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.