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Christine, from Beauty in Real Life, let’s you in on the brilliance that is Max Factor’s Colorgenius Pressed Powder…it’s amazing.

The Muse gives you the lowdown on Stila Kitten Silk Eyeshadow Wash and Stila Kitten Silk Shimmer Gloss!

Raging Rouge discovers an easy way to shiny hair, and it’s chemical-free!

makeup loves me gives you the secrets behind sjp’s look in this weekend’s most anticipated release, sex & the city: the movie.

Beauty Blogging Junkie gives you the scoop on Denise Richard’s fave makeup items she’s been rocking on her new show, It’s Complicated.

StyleBell shows how you can get fantastic super sexy summer hair . Get ready for the summer!

Makeup Moxie agonizes over her MAC Tendertone Lip Balm.

It’s beauty on a budget at Girl Gloss, with skin swatches and a review of two great Sonia Kashuk sheer lipcolor and gloss duos!

Would you like those fine lines to disappear?The Makeup Divas tells you how you can wipe away the years with this new skincare line.

Sci-Fi goddess! Check out our newest member Roselyn from Makeup Makes Me Happy as she does a gorgeous tutorial featuring the latest Neo Sci-Fi collection from M.A.C. that she has been raving about!

Toya at “The Life of A Ladybug” continues in her search for the best “Bronzers for Brown Girls!” In this edition, the Sephora Bronzing Essentials Kit!

Kitiya from Mischo Beauty shares a lesson on serums in her “Mischo Beauty School: Serums 101” post!

It’s time to update your summer makeup and Beauty411 shares the details on the new Bobbi Brown Bronzed Pink Collection. You won’t be able to resist!

Getting married and looking for your wedding day fragrance? Glossypink found one you’ll adore!

How does Fergie keep her tresses in top form while on tour? Here’s a hint…it involves PAM Cooking Spray. Visit Spoiled Pretty for the answer!

Face Candy looks at the new beauty products from Korres.

Pursebuzz.com shows you how to create a super simple French Twist in 6 minutes. All you need are bobby pins and a mirror Perfect for everyday, weddings and those special events.

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog shows you how to create a purple smokey eye using pigments from MAC Cosmetics.

Beauty Banter reveals the very best BRONZERS for summer face!

You could be one of All Lacquered Up’s THIRTY winners in the Estee Lauder Pearls of Light Giveaway.

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic shows you what to do for your sunburn.

How amazing do those crystal clear waters look? It’s that time of year for summer vacations and unfortunately I don’t have any big trips planned in the near future. But if I did have something planned, I’d definitely consider Mexico as a destination I’d love to visit. And I’m not talking about beyond-the-CA-border Baja or Ensenada. I’m talkin’ about the “real”Mexico - Cozumel or going to the Mayan Ruins.

So what if you could win a trip for two to Mexico? You’d jump at the opportunity, no? Of course you would so what are you waiting for? To play the Meet Me in Mexico contest, head on over to Glam.com and guess the destination in the photo above for your chance to win!

Then come back to The Daily Cookie each week where I’ll post a new photo for additional chances to win. The contest lasts for four weeks and every correct answer each week will enter you in a pool where a winner will be chosen at random at the end of the promotion.

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Hey MAC lovers, if you liked MAC’s Strobe collection from earlier this year featuring the awesome tinted lip balms with SPF in them, you’re gonna like MAC Tendertones, out on counters now.

MAC is bringing these little potted lip balms with SPF 12 back for the summer in six new colors and four re-promoted shades. Since these are creamier than the tinted balms that come in a tube, you might like Tendertones if you prefer something that’s a little more emollient and longer lasting - these hot babies are made with shea butter in them!

While I like the color varieties of these lippies - there really is a shade in this bunch for everyone to wear on a daily basis, they’re pretty sheer upon application. The other thing is, if you know me, you know that I don’t like to stick my finger in it to use it. However, from the looks of the consistency, it’s pretty creamy and would probably be easier applied with a lip brush of sorts, especially if you’re a sanitation freak like I am when it comes to lip products.

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Happy Friday everyone!

Are you all dolled up and ready to head out for some Sex? .. and the City, I mean!

I’m super excited to check out the movie this weekend but as I mentioned yesterday, I can’t go until tomorrow. So to alleviate my anxiety, I tried to spruce up my makeup today with subtle touches of color. Looking at the photos, it’s not as bright as it is when I’m out and about, but you get the idea - yes?

It’s inspired from Prescriptives’ Urban Heat summer collection photo since I want to punch up my summer makeup with a bit of color. I really love the teal eye liner. I was expecting it to be more of a blue, but the teal actually suits my tastes better as I think I can use it in more fun looks aside from the traditional navy.   (more…)

Girls, we’re less than 24 hours to the premiere of the Sex and the City movie premiering in theaters tomorrow! I’m super excited - can’t wait to see how they write the girls’ characters to see what they’ve been up to. Unfortunately, I’m not going to get to see the movie until Saturday.. my girl J is moving to NYC next week and we’re celebrating her last hours in on the West Coast with some drinks!

So how do you think Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha are going to end up? A friend of mine thinks that Aiden will come back, tell Carrie that he loves her so that she’ll break up with Big. The wedding will be called off and then Aiden will die - is that crazy or what? I can’t imagine that he was serious about all that, although that scenario would leave it extremely open ended for a sequel, yes?

I honestly don’t think that will happen, but I can barely speculate what the turn of events will be. Check out the official Sex and the City trailer and let me know what you think will happen!

Are you and your girlfriends planning a special outing to see the movie? Glammin’ it up with hot hair and makeup and a fabulous outfit?! I’m not sure I’ll be doing all that.. but we’ll just see now won’t we?

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{Photos/Trailer: New Line Cinema}

If you’re like me, returning to the office after a glorious three-day weekend was a hard thing to do.  I decided I needed something to help me ease my way back into the grind without going completely crazy.

As I was getting ready to unwind for the evening after a long Memorial Day out in the city, I decided to try a couple of items from Johnson’s new Melt Away Stress line I received a few weeks ago. Because I rarely do baths (no tub in my shower), I took a hot shower using Moisturizing Body Wash. Immediately after, I slathered on some Dreamy Night Cream and sat back to watch some Flavor of Love 3.

Can I just tell you how great this stuff is? I felt comfy and cozy almost immediately.  The Melt Away Stress line has yummy stuff like chamomile and lavender in it which are aromatic to help calm your senses. Not only did I feel relaxed (maybe it was the fact that I was finally doing absolutely nothing after a long day?), but I loved how great I smelled - although it was a little overwhelming at first, it mellowed out beautifully just before bedtime.

I recommend this combo if you’re looking to give yourself a quick treat without spending loads at the spa. It gave me such a good night’s sleep, I almost forgot that I was waking up to go back to work - thank goodness for a 4-day work week though! And now we’re already on Thursday, can you believe it?

Johnson’s Melt Away Stress products can be found at your local hot spots like Rite-Aid, CVS, and Walgreen’s now.

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For those of you who are not from the Bay Area, here’s my opportunity to share my glorious city with you!

On Memorial Day, the Boyfriend and I went on a date to the Metreon to catch a movie. Iron Man was so fun; it making me like Robert Downey, Jr. all that much more when I see him. He’s sassy and a great actor - when is the sequel coming out?!

Afterwards, we cruised around San Francisco for a few hours trying to kill time before our dinner reservation. While aimlessly roaming around the city, we started to realize what a wonderful day it was in the Bay Area and decided to play tourist. We drove through Fisherman’s Wharf and heading up to Telegraph Hill to catch the glorious views and spend a few minutes at Coit Tower. (more…)

With summer quickly approaching and frequent trips to southern California where everyone is expected to be a certan level of tan, I knew I needed to do something about my pale, Casper-esque legs fast! If you’re from San Francisco, you know that getting a tan the conventional way is hard to do since it’s usually pretty foggy or overcast in most areas around the city.

In the past, I dabbled a little in tanning beds and spray tanning but just couldn’t hang with how damaging those lights are for your skin, or the orange coloring spray tans gave me. So for years, I hid my colorless legs under pants but lately I’ve been asking, why deprive myself of cute little sun dresses in Orange County’s regular 75 degree weather? (more…)

Am I celebrity-obsessed? I guess it depends on whose definition of the phrase. Like most women I know, I can’t resist picking up the latest US Weekly, OK or Life & Style. On top of that, I have to check in on DListed, Bricks and Stones, and Perez Hilton to get my daily scoop of what’s going between the weekly issues of the aforementioned rags. I refuse to be the last one to find out that Britney gets knocked up for the third time.

If I am celebrity-obsessed, let’s blame it on my upbringing. I’m from Los Angeles (also known as LaLa Land and densely populated with movie stars, reality TV stars, singers and everything else in between) so I was close enough to frequent Robertson and Sunset Blvds, the Grove, Santa Monica Promenade and other celebrity hotspots where celebrity sightings are bound to happen. Needless to say, the celebrity obsession thing is pretty much in my blood. (more…)

Inspired from the swatches I saw on All Lacquered Up and Makeup and Beauty Blog, I decided to give myself a Memorial Day manicure in China Glaze’s Sacred Heart, a pretty tomato red from their new INK collection for summer.

I don’t normally wear bright colors on my nails; I’m usually a dark, vampy red or sheer nails kinda gal, but lately I’ve been feeling experimental. Yes, I realize this tomato red is not a stretch by any means but it’s all about baby steps! The rest of China Glaze’s INK collection is full of vibrant colors that I can’t wait to try. (more…)