My Fab, Fave Four Handcreams

Cream of the crop for MY hands!

In my line of work, my hands are always on display: whether I'm typing, taking pictures with my camera, displaying my funky nail art, or just as the dedicated writer that I am, my hands 

always have to look and feel good!

Julep Maven: December's Glitterati collection

Nice and Naughty Nails: EVELYN It Girl!

Julep's December Maven Box: Glitterati

As a Beauty Editor, I have access to hundreds of beauty products, especially nail polish! Not too long ago, I joined the JULEP nail craze, with over 300 stunning shades to choose from, lasting wear time and names after women (like us) who inspire, women who are strong, smart, funny, gorgeous and different. Their motto alone drew me in: "We believe beauty is about connection, not competition" - well said Julep! This month even showcases a gorgeous shade, my namesake: EVELYN - It Girl (a magenta purple crème), what a better way to start with Julep.

                       

Julep polishes are amazing as they are “4-free”, meaning that they do not contain formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene, or DBP. Highly professional chip-resistant formula that's fast drying and highly pigmented. By the end of December, Julep will have introduced more than 300 new nail colors, cosmetics, and skincare products! Even better, become a Julep Maven ($19.99 monthly subscription where you sign up and take a quiz, colors are chosen for you based on your style profile, you get access to colors, 20% discount and you can cancel anytime - no obligations! Each month you’ll have the option to cancel, skip, or send your box to a friend.

 

Based on your style, your profile is created and you're either a:  

Modern Beauty: You’re a savvy taste-maker, obsessed with the art and science of beauty. Get two full-size beauty products in every box.

Boho Glam: You’re a dynamic free spirit with a creative eye. Get two limited-edition nail colors and one full-size beauty product in every box.


Bombshell:You’re a confident frill-seeker with magnetic appeal. Get two limited-edition nail colors and one full-size beauty product in every box.

Classic With a Twist: You’re an iconic beauty with a timeless aesthetic. Get two limited-edition nail colors and one full-size beauty product in every box

It Girl: You’re a colorful trendsetter who’s not afraid to be bold. Get three limited-edition nail colors in every box.

I received December's entire Maven collection: 10 Julep nail polishes, Sweep Eyeshadow Palette: Neutrals (5 shades, formulated with anti-aging ingredients.) Shades are: Tiramisu - nude satin, Glow - golden shimmer, Dusk - mauve satin, Toffee - bronze shimmer and Cocoa - chocolate brown with gold shimmer. Also in my haul was: Blank Canvas Mattifying Eye Primer and a Julep Eye shadow Brush. 

Top 2 Bottom: Misti, Joelle, Andrea, Cara, Jillian, Mia,
Evelyn, Celia, Shoshanna, Gianna

Sweep Eyeshadow Palette: Neutrals

Julep Eyeshadow Brush

Stay tuned for many upcoming nail reviews and launches from your Curl~Gurl. My "Curlfriends" are going nuts over Julep on all my social media, so I know I won't disappoint. 

Just use offer code: CURLGURLDEC2013 .

~Evelyn Lugo

Clinique CLASSIC 3-step and more..

CLINIQUE

 

 Between beauty routines, all the make-up, stress and daily environmental pollutants, one product that definitely calms my skin, is CLINIQUE. What gal doesn't needs a little CLINIQUE? Shockingly ME. Believe it or not, I didn't use CLINIQUE until this past year (I know, where the heck was I??) Well, I have really tricky, sensitive skin that even though I don't break out, my skin can dry out or worse - blister in a rash, if a product is too harsh. There are days when I hide from make-up, and let CLINIQUE pamper my face (really, I go rogue!)

                             

                                          Make-up FREE is sometimes, the way to be! 

CLINIQUE came to the rescue and I tried their world famous 3-Step Program

güd by Burt’s Bees, NEW invigorating Mango Moonbreeze Body Lotion

Skincare: Natural Mango Moonbreeze Collection

güd by Burt’s Bees: Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash and Body Lotion

Ahhh, an island escape that's making waves. Lets take a break from the cold weather and make it a Mango Moonbreeze - an ultimate getaway experience! I am all about "skincare everywhere" from my face to my toes! I'm 36 years young and thanks to

URBAN DECAY NAKED 3 REVIEW!

 ...AND THEN THERE WERE 3

Beauty junkies everywhere are going crazy trying to get their hands on Urban Decay's new NAKED3 palette! I made sure to get my claws on mine, as I am a huge fan of NAKED and NAKED 2. I just needed to complete my trifecta with these 12 new rose-hued shades.

Julep Maven Free Offer Code!

Join Julep Maven & Get Your First Box FREE

Your first Maven Welcome Box is free and signs you up for the Julep monthly beauty subscription ($19.99). No obligations! Each month you’ll have the option to cancel, skip, or send your box to a friend. Just use offer code: CURLGURLDEC2013 . It is $3.99 for shipping for your welcome box, but once you become a Maven it is free shipping on your orders!

Winter & Flu Lip Care

LOTS OF LIPS (and lip care)

The many faces of my lips, lol!

I sure wish that growing up, I knew then what I know now about a full plump pout: IT'S IN DEMAND! See, growing up I was teased to no end.

Plump pout even at 6 months old. 

R.I.P PAUL WALKER

FAST & FURIOUS, TIL THE END....

1973 - 2013

Paul Walker has died at age 40, killed when the Porsche GT he was a passenger in, crashed and exploded in Santa Clarita, California.

The driver of the car also died. Truly devastating news right after Thanksgiving.

Wreckage of Paul Walker's car

PIC CREDIT - DAN WATSON/SANTA CLARITA VALLEY SIGNAL

Statement by Universal Studios

Facebook announcement by Paul Walker's PR Team

I am am SUCH a fan of the Fast & Furious films and this is truly heartbreaking. I remember this past summer at a P&G Cover Girl event, how I couldn't contain myself when I met Jordana Brewster - I love the entire Fast & Furious team, they're the reason I learned to drive stick 12 years ago. As a TRUE car enthusiast, I couldn't shut up!

Jordana Brewster of Fast & Furious at P&G Cover Girl

Deeply devastating and ironically eerie, how the actor who in the Fast & Furious films, drove "fast & furious" died. Rest in peace Paul Walker, you rocked, I don't know HOW "Dom" (Vin Diesel) and Fast & Furious can go on without you....

The scene that led me to get my blue SUV

~Evelyn Lugo

Zap Zits with TANDA Zap Power

TANDA ZAP POWER: Clear Acne Blemishes without Drying

TANDA Zap Power ($79) 

What do you do when you have a special day coming up (date, wedding, job interview, prom or picture day) and suddenly that pesky pimple pops up? TANDA ZAP POWER ($79 at Tanda.com and prestige retailers nationwide) to the rescue! We've all been there, whether you're dealing with constant breakouts or that underground mountain forming (like I did on my chin recently), well here's the solution:

Black Friday & Cyber Monday: E-Gift from MOROCCANOIL

MOROCCANOIL BLACK FRIDAY &

CYBER MONDAY DEALS

Listen up Dolls, celebrate the most beautiful time of year with Moroccanoil®, the brand that pioneered premium oil-infused hair and body care. This holiday season Moroccanoil is introducing its first-ever Black Friday and Cyber Monday program where consumers can earn over $150 in complimentary full-sized products from the luxurious body collection.

From midnight on Thursday, November 28th through 11:59 pm on Monday, December 2nd, Moroccanoil is gifting loyal consumers with complimentary full-sized products with the purchase of a Moroccanoil.com e-Gift Card. In addition, Moroccanoil.com will offer free shipping on all purchases $55 and up.

This limited-time-only Moroccanoil holiday promotion is structured in tiers, with e-Gift Cards available in values ranging from $50–$500. Consumers can purchase any combination of e-Gift Cards in order to receive the maximum value in complimentary products, with no coupon code necessary. Promotions are available as follows:

~Evelyn Lugo

Tom Ford MEN'S Skincare & Grooming Line

TOM FORD

Designer Tom Ford (image LATimes.com)

Get set for an long-awaited skincare and grooming line by TOM FORD, for MEN! Ladies this is definitely one holiday wish-list for that special man in you life! 

*PREVIEW* to my Naked3 Review

NAKED 3!

All beauty junkies already KNOW that the much awaited Urban Decay Naked 3 palette arrived last week. ($52 at http://www.urbandecay.com/naked3/ ) 12, never-before-seen rose-hued neutrals, that go from pale, shimmery pink....to deep black matte - with rosy red micro-glitter; make up NAKED3. By the time many dolls realized it, it was SOLD OUT! Well, rest assured that this Curl~Gurl definitely got her claws on one, thanks to my friends over at UD Corporate, in California! (if that's not determination, I don't know what is!)