tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108398392012-01-27T03:00:18.934-05:00Blogdorf Goodman is a mishmash of beauty product reviews, musings on fashion and swooning over fragrances.Annieytownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16993468010981708933noreply@blogger.comBlogger42971100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10839839.post-26401714471693336242012-01-20T08:54:00.002-05:002012-01-20T08:59:16.779-05:00

Have you ever despaired of not having a place to gush over Frederic Malle's Carnal Flower? The dream has been realized. Frederic Malle has joined facebook. http://on.fb.me/fmallefb So far the page has discussed the candles, included quotes from the new book "Frederic Malle: On Perfume Making" and the greatness of Une Fleur de Cassie. This fragrance does not get enough love or appreciation. Let

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I just opened the press release for Lancome's Spring 2012 collection.  I had to post it because it looks like a spring collection should look like.  It is bright cool waters and whispery pinks. Like a tropical paradise. You just want to jump in that picture. I love the looks of the pink powder with the etched Lancome rose and that lipstick tube. I am currently having a "mint" moment. I have been

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A preview by Jessica M I’ve mentioned before, here and on Now Smell This, that I’m a devoted admirer of Anna Sui’s fashion and her overall style, including her fragrance and cosmetics lines. I attended a party at the flagship Anna Sui boutique during Fashion Week last month, and I promised Annie a post about it; my non-blogging life has been busier than usual this fall, so I’m a little late,

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By Melanie Parker I’ve been on a break from my typical dark nails this autumn. There’s a bevy of beautiful new colors out by OPI, Orly, and China Glaze, but I’ve been playing it demure with pale pinks and and occasional mid-toned plum. I got engaged last month and it’s been all about the diamond ring. I’ve named her Juliette. My beau bought her for me and bought himself a Chromebook at the same

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I'd like to be under the sea In an octopus' garden in the shade He'd let us in, knows where we've been In his octopus' garden in the shade (The Beatles) I have been slightly obsessed and enamored with the Chanel show. Everything from the octopus garden set to that Aurora Borealis white sequined jacket that will most likely wind up in the closet of Rachel Zoe.  Pearls peppered the model's 

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I Love New York by Bond No. 9 Bond No. 9 is starting a new fragrance series in their collection. After the great success with the collaboration with the Warhol Foundation, Bond is partnering with the I Love NY brand for a series of 15 fragrances. This series will center on scents inspired by the Empire State. I have no idea what future scents are planned but the idea of a Hudson Valley or

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A review of Kate Spade Supercalifragilipstick By Jessica M and Angie W Poppy King, the Lipstick Queen, is sharing her talent and knowledge in several collaborations this year. She has created a signature lipstick for J. Crew, a range of seven lipsticks for the Boots no. 7 makeup line (soon available in the U.S.!), and a set of four lippies for the design house Kate Spade. The four shades in

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By Melanie Parker When the MAC Bloggers’ Obsession Collection launched this month, I was excited. It is always good when a company embraces the opinions of those who truly love products, colors, and are tuned into what is missing from the market place. We've already seen great things when bloggers partner with nail polish manufacturers like Zoya, Rescue Beauty Lounge, and Barielle. None of the

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Here are the promised fuchsia lippie swatches: From left to right: Givenchy Vamp Pink(21), MAC Candy Yum Yum, Maybelline Color Sensational Fuchsia Fever, MAC Show Orchid, MAC Trimming Talk and MAC Lickable. Above, left to right: Givenchy Vamp Pink(21), MAC Candy Yum Yum and Maybelline Fuchsia Fever Above, left to right: MAC Show Orchid, MAC Trimming Talk and MAC Lickable. Photo Credit: Blogdorf

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I have been in the throes of a fuchsia fever. This current obsession reached a frenzied pitch with a blurb on fuchsia lippies in Allure. I just can not get enough of the cheerfulness of a bright pink. You just can not wallow in the doldrums of life with a lippie built on happiness and good cheer.  This Maybelline is all kinds of resplendent neon. Full of optimism. The brightness is very similar

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A review of Essence Cosmetics “Blossoms etc.” Limited Edition Collection By Jessica M Essence Cosmetics releases several Limited Edition seasonal collections per year, and the offering for this spring and summer in the United States, called Blossoms Etc., is my favorite yet. It features “gentle pastel shades and floral designs,” with the good quality and low prices that Essence is known for. I’

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I have attended only one sample sale in my life. My dear friend, Angie, took us to a nameless sale in a basement space somewhere in NYC. I was blown away by the prices. It was wild. Here is the scoop on a Vena Cava sample sale happening in June.  Let us know if you attend and if you get anything mindblowing. What has been your best score at a sample sale? Make us jealous in the comments.

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Some new products from Essence Cosmetics A review by Jessica M About a year ago, I reported on the United States launch of Essence Cosmetics, a German beauty line that has turned out to be one of my favorite bargain brands. I was especially impressed by Essence’s mascaras (All Eyes on Me and Multi-Action are my favorites), blush brush, and nail polishes, and they’ve all gained permanent places

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I was watching Interview with a Vampire on the Syfy channel. I forgot how magnificent Kirsten Dunst was as Claudia, the child vampire. She was bewitching. Her career has had its moments. But I never doubted that she would survive and return in glory. Kirsten is getting rave reviews for her role in Melancholia. She has also won the best actress award at the Cannes film festival. During the media

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Le Labo for Anthropologie By Patti F Ms. Blogdorf and I love to make a quick stop in the Anthropologie store in Cleveland, on our way to visit the gang for a day of shopping, lunching, shopping, sniffing new perfumes, trying on shoes, and chatting over coffee. We browse Anthropologie in search of any new fragrances, checking sale racks, and loving the decorator section of the store

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I think I know a little "something" about incense. I attended catholic school throughout my adolescence. Incense is equal parts comforting and terrifying. Sometimes it takes me back to disapproving nuns and long masses. Incense can smell dry, dark, resinous, earthy, grassy, rose-like with bursts of a slight lemon edge. There are many type of incenses used in fragrance. Frankincense, also called

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It is not easy being green. It is also not easy writing about greens. This was a surprisingly difficult note to tackle. Very labor intensive. Green notes can range from the previously reviewed fig to tomato leaves.There is something to be said about the scent of freshly mowed grass. Who knew a note of "boxed hedge greens" could bring me to my knees? Well...Maison Martin Margiela did! He created

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I am continuing the 40 Days and 40 Nights series for this week. It is for a myriad of reasons. 1. I am trying to avoid all the Royal Wedding chatter.This means I will be avoiding the television, twitter and all websites.This will be a "Royal Free" zone. I am not smitten with Kate.  There. I said it. 2. There are notes that we did not get around to dishing about! Today we are going to discuss

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Into The Woods By Patti F It is impossible for me to begin a review of fragrances that have wood notes, without saying that it is impossible to find even a few of my fragrances that don't have wood notes. From my freshest, lightest eaux, to my deepest, rich chypres and orientals, woods are everywhere in the base of the fragrances that sit on my perfume shelves and trays. But there is a

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Vanilla is derived from vanilla orchids. These vine-like orchids grow and wrap around existing trees or poles. Vanilla is native to Mexico, but grows throughout the tropics. Madagascar is the largest vanilla producer. Vanilla is the second most expensive spice due to the extensive labor to grow and ferment the pods. It takes a whole lot of pixie magic to prepare vanilla for perfumery. According

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Gilding the Lily By Jessica M For my last contribution to this “40 Days...” series, I thought I’d write a few words about lily notes in perfume -- not to be confused with lily-of-the-valley, which Patti has already discussed so beautifully. The lily is such a symbolic flower. The fleur-de-lys, or “lily flower,” is an emblem of France. A lily often represents purity, and in Christianity, it is

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Cinnamon and Nutmeg By Patti F The husband can't cook. He can grill. Those are two entirely different things, of course. A Caveman should know how to cook meat over an open fire, and he is good at that, for sure. But cooking, like as in pots and pans and an oven or a stove, no. His one attempt was a disaster. He told me he knew how to make the best Chicken Cacciatore I would ever taste in my

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Gourmand fragrances are any scents that are "foodie" in nature. These fragrances can smell like a decadent cupcake or a crisp fall apple. I have a great appreciation for a dark chocolate note and anything with gooey marshmallows. Coffee adds a great jolt to a fragrance dry down. Kilian's Love Don't Be Shy is a spongy, sweet confection of a fragrance. The inspiration is the marshmallow. Love

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Lily of The Valley by Patti F My Grandpa (the Roman one, not the Sicilian) had a green thumb. I swear that he could plant a stone, and a week later he'd have a tree growing. He had a talent, legendary among the old neighborhood old-timers, to be able to graft branches from plum trees. He didn't talk much, but he showed his love in non-verbal ways. On Sundays, after dinner, he'd sit me down in

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The Lavender Hill Mob By Jessica M The smell of lavender is so familiar that we don’t always appreciate it. Sometimes we write it off as commonplace, old-fashioned, even boring – but I’m taking this opportunity to reconsider it with an open mind (and an open nose!). Lavender oil is produced from the stalks and flowers of the lavender plant, and it smells herbal and slightly flowery at the same

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The idea for this post came to me yesterday. I thought it would be fun to focus on "offbeat" or slightly twisted fragrance notes. There are several perfume houses who are notorious for pushing the envelope in perfumery.  They craft fragrances that are compelling and sometimes unwearable. The best perfume craftsman is Christopher Brosius. He is the gentleman behind the great Demeters and his own

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Pepper Patti by Patti F Along with shopping for perfumes and talking about perfumes and sharing perfumes with my perfume-loving friends, we have many other things in common. We love beautiful fashion, pretty jewelry, the latest fabulous cosmetics (lipsticks!) and then there are shoes. So, the conversation at lunch often turns to these other subjects in addition to fragrances. On our table at the

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The Sweetest Fig by Angie W. Figs, ugh. Before I developed an appreciation for fig fragrances, my only point of reference for figs was the disappointment of being a kid asked by a well-meaning adult if I’d like cookies and then the deflating moment of being handed a plate of Fig Newtons. Come on, no Oreos? No Girl Scout cookies? So the thought of fig used to conjure up memories of sulking over

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Fruit Salad By Patti F I'm not one of those perfume lovers who turns her nose up (pun intended!) at the mention of fruit notes in perfumes. As a matter of fact, most perfumes have at least one fruit note. We've already talked about some of them, bergamot,neroli, and grapefruit, as well as peach, one of my personal favorites. Let's talk about more of them! When I first visited the Bond No. 9

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This is a huge note to tackle in the series.  Jasmine is a heady and dazzling fume. It is a white floral that has a hint of darkness. Jasmine can be ladylike and proper.  It also can also be exotic, luscious and dangerous. Sometimes I think Jasmine can smell like a banana or the spray of a "not neutered", male, domestic cat.  That fecal note can be "off putting". Mandy Aftel describes jasmine as

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Patti's review of oakmoss fragrances was inspiring. It made me look at my own fragrance collection with a critical eye. I discovered that most of the scents on my vanity share a heliotrope note. Clearly...I am a fan. Heliotrope smells like powder, marzipan and sweet vanilla. It is wildly comforting like a blanket made of clouds. Heliotrope has been described as smelling like apple pie, Play Doh,

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Fragrance Note of the Day: Oakmoss by Patti F If there is any fragrance note that is a connecting thread among most of my perfumes, it's oakmoss. I know it immediately, as if recognizing something familiar and welcome. Oakmoss appeared in my first grown-up perfumes when I was a teen, and oakmoss anchors the base of some of my most beloved perfumes over the years, to this very day. My parents

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Mellow Yellow by Jessica M It took me a long time to realize that I like the scent of mimosa. Actually, I’ve always been a little confused about mimosa, because the tree that we call “mimosa” in the northeastern United States, with its pink powder-puff flowers, is not the mimosa that shows up in perfume. The mimosas used in perfumery are the trees of the acacia genus, a different type altogether

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Cavewoman and The Giant Peach by Patti F If you start talking about fruity notes in fragrances with your perfume pals, you'll most likely get a smirk and a groan. With a new fruity-floral scent being launched so often at the perfume counters, it's usually just more of the same, nothing interesting or special, and they go as quickly as they come. Hundreds of fragrances are launched every year. So

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Hide and Seek: Leather Note By Melanie Parker Leather is a traditional note that evokes instant thoughts of luxury. To me, leather scents are reminiscent of the best quality handbags, shoes, riding boots, and that intoxicating new car smell. Cuir, which is French for leather, is the base for many unisex scents. Leather’s best friends are oud, which is a resin from the Aqui­laria tree, oakmoss,

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Grapefruit Review by Patti FWhen it comes to fruity notes in fragrances, I like stone fruits like plum and peach. I've never been a fan of big citrus notes, especially lemon-peel types. Maybe the proliferation of lemon notes in household products is what causes me to dislike most citrus scents. I especially dislike lime notes in scents, although I love the taste of fresh lime and I use it often

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Review by CeilOil extracted from the roots of vetiver are used in perfumery often as a fixative in the base of a fragrance. But there are also many vetiver fragrances that feature and celebrate this unique smell. Vetiver is a note that can be earthy, dry, citrus-like, green, woody and astringent. But, besides the quality of the oil, and where and what conditions it is grown in, what vetiver is

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Orange Blossom SpecialBy Jessica M There are so many flowers associated with springtime, but one of my favorites is the bloom of the orange tree. Orange blossoms are tiny, white, and star-shaped. They are highly fragrant, and they were traditionally worn and carried by brides. (Very appropriately, the orange blossom is also the Florida state flower!) Natural perfumer Mandy Aftel has described

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Amber smells like a thick, sweet, resinous cloud of vanilla earth.It begins with a band-aid (camphor) opening and is peppered with leather and dark woods.It is a particular weakness of mine.I am a "weak as water" kind of girl! I go swoony for tea, violet, rose, hay, heliotrope, incense, iris, ambrette seed, black hemlock, whatever the hell is in JAR's Diamond Waters, and jasmine fragrance

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I got nasty habits, I take tea at three I have a fascination with tea based fragrances. Tea smells like comfort, leaves, chestnuts and smoke.My favorite tea scent is Takashimaya's T. It is all kinds of smoke and a thick black tea. It is a hot piping cup of sinister and mystery. It would be the perfect fragrance to wear on the Orient Express or in a Poirot novel.L'Artisan's Tea For Two is a a

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By Melanie Parker"I adore wearing gems, but not because they are mine. You can't possess radiance, you can only admire it." -Elizabeth Taylor The British-American actress Elizabeth Taylor passed away on March 23, 2011 due to congestive heart failure. In her youth, her striking violet eyes and raven hair thrust her into stardom in such roles as National Velvet and Lassie.She went on to become a

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What does the iris note smell like?I think it smells rooty and slightly powder-like.It can be confused with violets but it is less candied or green. It is more bitter, damp and earthy.I have seen it described as carrot-like, papery, raw potatoes, woody, soapy,or plummy.Mr Luca Turin describes iris more romantically and quite simply perfect. This is from his review of Frederic Malle's Iris Poudre

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Going To The Chapelby Patti F aka CavewomanSo far in our 40 Notes In 40 Days, we've been sticking to the most well-known fragrance notes. As I was looking over my perfume bottles to see what I'd like to write about, I spotted a fragrance that has been such a favorite of mine that I'm on my third bottle. And it is one that I reach for every year around this time, when we get to say goodbye to

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Almond JoyBy Jessica MI love the taste of almonds, whenever and wherever they show up---a handful or raw or salted almonds is a perfect snack, and I’m also a big fan of almond butter on toast, chewy almond confections like marzipan, nougat, or macarons, or just a sip of amaretto after a special dinner.Without even realizing that I was doing it, I’ve also gathered and used many body products and

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I have a personal weakness for beach inspired fragrances. It might have something to do with the fact that Ohio is...well...Ohio.There is no ocean breeze or sandy beach in the buckeye state. No one better dare bring up Lake Erie...or I will jump through this computer to get you.If you are a regular reader of this blog, then you have heard us moan countless times about the snow and cold. To be

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For March 20th Through March 26 2011CVSAlmay: Buy 1,get 1 50% off all cosmetics with CVS cardL'Oreal: Youth Code serum, day lotion, ye or night cream is priced at $22 with CVS cardYouth Code Starter kit is priced at $30 with CVS cardSpend $20 get $5 extra CVS bucks when you purchase L'Oreal Youth Code with CVS cardL'Oreal Telescopic, Voluminous Million Lashes, Bare Naturale mascara, True match

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Oudh by Ceilaka MUA's TussahWell… I realize that there are experts that can tell you the details about and the history of Oudh in much greater detail and can give you an encyclopedic listing of fragrances that feature oudh. But, I am not going to attempt to cover this very fascinating perfume/note with that kind of expertise. I will instead tell you how I got interested in oudh and how I feel

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The tuberose, with her silvery light,That in the gardens of MalayIs call'd the Mistress of the Night,So like a bride, scented and bright;She comes out when the sun's away.- Thomas Moore,Lalla Rookh--Light of the HaremThe best description of the tuberose note is from Luca Turin in Perfumes The Guide. It is located in his review for By Kilian's Beyond Love. Page 92 for the fragonerds."Not only is

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Something About The Sunshineby Patti FThe lovely, light bergamot note in perfumes is not usually seen on its own. Unless you take a little trip to Sicily, where you can find a bottle of Bergamotta from a street vendor for about $5 USD. This citrus fruit is grown in the south of Italy in the Calabria region and also in Sicily. From what I've been reading about bergamot, the fruit is grown mostly

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Simply DivineBy Jessica MSometimes I feel sorry for the carnation. It’s often considered a commonplace flower, even a cheap one, and it doesn’t get much respect. It was the flower that we never wanted to see in the corsages that boys gave us at school dances, and it’s a flower that we really don’t send to friends or relatives on special occasions.That’s a shame, because the carnation wasn’t

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And the sky was all violet...by Patti F aka MUA's CavewomanAs I write these perfume note reviews for Blogdorf's 40 Notes In 40 Days, one of the things I like to do is to choose one of the fragrances I own which contains that particular note. I wear it while I'm writing. So, with today's review about the violet, I went to my perfume tray to see what I would find. After a few minutes, I came to

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Everything's Is Coming Up Rosesby Patti FMy relationship with the rose had a rocky start. My next-door neighbor, many years ago, had asked me to come to dinner with her and a few other ladies, and I accepted gladly. That is, until I got in the car with her. I asked her what fragrance she was wearing, and she happily said "Ombre Rose." I was nauseous before we even got to the restaurant. I figured

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A Little Spice is Nice By Melanie ParkerDay 2Clove buds look like a regal little crown on a perch, and it is one of my favorite spicy, natural fragrances. Every time I smell pomanders made from oranges or lemons studded with cloves around the holidays, it makes me feel warm and happy.The clove, or clou de girofle in French, can be strong. Clove notes in a fragrance are pungent, so clove is a

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We have been doing the 40 Days & 40 Nights project since the Lent of 2006. It all started with primers.Back then, primers were just starting to gain popularity. It was a stretch to locate 40 primer products. We were begging for samples on the beauty floor of Bergdorfs.Last year we tackled skincare. This was the most exhausting and stressful project. It almost made me throw in the towel.My friends

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butter London's No More Waity, KatieReview by Melanie ParkerWhen butter London announced a new nail lacquer named No More Waity, Katie that looked to be a demure princess pink base with lots of sparkle, I had to order. I say “had” with a little reluctance because I think butter London is hard to find locally, they have high shipping costs (which is ridiculous considering they actually ship from

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By MUA's Cavewoman It is no secret that I have been ranting about our terrible Winter since the beginning of December when it wasn't even officially Winter yet.We started getting snow and bitter cold around that time. I think I've seen the grass on our lawn maybe twice since then. Every day, wondering if I could get out and run errands, drive to my Zumba classes, or get myself over to my Mom's

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I feel so lazy, can't do a thingMy mind is hazy just like a smoke ringI think of nothing but lying in the hayI got the spring fever bluesThe sun is shining right in my roomI feel like I was the man in the moonI'm riding high on the clouds way above usI got the spring fever bluesI wish that spring were back againTo satisfy my lazy yenI miss those days of dreamingIf birds were nestlin' in the

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Fragrance Review by MUA's Cavewoman A few days ago, I was having a phone conversation with one of my pals, and we were talking about some new perfume launches. She's a fragrance lover, and we often shop together with a few of our other friends who also love fragrances. We sniff around the counters of lovely department stores and fragrance and cosmetic boutiques, waving blotter strips in front of

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NARS worked with makeup artist Tasha Brown to create the look for Florence Welch, of Florence & The Machine for both her red carpet and performance looks.ON THE RED CARPET: “I was inspired by the thought of a beautiful English rose. With Florence’s lacy Valentino dress, we wanted to round out the look with warm shades,” said Tasha about the singer’s red carpet look. Below are the NARS products

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Celebrity makeup artist Tracey Levy took inspiration for Mila Kunis’ Oscar look directly from the star’s bold yet feminine lilac gown. The result—sultry and beautifully defined.FaceTeint Miracle Lit-from-Within FoundationBlush Subtil in Sheer AmouroseEyesColor Design 5 Pan Palette in Coral CrushColor Design Eye Shadow in ImpressLe Crayon Khôl EyeLiner in BlackHypnôse Waterproof Custom Volume

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Celebrity makeup artist Robin Fredriksz made up Cate Blanchett in icy cool tones that complemented her pale lavender gown. The focus: softly defined smoky eyes.Face Breakdown:SK-II skincare, including mask, under-eye pads and moisturizer, to prep skin Teint Lancome's Miracle Lit-from-Within FoundationLancome's Blush Subtil in Miel GlaceEyes:Color Design Eye Shadow in Latte (all over the eyes)

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Natalie Portman in RodarteBeauty by DiorJewelry by Tiffany & CoHair by Frederic Fekkai's Didier Malige Makeup artist Eileen Kastner-Delago created a glowing look for Natalie Portman, the face of Miss Dior Cherie. "I was inspired by her dress so I went with more purple tones," said Kastner-Delago.The Beauty Breakdown: Skin: Dior Capture Totale One Essential, Diorskin Nude Natural GlowFoundation

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Michelle Williams in Chanel 2011 Spring/Summer Haute CoutureMakeup Artist Jeanine Lobell Beauty Inspiration: "My inspiration was Michelle’s stunning CHANEL 2011 Spring/Summer Haute Couture gown. The dress represented Michelle’s personality - ethereal and sparkling.” Jeanine Lobell----“Michelle’s skin is so fresh and beautiful. I applied CHANEL Vitalumiere Aqua Ultra Light Skin Perfecting Makeup

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The Secret Of Chanel No. 5: The Intimate History Of The World's Most Famous Perfumeby Tilar J. MazzeoBook Review by MUA's CavewomanMystery, intrigue, royalty, politics, art, fashion, world history, smuggling, illicit love affairs, science, secrecy, and one young woman's personal history and vision are poured into a simple glass bottle almost 90 years ago. The remarkable story of that young woman,

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Agent Provocateur L'Agent Fragrance Review by MUA's CavewomanLately, I've been doing lots of emailing back and forth with my friend Angie. We're constantly talking fashion and style,we're glued to shows like Project Runway (we love Tim! We don't love Nina!) and What Not To Wear (we both love Stacy and Clinton!) and anything fashion related, especially the monthly magazines. We're both in

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Following the success of the Orgasm Illuminator, NARS introduces three new iconic shades to the Illuminator category. This collection of light-reflecting liquids glides on to refresh the skin, enhance the complexion and create a shimmering incandescence. The Illuminators can be used to highlight bare skin or to light up your makeup as it lights the skin from within.COPACABANA - Like its namesake

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A review of five tinted lip balmsBy Jessica MThere’s a new generation of tinted lip balms showing up in stores these days, and they have wearable colors, soothing moisture, and more natural ingredients than we’ve seen before. To mention just a few: Korres and Burt’s Bees have added new products to their already-adored lip offerings, Tarte has introduced new shades and improved its packaging, LUSH

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Who: Revlon’s Global Artistic Director, Gucci Westman, backstage at TemperleyWhat: Revlon’s Global Artistic Director, Gucci Westman, created a beautiful look inspired by the designer herself, pairing a beautiful bright red lip with a smoky purple eye for a powerful but chic look. “Alice Temperley is a stylish, successful woman. She was the perfect inspiration and loves a red lip. I also wanted to

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Chris Benz had a Southern Gothic sensibility on his mind when creating his Fall 2011 collection. Indeed, it was his recent travels to Savannah, Georgia, for his role as a mentor at The University for Creative Careers (SCAD), which sparked a collection brimming with dark beauty. To counter this lady-like look, lead makeup artist Daniel Martin went colorful, with a look that was “a little off,”

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For February 20th through Saturday February 26th 2011Rite AidMaybelline: Buy 1, get 1 50% off on cosmetics with Rite Aid Wellness Card$5+UP Reward when you purchase $20 with Rite Aid Wellness cardAlmay: Foundation, Powder, or Blush is priced at $8.99 with Rite Aid Wellness card$3+UP Reward when you purchase two Almay foundation, powder or blush with Rite Aid Wellness cardPhysicians Formula: Buy 1

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My mama told me when I was youngWe are all born superstarsShe rolled my hair and put my lipstick onIn the glass of her boudoir"There's nothin' wrong with lovin' who you are"She said, "'Cause He made you perfect, babe""So hold your head up, girl and you you'll go far,Listen to me when I say" (Lyrics from Born This Way)The latest addition to the Viva Glam lineup was launched yesterday. Lady Gaga

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Zoya's Intimate collection was designed to "recreate the custom looks developed for and inspired by the runways of New York Fashion Week - Spring 2011."The collection is my kind of take on spring. It is moody and whispery pale. It is all kinds of Heathcliff and moors. Zoya is available at http://www.zoya.com/ and the bottles retail for $7 each. Marley is a slightly murky lavender pink. Very

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Lancome is having a lippie moment!Spend $35 on Lancome-usa.com, enter code XOXO and get three full-size lipsticks free! Offer ends on 2/16/2011 (today)!You have until 11:59am EST.Happy shopping!Credit:Lancome PR

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I purchased the NARS Bento Box Set during a Saks beauty event. It was a mixture of destiny, a discount and a saks gift card.It is a limited edition (but I still see it online!) set of "two Kabuki cups that were hand-poured with a new exclusive-to-NARS lipstick formula in highly pigmented shades".The cups are engineered to fit perfectly in your hand. It triggers a crazy tactile response. You just

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Blogdorf Goodman started on Valentines day night in 2005. The early days were all about pretty coats and lip glosses. I know this blog has been ignored as of late. My friends and readers have been so patient and lovely. Thank you for checking in and humoring my lemmings.Many thanks to all my contributors over the years. Special thanks to my partner in crime, Patti aka Cavewoman. She is the

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From February 13th to February 19th 2011WalgreensMaybelline: Buy 1, get 1 50% off eye cosmeticsRevlon: Buy 1, get 1 50% off foundation,concealer, powder, blush or lip cosmetics or implementsAlmay: Buy 1, get 1 50% off cosmeticsClean & Clear: Buy 1, get 1 50% off skin careRoC: Buy 1, get 1 50% off skin careL'Oreal: Buy 1, get 1 50% off cosmeticsAveeno: Buy 1, get 1 50% off baby, skin or hair

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Padme BreakdownMakeup artist Eileen Kastner-Delago created a look inspired by "OldHollywood with a modern twist" for Portman."I wanted to give her dewy, glowing skin and slightly smokey eyes with anatural lip color," said Kastner-Delago.Skin: Dior Capture Totale High Definition Serum Foundation, Dior Skinflashin Sunbeam #003, DiorSkin Wear-Extending Invisible Retouch PowderEyes: Dior 5-Colour

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Bond No 9 is launching a third oud based fragrance for Valentines Day. This oud is less masculine than the previous incarnations. It begins with a rich plummy top note followed by a truly spectacular saffron note. The saffron note just "sings" and is lightly peppered with orange zest.The mid-intermission stars the oud note. This oud is thick and syrupy. It is mixed with a nosegay of roses, rooty

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For January 2nd Through January 8th 2011TargetAlmay: Intense i-color is priced at $5Jergens: 21 oz lotion is priced at $5Crest: 14 ct 3D White Advanced Vivid Whitestrips is priced at $35WalgreensCoverGirl: Buy 1, get 1 50% off cosmeticsRevlon: Buy 1, get 1 50% off foundation, concealer, powder, blush, eye or ColorBurst cosmeticsL'Oreal: Youth Code serum, lotion or cream is priced at $24.99Youth

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Another review of Edward Bess Cosmeticsby Jessica MWhen Annie first wrote about Edward Bess and his cosmetics line, Edward was showing his products on a small set of shelves on Bergdorf’s beauty floor. Three years have passed, and now he has a counter of his own, a sales staff, and a full-page ad in the latest Bergdorf Goodman catalog. Have you already seen it? Isn’t it a feast for the eyes? (It

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Happy Pink Friday Barbie & Ken Dolls!M·A·C Cosmetics and Nicki Minaj created a limited edition lipstick that is called Pink Friday. Pink Friday is also the name of Nicki's first album that launches today!I was going to use one of Nicki's lyrics for this post but...she is fairly naughty. Nicki is an impish "girly girl" with great skills and style.Nicki Minaj is one of us.A hardcore MAC fan who

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La Mer The Eye Balm IntenseA grateful gush by AnnieI have disappeared from blogging for over a month. Life managed to get in the way with some heartbreak and stress. Just when you think life can not get any worse, it quickly rivals your nightmares. Stress is hard on the body. It effects everything. Your skin becomes lackluster. You gain weight. You lose sleep. You wake up in the morning

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Nars Bento Box came home with me! A love fest and all kinds of gushing will be coming soon.

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For November 7th Through November 13th 2010Rite AidMaybelline: 40% off cosmetics with Rite Aid card Neutrogena: Buy 1, get 1 50% off all cosmetics, Triple Moisture or Renewal Hair Care,and bath & skin care with Rite Aid card*Spend $30 and get $15 +UpReward on Neutrogena bath and skin care, hair care and cosmetics with Rite Aid cardL'Oreal: Buy 1, get 1 50% off on all cosmetics, skin care, hair

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Bond No. 9's Washington SquareReview by #1 BondGirl, Patti.Also known as Makeupalley's CavewomanMany years ago, as an art student at Youngstown State University, I had the opportunity to do a six-month internship at our local museum,working with my professor on photographing artwork from the permanent collection as well as works from new exhibits,for brochures and promotional products.Our local

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Sibu Beauty Skincare and SupplementsA review by Jessica MSometimes it’s hard to keep track of the latest natural ingredient that’s promising to heal all our beauty woes. Pomegranate! Acai! Argan oil! I’m predicting that noni fruit will be next. In the meantime, though, we’ve been hearing a lot about sea buckthorn. What is it? (Hint: it’s not a tomboyish friend of Strawberry Shortcake, although it

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For October 3rd Through October 9th 2010TargetMaybelline: Volum'Express the Falsies mascara is priced at $5.49Noxema: 12 oz original deep cleansing cream is priced at $2.79St Ives: 6 oz St Ives blemish & blackhead control apricot scrub is priced at $2.79KMartL'Oreal: Buy 1, get 1 50% skincare, or face, lip or nail cosmeticsCVSL'Oreal: Buy 1, get 1 50% off on cosmetics(excludes Voluminous Million

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Review of Lancome Tresor In Love EDPby MUA's CavewomanAutumn arrives today. I'm not quite sure of the exact time that this will occur, but the morning news programs are abuzz withall things Fall, showing home decor ideas, recipes using seasonal produce, and fun fashions for the coming cool weather.It hasn't been a terribly hot Summer here in Northeast Ohio, and the thought of snow and ice on the

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Lipstick Queen Jean Queen Lipstick and Lip GlossA review by Angie W and Jessica MJean Queen is the latest stroke of genius – or “jean-ius” – from Poppy King and Lipstick Queen: a set of matching lipstick and lip gloss designed to complement denim and other casual looks. Poppy says, "I was inspired by downtown's urban-chic style to create Jean Queen. Like New York, it teams the pretty with the

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Miss Keira Knightley and Joe Wright are currently filming a new Coco Mademoiselle campaign at Place de la Concorde in Paris. The inspiration could be Kill Bill or Speed Racer.I am going with Speed Racer.Here she comesHere comes Speed RacerShes a demon on wheelsShes a demon and shes gonna be chasing after someone.Shes gaining on you so you better look alive.Shes busy revving up a powerful Mach 5.

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LORAC Private Affair Eye Shadow PaletteA review by Jessica MTruth be told, I don't have expert makeup skills, the way Annie and some of our other friends do. My makeup collection is relatively small, and I tend to stick with the same neutral shades and basic techniques.So, when LORAC’s Private Affair eye shadow palette came my way, I decided that I’d use it to experiment a bit. I really could use

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MAC's Earthy Harmony Nail LacquerI have fallen for the mouse-like charms of Earthy Harmony from MAC cosmetics. This is a nail shade from the Nail Trend F/W 2010 collection. It is really not surprising considering I am a taupeaholic and great lover of the murky and twisted. Earthy Harmony is a greyed taupe with some copper sass and flash. Very attractive in and out of the bottle. The shimmer cast

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For September 5th through September 11th 2010TargetMaybelline: Dream Smooth Mousse Foundation is priced at $6.99Neutrogena: FREE $20 Target gift card with purchase of any two Neutrogena Clinical skin care kitsClinical Skin Care (Night, Eye, and Day cream) kits are $35.99Rite AidCoverGirl: 30% off Clean Make Up or Simply Ageless Make Up with Rite Aid cardMaybelline: Lash Stiletto mascara, XXL

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I need to ask for some prayers and positive vibes to be sent my way.My beloved kitty, Miss Zelda, aka Zellie Belly, is having surgery this morning.She is having two tumors removed.I am hoping that she is cancer free and that she comes through the surgery.Here some Zelda tidbits:1. I have known Zellie since her birth. She was the runt of a litter of 5. I would make sure she got her turn during

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January Jones in Atelier Versace Spring 2010I had such mixed emotions concerning this dress. The craftsmanship was pretty breathtaking.The whirlpools of fabric.The bright oceanic blue shade that managed to glisten in the sunlight.The hoop engineering.You just can not deny the impact.I am still looking at this with a side eye. Is it the shoes that are bothering me?I can not pinpoint it just

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For August 29th Through September 4th 2010KMartNYC: Buy 1, get 1 50% off on cosmeticsL'Oreal: Buy 1, get 1 50% off on cosmetics or skincareOlay: $4.99 on selected skincareCVSCoverGirl: Buy 1, get 1 50% off on cosmetics with CVS cardRevlon: Buy 1, get 1 50% off on cosmetics, beauty tools or Revlon fragrances with CVS cardMaybelline: Greats Lash mascara or Expert Wear Eye Shadow Trio is priced at

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Anna Paquin in Alexander McQueenMany twitters proclaimed that Sookie was having a McQueen moment.Of course, my mind went to the Oh Mighty Isis."with this amulet, you and your descendants are endowed by the Goddess Isis with the powers of the animals and the elements. You will soar as the falcon soars, run with the speed of gazelles, and command the elements of sky and earth."What were mighty Isis

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There are many reasons why I can not get enough of this commercial for the new Chanel fragrance called Bleu de Chanel.1. I have a great weakness for 60's Stones. The song featured is She said Yeah by the Rolling Stones. It is from December’s Children(And Everybody’s). 2. The man featured is heartbreakingly lovely. Piercing eyes that see into your soul.3. There is a homage to Blow Up.4. There is

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S by ShakiraFragrance Review by CavewomanLately I have been feeling a bit sorry for my postman. He's had to lug my September fashion magazines down the street and up the driveway, to my front door where the mail slot is located. Some of them are so large that he can't fold them and put them in the slot,so he just rings the doorbell and leaves them on the front step. With his load lightened a few

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I want to thank my readers and dear friends for being so patient with me.It has been a rough couple of months.During my exile...I fell in love with some beauty products. I fell hard for Bond 9's Washington Square. The tarragon note is mind blowing.I can not get enough.It is all about tarragon in 2010.I am a recent convert to the joys of Maybelline's Dream Smooth Mousse Ultra Hydrating Cream

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