Ladies, Tom Ford is doing lips. This month under his Private Blend label, the design mogul known for his stupendous turnaround of the Gucci Group's assets and of course for his own design label, has unveiled his signature lipstick line. And while not many girls are likely to pay-up for a simple tube of lipstick, Ford fans (who understand that this man - delivers!) are going wild. A palette of 12 "perfect" lip colors, scented with chamomile, packed with the purest of pigment, and utterly creamy - thanks to loads of Brazilian murumuru butter. His ivory, gold-rimmed case creation is classic and heavyweight; a tribute to our grandmothers - the way they'd open an ornate case, spin out the bullet, and paint their pout was so, i don't know, glamourous. So not lip-gloss. As mothers, we all know how tough it can be to consistently look put-together on the go - but a good lipstick is all a girl needs. One coat and we're dressed. Thanks for the help Tom.
Private Blend Lip Color, $45.00
Wanted to share an awesome "flash sale" website with all my readers. Geared towards the Mom race, Totsy offers brand-name kids clothing, toys, gear, and mom-goods at ridiculously reduced prices! Attempting to remain exclusive and not be tainted by an overdose of popularity (which would result in sell-outs before the first hour of sale), Totsy tried to remain an invitation-only website for a while, but membership can be requested now. All FreidaFroo readers can enter the Totsy-hood by clicking on the (linked) icon above. Happy thrifting, ladies!
I'm always looking for scents to keep on the go: solids for the diaper bag, samples for my evening bags etc. You never know when you'll need a good freshening up, and a scent is one of the simplest ways to get that refreshed feeling. Re-apply some lipstick, add a spritz of fragrance - and you're good to go!
I love this perfume-bubbles concept from Francis Kurdjian! Lightly perfumed, and simplistically packaged, these bubbles release a subtle fragrance when blown; offering some desperate entertainment during a toddler-meltdown-moment, while providing the drained mama with some fresh scented solace. And better yet - these bubbles won't stain even your delicate fabrics!
In Cut Herbs, Cold Mint, and (my favorite) Pear. Available here.
New lip stain for spring 2010 by Tarte. Perfect if you aren't used to wearing strong colors on your mouth - try a sheer wash of red or bright pink (Lust, or Amused). You can build up the color depth as you feel more comfortable... Endorsed by makeup artist Tine Turnbow. I'm a total sucker for real lip/cheek stains (haven't used a powder blush in years!), and I love Tarte for all their naturalism! Give your skin a much stronger chance to withstand the age of time by loosing the chemicals!
Tarte Natural Lip Stain from Sephora $24.00
(Free of all parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances, synthetic dyes, petro-chemicals, phthalates, GMOs, or Triclosan.)
Great beauty buy - at just $12.99, Sonia Kashuk's purse essential packs five top-quality brushes into one hot little case.
