Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly RoundUp - May 27, 2012

• Has blush ever mystified you? Retrodiva takes a look at some tips and techniques to make sure your blush is perfect for you.Is the skin around your nails in bad shape? Would you do anything to fix it?
• Jessika from polish insomniac shows you her latest Holy Grail item – but would you spend that much $$$?
• BlushingNoir has gone on a Revlon Swatch-A-Thon! Click to see 70 products from Revlon used in eye looks, as well as swatched and reviewed!
• The Lacquered Lady shares with us her best tips for staying beautiful and confident this summer. What will be her number one tip?
• Glitter.Gloss.Garbage shows off swatches of theBalm palette.
• Beauty Info Zone shows off Eyeko Skinny Brush mascara. Both Marcia and Lisa are in love!
• Phyrra shows you her newest lust, the Sugarpill Heart Breaker quad. She compares it to some of her other favorite shadows, too!
• Lola from lola’s secret beauty blog has rediscovered just how much she loves the Hakuhodo Kokutan M & MLL eye shadow brushes – they are gorgeous, effective, and joyous to use!
• The Beauty Professor shares three luxury beauty products that effortlessly take you from Spring to Summer…it is time to glow!
• Laura from My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog is hosting a giveaway for Minerals Mate, a handy tray for mixing and applying any form of makeup!
• OPI, ORLYs and Color Clubs, Oh my! Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom is co-sponsoring a super awesome fantastic giveaway!
• The Stepford Witch swatches and reviews a lovely cream cheek product from The Face Shop.
• The Crumpet started a 66 day Summer Nail Challenge going all the way through to September. Take a peek or join in!
• Perilously Pale shares with us the complete set of four new limited edition Rouge d’Armani lip glosses from the Armani Beauty Summer 2012 collection.
• Spontaneous Chick posted five MoroccainOil reviews.
• Curls N Pearls is all kinds of inspired by Miley’s gorgeous look at the Billboard Music Awards, reminiscent of Brigitte Bardot.
• The Pink Sith broke up with her old eye primer in order to start a romance with LORAC Behind The Scenes Eye Primer. Her new love.
• Hello Dollface wants to know: do you want perfect hair? Get it with these products from Matrix!
• Love free stuff? How about a free L’Occitaine facial…and a giveaway for your own Angelica Instant Hydration Mask? BeautyXpose has you covered.
• Looking for an amazing summer neon polish? Nails and Noms shows us this great set of minis from the Orly Feel The Vibe Collection!
• Mally Beauty claims that her Face Defender is so amazing, you’ll never need to powder your face again. Check out Erin from Scandalous Beauty‘s verdict.
• Miss L found out if Mavala Eye-Lite Double Lash Night Treatment makes your lashes thicker and longer in 30 days.
• Prime Beauty finds a less expensive alternative to her beloved WEN Cleansing Conditoner with theMarc Anthony Oil of Morocco Argan Oil Collection in her latest Splurge v.s. Steal!
• Mina Slater from Fabulous Awesomeness swatches Pretty In Pink color-changing nail polish by Del Sol!

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Winners of the Green Lyme Disease Awareness and Mental Health Month Contest!

Congratulations to the 3 winners of the contest.  Winners were chosen by a panel of beauty/nail experts and enthusiasts!   Are you ready?

Winner for the Green Manicure Category:

Diana used Nubar Reclaim with an accent nail of China Glaze L8R G8R.  What a beautiful holo mani!

Winner for the Green Nail Art Category:

Patricia of Southern Sisters Blog used--Zoya Apple (base) Black and Clear for water marble and Layla Mercury twilight for dots.

Winner of the Green Make Up Category:

Lefum aka Leah used  MAC Aquadisiac on the outer lid and bitter on the inner lid with Medusa's Makeup Mary Jane as an accent. eyeliner is MAC Pearlglide Intense Eyeliner in Undercurrent on the top/wing and CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus eye pencil in 200 Black Onyx.  Mascara is Cover Girl Lash Blast Fusion in Very Black.

Now for the prizes!!!

Each one of you wins a bottle of the highly sought after Floam Polish by Nail Venturous.  If you already have this polish or if it's just not you, let me know, I have back up prizes or gift cards for the value of the polish.

Thanks so much for everyone's entries, they were all wonderful!  More than anything, thank you for supporting two very important causes!  I will be posting everyone's entries here later this week.

Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly RoundUp - May 13, 2012

Gia of Bottles and Bottles of Polish shares tons of pictures of the cutex 5 minute manicure set from 1930 she found, and the pamphlet that came with it showing how to give yourself the perfect manicure.

This week, Beauty-with-Attitude reviews some new Hypoallergenic Makeup. Stay tuned for a giveaway!

Retrodiva takes a look at some great new lipstick formulations just in time for spring.

Always in search of perfect orange polishes, Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom brings you a look at the gorgeous Salon Perfect Tangy Tangerine.

BlushingNoir shows off a laid back Summer eye look using the new NARS Trio Eyeshadow in Ramatuelle!

Glitter.Gloss.Garbage shows off swatches of MAC Russian Red Lipstick.

Jessika from polish insomniac shows us Lillibet’s Jubilee, a polish created by butter LONDON to honour the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne!

Laura from My Newest Addiction creates a blinged out mani with Chanel Delight and Essie A Cut Above.

Beauty Info Zone has an amazing giveaway for the US and Canada. Win $280 worth of Biobliss skincare and wrinkle patches. The giveaway is open until May 16th at 11:59 p.m. EST. Enter now!

Phyrra has great photo tips for beauty bloggers.

Are you a beauty sample junkie? Enter to win a Total Beauty Collection beauty sample box at Pammy Blogs Beauty!

Lola from lola’s secret beauty blog is doing cartwheels because she is so thrilled by the ethereal luminescent glow that she gets from Rouge Bunny Rouge’s Seas of Illumination Highlighting Liquid in Sea of Tranquility. This is true love!

This week, Miss L reviewed L´Oreal Volume Million Lashes Extra-Black Mascara.

Polarbelle finally managed to capture Nars Pure Matte Lipstick in Moscow and is dying to show it to you.

Michelle from Beauty Bestiesgot high definition eyesreviewing Rimmel London Glam’eyes in Royal Blue.

Here is Jail Bait form Spoiled Nail Polish, a bright orange manicure at a drugstore price is found on Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful this week!

The Lacquered Lady shows us the beautiful Essie Barefoot in Blue!

This week, Beauty from Lizr reviewed one of her favorite palettes by Too Faced.

Whether you are a die hard Le Metier de Beaute fan or someone who has yet to try the brand, Perilously Pale shows you why the Le Metier de Beaute Blush Kit Kaleidoscope is a MUST HAVE.

Spontaneous Chick discusses the most bold and exciting Summer 2012 beauty trends.

Looking for an evening serum that actually works? Beauty Professor shares her simple nightly routine involving Sunday Riley Modern Skincare’s Good Genes!.

The Stepford Witch shows you swatches of a wonderful everyday lip color – Vendanges Lipstick from the NARS Summer 2012 Collection.

The Beauty Delicacy snags htf Revlon CustomEyes Shadow + Liner Beach Beauty.

Blondycandy shows how to achieve Scarlett Johansson’s Vogue cover look using Smashbox

 products

Micheleista, The Beauty Hunter,is ready for summer with Giorgio Armani Summer 2012 collection. Hope you’re ready for summer like she is.

China Glaze Capitol Colors - Hunger Games - Agro and Harvest Moon

Today, I am bringing you two more polishes from the China Glaze Capitol Colors Collection, inspired by the Hunger Games Movie.  Both polishes were 2 easy to apply coats.  I started with Agro so it would fit in with the  May theme of Green for Lyme Disease Awareness Month and Mental Health Month.  This is one of my favorite colors from the collection along with Harvest Moon.  Enjoy!

Agro - Moss Green with Gold Shimmer

Harvest Moon - Crystalized Copper Shimmer

Remember my Green Contests will be ending May 15th and an independent panel of judges will pick the winners.  You still have time to enter!  What do you think of the two colors above?  What were your favorites from the collection?  Have you seen the movie yet?

It's So Easy Nail Art Launches New Website

IT’S SO EASY® NAIL ART LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

Los Angeles, Calif. (May 2012) - From catwalks to sidewalks around the world, the word on everybody’s tips is nail art! Anything is possible on the tiny canvases, where works of art can be customized to compliment any skin tone, outfit or other artistic inspirations. Join in on the fun and visit the NEW It’s So Easy® Nail Art website at www.itssoeasynails.com.

Created for nail lovers everywhere, the It’s So Easy® website features a Nail Art Community. Fans can upload their nail designs, regardless of experience level, and interact with others through Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter.

          Finger art fanatics can have their wishes granted through the It’s So Easy® Product Section by creating a personalized Wish List. Users can select from Stripe Rites, loose glitters, cracked ice, rhinestones and more, then print or email to have their list on hand when visiting their nearest It’s So Easy® store location.

          Need inspiration? The growing How-To page offers quick and easy nail art tutorials that can be accomplished in a few easy steps. A What You Need list is available to help visitors create their desired look.

About It’s So Easy®

Nothing is impossible when it comes to nail art and It’s So Easy®, a line of tools and accessories to create the ultimate nail creations. It’s So Easy®offers Stripe Rites, rhinestones, loose glitter, cracked ice, sealers and dryers, brushes and more to create fashionable, funky or festive fingers. Visit the website at www.itssoeasynails.com for more information.

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Julep - Intro Maven Box for 1 penny!

Julep is offering their Introduction Maven Boxes for 1 Penny again!  Click on the link or the picture in my sidebar, use Code:  SHAREONMAY when checking out.  Start earning your own free monthly boxes.

Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly RoundUp - May 5, 2012

Jeanie at Midnight Manicures brings you Girly Bits Magically Delicious and Orly Green Apple. It is Lyme Disease Awareness and Mental Health Month, show us your green in support!

Laura at My Newest Addiction shared her favorite productsfrom April 2012.

Sara is READY at Beauty Beginner to share a periwinkle and purple look using bareMinerals.

Lola from lola's secret beauty blog decided to step outside of her Hakuhodo brush comfort zone and try the Rouge Bunny Rouge Large Eye Shader Brush, and she's so happy that she did!

Phyrra gives you the ultimate How to Care for Colored Hair Guide.

Polarbelle has a giveaway you can win featuring Hydroxatone AM/PM Anti-Wrinkle Complex and Declatone Neck & Decolette' Complex. Enter to win!

This week, Beauty Professor shares her love for Rouge Bunny Rouge Fleur Parfait Glassy Gloss.

This week, Miss L shows her mani with cute water decals and shares a video tutorial how she applies them.

BeautyJudy gives a round up of many new beauty,skincare and haircare products launched or launching on QVC in the next few months.

Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom shows off two of the ORLY Dark Shadows limited edition polishes Mysterious Curse and Grave Mistake.

It's back!  Jessika from polish insomniac gives us a heads up on this year's Sephora Sun Safety Kit!

Retrodiva compares the new Annick Goutal Nuit Etoilee to a cool Scandinavian night.

This week, Curls N Pearls shares a quick, easy and inexpensive way to upgrade your updo.

Get ready to unleash your wild side! See what The Makeup Divas shares about the new LORAC Wild For TANtalizer Collection.

Spontaneous Chick has a OCC Lip Tar Review featuring a gorgeous blue color found at the OCC event in NYC.

Great palettes, cute polish, and more! Pammy Blogs Beauty shares her favorite products for the month of April 2012 in her Star Products post. Be sure to check it out!

Beauty and Fashion Tech Kicks off a month of beauty tips with help from 45 other bloggers in the 30 Days of Beauty series. Visit daily through the month of May!

Some faves Beauty-with-attitude Shares her Laura Geller faves Be sure to check it out!l.

Beauty Info Zone has fallen in love with Le Metier de Beaute’s 5 spring pink lipsticks. Once you see them it will be hard to pick out a favorite.

The Lacquered Lady shares one of her best kept summer hair secrets!

Gia shares one of her favorite old polishes, topped with a holographic konad design, plus gives you a chance to win a bottle of it and more!

The Guerlain by Emilio Pucci Summer 2012 Terra Azzurra Collection had Perilously Pale swooning. In an exercise up utmost restraint she purchased only one item from the collection. I wonder what it was?

Winner - Beauty Blog Coalition - May Day Competition

Thank you to all who signed up, followed, liked, tweeted and more for the May Day Competition!  We really appreciate your love and support.  The winner, Susan from the UK has already claimed her prize - enjoy it!  Stay tuned for more from the Beauty Blog Coalition!

Thanks again to the lovely sponsors of this competition!

PolishGalore	Beauty Swatches
Moxie Reviews	Glitter Gloss Garbage
Polarbelle	Prime Beauty
Phyrra	Midnight Manicures
Naturally, Nancy	Blushing Noir
Perilously Pale	Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom
My Highest Self	Pretty In Dayton
Beauty Info Zone	Retrodivas's Beauty
The Plastic Diaries	Emily Hudspeth
Beauty And Fashion Tech	FutureDerm

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Press Release - China Glaze 2012 Summer Neons Collection

Heat Up Your Summer with China Glaze® Summer Collection

Los Angeles, CA – (March 2012):  The sun has nothing on you this summer!  Rival its brightness and heat with China Glaze® Summer 2012 collection,Summer Neons.  Featuring 12 new sizzling shades perfect for surf, sand and nightlife, the all new hot hues in China Glaze® Summer Neons include:

·         Pink Plumeria: Light pink with gold shimmer

·         Under the Boardwalk: Fluorescent raspberry

·         Splish Splash: Bright sky blue shimmer

·         Love’s A Beach: Sizzling hot pink

·         Hang-Ten Toes: Bubblegum neon with iridescent purple shimmer

·         Beach Cruise-r: Glimmering fuchsia grape

·         Orange You Hot?: Bright orange with attention-grabbing gold glimmer

·         Surfin’ For Boys: Glistening bright coral

·         Flirty Tankini: Shimmery strawberry smoothie pink

·         Ride the Waves: Dark ocean blue

·         I’m With the Lifeguard: Glimmering lime green

·         Sun-Kissed: Hot highlighter yellow

Also available 8-piece box collection featuring Under The Boardwalk, Ride The Waves, I’m With The Lifeguard, Sun-Kissed, Orange You Hot?, Surfin’ For Boys, Flirty Tankini and Pink Plumeria.

China Glaze® Summer Neons will be available as open stock colors and 12-piece counter display.  Individual polishes retail for $7 MSRP and the 8-piece box set retails for $56.  China Glaze® Summer Neons will be available at fine salons and beauty supply stores nationwide in June 2012.

 

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