It’s pink, it’s girly, it’s Hello Kitty! Sanrio and Epson have teamed up to create a Hello Kitty laptop. However, reports are that it isn’t all that powerful and not worth the high price tag (see Engadget story). It is cute though!

You can also get in the blue airplane version:

Right now I believe the only place you can get one is through Sanrio Japan.

Jamie over at The Beauty of Life wrote up a nice feature of Beauty and Fashion Tech and Girl Gloss.

You can read it here!

I tend to be a big Stila fan. Their items are expensive, but the quality is usually incredible. Stila’s entry into the area of lip and cheek stain is no different. This is simply one good quality stain.

The picture below is taken in sunlight and shows the stain applied both thickly and thinly. Note that my skin is very pale, especially on my arm! So on most people the stain will not be quite that vivid:

The stain itself is a nice berry red that, like most stains, looks quite natural in appearance on the lips, especially if applied lightly. On my pale cheeks, I needed to use a very light touch, but liked the shade quite a bit.The stain did take a bit longer than some to dry when I tested it, but it then lasted well. The applicator is also wonderful. If you are familiar with Stila’s lipglazes, it is the same applicator–a built in brush that the product is twisted/clicked up into. I love that type of design, but do be careful not to overload the brush!

I count this one as another big winner from Stila!

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Yesterday, I reviewed John Frieda Sheer Blonde Lustrous Touch Shampoo and Conditioner. Now you can win a set of Lustrous Touch Shampoo and Conditioner for either blonde or brunette hair. By the way, I think the brunette version would be also be just fine for redheads. Note that these will not alter your hair color. They are just formulated to compliment different hair colors.

I will be giving away one of each set. Here is how to enter:

Between now and midnight May 20, leave a comment stating why you like John Freida products or why you would like to try them. Also state which set you want to win–Blonde or Brunette. You don’t have to write much, but just saying “hi” or a similar one or two word phrase won’t get you an entry! Be sure to include your email address in the comment form. Note that when email is added in the form, it is not publicly shown and I will not use the addresses any purpose other than notifying the winner. One entry per household. Multiple entries will be disqualified.

On May 21, I will randomly draw a winner for each set: One from those who said they wanted a blonde set and one from those who said they wanted the brunette set. I will announce the winners here and I will also send them an email. The winners will have seven days to contact me to claim the prize.

Good luck!

I recently tried John Frieda Sheer Blonde Lustrous Touch Strengthening Shampoo and John Frieda Sheer Blonde Lustrous Touch Strengthening Conditioner. Both are welcome and nicely affordable additions to my hair care routine!

It seems like I have developed a taste for expensive hair products. Lately my shampoo and conditions carry names likes Ojon or Fekkai, which is about as expensive as they come. So it is quite a relief to find something that I really like in the inexpensive drugstore brands!

John Frieda Sheer Blonde Lustrous Touch does a nice job of moisturizing color treated or highlighted hair and leaving it in wonderful condition. The shampoo provides more moisture than some of my more expensive items, and the conditioner is a great detangler. Alos, the first few times that I used the products, I commented that my hair was much softer than usual. But the best part about these products is that they are only around $ 6 each. Not bad at all!

The only downside I have seen using the items is that I find the need to add a stronger conditioner formulated for smoothing every few days. Otherwise, even though my hair stays very soft, I get a bit of frizziness.

For the Brunettes out there, there is also a set for you! Just look for the John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Lustrous Touch Strengthening Shampoo and John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Lustrous Touch Strengthening Conditioner at drugstores and grocery stores near you.

I also have a couple of sets of John Frieda products to giveaway.  Come back tomorrow for details on how to win!

Revlon, like just about everyone else, has entered the mineral makeup market. I rate their effort, Revlon Colorstay Mineral Foundation in the fair to OK category–I just can’t find anything special about this one.

This powder foundation provides decent sheer coverage at a fairly good price. For those that require an included brush, it also includes one that is serviceable, although it is rather small. I would recommend the L’Oreal mineral makeup instead for those who really want their minerals to come prepackaged with a brush (read review).

Unfortunately, there are also several issues with the product. The packaging does not allow for easy use with a different brush because the mouth of the shaker is narrow. I did not fare well trying to cram my favorite kabuki brush in it, and was unable to tap off excess back into the container without making a mess.

Also on the unfortunate side is Revlon’s decision to cut the product with both talc and bismuth. Leaving out the talc allows mineral makeup to provide better coverage and bismuth can cause irritation and itching in some people. For a drugstore mineral makeup without talc and bismuth that has a nice standard container for use with personal brushes, try Maybelline Mineral Power instead. Other higher end options, such as Jane Iredale (highly recommended), are available online.

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BEAUTY

Beautiful Makeup Search picks some great makeup for the multi-tasking Mom.

NY Spender loves her new T3 Tourmaline wet-to-dry flat iron!

ParisB of My Women Stuff shares some thought on the new Origins Organics face lotion.

Viva Woman takes a closer look at toners, toning mists and facial sprays and examines how each is suited for different skin types.

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog interviews MAC Cosmetics Senior Makeup Artist Jennifer Karsten and gets the skinny on how it’s like to work with Kanye West.

Beauty Bento Box learns a thing or two about eye makeup via a MAC fafi eye makeover.

Beauty Secrets Revealed shares a Tropical Hair Conditioner Recipe for Silky and Shiny Hair

Beauty and Fashion Tech tries out a number of products from the new Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Line and posts a picture of the completed look.

Beauty Match discovers Cossidia Rejuvenating Capsules: Nanotechnology skincare!

FASHION

Style…a work in progress ponders whether jewelry can have the evil eye when she says ” Wish me luck!”

Petite Fashionista got an email from Hayden’s Panettiere’s mom and she’s got some exciting news to share Once you read this, you better hurry and grab a ticket to this petite friendly event!

Sasha of Style Manila discovers a way to wear her vintage silk sari as a dress.

Tops 2 Bottoms offers the Bandeau One-Piece Swimsuit as a stylish reason to get wet this summer.

Indie Style File take a long lustful look at Vancouver Fashion Week.

Shoe Blitz features this chunky heel sandal, which is a great alternative to flats.

The Space Between My Peers recommends Making Peace With Your Body Image.

SHOPPING

ShopDiary says Gossip Girl Serena Van der Woodsen’s Burberry Prorsum The Mason Warrior Bagwill come in handy when she eventually goes to battle with her arch-nemesis, Georgina Sparks.

Shopalicious shows you how to impress your Mom on Mother’s Day with this charming Ava Rose wicker handbag — and get 15% off too!

Her Accessories has been blogging about her favorite picks for Mother’s Day and has posted her favorite picks - sure to win you Mom points!

All that & a found a gorgeous knife pleat dress that will take you through summer