PREVIEW: Julep Maven January - THE BOUDOIR COLLECTION

JULEP "The boudoir Collection:

fancy finishes & top drawer products" 

My January Julep Maven Box

New Year, NEW NAILS! Julep's January latest Maven is right around the corner, with a fresh start - and a fresh manicure. Get ready for Julep's Maven January: "The Boudoir Collection", with sexy shades in 4 finishes: creme, silk, satin and shimmer.

Pantone Color of the Year RADIANT ORCHID (Faves in Beauty, Hair & Skin)

RADIANT ORCHID: 
a captivating, magical, enigmatic purple

Earlier this month, Pantone announced their 2014 Color of the Year: Radiant Orchid! Now, everywhere you look it's ORCHID: hair, make-up, skincare, accessories, you name it! It's not a surprise that orchids have been used in skin and hair care, for their reparative and protective properties for centuries and orchids are also my favorite flower, as well as scent. 

MOROCCANOIL Pure Argan Oil

Pure Restoration for hair, skin, lips and nails

MOROCCANOIL is the leader (and originator) in premium argan oil products, so now they unveiled Pure Argan Oil ($50 1.7 fl. oz.) a truly universal, lightweight elixir that works on hair, skin, nails, cuticles - even lips. HOW can you go wrong?

Precious, potent, lightweight, luxurious - like silk

NEW LOCATION: The Red Door & Beauty Boutique at Union Square

"To be beautiful is the birthright of every woman."

~Elizabeth Arden

Ready for R-E-L-A-X-A-T-I-O-N

Now that the stress of the hustle and bustle from the holiday shopping season is over, or if you still have to get a gift for someone who truly deserves it (it's never too late), this Red Door Gal suggest Elizabeth Arden's new spa and beauty boutique: The Red Door, located in the heart of Union Square in New York City (200 Park Avenue South, at 17th Street.) Why? Because giving (or getting) the gift to be pampered, never fails! The Red Door is the epitome of serenity, bliss, heaven and harmony for men and women. 

Happy Holidays with Healthy, Homemade Pet Treats

CHEER, CURLS & CHEWY!

Chewy is such a good sport, though some think he's just given up..

Taking a break from "beauty", your Curl~Gurl" is shifting gears and discussing PETS! As a Beauty Editor, you'd be very surprised that I get tons of products for review, that aren't just for me. Lately I've been slammed with items for men and dogs, thanks to  my pioneering efforts of dressing Chewy up and posting pictures on social media. He's a great sport, so I torture my lil guy with costumes, for EVERY occasion:

Frantic? Visit FragranceNet.com for Last-Minute Gifts

For: Him, Her, Hostess, Teens & Kids

FragranceNet.com

If you're anything like me, you wait until the last minute to get gifts. FragranceNet.com has fragrance gifts for EVERYONE on your list: him, her, hostess, teens, girls and boys! Stop scrambling, ditch the mall for your laptop and head to FragranceNet.com! The site offers everything from gift sets, to designer scents, to cosmetics, skincare, candles, and everything in between – all at the lowest possible prices!

Gifts For Her

Versace Bright Crystal Perfume ($62.19): An alluring fragrance for women from renowned fashion icon Gianni Versace, Bright Crystal is a deeply evocative scent that carefully balances a moderate tone with an attractive bouquet, perfect for all kinds of casual events. The scent has a delicate and appealing construction that blends notes of magnolia, peony and lotus flowers with plant amber, yuzu and pomegranate. Just a splash will leave her smelling wonderful for hours.

Gifts For Him

Terre D’Hermes Cologne Gift Set ($107.19): This cologne by Hermes has provided men with a fresh fragrance that is perfect for use during the daytime. Whether it's worn at the office or on the golf course,

HOLIDAY CONTEST: Mani Diaries & Essie

Mani Diaries & Essie Contest featuring Miss Ladyfinger

Listen up you "Fingertip Fashionistas", here's your chance to NAIL IT: Mani Diaries and Essie are coming together to promote a Holiday Nail Contest and Miss Ladyfinger, expert nail fashionista, will be choosing the winner! The contest will run from Friday, December 20th- Sunday, December 29th.

The lucky winner will receive a limited edition Essie Holiday Kit (featuring Essie's 5 most iconic shades) and

PREVIEW: Spray Thin - Appetite Suppressant Spray

SPRAY THIN: SCENT REDUCES HUNGER 

INCREASES WEIGHT LOSS

Savory and Sweet Spray Thin

Now THIS, I have to try. All those who know me: friends, family, even readers, KNOW just how much I eat; ALL THE TIME , ALL DAY, EVERYDAY (linebackers have NOTHING on me!) I may not weigh 100 lbs (still well under 140) BUT I eat well over 8 LARGE meals a day, with my doctor baffled - even surprised that my cholesterol is perfect and I'm in good health. Thank goodness I'm very active - I log well over 14,000 steps A DAY!

I can eat...

REDKEN Shampoo for MEN

REDKEN For Men Full-Impact Bodifying Shampoo

I'm sure I'm not alone: have you ever had either your husband, boyfriend, brother or any male relative for that matter, use your favorite (or worse) very expensive shampoo, when he doesn't even need it? Well I once told my brother that a bar of soap rubbed on his shaved, bald head, would suffice!

Well, lucky for many ladies out there, if your man isn't bald but rather wants to save his fine or thinning hair, this is just for him: REDKEN full impact bodifying shampoo ($12 10.1 oz.), which gives volume or for those with thinning hair, thickening formula with REDKEN'S innovated, patented Intra-Cylane® and protein. 

INTRA-CYLANE® = Richness & Fullness

CELLULOSE         = Provides A VOLUMIZING EFFECT

PROTEIN                = HELPS Reinforce The Hair

To use: Lather in hands, massage on hair for one minute and rinse. Massaging for one minute will maximize the thickening, volumizing benefits - for best result. 

Smells great, highly cleansing, with a foaming surfactant for that thoroughly clean result. When used daily, REDKEN full impact bodifying shampoo help make his strands more disciplined, with fiber density d fullness reinforced. In fact, REDKEN has an entire hair care line formulated just for men, depending on his needs: 

Help him "get into the thick of it" by saying hello to thicker, richer, fuller hair! I'm all about the hair and so should he! Available at REDKEN salons or go to Redken.com for locations. 

~Evelyn Lugo

OROGOLD Cosmetics: 24K Caviar Micro-Beads Serum & Deep Day Moisturizing Cream

OROGOLD: Luxury 24K Gold Skin Care

24K Deep Day Moisturizer Cream $128 & 24K Caviar Micro-Beads Serum $500

As I said once before "talk about the MIDAS Touch!" I'm no stranger to beauty products and the past 2 years as a Beauty Editor, have definitely put me at an advantage to review, use and LOVE every product under the sun! OROGOLD COSMETICS is an anti-aging cosmetics line that actually contains 24K Gold, even includes a certificate of authenticity which confirms 24K gold from Italy!

Super Exclusive TSV Deal 12/28: IT Cosmetics on QVC

IT COSMETICS® 
5-pc COLLECTION

New Year, Your Most Beautiful You! Five-Piece Collection on QVC

Who: 
 IT Cosmetics® - Clinically Proven, Skin Loving, Problem Solutions

What:

IT Cosmetics® will be offering their one –time, limited edition Today’s Special Value® (TSV) worldwide five-piece collection launch for the special low price of $59.96 on QVC™! The collection includes the following products:

• Feel the Moment™ Anti-Aging Ultra Hydrating Sensory Awakening Primer Serum
• Heavenly Luxe™ Sensory Sweeping Fan Brush
• Celebration Foundation® Illumination
• Heavenly Luxe™ Double Airbrush Foundation Brush
• Eyelift In A Tube™ Bye Bye® Under Eye & Hello Light™ Liquid Brightener

This 5-piece collection, developed with plastic surgeons and infused with amazing, luxe ingredients, is your 30 seconds to full coverage and airbrushed illumination! IT truly works!
Where:
QVC™, the QVC apps and QVC.com

When:December 28, 2013 from midnight to 2:59 a.m. EST the following day.

Why?: (because your skin deserves it!) 

~Evelyn Lugo

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Black Lip Stain

OCC "Little Black Dress" Lip Tar Stained Gloss

I tend to wear my lips nude, somewhat "sheer" (bold red on rare occasions) so when OCC launched "Little Black Dress" ($18 .33 oz., a sheer glossy black) on Black Friday, I wasn't too interested initially, thinking to myself "I can't wear this to the office...? Well, I was wrong.