Friday, February 27, 2009
Fun Fridays! A Girl's Best Friend: Banana Republic and Diamonds!
It is Friday! Woot! I hope you have a gorgeous weekend! Today is Fun Fridays and I want to tell you fabulous Divas about an awesome sale and website.
Banana Republic, a Diva's best friend, is having a 30% off sale all of their NEW SPRING ITEMS! 30%! I love love Banana Republic. The clothes are great quality and affordable. Click here to download and print out the coupon. This sale starts on March 1 and ends on March 23. This offer is in-store only!
Speaking of a girl's best friend, are you looking for the perfect diamond earrings or pendant? Or his your beau looking for an awesome engagement ring? If so, check out Abazias.com. Abazias.com diamonds are 50% below retail and 25% below other online prices! I desperately need some diamond studs. So I know where I will do my shopping this weekend. lol!
Toodles!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Carol's Daughter Hair Milk: Gorgeous Hair!
I hope your day is beautiful! It is warming up a bit here in Atlanta. Yes! I am currently loving Carol's Daughter Hair Milk. Now I don't use it on my hair yet. But I have been using it on luxe baby's hair and her hair is GORGEOUS! Carol Daughter's Hair Milk is phenemenal. Most importantly, it is all natural.

Toodles!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Aveeno Nourish+ Hair Collection Giveaway!
I hope your world is fabulous! Well the Oscars took place Sunday night in Hollywood and the stars were GLAMOROUS! Especially, the hairstyles!


AVEENO® NOURISH+Hair Care Collection and Luxetips.com have teamed up to give one lucky Luxetips reader a FULL SIZE NOURISH REVITALIZE Shampoo & Conditioner as well as a NOURISH Condition Leave In Treatment. Whoohoo! The winner of this contest will be one of the first to try these products before they hit the market in April! How awesome is that?!!!!
Simply contact me via email explaining why you need these products! A winner will be selected at random. The contest starts today and will end on March 3 at 12 midnight.
Toodles!
Monday, February 23, 2009
I hope your Monday is awesome! We all want to know if a product works before we spend our hard earned money. Check out this list of anti-aging products that do not live up to the hype.
Toodles!
Skincare addicts beware: These won't likely smooth away your wrinkles and age spots -- so save your money |
With proper skincare habits, a little product can go a long way to help reduce signs of aging over time. But before you invest, make sure you're getting your money's worth: Avoid these overhyped, overpriced disappointments. |
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 4.9* |
Why: "Week 1, no results. Week 2, still nothing. Week 3, I saw something and it's a frown on my face from seeing that this wasn't a very effective product... |
No. 13: Burt's Bees Evening Primrose Overnight Creme, $14.99 |
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 4.4* |
Why: "It felt very thick and oily and didn't do dramatic things for my skin..." |
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 4.6* |
Why: "It just makes my eyes puffier and I have noticed looking more tired than usual..." |
Friday, February 20, 2009
Fun Fridays! Revlon Fantasy Lengths False Eyelashes
I hope life has been wonderful! It is back to freezing weather here in Atlanta. Well tonight I hope to attend a hot event...if I get a sitter. lol! If I do attend this event, I am going to wear my Revlon Fantasy Lengths "falsies" or false eyelashes.

Revlon's self-adhesive falsies are my favorite. I personally do not like dealing with glue. I leave the glue to the pros! lol! Here is my technique to applying them perfectly:
I simply remove the lashes from their container,
I then hold the lashes up to my eye and make sure they fit (if not, I can trim them),
Next, I carefully and with a lot of patience place the lashes on top of my lashes and close to the base of my eyelashes as possible,
Lastly, using patience, I take my fingertips and carefully press the eyelashes cm by cm securely to the base of my eyelashes. Remember patience is the key!
Once the lashes are secure, ooh la la! I add a touch of lip gloss and go! In addition, they are so easy to remove. With patience, carefully remove the lashes from your eye. Simple. Also Revlon Fantasy Lengths Eyelashes are reusable! Simply place them back in their container that is shaped like perfectly curved eyelashes. This container helps the lashes retain their shape.
You can also purchase them online here.
Toodles!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Hot Drugstore Find of the Week!: Burt's Bees Almond Milk Beeswax Hand Creme
How is your Wednesday going? I hope fantabulous! Okay I have discovered another hand cream that I LOVE! Burt's Bees Almond Milk Beeswax Hand Creme is a great drugstore brand find! My friend Chamele let me use her Burt's Bees Hand Repair Creme and I was pretty impressed. So this weekend, I went to CVS to find it. However, while at CVS, I realized that Burt's Bees had several hand cremes or salves to choose from.

Toodles!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Thakoon On Clearance at Target!
I hope your three day weekend was fun fun fun! Mine was so so. My hubby and son caught luxe baby's stomach flu. Ugh! Other than that, I did have a ton of fun shopping on Friday. Target was one of my stops and all of their Thakoon items are on sale. If you don't know by now, Thakoon is the Thai American fashion designer who created the famous floral dress Michelle Obama wore the night President Obama accepted the DNC nomination.

He is known for his feminine designs that are timeless, classic, and romantic! Well he created a line for Target and this black and white dress was on my MUST HAVE list!

Isn't it just gorgeous? Well the picture does not do it any justice! First the quality of the cotton is outstanding. Very sturdy. Also the neckline, 3/4 sleeves, and length are reminiscent of the 50s. The floral pattern is innovative and the pleats add a flirty romantic touch. The belted waist allows me to show off my waist and curves, but subtly and in good taste. I will have this dress for years! I can wear it to work (with pumps), on a date (white open-toe pumps), or running errands (ballet flats). And it has POCKETS! LOVE LOVE LOVE this dress! Well this dress originally retailed for $40 and I purchased mine for $27. It was the last one left and in my size! It was meant to be. Plus Target is having a sale on all Thakoon items. The line includes cool shirts, skirts, and varying dresses. You can purchase items here online or at your nearest Target.
Toodles!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Best Drugstore Finds!
Considering these tough economic times, we are all on a budget. Check out these fabulous drugstore beauty finds for less!
Save money with cheaper (but just as effective) beauty products! |
Aiming to improve your look and cut your budget? Do it wisely with honest feedback from your fellow shoppers. According to their beauty product reviews, these budget-friendly buys are your means to cosmetic and financial bliss. |
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9* |
Why it's great: "I bought these wipes to do a 'once over' before cleansing and I will never be without them again!" |
19. Maybelline New York Full 'N Soft Washable Mascara, $5.99 |
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1* |
Why it's great: "I've spent top dollar on mascaras -- but I keep coming back to this." |
Friday, February 13, 2009
Valentine's Day Must Haves!
Happy Pre-Valentine's Day! Ladies I know most of you are getting ready for the big day! Today I am going to the hair and nail salon! Whoohoo! In celebration of this all important holiday, here a few must haves every Diva should have on Valentine's Day! Enjoy!
1. A sexy seductive hot scent. Personally I love Tom Ford's Black Orchid or Lancome's Magnifique. Wear either scent and I promise he will give you kisses all night!

2. False Eyelashes. Valentine's Day is a special night so go for the dramatic. False eyelashes will give you a sexy look and you can continually bat those babies over a candlelit dinner. My personal favorites are Revlon's Fantasy Lengths Eyelashes. The flirty lashes in this product line are outstanding! They are so easy to apply and a breeze to remove.

3. Luminous skin. To achieve a beautiful natural glow use Benefit Cosmetics Lust Duster Shimmer Powder in Nugget. You can mix this powder with your facial moisturizer for an all over glow. Also you can mix it with your body moisturizer and apply it to your collar bone and decolletege. In addition, use coconut oil for a full body sheen.

4. Chocolates. Whether you are a Godiva or Hersey's fan, chocolates are a must! For the past 3 years, I have had chocolate-covered fortune cookies. I purchase Emily's Chocolate Covered Fortune Cookies from.....CVS! The chocolate is so rich and creamy and they come in the cutest Valentine's Day box. They retail for $5! A MUST MUST HAVE. They are so yummy!

5. Champagne. This is not the day to go for the cheap stuff. My Valentine's Day tradition includes a bottle of Moet's Nectar Imperial. It is a better quality than their White Star version and it is so delish! The hints of peach are very strong. Mmmmmm!

Toodles!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
NARS Blush: Lovejoy
I hope you all are having a beautiful day! Two more days until Valentine's Day! I am so excited. Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays! Well I have discovered a new NARS Blush that I LOVE and I will wear it on Valentine's Day. NARS Blush in Lovejoy. It is a deep bronzy color with a hint of rose.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Hot Drugstore Find of the Week: Boots Amazon Forest Brazil Nut & Vanilla Body Butter
I hope your day is gorgeous and wonderful! I spent the night in the ER with luxe baby and I am exhausted. Luxe baby has a stomach virus. Boo! She is too cute to be sick! LOL! However, using my Boots Amazon Forest Brazil Nut and Vanilla Body Butter after my shower, did give me a little pick me up! Now I actually purchased this body butter from Target and for only $10.00 it is a true steal! What I love most about this body butter is the smell. It is so scrumptious it smells like a decadent piece of candy.

Toodles!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Polyvore: My New Obsession
I hope you had a truly fabulous weekend! I have a new obsession and her name is Polyvore.com. Polyvore allows you to create sets of fashion wish items or create a look for you or your friends. Polyvore has thousands of fashion pieces ranging from dresses, slacks, skirts, shoes, accessories, handbags, etc.! Also Ployvore provides purchasing information for each item in their database. I love it! It is like playing paper dolls for grown-ups or.....grown-up Divas! Check out the look I created for a Valentine's Day Date Night with the hubby. I better get to shopping..
Toodles!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Boutique Warehouse Sale!!
I hope all is wonderful in your life! Considering the current economic climate, I am obsessive about getting items at a DEEP discount. As a result, I have signed up for every retail newsletter and email programs to get the scoop on sales. So when I get the scoop, I pass it on to you! I hope you ladies are stocking up on those staple items! Check out these sales:
Boutique Warehouse Sale. If you are in Atlanta, dozens of boutiques are hosting a warehouse sale this Friday and Saturday.

Saks Fifth Avenue, Off Fifth. Take an additional 40% off Direct from Saks Ready to Wear Women Fashions for a total savings of 75%-80% off. Wow! Check out the sale here.
Toodles!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Hot Drugstore Find of the Week: Lumene Time Freeze Instant Lift Serum
I hope you are having a fabulous day! Believe it or not, it is 15 degrees in Atlanta. Wow! As you know, I have been using Lumene products for 6 weeks now and I love them! As part of my weekly mini-facial routine, I use Lumene's Time Freeze Instant Lift Serum for an intense facial treatment.

Toodles!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
New Scent: YSL's Elle
I hope your day is filled with love and beauty! I am so cold here in Atlanta and I am running errands all day for the kids. Doctor appointments, grocery store, and school activities. Whew! Well today I am wearing a new scent that I recently fell in love with. It is YSL's Elle.

Toodles!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Curel Natural Healing Soothing Moisture Lotion
I hope your Monday has started well! Last week I ran out of my absolute fav hand cream, L'Occitane, and was frantically looking for something to moisturize my hands. I found a sample of Curel's Natural Healing Soothing Moisture Lotion in my make-up drawer.

Toodles!