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Two Lip Products That You Need in Your Life

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You guys know I’m picky about lip gloss, but I recently tried two new (to me) products and had to
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11.25.2008
Chelsea Handler Is My Idol (And Should Be Yours Too)


So in an effort to read more, I decided it was time to finally read Chelsea Handler’s My Horizontal Life. All I have to say is, A-MAZING. She’s the female Tucker Max, only, you know, with a soul. Chelsea is with out a doubt one of those women that every women secretly wants to be…but can’t let herself. I applaud her love of casual (but safe) sex and the fact that she’s comfortable with who she is and doesn’t care what anyone thinks. Anyway, putting all that aside, who doesn’t love a good midget story?

Next up, her very own Are You There Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea. Stay tuned for the review.


11.23.2008
Bronx Wentz?



So we’ve heard some pretty amazing celebrity baby names before (Suri Cruise, Zuma Rossdale, Apple Martin, etc.) but I have to admit, Bronx Mowgli Wentz REALLY takes the cake. I mean…I would at least understand if Pete or Ashlee were from the Bronx…or you know, even New York but seriously? Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for creativity but think about this poor kid’s feelings…maybe they should’ve asked Brooklyn Beckham how HE feels about being named after a borough.


11.19.2008
Designer Makeup Bag Sets



So I don’t know about you, but I’m lovin’ all these cute holiday gift sets. Maybe it’s the recession, but I’ve never seen such good steals! My favorite that I’ve seen so far is definitely this YSL holiday set…definitely worth $60 for the makeup bag alone! I also really love this KOOBA Beauty Bag, exclusively on Beauty.com, that’s a little pricier at $85 but you get a little more diversity with everything from Cargo to Boscia to Oscar Blandi! Happy shopping…



11.19.2008
TALKING Stila Makeup?!



So I was chatting with one of my friends about how there’s always been one aspect of makeup application that I’ve never really been able to master…applying eyeshadow. I look back at some of my “night looks” in college and cringe at the bad colors and how the eyeshadow is literally ONLY applied on my eyelid.

Anyway, Stila, the genius’ that they are, have created a smokey eye palette that not only includes the four shades you need but with the press of a button, a Stila artist explains exactly how to get the look, step-by-step. A-MAZING. And I’m talking which brushes to use, tips, product suggestions, etc. and in all honesty, $40 ain’t bad for four eyeshadows and some instruction. Gotta love technology these days! OH and did I mention what I also saw on the Lucky magazine Beauty Blog?

20% off and free shipping on any order of $30 or more on stilacosmetics.com from now until December 16th! Just enter code ECYX12 when you check out. =-)




11.16.2008
TEXTING Your Way to Love


So a friend sent me a link to this hilarious cartoon called “Texting Your Way to Love” that really hit home. Not to get “down” on my generation or anything, but sometimes I wonder HOW anyone communicated or interacted before text messaging because so acceptable. I remember back in the day when I seriously despised getting a text because that meant I had to reply via text…and I hated how each key represented 3 letters and you’d have to hit certain ones 2 or 3 times to get it. UGH, I’m getting annoyed just thinking about that. In fact, I don’t think I even really gave in to texting until I got my Treo…with full keyboard and all.

Annnnywho, watch this video if you feel like literally laughing out loud. It hits on every point and criticsm of the text, including how when a guy texts “hey, what’s up?” it ACTUALLY means “hey, wanna have sex?” and how girls will agonize over how to respond and freak out about it for hours. The moral of the story is that you can’t actually get to know someone via text message. The end.



11.10.2008
NYE in Bermudaaaaa!

So I know it’s a bit early to start thinking about New Year’s Eve but I’m completely obsessed and excited that I booked a trip to Bermuda to ring in 2009. Since most of my friends are “couples” right now, I couldn’t bear the thought of buying a $200 ticket to some lame NYC bar that I’d get into for free any other day of the week. But I digress, I just found out the Bermuda is considered one of the “classier” Caribbean islands (and apparently very English) so I’m going to need more than flip flops and a Juicy tube dress to ring in 2009. I’m picturing something like Kristen Bell’s outfit at the Teen Choice Awards this year…it’s fun but bright and trendy…yet also a bit daring. Suggestions are greatly appreciated…