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Apr 2, 2013

One Handed Balm: Vault Tinted Lip Balm

April 2, 2013 By Carleenp 2 Comments

Vault Tinted lip balm serves a unique need. You can easily open and close it with one hand. The balm has a spring and flip top cap. To open, you simply pull down on the tube while putting your little finger under the base. It will pop open and lock into place.

Once open, you can apply the balm and then it is easily closed, again with just one hand, by pushing the tab on the back of the tube.

The balm itself is lightly tinted. It feels nice, is made with natural ingredients, and has SPF 15. The company also makes a sport balm that I might buy. I could sometimes use the ability to apply balm one handed when running or cycling.

I think this is totally cool! You can get it here at the Vault site or here on Amazon.com.

Disclosure: This review is based on a product provided to me by a representative of Vault Lip Balm.

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Apr 1, 2013

Makeup Wars: Unique New Spring Trends

April 1, 2013 By Carleenp 13 Comments

Press Samples

There are some really unique and fun spring trends this year and this week the Makeup Wars bloggers are featuring their favorites.

One of the more interesting trends to gain traction this season has been the retro Rockstar Barbie look, especially with women over age 40. The trend started when designer Allan Sherwood used the look to showcase his new 80’s inspired line during New York Fashion Week. From there, actresses Sandra Sisso and Ana Suarez jumped on the bandwagon, wearing the makeup look from the line to the Academy Awards. Given that women over 40 love these actresses and also remember the original looks well, it is no surprise that variations of it are being worn again by that age group.

Below is Sandra Sisso’s Oscar’s look.

Ana Suarez recently wore the look yet again when she posed for a particular magazine. I can’t show you the full picture on this one, so you can guess the magazine!

In case you don’t remember her, here is the original Rockstar Barbie. Given the rich culture, talented musicians, and inspiring fashion of the 80’s, I am not at all surprised to see these influences coming back as the latest trend.

To create an 80’s Rockstar Barbie look, all you need to do is grab pastels. A lot of pastels. MAC is usually pretty good for this (I think these were all press samples given to me for review).

I did a look up using various MAC items. Here it is. If you are going to do this look, don’t forget to add a fluffy scarf. It is a key element of the look. Also, although it is quite bright, women are wearing this as a daytime look, even wearing it to the office.

Another key to the look is to not blend your eye shadow and really play up the blush and lips (I am wearing MAC Matte Candy Yum Yum with a bit of sparkly lavender gloss over it) . Focus instead on strips of color. MAC paint pots work quite well for this.

Previously only younger women would go for looks like this, perhaps for parties or clubs. But now it is all the rage for women in the 40-60 age range. If you are a teen, show this to your mother. She will know all about it! If she doesn't, she will want to try it!

So, have you tried this look yet? If not, what are you waiting for! You can also see some great new trends for spring at the links below.

Update: April Fools!

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Apr 1, 2013

Spring Trend Report, Vivid Lips From Target

April 1, 2013 By Carleenp 2 Comments

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Spring is here and vivid lips are one of the hot trends for the new season. Here is how to get on the trend affordably with products from Target.

Sonia Kashuk and Maybelline Vivids

For a good range of colors, the Target Sonia Kashuk line offers a number of affordable lip products, some of which come in bright vivid shades. The shade Red Orange is pictured in the center below.

For even more vivid color, some of my favorite new lipsticks this year come from the Maybelline Vivids line. The affordable lipsticks have outstanding pigment and they wear extremely well. I have worn mine through a meal with no issues. On the left below is the shade Hot Plum and on the right is Vivid Rose. You can see me wearing Vivid Rose here.

Maybelline Color Whisper

Another great line of products again comes from Maybelline. The Color Whisper Series offers moisturizing lipsticks that are more sheer, yet still vivid in color. I have bought several of these now and plan to go back for more. I simply love them.

Below are the shades Rose For Attraction, Berry Ready, and Mad For Magenta.

These are all great ways to get a new vivid lip look without spending a fortune. Head on over to Target to see them all in person.

It’s Time for Springtime.

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Target via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Target.