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recovering from my trip, lots to tell you all but having trouble uploading stuff.

We went to Sea World, Gatorland and 8 day @ Disney World.  It was amazing!!  even with all the rain and people it was completely worth it and fun.  I’ll be on tomorrow night with all the products that made it possible.

I was on vacation and didn’t get a chance to add my link this week but hope you all enjoy these fabulous reads!!

From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping.

FASHION

eye4style plans to be $990 poorer this Fall. Find out why here.Menswear Vest trend for women. Is it a Yay or Nay?

Teen Style Lounge wants your opinion on the

SHOPPING

The Well-Heeled Society is gifting their twentieth commenting subscriber a pair of My Sensual Almost Elbow-high Leather Gloves, and they get to choose from ten fashionable colors - including purple!

STYLEnosh asks you to weigh in on, “How much is too much to spend on a handbag?”.

BEAUTY

A Touch of Blusher brings you Fall 2008 Makeup Trend Report.

TheScentedLife is loving Diptyque’s Oyedo perfume as a late-summer pick-me-up!

Beauty Banter has a new favorite makeup line… and it’s purrrfect for every face!

Find out what Beauty Blogging Junkie is using to hydrate her chlorine-ravaged locks here.

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic has found her must have shadow for fall!

Recently I was honored to be asked to participate and throw a hair color party to celebrate L’Oreal’s new Feria formula.  I used to dye my hair quite regularly from 1988-2000, no staple color, just anything that tickled my fancy.  My hair is a very dark brown which I like but do get bored with sometimes!  In addition to that I have thin hair which seems so much fuller when I dye it.

I found four ladies ready and willing to dye their hair and will have those pics for you soon!!
Stay tuned for more on L’Oreal Feria color party!  Until then enjoy these expert tips from Christophe Robin, L’Oreal Paris’ color expert!
click here

Ladies, how many times have you worn you’re very best outfit and stained it?  granted this is not really beauty related but it IS a fashion lifesaver! 

To prevent stains on a recent trip I used BLOX to protect our favorites.  Just add to the fabric softener dispenser (you can also add your fabric softener if you wish), toss in the dryer and iron and you’ll stay stain free wether you’re on a vacation or staycation.

WHAT: BLOX In-Wash Clothing Protector
WHY: Protect your favorite clothes from stains and overwashing
WHERE: Online at www.PreventStains.com; free shipping
COST: $9.99 per 8oz bottle/ Buy two, get one free for $19.99

Adorable little eye roller (sorry can’t find a pic) that massages your undereye.  Just gently glide it across your undereye area at night and in 7 days or less see a reduction in under eye circles and puffiness.  Think of it as insurance when you have to look great first thing in the morning.  Skin Renew anti-puff roller is travel friendly 0.5 oz, contains caffeine and Pro-Vitamin B5.  The roller is cool and soothing.

Find out more information about Garnier’s Skin Renew Line

Rare & Precious Customized Scents

Customization that smells good and indulges the senses with fragrant goodness.  Head over to The Langham, Huntington Hotel and Spa in Pasadena to check out their custom fragrance blending service - the first spa in Southern California to offer Ajne’s services.

Loving Ajne parfumerie NO aroma-chemicals or phthalates in its fragrances or body care products, instead choosing organic essential oils, a healthier alternative for both the client and the environment. Ajne fragrances come from sustainable crops grown by farmers all over the world. I’ve read that because the ingredients are organic, some of these rare and precious oils are worth more than pure gold!

From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping.

BEAUTY

Beautiful Makeup Search wonders if the mascara madness will ever end.

Aging Fabulous explores the possibilities of Botox.

The Fragrance Fanatic introduces us to the Twice As Clean gift set.

The Scented Life is helping you choose perfumes by the horoscope.

A Touch of Blusher talks about Paul & Joe’s lilac eyeshadow.

Beauty Banter reveals the Battle of the Body Lotions… See which lotion won!

Teen Style Lounge has tried the brand-new Cover Girl WetSlicks AmazeMint lip glosses and has fallen in love…have you?

Beauty Blogging Junkie is participating in synchronized beauty blogging with Spoiled Pretty to bring you Put on your Game Face: Summer 2008 Beauty Olympics!

Steeping Beauty lures you to bed with products that induce beauty sleep.

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic check’s out Tarte’s Eye Couture Palette for Fall!

SHOPPING

eye4style is giving away a gorgeous Tracy Matthews cuff bracelet. Click here to enter!

FASHION

The Well-Heeled Society launches Penny-wise, Poshly Frugal, their sister site of economically-stylish home decor.

STYLEnosh adds a youthful edge to a grown up wardrobe.

Snarkstress wonders if she’s the only one taking issue with Katie Holmes wearing leggings, or what!?!

Just in case you’re ever on Jeopardy, and just in case there’s a category on cosmetics, you’ll be armed with these great trivia facts (index cards not included).

• Physicians Formula was the 1st mass brand to introducer bronzers – pioneering the category in 1997.
• Physicians Formula has over 40 bronzer SKU’s – the largest offering in the market.  
• Physicians Formula holds the #1 market share in bronzers in the mass market.
• Physicians Formula was the 1st brand to launch a mineral bronzer in the mass market

Physician’s Formula is fun and easy to wear and very wearable, nothing too loud or crazy, just great basics.  Lest I forget, allow me to remind you how affordable and accessible this brand is. 

Physician’s Formula is providing an interesting prize to the Bronze medalists at this year’s Olympics.  To congratulate the U.S. Women’s Bronze Medalists, Physicians Formula will be giving each of the bronze medal recipients a lifetime supply of bronzers to keep them looking sun-kissed all year long.

Control Cellulite, annihilate dead skin cells, stimulate blood circulation and on top of all that it will CLEAN your entire body logically!

Exfoliating Stretch Bath & Shower Body Cloth is so stretchy you can exfoliate your back yourself, sooooo important in the summer time! 

Self-reliance is the most beautiful thing I can think of, cleanlogic never disappoints with the quality and efficacy of their products.  Check out their entire line of exfoliating gloves, cloths and sponges.

Shu Uemura has a new collection of false eyelashes that are batting their way to the top.  The result of an artistic collaboration with Dutch design duo, Viktor & Rolf, the lashes are encased in a luxurious box and come with a masquerade eye mask.

The three lash looks are a stand alone accessory, inspired by V & R’s latest collection.  I’m convinced the Wing Couture, is inspired by paper clips, you have to see these on to notice I think.  I’m totally intrigued by  Swirl Couture and Rhombus Couture.

  Viktor & Rolf Wing Couture

 Viktor & Rolf Swirl Couture

  Viktor & Rolf Rhombus Couture

Since I’m an eyelash novice I may work my way up to the big leagues and start with Shu Uemura’s mink-inspired synthetic lash.

All Photo Credits: www.shuuemura.com