renee Rouleau or to purchase her skin care products, visit ReneeRouleau.com

LINT NO LONGER!

We've all been plagued with those pesky little hairs that seem to take up permanent residence on our beautiful clothes... if only you had a lint brush! But, come on, how would one carry a ginormous lint brush in a beautiful Balenciaga clutch?

Well, fret no longer! I have found the answer!!! Lint On The Go is a fabulous product that allows you to brush away unwanted fuzz while out on the town! With small packets (that can easily fit into your purse or pocket), Lint On The Go comes with 20 lint sheets that can be used and thrown out when done!

I'm so obsessed, I'm already carrying them in my purse! Now I can hug my adorable little Japanese Chin whenever, wherever, without feeling like I just stepped out of a petting zoo!

To buy a pack, CLICK HERE!

Yet Another Splendicity Contest!!!

Readers and fellow beauty whores, partake in these contests!!! I want YOU to win!

To enter today's contest:

*Find the Splendid fragrance post. When you find the post written today that mentions ”splendid fragrance”, post a comment on that blog that you have found it.

*Then come back to the Splendicity blog, and post in the comments section that you found it – but don’t mention the name of the blog that you found it on or you will be disqualified.

*All commenters that complete the process will be entered into a drawing to win.



Today's prize is the fabulous fragrance Ralph Rocks, from Ralph Lauren.

Ralph Rocks has top notes of passion fruit, kiwi, and citrus, middle notes of

freesia, orange blossom, hyacinth, and palm leaves, and base notes of bleached wood, sandalwood, and amber. Awesome!

Thank you to Ralph Lauren Fragrances for sponsoring today's contest.

Please read the contest rules before entering. Thank You!

Today's Splendicity Contest!

To enter today's contest:


*Visit 3 Splendid Member blogs in the FASHION or SHOPPING category, post a comment on their latest post that is not a contest post. Read the post, and make it a real comment about the post. You can also view the Splendicity member list right at the homepage: Splendicity.com .

*Go back to Splendicity.com and report the Splendid Member blogs that you commented on in today’s Splendicity blog contest post.
All readers that complete the process are entered into the drawing to win today's prize.



Today's prize is a one year subscription to Elle magazine. Thank you to our parent company, b5media, for sponsoring today's contest.

Lancome Fall 2007

Mystery Game by Gucci Westman for Lancome is just that, mysterious. From the colors to the casing, Mystery Game is bold and fearless. Kohl eyes fused with burgundy, luminous skin and pale lips creates an air of romance and intrigue.

A word (or several...) from the company:
"Seduction is a game of mystery…with a collection of extraordinary, luxurious products that evoke the intrigue of a glamorous past and the allure of absolute femininity. Exuberant plums, stunning pinks and gorgeous nudes allow each woman to create her most alluring look. The dark burgundy color prevalent in the collection and its packaging “brings to mind this mysterious setting I wanted to capture," says Gucci Westman. “It’s very romantic."

The Destiny Cube houses two shadows on one side, two lippies on the other. It comes in charisma (light pink lip products with brown and violet shadows) and Deep Fascination (red and burgundy lip products with light green and pale pink shadows).

Also in the collection, the Kohl Oriental Duo of brown and gold or black and gold. I tried the Noir Captive (the black and gold) and can safely say that the color is fierce! It's a vibrant black with a shimmer of gold flakes that really makes the eyes pop!

What Lancome products do you die for?

THE REAL EMMY WINNERS... 2007

At Beauty Banter, we watch the award shows... but just to see who gives best face! A common theme at this years Emmys: Red lips and teased hair!

Here's our take on the winners (and losers...) of the 2007 Emmy Awards.

Ali Larter
Hmmm... cute, California, free-spirit. Not my fave though. Is it me or does she look old?

America Ferrara
With a character name like, Ugly Betty anything is an upgrade. Dark eyes with light lips is a winning look!

Ellen Pompeo
I love Ellen but that hair... what was she thinking? It looks like she just stuck her finger into an electrical socket!!!

Eva Longoria
Cute. Eva looks good with short hair. But, damn, lay off the eye make-up, doll!

Hayden Panettiere
How nice it must be to be 18! I like that Hayden looks her age - she's not trying to look older... good for you, girl! You're fulfilling every old, perverted man's wildest fantasy!

Jaime Pressly
She doesn't do it for me. I want to like the look, but I just don't. Jaime should try some sexy curls, hair down, red lips, light eyes. This updo is just... wrong.

Katherine Heigl
Girl is looking goooood! She's mastered classic - beautiful dress, great hair, gorgeous red lips! Loves it!

Kate Walsh
Eh... I'm having a love/ hate moment... not quite sure if I'm feeling the hair - and the lippy is a lil too burgandy (it matches her dress!).

Mary-Louise Parker
Hot mama! I love the sexy, free-flowing hair. I dig how the eye make-up highlights her intense eyes.

Rachel Griffiths
Rachel's got a very angular face, but I think she's done a good job accentuating her features.

Rebecca Romijn
Dare we say, transvestite Barbie? Rebecca is a natural hottie - why all the make-up? And why, oh why pastels?!?!? Ewwwwww. Hating the lips, and the hair, and the eyes. She looks like a the villain of a children's book!

Sandra Oh
More of the teased hair bit. I'm liking the minimal make-up but I'm not "wowed" by hotness. It's just "alright."

What are your thoughts? Beauty winners and losers? Share by leaving a comment in the comment box below!

Today's Splendicity Contest!

To enter today's contest:

*Guess the designer who designed this beautiful dress pictured below. One of our member blogs is featuring this designer today as well.
*The first person to find the featured designers first and last name, along with the name of the blog that this designer is featured on today will win. The correct answer, including the full name of the designer and the member blog that they were featured on, must be left in the comments of today's Splendicity blog contest post to win.



The prize for winning today's contest is a 5 piece set of Essie Nail Polishes.



Thank you to Essie Cosmetics for sponsoring today's contest.





For over 25 years, Essie has been the beauty industry's leading authority on nail care and color. From humble beginnings of 12 colors, the rainbow Essie now offers has grown to more than 200 of the hottest shades with the most memorable names. And Essie doesn't stop at just nail color; there is a complete line of professional nail care products that help promote health and beauty for every hand they touch.




Be sure to read the contest rules before entering. Thank You!

Because it's Emmy Weekend...

WEEKLY MUST-HAVE

I have pretty sensitive skin, but I love to wear make-up. So, getting all the product off of my face can be somewhat of a feat..
I recently tried British favorite, Boots No7 4 in 1 Quick Thinking Wipes and I'm OBSESSED!
They get all of the make-up off in one quick wipe WITHOUT irritating my skin. I use it for face make-up and eyes! It's fast and effective AND it doesn't cause me to break out! And you know what I really love.... Seeing all of the crud on the wipe... it just makes me feel so damn clean!

I do, however, wash my face afterward with my trusty cetaphil anti-bacterial face bar.

To order the Boots 4 in 1 face wipes, CLICK HERE!
Also available at your local Target.
At $6.99 for a pack of 30, how can you say no?!

FREE MAC... WHAT?!?!?

THANKS TO SPLENDICITY!


The Splendicity contest for today, September 14th.



To enter to win a collection of MAC Cosmetics makeup, you must do the following:
*Visit 5 Splendid Member blogs that are listed in our BEAUTY category, post a comment saying hello. You can also view the Splendicity member list right at the homepage: Splendicity.com where our member list is broken down into categories.
*Go back to Splendicity.com and report the Splendid Member BEAUTY blogs that you commented on in today’s Splendicity blog contest post.
All readers that complete the process are entered into the drawing to win today's prize.

Thank you to MAC Cosmetics for sponsoring today's contest.

A few of my favorite things...

In memory of the late founder, Anita Roddick, we're going to post on our favorite The Body Shop products...


Coconut Body Butter: A delicious treat for your body! All of the body butters are divine but the coconut is our favorite... it reminds us of a tropical Island vacation!
"
An intensive, creamy all-over body moisturizer. It absorbs into the skin easily, helping to condition, soften and smooth the skin. Once you get over the indulgent tropical scent, slick this on and be transported all over again."

White Musk Sumptuous Silk Shower Gel: I used to use this back in high school - the scent helped to wake me up when not even my alarm could get me out of bed! There's something very nostalgic about this product... it's pretty close to the perfect shower gel!
"A sumptuously sensual soap-free body cleanser with a silky smooth gel texture that creates a creamy, foamy lather in the shower and leaves skin feeling cleansed, refreshed and subtly scented with the soft and velvety signature White Musk scent."

Spa Wisdom Africa Spa Salt Scrub: I think what we love most about this scrub is the fabulous jar that it comes in! Well, that and the fact that it leaves skin super soft!
"This luxurious Body Salt Scrub effectively cleanses and exfoliates the skin. Salts gently exfoliate to revitalize dull skin and refine, leaving the skin soft and smooth. Fragranced with a subtle warm floral, fruity scent."

Strawberry Born Lippy Balm: We've blogged about this lippy before (CLICK HERE), and we're still loving it! With the slightest hint of a red hue and the yummiest scent, this gloss is a daily wear!
"Give lips the strawberries and gleam treatment. With Community Trade beeswax from Zambia."

The Body Shop is a prime example of sustainable beauty - giving back to the communities that need it most. Thus, we can be beautiful while helping others. This is a magnificent concept, one I hope other companies will follow...

R.I.P.

"Anita Roddick, founder of The Body Shop, died in a Chichester hospital on Monday after suffering a brain hemorrhage. She was 64 years old. Roddick is survived by her husband and two daughters, Samantha and Justine.

Through her successful chain of cosmetics stores, which includes more than 2,000 stores in more than 50 countries, Roddick promoted causes like banning animal testing and supporting the environment. She also helped establish the magazine The Big Issue , which is both produced and sold by the homeless, as well as Children on the Edge, a charity for children in Europe and Asia.

Anita Roddick was dedicated to creating a more peaceful and humane society. She was a dedicated feminist who truly made a difference," said Eleanor Smeal, president of the Feminist Majority Foundation."

CLICK HERE to read the entire story.

We, at Beauty Banter, send out heartfelt prayers to Roddick's family and friends.

FREE BARE ESCENTUALS!!!

To enter today's contest:

*Guess the Celeb: Post your answer in the comments section of today's Splendicity contest post.

*The FIRST person to answer correctly, with the full first and last name of the celebrity in the picture below wins!






Please read the contest rules before entering. Thank You!

The prize for winning todays splendid contest: Bare Escentuals RareMinerals Skin Revival Treatment. This rare treat is worth $60, and a best-seller. It was just picked as a Best Of Sephora 2007 Winner!

This Bare Escentual's groundbreaking, minerals-based nighttime treatment is the first of its kind with clinically proven skin-renewing benefits. The exclusive blend of 100% pure RareMinerals, derived from untouched virgin soil and in potent powder form, is the perfect nutrient carrier for vitamins A and C and a host of botanical extracts.

Naturally activated by your own skin, it effectively yet comfortably delivers benefits such as visibly reduced lines and wrinkles, reduced sun damage, more refined pores, brighter complexion, softer, smoother texture, less noticeable redness, and clearer and firmer-looking skin. Containing no preservatives and zero irritants whatsoever, it's ideal for all skin types, even the most sensitive.

Thank you to Bare Escentuals for sponsoring todays contest.

Make-Up IS Forever...

Fall 2007. Make-Up For Ever. Purples, lots of eggplants and lilacs.

I have a soft spot for Make-Up Forever... I find their stardust powders (especially the gold) to be irriplaceable and the Liquid Lift Foundation (in number 2) to be one of the best foundations I have ever put on my mug.

So, it's no surprise that their Fall 2007 line is bold and brilliant. I had the pleasure of trying the diamond eyeshadow in 311 - a burgandy mauve with copper shimmer, and the Aqua Creamliner in 5, a deep plum hue. Together, they look super powerful. The great thing about Make-Up Forever products is that you put them on in the morning and they stay put through out the day.

If bold is what you're looking for, look no further. Make-Up Forever has again suceeded in creating powerful make-up that transcends beauty!

Because it's VMA weekend...

Here's a Brittney poll to mark her "comeback" performance at the VMA's...

When Fashion and Beauty Collide... Part Deux

Here's and update from Lancome chief make-up artist, Gucci Westman, of her time at fashion week, New York.

(click on image to enlarge and read)



I love that Gucci tells us exactly what products she used to achieve the look (and i love that her name is Gucci!!!)...

Also, in more Lancome news, fashion designer Peter Som teams with Lancome's Gucci Westman to create a new lip stick... P.S. Kiss, debuted just days ago at Peter's runway show in NYC! This lippy will be available October 1st at a Lancome counter near you...



This color is awesome - the perfect fall hue for a bold lip with nothing more...
Here I am, trying to rock the color!



A word (or several...) from the company:
"“My fall collection was all about rich textures and deep saturated colors – P.S. Kiss is the perfect bold stroke to go with the clothes, but it is still elegant and easy,” says Peter. Backstage at Bryant Park on the day of the show, Gucci and her team painted P.S. Kiss onto the lips of Coco Rocha, Chanel Iman, Jessica Stam and the other top models walking in Peter’s show."

WEEKLY MUST-HAVE

OBSESSED! The one word that explains my current excitement and happiness over my new lip gloss. OBSESSED!

Physicians Formula New Plump Potion Needle-Free Lip Plumping Cocktail is exactly the type of lippy I like. The casing is cool, the wand is bristled instead of foam, the gloss is shiny without being sticky and it plumps my plucker without the "bee sting" pain!

A word (or several...) from the company:

"Get fuller, plumper looking lips, needle-free in 60 seconds!
Lip plumping lacquer formulated with a high-tech cocktail of non-irritating ingredients to transform lip's appearance, contour, size and color so they look and feel fuller, smoother, sexier.
3x Plumping Effect: 1) Instant Plumping Effect 2) Instant Hydrating & Smoothing Effect 3) Younger, Smoother & Fuller Looking Lips with continued use."

The lippies come in 5 brilliant shades and a clear gloss (6 all together) and retails for a nice $8.95.

I have 3 of them: Nude, Pink and Rose and I alternate between the three.

OBSESSED!

Today's Splendid Contest

The Splendicity contest for today, September 7th.

To enter to win a one year subscription to GLAMOUR Magazine, and a collection of Skin Milk Bath and Body Products, you must do the following:
*Visit 3 Splendid Member blogs that are listed in our FASHION category, post a comment saying hello. You can also view the Splendicity member list right at the homepage: Splendicity.com where our member list is broken down into categories.
*Go back to Splendicity.com and report the Splendid Member FASHION blogs that you commented on in today’s Splendicity blog contest post.
All readers that complete the process are entered into the drawing to win today's prize.
This prize will include 5 products from the bath and body line including:  SkinMilk Beauty Bar, SkinMilk Soft Shimmer Lotion, SkinMilk Shower Gel, SkinMilk Body Polish, SkinMilk Bath Soak.
Thank you to Glamour Magazine and SkinMilk for sponsoring today's contest. SkinMilk separates science from fiction to bring you the skin benefits of real milk, fortified with essential vitamins A, D, and E. Visit skinmilk.net for more information about their nourishing line.

When fashion and Beauty Collide...

Get all of the beauty tips and trends BEFORE they're in your favorite magazines... Straight from the Runway...

Here is the latest on MAC's involvement with the runway shows at New York's Fall 2007 Fashion Week...

From yesterday, Tuesday, September 4, 2007.

(click on IMAGE to enlarge so that you can read with ease!)

TODAY'S CONTEST...

To enter today's contest:



*Find a post written by one of our Splendid Members, that was written today, that features the Tarte Cometics Dual Look ready-to-wear/prêt-à-porter Palette.
*Leave a comment on that post, saying that you found it. You can find our complete member blogroll, on the Splendicity.com homepage.
*Next, go to Splendicity.com, and leave a comment on today’s Splendicity blog contest post saying that you found the Tarte Cometics Dual Look ready-to-wear/prêt-à-porter Palette, to be entered to win.

All readers that complete the tasks, will be entered into a drawing to win. DO NOT PUT THE NAME OF THE MEMBER BLOG IN THE COMMENTS, or you will be disqualified!

Today's prize:

Tarte Cometics Dual Look ready-to-wear/prêt-à-porter Palette, valued at $44.

This limited edition palette wrapped in faux croc (a must have fabric for Fall) provides 2 complete looks inspired by fashion week in New York and Paris, including eyeshadow, lipstick and blush. The Ready-to-Wear palette also includes the basic necessities accompanying every look: mini lights, camera, lashes mascara, all over eyeshadow brush, eyeliner brush and a mini rest assured eyeliner. All products are created using natural, good for you ingredients because healthy skin is always in fashion.

i love new york:
lipsticks: muted pink beige, muted peach-beige
blush: warm honey-peach
eyeshadows: soft-shimmery bone, shimmery olive, deep-shimmery moss

paris, mon amour:
lipsticks: warm burgundy rose, currant red
blush: rose coral
eyeshadows: soft-shimmery pink, shimmery grey-purple, shimmery deep plum

Thank you Tarte Cosmetics for sponsoring today's contest!

Be sure to check out the all new, fabulously redesigned Tarte website, featuring their all new health couture beauty products.

BEST OF SUMMER 2007.... THE RESULTS

I know, I know, I said I'd have the results by September 1st, but it was labor day weekend and even the beauty whore needs to rest!

This is SO exciting! Thanks to everyone who participated!!!

I actually found some products that I had never heard of before... lots of new goodies to try and review...



And now, THE RESULTS:

BEST OF LIPS:
MAC
The colors: Pinkarat, Viva Glam V, Apex, Frenzy
A Close Second: Nars
The colors: Venice, Turkish Delight, Striptease

BEST OF BRONZER:
Nars in Laguna

BEST OF EYE SHADOWS:
MAC (won by a landslide!)
Some of the colors: Cranberry, Shroom, Temtping, Amber Lights, Bare Canvas (paint)

BEST OF MOISTURIZER WITH SPF:
Kiehl's

BEST OF TINTET MOISTURIZER:
Laura Mercier (won by a landslide!)

BEST OF AFTER-SUN BODY LOTION:
Epicuren in Orange Blossom and Aloe Vera

BEST OF BODY EXFOLIATOR:
No Winner!
Some of the votes include, Origins Spicey Odyssey, Cle de Peaux Pour le Corpes, Anthony Logistics Sea Salt Scrub

BEST OF SHAMPOO:
TIE! Kerastase AND Frederik Fekkai

BEST OF CONDITIONER:
TIE! Kerastase AND Frederik Fekkai

BEST OF SPRAYS:
Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray

BEST OF SCENTS:
TIE! Kai AND Gwen Stefani's L.A.M.B.

There you have it... your votes, your choices!



Thanks for playing! Look for a new BEST OF... later this week....

Spledid ROCKS!

We are a proud member of an exciting new community launching today. Splendicity.com, the destination for splendid style is kicking off its launch with a months worth of contests.
The Splendicity contest for today, September 4th:

To enter to win an official Splendicity T-Shirt, a one year subscription to VOGUE Magazine, and a $25 Gift Card to shopbop.com, you must do the following:

*Visit 5 Splendid Member blogs, post a comment saying hello. You can also view the Splendicity member list right at the homepage: Splendicity.com
*Go back to Splendicity.com and report the Splendid Member blogs that you commented on in today’s Splendicity blog contest post.

All readers that complete the process are entered into the drawing to win today's prize.

Be sure to check back here each and every day for the rest of September to enter to win some splendid prizes - over $2000 worth!

Good-Bye to Summer...

Beach bronzed and beautiful for fall... yay or nay?