Something you probably dont have but is a must try!

The new product category that all the major brands are jumping on is the "BB Cream"

What is a BB Cream??? = In most cases it stands for Beauty Booster. It is a product group that was introduced in the Asian market years ago but is growing so popular that its becoming a staple at major brands in the US.

I found a great video that talks about the evolution of the BB Cream


So which ones do I like....

Dior UV Snow
This is my favorite of all the BB creams I've tried. It gives radiance to the skin while providing a sheer coverage ( it only comes in one shade so that's how sheer it is) but it worked very well to even out any minor imperfections. It created a very natural looking finish. The best part was the UV 50 without the smell or texture of a sunscreen. I can wear just this on days when I want less coverage.

A great video



Estee Lauder BB Cream
The one is a similar idea but is an SPF 25. I found it to have a more liquid texture. It felt almost like a tinted moisturizer. I would recommend this for anyone who is on the dryer side. I didnt notice the radiance I felt with the Dior.

MAC BB Cream - Not available in the US but I'm dying to try it. I found tons of press on it. Its SPF 35 so its less than the existing Prep and Prime Face which is SPF 50. It claims color correction, UV protection, skin hydration and makeup priming. This is available in all airport locations so I will look for it when I head to Italy.

Trish McEVoy Beauty Booster® Cream SPF 15- Anti-Fatigue Moisturizer and Enriched Primer
This was the first of the beauty boosters that I tried. Its been around for years and I received one a while back and never used it. I decided to try it about 6 months back and loved it as a primer. Trish has the trademark on the term "beauty Booster" which is why you see all the other brands calling them BB Creams. It is SPF 15 and a great lightweight primer. It didn't have any coverage so you would still need to apply a foundation over it. On days your skin is looking its most fatigued or needs a mega-dose of moisture, wear as a mask applied in a concentrated layer, let sit for 15 minutes and then rinse.

Disney Trip- Planning

Im getting so excited to plan my Dinsey trip for next month! My Dad is coming home for overseas and him and my sister are flying down to go to Disney. I am a disney fanatic! I have some weird traditions that I love forcing on everyone who comes with us.

Ears ( for the girls at least) are a miss for at least a few photos. My favorite are a pair of leopard print ones that I snaged from Disneys Animal Kingdom. They seem to be a rare find because everyone ask where there from.

These are the ones I ordered for my sister to wear... I was very nice.

These were some of the wilder options

Una Hotel Cusani Milan video

Monica Bellucci for Dolce and Gabbana

“We love Monica and have worked with her many times over the past 20 years. Her beauty is timeless,” says Domenico Dolce. “She expresses perfectly the Dolce & Gabbana woman,” adds Stefano Gabbana, “She is ravishing – a true Italian icon.”



“I’m delighted to be collaborating with Domenico and Stefano on Dolce & Gabbana The Make Up,” says Monica. “I have always adored the aesthetic of Dolce & Gabbana and it’s so exciting to be involved with their creative process.”

Make-up break down - Bouquet Quad

Loving the new quad! Wanted to share two of the new looks!

Michael Jackson-The Imortal World Tour

So like a crazy person I waited up till past midnight to purchase Michael Jackson Cirque de sole tickets...in July 2010!

Two years of waiting and the show was last Friday. Hubby and I went and I was like a little kid dancing in my seat waiting for it to start. The energy was amazing. The whole arena was happy people chatting with the strangers next to them. In the hallways, children dressed like MJ were everywhere and other fans were dancing with them and posing for photos.


The show started late ( Miami ...go figure!) and the crowd was almost chanting for it to start. The show started with four "Fanatics" all dresses in various MJ outfits from different time periods of his career. The begin spray painting a large wall the takes on the image on the King of Pop. The Wall begins to crumble and the stage goes to a mime dressed all in white. He's our tour guide to this Cirque world dedicated to the King of Pop. Beautiful gates representing Neverland, a giant tree to symbolize the one Michael used to sit in to write, and a cameo by Bubbles the chimp were great additions.

My favorite part (maybe because its one of my favorite songs) was "Human Nature."

A screen drapes the whole backdrop and on it is the projected image of "The Little Prince" perched in a crescent moon. This was the point where I got a little teary eyed. Rising from the stage on metal hoops, aerialist dressed head to toe in black suits covered with twinkling lights take to the air. The suits begin to change colors to the music as the artist swing, twist and dangle. Truly beautiful! It gave me goose bumps.

The finished the first half with Thriller in a way that was very different from what I was expecting. I guess to try and recreate the original would have been impossible so they went a different route completely with a white washed grave yard. There were still the same Thriller dance moves that we all know ( I know I'm not the only one!) but it lacked the energy I was expecting for this monumental song.

After intermission the show picked up the tempo with the popular hits of "Smooth Criminal" and "Black or White" before going into a shocking (and a little disturbing) video for the "Earth Song."

If you've seen the "This is it" movie, see it before you go. It will make many things make more sense. After this song the whole American Airlines arena was dead silent. They then went into the amazing CGI for "They don't care about us" You have to watch "This is it" to appreciate how much work Michael and the producers put into this.

The robots with the LED screens on their chest come marching in finishing with glowing hearts as the lights dimmed. The finale runs through a few quick clips of more songs and ends with a giant hologram of Michael on a large fabric screen that's blowing in the wind. (Very great effect)

Overall it was a beautiful tribute. The music and the videos were amazing. I was expecting more Cirque de solei though. The stunts they are known for were few and far between. It was truly a tribute show. The songs selected were not all the most common. It was lacking some of the stunts the cirque is known for but if your a true fan of Michael Jackson then its a must see.

The most colorfilled Bouquet I've ever received!

The testers are here and its reminding me of Valentines day. Were all waiting for the bouquet to arrive! Until then here's a teaser!

Guilty Pleasure...junk TV!

I've been a little under the weather lately and that's resulted in my staying home...a lot. The good news is I'm feeling much better but the bad news is...I've discovered several guilty pleasure TV shows that I'm now hooked on!

Pretty Little Liars

Never trust a pretty girl with an ugly secret. Blackmail is the theme mixed in with suburban mini mansions, and perfectly manicured hedges in the exclusive town of Rosewood, Pennsylvania. Everyone has something to hide. Based off the book series of the same name, the series follows four estranged best friends Spencer, Hanna, Aria, and Emily who are reunited after their best friend and queen bee of the group, Alison, goes missing only to discover they are receiving messages from an anonymous "A" who knows all their secrets and is enjoying using them against the girls.

The show opens with us meeting Bridget Kelly. A recovering addict who is in witness protection for a mob related murder she witnesses. She goes to visit her twin sister, NYC Upper East sider Siobhan Martin who fakes her own death ( without Bridget's knowledge) and leave Bridget to pick up the pieces. Bridget assumes her sisters identity and falls into a lavish life until she realizes things are not all peonies on the upper east side. Murders, plot twists, and the constant suspense of wondering if the secret will get out keeps this show on my Tivo!


Two Broke Girls

When trust fund baby Caroline Channing's father loses it all in a Madoff like Ponsi scheme she find a job at a greasy dinner in Williamsburg Brooklyn. Befriending the other waitress , a spunky rough around the edges local named Max they become roommates. Max it turns out is a talented baker and the show begins to revolve around the girls trying to save money to start a cupcake show. The writers are Michael Patrick King ( Sex and the City) and Whitney Cumming ( a hysterical and raunchy female comedian)


Whats your guilty TV pleasure?

Fashion month Favs!

Fashion month is sadly over. I'm going to miss my mornings checking for twitpics from backstage. It's was like having coffee with the make-up gods and goddesses every morning. Just to recap here are some of my fav looks. My trend repost post is in the works :)

Stay tuned!

Italy planning

Im an obsessive planner. So this trip to Italy has me feeling like Im working two jobs. I work at Saks all day and then come home and after getting the monkey to bed I spend hours researching different hotels and tours of Italy. I feel like Im having a relationship with trip advisor and an affair with expedia. I dont think Ive been on twitter, facebook or touched instagram in days.

My traveling companions ( three of my closest girl friends) have no preferances and are leaving in all in my hands. So the preasures on.

Were looking into 10 days abroad. 2-3 in Milan, 3 in Florence and 3 in Rome. Leaving our fate to reviews I find online has me worried, so if anyone has any feedback on where to stay and what to see in Italy they would be greatly appreciated.


I am thankful for the discovery of some pretty great travel blogs. ( Embarassed I didnt think of this sooner being a blog addict myself1)