Givenchy Spring 2009 FOTD

I recently did an FOTD for you using Givenchy Sari Glow Blush in Maharani Orange, Givenchy Precious Sari Glittering Eyeshadow in Maharani Gold, and Givenchy Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick in Maharani Henna and today I'll be bringing you another look using some of the items from the Givenchy Spring Collection 2009.

Jump ahead to have a peek!

Since I've already done a warmer looking using some of the Givenchy Spring Collection, I thought a cooler order was in order. For the cooler look I used Givenchy Sari Glow Blush in Maharani Pink and Givenchy Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick in Maharani Rose. I was tempted to use Givenchy Precious Sari Glittering Eyeshadow in Maharani Silver but I thought it didn't quite go so well with all the pink so I opted for a wash of color using a few MAC eye shadows in various pink shades.

The pink blush wasn't as popping as I thought it would be and it came out as a basic pink shade on my cheeks, quite flattering really but nothing as bold as I originally though. I'm absolutely in deeper lust now after trying out the Maharani Rose lippie! It's a stunning shade and quite lovely for Spring.

Here's the basic look I created using the above listed items:

Avon Anew Rejuvenate Night Revitalizing Cream Review

My quest for inexpensive beauty finds has led me to Avon Anew Rejuvenate Night Revitalizing Cream which has a near perfect rating on Make Up Alley and a really huge fan base on the Avon website.




If the MUA'ers like it that has to account for some of it's creditability wouldn't you agree?

At $32 USD for a 1.7oz jar I doubt you'll find a cheaper night cream option, jump ahead and more about Avon Anew Rejuvenate Night Revitalizing Cream.

Avon Anew Rejuvenate Night Revitalizing Cream Review is a lightweight gel-like cream that works while you sleep to rejuvenate sleep, hence the name eh?

The price can't be beat as this not only renews and rejuvenates but also helps to visibly shrink pores and erase fine lines from the face. Gets better and better doesn't it? The formula is a gel cream which absorbs easily into the skin with absolutely no effort, my dry skin seems to like it alot as it's cooling and glides into my skin beautifully. It carries a fresh scent which is somewhat floral, almost rose-like, very pleasant.


I honestly can't speak for reducing pores and fine lines but the moisturizer did work well at renewing my tired, dry skin so I woke up with soft, silky skin minus dry, flaky patches that are customary in the Winter for me. Normally I use Philosophy When Hope is Night Enough for my night cream but I quickly ditched it in place of Lush Skin Nanny for the anti-aging benefits. A few months ago I discovered Steamcream (review coming soon...) which became my night cream but honestly speaking Steamcream has absolutely no anti-aging benefits to speak of. Taking into consideration all of this I've decided to make Avon Anew Rejuvenate Night Revitalizing Cream my nightly cream until the jar is finished as I hope to report back soon that I see as many visible improvements as reviews have claimed on both MUA and the Avon site. So far I'm quite pleased that it works well with my dry skin and absorbs quickly, the benefits of anti-aging ingredients and promises of renewed skin are added bonuses.




All in all if you're looking for a budget friendly night cream with quite a few bells and whistles I do think checking out Avon Anew Rejuvenate Night Revitalizing Cream could be worth checking into!

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Me! Bath Ice Cream Review

It's perfectly ok to indulge every once and a while. It's particularly nice when we can give into temptation for sweets minus the calories!

Me! Bath Ice Cream is the perfect solution for calorie-free indulgence and a relaxing, full on spoil yourself treatment for your bath!




Enjoy a spa-like experience when you drop a Me! Bath Ice Cream Bath Bomb into your tube! Spoil yourself rotten with a Me! Bath Ice Cream that bubbles happily away in your bathtub releasing minerals and aromatic oils while you relax.

I tried Me! Bath Ice Cream in Gotta Have It Pomegranate which is a happy, sweet, tart, and tangy blend. The bomb kicks up quite a fizz in the tub and creates a softly scented bath with plenty of moisturizing benefits so as you bathe your skin becomes soft and silky smooth. Gotta Have It Pomegranate is a bright pink affair that's shaped like your favorite scoop of Strawberry Ice Cream and smells amazing but don't give into temptation and eat it! This is strictly meant for your bath!






With over 35 flavors of Bath Ice Cream to choose from you're bound to find at least one scoop that's uniquely you! Flavors like Cafe con Leche, Choco-holic, Chocolate Covered Strawberry, and Cosmopolitan await you from the Me! master catalog!

All in all I really enjoyed my bath with Gotta Have It Pomegranate and I'll be purchasing a few more bombs to de-stress the day away with sweetness and pure indulgence.

L@@K It turned my bath water into a delightful shade of pink!


Shop Me! Bath Ice Cream and me by visiting www.mebath.com


Go on, spoil yourself.

The Muse insists.

Avon Artist Eyeshadow Trio

A little something for those of us that aren't exactly eye shadow experts!


The new Avon Artist Eyeshadow Trio is as easy as coloring by numbers with three shades of shadow to create one complete eye look! Base, Highlight, and Contour your way to the perfect eye look using this trio with a budget friendly price of $5.99 USD.

I can't speak for the quality as I haven't tried these palettes yet but I love the cute packaging.

Avon Artist Eyeshadow Trio is available in four shade selections:

• Grey Guidance
• Naturally Neutral
• Passion Plum
• Teal Tutor

What do you think?

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Available now @ Avon

MAC SugarSweet Collection Photos

Risser has further information and pictures of the MAC SugarSweet Collection on her blog! Yay! This is fab news for the Muse as I believe I'm more excited about this release then I am MAC Hello Kitty!

I blogged a tiny bit about MAC SugarSweet prior to this but do jump ahead for even more info about this sweet collection!


According to Risser's blog the collection releases March 19 and includes the following items:

MAC Eye Shadows

• Sugarshot
• Dear Cupcake
• Aquavert (Oh Hai! I remember you!)
• Stars 'n' Rockets
• Club

MAC Shadesticks

• Cakeshop
• Lemon Chiffon
• Butternutty
• Red Velvet
• Penny

MAC Lipsticks

• Sweet Thing
• Bubbles
• Touch
• Lollipop Loving
• Heatherette
• Saint Germain

MAC Tri-Colour Lipglass

• Tasty
• Just Dessert
• Simply Delicious
• Triple-Yum
• Consume Me

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish

• Perfect Topping
• Refined

MAC Nail Lacquer

• Peppermint Patti
• Seasonal Peach

Everything looks absolutely delicious and although many will be quick to compare it to the MAC SweetieCake Collection I do believe it's quite different, unique, and has a flavor all it's own!

I'd say I'm hauling just about everything in this collection! Fabulous! I feel very excited about a MAC release for the first time in ages.

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Musings of the Day: Spring Collection 2009 Haulage

Happy Weekend Everyone! I'm not around but I made sure to schedule a few posts for you while I was away so you won't miss me! Aren't I super sweet?

So...

What Spring Collections 2009 have you sunk your teeth into so far? Whatcha haul?

Tell the Muse, she wants to know so she can drool all over your delicious purchases!

Jump ahead to read what I've gotten so far!

I share just about everything I get with you anyway but just in case you missed something here's what I hauled so far!

Smashbox Muse Blush Rush

Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color

Smashbox Muse Lip Paint

Too Faced Smurfette Collection

MAC Dame Edna Collection

Clarins Instant Gloss

Philosophy Pink Frosted Cake Shower Gel

NARS Spring Collection

Bobbi Brights Eye Palette

Guerlain Eye Shadow Primer

Philosophy Red Licorice Shower Gel

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils

Philosophy Cinnamon Hot Dots Shower Gel

Benefit Coralista

Urban Decay Cream Shadows

Clarins Joli Rouge Perfect Shine Sheer Lipsticks

Givenchy Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick

Givenchy Precious Sari Glittering Eyeshadow

Givenchy Sari Glow Blush

Tarte The Eraser Concealer

Urban Decay Midnight Cowboy Lipstick

Spill it!

What have you stashed away so far?

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In the Muse's Purse: Bath and Body Works Cold & Flu Therapy Instant Aromatherapy

You know my mum thinks that the solution to life, the universe, and everything is bottled up in a jar of Vicks Vaporub.


For serious.

Anything that ails me can normally be solved by rubbing myself with Vicks Vaporub. I dunno, that's what my mother told me.

If I have a cold rub some Vicks on my chest, if I'm coughing rub some Vicks on my chest, if I have a sore throat rub some Vicks on my chest....what can I say my mum is either a nutter or kickin' it old skool. So I do admit that she has a point here. I do feel heaps better after a rub down with Vicks Vaporub but mmmm walking out of my house and going to my office with a bunch of greasy petroleum under my nose and on my chest is a tad bit on the strange side.

Have no fear! I have just the solution for fighting off the flu and cold season with an easy to use product that's in the Muse's purse!

Jump ahead to check it out!

Guest starring in the Muse's Purse today is Body Works Cold & Flu Therapy Instant Aromatherapy Roll On!



w00t! Portable cold control!

What is it?

It's an all-natural roll on that contains a blend of eucalyptus, basil, spearmint, wild mint, lavender, cedar left, and essential oils. Shake up the bottle a bit and roll onto the base of your throat and around the chest are, now breath deeply to combat the unwanted effects of your stuffy noise brought on by the cold, wintery weather!


Don't you love this? I totally dig having a portable roll on for clearing up my stuffy head and nose. I can't concentrate when I'm constantly sniffling and this does the trick at clearing up my stuffy nose and allowing me to breath easy again! Pure perfection in a little roll on bottle!

Let's face it, carrying around a jar of Vicks Vaporub is not an option so get the next best, budget friendly option (this is only $5 bucks) to tote around in your purse with you! Bath and Body Works Cold & Flu Therapy Instant Aromatherapy Roll On is in the Muse's purse and remains there until the warm weather sets in!


Grab one at www.bathandbodyworks.com

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Spring Collection 2009: Milani Nail Polish Ruby Jewels and Black Cherry Photos and Swatches

Budget, budget, budget....!

We're all careful and watchful at the moment and monitoring our money really well or at least I suspect most everyone is.


Of course, the Muse feels the need to bring you the best budget beauty options in times of great distress!

Jump ahead to check out new Milani Nail Lacquers for Spring 2009 that won't break the bank!

Milani Nail Lacquer range from $2.99-$3.79 USD per a bottle and comes in over fifty shades. Well hello, variety! Variety and budget friendly? Likey!



The two newest shades of Milani Nail Lacquer touch on bringing a bold take to your nails this Spring with a splash of glittering red and a touch of dark cherry! I love, love these shades for tips and piggies! The newest colors are Black Cherry and Ruby Jewels. Black Cherry mimics it's name exactly bringing a deep, dark cherry to the table where as Ruby Jewels is a glittering red.







With a professional, long wearing formula your nails are sure to be fashion runway ready for the Spring season!

Budget friendly, plenty of variety, and two new great shades make Milani Nail Lacquer well worth our time.

Check out more info @ www.milanicosmetics.com or head to CVS for the complete line of Milani Cosmetics!

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