What's New: Sonia Kashuk Limited Edition Spring 2012 Collection

Brighten your makeup bag with Sonia Kashuk’s new Limited Edition Collection for Spring 2012.  Inspired by vibrant hues to energize and reinvigorate your look for spring, Sonia juxtaposed natural materials with bright, bold shots of color for her coveted Limited Edition Collection this season.  Affordable chic has taken on new meaning with Sonia’s beautiful brush sets, a do-it-all face palette, her signature Hair Brush outfitted in brights along with a new Mini Nail Set in shades you’ll want to wear all season.

 

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March Of Dimes March For Babies

I will be participating with March of Dimes this year and March for Babies on Sunday April 29, 2012. This is a very personal cause to my heart, being that my daughter was born premature almost 4 years ago. I will be walking with my best friend and I'm excited to be participating in something that can truly make a difference in these babies lives. 

Here is a little back story on my daughter Laila. I ended up developing Preeclampsia. I had High Blood Pressure before I was pregnant, so I was high risk right from the start. Preeclampsia is defined as high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine after 20 weeks of pregnancy. I was 28 weeks and ended up having my daughter 2 months early by emergency C-Section. She was born at 2 pounds, 14 ounces. Everyday that she was in the NICU was a complete roller coaster. One day she would progress better, the next a fall back. After 2 months of being in the NICU, she was able to come home at 5 pounds. Everyday was a struggle and a challenge, but she made it through completely healthy. She is a miracle and very lucky considering what can happen from being premature. 

I would be so appreciative if anyone would like to donate, even if it is a small amount. Anything and everything counts! 

Since this is a beauty blog after all, I have decided to give to those that will donate. If you make a donation of $10, I will send you a beauty package with samples, and beauty goodies*. Not only will you feel amazing for donating to a great cause, but you will receive some great beauty items as well! :)

Here is the link to donate (paypal is accepted) : http://www.marchforbabies.org/aquaheart 

I am so grateful to all who reads this and being able to reach out to you and let you know my story.

♥ Stephanie

* Beauty packages will only be shipped to those that donate $10 or more.  I will contact you by the e-mail you provide when you donate for your mailing address.

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Wet N Wild Be Jeweled Limited Edition Nail Collection - Swatches

I recently found this Wet N Wild Be Jeweled collection at a local Rite Aid and couldn't resist getting them. The only one they ran out of was Born to Privilege, so I couldn't get my hands on it. I have the other four, and they are just as gorgeous swatched as they are looking at them in the bottles.

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What's New: Eylure Katy Perry False Lashes

Award-winning Eylure, the eyelash specialists, have released their new collection designed exclusively by 

platinum-selling recording artist and global pop superstar, Katy Perry!

Known for her fashionable and unique personal style, Katy Perry is expanding her exclusive beauty portfolio with the launch of her first false lash collection.  Teaming with Eylure, (leading British lash specialists which are currently taking the US by storm), Perry supervised every aspect of her signature lash range.  Katy Perry Lashes created by Eylure are a direct extension of Katy’s style and will provide fans with the perfect blend of sweet and sexy!

Katy’s four distinct varieties include:

 Sweetie Pie: A dainty, natural hair lash that will discreetly add length and volume to your own lashes.

Oh, Honey!: A flatteringly full lash, textured for a natural finish but with enough volume to take your lashes from fine to fab!

Cool Kitty: Because they will make your eyes look amazing. Gorgeous framing with manicured tips, these lashes can be worn in the day to be daring or at night as the perfect finishing touch.

Oh, My!: It is big and beautiful with a layered effect. All the texture you could want in a lash yet so wearable and really flattering. Be daring, go double effect! 

All Katy Perry by Eylure lashes retail for $6.99 at ULTA Beauty Stores nationwide and on www.ULTA.com.

I ended up getting Oh, Honey! and Cool Kitty to try out and review which will be up in a separate post soon! Let me know what you think of these lashes and if you have seen them in ULTA.

♥ Stephanie

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Revlon Gucci Westman Escapism Summer 2012 Collection - Colorburst Lipgloss Swatches

You guys should know by now that I am a sucker for these Revlon Colorburst lipglosses. I have so many that when I see new ones, I must have them! These colors are from the Revlon Gucci Westman Escapism collection. I don't believe these lipglosses are limited edition, so that's a relief that everyone will be able to find them at a local drugstore at any time. There are 4 new glosses, and I have 3 swatches to share with you today.

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