Borghese New Spring Line = BreathTaking!

You readers know how much I love to glam up my nails. I think beautifully painted nails are so girly and pretty. Borghese new spring collection is absolutely stunning with its gorgeous array of purples and pinks (two of my favorite colors-especially for the spring.) The inspiration of this stunning collection was a classic italigan garden. They contain Borghese Aqua diVita complext to help restore moisture to the nails. I love Borghese's big brushes too. I can paint my nails a lot faster.



The colors are Argento Mist, Campanula Bellflower, Piccola Tulip, Primula Primrose, Peonia Blossom, Giardino Heather.
My camera isn't working so I used my ancient old camera to take this pic of my fingers with the Argento Mist on. It truly is a stunning shade of lavender (You really can't see how gorgeous it is). Love Love Loves it!



Have you tried Borghese?

Hugs,

DE

P.S I got over 100 emails asking about my engagement. I'll send in one mass e-mail today.

Big Hugs to all of you,

DE

DE's Got News & Global Goddess Lip Veil Obsession & Slumdog too!

Hey guys, how was your V-day? Mine was nothing short of amazing. Mr. DE and I got engaged in what was one of the most beautiful proposals ever. I'm so excited! If you want details, please e-mail me. :-)

But let’s get back to beauty. That night, I had on the most gorgeous new lip gloss by one of my favorite brands Golden Goddess. The brand was started by Shaline Vadhera and you know how much DE loves supporting women businesses. Well her Moroccan Golden Goddess Lip Veil in Cardamon is one of my new fave lip glosses. (It will now hold a special place in my heart because I was wearing it when Mr. DE proposed).



My lips had this gorgeous golden but neutral shiny tint to them and they felt so moisturized without any stickiness at all. My lips really looked so beautiful, and the color goes so well with my bronze skin. This also contain SPF 15 which is always great! I love this.

Have you tried Global Goddess products?

Oh so after that, Mr. DE and I saw Slumdog Millionare. First of all, the actress Frida Pinto is so stunning, she takes my breath away. Second of all, that’s such a great love story. Ahh, **drooling over Jamal saying “She is my destiny.”**



Have you seen Slumdog?

Hugs,

DE

Chap Lips No More!

I had to take serious break guys, for a few reasons. One reason is because I’ve been incredibly busy, another reason is because I hadn’t really been trying as many beauty products that I’d like and I only recommend products that I really believe in, but since I’ve finally tried some that have work for me, I’m writing again. Also, I’ve missed you guys. Anyway, I don’t know if I’ve mentioned but I’m currently in a program that teaches me how to shoot and edit my own news reels. The times are changing and networks not only want reporters to write and report their own stuff, but they want them to be able to film and edit as well. So I’ve been learning all that good stuff and it’s been exhausting but so amazing! I love it. However, sometimes I have to work in groups and we have to go outside and film our pieces, and if you’re a New Yorker, you know the last few weeks have been freezing cold! Anyway, last week I was out in the cold for a few hours. In the morning Mr. DE had given me his chapstick because he told me that my lips were so chapped, they’d almost cut him. (lol whatever!)

Anyway I applied this before I went out in the blistering 20 degree weather for six hours, and my lips were left so darn moisturized, and soft, and after six hours, they were still hydrated and I didn’t even have to reapply. This contains SPF 21 and is loaded with so many nourishing vitamins and herbs, my lips felt great. Needless to say, Mr DE never got his chapstick back.

White Teeth

Remember when I asked you guys to recommend something for whitening my teeth. I got so many emails. Thanks so much, but one of my friends Gladys from France had recommended a toothpaste she uses called Elgydium. I had seen this brand when I would walk by a high-end drug store on 57th street in Manhattan but had never tried it. Anyway, after staring at Gladys’ pearly white teeth (she’s a chain smoker but with her perfect teeth you would never know) I decided to see what all the hype was about and I actually love the results. Apparently Elgydium is the most popular toothpaste in France and I can see why.



After around three weeks, my teeth finally looked as white as I remembered them. I also liked that the taste of this wasn’t as harsh as my colgate. As I always say the proof is in the pudding. I drink almost five cups of coffee a day in addition to four cups of green tea (great anti-aging antioxidant), and my teeth are still looking pearly pearl white. Try it, I think you’ll see why it’s the most popular toothpaste in France.

BEAUTY OF THE WEEK: TIA WILLIAMS

About three years ago, I was searching for a review on a beauty product when I stumbled upon a site called Shake Your Beauty. I was immediately enamored with the writings of this author. She was so humorous and witty and she instantly became “A friend in my Head.” I bookmarked her site, and have been a loyal reader since. Tia Williams is amazing! She’s an author, (I love all of her books, even her teen series!) a beauty editor, and she recently became a mother. Talk about following your dreams! Congrats to you Tia! I’m very fortunate that she’s allowed me to feature her as my Beauty of the Week. So without further adieu, let’s meet Tia!

) What's your beauty regimen morning/night?
Everyone thinks this is crazy, but I don’t wash my face. I pay good money for my blowouts...I’m not splashing water anywhere near my roots!! Instead, I cleanse morning and night with Garnier Nutritioniste Nutri-Pure Detoxifying Wet Cleansing Towelettes. They’re super-soft, non-drying, and they get rid of all my makeup—including mascara—in one swipe. Love! My skin gets really dehydrated in the winter, so I follow up with Bigelow Deluxe Facial Moisturizer SPF 15. It makes my skin feel incredibly supple and glow-y, without clogging my pores.

> 2) What makeup do you normally wear?
I usually just wear Bobbi Brown concealer under my eyes, black mascara, blush, and Revlon SuperLustrous Lipgloss in Raisin Glaze—a sheer, bronzey-red neutral. If I’m going out, I wear a sparkly gold Laura Mercier shadow and Clinique black liner on my upper lid.


> 3)What beauty product can't you live without?
Nars Blush in Taos. It’s a shocking, gold-flecked salmon-orange in the packaging, but it gives brown skin the sexiest, most natural-looking flush. A couple of years ago, I did the makeup for my girlfriend’s bridal party. The women ran the gamut from Rashida Jones-fair to Alek Wek-dark, and this blush looked gorgeous on all of them. I cannot gush enough about my Taos blush!


> 4)What beauty advice can you give us?
My top three are:
1.) Wear a lip gloss with a bronzy undertone—it really flatters brown skin.
2.) Don’t shave your legs with soap—it’ll clog your razor, causing nicks and cuts. Use shaving foam or hair conditioner, instead.
3.) Never rub wrists together after spraying on perfume—it makes the scent fade faster.


> 5) What is the best advice anyone has ever given you? (doesn't have to be
> beauty-related)
It’s cliché, but growing up I always heard that the key to happiness is finding a way to turn your hobby into a career. I knew I loved writing and makeup—so voila, beauty editing was an obvious fit!

THANKS TIA YOU'RE AMAZING!



BIG HUGS,

Sorry-yet again

Hey guys, it seems like I"m always apologizing to you. I'm sorry that I don't post everyday like I normally have in the past. However,I'm trying to work full-force on my new career, and it's so much work. (It can be very discouraging too, but I don't give up, and you better not ever give up on your dreams either!)


So I'll only be posting on Mon/Wed/Friday till further notice.Please bear with me, and continue to read. I'll really appreciate it! My post next week will introduce you to a new Dominican salon, new nail polish, new hair products and possibly a new beauty of the week (waiting for her e-mail response).


Big Hugs and lots of love!
De

DE Friend Rec: Amla Oil

A close Indian/Jamaican friend of mine has gorgeous thick long hair. Perfect in its luster, volume, and shine, I often get jealous staring at it. (Isn’t it funny how we often want what we don’t have!) She also has these shiny thick curls! Gosh I love her hair. You girlies know my secret for great hair-coconut oil. Well her secret is using Amla oil. She says that Amla oil is just as popular as coconut oil in India. In Ayurveda treatments (ancient Indian rituals) Amla oil is used on all of their hair products. They swear by its abilities to strengthen the hair, increase its growth, and make it shiny. I always say, the proof is in the pudding. My friend has a beautiful mane of hair that is full of shine and bounce-and she doesn’t even really take care of her hair that much but she never skips her morning application of Amla Oil. Have you used Amla oil? She gets hers from her indian grandmother but a product that contains both of our hair beauty secrets is Global Goddesses Coconut Amla Hair treatment.



Have you tried amla oil?

UPDATE: I'VE POSTED A VIDEO ON MY EXPERIENCE WITH AMLA OIL.HERE IT IS:



Have you tried Global Goddesses Coconut Amla hair treatment?


Hugs,

DE

Golden Nail Goddess

I never used to like Gold nail polishes, but this winter I got turned on to them, and now I'm hooked. I love the gorgeous contrast with my tan skin, and with so many different shades of Gold polishes, I’m having a lot of fun. Here are some polishes that are turning me into a golden goddess. Are you rocking the gold stuff too?


Revlon’s Gold Get Em-a gorgeous light gold



Milani Good Morning Sunshine ( a bright sexy gold, on my nails today)




Tropez Golden Pearl ( a sexy light gold with glitter)


Sally Hansen Tassel ( a darker gold, and my favorite winter color)





Are you rocking golds this winter?

How was your weekend loves?

I had a lot of fun.

Big Hugs,

DE

Best Bronzer for Under $5.00

Sorry for the infrequency in posting. My schedule has been insane. But let's get back to beauty! Now, I told you guys before, I'm an aspiring reporter so money is indeed incredibly tight! I need to try to find the best products for the most affordable price. Hands down the winner of my best bronzer for your buck is NYC's Sun2Sun Bronzer.



When I used to work in finance, I treated myself to many expensive make-up brands, but lately with my non-existent salary that doesn't happen too often. What I found with the NYC (my favorite shade is the Terracota tan) is that this gives me an incredibly beautiful bronze glow with just a slight but perfect amount of shimmer-looks very natural. It looks so stunning, it's my Best Bronzer for under $5.00.

Did you guys every pick this up?

What bronzers do you love?

What's new in your world?

Hugs,

DE

Best Scrub-Zia Bamboo Exfoliant Scrub

I try to use an exfoliant on my skin at least twice a week. (Got to get rid of those dead skin cells, plus with the winter, my skin is dry as heck!) My Favorite scrub for 2008 is the Zia Bamboo exfoliant. The granules in this aren’t too large or harsh, and this scrub has the amazing ability to really exfoliate my skin, removing all my dead surface cells, but it also leaves my skin so moisturized and hydrated. It contains bamboo extract which is the exfoliator. As well as Soybean oil, ricebran oil and yucca extract, these ingredients keep the skin super moist and it uses lemon oil to clarify. So many nourishing ingredients! My skin is left so renewed but not tight, just incredibly soft, silky and smooth, and this doesn’t break me out at all. This would be BeautyLogic’s Best Scrub for 2008