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Dolce & Gabbana Powder Foundation

While you are working away in the kitchen today, you can still look beautiful with Dolce & Gabbana’s Powder Foundation, $59 at Saks Fifth Avenue. This is one of my all time favorite powders. It has incredible staying power and makes your skin look airbrushed and beautiful. I wear it over my Dolce & Gabbana Perfect Finish Creamy Foundation and the combination is pure perfection. It never looks or feels heavy. I usually only have to do a touch up once in the late afternoon. The longer this powder sits on your skin, it warms up and almost gives a dewy finish, which I love. So whether you are cooking an entire Thanksgiving feast or just sitting there sipping wine, know that Dolce & Gabbana will keep you looking fresh and not like you’ve had your head in the oven! Be thankful for the simple things in life…like make-up! Have a beautiful Thanksgiving-

YSL Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick in Le Orange 13

Feeling a little tired or you only have a few minutes to freshen up your look for a night out? I’ve got the answer. Yves Saint Laurent’s Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick in Le Orange-13. It’s available for $34 at sephora.com. It’s the perfect color to pair with an understated eye. The color is super intense and even slightly glossy. I always line my outer lip with Make Up Forever’s Lip line perfector, $19 at sephora.com to prevent bleeding. You are sure to demand attention in this “look at me” color. It’s definitely my go to lipstick and looks great both day and night. Now get out there and let everyone know “you have arrived!”

Ioma Youthful Day/Night Moisture Cream

While I was at Saks Fifth Avenue the other day, I was encouraged by a woman representing a newer line called Ioma, to do a skincare analysis. They had a machine that you rest your chin on and it takes a few pictures. Minutes later it tells you all about the current condition of your skin. Although mine ranked good in the fine lines and wrinkles category, my hydration was seriously lacking. No surprise here as I have always had extremely dry skin. After the consultation, they give you a print out with photos of your skin and a list of suggested products. I must say I was quite impressed! The woman that helped me also had the most beautiful skin herself. She sent me on my way with a 7 day sample pack and told me she was sure I would be back to buy the full size bottle. The entire line is supported by 10 years of high-tech scientific research. Well, I did use the entire 7 day packet both day and night and my skin felt and looked amazing. My skin stayed well hydrated throughout the day and my wrinkles actually softened. Ioma’s Youthful Day/Night moisture Cream retails for $130 for 1oz. at select Saks Fifth Avenue stores and online. I think this line is promising and I definitely want to try more of their products in the future. Stay tuned.

Sephora announces their Black Friday $10 deals

Sephora announced it’s Black Friday Deals for 2013 via their Facebook page today. Now I’m not one for hitting the pavement in the wee hours for a great deal. After all, I desperately need my beauty sleep! But these great little deals just might be worth the trip. Especially if you are on a budget this year in the gift giving department. It appears that this is just a sneak peek and there is more to come. If you can’t make it to a Sephora store near you, shop online to grab these deals while they last. Usually the sale starts at 12 am EST online. So go out and save a little extra cash this Holiday Season and still look gorgeous doing it!