Ellen Adarna with Dragon Ball Z Costume on Bubble Gang

The controversial Ellen Adarna wearing Dragon Ball Z inspired costume in Bubble Gang. Very sensual Ellen Adarna.

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Gwen Zamora on Bubble Gang

Gwen Zamora in character of Dragon Ball Z AKA Bubble Gang Z. She was first introduced as Fay in the movie 'Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote". Now, she's a mainstay in the longest running gag show Bubble Gang.

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Jackie Rice on Bubble Gang

Jackie Rice on Bubble Gang Dragon Ball Z concept and casual wear.

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QUAKE CHARITY MX MEET AT PUKEKOHE

The Pukekohe Motorcycle club is holding a fund raising day for the victims of the Christchurch Earthquake.

The ride will be held on Sunday April 03 at Mr Motorcycles Raceway Harrisville. There will be an open practice from 10am to 3pm, then riders will be split into ability groups for racing in the afternoon.

Cost will be $30 for the big track, and $20 for the mini track and a gold coin donation for spectators with all funds going to the Earthqauke Appeal.

There will also be silent auctions for a lot of gear and accessories provided by different companies involved in motocross.

If you wish to help on the day, or donate to the auctions please contact scott@mrmotorcycles.co.nz

Current Sponsors

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Metal Mulisha NZ/Division X
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Orlane Super-Moisturizing Tinted Cream

Orlane Paris has a new Super-Moisturizing Tinted Cream ($75), which combines anti-aging active ingredients with light-reflecting pigments to make your skin look even and radiant. This tinted moisturizer transparently evens skin tone and boosts your "glow factor." The treated pigment in it withstands water (and humidity) and even sebum for a long-lasting natural look. Orlane's product even softens lines and imperfections. A diamond powder, which reflects blue light, gives it a soft-focus effect on the skin that we all love.

I got a sample during the blogger event I attended at Neiman Marcus Mazza Gallerie two weeks ago. There are three "self-adjusting" shades, from #1 (Light), the lightest, to #3 (Amber), the darkest. The sample I got is shade #2 (Golden), and it's obviously too dark for me (see swatch below). No matter - I was able to see how nice the texture is by trying #2.

As a rule, I don't "love" tinted moisturizers. They often make my face look dirty. It's hard for me to find the right shade, and many companies, Orlane included, don't offer a full range of shades. If you can find the right shade for your skin, you will like Super-Moisturizing Tinted Cream.

This is definitely an anti-aging moisturer, intended for women over 30. The complex of aquatic plants and biomimetic active ingredients is intensely and lastingly moisturizing. The active ingredients help capture, retain, and redistribute water. Orlane's B21 Bio-Energic Anti-Aging Complex stimulates cellular energy and regenerates, smoothes, and firms the skin.

I used to be an Orlane addict. I loved their products. Somehow, over the years, I moved away from them, probably because Rene Marshall and her sister Vanna were no longer working for Orlane. They had been my gurus. I need to explore the line again, particularly with the most recent improvements. I plan to check out shade #1 in this tinted moisturizer to see if it works for me. My swatch of #2 is shown at right. I loved its transparency, and I loved the feel. Now I just have to see if the company has a shade for my pale face.

The swatch shows the unblended application at the top and a blended application below. If this is your skin tone, you could be a #2! I know the shades are supposed to adjust to your skin tone, but there was no way #2 was going to adjust to mine.

You can purchase Orlane's Super-Moisturizing Tinted Cream at Neiman Marcus (not all stores) and Bloomingdale's.

Photo at top courtesy of Neiman Marcus

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Shiseido Replenishing Body Cream

Drawing on its expertise in Western science, Shiseido created its body care line with today’s advanced technology, along with inspiration from Eastern philosophy and medicine. Shiseido believes the key to a beautiful body is to provide vital nutrients, while effectively removing impurities and unwanted substances. "Shiseido body care combines the newest technology with the science of aromachology to create two high-performance products that redefine skin care."

The two new body care products are Shiseido Refining Body Exfoliator and Replenishing Body Cream. Both products are formulated to maximize the synergistic effect of the ingredients. Based on the philosophy of balancing “skin’s natural renewal cycle,” Shiseido body care products include a skin microcirculation-improving complex to eliminate impurities, while evening skin tone.

I had an opportunity to try the Replenishing Body Cream ($72). What a nice, rich body cream! It's worth every cent of its price. This "high-peformance" body cream is specifically designed to help moisturize, firm, and improve the overall look of the skin. Its moisturizing properties are fabulous.

It has a unique set of ingredients. Yuzu seed extract is a traditional Japanese citrus fruit that is typically added to baths during the winter in Japan to improve microcirculation. Yuzu seed extract maintains the skin’s natural moisture while stimulating the production of collagen (from in vitro data). It also has a divine fragrance.

Cherry blossom leaf extract is a natural antioxidant. Agar Gel, an algae-based compound, helps to leave skin deeply hydrated with no sticky residue. Then there's the fragrance ingredients that make no sense to me. Shiseido says that Kuroho, an ancient, traditional fragrance composed of clove, musk, sandalwood, frankincense, and agallach, combined with relaxing jasmine, scents the cream. I hate the scent of cloves and frankincense, and I have no idea what agallach smells like. What I smell is jasmine, rose, and a touch of the crisp, fruity yuzu. It's delicious!

Replenishing Body Cream comes in as large container, so you get a lot for your money. It also spreads with ease, meaning it doesn't take much to cover all the dry areas of your body. I've been using it on my legs, which came out of surgery with an alligator look. Now, they are smooth.

I love applying this luxurious body cream before bed. It has become a ritual. See what you think! It should be available at Shiseido counters soon.

Photo courtesy of Shiseido

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Best Mobile 2011 - iPhone 4 Wins, The Best Handset Maker HTC of the Year

For filmmakers, there is Oscar, a Grammy for musicians and for the mobile industry "Global Mobile Award". For several years, prices will now be re-granted to manufacturers of the most innovative products. Within each category are expected to have a winner, iPhone 4 as the best smartphone, but also some interesting surprises winners. In this article we look at the winners of the award this year.

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New Dual-Core Mobile Phones - Samsung Galaxy S 2 Compete Against iPhone 4

That no doubt, one of the highlights of this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Presentation of a new mobile dual-core S Galaxy II by Samsung. Especially the big screen with 4.3 inch AMOLED technology Super real eye-catcher of a new phone. But even with the other hardware components are competitive with Samsung's new ship entirely in the smartphone market is very competitive.

Sun,

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iPhone - Mute Witness Launch of Space Plane

This is a video recording via mobile phone the most spectacular flight that carried passengers on the launch of the Discovery spaceship. Like what?

As the plane most often explore this space orbits for the last time on Thursday, Neil Monday, 25, accidentally managed to record the image directly with its iPhone smartphone.

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iPhone 5 Not Support 4G

San Francisco - The new Steve Jobs, iPhone 5, reportedly will not support the network of Long Term Evolution (LTE) or 4G. Really?

According to the analysis of Telecom Pragmatics, Apple is currently focused on the functions and features of the iPhone to another. In fact, the adoption of speculation LTE will not be a reality.

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Android Gingerbread Approach HTC Desire Family

HTC never promised that some Android smartphone, would have acquired the allocation Android Gingerbread. Taiwanese vendors are on his head and announced that the HTC family line of Desire and Incredible S will get the Gingerbread.

In detail, updates will be visited handset Gingerbread Desire, Desire HD, Desire and the Incredible S. Z It's certainly exciting news for users who want to taste like

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iPhone 4 CDMA Sales Less Code

Usually, long lines occurred when Apple launched a new product. But this is not visible when the iPhone 4 versions marketed in the U.S. CDMA operator Verizon recently. In the photo that circulated in the media, seen Verizon and Apple stores across the country, Uncle Sam just happened a little line.

Suspicion arises that the four CDMA iPhone is not so in demand, especially when compared to the

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Forecast 2011: More than Netbook Tablet PC

Many marketing experts and market analysts believe that in 2011 more than a Tablet PC on the shop counter will be available netbooks. This is an example of a report from the "Badische Zeitung" show. On the question of whether the netbook is now "dead" are divorced but the spirit.
This netbook?Many scholars have been able to see Tablet PC Netbook on the rolls. It was not long ago that with the

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AirMusic Stream Music from your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch to the PC and CO

For almost 3 days have AirMusik to AppStore. The first 10,000 downloads, it's low price only € 0.79. This is the iPhone, iPod Touch and App iPad, convenient music library on your PC and the Xbox and Playstation 3stream. The only prerequisite is the connection in a public wireless network.
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AppTipp: Jetball for a Short Time and it's Free

A classic in the field of breakout games is time to have it for free. This is to "Jetball" from garage developers code freeze. Instead of ordinary € 1.59 you can still be attacked without cost to you and the game to take a closer mind. Lead
Various levels and regular updates keep the players happy. Is an expensive risk of addiction ...Jetball has a capacity of 15.5 MB and is available in category

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iPad Newspaper "The Daily" is Available for Android Tablets

Rupert Murdoch a few weeks ago presented in the paper iPad "The Daily" in a special event for the public. Digital Journal News Corp. developed in close cooperation with Apple.
How, then AllThingsDigital far reported exclusive distributor of Apple tablet in a few weeks but found the end. In the second quarter of this year, "The Daily" for tablets also appear on berbasisGoogle Android operating

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O2 Also Take Advantage of the iPhone Boom

The Apple iPhone appear as a provider of mobile communication guarantee increased sales and growing customer base.
Besides Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone Düsseldorf network operators also sell O2 (smart phone from Cupertino) as a service provider based in Munich since October last year.
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Chantecaille Brilliant Gloss in Love Giveaway Contest

Congratulations to Dlori! A long-time reader won this lovely gloss!

To celebrate the Academy Awards, I decided to give away one of Angelina Jolie's favorite lip glosses, Chantecaille's Brilliant Gloss in Love. I have an extra one, and it seemed appropriate to share the love.

As I mentioned earlier today (see this link), Angelina did a quick lip gloss touch-up with Love during the Golden Globes. It was the television shot seen around the world as she used this elegant gloss on her amazing lips. Immediately, Love sold out. The demand was that great!

Brilliant Gloss is made from a hydrating and enriching formula that imparts long-lasting color and brilliant shine. An exclusive "jellified" system creates long-lasting wear; it almost has the look of jelly, with its sheer, colorful movement. Microspheres of organic wheat protein-linked sugars create soft, supple, and plumped lips (without any tingling feeling) for a perfect pout. Among the ingredients, Brilliant Gloss lists green tea extract and vegetal-linked polysaccharides to protect the delicate skin on our lips. Like other Chantecaille makeup, it's fabulous.

Here's a swatch of Love on my arm. It's a light, petal pink. Don't you think it's a perfect color for spring?

How can you enter to win? Just leave a comment here once. After you comment, feel free to send me an e-mail at bestthingsinbeautycontests@gmail.com and identify your comment. You can never be too careful about sharing an e-mail address you care about on a blog, so feel free to follow this step (an alternative is to code your e-mail, e.g., myname at gmail dot com, in your comment).

You can "earn" a second entry by tweeting this contest. Just make sure to include "@BTiBeauty" (without the quotes) in your tweet. I will tweet the contest this evening, and you can simply retweet it to earn that second entry. You can earn a third entry by following the blog - either here or on Twitter (any entrant who is already a follower will automatically earn the follower point, but you can save me time by telling me you're a follower in your comment). I can't track followers through a third-party service, so you need to be on Google's list for me to verify the entry.

The deadline for entries will be Saturday, March 5, at midnight. The next morning, I will use a random number generator (random.org) to select the winner. I will e-mail the winner at that time. The winner will have 48 hours to reply to my message and provide a shipping address. After 48 hours, the prize will be forfeited, and another winner will be selected. Make sure to check your e-mail - and look in your spam folder - when the contest ends.

This contest will be open to anyone anywhere in the world. I will ship the gloss uninsured (the insurance costs as much as the lip gloss, and I can't insure a small Priority box - rules, annoying USPS rules). I will also provide proof of shipping, if necessary. I am going to take a chance that both mail systems will deliver the box - yours and mine - without loss, theft, or destruction! Let's see how it works if we have an "international winner." So far, my luck with international shipping hasn't been very good.

Good luck!

P.S. Don't forget I have another giveaway contest active until Monday night (February 28) at midnight. You can enter to win Tarte's Provocateur Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder.

Photo at top courtesy of Chantecaille

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New David Yurman Fragrances - The Essence Collection

Who doesn't adore David Yurman's jewelry (I stop by the counter often just to drool)? I'm an avid colored gems fan, and his designs are beautiful. I will never forget my jealousy when a friend at work (Kirk) would appear after Christmas wearing her new David Yurman jewelry. Her family certainly has good taste!

Now David Yurman has given us a second, inexpensive way to wear his creations with his Essence Fragrance Eau de Toilette Collection. The Essence Collection includes three evocative scents, each echoing the artistry of David Yurman’s signature jewelry and the emotions associated with three of his favorite gemstones - lustrous pink tourmaline, vivid peridot, and glistening citrine. Each essence is identified with a personal touch from Sybil Yurmam, a fluid brushstroke of paint mirroring the gemstone-inspired color.

In the spirit of David Yurman's jewelry, the Essence Collection is designed to be worn alone or paired, mixed to create an expression that is as individual and effortless as the woman herself. The Essence Collection has been artfully sculpted for the sense of smell by renowned master perfumer and creator of the original David Yurman fragrance, Harry Fremont of Firmenich.

The three scents span the range of fragrance types, with at least one for every taste. From floral to "floriental," you will find one you like.

Delicate Essence (Pink Tourmaline) is a modern floral, romantic and feminine. The top notes notes are pink pepper, lotus blossom, and sparkling orange. The mid-notes are pink peony blossom, wild rose, and rose absolute. The dry base notes are sheer amber, blonde woods, and musk. I knew I would love it, and I do. The floral notes are perfect for me, and the pink pepper gives it pizzaz - excitement, energy, and a spirit all its own. The amber and woods give it a lingering base.

Fresh Essence (Peridot) is fruity-floral, crisp and playful. It's also right up my alley. I'm wearing it now. It's fruity, which I love, but fortunately not terribly sweet. I'm sure you've smelled fresh, crisp, green fruity fragrances; they have notes that make their fruits sparkle. This one's special. The top notes are sparkling apple, cassis, juicy red fruits, and fresh greens. The middle notes are rose, peony, and water lily. The dry base notes are soft musk, cashmere woods, and cedar wood.

Exotic Essence (Citrine) is mysterious and sensual. It has an oriental flair to my nose (my first impression was correct, confirmed on the Web site). The top notes are sparkling mandarin through and through. The middle notes are Casablanca lily, rose petals, exotic woods, and patchouli (the patchouli, though soft, means this is not "my" fragrance). The dry base notes are vanilla absolute, amber, warm musk, Australian sandalwood, and peach skin. The warm base notes dominate Exotic Essence, making what otherwise might be floral a deeper fragrance - one you might wear at night to entice. I know that there are many of you who don't share my limited fragrance preferences (usually florals, fruits, and aquatics). This is your fragrance! It's complex and original.

The Essence Collection ($85.00 for 3.4 fluid ounces) is now available at Bloomingdale's, David Yurman boutiques, and DavidYurman.com. I received generous samples from Mr. Yurman's PR firm - and feel very privileged to have had the opportunity to wear these new, unique fragrances. You would expect anything David Yurman touched to be gorgeous, and the Essence Collection is.

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Celebrities Sell Beauty Products

In our celebrity-obsessed culture, celebrities sell beauty products - really well. Gone are the days (at least for now) when supermodels "owned" advertising for beauty products. Now celebrities do.

During Oscar week, beauty companies shower celebrities with free products and services. The very people who have the money to buy everything they want don't have to do anything except show up. Companies rent suites to attract celebrities with free stuff; the swag is amazing. "One brand name dropped at just the right time, even by a minor celebrity, can echo for months, translating into lucrative exposure for any beauty brand canny enough to be stationed within a mile of" the Academy Awards.¹ While the Oscar arena is "choked" with beauty brands, some stand out.

The exposure pays. According to an issue of WWD's Beauty Biz, published five years ago, Revlon estimated that a small investment paid off in over $2 million in publicity. As a result, many celebrities are on the payroll of beauty and fashion companies, giving those companies year-round associations with beautiful woman. COVERGIRL has Taylor Swift, Lancôme has Julia Roberts (who has been airbrushed to feature-less "perfection"), Gucci has Jennifer Lopez and her children...the list is endless.

There is an enormous amount of attention, including from beauty bloggers (myself included), paid to what celebrity wore what makeup to the Academy Awards ceremony. Beauty companies send their top makeup artists to Los Angeles to cater to and prepare the nominees and presenters. I love looking at the fashion, but I've always got an eye on the makeup too.

At the Golden Globes, without even seeking the attention, Chantecaille became the lip gloss of choice when Angelina Jolie was seen touching up her lips on camera. What gloss was she wearing? Brilliant Gloss in Love. Angelina is also said to wear Charm, but it was Love she pulled out of her evening bag. The next day, Love sold out everywhere. You couldn't get your hands on Love anywhere. Chantecaille ran out, Neiman Marcus ran out - every source ran out. The run on Love was amazing, showing the power of Angelina Jolie to sell makeup - without really trying. I suspect, from what I've read about Jolie, that she finds Chantecaille's philanthropy as magnificent as I do. Even Brad Pitt uses Chantecaille products. Fact or fiction - I don't know the man - he's supposed to favor Future Skin foundation.

I didn't cover the news of Angelina's lip gloss selection right after the awards. There's the obvious question. "Do women really think a lip gloss will make them more like the ravishing celebrity?" However, I read it in the press with the rest of you (so disappointed that I didn't receive the press release - sob) that it was Love she was wearing.

Now, so that you can keep your eyes peeled for the next great, impossible-to-get product, I'm giving you the heads-up to watch tonight's ceremony. Then go online and order - quickly - if you want a tiny part of that celebrity experience! For those who were willing to wait, Chantecaille's Web site and Chantecaille counters have restocked Love. You can buy Angelina's lip gloss now. In DC, go see Alicia Cortes at Neiman Marcus Tysons.

So that you can see Angelina's fave lip glosses, I swatched them for you. My photo was taken outdoors during a momentary appearance by the sun. Love, shown at the top of my arm, is light pink. Charm, shown below, is nude. In my humble opinion, neither matches the shade squares shown online, which is why I'm showing them to you now.

Chantecaille's Brilliant Gloss ($28) is one of my favorites, and that has nothing to do with Angelina Jolie and the recent exposure. Brilliant Gloss feels good on the lips, looks good, and lasts a reasonable amount of time for a lip gloss. Just like Angelina, you'll need to re-apply it when you've been eating, drinking, or out on the town for the night. I know of no lip gloss that's truly long-wearing, and the thought of one actually scares me. Would it cling to your lips with magnetic attraction, picking up cat or dog fur? Or stray bits of grit on a windy day? [Shudder]

Now that's you've read to the end of this rambling feature, what do you think? Will you be swayed by what the stars wear tonight?

¹Leslie Gornstein, Beauty Biz, April 14, 2006

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Immediately 3D Menus on the iPhone and iPad

The functionality of the device like the iPhone or iPad wider. Therefore, it is too obvious that in addition to the functions and menus devices will grow continuously. Sometimes it must be avoided at one point or another for not that confusing menus.
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Alleged iPhone 5 Front Panel Appears

After the latest rumors will see iPad next week, speculation is dedicated to the world again the next generation Apple iPhone.

Apple Blog 9to5mac it is a picture of the front to hold the iPhone 5 for future generations. The key feature will be one of the size of the front panel, which feeds the rumor further, consider that in the iPhone at least 5-inch screen is to get to 4.

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Weekly Review: Updated MacBook Pro and Announcements Events iPad

There was a long silence in Cupertino. While competition in the beginning and at CES in early February at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) presented their new products to the public, you can Rumschlag as enthusiastic Apple user just with rumors. 
Some one of our readers, this is too much and make the air his displeasure. Of course, as rumors are formally handed over with a new, sometimes abstruse

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Event Preparation iPad 2

Next Wednesday the possibility of the world's most tech-savvy once again heading to San Francisco to see if there is a second generation of the Apple iPad prize.
Meanwhile, the first preparation for special events have been executed and the Cupertino computer maker has been busy decorated, like in Keynote, the outside of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, where the event was held.
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New iPad Immediately Available After the Performance

If we believe reports from people within Apple, perhaps many potential buyers in the next two weeks where IPAD is very pleased that the new model successful tablet computers, is immediately after the performance actually available in stores. 
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New NARS Illuminators

I have always felt like one of the top cheerleaders for NARS Orgasm Illuminator. I adore it. It's a highlighter, a blush, and a foundation enhancer - all in one tube! I bought three Orgasm Illuminators when they launched, two for myself and one for a giveaway.

You can imagine my excitement when I learned that NARS would be introducing a Copacabana Illuminator. I use the Copacabana Multiple, and I love it. I was thrilled to think that the same quality and characteristics that NARS brought us with Orgasm Illuminator would be extended to Copacabana. What I didn't realize at first was that the treat would be multiplied. NARS also launched Super Orgasm and Laguna Illuminators, which I saw (and ordered) when I went online to purchase Copacabana.

NARS Illuminators light the skin from within (that is not just marketing hype). With the addition of new shades, this collection of light-reflecting liquids gives you multiple ways to shine. The Illuminators glide on to refresh and enhance the complexion to create a shimmering incandescence. Giorgio Armani Beauty's Fluid Sheers are among my holy grail beauty products. I have every shade. NARS Illuminators ($29) will take their place alongside my Fluid Sheers.

You can go gorgeously nude with the original peachy pink Orgasm or up the ante with Super Orgasm’s extra glow. Super Orgasm is so much nicer than its namesake blusher. I'm too old to use Super Orgasm on my cheeks. It's a sparkle fest, so I gave it away to a teenager. Super Orgasm Illuminator is sheer perfection. I love the color, and the shimmer level is flattering. The pearlescent Copacabana Illuminator is a beautiful highlighter or foundation enhancer for fair skin. The shade is white, with a hint of pink on my skin. I can't anticipate until I try it on a friend how it will look on chocolate skin. It might be too bright and white. Or, I might be surprised; it's possible it will blend into a sunbeam. Laguna Illuminator is a perfect bronzing shade, and as with the other Illuminators, you can mix it lightly with your foundation to add a summer glow or use it as a fast-application bronzer. Laguna can turn me into the bronze goddess I'll never be naturally.

I've had totally miserable weather for photography since these arrived. Even today, when I got this swatch photo, it's very cloudy. Earlier, I noticed that the sky had brightened - still cloudy, but more high overcast than the low-hanging clouds we've had for the last two days. I applied each Illuminator with my finger, and I blended them only slightly, hoping to get a decent representation of each shade. While this photo isn't great, it's the best I got out of nine.

Super Orgasm is shown at the top. Hopefully, you can see that its peach with a perfect shimmer - so much prettier than its namesake. Copacabana is white - very light. I'm not sure whether the hint of pink is my arm or the product. It's perfect for me; will it be for you? Laguna, shown at the bottom of the photo, has much less shimmer, making it ideal for a natural bronzer. I would describe the shade as a light, golden bronze. I'm happy to report that it does not leave an orange look on my skin.

If you would like to see additional swatches, head over to Café Makeup, where Amy did a nice job showing comparisons to other brands and products. Looks like Amy's a Fluid Sheer fan too.

The multipurpose nature of these Illuminators is magical. I lust after makeup that serves more than one purpose - all the better to lighten my overburdened handbag. These are great for on-the-go pick-me-ups. The flip cap is a secure one, and the hole through which you squeeze the product is small and ideal for dispensing buildable color. You are unlikely to waste these with a liquid spill on your vanity or in your bathroom or purse.

NARS advertises that the colors are deceptively sheer and decidedly luminous. That says it all. I can't wait to see what colors they have in store for us next! Isn't that funny? I have three new goodies, and I'm already anticipating the next lust-worthy shades, the sign of a true addict.

You can purchase the new Illuminators, as well as the original, at the NARS Web site. NARS counters also have them available. They arrived at Neiman Marcus about a week ago. I couldn't wait; I purchased mine from NARS. If you purchase at Neiman Marcus now, though, you might score a Beauty Event gift.

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Super Sexy Photos of Ruffa Gutierez Rocked My World

I'm sure you'll super agree when I say that this is the sexiest Ruffa Gutierez photos that you can see on the net. Nothing can surpass these super sexy photos of Ruff Gutierez wearing a very revealing, backless, half cut pink dress. And if you add that super shiny diamond necklace, sweet smile and tantalizing eyes, I bet you'd wish to be with her (if you're a guy) or be like her (if you're a girl). Oh la la. Super sexy Ruffa Gutierez.

You think this is only one sexy Ruffa Gutierez photo? Think again, coz you'll see 5 more Ruffa Gutierez super sexy photos inside ->

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Weekend Roundup - February 26

Ready to watch the Academy Awards? Who doesn't love to watch the stars - and their fashion and beauty selections for the evening? I'll be watching - can't wait! We had some ideas this week to make you Oscar-ready. We should all shine for our big moments.

Tim Quinn, Giorgio Armani makeup artist to the stars, talked to Kari about finding the right foundation. You can learn from Tim at Fab over Forty. He's currently backstage at the Emporio Armani 2011 show (Saturday morning as I write). He's usually at the Academy Awards!

Rouge Bunny Rouge is a niche European brand that has been getting a lot of online buzz and a cult of fans. Learn more from Gaia at The Non-Blonde. I'm intrigued!

The new NARS Illuminators shades are also getting a lot of blogger attention. Check out Amy's impressions at Café Makeup. I received all three new shades mid-week and will feature them here today. I love them!

Jo Malone has launched a new line of Tea Fragrance Blends, and Sabrina tried them all. Head over to The Beauty Look Book to find out which one(s) might be right for you. I purchased Sweet Lemon (wore a light application to PT the other day!) and am currently testing Earl Gray & Cucumber. After a little more time with them, I promise to share my take.

Ever heard of Dermae skin care? Jane can give you the 411 at Daly Beauty. If you like (or can tolerate) products with retinol, this may be a good line for you.

Bare Escentuals has introduced Buxom Smoky Eye Sticks. Jennifer had the scoop at BeautyXposé. Is there one in your future? There may be one in mine.

Are you starting to look pasty, winter white? Laurie has been loving L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Towelettes. Want to learn more? Head over to Product Girl.

Do we need a bottom lash mascara? Debbi gave us her opinion of the new Clinique mascara at DivaDebbi. It's a nice mascara - for klutzes.

Kelly has a new obsession. Find out at Gouldylox Reviews how Konad made her wild and crazy! Her nails looked pretty cool.

I got a preview of La Prairie's summer makeup collection at a Neiman Marcus party. Check it out here at Best Things in Beauty. I am bummed that I have to wait until May to get my hands on the new cream blush shades. I also featured the upcoming Cellular Energizing Body Collection. Next week, I'll show you the new sun care.

Back to the Academy Awards. Let us know what you think about the red carpet! We'll be chatting next week. Aren't there always a couple of standouts - and a few debacles?

Update: There are swatches of Chanel's new Rouge Coco Shine at CaRa BeAuTé BLoG!

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Solenn Heussaf's Greenwich Commercial

Greenwich commercial starring Solenn Heussaf, Anne Curtis and is it Misa Campo? (correct me if I'm wrong). This one is Solenn's part as Survivor girl. Wacky commercial.

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Apple and iTunes in the Cloud

Middle of next week it is now so far: Apple to be held, many users brought about by long yearned iPad event and will thereby raise the bar for the tablet again highly competitive start well.
Besides the presentation of the iPad successor frolicking in the Apple rumor corner also reports that the Mac maker continued commitment to expanding its cloud computing. The new data center is operating in

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Apple is Using Product Placement

No other company is so successful in marketing like Apple. This is, of course, reached by different factors. A significant proportion did so, the cult status of the products like the iPhone and the iPod have become now. Another factor is certainly always the many rumors about future products that are allegedly "secret sources" every now and reflect the light of day. But there is another important

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Geohot Takes Position Again to the Sony Action [Video]

The situation remains tense, with respect to the dispute between Sony and the well-known in the iPhone hacker George Hotz Jailbreakszene. After Sony ran seize the computer and any storage media of the 21-year-old hacker, this opened a blog to his fans the opportunity to cross with him, to endure the litigation.Also, in the form of rape , had Geohot air somewhat. Insider find Sony's reactions more

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iOS 4.3 Gold Master with Cloud Service and More on 2 March

So far, it said that Apple will launch the new iOS update in early March. After all as the hottest date next Wednesday. Here is the new Apple iPad 2 before, which is expected to run even with the new IOS 4.3. In addition to a view of the iOS 5, which will come with the iPhone 5, is also rumored to be in the range of MobileMe nextWeek something new is coming. It is once again exciting.
Development

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iFixit Disassemble New MacBook Pro 2011

As has been already used to the new project was the screwdriver from iFixit all in the name of the new MacBook Pro series of Apple. Since yesterday we can now officially the small power packets at Apple now and buy. This meant iFixit inserting a night shift.
Very beautiful and detailed images documenting the repair service every step of the decomposition of the new MacBook Pro models. Inexpensive

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Shiseido Shimmering Rouge for Spring 2011 - Part 2

Women everywhere are going to love Shiseido's new Shimmering Rouge ($25), a sheer lip color that feels and looks great. There are 13 new shades. On Sunday, I told you about my first four. Please pop over to that feature by clicking on the "Sunday" link. Today, I want to show you the second four, ordered from Sephora, that arrived this week.

To recap quickly, Shimmering Rouge offers sheer, brilliant color that infuses the lips with lasting moisture and makes them appear full. These sheer lip colors feel good and look great.

For the first round, I had selected three shades from Sephora, and Shiseido sent me a fourth. I loved all of them, so I had to have more shades. I'm a sheer lipstick lover - maybe an addict. The four colors I ordered in the second round are listed here.

• PK 311, Pink Champagne
• RS 312, Iced Rose
• RD 406, Desire
• RD 601, Golden Dragon

The shades are shown on my arm at right in the same order, with PK 311, Pink Champagne at the top. My photo was taken outdoors in sunlight. The first three shades are perfect for me. Golden Dragon at the bottom may be a little bit darker than my "comfort zone," but I applied several coats of each of these shades to make sure I got a good photo. Applied with a lighter hand, it looks good.

Shimmering Rouge has a very reasonable wear time for a sheer lipstick. I don't mind reapplying throughout the day. I would rather have the brilliant, glowing, unfaded color than a long-lasting lipstick that looks like a stain in an hour - and feels like chalk. Another benefit to Shimmering Rouge, there's no detectable fragrance or taste - yippee!

You can purchase Shiseido makeup at Macy's, Nordstrom, Sephora, Bloomingdale’s, Saks, and Dillard’s. To get more information or to find a store location near you, just pop over to the Shiseido Web site. Make sure to get yours before the stores start to sell out of the most popular shades!

Photo at top courtesy of Sephora

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Sexy Pauleen Luna Does Shembot Dance

One of my best segment in Eat Bulaga is the Juan 4 All and All 4 Juan - why? Simply because that's where they make the EB Babes dance the Shembot Dance. Though I must admit that the best Shembot Dancer that I've seen so far is no other than Pauleen Luna. Intrigued? Better watch Pauleen Luna do the Shembot in video.

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Slumber Party with Anne Curtis and Friends

These Anne Curtis and friends photos was sent by an anonymous sender, probably the one with the white mask, I dunno. But hey, Anne Curtis and her friends looks so oh wacky in this photos. I just called the photos Slumber party, but I really don't know the occasional. Nevertheless, who cares. I love Anne Curtis and that's all that matters.

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Karylle Bench Show Photos

Karylle's sexy photos during the Bench Model Show.

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The Friday Forum - February 25

I wonder who this could be, stationed next to the towel I use to pull on my leg, and playing with my lens cap. He loves to sit with Mr. Sunshine, and he got his wish earlier in the week. We're hoping Mr. Sunshine comes back later today. Right now, it's raining, meaning I can't get makeup swatch photos.

It's hard for me to believe it's almost the end of February! I think I lost January entirely, and it seems like February flew by. Pretty soon, I will have to stop working from home and start going into the office. I think the kid above is going to miss me.

I am making progress in physical therapy, although I still can't entirely straighten my knee. The best I've done is three degrees, and I have to get to zero. I can bend it more and more each week, with effort. The Dynasplint that is supposed to help me straighten it is unmitigated torture. I know it's not supposed to hurt, but it does. I am tolerating it about three hours/day. I talked to my "regular" orthopedic surgeon last Friday afternoon (not the one who replaced my knee), and he thought I was doing really well, particularly since my knees had so many issues, including major inflammation, before the surgery. So, I'm plugging along. Thank you all for your continuing well wishes! I can't tell you how much you have lifted my spirits.

This beauty season continues to be amazing for new product launches. I have much more to show you. Plus, I have new purchases from the Neiman Marcus Beauty Event I have to show you. From cosmetics to skin care (and a fragrance or two), I'll be busy next week! Just as an aside, the Bobbi Brown GWP at Neiman Marcus is fabulous.

What's new in your life? It's time for The Friday Forum. We use the forum to share information and chat. Did you find any deals you couldn't resist this week? Are you using a fabulous product and want to sing its praises? Did you find a beauty product disappointing? Do you have a question others might be able to answer? Want to talk about skin care? Just use the comments. Don't be shy. Just make sure to ask any question you might have over the weekend. By Monday, most readers have moved on.

Don't forget that I have two giveaway contests underway. The first, for a One Night Set in Neutral ends Saturday at midnight. The second, for Tarte's Provocateur Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder in Champagne ends Monday at midnight. Have you entered yet? If you don't enter, you can't win.

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Assembly of Apple's Shareholders

Yesterday was according to the report of areamobile.de annual general meeting of shareholders rather than the Apple. During the meeting, questions were sometimes very important discussion. These include a possible successor regime of Steve Jobs.
After all, led the General Assembly that appropriate plans are in the drawer. This will not be disclosed. The majority of the shareholders spoke out

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Apple Introduces the New MacBook Pros 2011

As we already suspected, CEO is the gift for the Apple almost perfect. The new MacBook Pros from Apple have just discovered the light of day and come with plenty of power therefore.
Are equipped with the new parts including Intel's Core i5, i7 in each dual-core version. From 15" is already highly anticipated quad cores. The new "Sandy Bridge architecture and the combined peak light connection,

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FaceTime for the Mac Now Available in the Mac App Store

Apple today announced the beta status of face time for the Mac, the software stopped and immediately available at a price of 79 cents in the Mac App Store to the download.
With the current version 1.0 can perform video calls between a Mac and an iPhone, iPod touch or another Mac. Now also HD video calls with up to 720p to support Intel-based Macs are received.
The establishment of face time for

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gobarbra.com: Barbra Streisand Song With Your Name * TIP *

Just now I have a very great discovery made, it is the page gobarbra.com . There you will have the opportunity to Barbra Streisand song with your own name can sing.
Using the example of Steve Jobs, which would sound like this: CLICK ME
To create himself a "song," You just have to press only on the home page enter your name and select a voice or a speaker in German or English and the "GO" button.

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iPhone 4 - Paranmanjang Short film Wins Golden Bear

The Korean brothers Park Chan-wook Park Chan-Kyong, and expected to be more than proud of her great short film project "Paranmanjang" be shot entirely with the iPhone 4. Finally, the dedicated amateur filmmakers a golden bear conferred on the current Berlinale 2011.
accompanied with a touch of horror The Ring alla exciting and artistically high-quality sequences of the 30-minute art film

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Pictures of the New MacBook Confirm Combined Light Peak Connection

In addition to the iPad 2, iOS 4.3 and perhaps the ideas of the late white iPhone 4, the focus of world news the last few days also in the new MacBook Pro models. We have again photos have emerged that a combined LightPeak connection show.
Maybe the wait for the new MacBook Pro models today have an end. Finally, a model would be the top special birthday gift for the Apple CEO to offer almost as.

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Ambre Blends - 100% Pure, Natural Fragrances

Imagine intoxicating fragrances, aromatherapy treats, that are made with 100% natural ingredients to scent your world, soothe your mind, and protect your well-being - fragrances that are clean, but also seductive and addictive. If you can summon that image, you have captured the heart and soul of Ambre Blends. Even if you can't visualize these transporting scents, you can see, hold, and smell the Ambre Blends line, which has joined my current favorites list.

The company Ambre Blends was created by Ambre Ashley in Indianapolis 10 years ago and has grown into a nationally distributed product line. Why had I never heard about it before the company contacted me? Somehow I missed these special fragrances, sold in high-end salons, spas, and boutiques throughout the country. I want to make sure you don't miss them! They are that special - and unique.

Amber essence is the common ingredient in each of Ambre Blends' products. This is amber as it should be, soft and intoxicating. The shrill amber that is incorporated in many "commercial" fragrances today is nothing like the amber used by Ambre Blends. The company sources its amber from a seventh-generation company in India (and you may know that amber is a resin from the base of trees). The amber used by Ambre Blends is special; it's light and clean. It integrates with one’s natural body chemistry and is activated by body heat to produce a unique and individual aroma - your own custom fragrance.

Ambre Blends products are currently available in three delicate, all-natural scents. In all three, amber oil, the key ingredient, is blended with other 100% pure essential natural oils. Ambre Blends says it is likely, as with most oil-based fragrances, that your sense of smell will become accustomed to the scent, which means that after wearing it for some time, the scent becomes a part of you. You might not smell it on yourself, but others will smell it on you. I have found that I can always smell it on my skin - and since I love it, that's a treat.

There are three scents: Solace, Invoke, and Amber. Each scent is available in the pure essence oil, body cream, spritzer, olive oil soap, and pure soy candle. Solace infuses the amber essence with a sensuous vanilla blend, interwoven with a "rare special ingredient," an Indian spice. I don't know what its special ingredient is, but it's heavenly. Solace was created to comfort and attract.

Invoke builds on the amber essence by adding a stimulating blend of pure jasmine, neroli, sandalwood, and a hint of rose. It evokes the scent of spring blooms kissed by the warmth of the sun. It's an unusual floral, with the soft warmth of the amber, but gorgeous. I can't decide whether I like Invoke or Solace the most. They are both lovely. I may be leaning toward Invoke because I'm a floral gal.

Ambre Essence is the original blend. It carries a sensual aroma that's like bottled sunshine. It's the base of all the products, so you essentially get it in Solace and Invoke. If you want your amber unadulterated by other oils, this one's for you. There is one other secret ingredient, but "we're not telling."

Ambre Blends sent me a sample of their products, and I was captivated the moment they arrived. I selected Solace to try first - not sure why I would do that since the notes of Invoke are my kind of fragrance notes. I used the Solace Body Cream first and swooned. I'm not a big fan of vanilla overloads, but the touch of vanilla in Solace is comfortable. You know that men love vanilla fragrances, right? Solace is actually relaxing, except that my nose won't stay away from it. After I "learned" Solace, I tried a sample of Invoke and fell in love again. I tried the Invoke bar soap and found it the perfect before-bed scent to stop my mind from racing.

I'm wearing both Solace and Invoke on my arms now (one on left, one on right). It has been about six hours since I applied them, and they are still vividly aromatic. I think they dry down to Ambre Essence, the base notes at some point. Right now, they are virtually indistinguishable to my nose. I could smell a distinct difference, however, when the top notes were fresh.

I had a delightful conversation with Ambre Blends' director of sales and learned that their fragrances are the only fragrances she knows that are universally loved (and worn) by men and women, young and old. People stop her in the grocery line to compliment her 10 hours after she had applied her fragrance. Now that's a special fragrance!

Want to try Ambre Blends? You can find the products at their Web site. For locations of retailers carrying the scents, click on this link. There's one near my workplace! We may even do a giveaway soon, thanks to the generosity of Ambre Blends.

Photo courtesy of Ambre Blends

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MAKE UP FOR EVER Lab Shine Lip Gloss

MAKE UP FOR EVER's new Lab Shine Lip Gloss ($18) roped me in when I saw it online at Sephora. I love glosses, and this one comes in 35 shades and three finishes! I knew I would find a few I loved, and I did.

This gloss combines camelina oil and mother-of-pearl particles that reflect light to create incredible shine that adds the appearance of volume to the lips (shiny lips look fuller). Formulated with hyaluronic acid, it provides intense hydration with a non-sticky texture for a noticeably moisturized pout. Its subtle apricot fragrance adds a sweet scent to your lips - probably the only drawback from my perspective. I wasn't sure what flavor of Kool-Aid I was tasting when I applied it, but I knew it was sweet. I know I'm extreme in my biases about flavored lip products. Many of you like them.

I can get past the fragrance on this gloss because the gloss is so nice. The three finishes are Diamond, Star, and Metal. The Diamond Collection includes 12 shades that give natural color with sparkling, sheer coverage. The Star Collection has 14 shades with a pearly shine for medium coverage. The Metal Collection consists of nine highly pigmented shades that offer full coverage with an intense, chrome finish.

I decided to try two. I purchased D14, a shimmering "Indian pink" from the Diamond Collection and S14, pearly blackcurrent, from the Star Collection. They are very different. D14 is very sheer. S14 has much more pigment. Both shine, but S14 has slightly less shine. I noticed little micro-sparkles in D14. You can't feel them on the lips, but they are there - and beautiful.

I had to take my swatch photo outside on an extremely overcast morning. I could see the sun behind the clouds, but there wasn't enough to light up my photo well. Sorry it's a bit dark, but it is supposed to rain later, so I don't know when my next opportunity will arise. D14 is swatched at the top, applied directly with its own brush applicator. You can see it's a pretty, warm pink. What you can't see in my photo are the teeny-tiny sparkles. They are very pretty. S14 below is my favorite of the two simply because it has more pigment. It's a grape-rose, an exquisite shade.

These glosses are so nice, I'm trying to decide (based on the fragrance, which does fade) whether I will buy S16, S18, and S20. I like the Star finish, and all of those shades look nice too.

Have you tried them? You can find them at Sephora.

Photo at top courtesy of Sephora

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iPad 2: Ultra Thin, Ultra Light - New Mockup

Now that is a fixed date for the release of two new iPad done deal at last, has Redmondpie a new mockup of Japanese hand traced. possible to see new speaker grills and the much thinner chassis, which new iPad probably not only thinner, but probably a little easier to make is that even when the current model.
The mockup is actually located in Shenzhen but apparently when the poorly translated into

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Mine Craft Comes to the iPhone and iPad

Last year, the so-called sandbox game "Mine Craft on the PC to a serious hit developed" - and that although a final version yet to be submitted! The fact is only announced for the current year. In addition, but now via gamasutra.com known that even a mobile version for iPhone, iPad Andorid and equipment in planning.
The game Mine Craft is in principle to an adventure with a somewhat unusual

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Apple iPad Event for March 2 Officially Confirmed

Late last night surprised us even more rumors of AllThingsDigital, after which the Apple iPad event on March 2, San Francisco will take place in. After even more independent sources of Reuters or after this date called, you could probably assume that the launch date an "almost" a done deal is. And so is Apple shipped in this moment the invitations to the American colleagues as "The Loop"

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App Tip: iPad Templates for Pages and Numbers [Promo Code]

Those who work the programs of the iWork suite Numbers and Pages with like, is appropriate templates for the various applications like the iPad. Corresponding to the first recently completed update of the popular iWork app for the iPad will also Templates with great extensions.
The development team led by the ambitious user apps maker supplied with decent sound templates for the iPad applications

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Correction: iPad 2 Launch on March 2 "Almost" Done Deal

Granted ... it there is currently again a whole lot of confusion in the rumor mill. Finally, sew new product launches from Apple division. Yesterday around noon there was still that it was the part of the iPad two producers Foxconn to production difficulties and therefore the launch date had to be postponed. In the evening it was said that continued on 2 March is held. Today there are increasing

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iPhone 4 - Will it Blend

The other day I was sitting in the university, in a very boring lecture and got me something on youtube.com driven around. As you can see yes so all hand, from the "llamas with hats" to mad staring hamsters.
The craziest thing I've seen at day however was the following: The company is extremely functional and Blendtec blender produces a strong, whom you can buy $ 5,000 for slack. To the mixer in

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Tarte Provocateur Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder Giveaway Contest

Congratulations to Estelle! She won this beauty.

I'm feeling generous - and a little crazy - today, so let's do a second giveaway contest this week! I told you last week about Tarte's fabulous new Provocateur Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder. I have one in Champagne I am going to give away.

Provocateur Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder ($30) is a finely-milled powder infused with Amazonian clay, "nature's most perfect ingredient." This new highlighter was introduced for Spring 2011.

Amazonian Clay is rich in nutrients, with benefits for all skin types. Is your skin oily? Amazonian clay minimizes oil in and around the pores to balance skin and keep the product in place. Is your skin dry? The nourishing clay hydrates skin naturally to restore moisture. Have combination skin? Amazonian clay will intuitively identify your skin type and condition and deliver benefits to restore harmony. The result for everyone is promised to be makeup that wears better, longer, and truer!

Like all Tarte Cosmetics, these powders are also filled with good-for-your-skin ingredients, such as vitamins A, C, and E, They are formulated without all the things we try to avoid, including phthalates, synthetic fragrances and dyes, and sodium lauryl sulfate. I'm sure you know Tarte abhors animal testing.

This finely milled powder can be applied to cheeks, brow bones, and décolletage for a completely customizable glow - add a little for a soft, subtle sheen or add more for lavishly enhanced radiance I like the powder because it's creamy. I think that's one reason it's long-lasting.

It's available in two shades: Champagne and Rose. Both are gorgeous. They both are packaged in a padded, quilted compact with a mirror and round sponge applicator. I like the fact that the compact color mirrors the shade, so there's no guessing when I reach for one.

Champagne is the golden shade. How can you enter to win it? Just leave a comment here once. After you comment, feel free to send me an e-mail at bestthingsinbeautycontests@gmail.com and identify your comment. You can never be too careful about sharing an e-mail address you care about on a blog, so feel free to follow this step (an alternative is to code your e-mail, e.g., myname at gmail dot com, in your comment).

You can "earn" a second entry by tweeting this contest. Just make sure to include "@BTiBeauty" (without the quotes) in your tweet. I will tweet the contest soon, and you can simply retweet it to earn that second entry. You can earn a third entry by following the blog - either here or on Twitter (any entrant who is already a follower will automatically earn the follower point, but you can save me time by telling me you're a follower in your comment). I can't track followers through a third-party service, so you need to be on Google's list for me to verify the entry.

The deadline for entries will be Monday, February 28, at midnight. The next morning, I will use a random number generator (random.org) to select the winner. I will e-mail the winner at that time. The winner will have 48 hours to reply to my message and provide a shipping address. After 48 hours, the prize will be forfeited, and another winner will be selected. Make sure to check your e-mail - and look in your spam folder - when the contest ends.

This contest is open to U. S. and Canadian residents only. I still can't stand in line at the Post Office to send international packages. I can do Click-n-Ship. I promise, international readers, we should be able to go back to completely open contests as soon as I finish intensive PT.

Good luck!

Photo at top courtesy of Sephora

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Neiman Marcus Beauty Event for Spring 2011

It's time for Neiman Marcus Beauty Event! From tomorrow, February 24, through Sunday, March 6, in stores and online, you will receive a tote with a few samples inside with every purchase of $100 or more in the beauty department (cosmetics and fragrance). Additionally, most of the brands have gift with purchase specials. Depending on how much you spend with the brand, you may get a nice sample set too.

The GWPs range, in my humble opinion, from fantastic to ho-hum. I wouldn't spend $300 for something I didn't need just to get a few samples. On the other hand, if you are interested in trying something that is in the GWP, you should go for it!

This is the perfect time to visit Neiman Marcus if you have one in your area. The product specialists and sales associates are ready to help you. If you live near the Neiman Marcus at Mazza Gallerie, I suggest you go see Sunny Choi Noble, a sales associate who can steer you to all the best product specialists. If you live near Tysons Galleria, please visit with Kathy Shoreman, who will do the same. Both are knowledgeable and will not try to sell you something that's not right for you. I love them. You can call Sunny at (202) 966-9700, ext 2265. You can call Kathy at (703) 761-1600, ext 3282.

If I try to name all my favorite product specialists at the two stores, I know I will forget someone. If there's a brand that interests you, just leave a comment, and I will recommend a contact for you. Remember, if you don't have a local Neiman Marcus, the gals in the DC area can still help you. Give them a call.

Photo courtesy of Neiman Marcus

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NARS Nouveau Monde Duo Eyeshadow for Spring 2011

I was pleased to find a NARS eye shadow for spring that I really like! After the debacle of the Calanque Trio Eyeshadow, I was hopeful that the Nouveau Monde Duo Eyeshdow ($33) would be everything I expected. It was - and more! The two colors are gorgeous, and the texture is perfect.

A rich brown-olive gold is highlighted by a shimmering silver lilac. Wear each shade solo or use one as a base and the other as an accent or highlight - the combination is striking. I was wary of the silver lilac. I have a difficult relationship with lavender-toned shadows. This one is an ice blue-lavender - in a class of its own among the "lavender" shadows I have purchased in the last year or two.

Here is a swatch photo of both shades, taken indoors in morning sunlight. I applied the silver lilac shade unevenly. Have no fear (after Calanque), it's a nice shadow that applies evenly and with ease, leaving shimmering color, not just shimmer. No crumbles, no fallout! I think the base shade of Calanque was an aberration. I really don't know what happened with NARS' production, but I was pleased to see that Nouveau Monde's texture was perfect.

Isn't the silver lilac color beautiful? When you apply it over the whole lid below the crease and use the deep brown-toned olive as an accent or in the crease, the combination creates a stunning look. The olive shade is no slouch itself. It has warmth, depth, and a subtle shimmer that makes it light up the eyes. I am very happy with both shades in this duo.

You can purchase Nouveau Monde by itself at NARS counters, the NARS Web site, or Sephora. Or, you can buy Sephora's Front Row Set, which includes it, along with three other nice pieces: an Eyeliner Stylo in Nuits Blanches, an Orgasm Lip Gloss, and a mini-Multiple in Palm Springs. I recommend the set, which I purchased. It costs $59, but gives you $97 worth of makeup.

Photo at top courtesy of NARS

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Well Done Abba Cast and Crew

Also known as (AKA) / Was earlier titled
Abba Ka Kuan

Banner
Reliance Big Pictures

Status
Released

Color
C

Release Date
March 26, 2010

Language
Hindi

Genre
Social

Producer
Raj Pius
Mahesh Ramanathan

Executive Producer / Co-Producer
Raj Pius
Mahesh Ramanathan
Rajesh Sawhney

Director
Shyam Benegal

Star Cast
Boman Irani...... Arman Ali / Rehman Ali
Minissha Lamba...... Muskaan Ali
Sameer Dattani...... Arif Ali
Ravi Kissen...... Vikas Jha
Ila Arun...... Salma Ali
Akhil Mishra...... Arun Mishra (Tehsildaar)
Sonali Kulkarni...... Malti (Jha's wife)
Rajit Kapoor...... Inspector Srikant Reddy
Yashpal Sharma...... Ramiyya (Police Constable)
Ravi Jhankal...... Rustam (Police Constable)
Rajendra Gupta...... Mantri Garu
Lalit Tiwari...... Meherban Ali (Arif's Abba)
Rahul Singh...... Rohan Kapoor
Salim Ghouse...... Janardhan Reddy
Anaitha Nair...... Sakina
Anupam Shyam...... Shekhar Anna
Masood Akhtar...... Narayan
Satish Sharma...... Photographer

Cassettes and CD's on
T-Series

Singers
Ila Arun
Daniel B George
Mohit Chauhan
Swanand Kirkire
Shreya Ghoshal
Rupankar
Raja Hasan
Krishna

Lyricist
Ila Arun
Ashok Mishra
Swanand Kirkire

Music Director
Shantanu Moitra

Cinematography
Rajan Kothari

Editor
Aseem Sinha

Screenplay
Ashok Mishra

Sound
Hitendra Ghosh
Manas Chaudhary

Dialogue
Ashok Mishra

Costume
Pia Benegal

Story / Writer
Shyam Benegal

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Prem Kaa Game Cast and Crew

Banner
A K K Entertainment Pvt. Ltd

Status
Released

Color
C

Release Date
March 26, 2010

Language
Hindi

Genre
Comedy

Producer
Ashok Kheny

Director
Ashok Kheny

Star Cast
Arbaaz Khan...... Prem Sahni
Tara Sharma...... Sheetal Sahni
Madhuri Bhattacharya...... Twinkle Chopra
Malaika Arora...... The Dream Girl
Rakesh Bedi...... Roop Chand Rathod
Johny Lever...... Ramnik Chedda
Razzak Khan...... Lalwani
Salman Khan...... The Sutradhaar
Samir Kochhar...... Nikhil
Vivek Shauq...... Mishra
Lilliput...... Dr.Screwvala

Singers
Sonu Nigam
Sunidhi Chauhan
Javed Ali
Vishal Dadlani
Salman Khan

Lyricist
Javed Akhtar
Kiran Kotrial

Music Director
Raju Singh

Background Music
Raju Singh

Cinematography
Sanjay V Malkar
Krishna Kumar

Choreography
Piyush Panchal
Sabina Khan
Uma Shankar Nair

Dialogue
Abbas Hirapurwala

Costume
Ashley Rebello
Navin Shetty

Promos
EFX

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My Friend Ganesha 3 Cast and Crew

Banner
Baba Arts Limited Production

Status
Released

Color
C

Release Date
March 26, 2010

Language
Hindi

Genre
Animation

Executive Producer / Co-Producer
Ajhia Acharya

Director
Rajiv S. Ruia

Star Cast
Rahul Pendkalkar
Baba Sehgal
Eva Grover
Sayaji Shinde
Himani Shivpuri
Makarand Anaspure

Lyricist
Shabbir Ahmed

Music Director
Amjad Nadeem

Cinematography
Seetharam

Choreography
Ganesh Acharya

Story / Writer
S Sachindra

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It's A Man's World Cast and Crew

Banner
Arc Films Pvt Ltd's

Status
Released

Color
C

Release Date
March 26, 2010

Language
Hindi

Genre
Social

Producer
Vijay Pereira
Rishiraj Handa

Executive Producer / Co-Producer
Gaurav Issar

Director
Saurabh Sengupta

Star Cast
Mohsin Akhtar
Mouli Ganguly
Ranjeet Jha
Mikhil Chindaramani
Ankit Sakhuja
Shakti Arora
Joyoshree Arora
Bobby Vatsa
Riyaz Baba Qureishi
Smita Bansal
Swati Asthana

Cassettes and CD's on
Venus Records & Tapes

Lyricist
Saurabh Sengupta

Music Director
Saurabh Sengupta

Cinematography
Anil Singh

Choreography
Longines Fernandes

Publicity Designs
Studio Link

Story / Writer
Saurabh Sengupta

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Mittal v/s Mittal Cast and Crew

Banner
Shaila Films Production

Status
Released

Color
C

Release Date
March 26, 2010

Language
Hindi

Genre
Social

Producer
Rajeev Kore

Executive Producer / Co-Producer
Dinesh Chugh

Director
Karan Razdan

Star Cast
Rituparna Sengupta...... Mitali Mittal
Rohit Roy...... Karan Mittal
Gulshan Grover...... Harish Salunke
Suchitra Krishnamurthy...... Karuna Maheshwari
Dolly Thakore...... Karan's mother
Amar Talwar...... Karan's father
Reema Lagoo...... Mitali's mother
Anjan Srivastava...... Mitali's father
Iravati Harshe...... Ramola
Hazel...... Item number

Cassettes and CD's on
T-Series

Singers
Kailash Kher
Mauli Dave
Sunidhi Chauhan
Sonu Kakkar

Lyricist
Shabbir Ahmed

Music Director
Shamir Tandon

Cinematography
Rajendra Prasad (1)

Editor
Sanjay Verma

Screenplay
Karan Razdan

Story / Writer
Karan Razdan

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Hum Tum Aur Ghost Cast and Crew

Banner
ASA Film Pvt Ltd

Status
Released

Color
C

Release Date
March 19, 2010

Language
Hindi

Genre
Horror  /  Fantasy

Shooting Studios
Filmcity

Producer
Vikram Bhatt

Executive Producer / Co-Producer
Manmohan D Singh

Director
Vikram Bhatt

Star Cast
Aditya Narayan...... Aman
Shweta Agarwal...... Kaaya
Rahul Dev...... Pashupathi
Shubh Joshi
Murli Sharma...... Kaaya's Father
Nishigandha Wad...... Kaaya's Mother
Manoj Verma

Cassettes and CD's on
T-Series

Singers
Aditya Narayan
Nazam Sheraz
Shreya Ghoshal
Suzanne D'Mello
Hamza Faruqui
Chirantan Bhatt
Sunidhi Chauhan

Lyricist
Sameer
Nazam Sheraz
Aditya Narayan

Music Director
Chirantan Bhatt
Nazam Sheraz
Aditya Narayan

Background Music
Raju Rao

Cinematography
Praveen Bhatt

Action
Abbas Ali Moghul

Art
Rajat Poddar

Editor
Kuldeep Mehan

Screenplay
Vikram Bhatt
Dhiraj Ratan

Dialogue
Girish Dhamija

Media Relations
Parag Desai

Story / Writer
Vikram Bhatt

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Shaapit Cast and Crew

Banner
ASA Film Pvt Ltd

Status
Released

Color
C

Release Date
March 19, 2010

Language
Hindi

Genre
Horror  /  Fantasy

Shooting Studios
Filmcity

Producer
Vikram Bhatt

Executive Producer / Co-Producer
Manmohan D Singh

Director
Vikram Bhatt

Star Cast
Aditya Narayan...... Aman
Shweta Agarwal...... Kaaya
Rahul Dev...... Pashupathi
Shubh Joshi
Murli Sharma...... Kaaya's Father
Nishigandha Wad...... Kaaya's Mother
Manoj Verma

Cassettes and CD's on
T-Series

Singers
Aditya Narayan
Nazam Sheraz
Shreya Ghoshal
Suzanne D'Mello
Hamza Faruqui
Chirantan Bhatt
Sunidhi Chauhan

Lyricist
Sameer
Nazam Sheraz
Aditya Narayan

Music Director
Chirantan Bhatt
Nazam Sheraz
Aditya Narayan

Background Music
Raju Rao

Cinematography
Praveen Bhatt

Action
Abbas Ali Moghul

Art
Rajat Poddar

Editor
Kuldeep Mehan

Screenplay
Vikram Bhatt
Dhiraj Ratan

Dialogue
Girish Dhamija

Media Relations
Parag Desai

Story / Writer
Vikram Bhatt

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