Recently, I was at Walgreens browsing through like the whole store. I’m always buying new lip balms and glosses. I decided to try Burt’s Bees tinted lip balm. I got it in hibiscus. It comes in this cardboard-like case, which i thought would be the size of the actual balm, but it’s not. It’s comparable in size to regular chapstick or lip balm. After I purchased it I looked at different reviews to see what other people thought about it. (Very backwards, I know). It’s like people either love it or hate it. I really like it. I use it almost daily. It’s not sticky at all and it has a light tint to it. It’s not that noticeable, but there is a small difference. It makes them a more even color all around. It’s $6, which is kind of pricey to be so small. When I opened it and saw how small it really was, I didn’t think it was worth the price, but it’s not that bad. I would buy more.

US Release Date: February 9th, 2012 // International: March 2012

AND THE EXCITEMENT IS HERE……… Mac’s “Shop MAC, Cook MAC” Collection will be here before you know it! Guess who gets the pleasure of seeing it first? I do! I was invited to a MAC event to see the line and purchase the items I want. Thrilled? You bet! They are even giving out goodie bags (will try my best to snag a couple extra!) After seeing the pictures, I KNOW I will be spending a lot of money….. will you?

Try and Buy a delicious, delovely, delectable, divine, degorgeous, de-with-it, degroovy assortment of Eye Shadow x 4 in wearable brights perfect for Spring. Treat yourself to Lipstick in heavenly hues, mouthwateringly Kissable Lipcolour and Cremeblend Blush. This Spring, shop ‘til you drop with a tongue-in-cheek collection that elevates the everyday into the extraordinary. Whether it’s detergent or diamonds, produce or Prada, everyone loves to shop, shop, shop!

Ladle on an extra helping of foodie fun with an appetizing assortment of temptingly tasty Tendertones, nearly black Fluidlines, Studio Careblend/Pressed Powder, Opulash Mascara, two Brushes and nosh-worthy Nail Lacquers in fun, bright shades sure to satiate even the most discriminating gorgeous gourmands. Cook M∙A∙C has spring’s no-carb, no-calorie recipe for kooky, kitschy, kitchen kouture insavoury shades for Eyes, Lips and Nails.

Lipstick ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Innocence, Beware! Light yellow pink (Cremesheen) (Repromote)
• Naughty Saute Bright pepto pink (Cremesheen)
• Watch Me Simmer Bright pink-orange (Amplified)
• Quick Sizzle Bright pink (Matte)
• Dish It Up Berry pink (Lustre)
• Runaway Red Rich red-blue (Satin) (Repromote)

Kissable Lipcolour ($19.00 U.S. / $22.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Flaunting It Grey mauve (Repromote)
• So Vain Muted dirty coral (Repromote)
• Scan-delicious Blue fuchsia (Repromote)
• Woo Me Light pinky nude (Repromote)
• Enchantee Light blue pink (Repromote)

Cremeblend Blush ($20.00 U.S. / $24.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Optimistic Orange Bright orange (Repromote)
• Florida Bright coral (Repromote)
• Restores Dazzle! Rich plum

Shop & Drop Eyeshadow Quad ($38.00 U.S. / $45.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Hypnotizing Frosted greyed mauve (Frost) (Repromote)
• Sugar Snack Light pink (Matte)
• Power Boosted Violet (Veluxe Pearl)
• Shop & Drop Deep blue (Satin)

Call Me Bubbles Eyeshadow Quad ($38.00 U.S. / $45.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Call Me Bubbles Light tan (Satin)
• Fresh Daily Orange (Frost)
• Brash Frosty reddish copper (Veluxe Pearl) (Repromote)
• Full of Flavour Coral (Matte)

Colour Added Eyeshadow Quad ($38.00 U.S. / $45.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Laundry Daze Light yellow (Satin)
• Colour Added Bright yellow (Veluxe Pearl)
• Self-Serve Deep grey (Satin)
• Pre-Packaged Muted turquoise (Veluxe Pearl)

I don’t know if it is just me, but I always feel the urge to change up my hair color. It’s sooo much fun, BUT EXTREMELY DAMAGING! If I had it my way; one week my hair would be Rihanna red and the next week it would be Aaliyah jet black. Aft er the last time I bleached my curly hair I had to throw away the towel– no more bleaching or dying; my hair is limp and my curl pattern is almost diminished. I am slowly starting to relieve the damage that I caused but now my roots are starting to pop back up again and I can’t afford to do another bleach job, *sigh*. So, I started to research some other healthier dying/bleaching possibilities and these are some things I found:

Henna hair “dye” is 100% Organic, unlike regular dyes strip and morph the color of your hair, Henna has protiens that coat your hair to create a luscious, shiny color that lasts. The best part is, because Henna coats the hair, it blocks UV rays, makes your hair thicker, and mends split ends. Seriously, why didn’t I try this before? If you’re unsure how well it’s going to show up in your hair, check out this chart provided by morroccomethod.com:

You can purchase Henna Hair Dyes on morroccomethod.com for $10.50! I definitely feel that it’s worth a shot.

I have loved the Hunger Games trilogy (written by Suzanne Collins) since it first appeared on the market. Imagine my joy and rapture when I found out that the story is being made into a movie!

China Glaze is debuting a line of polishes next year inspired by the Capitol city in the books. For those of you who may not have read it yet, the Capitol is luxe, rich with color and fashions.

The press information states that it is a “collection of 12 new nail polish shades inspired exclusively by one distinct setting in The Hunger Games – the Capitol of the nation of Panem. Awash in lavish fashion, food, and entertainment, Capitol citizens enjoy extreme cosmetics and body modifications, bold wigs, and outlandish costumes.”
There was talk around the beauty community a few months ago that this collection was being created. However, no one knew exactly for sure. A few swatch sheets were seen, but PR stated the collection was not confirmed yet. Fast forward to now, with new *confirmed* sheets. According to the swatch sheets sent around then and now, everything has remained the same except for the names of the colors.
The different polishes should be very interesting for this collection. The matte gray (obviously inspired by the coal district) is a personal favorite. Luxe and lush looks like a very beautiful overlay. The collection will be sold at retailers starting on March 1, 2012.

MAC has a charity program called “Viva Glam” that donates tons of money to AIDS and HIV research and technology. They have been doing awesome things for  over a decade! Each year, MAC releases a limited edition lipstick and lipglass. Every cent of the profits from the two products go towards the MAC Aids Fund. (You can read about that more here.) There is a new celebrity “face” for each year and each new release by Viva Glam. Past divas include Missy Elliott, Lady Gaga, Fergie, and Dita Von Teese.

For 2012, Mac has announced that the celebrity face of Viva Glam is actually two faces… Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin! The sneak peek photo that was released looks amazing, and I am totally psyched to see what the new color of lipstick looks like.

Stay beautiful,

Sarah Doll

This season, it can be super easy to let all restrictions fly out the window and eat anything and EVERYTHING. I can be guilty of it too guys! I thought it might be helpful to post a few foods to keep an eye out for at holiday parties. These are delicious, as well as good for you! Don’t let a few parties wreck your complexion. Yes, food does have a big impact on your skin!

The obvious choices include nuts, fruit, and reduced-fat cheeses. But being good doesn’t mean you have to give up meat. Chilled shrimp is great for you, as is white meat poultry.

• Like stuffing? Try wild rice made with chicken broth
• Like mashed potatoes? Try baked sweet potatoes
• Like pecan pie? Try pumpkin pie
• Like eggnog? No problem. Just grab the low fat version!
• Like lasagna? Just switch out the meat for vegetables and use low fat cheese and skip cream.
• Just use common sense. It doesn’t hurt to splurge a little bit! Mostly, just stay away from alcohol and concentrated sweets. Also, if you’re doing the cooking, use light oils like olive oil.

Foods to avoid at ALL COSTS: cheese straws, swedish meatballs, creamed spinach, pot roast, fruitcake, cranberry sauce, candied yams, yorkshire pudding

Everything is okay in moderation dolls! Just have fun, be safe, and enjoy your loved ones this holiday season.

Stay positive,

Sarah Doll