One entry per person, please.
Contest Ends Sept. 14, 2008

Special thanks to our friends at Oral-B for making this contest possible.

In Israel, many females are conscripted to serve in the Army at age 18.

Rachel Papo is a Brooklyn based, American-born photographer, raised in Israel, who served mandatory duty in the Israeli army. Rachel has done a stunning photo essay on the young females on the Israeli army, Serial No. 3817131, which was her military-assigned ID number.

A quote from Rachel’s website:

At an age when social, sexual, and educational explorations are at their highest point, the life of an eighteen-year-old Israeli girl is interrupted. She is plucked from her home surroundings and placed in a rigorous institution where her individuality is temporarily forced aside in the name of nationalism. During the next two years, immersed in a regimented and masculine environment, she will be transformed from a girl to a woman, within the framework of an army that is engaged in daily war and conflict. She is now a soldier serving her country, in a military camp amidst hundreds like her, yet beneath the uniform there is someone wishing to be noticed, listened to, and understood.

from boingboing.net

Barrettes, pins, clips, hair bands and chop-sticks: you’ll do anything to play with your hair. If you are one of those ladies who likes to have fun with your hair you must try new knotheads. They are bendable wires with soft satin washable covers. They come in two sizes, short and long, and do not damage hair like some hair bands can.

I found them a little too slippery to hold my silky hair in place, but when used in conjunction with a clear plastic ponytail holder, you can achieve some really funky looks.

There is a new lip gloss on the market and it’s designed for the everyday woman. New everyday Lip gloss is priced right, has natural ingredients and part of the proceeds go to breast cancer research.

Experience an all natural gloss that comforts and moisturizes your lips while providing a brilliant shine and shimmer.

Crafted from the finest natural ingredients, this lip gloss will seal in moisture without making your lips feel sticky.

Choose from eight beautiful colors that are designed to wear alone or over your favorite lip stick.

Our no-mess application is designed for everyday use.

.15 oz. Tube - $5.00

Opportunities exist to sell everyday Lip Gloss. Click here for wholesale information.

We will be giving this new lip gloss a full review on an upcoming episode of Lip Gloss and Laptops.

 

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Airdrie’s Reviews

1. L’Occitane Aromachologie Discipline Mist:

A delicate hair mist, to tame the hair with the lightest touch.
A natural complex of 5 essential oils - Angelica, Lavender, Geranium, Ylang-ylang and Patchouli - plus honey and corn extracts. This leave-on mist helps control hair. It softly holds hair in place, leaving it feeling supple and light. This non-sticky texture preserves the shine of hair and protects against the damaging effects of environmental stresses. Product plus: spray on hair to remove unpleasant odors (cigarette smoke, cooking odors…). (link)

I love this product. The price point is high at $20, but the scent and product is fabulous.

2. REN Clean Skincare Line from London available online or at Barneys New York

3. By TERRY cosmetics from France available to purchase (in stores and online) at Barney’s New York

Kerry Anne’s Reviews

1. Oral B Pulsonic Toothbrush

The rechargeable Oral-B Pulsonic has 27,000 gentle sonic vibrations per minute, super thin bristles for precision cleaning and gentle whitening. It also has two “speeds”; clean, and sensitive.

The product will become available in September and can be pre-ordered until then on Drugstore.com and Amazon.com.

2. Secret Flawless Anti-Perspirant

It’s a good product, and claims that it has “Five Facets” of flawless performance: goes on clear, strong wetness and odor protection, skin-nourishing conditioners (also available in an Olay formula), smooth, lightweight formula, and self-renewing fragrances. I actually think it’s a better product than the Secret Clinical. The downside, apparently it has such an annoying commercial that women are being turned off the product.

Links:

Daiso
Gnomedex Conference
Wine Bra. Thanks to Arieanna of Cooking Gadgets (just one of her blogs) for the link

Blush: The Search for America’s Greatest Makeup Artist
Isis Tsunami of America’s Next Top Model

Reality Check:

Miss Sister 2008 Canceled!

Song of the Week:

“Never Got Her Number” by Alistair Christl from the Podsafe Music Network.