I know what you're thinking (especially if you've met me) - Can you really wear no powder products on your face? Until yesterday, I might have answered "No!".
Here's how my morning went down - I overslept by a good 30 minutes and by the time I checked the weather at 8am, Weather.com informed me it was already 80 degrees. Is there any rest for the weary?
As I began to apply my tinted moisturizer (Stila, above), the idea of wearing powder began to be less & less comforting. Once I was done with my tinted moisturizer, I went straight for the blush instead of setting my foundation product with powder. Stila's Convertible Color in Gerbera is Summertime peach perfection. Moving on to the eyes, my only shadow was MAC's shadestick in Copper Penny. Once I blended out the color across my lid, I applied Stila's Smudge Pot in Black Cat as a liner with an angled liner brush. For my lips, I used The Body Shop's Hot Brights Lips & Cheeks in Coral.
Throughout the day I was pleasantly surprised as to how well my makeup was holding up, despite the fact that I was constantly warm & uncomfortable. In fact, my color was impressively in tact once I arrived home around 6:45 pm. As they say, the rest is history.
Summer Skin Saver: The Powderless Face
The Body Shop & Solange Knowles (and the Naked Cowboy, too) Say Yes Yes Yes To Safe Sex
$8.00 at The Body Shop
Yes, Yes, Yes…The Body Shop could cause a stir across the country with giant window posters challenging consumers to say “Yes, Yes, Yes, to safe sex”. The in your face posters will be coupled with free in store Durex® condom hand outs as part of the global launch of a new HIV/AIDS safe sex campaign in conjunction with MTV Networks. To get lips moving about this vital issue, The Body Shop is also launching an exclusive Tantalizing Lip Butter ($8), to help raise funds for HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention. Approximately $5 from every purchase of the fruity lip butter will benefit the Staying Alive Foundation, a charity empowering young people around the world to protect themselves and their communities against HIV and AIDS.“The Body Shop has a rich history of supporting important social and human causes. We felt it was imperative to encourage a discussion on safe sex even it meant causing a bit of a commotion. We hope this campaign educates consumers on the importance of safe sex and knowing your status”, stated Shelley Simmons, Director of Values for The Body Shop America.
To augment in store efforts, The Body Shop in collaboration with MTV will also host an interactive web site, www.yestosafesex.com, where consumers can learn to say the word “Yes” in a variety of languages and make their own personal pledge to only engage in safe sex to protect themselves from HIV/AIDS.
Solange Knowles and the legendary Naked Cowboy stepped out yesterday in Times Square in support of the initiative. Check out the photos below for details.
Holiday Gift Guide: Scentsational!
(click through for the full story) Spice up your home this Holiday season, and take advantage of super sales in the process. The Body Shop is offering $5 shipping, plus buy one get one free on select Holiday Gifts and seasonal scented items, and 15% off on Cyber Monday.
With such inviting Holiday scents as Cranberry, Vanilla Spice and Warm Amber, what's not to love?
Holiday Gift Guide: Seasonal Senses
Warm Amber Bath Oil
$18
Vanilla Spice Shimmer Soap
$5
Joyful Armoas Gift Set
$32
Cranberry Hand Caress Gift Set
$25

Whether you're entertaining at home this Holiday season or you're visiting your parents, it's always nice to surround yourself with seasonal scents. When else are you going to have an excuse to smell like cranberry, vanilla spice and amber? The truth is, I like to take advantage of the Holiday season as much as possible. You don't have to go all out - you can add subtle touches to accentuate the Holiday experience. A scented hand soap or lotion near the sink, a sensual bath oil or even a bar soap heighten your cheer. Take advantage of The Body Shop's $5 shipping, plus buy one get one free on select Holiday Gifts and seasonal scented items, and 15% off on Cyber Monday.







