Pier 1

Sometimes I get the urge to just hop into the car and drive from one store to another...not really looking for anything in particular, but everything in general. Yesterday, on one of those trips, I found these adorable scented Italian soaps on sale for $1 each at Pier 1 .

The Nouvelle Arome line of soaps comes right from Italy where it's made from the finest ingredients. Highly scented (so if you're allergic to fragrance these aren't for you), these soaps are a great addition to the guest room. Makes a great gift basket addition! Available in four different fragrances (Cardamom and Saffron, Pink Pepper and Coriander, Chocolate and Chili Pepper, Ginger and Vanilla), each sold separately.

L'Oreal

L'Oreal's Bare Naturale line of mineral makeup contains no talc, no fragrance and no preservatives. And right now, you can save $3 on Bare Naturale Gentle Mineral Makeup.

Click Here for your $3 coupon

HOT FOR SPRING '09

Lady Dior Charm Radiant Couture Touch-Up For Face, Cheeks and Lips

This is one of THE cutest things I've EVER seen!

This is NOT just a purse charm, but a gorgeous compact, perfect for the collector, and priced very well if you compare it to other limited edition compacts.

Dior's Lady Dior Charm Radiant Couture Touch-Up For Face, Cheeks and Lips is an exclusive compact featuring faux-leather accents, cannage detailing, and adorable D-I-O-R charms. With a chic duo of touchup essentials™creamy lip and cheek tint plus a complexion highlighter™you can attach it to your favorite handbag!

Shine On Gift Of Glaze

Stila's Shine On Gift of Glaze is a really convenient six pack that contains four top-selling shades and two new colors (Raisin and Gumdrop). The best-selling lip gloss formulas come in an easy-to-apply click pen that gives your lips a splash of high-shine color. Find the flavor to match your every mood in this must-have set of stunning shades.

Set includes:

- Vanilla (pearly nude)

- Brown Sugar (shimmering golden nude)

- Raisin (shimmering golden plum)

- Grapefruit (frosted pink)

- Apricot (melon nectarine)

- Gumdrop (vibrant pink)


Guerlain's Terracotta Light Sheer Bronzing Powder

Whether you're a fair blonde or a dark brunette, you'll love Guerlain's newest formulation of classic, sun-kissed powder. Ideal for all skin types, this very cool looking mosaic of five shades of compact powder includes a complexion highlighter to create a natural-looking glow.







Ombre Eclat Eyeshadow Palette

Guerlain Ombre Eclat Eyeshadow Palette introduces four radiant and bronzy hues that can be used alone or mixed together. Each shadow is etched with a bird of paradise and is tucked in a famous compact designed by Hervé Van der Straeten.






Daisy Limited Edition Bottle

Bright and happy, Daisy Marc Jacobs pops with this colorful, limited edition bottle, topped with a bright bouquet of spring green flowers. Personalize your bottle to match your own character with the playful assortment of stickers that comes in the box!

Tiny Sniper

Tiny Sniper is the same formula as the Fiberwig top-selling mascara in Japan - beating the competition with remarkable, "false eyelash-like" results. Never miss a lash with Imju Fiberwig Tiny Sniper lengthening mascara. Get a fuller look and extreme reach by catching short, thin, and hard-to-reach corner and lower lashes. Tiny Sniper has a specially designed brush, with its ultra-fine angled head and an easy-to-hold grip, to make precise application a breeze.

Tattoo Concealer

Okay...THIS stuff is extremely cool. Kat Von D's Tattoo Concealer is a creamy, blendable secret weapon that gives instant, customizable coverage. This oil-free, long-wearing formula makes blemishes, dark circles, tattoos, and imperfections disappear. It is perfect for any occasion that calls for a flawless look.

L'OREAL'S TRUE MATCH FOUNDATION

I've been looking for a decent foundation that wouldn't strangle my wallet for some time. I started seeing those commercials for L'Oreal's True Match product, and one day while in Wal-mart (don't say anything), I actually bought one.

Now, I have fairly dark skin, and the shade that I bought blended really well. I found the product itself to be great at coverage, especially for those undereye circles that we sometimes get.

I've just run out (again) and seriously, I think I'm about to buy my 4th bottle. I really do like this stuff, and I think I've tried just about everything.

ANNABELLE COSMETICS

Looking for a great eyeliner?

I haven't typically been a major fan of eyeliner, mostly because I couldn't find one for which application didn't quickly become an excersize in self-mutilation. Your typical eyeliner pencil goes on very dry, and putting them on for me was borderline painful.

Until one day last month when I went to the drugstore with a friend, who bought Annabelle's Smoothliner. This eyeliner goes on so smooth, and requires so little pressure to actually make the line, it's unlike anything I've ever tried. It has the creamiest consistency. I bought one that day with my friend, but I liked it so much, that I went back to the store and bought two more.

If you can find this product at your local make up counter...BUY IT. It's so well worth the six bucks.

SEPHORA GIFT W/PURCHASE!

Get a FREE Sephora Brand Birthday Vanilla Cupcake Bath & Shower Bubbles. For a limited time, we're extending this Beauty Insider-only gift to you with any order of $25 or more.

The Vanilla Cupcake Body Collection is a sweet mix of decadent French vanilla and almond, infused with honey and buttermilk that creates a lavish lather to clean, moisturize, and smooth all skin types. Each product contains deeply hydrating ingredients, such as aloe vera and jojoba, for delectably soft skin.

MAC TEAMS UP WITH HELLO KITTY!

Okay Girls;

This has to be one of the most anticipated makeup collections of the Spring season and it is finally available online! MAC Cosmetics has teamed up with Hello Kitty, and is sure to fascinate us with it's adorable packaging and bold colors.

There are three parts to this collection which include Mild Kitty, Wild Kitty and the oh-so-cute Hello Kitty Accessory line which includes an adorable 8-inch plush doll.

Get over to Mac Cosmetics and order yours now! These items are limited edition, and I'm sure they'll be gone in a heartbeat!

(Okay...I'm sorry...I LOVE MAC, but I'm not sure what the intention was with this ad...)

               

VALENTINE'S GIFT PICKS FOR HIM

Wow...feels as though I just got finished with my Christmas shopping, and Valentine's is almost on us. Time to start thinking about what to get him on this special day.

I don't know about you girls, but I LOVE a man who smells good. That said, I have a few Valentine's Gift suggestions, most are of the men's fragrance or skin care variety of course, but I'm fairly certain that he'll love them and you will too.

Billy Jealousy's Hydroplane™ Super-Slick Shave Cream 5 Pack

Billy Jealousy is reinventing the lost art of smooth shaving with Hydroplane™ Super-Slick Shave Cream.

This top-selling, award-winning shaving solution is comprised of millions of particles of water-soluble, organic micro-silicone— a serious razor lubricant. The addition of fruit oils provides purifying, conditioning, and moisturizing effects for the skin and beard. The result is a virtually frictionless shaving experience, and an exceptionally smooth final product. Say "Sayonara Sucker" to razor drag, nicks, cuts, ingrown hairs, and razor bumps.

This set includes five handy 2.0 oz Hydroplane™ Super-Slick Shave Creams in a convenient, clear to-go case. Hydroplane™ is essentially a pre-shave oil, lubricating shave cream, and skin conditioner all-in-one. It contains no benzocaine or alcohol. Hydroplane™ was hailed as "Best Shave Cream" by Esquire in their 2007 Grooming Awards.

Scent Sampler Best Sellers For Him ($75 Value)

Ten deluxe samples of Sephora's most sizzling scents, for him.

The Sephora Brand Scent Sampler Bestsellers For Him is the perfect gift of fragrance when you're not sure which one to choose. This set includes ten samples of their top selling men's fragrances to try, plus a gift voucher of equal value that can be redeemed at any Sephora store for a full size bottle of any one of the samples included, and a fragrance guide.

Samples include: Bulgari Aqua Pour Homme Marine, Canali Canali, Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy Men, Diesel Fuel For Life Men, Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Pour Homme, Hugo Boss Boss Pure, Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male, Lacoste Essential, Prada Infusion D'Homme, and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme.

A Clean Start Kit by Anthony Logistics for Men ($56 Value)

Everything a man needs to start the day fresh and well groomed.

Cleanse, exfoliate, prep, shave, and soothe the skin with this set of five highly effective facial care products formulated specifically for men.

Set includes a 4 oz Glycolic Facial Cleanser (enriched with aloe, glycolic acid, and vitamins to prep skin for shaving), 2 oz Facial Scrub (gently removes dead skin cells as it deeply cleanses the skin), 2 oz Shave Cream (a creamy formula that naturally raises hairs for a close, ingrown hair-free shave), 2.5 oz After Shave Balm (apricot kernel oil, allantoin, aloe, and benzocaine prevent razor burn and soothe the skin instantly), and a .33 oz Lip Balm (soothing shea butter, sesame seed, avocado, and grape seed oils smooth dry, chapped lips in seconds).

Brit For Men Gift Set ($116.50 Value)

Burberry Brit For Men radiates a relaxed elegance and effortless style. This fresh, oriental woody fragrance blends juicy green mandarin and freshly cut ginger with wild rose and spicy hints of cedarwood to create a confident, sexy, masculine scent.

The set includes a 3.3 oz Cleansing Gel, a 3.3 oz Soothing After Shave Balm, and a 3.3 oz Eau de Toilette Spray in a deluxe toiletry bag.

The 4 Elements of the Perfect Shave™ - Sandalwood

His shaving regimen becomes a pleasure instead of a chore with The 4 Elements of the Perfect Shave™ - Sandalwood, brought to you by experts at The Art of Shaving®.

With unique blends of botanical ingredients and 100% pure essential oils, these shave-perfecting formulas are ideal for men with sensitive and normal-to-dry skin, ingrown hair, razor burn, or tough beards. They are free of alcohol, synthetic dyes, synthetic fragrance, and other ingredients that can be harmful when absorbed into the skin.

Juicy Couture's Dirty English Gift Set

Presenting the scent of irresistible bad boys all over the world: Juicy Dirty English, a passion-inducing mix of peppered mandarin, blue cypress, black leather, ebony wood, and amber musk.

Live hard, live fast, live loud, and live now. It's all Dirty English, the new fragrance for men from Juicy Couture. The bottle features a leather cord adorned with charms wrapped around the stopper, which doubles as a bracelet.

This limited-edition gift set includes a 1.7 oz Eau de Toilette, a 3.4 oz Skin & Tonic After Shave Tonic, and a 2.6 oz De-Funk Deodorant.

Calvin Klein Men's Coffret

Try before you buy with the Calvin Klein Men's Coffret, a collection that includes miniature-size editions of Calvin Klein's top fragrances for him.

Whether it leads you to the full-size bottle of your favorite scent of the set or works as a convenient size to stash in your travel bag, this ensemble is all about choice.

The set includes a 0.5 oz Eternity Eau de Toilette Spray, a 0.5 oz MAN Eau de Toilette Spray, a 0.5 oz Obsession Eau de Toilette Spray, a 0.5 oz ck one Eau de Toilette Spray, and a 0.5 oz euphoria men Eau de Toilette Spray.

Jack Black's On The Road Travel Pack

The head-to-toe grooming solution for the guy on-the-go.

The On The Road Travel Pack includes a 3 oz Beard Lube, 3 oz All Over Wash For Face , Hair & Body, 3 oz Face Buff, 3 oz Industrial Strength Hand Healer, 1.5 oz Double Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20, and a .25 oz Intense Therapy Lip Balm, tucked safely into a sleek black travel bag.

Ralph Lauren's Double Black Gift Set

Intensely edgy, Polo Double Black is a sexy and exotic blend of spiced mango, addictive coffee, and sensual nutmeg intensified with the mysterious warmth of cardamom. It's a dark, woody experience that pulsates with a purely masculine sophistication.

Set includes a 4.2 Eau de Toilette Spray, 2.5 After Shave Gel, and a 2.5 Hair and Body Wash in a signature gift box.

Fusion Chrome Collection Power Razor + Travel Kit

Everything a man on the move needs for a perfect shave.

Whether you're packing for vacation, a business trip, or even the gym, The Art of Shaving® Fusion Chrome Collection Power Razor + Travel Kit, brought to you by The Art of Shaving® and Gillette experts lets you take a smooth, comfortable shave with you.

Tom Ford FOR MEN Gift Set

FOR MEN, the first men's fragrance from TOM FORD, blends traditional elements with modern influences. Like a second skin, the innovative Classic Woods fragrance is sensual, refined, and luxurious.

It opens with a crisp citrus aroma from the Mediterranean, which carries into a bright and refreshing mix of ginger, grapefruit, and deep greens. From there the scent turns robust before mellowing into a rich and masculine base of amber and leatherwood.

This gift set includes a 1.7 oz Eau de Toilette Spray and a 2.5 oz After Shave Balm.

Acne Answers by Anthony Logistics for Men

Fight Acne and prevent future breakouts with this handy travel kit of skin care essentials created especially with him in mind.

Set includes a 2 oz Acne Cleanser, .5 oz Daytime Acne Treatment, .5 oz Nighttime Acne Treatment, and a .75 oz Spot Therapy, in a handy re-usable pouch.

                   

ENTER TO WIN!

VERA WANG'S PRINCESS

This extraordinary fragrance was created by Vera Wang. Its sexy scent includes a mixture of water lily, apple, mandarin meringue, and golden apricot skin, dark chocolate, amber, musk, and vanilla.

This set contains 1.7 oz Eau De Toilette Spray + 2.5 oz Body Lotion + 2.5 oz Body Polisher.

To enter send an email to tbdentries@mail.com with the words "enter me VW" in the subject line, and that's it!

This contest ends midnight Monday February 2, 2009. Enter as often as you like.

Good Luck!

Benefit Cosmetics

What you should know about me, is that I'm a total moisturizer freak. I've used moisturizer every day, twice a day since I was in my late teens...especially around the eyes.

This eye moisturizer by Benefit Cosmetics is amazing. Eyecon Eye Treatment nourishes, smooths, depuffs and fades dark circles. Apply to the entire eye area morning and night for youthful, bright eyes!

Billy Jealousy

ILLICIT

Don't resist—get Illicit with Billy Jealousy's sinfully suberb tonic for today's sophisticated bad boy.

Illicit is the perfect prescription for intrigue, an intoxicating fragrance for day and night, work and play.

           

Clinique

Happy

This is one of my favorite fragrances. It smells like its name (if that makes any sense). Notes of Ruby Red Grapefruit, Boysenberry Bush Flower, and Hawaiian Wedding Flower.

Ed Hardy

Love & Luck Man

Asian-inspired tattoo art and vibrant Tokyo nightlife provide the perfect palette for Ed Hardy by Christian Audigier Love & Luck Men's Fragrance. An serious mix of bright colors inspired the creation of this very cool scent. Has an edge that is unmistakably masculine. Makes a great Valentine's Day gift.

Guerlain

Ombre Eclat Duo & Liner

Each of these perfect palettes contains everything you need to create a defined, sultry eye. Not only does it come in a chic gold compact created by Herve Van Der Straeten, but the compact is refillable!

This eyeshadow set comes with monochrome browns, grays, coppers, and blues feature deep, medium, and light tones to create and array of looks. Also comes with a lining brush for a cat's eye effect. It's a very cool set.

Le 2 de Guerlain Mascara

Okay...I thought that the case for this mascara was gorgeous, and the actual product is really good.

It has a regular sized brush at one end...I suppose for 'regular' lashes, and another smaller brush at the other end I guess for the bottom lashes. I don't often find myself using the small brush for lower lashes, instead, I use it for the lashes on the inner and outer corners of the eye. It's kind of pricey, but it's Guerlain...

Terracotta Bronzing Powder

Because I have darker skin, I find it very difficult finding powders that don't make my skin look dry and ashy.

Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder has a warmer, more 'red' undertone, rather than that cold 'grey' tone that a lot of pressed powders have. It's moisturizing, long-wearing, and oil-controlling and it stays gorgeous all day (and night). The neutral bronze shade is suitable for all skin types and skin tones.

Juicy Couture

Juicy Couture Eau de Parfum Spray, 1.7 oz

This is a really nice scent. Top notes of melon, marigold, apple, water hyacinth, and crushed leaves. Heart notes of wild rose, princess lily, and tuberose. Base notes of vanilla crème brulée, precious wood, and patchouli. Packaged in a glass bottle with Juicy emblem and gem-shaped top.

A Juicy necklace with a safety pin with signature "J" charm and crown wraps around bottleneck.

1.7 fl. ounces

Lilly Pulitzer

Lilly Pulitzer has an amazing Scented Candle Collection that has a peaceful, calming effect. Scent any room with one of Lilly's bright, vibrant candles and bask in the delight, freshness, and fun that are sure to follow.

Each 7.2 oz candle will burn for up to 70 hours.