Banner Day in Beauty: L'Oreal Bare Natural Mineral-Enriched Eyeliner

Girls, it was a banner day in beauty here at the SPOT. First we finally tried out this lovely new earth-friendly eyeliner from L'Oreal, then we got the most lovely sponsor for a beauty event we are planning, and then at dinner my eyeliner actually turned heads. Kid you not.L'Oreal's new Bare Naturale Eyeliner is super easy to apply, precise, and gentle on the most sensitive eyelids (mine puff up

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Put Some Juara in Your Jamu

Girls! All I wanted to do tonight was tell you about my new fave soap set from Juara. Then I stumbled upon this amazing video that elaborates on the awesomeness of the Indonesian Botanical phenomenon that is Juara.Now that we've watched, and adored the video let's talk soap.This adorable set of three gifts soaps comes with detachable quotation cards (below), and three superbly aromatic candlenut

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Stunningly Beautiful Home Fragrance by Casa Di Francesca

This unique fragrance collection was inspired by Francesca, a true Renaissance woman, and one of the few women to tour Europe via the Grand Tour in the late 1600's. With Francesca's story as muse, Designer, Katie Borghese created Casa di Francesca, inspired by both the storied Italian lineage of her family, the Borghese's, and Katie's love of art and travel. Being a woman of Italian heritage who

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To Die For: Limited Edition Sensuous Pendant from Estee Lauder

In an age when young women regularly exchange portly portions of their paycheck for the signature scent of a celeb du jour, finding an evocative fragrance housed within an enchanting keepsake is a difficult, if not impossible, task.$120 may seem like a lot to pay for a pendant necklace filled with solid perfume, but is it a lot to pay for perfection? With a violet colored jewel clasp this locket

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Fried Hair Rehab Our program comes to the rescue for women at every price point Sun damage, coloring, flat-ironing ... you've demanded enough from your stressed hair. Find out how to bring health back to it, thanks to advice from a panel of hair pros. See tips

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Me & Beyonce

The night before she sang a stunning tribute to Michael Jackson at the BET awards, Beyonce's big red tour bus rolled into Greensboro and I was lucky enough to meet this prolific siren of screen and (musical) stage. To say that she is a legend, to say that she is beautiful, is not enough. Odd as it may seem, her show changed my perspective, even, my life. We are, in fact, the same age. We both ad

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The Lanesborough: Classic London Luxury, Contemporary Costs

The Lanesborough, London's centrally located luxury hotel, is offering some seriously sumptuous summer (spa) savings. My travels in the UK are, sadly, limited to a long layover in Heathrow airport. For those of you lucky enough to be hopping across the pond in July or August (and arriving on a Friday or Saturday) rates are set at £255/night (normally £435) with a minimum two night stay. Your two

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Practically Perfect in Every Way: Jane Iredale Eye Gloss

Last week's schedule nearly killed me. This week, in thinking about what I could do differently, I decided to have more fun - even amidst the overwhelming pile of (too much!) work, prodigal pet projects, and blessed family visits. Not once last week did I allow myself the 30 seconds (in total) it takes to apply my favorite eyeshadow. Aptly titled "Eye Gloss," due to its easy application and encha

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The Same Questions I Ask Everyone....With Tammy Fender

Girls, Tammy Fender is taking skin care up a notch or ten. Her perspicacious perspective on beauty and skincare is informed by twenty years of aesthetic expertise and passionate research. If you don't frequent Southern Florida, please (I beg you) acquaint yourself with her organic skincare line. The Lavender & Fo-ti Formula No. c-129 cleansing milk is the best cleanser I have ever, ever encou

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Practcally Perfect in Every Way

Audrey has little to do with this post but in looking for an image that represents the phrase which Julie Andrews made famous, Audrey is in fact the visual equivalent of "Practcally Perfect in Every Way", no? So here we go....The word has gotten out at work that I am in fact a beauty blogger. Yesterday in the middle of what I considered a fairly important meeting (with no previous mention of beau

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USDA Certified Organic Lip Balms from Softlips.

I couldn't FTC swear by it but I would venture to say at $2.99, these ingenious little lip balms are the least expensive bearing the stately USDA certified organic label. I have one flavor in every important area of my life. Purse, car, desk, writer's loft, next to the couch, and finally in the bathroom. I simply adore them. Enjoy!Softlips® PURE are lovely little lip balms. USDA-certified organic

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Anara Spa at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Invites the Kiddos!

Pretty much since the first day I met her in LA I have adopted @Makeupbag as my blog mentor. She is in Hawaii this summer with her kids so when I heard about Anara's summer spa kid's menu I immediately thought of her and her totally adorable girls.Teens’ ages 12-16 can enjoy a special facial addressing teen skin care needs, get sun-kissed hair highlights or join a parent for garden facials or ped

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An Affair to Remember: Henri Bendel and Warren Tricomi

My first internship after college graduation was at the U.N. Kofi Anan was in fact one of the more humble creatures I've ever encountered but that's another story for another blog. Kofi's wife however completely qualifies for beauty blog banter. She is an incredibly smart, lanky, blond, Swede who gave all the interns manicures at Bendels in support of her pet project, UNIFEM. Since that day I hav

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