A Beautyful Sentiment

Testing Out the New Flip

I haven't had the chance to put together any cosmetics-related videos using the Flip just yet, but I took a few seconds last night to play around with my new toy (one of my fab Christmas gifts) so you get a quick video of Chloe, our unofficial blog mascot!
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A Belated Merry Christmas to You All!

Hey everyone! So I'm back from my little holiday hiatus (which really wasn't much of a hiatus - I just couldn't find the time to blog as work has been a madhouse) with some amazing new products and fun new ABS developments (including a big giveaway) coming your way very soon.

The lovely Nicole sent me the most amazing Christmas package and of course I had to share! She included:

Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in Dragon (seriously the most gorgeous red I've ever seen)
OPI DS Nail Lacquer in Reserve
Cle de Peau concealer (this has been on my wishlist for YEARS!)
Amore Pacific Clarifying Mask (smells yummy)
and a bunch of fun Hello Kitty goodies that really brighten up my office space

My other big Christmas gift came from the SO in the form of a Flip, which will finally enable me to post some (hopefully) great quality videos up on the ABS YouTube channel.

More photos (and details on my cute Flip skin) after the jump!

I've been lusting after the OPI Designer Series polishes since receiving DS Fantasy (photos here) and know that Reserve is going to be just as drool-worthy.

Chanel's Rouge Allure Laques have a wonderfully creamy formula and are amazingly long-wearing - I loved Ming (photo here) and Dragon is one of the most stunning reds I've ever seen and pretty much universally flattering. My dear friend Cathy gave it a shot last night and it looked stunning on her.

I love Amore's Treatment Enzyme Peel and I now have this Clarifying Masque which leaves my face looking toned, smooth and radiant. And it doesn't hurt that it smells delicious to boot.

Cle de Peau's concealer has long been hailed as the holy grail of concealers, and thanks to Nicole's generosity I finally have it in my hands. It's painfully small for something that's so painfully expensive, but I've been playing with it for the past few days and it's definitely living up to the hype thus far.

And now for the Flip! :) I've been wanting one for the longest time so that I could post some HD videos for you on YouTube (I've been thinking of doing videos of my favorite pink lipsticks, product reviews, demonstrations, swatches, etc.) and the SO was kind enough to oblige. I ordered myself a skin from DecalGirl and now I'm good to go!

How have the holidays been treating you? Share with me in the comments!

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In the Window: Bergdorf Goodman's Alice-Themed Holiday Displays

I've had this post ready to go for weeks but kept forgetting to post it, so here it is at last - Bergdorf Goodman's Alice In Wonderland themed holiday windows!

More photos after the jump!

Revlon's Version of MUFE HD? Peek at PhotoReady Foundation

(photo taken at my desk on my iPhone 2 minutes ago)

Say hello to the foundation makeup lovers have been touting as the drugstore alternative to Make Up For Ever's nearly universally loved (other than by me - really don't like the stuff) HD foundation. Revlon's PhotoReady Foundation (with a nice SPF 20) isn't slated to be released until March 2010, but it's been popping up at various drugstores nationwide (I got mine at Duane Reade just now, but people have been finding it at CVS, Rite Aide, etc.).

Some proclaim its potential holy grail status, others complain of the Cullen-esque look they give them (too much sparkle), some raves it eliminates pores and lasts for 15 hours, others gripe that it emphasizes dry patches and imperfections and really isn't all that - so of course I had to grab a bottle and try it for myself.

Expect a review (hopefully soon) on whether this $13.99 bottle of foundation really lives up to the hype (and there's a lot of hype), or whether it's just another dud for me. Oh and FYI I picked this up on shade 004 Nude which I'm praying isn't waaay too dark on me!
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