I was out of town and just arrived back, so I wanted to update everyone on Harajuku Mini, which comes out This Sunday November 13th! Check out the commercial that just launched. Super Kawaii

Zoya Nail Polish presents 3 new jewel toned metallic shimmer polishes

and 3 glitzy, glitter glazes (featuring unique bar glitter) for an extra special holiday and winter 2011 season! Swatches show the metallic shimmer polishes and their corresponding glitter glazes on top. I absolutely love the glitter glazes because they have that bar fiber glitter. It’s almost like tinsel fibers in the nail polish! So Holiday Chic

Holly – Full coverage, rich green metallic shimmer.

Rina – Gorgeous green glitzy, glitter glaze (with unique bar glitter).

Izzy – Full coverage, party pink metallic shimmer.

Kissy – Vivid pink glitzy, glitter glaze (with unique bar glitter).

Noel – Full coverage, icy blue metallic shimmer.

Twila – Bold blue glitzy, glitter glaze! (with unique bar glitter).

Zoya Gems and Jewels is available online NOW at zoya.com

LUSH Golden Wonder Bath Bomb

“Just like any good present under the tree, Golden Wonder rattles when you shake it! Are you wondering what’s inside? Pop our big, fizzing, multi-layer invention into the tub and the first thing you’ll notice is the sweet orange, lime and cognac oils as they unfold for a seasonal celebration. Then, as this golden gift slowly dissolves, watch the water magically change colour before your eyes. What else could be inside? You’ll just have to try one to find out!”

or you can just read on…

Golden Wonder smells like sweet orange, lime and champagne. It sparkles with gold glitter, and is shaped like a wrapped gift. To unravel, simply drop Golden Wonder into your warm bath.

The white crust dissolves first, and quickly unveils a bright BLUE inner layer. Large shapes, the colors of orange, yellow and pink pop out and fizz as well.

The water shines with gold glitter and then Golden Wonder saves the best for last. I wasn’t expecting such a sight so unfortunately I did not have my good camera on hand to capture it. Blurry cellphone pics don’t do this bath bomb’s work justice. I will say this.. it is very “Starry Night”.

I thoroughly enjoyed this bath bomb and wish I had another already. LUSH gift card for Christmas please! LUSH Golden Wonder bath bomb is available at LUSH stores and lushusa.com for $6.95

TOMS Movember Highlands in Gray Black Brushed $95

About Movember: The ‘Mo,’ slang for moustache, and November come together each year for Movember to raise awareness of cancers affecting men. How? Men grow rich moustaches as conversation starters of course…

Proceeds go to the Movember Foundation.

Movember Grey Black Men’s Classics $58

Movember Grey Black Women’s Classics $58

LOVING these TOMS for Movember shoes. Spreading awareness is classy. Support the men in your life, comfortably of course

TOMS.com

Philip Kingsley Pure Silver Shampoo and Conditioner

I got highlights in my hair recently. Since I have dark, previously colored hair, I have a high risk of my highlights turning brassy. You know… that orange tint that comes out after you bleach your hair. With every wash, color fades, increasing the chance that those brassy tones will come out. My hair dresser recommended that I use a violet tinted shampoo and conditioner that will deposit color and tone my hair with every wash, preventing brassiness altogether. Genius right? I’ve been using one from Sally Beauty called Shimmer Lights, but it has been leaving my hair pretty dry and tangled after washing. It has been difficult to brush my hair, probably causing breakage.

I got word of a similar product by Philip Kingsley called Pure Silver. The line is formulated specifically for grey or bleached blonde hair. Designed with violet hues and optical brighteners, Pure Silver shampoo and conditioner gently cleanses and conditions while adding shine to dull, discolored and brassy hair. The shampoo smells nice and light, and lathers well. The bottle directs you to knead into your scalp with the shampoo. My hair felt almost squeaky clean afterward. The conditioner has a stronger scent. It really moisturized well and got rid of any tangles caused by the shampooing. Once I rinsed and let my hair air dry, I could feel the difference in the softness of my hair. It feels clarified and replenished. If you have grey, bleached blonde or highlighted hair, I would recommend this shampoo and conditioner to you.

Right now Philip Kingsley is running a special for their ‘Try Me Duos’ including a Pure Silver Conditioner kit in either mini or full size. Buy One Get One Free means major savings, and there’s something there for all hair types!

Philip Kingsley shampoo for Flaky Itchy Scalps is currently Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

Philip Kingsley Remoisturizing line is Buy 1 Shampoo Get 1 Conditioner FREE

View all the Try Me Duo deals at PhilipKingsley.com

Deborah Lippmann nail color in Fashion

This “not-so-typical taupe” shade was featured in the Rodarte Spring 2012 show at Mercedez Benz Fashion Week. I find it to be the perfect nude shade. I had previously been using a nude polish that was too cool for my skin tone. This has just the right amount of warmth to keep it from looking grey. The color is super chic and it actually lengthens the look of your fingers! It is my new favorite nude shade for nails.

I applied two coats of Fashion and no top coat was needed. It dries with a nice shine finish on it’s own. Deborah Lippmann has a great quality nail polish. The pigmentation is impressive, better than Chanel in my opinion.

Deborah Lippmann nail color in Fashion is available at Barneys and DeborahLippmann.com for $16.

LUSH Celebrate Lip Tint – For pastel pink lips with a hint of gold luster and the taste of champagne.

One of the best parts about the holidays is celebrating at parties. This gorgeous lip tint is inspired by one of our perfumer’s special wedding day cocktails: pink champagne with gold leaf, popping candy bubbles. It seemed to inventor Helen like the perfect flavour for a festive lip tint. She used cognac, lemon, and grapefruit oils and icing sugar to give this pastel pink tint the taste of champagne, then sprinkled in golden luster to make it extra festive. Make sure you have this on New Years Eve when the clock strikes twelve!

The only other lip tint I have tried from LUSH was Snow Fairy. Celebrate has a much better texture and color payoff. It smells like pink champagne and I love the touch of gold sparkle on the top. The almond oil softens and moisturizes lips. The color itself is a pale pink with a metallic sheen. It reminds me of a discontinued MAC lipstick called b cup. It is a tad too pale for my currently tan skin, washing me out just a bit. But I think come the Holidays, when my tan starts to fade, this will be perfect.

This Christmas, one of the most awaited films will premiere “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” at cinemas around the world (from the Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy, directed by David Fincher).

Trish Summerville, the costume designer for this film, has made an H&M Dragon Tattoo Collection – a women’s collection with attitude. It’s dark, urban feeling with leather jackets and torn jeans, and is inspired by the film’s anti-heroine, Lisbeth Salander. Trish Summerville is one the top costume designers in Hollywood, designing for both movies, celebrities, and artists.

“Despite what you’ve seen online, we wanted to make sure you got accurate information from us. The Nicki Minaj collection consists of a deep shimmering purple Shatter called “Super Bass” and these five Nicki-inspired colors: “Metallic 4 Life”, “Save Me”, “Fly”, “Did It On ‘Em” and the bubble gum hue “Pink Friday”.” -OPI

Super Bass (shatter), Metallic 4 Life, Save Me, Fly, Did It On Em, Pink Friday