Beauty Crush: Philosophy Beach Girl

I absolutely love the Philosophy 3-in-1 shower gel, bubble bath and shampoos because they have a million different fabulous smelling scents. I was given the Beach Girl set from my very thoughtful friend K as a belated bday gift and I am already in love. Between the adorbs packaging and the yummy tangerine/orange julius flavor, with one whiff I'm instantly transported back to my reckless youth spending every minute of summer on the beach and boardwalk, instead of dying of heat stroke walking to the subway to work each day. 

The set contains:

- 4.0 oz Beach Girl Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath - leaves skin and hair refreshed and super clean
- 4.0 oz Beach Girl Body Lotion - hydrates without being greasy and heavy
- 0.5 oz Beach Girl High-Gloss, High-Flavor Lip Shine - super shiny, fab tasting gloss 

Pick up this set at Sephora and soak up the last month of summer.

Whitney's Secret to Boosting Her Brows

What's the secret to Whitney Port's full, yet perfectly polished brows? According to her makeup artist Lisa Garner, it's Talika Eyebrow Extender. Says Garner: "I love to use Talika's Eyebrow Extender when doing Whitney Port's eyebrows. Not only do the fibers build a natural looking brow, the gel really keeps them in place... so they looked beautifully groomed all night long."

I love a full brow, and as someone with anorexic ones, it's not easy to achieve and still have natural results. Thanks to the magic fibers in Talika Eyebrow Extender, we all can have Whit's natural but still groomed look.

Designer Deals: Beauty Story

I've been loving the fact that discount designer sites like Rue La La and Gilt Groupe have been adding more beauty sales to their roster, but I've really been craving more sites strictly dedicated to beauty. Enter Beauty Story, a new private sale beauty site featuring brands like mdskincare, Thierry Mugler and tarte among others. 

Head on over to the Beauty Story website to sign up and start shopping! Check out the sales for the week below:

Monday: SCO Custom for Beauty Story

Tuesday: Scarlett Cosmetics

Wednesday: Booty Parlor

Thursday: Giella Custom Blend Cosmetics

Friday: Davi Napa Skin Care

Saturday: Fashion Finale MEGA Sale

Since I love ya, BITNB readers can score $10 off the SCO Custom sale by using coupon code SCOCUSTOM at checkout.

Avon Anew Emulsions

I'm a huge advocate of preventative care when it comes to aging, but with so many products out there, sometimes a girl has to wonder if using a heavy-duty anti-ager meant for a 50 year old at 25 is really the greatest idea. Avon solves this problem with Anew Emulsions - a new line of age-fighting night moisturizers for specific age groups: 30+, 40+ and 50+ and their respective concerns.

Anew Rejuvenate Night Sapphire Emulsion is for the 30+ crowd, although late 20s can easily hop on this train. This intense moisturizer helps to smooth and refine, and virtually erase the look of pores.

Anew Reversalist Night Sterling Emulsion for 40+ helps to smooth fine lines and firm skin. Sterling Polypeptide Complex replenishes moisture and helps skin maintain a youthful appearance.

Anew Ultimate Night Gold Emulsion for 50+ increases moisture levels by 400%, while providing an uplifted youthful look. Pro Sirtuin TX stimulates youth proteins to repair.

So now no matter what your age you can look up to five years younger and not have to wonder if a certain product is right for your age group. Visit avon.com to locate a representative to purchase.

Get The Look: Christina Hendricks at Mad Men Premiere

One of my fave shows - Mad Men - is almost back on the air, and Christina Hendricks looked a-mazing at the premiere last night. She looks so great on the show, but I love seeing her so un-Joan-like with a smokey eye and a matte pinky lip. Celeb makeup artist Vanessa Scali created the look using all NARS - check out the rundown below:

• Bangkok Pure Matte Lipstick (Available September 1)
• Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
• Skin Smoothing Face Prep
• Sheer Glow Foundation
• Douceur Blush (Part of Fall 2010; available on narscosmetics.com)
• Black Moon Eyeliner Pencil
• Coconut Grove Single Eyeshadow (Part of Fall 2010; available on narscosmetics.com)
• Cayenne Cream Eyeshadow
• Skorpios Soft Touch Shadow Pencil
• Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

Pure Matte Lipstick will be available September 1 at Saks Fifth Avenue and everything else you can grab now at narscosmetics.com. I have to say, I am normally not a fan of a matte lip, but I'm really feeling this shade. What do you think?

Beauty Crush: Too Faced Lip Injection

I'll let you in on a secret: 9 out of 10 lip plumpers don't work. But Too Faced Lip Injection does, and really well at that. It's definitely one of those no pain no gain plumpers that produces a serious tingle, verging on a sting, but lips get a noticeable boost in plumpness so it's all worth it to me. Plus Lip Injection gives a serious shine and has a cinnamon taste that's fab. 

Because of the tingly-blood-rushing-to-your-lips-effect, you can use this alone for that pinky bitten lip look, or layer over lipstick.

Pick up at Sephora for $18.50 and then practice your best Angelina Jolie pouty lip face in the mirror.

Test Drive: Maybelline The Falsies Mascara

As soon as I started hearing about Maybelline The Falsies mascara I was intrigued. I'm a girl who loves lashes and whenever a new mascara comes out I have to try it. Especially when said mascara promises to mimic the look of false lashes, minus the painstakingly annoying application. 

The Experience:

The first thing I noticed was the swoop design of the brush, which reminds me a little of the Lash Stiletto brush. I tested out the mascara two ways; first by using on a bare eye, then with a whole shadow and liner job. The Falsies created amazing volume and length and I was surprised by how much my eyes stood out with nothing other than mascara. The effect was only amplified of course when I used it with a smoky eye. 

The key is in the brush, the Kera-fiber formula and and the application. This is a buildable formula, which means that you need to get the brush in close to the lash line and wiggle up to the tip and repeat until you create the desired fullness and length. You can put on 20 coats and it won't clump - this formula is amazing!

The Verdict:

Better than false lashes! Maybelline The Falsies creates long, full, feathery lashes that look like you sat and applied individual falsies to your lash line for an hour. And I love that you can create a soft daytime look or major nighttime look with the same mascara simply by adding a few coats. Pick up at drugstores for around $6.99.