The Eyes Have It

I came across this awesome offer from Sephora today. With any order of $25 you will receive a pack of seven eye product samples. This includes Anastasia Brow Powder Duo, Dior HydrAction Hydra-Protective Eye Creme, Kinerase Under Eye Rescue, Murad Intensive Wrinkle Reducer, Ole Henriksen Fresh Start Eye Creme, Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eye Gel, Per-fekt Skin Perfectio Gel or Longo Creme Concealer.

To get this pack of samples you just need to enter JULYEYES at the checkout. Click here to shop.

Bag Ladies Giveaway

The Daily Obsession have a great giveaway this month. They are giving away a Luxembourg Satchelin Black Crackle Patent leather (valued at $685) by handbag designer Andrea Brueckner.

All you need to do is visit The Daily Obsession and leave a comment saying where you will wear the bag. Easy!

Bobbi Brown is Almost Bare

Bobbi Brown has released a new frangrance called Almost Bare in time for summer. And what's even better is that you can receive a free Bobbi Brown beach tote with every order of $60. Get in quick - stock is limited!!

shu uemura Travel With Luxury Online Exclusive

shu uemura have everyone's travel needs catered for with a couple of online exclusive travel sets so you can have these beautiful products with you no matter what country you're in.

Set One: PHYTO BLACK TRAVEL SET

"An online exclusive gift set featuring Phyto Black Lift Anti-Wrinkle Skincare Collection! Formulated with specially selected phyto ingredients that bring about highly efficient anti-aging effects for beautiful and youthful looking skin!

Step 1: Phyto Black Lift Boosting Lotion (20ml), activates skin turnover with gentle natural exfoliater of AHA and fruit extracts, which carefully remove accumulated dead cells due to aging

Step 2: Phyto Black Lift Anti-Wrinkle Essence (30ml) contains the highest concentration of the naturally derived Black Sugar and Pro-Xylane™ complex that works to reduces lines and firms skin

Final Step: Phyto Black Lift Anti-Wrinkle Cream (13ml), A rich textured cream that intensely moisturizes and nourishes skin.This set also includes our new Cleansing Beauty Oil Premium A/I (20ml) and a convenient black mesh bag designed to carry all of your essential skin products.

$95 (a $137 value)

Set Two: DEPSEA MOISTURE TRAVEL SET

"An online exclusive gift set! Replenish your skin with the richness of the deep sea! Using the combination of Depsea Water and 3 seaweed extracts these products help to provide essential elements and moisture to the skin.

Step 1: Depsea Moisture Lotion (50ml), an ultra-soft and lightweight toning water that smoothes and replenishes skin

Step 2: Depsea Moisture Replenishing Essence (30ml), a lightweight layering essence that provides the deepest hydration

Final Step: Depsea Moisture Replenishing Cream (13ml), an enriched, water-infused moisturizing cream that replenishes and nourishes skin.This set also includes our new Cleansing Beauty Oil Premium A/I (20ml) and a convenient black mesh bag designed to carry all of your essential skin products.

$60 (a $90 value)

Celebrities Get Brought Back Down To Earth!

I received these images in my inbox today and would LOVE to share them with you all. I love seeing pictures like this - celebrities "before and after" shots because it brings down to earth the fact that celebrities are normal and have bad skin days just like us and that photoshop can make anyone look good - including us mere mortals!

Guard Your Garments - What a Life Saver!!

I'm on a bit of a roll at the moment for products which are helping women be more classy - such as the earlier post regarding Hip-T's which help cover muffin tops and g-strings sticking out of your pants.

Well, I have just received a press release regarding some extremely interesting products called Garment Guards. The first is the classic Garment Guard which helps to hide sweat patches in times when we can get a little bit moist in the armpits (see top photo). You stick them to your top or dress and if you sweat, the Garmet Guard stops any sweat from penetrating your clothes. They come in different sizes and colours.

The next is the Under Garment Guard. Now, these I have never heard of but look interesting and I would love to hear if anyone has tried these. If you do not want any panty lines but don't feel comfortable wearing no underwear then you can use these adhesive "undies". They don't leave any lines and don't stick out from your pants. Use once then dispose!

The third and perhaps the most interesting product I have ever seen and probably a god-send for those with this embarrasing and sometimes uncontrollable habit - Subtle Butt. Disposable Gas Neutralizers. These are pieces of adhesive fabric which you stick over the "right place". The patches filter the odor caused by flatulence. You can't see them through your pants.

These would have to be some of the most fantastic products for women I have seen in a while and I would love to hear any comments on these products!!

Click here to see.

Glam It UP - Step Up & Go Beyond

So, I have come across an interesting contest being run by Glam! It is the Yaz: Step Up and gGo Beyond Contest. They are asking you to "Put your talent to the test by designing a chic fashion birth control pill pack." The winner will receive a whopping $10,000.

Just go to the contest page here and upload your design. Make it good because they are only allowing one design per person.

The contest is being judged by Nina Garcia - a judge on Project Runway, Danielle Craig - executive director of Step Up Women's Network and Dr Lauren Streicher - from Northwestern Memorial Hospital and is regularly featured in the Chigaco Tribune, the Chigaco Sun-Times and the Wall Street Journal.

Click here to enter.

Aloha Oli Hawaii at Home

I have received some exciting news that you can now use the gorgeous body products Ola Hawaii in the comfort of your own home. They have a great range of products from Cane Sugar Scrubs to Lotion Mists to After Sun Care. Here is the press release:

"TRANSPORT YOURSELF TO A TROPICAL PARADISE!

Ola Hawai’i Brings To You the Ultimate At-Home Spa Haven Hilo, Hawaii – May 2008 – If a trip to a tropical locale or to one of those deliciously, luxurious destination spas is not in your near future, do what any true modern beauty would do --bring Island paradise to your door step. Ola Bath & Body Spa Collection, a tropical fusion of pure, fresh and organic ingredients created to optimize and balance the whole person, offers a selection of pampering delights to help you create Island bliss at home—at a fraction of the cost!

Ola Bath and Body Spa Collection combines a wide range of healing botanicals, including vitamin-rich fruit, soothing flowers, moisturizing oils and butters, toning and mineralizing sea elements, detoxifying seasalts, conditioning cane sugar, organic honey, hydrating aloe vera and a wide range of tropical medicinal plants to detoxify, purify, rejuvenate and replenish the skin. Experience the Ola Bath & Body Spa Collection and create the ultimate at-home spa oasis by indulging in a few of these spa favorites:

• Cane Sugar Scrubs – an essential for any skincare regimen, these scrubs are made from pure Island grown cane sugar to soothe and soften skin while renewing it with alpha hydroxyl acids. Each Cane Sugar Scrub base features Turbinado cane sugar for the perfect skin softening and exfoliating experience every time you use it. Available in Tropical Smoothie, Pineapple Lime, Vanilla Ginger, Coffee Chocolate, and Coconut Lemongrass. $25. The Maui Spa Westin uses this invigorating scrub in its incredible Ola Body Latte with Vichy treatment.

• Tropical Bath Soaks – using the finest natural ingredients the Islands have to offer - healing herbs, fruits, flowers, cane sugar, purifying clay, and deep-sea salts – these soothing bath soaks are designed to provide you with a relaxing, indulgent soak in the tub. Available in Island Purification, Island Serenity, Tropical Fruit, Hawaiian Coconut and Sun Radiance. $25. The Na Ho Ola Hyatt Waikiki Spaindulges clientele with the Tropical Smoothie Bath Soak in their full-body spa treatments.

• Crème Body Lotions – a little piece of Hawaii in a bottle, these rich lotions are made from Aloe Vera, Noni, Mamaki and Cane Sugar to produce a fragrant moisturizing treat for your body that hydrates and rejuvenates dry, parched skin. Available in Tropical Smoothie, Jasmine Neroli, Passion Fruit Citrus, Pineapple Lime, Vanilla Ginger, Coffee Chocolate, Sandalwood Verbena, Ocean Essence and Coconut Lemongrass. 25. The Four Seasons Maui incorporates Coconut Lemongrass and Coffee Chocolate Crème Lotions into their pampering foot treatments.

• Massage Oils – Featuring real coconut, Hawaiian kukui nut and macadamia nut oil, these conditioning massage oils will provide you with the ultimate in body bliss, and leave you with while leaving you with smooth and silky, hydrated skin. Available in Passion Fruit Citrus, Vanilla Ginger and Coconut Lemongrass. $18. Used in its signature Hawaiian Pohaku Massage (a hot stone massage), the Na Ho Ola Hyatt Waikiki Spa stocks up on the Coconut Lemongrass Massage Oil.

For more information or to make a purchase, please visit www.hawaiianbodyproducts.com

About Ola Hawai’i:

Ola Hawai’i is a natural-based bath and body spa collection centered on the Hawaiian concept of well-being. Each of the Companies hand-crafted bath and body products combine beneficial botanicals, oils, fruits, sea elements and flowers in the time honored traditional Hawaiian way. From aromatic bath salts to silky bath and body lotion to our sugar and salt scrub assortment, Ola Hawai’i offers the ultimate selectionof Hawaiian bath, body and beauty products. "

World Class Running Advice

It's never too late (or early) to get into shape and any help is always apprecated. Peak Running Performance is offering a yearly subscription to World Class Running Advice for only $1 (normally $29.99). Receive advice from:

Alberto Salazar - Boston Marathon Champ
Steve Scott - 3 time Olympian
Scott Tinley - 2 time World Ironman Champ
Dr. Jack Daniels - NCAA Coach of the Century
Dr. Joe Vigil - US Olympic Coach
Brian Zehetner - NHL/NBA/MLB/NFL Nutrition Consultant
Egoscue Method - World Leaders in Injury Prevention

Click here to visit their site.

Problem: Muffin Tops Solution: Hip T

Sometimes, we don't mean to but may find outselves hanging out of our clothes a bit here and there - not on purpose of course! Hip-T wants to help fix those fashion crimes such as muffin tops, plumbers crack and thong peek-a-boo with an awesome item called the Hip-T, which helps 'cover your assets'.

Hip-T is a band of material (which comes in all different colours) to sit over your pants and under your top to cover your hip area if you shirt comes up or your pants go down a bit low. Great idea!!

They are running a weekly competition where you can win a Hip-T. Just click here to go to the entry form and winners will be chosen at random.

A Hidden Gem - Red Envelope

Mother's Day is fast approaching and one of my favourite online stores to buy 'unique' gifts from is Red Envelope. Now, when I say unique I don't mean wierd and wacky. I mean that this store sells completely gorgeous, different items that I haven't seen anywhere else. Here are a few of my current favourites. Click here to visit.

Are You A DiorShow Artist In The Making?

Now here's a contest worth entering! Elle and Dior are offering the chance to become 'an artist in action in Elle'. They say all you need to do is grab a friend and your digital camera, go to a local Macy's Dior counter and make over your 'model' using Dior products. Take a picture and send it in and you could be featured in the January 2009 edition of Elle.

Click here for further details.

Totally Green at Total Beauty

It's Like Your Own Celebrity Make Up Artist

Recently working with Alex Chung, Kelly Brook and Rosamund Pike, Rimmel are giving you the chance to have your beauty questions by Liz Pugh.

"We’re giving you a great opportunity to ask our make-up artist to the stars, Liz Pugh, your questions. Liz spends her days styling the hottest celebrity faces for catwalk shows and glossy campaigns, but she always has time for her Rimmel girls! You can ask Liz any makeup question you like. Want to know how to interpret catwalk trends for real life? Learn top industry beauty secrets? Or how to freshen up your beauty routine? Then fill in the form below before 29/04/2008 and submit your question. Liz will answer as many questions as she can, so keep an eye on the hints and tips section of this site to see if yours is published."

Click here to go to the Rimmel site and ask you question.

Tools of the Trade

One of the most important part of applying makeup can be the brushes you use.

"Behind its forms and colors, there are thoughts of the creator."

"Coming from the fusion of professional functionality and artistic design, each shu uemura makeup brush is hand-laid in place for shape and optimal makeup results. Honored as "the best makeup brush line" by InStyle Magazine, shu uemura has a brush for every makeup purpose. shu uemura brushes are classified into three central categories based on hair quality and desired finish: Synthetic, Natural and Kolinsky."

Click here to read more about the great range of shu uemura brushes.

Oh My God What Is That? Total Beauty!

Total Beauty have a great article featured on their site at the moment which highlights some common skin conditions and how we can treat it. Some of the conditions include windburn, hives, swollen red eyes and athlete's foot.

"Our two-minute guide to what you shouldn't pick at, as well as pro regimens on improving true skin emergencies, with advice from derms Dr. Kenneth Beer, Dr. Jeanine B. Downie and Dr. Kathryn Frew."

Click here to read more.

Celebrate Your Daily Obsession

The Daily Obsession is celebrating its 2nd birthday and thought that would be a great excuse to give its readers a present!

"Two winners will win identical packages worth over$3,200 filled with products from brands like Lancome, Jennifer Behr, ShuUemura, Warren-Tricomi, Julianna Rae, Jurlique, Envirosax, MD Skincare -just to name a few. The giveaway starts on Apr. 7 and will end on Apr. 13."

Head over there and leave a comment now to enter!

Stewart + Brown's Bag + Bundle

"Bundle up some fun with these buttoning bags. Each style is printed with original artwork inspired by Karen’s trip to the seaside villages of Portugal. They’re constructed with durability in mind and made from a surplus cotton and hemp blend. Surplus fabrics are perfectly sustainable since they reuse scrap fabrics left over from larger production runs and since they’re lined with an organic cotton, these bags give you even more bang for your buck."

24 Hours To Beautiful Skin @ Beauty News LA

Beauty News LA has posted a great post about "Compare how your skin looks during the week filled with grueling deadlines to how it looks on vacation. Chances are your complexion reflects late nights and stressful days. We enlisted Erica Mather and Jena la Flamme of Jena Wellness, a nutrition and holistic health group, to create a daily health plan that sends your skin on vacation every day".

Makes sense. Click here to check out the post. Everyone should try the tips discussed in this post.

Look As Stunning As Hayden Panettiere

I love Hayden Panettiere so when I came across a post at Beauty Blabber I had to share it. The post is about her gorgeous bronzed look she had at a recent event and how you can achieve it.

Click here to read the post.