Perfect for prom: Urban Decay introduced their scandalous new Pocket Rocket Lip Gloss this month. It's totes reminiscent of those naked dude pens so popular at such stores as Spencer's Gifts (remember? In the MALL?).
Inside the double-sided cap is a photo of one of eight hot guys. With just the flick of your wrist, you can undress them down to their undershorts, in the words of the fabulous Blanche Devereaux (and each is pictured both front and back)! Thanks to Fashion Binge's Tamron for reminding me of that key Blanche quote, BT dubs ("Know him? Why, I left my undershorts on his radiatah!")
Are you ready for the best part? The lip gloss vial is decorated with pheromone-laced ink. I'm kind of a sucker for pheromones, dolls. I guess everyone is, isn't that the point? Undetectable to smell, releasing even the slightest amount of pheromones enhances mood and sexual attraction. Give the tube a little rub to release the magic. You know it, I know it, and Brenda Walsh certainly knew it: There's no better time than prom for some pheromones. Just saying.
Available in eight shades, this highly-pigmented lip gloss formula even plumps. It contains Hyaluronic Spheres (found naturally in the body) to improve cellular function, prevent dehydration, and fill in lines and wrinkles. Each shade is semi-sheer, but UD designed them with multiple finishes: cream, shimmer or sparkle.
Pocket Rocket Lip Gloss is available for $18 at Sephora.com, ULTA and select Macy’s West locations.
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Celebrity makeup artist Karen Mitchell created Vanessa Hudgens’ Kids' Choice Awards look with budget-friendly Neutrogena products. She shared her methodology (to use a work-esque word) for us below. Wouldn't this look be phenom for prom? I'm a POET.
“Vanessa’s look was really fun and more casual then most red carpet events. Her accessories and outfit were really rock and roll inspired so we went for a fun, smokey eye and a pretty shimmer to the skin,” says Mitchell
Face:
“For her glowing skin we began with Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Liquid Makeup in Tan, and 3-in-1 Concealer for Eyes in Medium. Then, I set that with the Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Powder Foundation in natural beige.”
Eyes:
“By applying a bit of concealer to the lid first, you can achieve a great base for eyeshadow. We used the Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Concealer Kit in Medium on Vanessa. It gives a really natural coverage. For the eyeshadow, I chose the Neutrogena Nourishing Quad in Moonlit violet. I used the silvery highlight shade in the palette on the inside of the top and bottom of the eye. The crease (wine) and accent (smoke) colors from the quad were blended at the outside of the lid corners blending out and up into the crease. I also lined the eye underneath with the crease wine color.”
“Then I lined the entire eye with Neutrogena Nourishing Eyeliner in Cosmic Black, and I brushed brows with a soft toothbrush and filled in with accent color from the Neutrogena Nourishing Eye Quad in Sea Shell – it made the perfect brow powder. Finally, we curled the lashes and added four coats of Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara in Carbon Black.”
Lips: “To finish her look, Vanessa’s lip color is a layer of MoistureShine Lipstick in Sheer Luck and MoistureShine Gloss In Whisper.”
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I LOVE Ted Gibson's Clip-in Hair Extensions ($164 right now on qvc.com). Check the video. P.S. Has anyone else noticed that I've subconsciously created an international hand gesture for flat-iron? I ALWAYS use it. It's ridic.
Oh, hi! I hope you had an excellent weekend and are ready for the first installment of Finest Hour Week, a week-long series where I showcase my favorite prom-ready products!
My first prom rec is It Cosmetics' Get Wet($32), a waterproof highlighter and bronzer. What? Waterproof? YES! Is there a more apropos venu for waterproof bronzer and highlighter (other than Spring Break, of course) than a prom? I think not.
This compact comes in a fun (albeit slightly scandalous) box of a compact which includes large helpings of the bronzer, sandy shimmery blush, and white shimmer highlighter. Its size is perf for using all over your bod, not just your mug. Shoulders need waterproof tanning, too. And? I tested it out and it really does withstand water and yet is removable with soap and water or makeup remover.
Check my latest vlog about L'Oreal's Clean Artiste Makeup Remover Pen! It's only $11 and removes all makeup mishaps. Apologies for my pajamas and bad camera angle. Next time it'll be better! Still figuring out the best place to tape vids in the new stu stu studio.
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Dolls, moving had made me a very low maintenance, non-glamorous version of myself. You can imagine how happy this made me (not at ALL is the answer). Because weeks of packing and then unpacking had rendered my manicures crapicures, I'd finally had to throw in the towel and go au natural. I think the only person who enjoys that less than I is my gal Michelle.
This weekend, I dedicated a large portion of my time for beautifying my lifestyle. First on the list was a DIY mani/pedi with my new fave spring shade, CHANEL Le Vernis Nail Colour in Orange Fizz. It's been a long time since I've been so obsessed with a hue that I wanted it on my tips AND my toes, but this one is worth it. It's the love child of creamsicle and peach in a glossy, opaque, creamy texture. My toes think they should be on the beach instead of on 23rd Street.
Yesterday, I headed over for my favorite diamond-in-the-rough stylist Matthew James at Sam Brocato to cut my hair for an economical $85. His blow-outs are the best. Even Sam's (the owner of the salon) wife Holly agrees. She came by to say hi while I was there and informed me that he'd done her mane, which looked quite fab and voloisturized. She also told me she'd gotten some extensions woven in simply for color. Great idea, n'est-ce pas?
Sam has some fantastic new products for curly hair, FYI. He sent me home with some of his sulfate-free (always! None of his prods have sulfates!) Curlkarma Curl Energizing Cream ($15). He also has a corresponding Curlkarma Shampoo and Conditioner that I can't wait to try as the weather gets warmer and I begin my straightening embargo.
Lastly, I took advantage of living solo and self-tanned after I'd exfoliated. I used a tip from my pal Dina: I slathered on the scrub before turning on the water in the shower, rubbed it in well, and THEN turned on the shower and rinsed off pre-cleansing. This ensures velvety-smooth skin as you aren't negating the whole process by having the product rinse off in the stream before it does its job. Genius. Now, I've done that with my facial scrubs, but never with my body versions. Do try it out; you'll love love love. I reaquainted myself with an old fave, Borghese Sali Esfoliante Salt Scrub ($38).
Oh, AND. Get excited for Finest Hour Week, starting manana! Finest Hour Week was named after this pivotal scene in one of my fave '80s movies, Teen Witch.
Obviously, the finest hour I'm referencing is my favorite thing in the universe, PROMS. Click here and here for last year's prom articles. P.S. Teens, do you have questions? Send them to me stat, and I'll do my best to get them answered this week! I'll be sharing makeup and hair tips for the biggest of big days. Is it weird that I'm 28 and I adore a prom but couldn't give a fig about weddings?
Parenthetically, did you catch Brad Powell (Dan GauthierIRL) from Teen Witch in LOST this season? He played Lapidus' ill-fated Ajira Airways co-pilot.
See you Monday for Finest Hour Week!
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, ULTA and select Macy’s West locations.
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