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Faceoff of the Vibrating Mascaras + Friday Giveaway

Raya Ramsey — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:16:34 +0000

This is a long overdue discussion here on ShopTalk: vibrating mascaras. There’s Lancôme’s Oscillation (right), Estée Lauder’s TurboLash (left), Prescriptives MotorEyes, Maybelline’s Pulse Perfection (center), and even a rotating contraption called Spin Lash. Are they gimmicks? Catchy tools employed by marketing departments at cosmetic headquarters everywhere? Follow the jump to get my humble opinion. (And find out what we’re giving away.)
In short, no. I don’t think these are gimmicks. You know when you wiggle the wand between your lashes before making that upward stroke? Well, that’s what this vibrating motion imitates. And I think it does a better job. I’m actually amazed to see that they create a look more dramatic then non-buzzing mascaras. But you have to have time to practice and get the hang of them. I don’t think these are good for a quick swipe-and-run-out-the-door type of morning. You’ll see other beauty bloggers say similar things. I tested Estée Lauder, Lancôme, and Maybelline. Below is my recap.

Lancôme’s Oscillation, $34: This has a press-and-hold button for vibration on the end the cap with a thin, stiffer brush at the tip of the wand.
Pros: This stuff works major lengthening magic. It made gave my lashes a thick black shiny coat. I felt like I was wearing new lashes.
Cons: This has serious potential to clump. If you’re not very careful, and you make a too-thick swipe, you’re stuck with the damage. Work slow, pay attention, and don’t add too many coats.

Estée Lauder’s TurboLash, $32: The vibrating starts automatically when you pull the wand from the tube. Twist back into tube to turn it off. The brush here is fairly full and soft.
Pros: The fluffy brush gives my lashes volume. After application, it looked like my lashes had doubled in number. The formula is comparable to that of DiorShow, which, if you haven’t tried is a cult classic and for good reason. It also gave my lashes a little curl, which lasted all day.
Cons: It doesn’t have magic in the lengthening process. In terms of length, it works like regular non-vibrating mascara.

Maybelline’s Pulse Perfection, $12: This, too, has a press-and-hold button at the end of the cap. The brush on the wand has a rubbery, flexible finish.
Pros: If you like Maybelline’s Define-A-Lash, this formula feels exactly the same but with newly added vibration effect. This mascara gave me a shiny finish and a hint of a curl that lasted all day without any flaking.
Cons: Because of the brush, this has the potential to do serious clumping, too. I definitely see longer length, but it doesn’t do much for me in the way of volume.

Now, in honor of the experiment, I’d like to continue the opinions. I have six vibrating mascaras to give away—three Oscillations and three TurboLashes—so fill out the form to enter to win. When mascaras have been received and tested, I’d like to get a quick blurb from all of the winners on their opinions of the mascara. Good luck!

*Update: To clarify, I’ll pick six winners and each one will receive either the Oscillation or TurboLash. Make sense?

Friday Giveaway: His and Her Burberry 2009 Special Editions Perfumes

Raya Ramsey — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:53:19 +0000

For her, eau de parfum, for him, eau de toilette, but they’re both housed in beautiful Burberry limited edition bottles with glossy fabrics in metallic with a hint of pink and charcoal. (So they’ll look good next to each other on the dresser.) The scents are a “glamorous and festive variation of the classic London line.” Both contain similar notes to the original scents. For women, you’ll find notes of pink pepper, two different roses, cyclamen, and lily of the valley, with a woody, musky feel. For men, you’ll notice lemon, green pineapple, blackcurrant buds, plum, lavender, and woody notes. His-and-her fashion statements are usually pretty lame—think matching tracksuits—unless it’s his and her houses (like Diane von Furstenberg, which is brilliant), but with scents, it’s sexy, right? These two hit shelves this month and cost $84 for her and $70 for him. Fill out the form and good luck.

*Update: Congrats Matt!

Wilhelmina Hot Body Model Search

Rhonda Reinhart — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:49:06 +0000

Noted modeling agency Wilhelmina Models is looking for you. Well, maybe. If you’re a man or woman 18 and up with a hot bod who lives a “healthy and fit lifestyle,” then they might be looking for you. Wilhelmina will be at the Plano Gold’s Gym on Saturday from 10 am-3 pm as part of its nationwide Hot Body Model Search. It’s an open casting call, so everyone is welcome. Go here for more info on the open call event.

Friday Giveaway: NaluWaver

Raya Ramsey — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:35:15 +0000

This is the greatest hair tool I’ve ever used in my life. Ever. I love it so much that I got in touch with the media relations person the day after I first used to see if I could get one to give away to one of you. The good news is she said yes. So I present this to you, ShopTalkers: The Nalu Waver, which as you can probably guess is for making waves. (The good kind—in your hair.) Nalu, is Hawaiian for wave, by the way, which is guess means the name is a bit redundant: wave waver. I digress. This iron looks like a double-barreled curling iron, but without a clamp. It heats up instantly and lets you choose the temperature, but it makes it easy for you by giving you hair texture options: thin, normal, thick, and coarse. To use, basically, you put a glove on the hand handling the hair (rather than the one holding the tool) and you wrap figure-eights with your hair around the barrels. Sounds complicated, but practice for five minutes, and it’s a piece of cake. I must also tell you this: I am hair-challenged. Big time. Like, I can barely use a flat iron correctly. Seriously. But I spent 20 minutes with this bad boy, and I had an amazing head full of serious waves that lasted through the morning, through the day, through the evening, through drinks at the bar, and remnants were left over the following morning. So, trust me, you want one. Fill out the form here to enter, and good luck! NaluWaver, $179.99 by R Session Tools. We’re giving away one. Picture by Sean Cunningham, borrowed from Harper’s Bazzar. NaluWaver pictured after the jump.

Update: Congratulations Amanda!

Friday Giveaway: Halloween Treats by Philosophy and MAC

Raya Ramsey — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:40:22 +0000

Get in the spirit. The ghostly kind. The best holiday of the year is here, and we’re honoring it with a festive giveaway of spooky-inspired beauty supplies. We’ll start you off at bath time with Philosophy’s Haunted House set. You’ll get three 3-in-1 multitasking shampoo/shower gel/bubble bath bottles in three scents: black licorice, caramel apple, and pumpkin spice muffin. (So, shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath in one, but you’ll get the product in three difference flavors. Make sense?) They’re rich and foamy, and the fun scents are a vacation from the usual. Don’t forget not to eat it. Then get prepared for your chilling night out with Cinderfella eye shadow (get it wet for a to-die-for smoky eye), Greasepaint stick in black (with a hint of gorgeous purple glitter), Glimmerglass in Blackfire (a sheer black gloss with violet glitter—as beautiful on as in the tube), a creamy black Glimmerglass gloss in Blackware, and Midnight Media (an almost matte Mattene Lipstick in jet black), all part of MAC’s limited edition Style Black collection. So, three bath products and five MAC products. All treats here, no tricks. Fill out the form to enter. Good luck. To purchase your own, go here for Philosophy and here for MAC.

*Update: Congratulations Kileen!

Friday Giveaway: Renée Rouleau Mint Buffing Beads

Raya Ramsey — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:00:14 +0000

In honor of the grand opening of the Dallas Center for Performing Arts, Renée has given us a bunch of her Mint Buffing Beads to give away to you. You know how we feel about Renée Rouleau’s products by now, but I can tell you that this exfoliator, specifically, is great. The formula has a fine, grainy feel, but the beads are spherical to prevent tiny nicks in the skin’s surface. It also includes Vitamin K for capillary repair, and peppermint oil to reinvigorate the skin. I love using it twice a week after removing makeup and washing my face and following with my regular serum/moisturizer routine. Through Oct. 18, Renee is offering a special facial to commemorate the Grand Opening, too. (For details, see after the jump.) You know the drill: the fill out the form, good luck, all that jazz. There will be 14 winners.

*Update: Congratulations to our 14 winners!

Her La Visage Extraordinaire includes a Bio Visage Lifting Facial, Eye Zone Treatment, Smoothing Hand Treatment, champagne, pastries, and a jar of Renee Rouleau Mint Buffing Beads for $285. For an appointment in Dallas, call 214-735-4364. For Plano, 972-378-6655.

Every Girl’s Dream…Win a Shoe Shopping Spree from Saks

Kristin Hull — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:28:13 +0000

In honor of breast cancer awareness month Baylor University Medical Center has partnered with Saks Fifth Avenue to bring you their Pink Passion contest. Decorate a pink shoe, deliver it to one of their drop-off locations and you could be the lucky winner of a $750 shoe shopping spree at Saks. All entries must be submitted by October 11 at 6pm though so kick it into high gear if you want to get in on the action. Online voting will begin on October 12 at BaylorHealth.com/PinkPassion and the winners (there’s an adult and a children’s category) will be announced at the Pink Passion fashion show on Saturday, October 17. For rules and detailed instructions go here.

Halloween Home Decorating Contest at Apples to Zinnias

Raya Ramsey — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:40:29 +0000

From Preston Plaza’s (adorable) PR girl:

Apples to Zinnias, located in The Plaza at Preston Center, is challenging Halloween-lovers to deck their haunted houses in ghoulish decor for All Hallows Eve and submit photos of their creations for a grand prize. The head witch at Apples to Zinnias will judge the photos for the most festive décor and the winner will receive a Halloween gift to add to their decoration collection. Please submit your photos by email to appplestozinnias@sbcglobal.net or come by the store located in The Plaza at 4024 Villanova, Dallas, TX 75225. All submissions must be made by October 15.

So get going! Send in your photos! photo grabbed from apartmenttherapy.com

Friday Giveaway: Abi Ferrin Cambodia Clutch

Stephanie Quadri — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:00:22 +0000

Dallas Designer, Abi Ferrin gave V.I.P. guests who attended her spring 2010 show at the Metropolitan Pavillion in New York a goodie bag. In that goodie bag was a Cambodia Clutch, which retails for $80. I brought one home (courtesy of my friend & former Dallasite, David Ninh – so you can thank him!) to give away on ShopTalk! Feel good while looking good when you carry this silver and grey pleated silk clutch that was handmade by women rescued from the sex trade in Cambodia with the help of an organization called Sak Saum. To view Abi’s collection, which was inspired by a trip to a Costa Rica Rainforest, go here. To fill out the form to win this exclusive clutch, go here. Good luck!

Friday Giveaway: Alterna Ten Shampoo and Conditioner

Raya Ramsey — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:05:24 +0000

This stuff is liquid hair gold in a bottle. The Manolo Blahniks of the hair world, if you will. Used by beautiful-haired celebs like Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Victoria Beckham, and Isla Fisher, this anti-aging shampoo/conditioner set’s a good fit for all hair types, including coarse, colored, fine, or oily. According to Alterna, the magic is in the ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid, Caviar Age-Control Complex (It doesn’t get any more glamorous than caviar, does it?), White Truffle Oil, Champagne Grape Seel Oil (And champagne!), and other rare, exotic-sounding ingredients. In these tough times does anyone feel like throwing down $60 for one bottle of shampoo? Me neither. But you don’t have to. You might win it here if you fill out the form. If you don’t win and you want your own, go to www.alternahaircare.com to find a salon near you. Good luck!

*Congratulations Becca!

’80s Fashion Flashback: Lady in Black

Rhonda Reinhart — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:06:28 +0000

My favorite thing about this picture of a high-styling Nancy Nichols in 1980s New York City is not the Norma Kamali sweatsuit (”I thought I was so hot,” she says). It’s not the shoulder pads or the elastic belt with enameled roses. It’s not even the oversize eyeglasses. No, my favorite part is the long, pink, stab-your-eye-out fingernails. They’re hard to see, but they are so there. What sounds even better is the outfit Nancy wore later that evening while clubbing it up at Studio 54: a white Units pantsuit that was one size fits all. I can only imagine.

’80s Fashion Flashback: When Bad Perms Happen To Good People, Part II

Rhonda Reinhart — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:44:49 +0000

Here’s another D Empire employee, sweet Laura Byrom. She was just a wee thing in 1988 but not young enough to have escaped the ’80s perm epidemic. At first I thought her hair was crimped (I was all about the crimper back in the day), but then I turned the picture over and saw that her mom had written “new permanent” on the back. Mystery solved. The perm strikes again.

’80s Fashion Flashback: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Rhonda Reinhart — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:16:52 +0000

Friend of ShopTalk Robyn sent us this 1980s photo of her and her girlfriends participating in what appears to be a big-hair-with-headbands contest. Oh, what am I saying? It’s the ’80s we’re talking about here. This was probably just a random Thursday night. Keep the pictures coming, guys. This is the most fun I’ve had since 1985.

’80s Fashion Flashback: When Bad Perms Happen To Good People

Rhonda Reinhart — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:08:36 +0000

This lovely ’80s lady is my mom, and I’m not sure I even have the vocabulary to describe what’s going on with her hair in this picture. It’s like some sort of triangular Afro. My poor little cousin. Is it any wonder he looks shell-shocked? Love you, Mom! Your hair is very pretty now!

’80s Fashion Flashback: Tease Me, Please Me

Rhonda Reinhart — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:04:25 +0000

Reader Karen really reached for the stars with this 1980s ’do—and more than likely did some damage to the ozone layer in the process. She credits Stiff Stuff hairspray for her architectural hair achievement, which was memorialized in a passport photo. “I’m so ashamed,” she says. Oh, Karen, don’t even worry about it. There’s no way they can pin that ozone thing on you.

Friday Giveaway: Matcha Tea Body Lotion from Origins

Raya Ramsey — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:00:02 +0000

This delicious-smelling moisturizer is part of Dr. Weil’s The Way of the Bath line for Origins. As, I’m sure, you already know, everything from Origins smells and feels amazing. (Talking to you, Ginger Souffle and A Perfect World serum!) This body lotion is no exception. Matcha, as Dr. Andrew Weil describes, is a green tea drink that promotes an “energetic awareness and sense of well-being.” The tea is used in Japanese Tea Ceremonies known as the Way of the Tea, which focuses on four principals: harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. If this stuff doesn’t help you meditate, though, that’s okay, because it’s full of antioxidants, rice butter, murumuru butter (whatever that is), ginseng, and jojoba seed, almond, and essential oils, so it’ll for sure help you hydrate. Plus, it comes in a lovely green bottle and smells so fresh and clean. We’re giving away three. Fill out the form here and good luck.

*Update: Congratulations Heather, Becky, and Anthea!

’80s Fashion Flashback: Hello, Baby Blue

Rhonda Reinhart — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:44:47 +0000

You might know Evan Grant as that baseball guru over on InsideCorner. But did you know he was such a fashion plate? Here he is donning a smorgasbord of pastel circa 1987. You can’t really tell from the photo, but Evan says that center stripe on his shirt was a lovely shade of sunflower yellow. Don’t forget to send in your own 1980s photos so I can post them for all the world to see! Also, in case you’re not keeping up with the comments, please note that fellow ’80s fashion victim Jay Jerrier of Cane Rosso pizza is offering up a free Cane Rosso hat or t-shirt to the person who sends in the most embarrassing pic by the end of Friday.

’80s Fashion Flashback: Big Bangs Theory

Rhonda Reinhart — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:21:07 +0000

Oh, how I love this 1987 picture of D Empire co-worker Jennifer Hayes (right) and her friend Sherry. Jen decided to let her hair down while Sherry went for the banana-clip look, but both, surely, used copious amounts of White Rain on those righteous bangs. L.A. Guns forever!

’80s Fashion Flashback: Class Act

Rhonda Reinhart — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:49:46 +0000

Here’s my friend Michelle (front row, second from left) in a school picture from back in the day. She’s sporting the curious combo of white Keds, white socks, AND white tights. Also note her classmate on the far right with his rolled-up khakis and red boat shoes. Man, we liked to roll things up in the ’80s! If you look closely, you can see a Coke shirt in the mix: second row, second from right.

’80s Fashion Flashback: A Star Is Born

Rhonda Reinhart — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:58:44 +0000

In 1987, Dallas-raised musician David Slater was the male vocalist champ on Star Search. That’s him in the middle next to dear old Ed McMahon. But let’s be honest. That blue and black blazer with the rolled-up sleeves is the real star here. And his competitor’s get-up is none too shabby either.

’80s Fashion Flashback: A Stonewash Christmas

Rhonda Reinhart — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:34:07 +0000

Reader Cody sends us this shot of him and his mom taken at Christmas 1989. I spy some stonewash jeans and a perm. Yep, it’s the ’80s! Now, someone out there has to have a Coca-Cola shirt pic or maybe a pose in some rolled-up pegged jeans. Bring it, ShopTalkers!

UPDATE: That’s Cody’s mom’s natural hair, not a perm. Lucky lady!

’80s Fashion Flashback: RATT Attack

Rhonda Reinhart — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:58:01 +0000

Here we have Jay Jerrier of Cane Rosso pizza rocking a RATT t-shirt way back in 1986. I’m gonna go out on a limb and say 1986 Jay could have (would have?) beaten up 1986 Eric. Just a guess. Keep the pictures coming!

Fashion Flashback: Send Me Your Awesome ’80s Pics

Rhonda Reinhart — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:02:26 +0000

On Friday, the L.A. Times fashion blog took us way, way back with its post about the comeback of ’80s fashion. Yes, that makes me cringe, too. They also put out a call for readers to submit photos of their ’80s fashion awesomeness (or should I say fashion atrocities?). That made me think: why not do a ShopTalk version? So, ShopTalkers, send me your fave ’80s pics, and I’ll post ‘em on the blog. If we get a good response, there might even be a prize in store for the best photo. For inspiration, I leave you with this image of D Magazine managing editor Eric Celeste. Now, get to scanning!

Friday Giveaway: Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Luxe Edition Perfume

Raya Ramsey — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:33:53 +0000

In honor of the fact that Stephanie, Kristin, and I just had the opportunity to meet Donna Karan and check out her beautiful fall collection, we’re giving away the Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Luxe Edition perfume. The scent, introduced in 1994, includes notes of Lily of of the Valley, suede, amber, vanilla, sandalwood, jasmine, and patchouli. It’s a warm, luxurious scent if you ask me. and the Luxe Edition, a “modern interpretation” of the original, is even more luxurious with it’s beautiful frosted bottle. You know the drill: fill out the form and good luck! If you won’t win, you can snag a bottle at the Donna Karan site.

*SO sorry! Forgot to post the link to the form. (If it ever happens again, go back to the last Friday Giveaway, and the link to the form will still be there.) I’ll enter those in the comments section with an email address attached and give everyone until the end of today to fill out the form.

*Congratulations Lorie!

Friday Giveaway: Kate Somerville Glow Kit

Raya Ramsey — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:20:25 +0000

It’s nearing the end of summer, but a fresh face glow is never out of season. Congrats ahead of time to the winner of this giveaway, because this one’s a good one: Kate Somerville’s Glow Kit. Kate Somerville, esthetician to the likes of Paris Hilton, Kate Walsh, Felicity Huffman, and Jessica Alba, knows what she’s talking about, and she didn’t mind a bit sharing all the top secrets with me to pass along to you. Follow me after the jump to learn how to enter this giveaway and read up on the products. (You’ll want to, to understand the true power behind the Glow Kit.)

*Update: We’re giving away two sets! You’ve got until noon today, Monday, Aug. 31.

Congratulations Fern and Kathy!

Let me start off by saying that I love Kate’s attitude toward skin. Even with her 19-year background in a clinical setting, she truly believes that skincare is about skin health, both inside and out. Following is a summary of Kate’s top skincare tips and info on her Glow Kit (valued at $265 and available at Neiman Marcus at NorthPark).

PHILOSOPHY BEHIND THE LINE
“The philosophy behind my line is actually the skin health pyramid. These are five principles: protection, hydration, feed, stimulate, and detoxify.

PROTECTION: meaning you have a good sunscreen, but also antioxidants, which can be great protection.

Number two is HYDRATION. So many consumers are confused between moisturizing and hydrating. Moisturizing is more about oils, and as we age, we lose the ability to hold water in our skin cells, so what happens is as we age, we tend to look drier. Our lines start to form, and it’s because we’re not holding water in our skin cells. This is really from not having enough Hyaluronic Acid in our system. You can topically do that and internally do that. Also drink lots of water.

The next step is FEED. What I’ve learned is that the skin needs a ton of nutrients. When we eat food, it’s the last place it goes, even though it’s our largest organ, so you need to apply topically, but you also need to internally supplement. Omegas are really important. It cracks me up when physicians say it doesn’t matter what you eat how your skin reacts. That’s absurd. It’s our body’s biggest organ. If you’re putting crappy fuel in your body, guess what it’s going to show?

The next is STIMULATE. Stimulating collagen and elastin growth is key. Right when we hit about 25, we start losing collagen in our skin. It’s important to use peptides, retinols, and those types of things to really start getting that stimulation happening.

Last but not least is DETOXIFY. Detoxification is so important because you want to get rid of that top layer of skin, which really can show damage, fine lines, and wrinkles. It makes you older and makes your skin look dull. If you really do those five principles on a weekly basis, you’re going to see a huge improvement in the skin.”

THE GLOW KIT
According to Kate, the Glow Kit contains the products she thinks people most often need to achieve healthy skin, but often don’t have. ExfoliKate removes the top layer of skin. (It’s a good thing.) “You’ll see results as soon as it’s off,” Kate says. (I can tell you this is true.) Quench is a hydrating serum, which locks in hydration and leaves silky-feeling skin behind. Then there’s Deep Tissue Repair. It uses peptides to promote collagen and elastic growth at the cellular level. What I can tell you is that this moisturizer penetrates deep into the skin, but doesn’t leave a greasy residue behind.

ON A BUDGET?
For the woman on budget Kate says there are a handful of necessary products every woman (and man) should have. “A good exfoliator,” she says. The beads in the scrub should be round to avoid breaking the skin. “Exfoliating shouldn’t be dangerous.” “A good cleanser and a moisturizer that promotes collagen growth.” Kate’s favorite is obviously her own Deep Tissue Repair.

To enter for a chance to win the Glow Kit, go here and fill out the form. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

Michael Kors New Fragrance, “Very Hollywood” is Coming

Kristin Hull — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:01:02 +0000

Admit it. You think Hollywood is cool. Aside from the constant drama that goes along with it, don’t we all just crave a little bit of the glitz and glamour? Well, now you can smell like the glitz and glamour with Michael Kors’ new fragrance, Very Hollywood. You can get a sneak peek (sneak sniff?) of it by heading over to his NorthPark store and requesting a free preview sample. And while you’re there don’t forget to register to win “the ultimate Hollywood red carpet experience.” Just like the stars, you’ll be flown to Los Angeles, indulge in a Rodeo Drive shopping spree and attend a star-studded awards show viewing party. Now how’s that for glitz and glamour? Not bad, I say. Not bad.

Friday Giveaway: Misa “I’m Only Human” Fall Nail Polish Collection

Raya Ramsey — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:27:05 +0000

Polish lovers, get excited! We’re giving away Misa’s fall I’m Only Human collection. It’s a beauty. (For swatches, click here.) Fill out this form to enter and good luck!

*Update: Congratulations Darrah!

Friday Giveaway: Nature’s Pharmacy Herbal Bath Collection

Raya Ramsey — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:12:36 +0000

This priest-created bath and body line, which formed in 1891, is a little gem of a line. Kneipp uses founder Sebastian Kneipp’s (the priest and naturopath) holistic approach to healing using the natural ingredients the earth provides. As he used to say, “Nature has provided us generously with everything we need to remain in good health.” And how can you not like that? In his absence, the healing continues with Kneipp’s bath and body products like body washes, bath tabs, moisturizers, and massage oils. We’re giving away the Nature’s Pharmacy Herbal Bath Collection, which includes five essential oils for natural healing. Eucalyptus to soothe the cold and flu, Lavender to promote relaxation and clarity, Rosemary to reenergize and invigorate, Juniper to sooth fatigued muscles, and Valerian & Hops for stress relief and a deep night’s sleep. Click here or enter https://dmagazine.wufoo.com/forms/shoptalk-giveaway-form/ in your browser to fill out the form and enter to win. Good luck!

*Update: Congratulations Lauren!

Friday Giveaway: Fresh Beauty Supply

Raya Ramsey — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:47:54 +0000

We’re fans of Fresh around here. If you’re not yet, pick up a Fresh product and I guarantee you will be. Prepare yourself for this Fresh arsenal we’re giving away. Crème Ancienne ($250 hand-made-in-a-monastery moisturizer), Rose Face Mask, Soy Face Cleanser, Sugar perfume, and Twilight Freshface Glow. It’s a great fivesome of Fresh goodness–a $454 value if you’re curious. Click here (or plug https://dmagazine.wufoo.com/forms/shoptalk-giveaway-form/ into your browser) to fill out the form and enter the giveaway. Good luck!

*Update: Congratulations Alisha!

Friday Giveaway: Summer Goodies: Shaving Cream, Sunless Tanner, and Bronzer Trio

Raya Ramsey — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:06:01 +0000

All you need to get in the summer beauty swing is right here: Kiehl’s Close Shaverettes Simply Mahvelous Legs Shaving Cream, Bliss A Tan For All Seasons tanning mist, and Too Faced The Bronzed And The Beautiful bronzer palette. Smooth legs, healthy glow, and a sun-kissed face? Sounds like the perfect trio to me. We’ve got a new way to enter our D Beauty Booty giveaways, so this time click here (or plug in https://dmagazine.wufoo.com/forms/shoptalk-giveaway-form/) fill in the form and submit. Good luck!

Ps. If you have any questions about the form, please don’t hesitate to email me by clicking on my name in blue.

*Update: Congratulations Elizabeth!