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Have you been anywhere interesting lately???

December 7, 2009 / / 0 Comments

I have!!!

Yesterday The Powder Group presented their first TPG Pop-Up Shop at the new home for Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics!  I had been waiting for OCC to open their doors and I have not made it to the Makeup Show, so I went there for a preview.  There were a variety of brands available for sale at discounted prices including TPG makeup bags, Stila and of course OCC.  James Vincent, who is a MAJOR (!), in the makeup world was there and also the founder of OCC, David Klasfeld.  I took the opportunity to finally get my hands on the oh-so-popular Lip Tars. Can I say…..they are they most highly, crazily pigmented lip products eva!!!! They come in these cute tubes that look kinda small, but when I say a drop of the Lip Tar is too much–you know what I am talking about! They could literally last a lifetime.  They may actually stain the skin, it’s like pure pigment in a tube,  and the formula is 100% vegan.  I picked up Uber, which is a cool, creamy, milk chocolate with some grey mixed in.  I am always on the lookout for the perfect nude lip.  The formula is fantastic, not sticky, super smooth, highly pigmented and there is a hint of peppermint.  I wore Uber with some M.A.C. Clear Lipglass, and I liked it! I definitely have to go back and get Katricia (a sick purple!!!), Plum and the Clear Lip Tar.  I also picked up one of the loose pigments in Auric.  Lately I have been on the hunt for gold eyeshadows.  I have bronzes, champagnes and taupes but surprisingly no true golds.  Again Auric is light to medium gold – very pretty, very finely milled and densely pigmented. Love it!  I will definitely have to work this into my Christmas looks!

I was really glad for this Pop-Up and I hope they continue it throughout the year.  And I definitely need to make it to the Makeup Show!

For more information,

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics
121 West 27th Street – Suite 1200
NY, NY 10001
212-675-2572
www.occmakeup.com

Laters!!

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Need a few holiday gift ideas? Sephora's to the rescue!!!

December 3, 2009 / / 0 Comments

I was just browsing the latest catalog from Sephora and thought that these would make great gifts and stocking stuffers.

First off, makeup palettes and sets are a great way to build up your makeup collection, to try a wide variety of colours or to help those who have trouble knowing which colours they could combine, especially when it come to eye makeup.  They also pretty inexpensive and won’t break your bank!

Here are the ever popular Stila Lipglazes.  I have tried these and they are very convenient to travel with and smell really yummy!

Stila Lip Glaze Collection ($80 value) $25

Seriously, this is all you need for an easy, daytime look that easily transitions into a night look with a swipe of mascara!

Stila Kitten Collection ($40 value) $18

This contains their cult favourite, the Urban Decay Primer Potion

Urban Decay Show Pony Shadow Box, $30

Created specially for the holiday season, this is a gooood value,  perfect to throw in your bag for those holiday parties.

NARS Day and Night Palette ($97 value), $50

Some of Sephora’s most popular mascaras

LashStash Mascara Deluxe Sampler ($104 value), $39

I hope these gave you some ideas for holiday gifts.  Check out Sephora for more!!!

(All info courtesy sephora.com)

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Is Karen's Body Beautiful a keeper??? A review…

December 3, 2009 / / 0 Comments

So I have been waiting to try Karen’s Body Beautiful (KBB) until I fully transitioned, but curiosity got the better of me!!! So last Friday, I headed down to my old neighbourhood of Fort Greene in Brooklyn to the store on Myrtle Avenue.  I did some research on YouTube and beauty blogs to see exactly what people liked.  And hands down, the Hair Milk came in as the numero uno, must-have item from this line.  People just went on and on about it, so I wanted to see what the deal was.

Upon arriving at the boutique, I noticed how many scents the hair products came in.  Vanilla Latte, Egyptian Musk, Pomegranate Guava, Chamomile Sage to name a few.   I needed some help deciding what to choose and I was greeted by a wonderful lady with big curly hair.  I explained to her that I was looking for a deep, moisturizing treatment that I could detangle my hair with.  We eventually decided on the Luscious Locks Moisturizing Hair Mask (LLMHM) and of course the Hair Milk in Pomegranate Guava.  The service was great and I was dying to get home to try it out.

Luscious Locks Hair Mask, photo courtesy KBB website

On wash day, I cleaned my hair and scalp with Kinky Curly Knot Today followed by Aubrey Organics GPB Protein Treatment.  I then applied the LLMHM thoroughly from scalp to ends.  LLMHM had a light, herby scent.  This was probably due to the ayruvedic herbs, including shikakai and amla.  This all-natural product was designed to moisturize, strengthen hair, detangle and promote hair growth.  It’s a white, semi thick product with good slip, but not as much as my all time fave, Oyin Honey Hemp Conditioner.  I left it on for about 1 hour and sat under the hair dryer on low heat for about 20 mins.  When it came time to detangle, could I say whoa!! It was so easy to slid my shower comb through my hair and it easily  detangle the hair at the intersection between relaxed and natural.  It also washed out really easily and my hair felt really soft, moisturized and my curls were well defined!  This a keeper for sure.  Now it is a little on the expensive side but for me its worth it.  It’s meant to be used once a month, although I plan on using it twice a month in the winter.  I would not cowash with it as it would be done in a week.

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Are you looking for a deal????

November 26, 2009 / / 0 Comments

Hey guys!!

So Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year and the kickoff to the holiday shopping season, is almost upon us!!! Here are some of the deals you should look out for!!!

Happy Shopping!!!!

Lancome: Friends & Family Offer: Nov. 24th – Nov 30th, 2009, 20% off and free shipping on all purchases on lancome-usa.com. Enter code: HOLIDAYJOY2

Kenneth Cole Productions: Get 41% off at retail stores for the first four hours on Friday 27th, and then 31% off until closing on Sunday. Get 31% off online purchases from Friday 27th to Sunday 29th.

Ann Taylor: 40% off Friday 27th only, until noon, off all purchases in-store.  For online, 40% off and free shipping for orders over $150. Enter code: TURKEY

Anita Grant: 15 % off all goodies. Enter code: yummy at checkout.  From Nov 24th for one week only.

H&M: 25% off item of your choice until 10am. Friday only.

Qhemet Biologics: 20% off all orders over $34.00, Friday Nov 27th only, 7am EST to 11pm EST. Enter code: CULTURE

Zoya: Zoya introduces Zoya Green Friday! For all orders over $20.00 receive 6 green polishes.  For 24 hours only, Thursday 26th @ 5pm EST to Friday 27th @ 5pm.  Enter code: GREENFRIDAY. Check here for more info!

 

I’ll be adding more deals as I find them!!! Keep checking for more!

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What's my hair to do for winter????? Tips for colder weather

November 22, 2009 / / 2 Comments

Image courtesy Urbanbella.com

Hey folks!!!

So here on the East Coast it’s slowly getting colder.  I have been thinking about how to take care of my hair during the winter months.  The biggest thing I, and many other people with kinky/coily/curly hair, have to deal with, is getting enough moisture especially as the humidity drops and indoor temperatures rise.   My hair tends to get very dry quickly and this leads to frizziness and eventually split ends. This is a great time to review your hair regime and find what works for you to gain and maintain healthy hair.  Remember, you don’t have to follow all of the hair ‘rules’ but just do you!  Here are a few tips to remember when deciding what to choose.

Cleansing/Shampooing

Growing up, I always remembered having super dry hair, especially when washing it.  Even as an adult, I used to feel my scalp contracting when I went to the salon to get a wash and blow out.  The one thing that has drastically changed the condition and health of my hair and scalp is cleansing without the use of sulphates.  Just about every commercial shampoo contains sulphate – sodium lauryl sulphates, ammonium laureth sulphates and there are many more.  I ALWAYS stick to sulphate-free shampoos.  Look for products that state they are sulphate free, castile soaps, cleansers containing betaine.  You could also use diluted apple cider vinegar or baking soap.  Again, lots of people have great success with sulphate shampoos, but I don’t.  My hair no longer feels dried out and brittle.  Remember to main reason we shampoo is to cleanse the scalp to remove products, dead skin cells, excess oils, pollutants that build up on a daily basis.  You can’t have totally healthy hair without a healthy scalp.  So massage your scalp well when cleansing!

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