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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Tuesday's Child: Camper Chic

For most kiddies, school's out for Summer. In case yours have grown out of last year's duds, Here's a chic collection that will take them to camp, the beach, Summer soirees and beyond.

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Fendi's Spring Collection is filled with stripes, checks, denim and cotton. The entire line gives children the most luxurious start in life.

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Alex and Alexa

For the littlest tough guy. This gift set is for beach baby boys!

Estella NY

Summer camp chic at its' best. Mini Boden and Little Tom's are paired perfectly for fun in the sun.
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Summer soiree? Your little guy can be dressed and ready with style in this Boys Formal Tuxedo in sizes 2T - 14

Dimples and Dandelions

What says Summer better than cotton candy, pinwheels and a tutu dress? This little party perfect pick will take her wherever the party is.

Dimples and Dandelions

Surf's up for mini men. Volcom T-Shirt, Board Shorts and Sandals for (Big Boys)
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The cutest ruffled pants ever by deMINI! Get the look at
Poppy's Closet

Oh be still my heart! This cool little dude is wearing Armani Junior, and
he couldn't be cuter.
Saks

Baby brights! Break the pastel monotony with this cozy chic collection at
Hanna Anderson

Oh my! Robert Cavalli makes a statement in silk and cotton. If I had a wee one to dress, this little number would have to be purchased.

Zappos Couture

Comfy cool. Tea collection offers cool outfits that little boys won't mind wearing. Lots to look at
Tea Collection

Let her express her inner boho in Tea Collection's Seafarer Dress.
Tea Collection

Patriotic perfect. This little tankini is stars and stripes above the rest!
Everything But The Princess

More patriotic choices for classic kids. The Coney Island Collection
Hartstrings

No teeth required to eat cotton candy or have fun on a Summer day with
this wave inspired delicious dress.
I Love Gorgeous

Looking good in linen! Keep him (or her) styl'n and safe from the sun in this adorable hat
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Monday, June 10, 2013

Monday's Makeup Must Haves

( Image Via Yuri Ahn)

I'll admit it, I am a bit of a makeup junkie.

I even sold cosmetics once upon a time

at the great Marshall Field's. Today I'm

sharing my Makeup Must Haves. Here's

my personal award winners.

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Primer
I fought this new "primer" discovery for a bit.
Seems as if we all did fine without it. But after
experiencing the benefits of primer, I hate to
be without it. For me, it helps in making pores
look smaller and keeps the makeup on all day.

Laura Mercier is the pioneer of primer. Her Radiance Foundation Primer provides a sheer
healthy glow to the skin.
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Tinted Moisturizer

Laura Mercier's Illuminating
Tinted Moisturizer.

At my age, I like a healthy glow. But Laura

also makes this excellent moisturizer in an
oil free formula, and without radiance. In the
warmer months, you might be able to wear
this alone without foundation, as it does offer
slight coverage. I also like to mix it with
my liquid foundation. I like this product
so much, that it would be hard to be without it.

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Concealer

Signature Club A by Adrienne Big 7 Wondercover Makeup

This is my saving grace for traveling!

You will always find it in my carry on bag.
This nifty little compact holds creamy concealers, a blush, and cream foundation.
The concealers are some of the best with
a really good coverage. It's a little bit like
painting by numbers.

HSN

Amazing Cosmetics Concealer

Hands down...the best concealer I have
ever used. It's highly pigmented and super-emollient, not to mention water-resistant.
So many shades to match every complexion.
Sephora

Foundation

M.A.C. Studio Sculpt Foundation
My new obsession! This foundation feels
light as air. It is gel based and very buildable.
You can go from medium to full coverage.
It is water resistant, so great for warmer
months. The key to this foundation is
applying it with a brush. Buff, buff, buff!
Bloomingdales

bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation with Flawless Face Brush

I do like to switch my look up, preferring
the gel foundation for night and the mineral
powder for day. There are many mineral
powders out there, and I think bareMinerals
is one of the best I have tried. The original
formula has a slight illumination quality. And
then there is the mat formula, that is just that.
This set is a buy at
QVC

Blush

Bobbi Brown's Shimmer Bricks
These bricks of pretty shades add an
interesting depth of color that looks more
interesting than one shade. I like the beiges.
They also work double duty as eyeshadows.
Love them!
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Nars The Multiple

Mistake-proof color; quick and easy to apply.

Sheer, natural finish for eyes, cheeks and lips.
Enriched with Vitamin E and açai oil for antioxidant benefits. My fave color is orgasm.
Nars

Enter code JUNENP13 at checkout.
Complimentary Mini Orgasm Nail Polish

Eyeshadow Primer

Trish McEvoy

'Eye Base Essentials' Brightening Eyeshadow Primer

If your eyeshadow fades or creases, it's

because you need a primer. McEvoy's Eye
Base does the trick, and can even be worn without shadow. I wear Demure.
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Eye Shadow

Bobbi Brown's Metallic Shadows
are high on shimmer and pigment.
Champagne Quartz as pictured is my
perfect shade.
Sephora

Sephora Collection
Moonshadow Baked Palette
In The Nude
I love a good palette. And Sephora has
created a good one. It's a great value, as well.
Sephora

Eyelash Curler
If your not curling your lashes, you should be.
What a difference a curled lash makes to your
eyes! My personal pick is also rather economical.

Tarte's Picture Perfect Duo

The ergonomic eyelash curler is easy to
grip, thanks to the padded handle. The curved angle and wide mouth suits all eye shapes without pinching or crimping.
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Eyeliner

My one desert island item is eyeliner!
I feel naked without it. For me, it must
be waterproof, as well. Two rise above
the rest. B obbi Brown's Gel Eyeliner is
really excellent. It takes a little practice,
but the result is a very deep black with
a nice shine...and it lasts and lasts!
Available in 13 colors
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M·A·C

Liquidlast Liner

This one lives up to its' name...if you don't
wash it off, you wake up with it looking
perfect in thee morning. Easy to use.
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Mascara

It took years of trying many brands

to find my favorite mascara. It's
M.A.C.'s Opulash. It lasts 15 hrs, and I
can attest to that. It is water resistant,
and I have cried a river in it. The black is
intense and the brush is huge..which is
the secret to this magic mascara. Also it
is $8 less than Dior Show, my past fave.
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Lips

Chanel's LÈVRES SCINTILLANTES GLOSSIMER
There are many good lip products out there.
And I have to admit that I am not as discriminating about lip gloss as I might be
of other makeup products. However, I do
have a fave. Chanel's gloss in Sweet Beige
is the perfect nude with shimmer. As in all
Chanel products, it is rich in pigments, so
you only need a little bit.
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That's what is in my beauty bag.
What's in yours?