Tarte’s Natural Lip Stain with LipSurgence Technology

I was flipping through last months Sephora catalog when I came across Tarte’s new Natural Lip Stain with LipSurgence Technology pencil, and immediately went out and bought it.  If it was anything like their award winning, iconic cheek stains I needed this in my collection.  Apparently I wasn’t the only one since half the colors were sold out at my favorite Sephora located on 5th Avenue.  No matter, the nice thing about Sephora in New York, you can trip and stumble across another. I ventured to an alternate location only to find my first choices (Charmed, Lust and Moody) we’re yet again sold out.  To their defense, I recognize that most of us die-hard Tarte fans have been waiting for this product for a long time so it was somewhat to be expected.

I gave up (I’ll be back for those colors), and took what I could get. I’m a firm believer in trying new things and with spring here I was willing to experiment with a bright pink; I purchased Amused.  I went home to try my latest discovery and all I can say is WOW! Being used to ‘conventional’ lip stains, this was not what I was expecting.

I have a confession; while I do appreciate lipsticks and lipgloss my real passion is for lip liners and stains.  My only issue with both is generally they dry out my lips.  However, if you handed me a lip product, had me close my eyes and asked

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Sixth Annual Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest

Ready, set, roll! It’s time for the Sixth Annual Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest! From now until May 15th all you visionaries and creative types have the opportunity to show us what you got (I’m looking at you Earth Day brides). However be warned, you are competing against some talented individuals.  Just look at this picture from last years winner! I’m so impressed.

Here’s the deal using only toilet paper in combination with your choice of tape, glue, needle, and thread (or all of the above) create a wedding dress.

To enter, submit some digital photos (front, back and side) to [email protected]. Video clips are welcome as well, but not required.

There’s no entry fee. Grand prize winner receives $1,000, 2nd place $500 and 3rd place $250. Contest runs from now until May 15th.  The winner will be announced on June 4th.

For more information and official rules (plus more images from past winners) visit www.cheap-chic-weddings.com

Blood Donors Needed! Help Make a Difference

Back in January, I tried to do my part in the Haiti earthquake relief efforts, by writing a post listing five easy ways individuals could get involved and help and pledged to do them all.  One of the ways listed was to donate blood.  Earlier I received a phone call from the Red Cross saying “I’d like to talk to you about your blood donation in January”.  Naturally, I stopped dead in my tracks and panicked; I thought the only reason the Red Cross calls was if there was something wrong with your blood.  I was wrong.  She continued with, “Are you aware that there’s currently a shortage of all blood types in NYC but especially 0+, and with just one donation you can help as many as three people? Can we count on you to make a donation?”

My answer was most definitely yes! Although I recommended they open with “We need your help” when making these types of

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DVF Ups the Ante on FREE SHIPPING!

In my post from this morning (where I drooled all over the new DVF iPhone cover), I expressed some confusion over the promo code ‘DVFSHIPFREE’ that Diane von Furstenburg posted about on their Facebook page as well as some difficulties I was experiencing while trying to order it off their website.

Go figure, I check my email and within an hour of the post going live the lovely people at Diane von Furstenberg sent me an email! They clarified the promo code ‘DVFSHIPFREE’ (to sum it up you could buy as many $400+ dresses you’d like but if there wasn’t an item in your shopping cart for under $100 –like the $20 iPhone cover, you don’t qualify for free shipping). But lets forget about that nonsense considering they shared an even better promo code with me!  Use APRILSHIP at checkout during the month of April and receive free ground shipping on

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