Laura Mercier Holiday Mini Lip Glace Set 2011

Can you believe we're already reviewing holiday collections? This time of the year is always insane for me. So many important people in my family have birthdays right around Christmas time, and Mr. Milly's birthday is next month! I have no idea what to get this man, but if you have suggestions, please email me. Although the holidays can be overwhelming, one thing I do look forward to is the holiday makeup collections, and Laura Mercier's Holiday Mini Lip Glace set does not disappoint!

Click down here for swatches and lip pics!

Nuance by Salma Hayek Smooth Start Primer

If you guys missed Laura Mercier's Flawless in Manhattan yesterday (where you could get a free full sized primer in every Laura Mercier counter). I've got an amazing primer for you, for a steal! Do you guys love primers as much as I do? They are an essential in my makeup bag.  So for the last few 4 weeks, I've been trying out Nuance by Salma Hayek primer, and this is an excellent primer. It's so high quality that it can easily be sitting next to primers in Sephora.

This contains no parabens or fragrance, which I love. It also contains nourishing ingredients like Vitamin E, and sunflower seed oil. (I was a little nervous about it containing oil thinking it would break me out, but it didn't.) The primer does contain silicones so if you don't want silicones in your primer this may not be for you. When you apply,the first thing you notice is it really doesn't feel like you have anything on your skin. Some primers can be heavy but not this one, you barely know you have it on. However, I notice using this, my makeup looks flawless, my skin looked insanely even, and my foundation lasted all day without getting blotchy. I've worn this in very hot nyc temps and my makeup looked great hours later.  Just to see the difference I applied my foundation without this for a few days and definitely noticed that my makeup needed a touch up a lot faster.

All in all, I would highly recommend this primer. And for $11.99 this is a steal.


Have you tried Nuance Products?

What were your thoughts?

Hugs,

Milly

Mally Beauty First Infomercial

You guys know how much I love celebrity makeup artist QVC Superstar Mally Roncal.   If you don't know why, click here. Anyway on October 10, she will be unveiling her first infomercial. I'm so excited. Having met Mally many times, she is probably one of the kindest and beautiful souls ever and an amazing makeup artist.  Anyway, here is the tease to her infomercial which will officially come out October 10. To celebrate we will have a giveaway next week giving away a Mally Beauty prize worth over $100.00.
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Congrats Mally,


Hugs,

Milly

Here's to New Beginnings with Georgia

Hey guys, so remember my co-editor Cassie went to visit Georgia Salon/store and got an amazing hairstyle. If you don't click here. Well the amazing women at Georgia are closing down their flagship location in soho, and will be now focusing on their brand online and taking it worldwide. I wanted to talk about this because both of these women are so inspirational. Jodie was the former head of PR for Zac Posen, and Kiara was a Wall Street exec, and both left their jobs to pursue their dreams. They are also both mothers. Jodie is a mother of four (yes I said it four) and Kiara is the mother of two.  They are now realizing that the only way they can build their brand world-wide is if they closed down their brick and mortar shop and focus on their online presence and getting their brand/products out around the world. Brilliant!

However, because they do now how popular their salon itself is, they have set up their salon at  223 Mott Street Between Spring & Prince. So go visit! Remember how fabu Cassie's hair style came out. We'll be updating you more on Georgia soon.

You can also log on to Georgia's website www.georgiany.com if you are around the world, and they will connect you to one of their hairstylist where you are! These ladies know everyone!

I love women who aren't afraid to take risk and follow their dreams!!

Hugs,

Milly



Hugs,

Milly

Therapy Thursday: "Sometimes Life will Hit You in the Head With a Brick, Don't Lose Faith!"

This morning I walked by the Apple store on the Upper West Side. There was a memorial set up for Steve Jobs, and when I tell you countless people were hysterically crying, I couldn't believe it. Me, being the reporter I am, I had to ask why they were crying so hard for someone they really didn't know. One man told me, "because he was my hero."Another woman told me "because he made my son think it was cool to be smart." Her son was next to her with tears in his eyes too.  I too was truly saddened by the passing of Steve Jobs.  For the last few years, when I began to feel defeated or rejected, one of the first things I did, was go to my computer bookmarks and pull up this speech he did six years ago.




I also carry a copy of the speech with me as well.  I tweeted about the speech a few times in the past  because I found it to be just that inspiring. Steve Jobs was born out of wedlock, adopted, dropped out of college. He would  exchange coke bottles for 5 cents to eat, and slept on his friends' floors because he didn't have anywhere else to go, but through all that adversity,  he became the most successful man of our generation. Later in life, Apple fired him. While being fired, he started PIXAR-the most successful animation company in the world, and he still came back to Apple with a bang.  So, my question to you today is, what's your excuse again for not following your dreams?   As Mr. Jobs said, "Your time is limited, don't spend it living someone elses life."

Steve Jobs lived out his own dreams, and inspired millions in the process. 

That's an amazing life.


RIP Steve Jobs-thank you for being an inspiration to me and to millions of others.


Hugs,


Milly

Lancome Golden Hat Foundation Holiday 2011 Collection Review

  Lancome will soon be releasing, The Golden Hat Foundation Holiday 2011 Color Collection. This collection was created to support The Golden Hat Foundation  which was created by Lancome brand ambassador Kate Winslet to nurture and teach autistic children how to communicate more effectively in order to live richer, more dream-fulfilling lives.  I actually have two autistic children in my family and I've seen the struggle and difficulties both of these children have trying to communicate with their parents and with us. Lancome is donating 150,000 Euros to the foundation , and they have created the breathtaking Lancome Golden Hat Foundation Holiday 2011 collection. 

To take a better look at the collection and some swatches, click below.

The Beauty Bus Coming Back to NYC October 6

There's so much going on tomorrow in NYC. You can go to any Laura Mercier counter in NYC and get a 30 day supply of primer (no purchase necessary). And after that, why not stop by The Beauty Bus. 

The Beauty Bus is coming back to NYC October 6 in Union Square (Union Square West, between 15^th and 16^th Streets) from 12-6. What is the Beauty Bus? It's a glass truck outfitted with styling chairs, mirrors and beauty product must haves. You can come aboard and get professional makeup applications, DIY beauty tips and hairstyling consultations . Hair Room Service celebrity stylist and Daily Candy editors will be on site sharing their favorite beauty tips and looks.

Additional supporting sponsors of the Beauty Bus include nimble™ by Balance Bar, Goody, and Solano.  For more information on the Beauty Bus, visit http://hairroomservice.com/beauty-bus/.

I think I might stop by.

Will you?


Hugs, 


Milly

Win a Limited Edition Look Good Feel Better Clarisonic Plus Worth over $200.00

Hey guys, You know how much I  love to do giveaways here, and the good people over at Clarisonic know how much I love my Clarisonic. So they are giving one BeautyLogic Reader a chance to win a Clarisonic Limited Edition Look Good Feel Better Clarisonic  Plus worth  $235.00 exclusively sold at Nordstrom. I mentioned this specific Clarisonic in this post.  But if you're a long-time reader, you know how much my Clarisonic means to me. I've mentioned it many times on the blog.

To Enter:
All you have to do is leave a comment here. That's it. I would love your comment to be something about Breast Cancer, maybe a fact about it or what you are doing to fight it. But if not, just leave a comment about anything. Maybe tell me a little about yourself.  I love finding out about my readers.  Comment about anything.


For an extra entry you can tweet 
"I am entering to win @beautylogicblog Pink Clarisonic Plus Giveaway."


And then let me know you tweeted by leaving an extra comment. 


Contest ends next Monday night October 10. 

Winner will be picked by random.org




Hugs,

Milly

Breast Cancer Awareness

Hey loves,

Sorry I didn’t post yesterday. Had an insane day. How was your weekend? I hope amazing! We are loaded with beauty reviews this week. Loaded!!  Including some gorgeous new offerings from Lancome. And in six days I'll finally be able to reveal some great news. Man I can't wait. I've been dying to tell you. But today, we're going to get a little serious.   I want to talk to you today about breast cancer. I think every one of us knows someone that has been affected by this horrible disease. It is the most common Cancer in women.  Last year, I shared with you that I lost someone very special to me,  to this disease. In one encounter, this woman basically changed my life.  If you didn’t read that post click here. We must stop this disease from taking away so many amazing people (like my friend). If you're able, please donate to the various breast cancer charities, like the Susan B Komen Fund . Also, to fight breast cancer, many beauty brands are offering pink products. These are products that you can purchase and proceeds from the sale will go towards Breast Cancer Research. Here are some:

Pink Clarisonic

My must-have beauty product. 

With every purchase of this fashionable PLUS, Clarisonic will donate $15 (as well as $3 for every pink Mia and $4 for every pink classic or plus to Look Good Feel Better.)

Price $235. www.nordstrom.com

Stila Positive and Pretty Palette

Get empowered in pink with this limited-edition palette featuring four award-winning Eye Shadows, a Cheek Color and a Highlighter. A mirror is included for on-the-go application and a detailed face chart offers how-to tips and tricks. A total of 10% of proceeds will go to a variety of BCA charities, one of which is the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Price: $14 (a $62 value), Available at www.stilacosmetics.com

 

Flawless IN Manhattan-Get Free 30 Day Primer from Laura Mercier-No Purchase Necessary!

Famed Makeup guru Sam Fine tweets often that he uses Laura Mercier's Primer so here's your chance to snag one for free (if you live in NYC) (no purchase necessary!)

ONE DAY ONLY - GET PRIMED AND FLAWLESS IN MANHATTAN WITH
LAURA MERCIER ON OCTOBER 6

Luxury Cosmetics Brand will Give Away a FREE 30-DAY SUPPLY of its best-selling Foundation Primer*
to all Women Who Visit a Laura Mercier Counter in Manhattan on October 6

WHO:                    Laura Mercier, the award-winning prestige cosmetics brand beloved by makeup artists and celebrities

WHAT:                  On Thursday, October 6, any woman who visits one of Laura Mercier’s 26 Manhattan retailer counters will receive a FREE 30-DAY SUPPLY of its best-selling Laura Mercier Foundation Primer.

Additionally, store visitors will receive complimentary “Flawless Face” makeovers from a troupe of Laura Mercier Makeup Artists flown in especially for the event!

WHERE:               Visit the Laura Mercier counter at any of the brand’s 26 Manhattan retail stores to receive a FREE 30-DAY SUPPLY of Laura Mercier Foundation Primer or a Flawless Face Makeover.

Global Makeup Artists will be in attendance and available for media interviews at the following locations:

Michelle Draper                   Bergdorf Goodman
Jerry Johnson                      Bloomingdales 59th Street
Jarvis Johnson                     Bloomingdales Soho
Alexis Comforti                     Saks Fifth Avenue
Maral Karagozian                Henri Bendel
Luis Soto                                Lord and Taylor

Laura Mercier Participating Manhattan Retailers: Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor, Bergdorf Goodman, Henri Bendel, Sephora, Space NK Apothecary, and Blue Mercury.

WHEN:                  Thursday, October 6
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.