MINTBOX FEATURE SALE: It's All About NARS

So my newest obsession has become Mintbox!  If you're not familiar, you'll want to acquaint yourself quick like.  Mintbox features % off, cash back and other exclusive deals on brands we all love and covet.  Think Sephora, Bluefly, Crate & Barrel, Nordstrom, Bliss, Barnes & Noble, Bloomies, Space.NK, Shopbop.com, Rebecca Minkoff, Zappos ... the list goes on and on.

Today I want to show you their NARS feature.  As if the image above isn't enough to entice any beauty addict not just a NARS fan, consider the fantabulous notion that you can buy with 12% off and 8% cash back! Oh, and um FREE SHIPPING.  Are you kidding me? 

Sophisticated, witty, and effortlessly seductive, NARS embraces your individuality providing you with rich colors and luxurious textures and confidence to express yourself. It is an invitation to make a statement and be who you want to be: YOU. ~ NARS

The NARS feature runs through 6/13/11.

I've been playing around on Mintbox all afternoon and I tell you I am obsessed now. Now, here's the catch.  You have to be a member.  Here's the best part of that.  It's free to join.  You'll need the special Mintbox codes to take advantage of their wonderful deals, so sign up now (link below) to join. Go ahead and shop till your heart's delight! xo

Invitation to Mintbox! I Want Access!

source/images: Mintbox

Bluemercury: New for Fall!

Head on over the bluemercury to take a gander at the lovelies in store for Fall 2010 in the category of .... Beauty!

NARS
Soft Touch Shadow Pencils provide easy, portable, long-wearing application. These jumbo sized pencils have versatile functionality to shade the lid, line, or highlight the eye. $24 each

Smooth, creamy texture delivers a smooth, velvety feel to the eye and make for easy blending and an ideal base for layering with a powder shadow for increased color intensity.

• Portable application
• Smooth, creamy, long-wearing formula
• Easy and seamless blending
• Ideal base for layering with powder eyeshadow to increase color intensity

BOBBI BROWN
Voted "Best Eye Shadow" by Self (2008). Bobbi's Metallic Eye Shadows are now available in a broad range of pastel to bold shades. Their high-shimmer, high-pigment formula applies smoothly and evenly and stays crease free for long-lasting wear. New shades: Black Berry, Black Charcoal, Black Cocoa $20

LAURA MERCIER
Laura Mercier Sequin Eye Colour has soft-sparkle effects that glisten and captivates. The deep-impact shades can be swept over eyes softly for a stunning day look, or applied with more intensity for evening glamour.  $22

TRISH MCEVOY
Lip-conditioning formula cushions while delivering the perfect amount of buildable color with a semi-matte, non-drying finish in Natural, the first of many timeless shades to come in Trish’s highly anticipated and here-to-stay Classic Lip Color Collection. New shades: Natural 22 and Vibrant 31  $23

TOCCA Kona Candle - Bluemercury Exclusive!
An exclusive candle created by Marla, Bluemercury's Founder. Marla found inspiration in her childhood family trips to Hawaii and the quaint Kona coast and its glorious waterfalls and exotic black sand beaches with rushing lava flowing straight into the ocean from the Hualalai volcano. Kona's essence creates your own tropical paradise with refreshing scents of coconut and hibiscus.  $36



See all the new collections, pieces and products for Fall 2010 at chic, trendy, gorgeous bluemercury!

Glo Says: A Look at New and Upcoming Perfect Multi-Function Palettes

Multitask much? Well if you're Type-A, or just enjoy a good buy and  lots of bang for your buck, these newly launched palettes are sure to please.  These lovelies are clueing in on the desire for a perfectly organized makeup bag and great for on-the-go to boot.  These great palettes give us plenty of fun, chic ways to keep it together in richly hued products great for Fall.

Hint: Click on images to enlarge for better product detail.

BLUE JEAN BABY
Housed in a cute zip-around denim case, Bobbi Brown’s new palette is packed with classic colors for the entire face. There are shimmering pigments for eyes, a peachy-pink cheek color and rose-toned lip colors and glosses for a perfect pout. Bobbi Brown Denim Rose Palette, $60

ANIMAL FRIENDLY
With its colorful and surreal packaging, Urban Decay’s Vegan Palette will beautify your eyes and your vanity. Inside, there are six vegan eye shadows and a smudge-able black eye pencil. A travel size of their primer comes with the palette, giving you everything you need to achieve smoldering eyes. Urban Decay Vegan Palette, $34

TOP TEN
To celebrate ten years in the beauty biz, Tarte created a limited edition product. The refillable gold-studded palette contains ten eye shadows, a double-ended eyeliner and an eye shadow brush. And because it comes with a free Tarte mascara, it’s all the eye makeup you’ll need this fall. Hello - just look at the depth of pigment and gorgeous-ness in these shadows. Absolutely stunning! Tarte Ten Limited Edition Collector's Palette, $44

AWAY WE GO
Stila’s new palettes — each named for a fictional girl living in a geographical location — include four eye shadow shades and a convertible color that can be used anywhere on the face. Above is a sneak peek for you of Make an Impression in Moscow, set for mid-September launch. Stila Travel Girl Palettes, $10

RUNWAY READY
Ok, my darlings, are you ready for this one?  Drumroll please ..... NARS has gathered a handful of its most fashion-forward colors for fall into one compact. Featuring four luxe eye shadows — a deep brown, black, light pink and intense purple — and two cheek colors (including the brand’s famous Orgasm blush), this is a palette for edgy girls on the go. FYI - There's another version of a NARS zippered palette for lips and cheeks too - yumm! NARS Only You Eye & Cheek Palette, $65

SIMPLY FLAWLESS
Get flawless skin with Lorac’s Evening Out Complexion Kit, a one-stop compact for covering blemishes and refining skin’s texture. Featuring two creamy concealers and a powder foundation (all free of parabens), this slick gunmetal-toned compact will help you fake fall’s “bare-faced” beauty looks. LORAC Evening Out Complexion Kit, $38 (Ulta)

PACK & PLAY
Weekend jaunts just got a whole lot easier to pack for. Jouer’s newest palette, features everything you need (save mascara) to create a pretty-as-a-picture visage ... and it clicks together. Jouer The Weekender, $58 (Available in September at Henri Bendel and Jouer Cosmetics) 

source: msn glo

Look What's New at Bluemercury Spa and Boutique

Known for its carrying of over 60 brands of indulgent cosmetic, skincare and beauty brands, bluemercury is every beauty junkie's dream store.  Spa treatments, a quick brow or facial treatment, luxury gifts for friends, family or a special something to help celebrate an accomplishment all your own, you'll find experiences of happiness here!

NEW AT BLUEMERCURY

NARS
NARS Skin Smoothing Face Prep ($30), NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base ($24), NARS Multiple Tint in shades of  Beverly Hills (bright red tint), Cadaques (bright fuchsia tint), Turks & Caicos (bright orange tint) ($38), NARS Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment formulated with ingredients that hydrate, nourish, condition and repair skin cells resulting in healthier skin. Wild Mango Butter provides additional comfort and moisture while an SPF 15 ensures lips are protected in shades of Lara (soft pink tint), Paloma (cataloupe tint), Aurore (seashell pink tint). Greta (mauve tint), Bianca (pearl tint), Angelique (strawberry tint) ($25)

A few selected items from the NARS Summer 2010 Collection shown below (more online)




NARS Duo Cream Eyeshadow in Burn It Blue ($32)
An iridescent ocean-blue paired with turquoise creates a lively duo. Undulating waves of sparkling ocean blue complement the purest turquoise.

NARS Sheer Lipstick in Love Devotion ($24)

This nourishing, long-lasting sheer guava lipstick delivers a subtle and glistening color. Lips will be soft and sumptuously in season.

NARS Cream Blush in Enchanted ($26)

This soft-peach shade delivers a hint of shimmer and smooth, silky color for a luminous complexion. It’s sure to attract, entrance and delight.

LAURA MERCIER

Sundrenched Collection
The focus is on the body with an all over healthy glow while cheeks are warm with a well rested complexion. Lips are drenched with bold shades of fuchsia, coral or naked beige and multicolored neutrals accent the eyes. (find items from this collection online)

Laura Mercier Zen Palette ($60)
Inspired by a serene garden, Laura Mercier introduces her limited edition Zen Face Palette. The colour palette offers a fresh landscape for eyes, lips and cheeks in one convenient compact. Laura expertly selected 4 eye colours, 4 lip glazes and 1 coordinating blush shade offered in this custom palette for a beautiful, harmonious look. The Eye Colours are: Willow, Haze, Wisteria, and Midnight Jade. The Lip Glazes are: Black Currant, Lotus Bloom, Stone Beige, and Peach Blossom. The Cheek Colour is Plum.





BOBBI BROWN


Cabana Corals
Discover Bobbi's fresh take on an old-school favorite.

Bobbi Brown nectar shimmer brick ($38)
This shimmering, brush-on powder creates a soft, coral glow. Works well with neutral and peach blush shades.

Bobbi Brown Pink quartz shimmer brick ($38)
This shimmering, brush-on powder creates a soft, warm pink glow. Works well with neutral and pink blush shades.

Bobbi Brown shimmer lip gloss ($20)
Sheer, shimmering lip gloss. Offers a bit of shimmer to highlight the natural tone of your lips. Wear Bobbi Brown Shimmer Lip Gloss alone or layer over lipstick. Scented with a hint of Vanilla. NEW SHADES: Sunset Beach, Golden Nectar and Coral Sand.

Bobbi Brown pot rouge for lips and cheeks ($22)
This award winning cream-based formula is great for both lips and cheeks. Blot on cheeks or lips for a sheer, stained finish. Available in a wide array of color choices for a variety of skin tones. For All Skin Types. NEW SHADE: Cabo Coral

Bobbi Brown metallic lip color ($22)
Bobbi Brown Metallic Lip Color Shimmer like you’ve never seen—or felt—before. Metallic Lip Color features a unique combination of high-shine emollients and light-reflective pearls. This creamy lipstick feels soft and comfortable on lips, and offers medium coverage. NEW SHADES: Coral Reef, Coral Glaze and Calypso Glaze.

Bobbi Brown lip color ($22)
Update your look instantly with a Lip Color. This creamy, semi-matte lipstick gives lips instant polish with rich, full coverage. Wear Bobbi Brown Lip Color alone or pair any shade with Lip Liner and Lip Gloss - depending on your desired effect. NEW SHADES: Cabo Coral and Guava.

Bobbi Brown brightening lip gloss ($20)
Create the illusion of fuller lips. This lip gloss formula is infused with brightening pearls that gives lips a luminous, glowing sheen with a hint of color. Give your lips a plumped up look. Comes in four gorgeous shades that work with a variety of Lip Colors, and flatter all complexions and ages. NEW SHADES: Popsicle and Nectar.

Bobbi Brown brow pencil ($20) Instantly give your eyes a “lift” with defined eyebrows. These creamy, blendable pencils give you the natural look of eyebrow powder with the precision of a pencil and come with their own sharpener. Available in five shades.

Bobbi Brown extra eye repair cream ($65) Do your eyes need something extra? Packed with peptides, natural plant oils and humectants that target fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles, puffiness and dryness, this rich, concentrated cream visibly revives eyes. Use morning and night - warm between fingers, then pat gently around eye area. Once cream is absorbed, follow with Corrector and Creamy Concealer. Dermatologist tested. Ophthalmologist tested.

Well, as I'm sure you see I could go on and on with the new product launches, new summer collections and fabulous beauty offerings available at bluemercury.  But if I show them all to you here, you have no surprises of gorgeousness when you visit them.  So, here's to finding many little items of delight today and everyday.  For more, visit bluemercury in-store on online! xo

ELLE: Newest Top 10 Beauty Essentials

Elle lists their new must-haves in beauty essentials! It's no surprise many of these gems are multi-taskers.  Why not get the most from your beauty?  Here's the scoop on the best and brightests stars on the horizon.

ANTIAGING MAKEUP
Invest in a tinted moisturizer or foundation with SPF (and be sure it's broad spectrum - UVA and UVB protection) to help combat age-revealing lines and wrinkles. A product with nourishing botanicals is a plus!

New Products to Try:
The powder in Sisley Paris Phyto-Poudre Compacte has camellia oil and plant extracts of mallow and linden; Chanel Vitalumière Moisture-Rich Radiance Fluid Makeup SPF 15 is reformulated with smoothing hydrators, marine extracts, and mineral-based pigments.

MULTITASKING LIP CARE
Expect more from your lipstick or gloss—besides imparting color, the perfect tube should also protect and moisturize.

New Products to Try:
With mango butter, antioxidants, and SPF 15, Nars Pure Sheer SPF Treatment keeps lips kissable; vitamin- and moisturizer-packed Pure Color Gloss by Estée Lauder unveils next month; Bobbi Brown Treatment Lip Shine SPF 15 replenishes moisture and collagen

SIGNATURE FRAGRANCE
Even if you go through fragrances like boyfriends, don’t ditch them all—keep one perfume that’s true to your personality and save for special occasions.

New Product to Try:
Next month, Philosophy debuts the fifth scent in its Grace collection, Philosophy Eternal Grace. I pre-ordered this for advanced shipment and cannot wait for it to be delivered. Will certainly post a review for you when it's here.

GO-TO NAIL POLISH
Choosing from a multitude of colors at the nail salon is a treat! Just be sure to have your own bottle of polish handy for those times you can’t make it to a pro.

New Products to Try:
Indulge your girly side with Lancôme Le Vernis in Ms. Perfectly Pink or go bold with Essie Nail Polish in Pretty Edgy, part of the company’s summer collection (available June 1).

EYE REJUVENATOR
The delicate skin around your eyes is the first facial area to show signs of aging. To keep eyes looking fresh, incorporate an antiaging serum or moisturizer into your daily skin care regimen.

New Products to Try:
VMV Hypoallergenics Re-Everything Eye Serum and RareMinerals Active Triple Treatment Eye Cream are each chock-full of depuffing and firming ingredients.

GLOW-GETTING COSMETICS
Grandma may have pinched her cheeks, but there’s an easier (and less painful) way to get an instant glow—whether you opt for liquid or powder, a blush-toned highlighter is a must.

New Product to Try:
Swirl a large brush in MAC Marine Life High-Light Powder, part of the brand’s To The Beach collection (now available), and bedazzle your cheekbones in seconds.

FACE MOISTURIZER
Keep skin supple by not skimping on moisturizer—even if your complexion is blemish-prone or oily, a light layer of lotion works wonders.

New Product to Try:
Estée Lauder Hydrationist Maximum Moisture Crème delivers hydration without clogging pores and comes in three different formulas (normal/combination skin, dry skin, and SPF 15).

LASHWORTHY MASCARA
A coat of mascara can wake up eyes instantly—no shadow or liner required. The key: Finding a lash-pumping formula that doesn’t leave hair brittle.

New Products to Try:
CoverGirl LashBlast Fusion is a buildable mascara that creates length and volume, minus troublesome clumps; Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes Waterproof Mascara gently adds smudge-resistant curl and definition.

CREAMY BODY LOTION
Avoid scaly arms and legs with a moisturizer. Apply daily on shower-fresh skin for optimal results—lotion humectants will draw leftover water droplets into the dermis.

New Products to Try:
Almond milk and oil in L’Occitane Almond Milk Veil nourish, while almond protein firms; Fresh Citron de Vigne Body Lotion revitalizes the skin with vitamins and shea butter—and perks up the senses too (it smells like a vineyard).

NOURISHING SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER
Minimizing your use of hot tools and styling products can improve the health of your strands, but there’s no reason you should go it alone—a great shampoo and conditioner can be hair-savers.

New Products to Try:
L’Oréal Professionnel Source de Richesse shampoo and conditioning mask boost hair health with all-natural, eco-friendly ingredients.

For more information, please visit elle.com for their latest beauty news, trends and tips for getting the most from your beauty essentials.

source: elle; images: elle, nordstrom, sephora, temptalia (close-up image of MAC high-light powder)