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OPI Shatter

I truly can't decide how I feel about this. On one hand, I think the new OPI Shatter nail polish concept is hot! I seem to compliment people on it whenever I see it on them. But then on myself, it feels tacky....why is that?

I am going to try using a shatter over a darker color polish, so that the contrast isn't as well, contrasting. Perhaps that will ease me into it. It's a lot like the idea of going from flared leg to boot cut jeans and not skipping right to skinny jeans, which, let's face it, can be traumatizing.

The good news is I'm BACK! xoxo

A Beauty Gift for the Men in Your Life

 

It's easy to buy little gifts for a female, but ladies, what do we get for the men in our lives? This styling pomade from Pureology is a fantastic option. Its a texturizing paste that is water-soluable so it provides amazing styling support and washes out easily with no build-up!

Pureology products have no petrolatum and or mineral oil and they are infused with organic botanicals. For just about any man's hair type, this product will give hold, texture and a natural finish. You can't go wrong with this as a gift for any man in your life this season!

Available for $22 at Amazon.com.Enjoy!

"Kiehl" That Winter Dry Skin

This years holiday sets are positively fantastic! The "World of Kiehl's" set is a collection of all the must-haves from Kiehls! It includes Ultra Facial Moisturizer (2.5 oz.), Lip Balm #1 (0.5 oz.), Creme de Corps (2.5 oz.), Amino Acid Shampoo (2.5 oz.), Amino Acid Conditioner (2.5 oz.), Ultra Facial Cleanser Deluxe (1 oz.), Ultimate Strength Hand Salve (2.5 oz.) and Creme de Corps Nurturing Body Washing Cream Deluxe (2.5 oz.) in a custom box.

This collection has a retail value of $73 but is selling for just $45! Grab it for a gift for someone else or for yourself! The Creme de Corps line is amazingly hydrating for dry winter skin and the Facial Moisturizer is a drink of water for all skin types as well! Available at Nordstrom.com.

All the Wise Women are Loving...

The Wise Woman Eye Cream from The Body Shop is our newest fave! Its a super hydrating, soy and rice peptide-rich formula. It reduces puffiness and fine lines while giving the delicate eye area a much needed drink of water!

We love the delivery system too, a tiny little pump for clean, even application every time. Also, its great under makeup! Available for just $24 at The Body Shop! Love this!

Holiday Hair!

Subtle shimmer is, in a word...ageless. It's timeless too but that would be two words. The new Golden Shimmer Gelee Mist from Fekkai is AMAZING! Tiny diamond particles give hair a mesmerizing look and add a bit of hold too!

Perfect for this years holiday party, this spray can be applied to dry hair as a finishing top coat that delivers a softly spectacular sheen. Glamour is just a spray away. Available for $20 at Nordstrom

Stay Tuned!

In the coming days and weeks, Nicciknows will be sharing the best of the best Holiday beauty 2009!

Breaking News re: Prescriptives!

We thought it imperative to share some important beauty news regarding one of our favorite foundation and skin care lines...Prescriptives! The company has announced that as of January 31, 2010 it will be closing all of its retail locations and products will be available on their website Prescriptives.com until they have sold through all remaining inventory.

Renowned for a being one of the largest shade ranges of foundation, Prescriptives has a huge amount of histoy and loyal followers. We, for one, don't know how life will go on when Super Line Preventor is no longer available! Kidding aside, the beauty industry is sad to see such a wonderful line go and Nicciknows suggests getting into a Bloomingdale's or Nordstrom before the end of January to stock up on your favorite Prescriptives must haves.

Some of our favorites include the Super Line Preventor, Magic Liquid Powder, the Virtual foundation line which is uber-natural and the Flawless foundation line which offers fuller coverage.Their Intensive Rebuilding Eye Cream is AMAZING as well!

Again we are sad to see this iconic brand go and invite you to shop while you still can! xoxo

Glamour Made Simple

 

Its no secret that I am a huge fan of Nars. Their superior color collection is second to none. Which is why this new 15-Year "Wild at Heart" Anniversary palette is so amazing. It literally has the best of the brand all in one palette....for eyes: Abyssinia, Alhambra (left), Ashes to Ashes, Pandora (right). For cheeks: Orgasm Blush, South Beach Multiple. For lips: Baby Doll, Red Lizard, Manhunt, Fire Down Below.

Boasting a powder blush in the famous shade, Orgasm as well as a cream blush and the best collection of reds to suit all skin tones to a perfect smoky eye palette...you absolutely can't go wrong with this palette. In fact these shades are all you need to "wow" your co-workers at this years' holiday party or your New Years Eve bash. Available for $75 at Nordstrom.com.

Nicciknows for Stila Pomegranate Lip and Cheek Stain

Lashplosion!

This is the weirdest looking mascara wand I have ever seen...and you should know, I've seen a LOT of mascara wands in my years. Its a spiky little ball and guess what else? It's AMAZING! It builds lashes and separates them quickly and efficiently. The aptly named Loreal Telescopic Explosion mascara is available for just $8.99 at Ulta.