NEW Twinings Tea

INTRODUCING THREE NEW 

TWININGS EARL GREY TEA BLENDS

Two weeks ago I enjoyed a pre-launch event with Twinings: #TheArtofEarlGrey, where we were treated to samples of the three newest Earl Grey blends: Jasmine, Lavender, and Extra Bold (20ct. Box - MSRP: $2.99). Despite my love for coffee, I enjoyed the new blends (Jasmine is my fave) and received a few personal tea blend tips from Stephen Twining himself. From tea to treats and talk (I loved the personalized, hand-painted tea pots), I was instantly hooked and had a bit too much tea perhaps. Here's a little background: Twinings classic Earl Grey tea was first blended by Richard Twining in 1831, when Prime Minister Charles Grey asked him to replicate a tea he once received by a Chinese Mandarin. The Prime Minister gave his approval, which resulted in the creation of the first Earl Grey blend. To this day Twinings Earl Grey boxes are signed by descendants of Mr. Charles Grey. 

Twinings #TheArtofEarlGrey event, January 24, 2017

Confidence in a Compact

NEW: IT COSMETICS CONFIDENCE IN A COMPACT SOLID SERUM FOUNDATION

(Note: press mailer, not available for sale as pictured above)

Get ready for this new skin-transforming, serum from IT Cosmetics: NEW Confidence in a Compact ($38 each - available in 7 skin transforming shades!) Until now, no one has been able to create a serum and combine it with pigments and SPF 50+ for full coverage. Not only does it deliver all the amazing skincare benefits of the best-selling Confidence in a Cream, the groundbreaking solid serum technology and high-performance anti-aging ingredients will truly transform your skin. 

Confidence in a Compact in TAN

Mederma® AG

MEDERMA® AG
SKINCARE SYSTEM

Here are five new products from a brand trusted for years for scars and healing: Mederma® AG (formerly Aqua Glycolic). This Advanced Dry Skin Therapy line for face and body, provides the exfoliating benefits of glycolic acid in a gentle, pH balanced cleansing and moisturizing system. Also hypoallergenic, fragrance-free and soap free, resulting in minimum irritation from head to toe. Best of all, they're non-comedogenic and dermatologist recommended (always my fave).

Product Line:

Mederma® AG Facial Cleanser (6 fl. oz., $17.55) is gentle, non-drying and compatible with all skin types. It can also be used for shaving sensitive areas such as the bikini line, face and underarms.

 

#MACColourRocker

M∙A∙C 

ColourRocker

Rock out with an untamed collection of audacious matte lipsticks with M∙A∙C ColourRocker. These instant icons make a scene, delivering an adrenalizing hit of colour in 28 rebellious shades. Amp it up with daring plays on lime green, bright golden yellow, fiery fuchsia, and rich, riotous teal. Or turn it up with something bolder, diving into the madness with a plum-tinged noir, deep forest green or a smoky lavender-grey. Colour yourself fearless. #MACColourRocker will be available online & in-stores January 26 through March 9, 2017.

LIPSTICK 

$17.00 US / $21.00 CAD 

1. Blue Bang! - bright cerulean blue (matte) 

2. Breathing Fire - bright warm fuchsia (matte) 

3. Bunnybeams - pinked lavender purple (matte) 

4. Carmine Rouge - clean true red (matte) 

5. City Slick - light grey beige (matte)

6. Cold Hard Cash - creamy neutral brown (matte)

7. Darling Clementine - electric orange (matte)

8. Deep With Envy - forest green (matte)  

9. Digging It - rich warm brown (matte) 

10. Evening Buzz - greyed lavender purple (matte) 

11. Feeling Fizzy - hot pink (matte) 

12. Flatter Me Fierce - blue lavender purple (matte) 

13. Forbidden Sunrise -  creamy orange (matte) 

14. Gritty Girl - light cool brown (matte) 

15. Indigo-Go - cornflower blue (matte) 

16. In My Fashion - dark chocolate brown (matte)

17. Instant Icon - bright baby blue (matte) 

18. In The Spirit - pure black (matte) 

19. The Madness - bright lime green (matte) 

20. Jean Genie - sky blue (matte) 

21. Matte Royal - deep blue (matte)

22. Mean Green Machine - green (matte) 

23. Mud Wrestler - creamy neutral beige (matte) 

24. Night Mint - light army green (matte) 

25. Secret # - dark greyed brown (matte) 

26. Show And Teal - bright green blue teal (matte) 

27. Uncontrollable - baked orange (matte) 

28. Yellow You Dare? - warmed yellow (matte) 

~Evelyn Lugo

Dove 60th Anniversary

DOVE BEAUTY BAR

60 YEARS OF CARE

If there is one beauty product I truly cannot live without and have been using faithfully, ever since I was a little girl, it's the Dove Beauty Bar. It is my must-have beauty essential, and for that, my face thanks me today. Well this month, Dove will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the iconic Dove Beauty Bar and even released a limited-edition bar with the word "care" engraved on it. The Dove Beauty Bar is not soap and is #1 recommended bar by dermatologists and pediatricians in the U.S. 

Dove ads since 1957

The iconic Dove Beauty Bar has provided the same superior care and beauty benefits to women for generations, and to commemorate this milestone, Dove is kicking off a new campaign that celebrates women redefining beauty over the past 60 years and the beauty essential that’s been there through it all unchanged – the Dove Beauty Bar (see the video here). It’s Dove's honor to have been by women’s side since 1957, caring for them every step of the way, and they are encouraging women to share how they will continue to #RaisetheBeautyBar.

M∙A∙C Kiesza

INTRODUCING:

M∙A∙C KIESZA

Canadian pop powerhouse Kiesza has dazzled countless dance floors. Now, the singer-songwriter introduces her newest instant hit: a collaboration with M∙A∙C! Strut into the supernova sensibilities of her signature Lipstick, Vamplify, Liquidlast Liner and Big Brow Pencil shades.

LIPSTICK

SRP $17.00 US/$21.00 CAD 

Dearly Beloved - warm soft brown (matte) 

VAMPLIFY

SRP $21.00 US/$24.00 CAD 

Thunder Kiss - deep chocolate

BIG BROW PENCIL

SRP $21.00 US/$25.00 CAD 

LIQUIDLAST LINER

SRP $21.00 US/$24.00 CA

Point Black - black

#MACKiesza will be available at select stores and online February 9 through March 23, 2017.

Tweexy

TWEEXY UNIVERSAL 

NAIL POLISH BOTTLE HOLDER

tweexy nail polish bottle holder

Seriously, how did I ever manage without this? Here's a cool nail polish gadget that every fingertip fashionista must have: tweexy. Upon first glance, it looks like a candy ring (nope, don't eat it), but what it is, is a wearable, universal one-size-fits-all, nail polish bottle holder. Perfect for a steady manicure at home or on the go. This genius gadget expands to grip all polish bottles (I have over 200 at home, so believe me that I tested them all - even square-shaped bottles) slides onto two fingers and provides a stable base, eliminating the need for a flat surface and safeguarding from spills.

Shook my tweexy side to side to ensure a sturdy grip... nailed it!

#MACLipScrubtious

M∙A∙C Lip Scrubtious

Pucker up to totally smooth lips with M∙A∙C Lip Scrubtious. This new sugar-based exfoliator gently buffs away dry and flaky skin with a formula enhanced by hydrating and nourishing conditioners leaving lips soft and oh-so smoochable. Available now online and in stores - in the permanent line! 

#MACLipScrubtious

SRP $16.00 US/$19.00 CAD

1. SWEET VANILLA

2. CANDIED NECTAR

3. FRUIT OF PASSION

4. SUMMER BERRY

5. SWEET BROWN SUGAR 

Dove Plant Visit

DOVE BEAUTY BAR 

& UNILEVER PLANT VISIT

After a much needed hiatus I'm back, and what better way to kick off my return and new year, than with my number one beauty must-have? SKINCARE! Many ask what my skincare regimen is, and to be honest, the answer is remains the same: Dove Beauty Bar. No, it's not "soap", (I too made the mistake of calling it that in the past) it is a beauty bar and best of all it's the # 1 recommended bar by Dermatologists and Pediatricians. My dream came true last year, when I was invited to the Unilever R&D plant in Trumbull, CT, where I was given the opportunity to see first hand how Dove has been setting the bar in skincare since 1957, and I even made my very own Dove Beauty Bar, and took a few home. *Now, relax, this wide-eyed wonderer did not press any red buttons, though I did ask a few times "what does this do?" #CrisisAverted 🔺

Making Dove Beauty Bars 

The Dove White Beauty Bar is the perfect way to get your glow back after the rough summer heat and during the harsh winter. The last thing your skin needs is a soap that is drying and irritating. I use Dove White Beauty Bar which is formulated with their signature ¼ moisturizing cream and combined with DEFI technology (a mild blend of cleansers) that helps hydrate for soft, smooth radiant skin.

#MACSelena Restock Details

M·A·C SELENA RETURNS

DECEMBER 28, 2016!

Due to the overwhelming passion and excitement from Selena’s fans, M·A·C Selena will be available again in the United States and Canada on maccosmetics.com on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 and in stores in the United States and Canada on Thursday, December 29, 2016.

All products from the collection, including Bidi Bidi Bom Bom, will be available for purchase in stores and online, with the exception of Liquid Eye Liner in Boot Black. We heard your feedback and created a smoother online shopping experience. 

Please see details below regarding timing, availability and purchase limits. 

Notes on where to purchase online:

*Retailer online availability times and maximum SKU purchase limits will vary

Maccosmetics.com (US): Wednesday, December 28, 2016, 12:01AM EST *maximum 2 SKUs per product

maccosmetics.ca (Canada): Wednesday, December 28, 2016, 12:01AM EST *maximum 2 SKUs per product

Belk.com: Thursday, December 29, 2016

Bloomingdales.com: Thursday, December 29, 2016

Dillards.com: Thursday, December 29, 2016

Macys.com: Thursday, December 29, 2016

Nordstrom.com: Thursday, December 29, 2016

SaksFifthAvenue.com: Thursday, December 29, 2016

TheBay.com: Thursday, December 29, 2016

Notes on where to purchase in stores on Thursday, December 29, 2016:

*Contact your local store for hours and maximum SKU purchase limits*

M·A·C Cosmetics stores (US & Canada) *maximum 3 SKUs per product

Belk

Bloomingdale’s

Dillard’s

Hudson’s Bay Company

Macy’s

Nordstrom

Saks Fifth Avenue

Curlee Girlee Book

CURLEE GIRLEE BOOK: 

CREATING CONFIDENCE ONE CURL, ONE GIRL AT A TIME!

Curlee Gurlee book launch at Dylan's Candy Bar November 17, 2016

Seriously, where was this book for curly girls when I was little? CURLEE GIRLEE by Atara Twersky is a fun, witty, curl~curious filled story with whirls and wonder; a must-read for any curlee girlee (especially the parent of one!) I have been curly since BIRTH - not just since the curl movement took over - so I remember all too well every struggle I faced trying to understand, embrace and manage my curls on my own. Growing up around friends with silky straight hair, I suffered long hours getting my hair heat straightened and would have given anything for this book. Would have spared me the agony of cutting, frying, oh goodness, even shaving a huge chunk of my hair at one point! The moment I received my autographed copy of Curlee Girlee from Atara, I read TWICE and laughed every second of it... a must read, and have, for all my curl~friends. 

**GIVEAWAY** 

Just in time for the holidays, EvCurlGurl & Curlee Girlee have teamed up and will be giving away a copy of the CURLEE GIRLEE book to FOUR (4) lucky winners! You must be "in it to win it", so please enter below! *Giveaway rules*: comment below (via Rafflecopter) ↓ and share this post. Four lucky winners will be chosen and notified on Monday, December 19, 2016! Good luck curl~friends!**

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Thank you so much Atara

Always curly: EvCurlgurl at age 3!

M·A·C Shadescents

INTRODUCING 

M∙A∙C SHADESCENTS

Scent and lips create irresistible chemistry with M·A·C Shadescents, six new perfumes inspired by our most iconic Lipstick shades. Lady Danger thrills with notes of wild cherry and Ruby Woo goes bold with whiffs of deep red leather. Notes of saffron, incense smoke, and cordovan leather surprise and intoxicate in My Heroine. Candy Yum-Yum conjures tropical fruit and cotton candy and Velvet Teddy calls forth wild honey and creamy musk. Crème d’Nude evokes the vibrant sexiness of naked skin.

#MACShadescents will be available on MACcosmetics.com & Macys.com on November 30, 2016 and available in-stores December 8, 2016.

Which Shadescent are you?

 1. #IAmRubyWoo

2. #IAmCremedNude

3. #IAmMyHeroine

4. #IAmCandyYumYum

5. #IAmLadyDanger