New: Urban Decay Holiday 2011

I need this nail set for... Halloween? Thanksgiving?

Urban Decay’s Holiday 2011 collection appears online today. There are some shadow pencil sets, some eyeliner sets, lip Stardust glittery lipgloss, Book of Shadows IV, a fun glitter body art set, but most anticipated for me is the nail polish kit shown above. I want. It seems odd to me to put out holiday products in early September. I cannot be expected to wait until Christmas for this one.

Lights Out! Or, I survived the Blackout of 2011.

The crazed masses at Albertson's

I am sure you have heard about it by now, but there was a big power outage yesterday affecting something like 5 million people. All of San Diego county went out at about 3:40pm on one of the hottest days of the year. I waited a bit, thinking it would come right back on. When it didn’t, I checked the news on my phone to find out that the outage went from parts of Orange County all the way down to Mexico and into Arizona. Whoa.

Ali Lohan’s Face Turned into a UFO and Took Off

I don't know, man. I just don't know.

I feel bad for Ali Lohan. Her relatives are annoying as hell. She has been in her sister’s shadow since she was very young. Her mother is obviously doing a poor job taking care of her children. But today news sites and blogs all over the web are saying, “What the hell did Ali Lohan do to her FACE?”

New: Stila Naturaleyes Palette

Another palette YOU NEED RIGHT NOW.

Stila has just introduced a neutral eyeshadow palette with 10 shadows and a smudge stick eyeliner in Damsel, a matte chocolate brown, and an 6-page look book with detailed how-to tips and tricks. The eyeliner is full sized, so that gives you a rough idea on the size of this palette. Do you need another neutral palette?

Review: NYX Nude on Nude palette

Is it a dupe for Urban Decay's Naked palette?

When this Nude on Nude palette showed up on the NYX website I purchased it immediately. The price was right ($25, and it has gone on sale on Ulta’s website in the past) and it appeared to be a good dupe of the elusive Urban Decay Naked palette. So, is it?

New: Revlon Age Defying DNA Advantage

It is an advantage to have DNA.

Look what just popped up on the Target website! Revlon Age Defying DNA Advantage creme makeup, $11.99. It looks like you can order this makeup online now but it is not yet available in stores.

I’m Moving!

Please don't break. Please don't break. Please don't break...

I’m packing up the perfumes. Back into their original boxes they go with lots of hoping and praying that there isn’t an accident. I’m moving into a new (new to me, built in 1959) house this week. I am really excited but, damn, I hate packing.

New: Urban Decay Urban Bride set

Urban Decay Urban Bride

Urban Decay just sent me some information about their new Urban Bride set. It includes a bunch of useful products in a cute purple and white box. I think it would make a great gift for a bride-to-be or a bridesmaid.

Buying Glasses Online

Which frame was $270 and which one was free?

I’m nearly blind. Okay, so not quite. But my eyesight is pretty bad. I’ve worn glasses since the 2nd grade when my teacher noticed I was holding my book directly up to my nose. But I like wearing glasses. I just hate paying so much money for them.

Review: Covergirl NatureLuxe

Drugstore foundation has greatly improved...

Lately drugstore makeup has been improving overall. If you check the ratings on MakeupAlley, you’ll find that there are some decent foundation offerings at the drugstore. Revlon PhotoReady or ColorStay, Maybelline FitMe, Boots No7, and now the new Covergirl NatureLuxe foundation.