LOOK! I just got this email from Beauty.com announcing that with ANY Beauty.com purchase, they are giving away a couple of free samples of Bliss. WOOT! Here is the perfect opportunity to get your goods AND get some samples of Bliss stuff. Trust me, you will love it. I’m not one to compliment just any product, and will totally admit that Bliss stuff is way overpriced…but it IS lovely!

Here’s a list of all the Beauty.com promotions going on – trust me, they are the BOMB!

Spend $25 on Prescriptives and get a free mini Lash Envy Mascara ($5 value) at Beauty.com. While supplies last.

Purchase a Too Faced bronzer and get a free deluxe sample of Mirror Mirror Lip Gloss in Don’t Hate Me ($9 value) at Beauty.com. While supplies last.

Buy a Frederic Fekkai Shampoo and Conditioner and receive a free deluxe sample of Protein Rx PM Repair Strengthener ($16 value) at Beauty.com. While supplies last.

With every $35 Aquolina purchase, receive a free travel sized Pink Sugar Shower Gel at Beauty.com. While supplies last.

It’s June, summer solstice is around the corner, and that means to re-up on warm weather beauty essentials. I just got this coupon for free shipping on any product at Beauty.com and will be posting my “Must Have” summer essential list for Summer 2009 this week. Happy Free Shipping!!

The season of the magical weddings are upon us, people! Get your wardrobe ready for spring-summer weddings, and remember that the best accessory is healthy and glowing skin!

Ok with that being said, I’ve been in a gazillion weddings, and one of the absolute best ‘thank you’ gifts that I have been honored to receive (besides my sister-in-law Stacy’s very personal and gorgeous gift, thank you by the way again) was a posh spa & beauty pack.

Now, I’m not talking about one of those cheapie celophane wrapped no-brand lots-o-fluff chemical ridden spa gift baskets…I’m talking about a hat box filled with L’Occitane organic and luxurious ingredient rich emolients. Score!!! I almost don’t mind the drama that came along with the wedding!

I have completely fallen in Love with L’Occitane, however, it has become one of those luxury items that I will probably never buy for myself, but it’s my first go-to gift for sure!

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“Around this time last summer, traces of my highlights were still visible, even though my hair was reasonably damaged. However, thanks to my on-again, off-again hair regimen, my strands are noticeably healthier, minus the color. So when I heard about Clairol Professional Advanced Gray Solution with its patented SynAIRgy™ technology, I almost managed to restrain myself from contemplating a new color for Summer…almost being the keyword! It’s specifically for women of color!”
Taken from BlaqVixenBeauty.com – click here to enter/read/subscribe

Save your gas money, road rage energy and valet parking fee…there’s no need to hit Fred Segal’s this Mother’s Day because Beauty.com has all the designer home fragrances in one cart. What?? You heard me right…you can get Voluspa (one of my favorite home fragrance lines) at Beauty.com with free shipping and you can pay with paypal if you like! Plus you will get super competitive pricing and won’t have to pay for Melrose or Santa Monica rent overhead! You might not get the swanky looking bag, but who cares?? These candles are priced between $8 and $22, and you KNOW you can’t get that on Melrose Avenue!

Ahhh, a Mother’s Day Gift with a message. What better way to send a mushy message, without sending a mushy message? Philosophy’s Unconditional Love will actually do just that for those of us who have challenges in communicating our feelings verbally, and with a gift like this, you can probably save money on getting a cheesy card where you have to write something considerate and might make you nervous, I know I get nervous when I have to write something mushy. Shown here: Philosophy’s Unconditional Love Fragrance Spray, Philosophy’s Perfumed shower gel, shampoo and bubble bath all in one, and Philosophy’s Unconditional Love Firming Body Emulsion.

And as always, I get all my beauty stuff from Beauty.com because they have free shipping, free samples, the best price and you can pay with paypal. Yea!

Early springtime, and that means its Beauty Boot Camp phase 1 season for me! Here is my list of accomplishments thusfar. Remember, phase 1 is moreso preparation than result driven!

- Started using sensodyn to prepare my sensitive teeth for whitening. The full whitening will take place in phase 3. Before the whitening, and after the month of sensodyne is a trip to the dentist to get a full on cleaning.

- Got my hair colored and lightened. It won’t really be the color I want until june-ish, but by then the weather will be warm enough to offset the lighter color with some sun.

- Got some Patricia Wexler at home microdermabrasion, again DIY style.

- Got some Surgicream hair removal for my ‘stache, again DIY style.

- Started using my Jergin’s gradual tanning daily moisturizer. I don’t want to suddenly be ‘orange’ with a full on spray tan, so first phase consists of a gradual color application, like the Jergins, which allows minimal streaking and just a touch of color to kind of transition into full spray tan mode. Plus it’s cheap, and I can DIY it.

- Increased my cardio per week. Time to work on burning off the cold weather comfort food weight gain. And I’ve gained around 15 lbs since last summer. Can you believe it? Believe it.

- Make last minute appointments to get my spider veins zapped with Sclerotherapy. Since these are small veins, they will heal in about 4 weeks, so good maintenance and will not be bruised by warm weather months.

- Started swapping out my winter cozy scents around the house with fresh and revitalizing springtime scents, more in the fruity zones rather than the spice realms.

and there you go, phase 1 almost is coming to wraps, and preparing for phase 2.

So, based on my OWN review of Philosophy’s Hope in a Jar, I decided to invest the dough to get another bottle for my spring beauty bootcamp project that I started this week…but only after 7 days of using the stuff, I have really flaky and irritated skin. What a true and total BUMMER. This only goes to show you that not only does skin have a more moody essence than our minds do, but that it also changes on you, when you least expect it to. I’m still using it on my neck and decollatage, but notsomuch on my actual face anymore. Total bummer, again. Now I have to fork over the dough for some Patricia Wexler. Ugh.

Get a free Kooba bag with full sized product, and de-luxe samples (a $200 value!) with your Beauty.com purchase of $150! Hurry, quantities are limited. Offer good while supplies last or until April 30, 2009.

Get a Free Stila Gift of Glamour ($100 value!) with your Beauty.com purchase of $150 or more! Offer good while supplies last or until April 30, 2009.

Buy a Stila Smoky Eye Palette and receive a free Liquid Eye Liner in Black ($16 value)! While supplies last.

Get a Free Nuxe Dry Oil Golden Shimmer ($39 value!) with your Beauty.com purchase of $100 or more. Offer good while supplies last or until April 30, 2009.

Get a Free Nuxe Dry Oil Golden Shimmer ($39 value!) with your Beauty.com purchase of $100 or more. Offer good while supplies last or until April 30, 2009.

Buy $40 of Fusion Beauty and get a free mini LipPlump in Bloom ($16 value)! While supplies last.

Buy any It Cosmetics product and receive a free Signature Smile Brightening Lip Gloss ($28 value)! While supplies last.
Buy $50 of Smashbox and receive a mini Fusion Soft Lights Shimmering Powder ($8 value)! While supplies last.

Buy $65 of Rene Furterer and receive a free Anti Frizz Silkening Kit ($35 value)! While supplies last.
With every $35 Jaqua purchase, receive a full size Raspberry Buttercream Frosting Lip Gloss, a $14 value, as our gift to you! While supplies last.

With every $60 Missoni purchase, receive a full size Missoni Acqua Rollerball, a $60 value, as our gift to you! While supplies last.

Borghese Relaxing Mother’s Day Treat Set – $207 value for only $52.50! While supplies last.
$10 off $60 at Beauty.com!

Remember when I had that Burning Nail issue from buffing my natural nails too short? I ended up at Beauty Gallery in Chatsworth looking for something, anything to help heal the mess that I made, because by day two, I was in super intoleratble pain. I picked up the Qtica growth stimulator and the Qtica cuticle cream and shelled out the $35 bucks for both (YES, the price of a full set of acrylic nails…I’m JUST saying) and hoped for the best.

It’s been about 3 weeks maybe, and I can honestly say that FINALLY my nails seem to be almost 100% better, and even strong, and dare I say, healthy? Really? I bet you have noticed I’ve stopped complaining about fake nails being better than real nails…because maybe they aren’t so bad afterall. Healthy nails, that is.Thanks Qtica - I will try not to complain when I see your prices next time.

Alternative uses for the Cuticle Cream BTW:

>Used to soothe irritation under the nose during a cold or flu
>Immediate relief from light curling iron burns (reported by hair stylists)
>Relief of minor exema
>Applied around cheekbones and laugh lines by skiers in extreme winter conditions to defend skin against harsh elements

“45% of Qtica Intense Cuticle Repair Buyers are Women who are buying for boyfriends or husbands who work with their hands in the fields of construction, manufacturing, automotive and professional athletes. As one customer put it “….if those rough cuticles and jagged hang nails scratch my face, or snag my blouse one more time I’ll…” – from ArtOfBeauty.com

I switched up the formula combo that I’m using with Ojon, and having so much better luck!! Here is what I’m doing now that is working like a gem on my locks:

Ojon Hydrating Thickening Shampoo

Ojon Revitalizing Mist

Ojon Conditioning Volumizing Foam

Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment

So I finally I see what the magic is from the Ojon line, and I do really see and feel the difference. Also, I buy my Ojon products from Beauty.com because the shipping is free, they have discounts on multiple purchases so you can get discounts on your whole purchase, including products like Ojon, which do not go on sale at Sephora, nor can you get discounts on that site either. Plus you get some nice sized and generous product samples with your purchases on beauty.com too – all around a way better deal.

Um, thanks Aunt Dortha for that Shalimar body splash, perfumed dusting kit and matching perfumed body glitter…I will think of you every time I dust and glitter….NOT!

Thanks to Carol’s Daughter, you can now swap your holiday beauty gifts that just don’t suit you for a Carol’s Daughter Holiday Swap Gift at any of the Carol’s Daughter stand alone retail store (read: NOT Sephora). For more details on what is and isn’t eligible and all the rules jargon, visit the official Carol’s Daughter website.

Nothing says Seductive like Agent Provocateur, and while IMO the lingerie and daywear is simply WAY too expensive, the goodies that still aide in bringing a touch of lux and sexy are just as good, and you don’t have to worry if they have your size or not! Here are my personal favorite picks from Agent Provocateur Holiday 2009, brought to you by Beauty.com where you can get name brand stuff for competative pricing. And you can use paypal, and get free shipping most of the time!

Sylvia’s Picks:

Creme Fragrance: Agent Provocateur, London’s infamous lingerie empire synonymous with seduction, pleasure and provocation of the senses, introduces Agent Provocateur Eau de Parfum.
Agent Provocateur Creme d’ Amour at Beauty.com

Agent Provocateur Bubble Luscious is bubble bath and shower foam containing all the ingredients of pure sexy indulgence for which Agent Provocateur has become famous.  Bubble Luscious is rich in natural extracts including nourishing honey to soothe and moisturize, protective milk protein and silk protein and sweet almond oil to give skin shine and a velvety soft finish. I use this as a shower gel, by putting a dab on a hand towel and lathering up for a light layer of moisture and scent.

Agent Provocateur Bubble Luscious Foam Bath

And last, but definitely not least:

Agent Provocateur, London’s infamous lingerie empire synonymous with seduction, pleasure and provocation of the senses, introduces Agent Provocateur Eau de Parfum.

The new object of desire is the Agent Provocateur Signature fragrance now available in a sensual purse spray containing 25ml of this seductive fragrance. Comes enclosed in a black velvet travel pouch.

An exotic floral chypre, the Eau de Parfum by Agent Provocateur is a weapon of seduction where scents and passion are source of obsession, provocation and hypnotism…

Seductive top notes:

• Explosion of Saffron from India and Coriander from Russia
• A thoroughly feminine heart:
• A bunch of flowers: Jasmine, Magnolia, Ylang and Rose
• Captivating base notes:
• A combination of hot oils, captivating and majestic:
• Amber, Cedarwood, Vetivert, Musk

I’m trying to edit my little beauty clips & put them online on youtube – I’ve finally managed to stop lurking and open up a spa-view channel. yay! Here’s me & B taking a trip to see our beloved Dr. Marks for a teeny tiny bit of botox.

ok it’s the change of the season from spring to summer, so I’m going to be clearing out stuff I never used from the holidays, etc. and am gonna get my super-swap on. Be sure to check me out on MakeUpAlley.com to see if any of my stuff interests you for your stuff…and we can do stuff. LOL!