Two For One!

Jane Iredale hits the nail on the head with this two in one beauty product!!  It is a lip stain/gloss combo wand and is called the Lip Fixation Fascination and fascinate it does.  While this product gives you the color you want it also keeps your lips moist and packed with botanicals so as not to dry your pucker.  SWAK!  Each stain comes with a complimentary gloss.  You can find six different duo colors with this product.  You can buy this at shop.janeiredale.com and it retails for $29.

Make Them Notice Your Eyes!

Urban Decay just keeps on getting notoriety and accolades on their eye shadow.  It is written up in many magazines, too.  Their eyeshadows are their most popular sellers so that must be an indicator that it is a GREAT product.  They note that the reason their shadows are so great is because it isn't loaded with many binders which causes the color to just roll on smooth and rich.  The shadows blend easily and last a long time.  A plus for nighttime wear.  The shadows come in four finishes: Sparkle, Shimmer, Duochrome or Metallic.  To finish off this superb product each color comes in a round tin with a lid that looks like a Subway token.  How fun!  There are OVER 50 shades to choose from.  The color shown here is Midnight Cowboy.  You can find these gems at Sephora.com and each color retails for $17.

Want a Smooth Appearance?

Smashbox has some really great products out there.  One that you really need to check out is their Photo Finish Foundation Primer To Go.  This creates a smooth appearance and fills in fine lines and imperfections before you put on your foundations or powders.  This is a must have product before photo opportunities.  I am a TRUE LOVER of Smashbox and their products and this is one I can not do without. You can find this at Smashbox.com or Sephora.com.  This product retails for $16.

Shiny Tresses

I am sharing one of my FAVE hair product brands.  It is S Factor by Tigi.  They have an entire line of products from leave in papaya moisturizer treatments to Sulfate Free Shampoos (great for sustaining hair color and keratin treatments).  But a product of theirs I want to highlight today is their spray on shine called Shiny Happy People (enter the song by REM).  It is a finishing product that adds shine to your hair while working to improve the overall condition of your hair.  Wow...a two for one!!  You can find this product in salons, beauty supply stores and at fragrancenet.com.  It retails for $19.95.  This is something you definitely want in your bathroom cabinet.  Especially if you use a lot of hot tools.  This will give you a nice shine.  Check it out!!!

Wine and Candle Light

Cute decor! Cute Decor!  Add some ambiance to that special night with your guy or for fun deco for girls' night.  Here are cork shaped candles that you just plug into the top of an empty wine bottle!  It would make any table top 'light up'.  The candles come in a set of 6 and are 3" tall.   You can find these at Amazon.com and they retail for $11.99.  They are called DecoGlow Wine Country Collection 6 Piece Wine Cork Candles with Merlot Scent.  Something fun and different.

BANG-le for your Buck!

Ran across this cute bangle at BananaRepublic.com.  It is a trio of bracelets made up of three different metals.  The three metals are hematite, silver plated and 12k gold.  Adds some fun and diversity to your wardrobe and perfect in timing to be shown off in spring with your short sleeve shirts.  This trio retails for 39.50 and the design will always be in style.  A good fashion accessory investment!

Kitchen Hallelujahs!

Well, well, well....finally some good ideas for the kitchen.  Sometimes in the kitchen we need three to four arms when in fact we only have two.  This product steps in and helps the octopus envy in us all.  It is The Baggy Rack by jokari.  The baggy rack helps you pour liquids and leftovers into baggies with NO mess involved.  You can now store leftover soups, salsas, etc without all the counter splatter much less the splattered stained shirt you were sporting in the kitchen.  The arms adjust to different sized baggies and it can also double as a baggie dryer so you can reuse.  What a product!!!!  You can find The Baggie Rack at organize.com for ONLY $3.99 each.

TOTE-ally cool!

Cute bag alert and affordable!!!  Floral Tote from The Gap just in time for spring.  I like to see florals in late winter because it starts gearing me up mentally for spring time which is LONG OVERDUE this year.  This tote has a double handle, flat bottom, snap tab closure and interior and cell phone pockets.  This is 100% cotton and made to just wipe clean.  This purse is 13" in length.  Time to swap out those purses for springtime ladies!!!!  Head on over to your local Gap store or Gap.com and this purse retails for $39.50.  Pretty good price!

Make a SPLASH!

What a fun and cute purse for little girls!!!  GREAT BIRTHDAY GIFT ALERT!!!  Check out this adorable mermaid purse from Gymboree.  It can't get much cuter than this.  There is an entire line dedicated to the mermaid called Mermaid Glam that you can find under their tab of "Greek Isle Style".  Perfect for summer.  She comes complete with embroidery and yarn hair and a kiss lock closure.  Any girl would feel happy to tote around their toys and glosses around in this cute bag.  You can find this at your local Gymboree store or at Gymboree.com and this splish splashy of a purse costs $16.95.

Oh that Pampered Pooch!

Here is a right up my alley kind of dog chew toy.  It is called...are you ready???  It is called the Chewy Vuiton Designer Handbag dog chew.  LOVING IT!!  I bought one of these for my dog few years back and just ran across them again on the internet and HAD to share. It is my duty and responsibility.  The chews come in brown or white and large and small.  If you buy two you save $5 and can find these posh dog toys at trixieandpeanut.com.  The large retails for $15 and the small for $12.  I am sure that Fido and Fifi will love you for this luxury item.  Go check 'em out.

Sharpen your Lipstick?

Yes ma'am you can!  This has been a staple in my makeup drawer for a few years now.  It is the Lip Crayon by Bobbi Brown cosmetics.  I LOVE the simplicity of this item.  It is lightweight in your purse which is a plus for me.  Just ask my aching shoulders from purse'itis.  The Lip Crayon comes in six shades and it is so easy to apply.  It comes with a sharpener (just like one for your pencil!) and when you wear it down just pop it in and twist for a new point.  This glides on easily and is especially great for lip coloring under nude glosses (see Nars Lip Lacquers in my earlier posts!).  You can find this at bobbibrown.com for $22 each.

Pop for your Pout!

Clinique has put out a new product that is perfect for Spring/Summer!  It is called the Chubby Stick Lip Balm that moisturizes your lips while giving a touch of color.  No more heavy lipsticks for you!  Here is one that goes on effortlessly and smooth. Not sure about you, but I sure don't enjoy heavy make up in the warm months of spring/summer.  They come in fun colors and flavors.  They range from Woppin' Watermelon to Chunky Cherry and even Whole Lotta Honey.  These sticks go for $15 and you can find them at your local Clinique counter or Clinique.com.  There are eight flavors/colors to choose from.

Hey! That's Mine!

Ever accidentally picked up and used someone else's cup/water bottle?? Not a good feeling, huh?  Esp when it is flu season.  WEll.....I found a website that offers up  personalized water bottles great for adults and children.  No more asking "Whose is this?".  Problem Solved!!  This site offers a variety of designs and fonts.  These make great gift ideas, too.  Head on over to myretrobaby.com and click on 'on the go' and then on 'water bottles'.  This product retails for $24.  Not too shabby!

Unzip some Fun!

Little MissMatched comes up with some fun and zany products.  My oldest daughter really loves this one and so I wanted to pass it along to you.  It is called the Zany Black Best Friend Bag which is two purses in one.  You keep one and give your best friend the other OR if you like to change out your purses often you get two purses in one.  This style comes in three colors/patterns to choose from.  The best part about this purse is that it was originally $20 and NOW ON SALE for $7.99 at littlemissmatched.com under the outlet tab.  The duo comes together where you can zip them up into one big purse or unzip and separate.  These make GREAT gifts for tweens and teens.  Go check 'em out!!!

Smell and Be Sweet for Valentine's Day

Once again in my favorite place (where I wish I had ruby slippers to click my heels together to magically appear in the aisles of this  make up store anytime I pleased) I ran across this cute gift set that retails for ONLY $25!! It is the Sweet on You Set by Philosophy.  It comes in a trio featuring candy heart scented shampoo, candy heart scented lotion and a lip gloss in Sheer Rose Shimmer.  What a treat you just can't beat!  This would even make an awesome teacher's gift for Valentine's day.  Not only can you BE sweet on Feb. 14th but you can SMELL sweet, too.  Head on over to sephora.com  or philosophy.com and check out all of the sweetness.  Warning....have someone come to find you because you will lose time perusing the products on these sites.

Hot Stuff for Little Boys

I know it is hard to imagine swimming in pools and building sandcastles at the beach but summer time is getting closer and closer.  Good time to start stocking up on swim wear for the little buddies in your life.  Janie and Jack is already putting out their spring and swimwear lines. I ran across these fun swim trunks on their website.  Is your little guy at home being CRABBY from boredom??  Have the answer for you.  Crab swim trunks from JanieandJack.com.  They have an entire line dedicated to the crab called 'Surf Crab' and you can even accessorize with sunglasses and sandals.  There is also the Dip Dye Swim Trunk in this collection that I thought a fashionable touch as well.  The Crab swim trunk and the Dip Dye trunk retails for $29 each.

I Smell Valentine's Day Coming!

Just in time for Valentine's Day!  Here is a superb smelling soy candle that is hand poured down in the good ol' land of Atlanta, GA.  The company is soycandlesbyphebes.com  Each candle is $13 and shipping is FREE if you spend over $25.  Sounds more than reasonable to me.  They have a large selection of fragrances with very detailed descriptions.  Consider Pink Sugar for February.  It is a blend of cotton candy, raspberry jam, caramel and lemon drops.  Can there be a more Heavenly combination?? I am salivating now!!!   This is a strong scented candle.  Head on over to the website and check it out for yourself.

Cupcake Socks for your Valentine!

I am tickled pink...and giddy!  I LOVE LOVE LOVE these socks from LittleMissMatched.com.  I bought a pair of these cupcake knee highs with ruffles for my oldest daughter for Valentine's Day.  What an adorable product.  This is a woman's size so ladies....step right up!!  Who knew socks could be so fun??  This is an awesome store that I buy a lot of my girls' socks from.  They range from fuzzy to sparkly and come in three sizes: Super Short (liners), Kinda Tall (anklets) and Super Tall (knee socks).  If you have never heard of this store shake your tail feathers and head on over to that site NOW!!  And yes, that is an order from This Mommy Shops!  You will be glad I did!!!  This very sassy pair of cupcake socks is part of their new Valentine's line and is called Pointelle Cuff Cupcake Knee High Socks and they go for $17.  Not too shabby.  FYI!  Did you know you can find this brand of socks at DisneyLand and DisneyWorld???  If you are one to pick up little treats for your mini Valentine's (your children, nieces, granddaughters, etc) then this is the item for YOU!  Oh and by the way for us OLDER generations: the socks from here are NOT SUPPOSED TO MATCH!  How uncool not to know this. :0)

People Shying From YOUR Kisses?

I found a great product for you and your dried, crusty lips.   It is called Sugar Lip Polish by Fresh.  Not only will this lip treatment make your lips smooth and soft but will taste good, too!  There is REAL brown sugar in this product to help buff away dried, flaky skin.  What a power product....works wonders while tasting delicious.  This product is without parabens, sulfates and a lot of other gunky stuff that is put into make up these days.  With Valentine's Day coming up this is the product to buy so you can kiss your sweetie goodnight with your soft, velvety lips.  WOWZA!  You can find this at my home away from home aka Sepora.com.  This retails for $22.50.  PUCKER UP!

Belting it Out!

Adorable find at JCrew.com!  I found this belt for girls that can be worn with a dress, long shirt or on their favorite pair of jeans.  What a classic yet fun touch to girls' accessories.  The fabric belt is made from delicate floral material adorned with fabric rosettes.  The width of the belt is 3/8".  You can dress up any simple shift or a line dress with this cute wraparound tie belt from JCrew kids.  It retails for $24.50 and is called the Girls' Rosette Rope Belt.  Spring is coming!!

Summer Fever during Winter Woes!

I ran across these cute waffle cone glass ice cream dishes at pier1.com.  I had visions of sitting out in the backyard watching the fireflies and eating some cookie dough ice cream under the stars with my family. The best part is that these dishes are priced at $7 but are NOW ON SALE for $5.25 each.  The dishes come in blue, yellow, green and pink.  This is an opportunity to go green in that you don't have to buy BOXES of ice cream cones where you can reuse your dishes over and over while saving those calories from the cone.  Bet I got your attention with the calorie reduction thing, huh?  Head on over to your local Pier 1 Imports or order these at Pier1.com.

Take the PLUNGE

I like to come across a fun find being I have a big sense of humor and this product struck my funny bone.  It is the iPlunge iPhone/iPod Sucker Stand from gadget4all.com.  It is a mini toilet plunger suction cup holder/stand for your electronic gadgets.  This would be a fun gift for the dad/husband/grandpa in your life as well as us cool ladies who love to laugh.  It retails for $15.

Crocheting isn't Just for Grandmas!

There are SO many creative people out there and I just found another one on Etsy.com.  The store is called DaiseyChain and has crochet accessories and more.  From scarves, bows, necklaces to triple banded headbands.  I love to find and wear things that you just can't find in the stores and who wants to wear that headband or scarf that at least a hundred others are wearing in your town from the local Target?  I love the triple banded headband.  It is so unique and different.  There are many colors you can choose from to customize with any of your favorite outfits.  I also ran across a beautiful, red, crocheted necklace that is unique.  Most items are priced under $20.  These would also make wonderful gifts to any lucky female in your life.  Head on over to DaiseyChain at Etsy.com and check out all of her fantastic wares.

Pucker Those Lips!

NARS hits the nail on the head when you want nude lips with a hint of color. I LOVE their lip lacquers and I own two of their colors.  This is a must have for your purse.  The lacquers come in small pots so it doesn't take up a lot of room in your drawer, purse or makeup bag.  I recommend using a lipliner under your gloss for evening wear to give it an extra pop.  You can find this product at sephora.com and each pot costs $24.  Not too shabby being a little goes a long way.  Pucker up and dole out those kisses!!

Why Can't MakeUp be Fun?

Here is a fun set from Tokidoki that would be a neat addition to your make up brushes.  This trio comes with an eyeshadow brush, a crease brush and an angled eyeliner brush.  Everything you need for applying stunning eyeshadows and liners.  Just because we get older doesn't mean we can't buy fun things.  This would also make great Birthday and Christmas gifts.  Even makes a cute Easter Basket gift idea for the older girls, too.  You can find this trio at Sephora.com or Tokidoki.com and it retails for $35 which is a steal for THREE brushes.  An added bonus with this set being so colorful is that it makes the brushes easier to locate in your make up bags, kits and drawers.

Accentuate Your PEEPERS!

I have to say that Sephora has become my home away from home.  I have run across another product that I use just about daily and I love.  It is mascara by Benefit and it is called BADgal plum mascara.  I love the lush brush that it comes with and it really gets all of my lashes with one sweep.  The color is a deep plum that accentuates and brings out all eye colors.  I really enjoy using it and it is a nice change from the traditional blacks we are used to.  You can wear it alone or with eye make up.  It really does add that added WOW factor to your eyes.  Head on over to sephora.com or benefit.com and check it out. It retails for $19.

Celebrate your Birthday in Style

I am always so excited and giddy when I run across childrens' fun finds.  I also get jealous that they didn't have this stuff when my girls were little!  I ran across this site that offers up a LOT of just hands down cute stuff.  I found these fun shirts and birthday hats at pinktaffydesigns.com.  I love that the shirts are 3D with poof power.  They range from Cupcakes to Birthday Cakes and they even have matching diaper covers for the wee ones (no pun intended)!  Can't you picture  your cute little boy wearing the adorable birthday hat personalized with his name on it???  Or how about your cute little girl wearing the poofy birthday cupcake tee in her honor??  Head on over to pinktaffydesigns.com and check out ALL they have to offer.  Be ready to Ooh and Ahh.

Chic for Spring

All I can say about this outfit is GOR-GEOUS!  This is stunning and what a feminine outfit.  There is nothing cuter than a little girl dressed up to the nines and this outfit SCREAMS spring time.  This outfit mixes the fun with mini florals, ruffles, lace and bling.  That is like the perfect mix.  This would be a great outfit for Spring/Easter pictures.  This outfit comes in sizes 12 months to 10.  It retails from $56-$62.  Also has wonderful accessories as in a headband or  bow.  Can also find a baby romper in the same material from 0 months to 24 months.  This is a MUST have in your baby's closet and a perfect hand me down to share with your friends and family once your little one has outgrown it.  You can find this at myvintagebaby.com and it is called Vintage Picnic.

Rain! Rain! Don't Go Away!

Have I found the CUTEST rainboots for the little girl(s) in your life!  Cute, Cute, Cute!!!  I ran across these Mary Jane style boots and they instantly put a smile on my face.  I could just envision myself in them splashing in puddles, but I digress.  My girls despise boring, old rainboots but wait until they see THESE.   They come in three colors: Fuschia, Purple and White.  What a fun way to welcome Spring rains.  Go check 'em out at annabean.com.  They retail for $32. I ususally buy my girls a size up so they can enjoy them an extra year.  Who wouldn't want to splash in puddles without these on their feet?

Cheeks inspired by Cupid!

Just in time for Valentine's Day!!  Stila put out a blush complete with candy conversation heart designs right on the make up.  This mixed palette is the perfect combination to give your skin a warmth with a bit of gold dusting.  During the winter can't we all use a little extra help in the 'healthy glow' department? Or is it just ME?  This blush would make a cute teacher's gift as well.  You can find this at stilacosmetics.com and it retails for ONLY $14.

Who says you Can't Wear Your Food??

I ran across this fun site on Etsy called The Fakery Bakery 2.  How fun that you can wear miniature versions of your favorite snacks and desserts!!!  No more over the lips and onto the hips but now around the neck, on the wrist and finger for ME please.  These are tiny creations ranging from Pop Tarts to Cherry Pies.  You can even customize flavors, too.  This would make the perfect gift for a young lady in your life as well as for yourself.  Great conversation starter piece for those boring get togethers where you keep praying your cellphone will ring with your hubby on the phone telling you the pipes burst and GET HOME!  Check out this fun shop on Etsy.  Pieces shown are below $20...an ever SWEETER Deal!

Toilet Paper Woes?

Have you ever been stuck on the toilet wondering what in the heck you are going to wipe with because a) your lazy children/husband used the last strip and didn't put a new roll on or b) your lazy self forgot to put the last roll on??  Well I found a decorative solution to that problem.  It is an over the tank FANCY spare toilet paper holder.  No more acrobatics on the toilet while looking for something to wipe with that will flush!  Organize.com has the solution for us all.  I am not a big fan of the floor toilet paper holders being it is just one more thing to clutter the floors with.  This comes in a pretty bronze color and is made by InterDesign.  It ONLY retails for $12.49.  This website offers a lot of space solutions for any room.  Check out their website as well as this product.  No more back strain and bathroom acrobatics for you.

Eco Friendly Lunch

I have run across this company about a year ago and truly love their product.  It is the eco friendly lunchbox of all lunchboxes.  The brand is Yubo and they have really designed a fun lunchbox for your child. It comes in a variety of colors as well as changeable face plates that you can even personalize with your own pictures.  You can choose two faceplates and have your child's name added.  They also have eco friendly packaging for inside the lunch and they have a couple of options for you to choose from.  The great thing is that once your child outgrows their current design you do NOT have to get rid of the lunchbox; just buy  your child a NEW faceplate!!  How insanely genius!!!  Check out the website at all of their fun possibilities.  You can find these at getyubo.com.  The neat thing is that your child can make this whole experience their own by getting to design their very own lunch box.  Can't get more hands on than that!

OH you make me BLUSH!

Another MUST have for your makeup drawer!  I have this in mine and love it!!  It is also from my favorite brand Smashbox.  This is called O Glow and O does it ever!  This is a neat product gel that activates with your own body chemistry.  You rub a small dab of the gel onto the apples of your cheeks and blend in circles up the cheekbone toward your hairline.  Or you can keep things simple and just apply to the apples of your cheeks. This gel will then match the color that you blush NATURALLY!  How genius can makeup get??  I will really be floored when make up can clean my house...but one can only wish.  This is a great product when you just want a little color or a lot since you can control the amount of gel you use.  I can't tell you how many ladies I have seen with overdone cheeks and I just can't help staring.  So if you are one for the natural NOT SLAPPED or CURSED WITH A RASH look then check out O Glow by Smashbox.  You can find this product at Smashbox.com or Sephora.com and it retails for $26.

Wear Spring in your Hair

I ran across these adorable headbands on an Etsy shop.  They are made from high quality felt and the designer makes them into headbands with single flowers, triple flowers and headband bows.  These are a must for springtime pictures and would be that great added touch for Easter pictures.  She even includes boys by making fun felt bowties and mustaches for dress up occasions and photo opportunities.  These headbands would also be a great idea for baby portraits.  Imagine a toddler boy in the buff with just his bowtie on!  Can't get much cuter than that.  The single flower headband shown above sells for $13 while the triple flower goes for $18.  They come in a variety of colors and I am sure the seller would be willing to customize colors if you ask.  Go to Etsy and pull up BubbaLou Bands.  GREAT gift ideas!!!