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  • Summer 2012: Bobbi Brown Miami…

    Summer 2012:  Bobbi Brown Miami…

    Oooh I love this time of year! Makeup is lighter....skin is glowier and hair is wavy and light.  Bobbi… [more]

    Summer 2012:  Bobbi Brown Miami...
  • Summer 2012: MAC Fashion Sets…

    Summer 2012:  MAC Fashion Sets…

    One thing I REALLY love, is when MAC takes cult faves and does something new and innovative.  Enter… [more]

    Summer 2012:  MAC Fashion Sets...
  • Sponsored Post: Avon Advance Techniques Hair Color…

    Sponsored Post:  Avon Advance Techniques Hair Color…

    As you know, I am a Brand Ambassador for Avon (check out my all new blogger boutique here), so from time… [more]

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  • Give Pretty: Johnson’s Baby Cares Council + Save The Children…

    Give Pretty: Johnson’s Baby Cares Council + Save The Children…

    Hey all!  I have a really great initiative to share with you, Johnson's Baby Cares.  I am a huge fan… [more]

    Give Pretty: Johnson's Baby Cares Council + Save The Children...
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    Happy 6th Blogiversary/Anniversary to TMG!!

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Bath + Body

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Drugstore Diva: Venus + Olay 5 Blade Razor….

I adore my Venus razor – I get the closest shave…I’ve been using them for years!  So when I was given the opportunity to review the new Gillette Venus & Olay razor I jumped at the chance.  Venus partnered with Olay, a global leader in skincare to make this 5 blade wonder, the shave bars [...]

Aveeno Positively Nourishing 24 Hr. Body Lotion

Drugstore Diva: Aveeno Positively Nourishing 24 Hour Body Moisturizer…

Do you have dry skin?  I do, my skin is like an alligator in the winter, dry flakies everywhere!  I try to exfoliate once a week but the key is a good moisturizer to go with that.  Aveeno is AMAZING at coming up with great products that get the job done at a reasonable price. [...]

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Drugstore Diva: Bethenny Frankel Introduces Skinnygirl Skincare for Face & Body!

How can you miss reality star turned supermogul Bethenny Frankel?  First she was an author making her mark in the publishing industry with several popular self help books.  Then when she started making her self described skinnygirl margarita on the BRAVO TV reality series The Real Housewives of New York City…EVERYONE wanted one (the recipe [...]

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Must Have: Votre Vu On Holiday Moisturizing Spray Body Oil…

I have written here before about by unforgiving dry scaly alligator skin in the winter.  The inside of my black leggings looks like a snowstorm sometimes when I take them off!! (TMI I know, but I must share with you the magnitude of my problem.…LOL).  To that end, I am constantly looking for new ways [...]

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Red Carpet Beauty

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Sponsored: Red Carpet Beauty – Get The Hottest Oscar Hairstyles At Home!

*This article was originally posted on Daily Makeover We finally made it! The most glamourous awards show of the year, the Oscars! Just as we expected, we saw some gorgeous gowns and amazing hairstyles. While we can’t help you score a vintage Dior dress, we have great tips to get your hair looking red-carpet ready. [...]

Jessica Chastain - 84th Annual Academy Awards

Red Carpet Beauty: Jessica Chastain at the 84th Academy Awards…

Actress Jessica Chastain made her mark at the 84th Annual Academy Awards last night in a stunning Alexander McQueen gown. mark Celebrity Makeup Artist Mai Quynh shared her makeup tricks for creating Jessica’s radiant look. The Rundown: Face: ”I started by applying mark For Goodness Face Antioxidant Skin Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 followed by mark Primed for Perfection Face Primer all over Jessica’s skin. After creating [...]

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Red Carpet Beauty: Jennifer Lopez at the 84th Academy Awards…

When you think of Jennifer Lopez and the red carpet you look for that WOW factor. Wearing a drop dead gorgeous Zuhair Murad dress, she definitely brought the movie star glam this season!!  Lopez’s elegant up-do and glowing skin and makeup were inspired by the late 1960’s. Celebrity Hairstylist Lorenzo Martin kept her hairstyle simple and chic [...]

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Red Carpet Beauty: Viola Davis at the 84th Academy Awards…

At the encouragement of her husband, best Actress nominee Viola Davis ditched the safety of her trusty wig and rocked her natural hair at the 84th Academy Awards. Speaking to InStyle.com during a private dinner party in Los Angeles recently, Davis recounted a message from hubby Julius Tennon. “He said, ‘If you want to wear [...]

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Makeup

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Summer 2012: Bobbi Brown Miami…

Oooh I love this time of year! Makeup is lighter….skin is glowier and hair is wavy and light.  Bobbi Brown has taken her beach formula to a new level with her latest collection Miami. I routinely wear long wearing creamy, and shimmery formulas when it gets warmer.  These are all beautiful and a great accent [...]

Summer 2012 - MAC Fashion Sets

Summer 2012: MAC Fashion Sets…

One thing I REALLY love, is when MAC takes cult faves and does something new and innovative.  Enter MAC’s latest, Fashion Sets. They took 7 classic colors and made them work across three platforms, lipglass, lipstick and nail lacquer.  My favorites are Spice, Russian Red and Chestnut (The Russian Red lipglass is INSANE)!!  Take a [...]

NARS Summer 2012 Campaign Image

Summer 2012: NARS Makeup Collection…

Summer is nearly here (at least the summer collections are!!) This is one of the first to hit my desk and I love the bronzey, apricot, grape and plum of it all. The Summer 2012 campaign was designed and photographed by NARS Founder and Creative Director François Nars. Once again, the inimitable Ginta Lapina personifies [...]

Guerlain Terra Azzurra Collection by Emilio Pucci Summer 2012

Summer 2012: Guerlain Terra Azzurra Collection by Emilio Pucci…

Have I ever told you the story of how I first was introduce to Geurlian? My Nana bought me my first Terra Cotta bronzer compact from Saks when I was 16 after I had seen an ad for it in Vogue. I always kept it on my dresser and NEVER took it with me (it [...]

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Must Have

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Must Have: Limited Edition Kiehl’s Rare Earth Cleansing Masque for Earth Day 2012…

Every spring, Kiehl’s comes up with a new environmental project that continues their commitment to give back to the community and bring attention to environmental issues. having been a huge fan of the brand over the years, they continue to inspire and impress with their innovations and commitment to the environment. If you haven’t tried [...]

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Must Have: Kate Somerville True Lash Enhancing Eye Makeup Remover…

Oooh I love a good multi-tasker!!  Eye makeup removers are tricky because if you don’t use one that has at least some measure of moisture or oil, you don’t get all the mascara off.  Well, this newcomer from skin guru Kate Somerville does the trick and THEN SOME!  This incredible multi-tasker not only removes makeup, [...]

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Must Have: NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30/PA+++…

If you are like me, and you like a natural look when it comes to your makeup…listen up!  One of my favorite brands NARS has something new for you!!  NARS founder and creative director François Nars is famous for his no-rules approach to makeup application. But when it comes to what lies beneath, his philosophy [...]

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Must Have: Beauty.com Marchesa Exclusive GWP…

I adore all of these beauty bag colabos that beauty.com does!  The samples are fantastic and the bags are simply gorgeous, no exception in this case either!!  The  latest installment in Beauty.com’s designer bag series was designed by Marchesa and will be available at Beauty.com/Marchesa with any Beauty.com purchase of $150 or more – an [...]

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TMG Faves

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TMG Faves: Bliss That’s Incredi-Peel….

April 11, 2012 By Lianne Farbes Leave a Comment

There are very few products that just really knock my socks off.  You know I love skincare and ESPECIALLY skincare with science…so it’s no shock that I love peels.  I think they are necessary and give your skin a newness and a glow that you just can’t get with skincare alone.  But alas, getting them [...]

MAC Zoom Waterfast Lash

TMG Faves: MAC Zoom Waterfast Lash Mascara…

April 3, 2012 By Lianne Farbes 1 Comment

Looking for a good mascara for summertime wear?  MACs Zoom Waterfast Lash Mascara delivers really great volume with superior waterproof skills.  I know people complain about MAC’s mascaras but I have never had an issue with them….my lashes always look great and this new version of Zoom Fast is no exception. Zoom lash is back [...]

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TMG Faves: We Are Family – Tia Williams and her Sisters Launch The Fly Cut…

March 30, 2012 By Lianne Farbes Leave a Comment

My gorgeous fairy blogmother Tia Williams of the iconic blog Shake Your Beauty and her sisters are on a roll.  Not only are they already fabulous in their own careers (entertainment lawyer, editrix and beauty diva) they have now launched a varitable Daily Candy for hair salons, called The Fly Cut.  It is a personal [...]

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TMG Faves: Tarte Maracuja Divine Shine Lip Gloss for Spring 2012…

March 29, 2012 By Lianne Farbes Leave a Comment

This past February, Tarte was a sponsor at my Fashion Week networking event Cocktails & Couture….they brought all of their new goodies to show off and I fell in LOVE with their new lipgloss!  Tarte’s Maracuja Divine Shine Lip Gloss [$21] is a glossy, tingly, sparkly gem that is great for your lips and helps [...]

Jillian Dempsey for Avon Professional Perfect Contour Powder in Blissful

TMG Faves: Jillian Dempsey for Avon Professional Perfect Contour Powder…

March 27, 2012 By Lianne Farbes 1 Comment

Hello my darlings!  Remember when I told you about my partnership with Avon as a Brand Ambassador?  Well in order to kick off our partnership, they sent me a ginormous box of goodies to test and try, and I must say I am super impressed!  There are SO many things that I absolutely LOVE.  One [...]

NARS Spring 2012 Campaign Image

TMG Faves: NARS on Bleecker Street NYC…

March 9, 2012 By Lianne Farbes 1 Comment

I had the opportunity to attend a private cocktail party and dinner for one of my all time FAVORITE beauty brands NARS during fashion week.  This was for the one year anniversary of the boutique, which is the flagship store in the West Village.  If you haven’t been there, I would suggest you swing by [...]

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TMG Faves: Arcona Toner Tea Cleansing Bar…

January 24, 2012 By Lianne Farbes 4 Comments

Finding a great cleanser that doesn’t overly dry or overly moisturize combination skin can be somewhat of a challenge.  I was hanging with my friend Nadine Jolie last year when she let me use a bit of what she called, “The best thing ever.” she broke off a small piece and I lathered it onto [...]

Meaningful Beauty Creme de Serum

TMG Faves: Meaningful Beauty Crème de Serum…

January 11, 2012 By Lianne Farbes Leave a Comment

I am not usually one for infomercials or gimicky products but looking at Cindy Crawford you can tell that she definitely takes care of her skin.  She is aging very well and she claims its all because of her skincare line Meaningful Beauty and the rare french melon extract that her dermatologist Dr. Jean Louis [...]

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TMG Faves: Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser…

December 7, 2011 By Lianne Farbes Leave a Comment

I am a HUGE advocate of WASHING YOUR FACE! Yes, that’s right people…skincare. The most basic principle of making sure your makeup is flawless is making sure you take it ALL OFF. Now, you all know I am a huge devotee of the Clarisonic BUT these muslin cloths are life changing honey! I’m talking about [...]

Elizabeth Dehn - Shea Butter

TMG Faves: Shea Cream By Elizabeth Dehn…

November 17, 2011 By Lianne Farbes 1 Comment

If you know anything about me, you know that I LOVE Shea Butter.  This multi-use product has been proven to have anti-inflammatory, emollient and humectant properties and featured in many a beauty product over the years.  Much to my delight, beauty editor and Beauty Bets Blogger Elizabeth Dehn has developed a collection of naturally luxe [...]

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