[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download the show This week we review Almay Smart Shade Blush, and L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick in the universally flattering Aishwarya Beige (named for Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai). We also talk about the price of shaving razors, and answer the question, how many blades is enough??? Reality Check: [...]

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Isabelle Caro, a French model, has posed naked for noted Italian photographer Olivero Toscani to bring attention to eating disorders. The Italian ad campaign, featuring the slogan “No Anorexia” is being introduced as Milan Fashion Week begins. Last year alone, three professional models, including sisters Louisel and Eliana Ramos, died from complications related to their [...]

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Jump to the Sephora site to check out the full list of winners and nominees. Bare Escentuals i.d. bareMinerals cleaned up in three of the complexion categories (foundation, powder, concealer), Philosophy’s Amazing Grace won the Fragrance for Her and Body Cleanser, while Nars won in the lipstick (Dolce Vita), lip gloss (Orgasm) and blush (Orgasm).

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[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download the show This week we read some listener mail and give our usual reviews. Products talked about this week are benefit eye bright, L’Oreal Infallible Never Fail Lipcolour, Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Milk, and Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey. Also mentioned, LouLou Magazine, Laura [...]

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Spring 2008 Fashion Week wrapped up in New York City last week. All I need is a benefactor and a press pass and I’m so there next year. In the meantime, here are some backstage images from Behnaz Sarafpour’s show, which show NYC hairstyist Ashley Javier working some Bridgette Bardot-inspired magic on one of the [...]

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