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Perk Up Your Morning, Perk Up Your Skin

Coffee has always been touted as an energy pick me up. Whether for energy or for routine, most people cannot get their day started until they have their morning cup of coffee. With this in mind, caffeine has enter the beauty market on several different fronts. From facials where brewed coffee is incorporated with the skincare to products such as eye creams that reduce puffiness, coffee is more than just an energy pick me up.

Coffeeberry is a very important antioxidant that helps to benefit the skin. Research has found that some of the benefits of products infused with coffeeberry range from depuffing the eyes, fighting the war against cellulite, to reducing some UV-exposure damage with the help of sunscreen. Caffeine is also great for sensitive skin and those suffering from rosacea by reducing swelling and calming down redness. With all these benefits, why not add caffeine to your daily skincare regime? Check out Sephora for some great products that take advantage of this revolutionary breakthrough.

Until next time Beauties, you've been marked!

Little Red Riding Hood

Today is National Wear Red Day in support of the Go Red movement. Heart disease is the number one killer among women and the month of February is dedicated to bringing awarness to this cause. From fashion shows to limited edition products, the involvement and support for this movement is hugh.

Bobbi Brown created this limited edition Lip Palette that features a universally flattering range of medium to deep hues: Mauve Lip Shimmer, Kir Lip Shimmer, Cranberry Lip Sheer and Slopes Lip Color-and a mini Lip Brush

This February, Bobbi is teaming up with The Heart Truth and will be doing the makeup for the Red Dress Collection 2008 Fashion Show. This is the third year in a row Bobbi has been a sponsor of the show. Palette $40

The Go Red For Women website is a great source of information and you have the ability to shop or donate to the cause. You can also find out what activities are going on around the country and in your town.

Even if you don't have a red dress to sport today, pull out your favorite red shoes, red purse or red lipstick and join the fight against Heart Diease.

Until next time Beauties, you've been marked!

Bridal Beauty

"On your wedding day you should look like yourself at your most beautiful." -Bobbi Brown

Bridal season is upon us and Bobbi Brown has once again delivered with her 2008 Bridal Kit.

This sleek white case with interior pockets and mirror includes Ivory eyeshadow, Black Ink Long-Wear gel eyeliner, a Short-Handle Ultra Fine Eyeliner Brush, Black No Smudge Mascara, and Pink Sugar Shimmer lip gloss (all shown on model). Plus, there's room in the kit to add your favorite blush, lip color, and more eye shadows. For darker skin tones, I would recommend Navajo or Banana eye shadow in lieu of Ivory with Peony blush on the cheeks for a pop of color.

Every year Bobbi graces us with an easy to follow, bridal look that will enhance any skin tone and this year is no different. Limited Edition at $75, order yours today at www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com

Foreign Style

Originally worn as a headdress for Arabic men, the Keffiyah is now extremely popular amongst the urban culture. Females and males can both rock this hot trend. It has been seen on many celebrities such as Jay Z, Kanye West and Nicole Richie. The Keffiyah can be worn with just about anything, so make your purchase soon, before the season ends.

Pretty Is As Pretty Does

This picture contains two of my favorite things...Mary J. Blige's new cd "Growing Pains" and the color pink! This color is the newest to the iPod Nano family. Although I am a fan of and encourage serious music lovers to purchase what is known now as the iPod Classic, this little ditty is perfect if you are new to the Apple family or already have an Ipod you use for the house or in the car. Purchase this as a Valentines' Day gift for your daughter, sister, niece or give it to yourself. Starting at $149. you can hold a 1000 songs (4GB) or 2000 (8GB) and "Work It" til your hearts content.

Until next time Beauties....you've been marked!

Say NO! NO! to Unwanted Hair

With summer fast approaching, it is time to get our bodies hair free, soft and smooth. Enter NO! NO! the newest hair removal gadget to hit the market. NO! NO! is a revolutionary new tool that removes hair by thermal transference- basically it zaps the hair with a gentle pulse of heat. It is safe for all hair types and skin tones. This is important for those with olive to dark skin because traditional techniques such as laser and electrolysis have been known to scar the skin. One of the advantages of NO!NO! is that you don't have to wait until your hair grows back like a sasquatch to do your next treatment. Like with any hair removal procedure, consistancy is key. The more you use it, the softer and slower the hair will grow back. The disadvantage of NO! NO! is that it cannot be used on the face, which for someone who is not a candidate for electrolysis or laser, this is a disappointment. NO!NO! can be purchased at Sephora.com and HSN.com for $250. So ladies, say NO!NO! to hairy legs, underarms and bikini area, and say YES! YES! to soft, smooth, glowing skin.