Good morning, ladies!  I hope you’re all feeling good about what a historic day this is - I certainly am!

But as I’m obsessed with all things beauty, I gotta tell you that I’m also feeling good about a new Gift with Purchase collection from Clinique.  Beginning today, get a Trina Turk for Clinique set with any purchase of $25 US or more.

I got a chance to preview this gift set before they hit counters today and as with any GWP, there are some things I like.. and others I could just do without.

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Happy Friday, ladies (and gents)! EDIT: Just kidding!  Happy Thursday!  Being unemployed means I don’t know what day of the week it is! 

I’m so excited about today’s Pink Spotlight - Clinique’s Great Lips, Great Cause Lip Set is my personal favorite pink product for Breast Cancer Awareness Month that I’ve come across so far this year.

It’s been quite a while since I’ve owned a lipstick that came in one of those lip cases - I find it pretty old-school and reminds me of my mom back in the day when she carried one in her purse every where she went.

With that said, I think Clinique did a phenomenal job of giving us an updated look for its BCA-inspired set.  Great Lips, Great Cause Lip Set ($16.50 US) includes a chic, silvery lipstick case with a limited edition Colour Surge Butter Shine Lipstick in Ribbon Pink in a gorgeous metallic pink and bamboo-esque tube inside.

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Last Thursday, a couple of friends and I attended Allure’s Beauty 101 Event at the Clinique counter of Bloomingdale’s,  complete with h’orderves of tuna tartare; mango, pomegranate and hibiscus refreshments, and mini chocolate desserts to learn about the new fall trends and how to get the look.

The event started off with a Beauty 101 demonstration with Allure Magazine’s Beauty Merchandising Director and Clinique makeup artist Dana as they talked the audience through how to create one of the season’s top fall trends, the smoky eye, on my friend Susan as their model.

With just 5 products in 5 quick minutes, Susan’s look was completed in a cinch.  Start by prepping the lids with a little bit of Clinique’s Touch Base for Eyes before applying new Colour Surge Eye Shadow Stay Matte in Dark Denim, a grayish navy shade, to the outer V.  Next, line your eyes heavily with Kohl Shaper for Eyes eye pencil in Black Denim and use a small brush to smudge out the liner.

Use a fluffy blending brush to blend out any harsh lines and then apply two coats of High Impact Mascara to your lashes.  Complete the look with Clinique’s new Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 in Guavagold.

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We’ve got a heatwave goin’ on in the Bay area today (well, more like this whole week!) with temps in the mid-80s in San Francisco and over 100 degrees inland. Holy mackerel! When it gets that hot, I always feel like my face is melting away. So to help my skin stay hydrated and cool, I’ve been taking advantage of my sample of Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray Thirsty Skin Relief that I received in a gift with purchase not too long ago.

To use it, I spritz my face with a two pumps of the Moisture Surge Spray ($19.50 US) about a foot away from my skin and get instant relief from the heat. It has aloe in it which they say will help restore your skin’s moisture level.

I’m not too sure that this is any more or less effective than spraying a little water on my face but it does what it says and the travel size really came in handy while sitting in the casinos over the weekend, too. Air inside those buildings often get really dry and yucky with all the cigarette smoke lingering around.  That, coupled with a couple of margaritas, this helped to give me that refreshed feeling I was craving.

Overall, I probably wouldn’t invest in this product - although I’m lovin’ the little travel-friendly bottle. Once my Moisture Surge Face Spray is all out, I’m going to refill that baby up with bottled water to bring with me on-the-go.

How is your day going so far? It’s late Tuesday night for me right now so I’m heading off to bed. ‘Night!

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Today I’m bringing you some skincare products you can purchase this month to support Breast Cancer Awareness.

Check out some of my perfectly pink picks to pamper you from head-to-toe!

CLARISONIC Pink Skin Care Brush ($195 US) uses patented sonic technology to gently yet deeply cleanse pores of environmental toxins, makeup and bacteria—without abrasion or harsh chemicals.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion ($35 US) softens, smoothes and improves the condition and texture of your skin. $10.00 from your purchase of this limited-edition Dramatically Different™ Moisturizing Lotion helps support The Breast Cancer Research Fund.

Shower For The Cure ($20 US) is Philosophy’s pink ribbon shower gel - a creamy all-in-one formula that can be used as a shampoo, shower gel or bubble bath. This long-time Philosophy favorite contains a touch of milk proteins and fruit essences to provide a delightful experience for your senses. Shower For The Cure represents the spirit of every woman and 100% of the philosophy net proceeds from the shower for the cure is donated to the Women’s Cancer Research Fund.

L’Occitane Limited Edition Pink Shea Butter Hand Cream ($25 US) is a super-smoothing synergy of shea Butter, honey and sweet almond extract, blended with the light and alluring aromas of jasmine and ylang-ylang essences. Texturally pleasing balm glides on and absorbs to help heal and protect dry or dehydrated skin.

Origins ‘Make A Difference’ Rejuvenating Hand Treatment ($18.50 US) does wonders for chapped, cracked, splotchy skin leaving a softer, brighter, more evenly toned, more youthfully textured look and feel.

AVON Foot Works Overnight Treatment (currently a STEAL on their website for $3.75!) hydrates overnight to provide 24-hour moisturization. Helps to heal ultradry, rough skin, and to reduce buildup of rough, hard skin. 100% of the net proceeds are donated to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade.