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Beauty Slump?& a surprise!
2008-04-27 06:36:00 I’ve been in a bit of a beauty slump this week….probably because I’ve been doing construction in and out of my house (oh yeah…I’m using powertools. That’s right baby…) and haven’t felt the need to put on makeup or do anything like that all week long. Today I changed that and went ahead and ... More About: Beauty , Eyeshadow , Beauty Products , Slump
Glimpse at MAC Cosmetics products releasing in July and August ?08
2008-04-26 05:03:00 Our lovely lian_qui just brought us some exciting pics of products that MAC plans to release in July and August ! You can see our discussion here. The first product is an MSF Skinfinish Duo that appears to be half MSF Natural and half shimmery MSF. This one looks like it might be Shimpagne. ... More About: Products , Cosmetics , Glimpse
Must-Have Product Recommendations from the Pros at MAC
2008-04-25 23:06:00 When I was at the Pro Store in NYC recently, I had a chance to meet Nicholas Gavrelis, who is the Executive Director of Global Product Development. Not only is he incredibly friendly and charming, but extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the MAC products he helps create. He took some time to go over some ...
LOTD: Lemming of the Day - L.A.M.B. Ombre Patent Manchester Bag
2008-04-25 18:16:00 The L.A.M.B. Ombre Patent Manchester Bag I admit I am a makeup slut. I move from product to product with the abandon of a desperate, drunk, cologne-soaked frat boy 5 minutes before the nightclub closes. I do, however, tend to go for long-term steady relationships with my purses and bags. I find what ... More About: Handbags
Anastasia Brow Studio arrives at Nordstroms
2008-04-24 22:10:00 Anastasia is bringing her legendary Beverly Hills style boutique to Nordstrom’s across the nation with Anastasia Brow Studio . Guests to boutiques can receive services from brow experts such as brow arching, brow reshaping, brow sculpting and waxing. To celebrate the launch of the new in store boutiques Anastasia has teamed up with Allure to offer ... More About: Promotions
Tendertones - Specktra Brings You the Goods
2008-04-24 21:09:00 I have a confession. I wasn’t too crazy about Tendertones when they first came out. They were nice, it just wasn’t that instant attraction or addiction you feel with the Parrots and Stereo Rose of the MAC line. That said, you know I still bought a few to try out though, ... More About: Goods
Getting Married? Special Event? Say it With Lipgloss!
2008-04-24 19:04:00 The geniuses at Tarte Cosmetics have come up with the cutest idea. They have taken their gorgeous Double-Ended Lipgloss and made them even better. You can now customize your Tarte lipglosses for your event. As bridal/prom/graduation season approaches, these would make such a cute sentiment to mark the occasion. Here’s the details on ... More About: Event , Special , Beauty Products , Getting Married
I?ve got a Cherry Crush?
2008-04-24 07:16:00 Beauty is just a bowl of cherries with stila’s latest cherry crush lip and cheek stain. This revolutionary multi-tasker not only moisturizes and protects skin with all important anti-oxidants (cherry and pomegranate extracts), but it beautifully reacts to pH levels in your skin and creates a personalized blush and pout. It’s that perfect shade every ... More About: Cosmetics , Stila , Cherry , Beauty Products , Crush
Colour Forms Collection at Nordies - Ouch My Wallet Hurts!
2008-04-23 18:14:00 Once again, the supreme awesomeness of our lovely Erine1881 shines through. Erine has provided the dish for the upcoming Colour Forms collection. Ummm….this collection is absolutely massive. I am so excited for this. The colours and even the names are absolutely intriguing me. The pigment list is breathtaking. I got a chance to ... More About: Ouch , Wallet
Earth Day Beauty Promotions
2008-04-22 17:17:00 Specktra Beauty News has received several Earth Day promotions in our inbox so here’s a couple of the best for you. Physicians Formula will be giving away Organic Wear Bronzers to 1,000 people who visit the following URL: http://www.physiciansformula.com/EarthDay Giveaway/. The site won’t be live until the promotion starts, which we’re told is 12PM. Good Luck! Visit origins.com today ... More About: Earth Day , Promotions
Quicky before we head to the game?
2008-04-22 00:54:00 Good night there’s a lot of innuendo in THAT headline. ANYWAY! To see more pics and what I used, click the jump!! Copyright © 2008 Specktra Beauty News. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. ... More About: Mascara , Eyeshadow , Game , The Game , Head
Glam Soup Episode 1 Recap
2008-04-21 18:10:00 For those of you who don?t know, yesterday was the first program from our new Glam Soup internet radio show. Speaking for Janice, Jamie and myself, we had a blast! It was so great to interact with those of you who participated. We have been talking about doing this for awhile and were thrilled to get ... More About: Episode , Recap , Episode 1
Stila Warehouse Sale - Saturday 26 April 08
2008-04-19 00:44:00 Oohhhhh! You ladies in the LA area really have no idea how jealous I am of you! Y’all have the opportunity to hit up the annual Stila Warehouse Sale on the 26th of April . If y’all have never gone to one of these events, you. must. go. We’re talking 50 to 80 percent off, ... More About: Saturday
Foundation Tutorial - Summer skin for my first video tutorial
2008-04-19 00:06:00 I decided to give making a video tutorial a shot, and figured out rather quickly that I’m a huge dork on camera, and I hate hearing the sound of my voice. I’ve heard many comments about foundation recently, so I’ll be demonstrating how I apply my foundation to get the flawless finish you see in my ... More About: Video , Skin , Foundation , Tutorial , Summer
Mascara - The booty call of my traincase?
2008-04-18 08:30:00 I’ve admitted my fickleness for mascara in several posts…and I don’t think that’s going to change. As I was getting ready to leave today, I looked over at my ‘mascara cup’ and pondered which one I was going to use today, I realized…I have a booty call relationship with my mascara. I don’t want ... More About: Mascara , Cosmetics , Call , Booty
How to look taller?
2008-04-17 16:47:00 I?m short. I?m all of 5?3? tall on a ?good day?, and everyone in my family reminds me of that fact at every opportunity (and considering both of my brothers are 6′ tall and then some, and my sister isn’t slowing down on her growth, I have a feeling I *will be* the runt of ... More About: Fashion , Stila , Beauty Products
Stowaways Quad info - Specktra exclusive details!
2008-04-16 20:35:00 Want some details on that Stowaways Quad (Nordstrom Exclusive )? Well, Specktra Beauty Editor Jenn comes through with the goods again! Awash (Frost) - Lightest tan off white with gold and pink pearl (LE) Crest the Wave (Frost) - Light, frosty yellow with yellow and white pearl (LE) Satin Taupe (Frost) - Taupe brown with silvery bronze ... More About: Info , Details
Glam Soup begins Sunday 4/20/08 10 PM CST
2008-04-16 18:06:00 That’s right, Specktra is launching an internet talk radio hour called Glam Soup , the show is dedicated to all things MAC Cosmetics & beauty. The show is so full of glamorous flavor, you’ll want to take a bite! Your hosts for the evening will be Specktra founder Janice, and Forum Staff Members Jamie [shimmer] and ... More About: News , Sunday
Counterfeit MAC packaging comparison
2008-04-16 16:01:00 Counterfeit cosmetics have become epidemic on sites like Ebay, with any purchase a user makes being a gamble on the authenticity of the product. Thank the makeup gods for Specktra members like xqueeze_me who take the time to compare authentic packaging vs the counterfeit. It’s pretty scary how close they’re coming to the real deal. ... More About: Cosmetics , Packaging , Comparison , Beauty Products
A day of Simplifying Beauty
2008-04-16 07:35:00 A day of Simplifying Beauty FIND OUT HOW CINDY CRAWFORD, HEIDI KLUM AND GISELE BUNDCHEN HAVE THE MOST FLAWLESS LOOKING BEAUTIFUL FACES! Want sexy smoky eyes like Cindy, bronzed cheeks like Gisele’s or the all natural look like Laura Dern? Their makeup artist Terri Apanasewicz will show you how, using the Perfect Pretty Process, revealing secrets that ...
Getting pretty to play the game?
2008-04-15 20:09:00 Competition is the lifeblood of my household. My boys and I play baseball together, we ride skateboards together, we rock climb together, and we always compete, and we always play to win. (Bowling on the Wii.) Copyright © 2008 Specktra Beauty News. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material ... More About: Play , Game , The Game , Stila , Pretty
MAC Cosmetics x Dress Camp available online
2008-04-15 16:58:00 DressCamp Palette L-R: She-Gold, Viva Glam VI S.E., Fashion, Too Fab Dress Camp collaboration VERY limited edition products are availble starting today at selected MAC PRO stores MAC Soho, MAC Robson, and MAC on Union. Please note - The afore mentioned MAC stores are the only stores in the US that is carrying the Asia exclusive boutique ... More About: Cosmetics , Dress , Online
Naughty Nauticals - More images!
2008-04-15 16:26:00 Wooo hoo! Thanks to Risser for once again coming through and giving us an early peek at a new Collection! (Original from mysister.blog19.fc2.com) Let us know what you think in the Naughty Nauticals Discussion thread, or share your thoughts here on the blog! Copyright © 2008 Specktra Beauty News. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If ... More About: Images
I wanted to post this look?(plus a couple of other things)
2008-04-14 22:05:00 but if you’re on LJ you’ve probably already seen it. How many of us have heard “Omg she wearz 2 much maykup!!” from a coworker, fellow blogger, messageboard member, whatever? So frustrating to me because usually, it’s not the amount of makeup someone’s snarking about, it’s the fact that the makeup is brightly colored or ... More About: Cosmetics , Post , Couple , Things , Wanted
Heatherette Tutorial Courtesy of Specktra.net Member Ang9000!
2008-04-14 21:00:00 I have to admit I (Shimmer/Jamie) was not feeling the Heatherette trios. In fact, they’re pretty much the only thing I haven’t picked up from that collection…but this tutorial kind of makes me want Trio 1! To see how to achieve the look…click the jump! Copyright © 2008 Specktra Beauty News. This Feed is for personal non-commercial ... More About: Tutorial
I wanna know?
2008-04-14 19:31:00 The situation: You’ve been a SAHM for several years, your youngest has started school, and you’re looking for a job. After countless resume submissions, you score an interview for an administrative position with an insurance company. The interview is in three days, and the dress code for the company is on the ...
BeautyCrunch.com - Vintage Stila at some sweeeeeeeet prices!
2008-04-11 17:02:00 I wanted to tell y’all about BeautyCrunch.com…it’s the only authorized website that sells Stila vintage products at discount! We’re talking markdowns of more that 50%! That’s insane and it makes me want to break my post-Heatherette no buy…because seriously, $8 and $9 for these products is a heckuva buy! Check it out, and let me know ... More About: News , Cosmetics , Vintage , Prices
March 2008 Tutorial of the Month winner - Vintage!
2008-04-10 23:30:00 Time for another of Specktra’s Month ly Tutorial Contest Winner s! For March of 2008 it was Specktra member Vintage ’s Sketchy Truth Tutorial!! What we’re aiming for: Click the jump to see the rest of the look! Copyright © 2008 Specktra Beauty News. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in ...
Kim Kardashian Shares her Make-up Secrets!
2008-04-10 23:00:00 Kim Kardashian is quite the sensation over on Specktra, with many members asking how to duplicate her makeup looks or just how to get her over all effect (as you can see here, here, and here). Ms. Kardashian was kind enough to blog about how to get her look this week, much to her fans’ delight. So ... More About: Kim Kardashian , Cosmetics , Celebrities , Secrets , Make
Naughty Nauticals Swatches! - MAC Cosmetics
More articles from this author:2008-04-08 23:30:00 Naughty Nauticals seems to be the next big thing everyone’s looking for and hooray for Specktra members sharing the goods! These images are courtesy of Lushiousbeautytalk.nl (who also happens to be Specktra member Tinkerbelle2001) so please credit her should they be posted elsewhere. For more swatches, click the jump! Copyright © 2008 Specktra Beauty News. This Feed is ... More About: Cosmetics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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