LUSH Grass Shower Gel (3.3 fl.oz.) – $9.95

Our deep green shower gel is made with our earthy Ninja fragrance and smells like a freshly mown lawn in springtime. We make it in our LUSH kitchens with fresh, antioxidant wheatgrass juice to care for and nourish weathered skin. Neroli and bergamot oils brighten moods and bring sunshine to all of your days. It’s so good, it’s worth getting out of bed for in the morning, and the scent lingers on your skin for the rest of the day.

If you love grassy scents like me, you will love lathering up in Grass shower gel from LUSH. It really does seem to brighten your mood and get you ready for the day. I like to use it as shampoo, as well as a body wash. It’s not very thick, in fact it’s a bit on the watery side so be careful not to squirt too much at one time. I’d probably recommend using a loofah to get the most out of it. This won’t dry out your skin and the scent does linger, which I like. Nothing says springtime like the scent of a freshly mown lawn. Being in AZ, mine is still brown and this has reminded me that it’s about time throw down some fertilizer. While I run to Home Depot you guys should be running to LUSH!

Urban Decay Pocket Rocket Lipglosses for Spring 2012

Dustin the Lumberjack – Shimmery Nude

Rashad the Doctor – Creamy Cool Pink

Pocket Rocket Lipgloss in Dustin

Pocket Rocket Lipgloss in Rashad

Urban Decay Pocket Rocket Lipglosses are Vegan and retail for $19 each. They are available in 8 different hot dudes.. I mean shades.

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Urban Decay Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Color

Urban Decay’s creamiest, most sumptuously pigmented lip pencil. This formula delivers all the opaque, saturated, high-impact color of your favorite lipstick and an arresting high-gloss finish in one chubby pencil. And with a dynamic bright to deep shade range in creamy and sparkly textures, the runway-ready possibilities are endless. Even the glittery hues in this collection of high-gloss lip pencils feel smooth on your lips (and leave not a trace of sparkle grit). This conveniently portable pencil’s high-gloss shine can be blotted for a more stain-like effect, but no matter how you wear it, the color lasts. Free of mineral oil and paraffin, this formula contains plant-derived ingredients that nourish lips. Because the barrels and boxes are color-matched to each shade, locating the color you want is easy, even in the deep, dark depths of an oversize tote.

Available in 7 colors for $19 a piece, exclusively at Sephora. Their newest two colors for spring 2012 are Lovechild and Apocalypse.

Urban Decay Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Color in Lovechild

Urban Decay Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Color in Apocalypse

Lovechild (pale pink) and Apocalypse (deep plum)

These are a really great product! I love how precise and portable chubby pencils are. These are so smooth and pigmented, with a great high-shine finish. Lovechild will be my Valentine’s lip tonight! I’ll let you guys know how the wear is

Has anyone tried these pencils yet? Which colors? Now I really want Fbomb (bright red cream) and Punch Drunk (bright orange cream)!

Make Some Noise – Rock the mic in tangerine

Make Some Noise with Techno

Wicked Style – Party cocktail tropical punch

Wicked Style with Techno

Fuchsia Fanatic – Fuchsia pink for the rocker diva in us all

Fuchsia Fanatic with Techno

Gothic Lolita – Steal the show on girls night out in seductive purple

Gothic Lolita with Techno

Dance Baby – Hit center stage in cotton candy pink

Dance Baby with Techno

Sweet Hook – Blow a kiss in dreamy lilac

Sweet Hook with Techno

Where heavy metal meets rocker chic, China Glaze introduces the Spring 2012 collection, ElectroPop. Inspired by all things girly, edgy and fun, the 12 shades of ElectroPop bring out the inner rock star in all. For flash and glam this spring, China Glaze hits the stage in style!

All of these applied like a dream. Great pigmentation and coverage. Each swatch photo shows two coats. The Techno photos show one coat of Techno. What are your favorites?

I suppose I should officially announce my new kids’ style blog:

“A Cup Of Jasmine”, a blog built for kids and tweens that showcases age appropriate and affordable style musings. I am humbled, and floored, that my side hobby has already caught the eye of someone at Target aka everyone’s favorite store! We are honored to be featured on Target Style’s January issue of On the Dot.  http://targetstyle.tumblr.com/

Deborah Lippmann – Lady Sings the Blues

A blackened, navy blue with silver hexagonal sequins, as well as silver and blue glitter.

Lady Sings the Blues is pigmented enough to use only one coat. If you want more sequins you can add two.

A closeup in the shade.

Deborah Lippmann nail lacquer is available at Nordstrom, Barneys and LippmannCollection.com

Bobbi Brown Neons and Nudes – Spring 2012

The Neons & Nudes Collection features a unique pairing of bright, neon colors that are balanced by soft nudes and neutrals. Pair a soft, nude eye with a neon lip or a bright eye with a nude lip depending on your mood.

Has there ever been a makeup collection that launched, and just embodied everything you want in a look? This is it for me right now. I want it ALL.

Read on for collection info…

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I’m loving the color peach lately. These little shorts from H&M make me want to become a runner.

This elegant flower caught my eye too, also a peachy shade.

From afar it looks like a typical flower..

Upon closer inspection, it’s actually made of feathers.

I think it will look pretty pinned next to a messy side bun.

I’m thinking my recent fondness for the color may have something to do with this peach iced tea that I’ve been sipping on daily. It’s not from Starbucks.. I just reuse their cups.

I probably won’t become a runner any time soon, but I can lounge around my house in my peach shorts and drink my peach iced tea. Yea.. that’ll do

We all love eos lip balms. They look cute on our night stands. We get inquiries when we pull them out of our handbags. NOW for Spring/Summer ‘11 there is a limited edition twin pack available that features NEW passion fruit and strawberry sorbet flavors.My daughter loves the purple passion fruit, while I prefer the strawberry sorbet.

“It’s a ring… with an egg.” -Selenas

Well it’s not a ring, and they call them spheres, but the shape is definitely egg-y.

Bottom line: If you like sweeter, fruity scents then this duo is for you.

I haven’t seen this twin pack in stores yet, but I did see it on Target.com

eos fans.. Get em while you can!

Long-time readers will recognize this post from 2009. I had another reader inquire about this subject recently, so here is that post with a bit of an update! Makeup not holding up in the heat? Read on to see what I recommend for one reader who is having trouble with her makeup not lasting through the day.

MAC Prep + Prime Face Protect SPF50

Primer is applied before foundation and helps foundation have longer staying power.

The added spf in this product is a plus.

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

In their new and improved squeeze tubes, this trusty eyeshadow primer will prevent oily lids and keep your eyeshadow from creasing. A definite must-have for spring and summer months.

Estee Lauder Double Wear stay-in-place makeup

Stay away from creme foundations, they don’t hold up during hot weather. Instead, use a long-wearing liquid foundation. Estee Lauder Double Wear is a favorite of mine because it has good coverage and it doesn’t budge.

Revlon Colorstay for Combination/Oily skin

Revlon Colorstay is basically the drugstore version of Estee Lauder Double Wear. It is also a long-wearing liquid foundation and is a fraction of the price. Unfortunately, drugstore foundations don’t have testers, so purchase from a retailer that accepts returns/exchanges on used makeup, like ULTA.

MAC Prep + Prime transparent finishing powder

This. Right Here. Is My.. favorite setting powder I have come by.

Apply this lightly with a large fluffy brush as the last step in your face makeup.

When I wear this, I notice I don’t have to blot nearly as much.

Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray

A few sprays of this fine mist will have your makeup lasting 16 hours!

Perfect for hot humid days and late night dancing, this setting spray prevents makeup from fading or melting off your face.

Boscia Blotting Linens

Be prepared for mid-day touchups as needed.  Many people make the mistake of applying powder over oily skin throughout the day to touch up. This just makes foundation separate and look cakey. I recommend using blotting papers instead.

Lightly press a blotting linen onto your shiny areas. They absorb the oil, leaving your makeup undisturbed and looking fresh. The Boscia Green Tea blotting linens are my personal favorite. At 100 sheets for $10, it’s also a great value, one pack lasts me months.