The Life of A Ladybug

Bid on a Smashbox Makeup Set Designed by a Star

Smashbox Cosmetics partnered with Elle Magazine for the celeb-studded 2010 Independent Spirit Awards in Los Angeles to help raise money for Hollywood Arts. The cult-fave cosmetics line enlisted the most charitable stars to sign VIP makeup boxes packed with up to $300 of Smashbox Cosmetics. Now it’s your turn! Get gorgeous and stock up on makeup must-haves as you support an amazing cause by bidding on your favorite autographed gift box signed by stars like Amy Ryan, Gilles Marini and Sherri Shepherd. The bidding starts Thursday, July 8th.
 
This three-day auction event will conclude on Saturday, July 10th at midnight, when the VIP makeup kits will be awarded to the highest bidders. All proceeds benefit Hollywood Arts, a charity that uses the arts to empower and educate homeless young adults in order to help them transition out of poverty and enjoy successful, self-sufficient lives.
 
 
 
WHO:     Smashbox Cosmetics
 
WHAT:   3-Day Charity Auction of Celebrity-Autographed Gift Boxes
 
WHEN:   12am, July 8th  - 12am, July 10th 
 
WHERE:     www.smashbox.com/Ebay-Auction
 

Jurlique Family and Friends Sale

I love Jurlique's Citrus Balancing Mist and Rosewater Mist, so this is great for me!  I hope it's great for you, too - Happy Shopping!
 

What's Mr. Schue's hair secret?

If you've paid attention to this site, you know how much I love Matthew Morrison.  So when I got a press release revealing the secret to his luscious locks (gotta love a man with a headful of curls), I was mega excited.  Until I read it.  Matthew says that in order to quench his curls' thirst . . . he uses Lubriderm lotion!

He is quoted as saying “They use a lot of jokes about my hair in the show — that’s all natural juices and berries, people!  Come on now!  This ain’t no ultraperm.  Honestly, I use two squirts of Lubriderm every day.  Like the skin lotion.” 

What do you think of this revelation?  And do you use products for other than their intended use?  Share in the comments!

Burt's Bees Grab Bag

If you are a fan of Burt’s Bees products, then you are going to love this deal!  Head on over here where you can snag the Burt’s Bees premium grab bag (a $50 value) for ONLY $24.99! This grab bag contains 5 full-sized products, 14 mini-size products, and 5 special gifts including an assortment of lip balm, lip shimmer, lip gloss, body lotion, facial cleanser, hand cream, face cream, and more. And shipping is only $5! This can make a great gift or a way to stock up on products!  Hurry, because this deal is for a limited time only! 

Essence and Dark and Lovely looking for the star of the next Dark and Lovely ad!

SoftSheen-Carson Dark and Lovely is partnering with Essence magazine in search for the next star for the newest Dark and Lovely ad.

The national Are you Dark and Lovely? Show it off! Contest will run through July 6, 2010, with a winner to be announced in the October issue of Essence. The winner and one friend will be flown to NYC for a photo shoot, hair makeover by SoftSheen-Carson Artistic Director and celebrity hairstylist Johnny Wright, plus a $5000 shopping spree with celebrity stylist Carlton Jones.

All participating attendees will have their photo taken on site and express in writing why they are Dark and Lovely.  Please log on to  www.essence.com/darkandlovely for contest rules and other locations and times.

The day will also include a panel discussion “Getting a polished look from head to toe”.  Panelists include: America’s Next Top Model’s Bre Scullark; Essence Beauty Director, Corynne Corbett; and Celebrity Hairstylist to Michelle Obama, Johnny Wright.

Talk to me! Apricot Eyes for women of color - yay or nay?

So, on Glamour.com, they're talking about one of the latest beauty trends: apricot eyes.  As you can see on Jennie Garth, apricot eyeshadow can bring a beautiful warmth to the skin.  But on Glamour.com, they're only showing pictures of blonde, fair-skinned women sporting this trend.

So here's my question: Do you think this trend will work on women of color?  Will we brown-skinned beauties be able to rock this look?  Talk to me!  Tell me what you think!

Groupon for Three Custom Color Specialists

If you're a Groupon member (and you know I am - I love a deal!), you are in luck!  Three Custom Color Specialists is offering a Groupon deal on Monday.  It will be posted as a "sidedeal" for Queens.  But regardless of where you live, you can take advantage of the Groupon by clicking on "Visit more cities" at the top of the Groupon webpage and choosing Queens.

If you're not a Groupon member, now's your chance!  Click below!

http://www.industrymailout.com/Industry/Redirect.aspx?u=283805&q=215879473&lm=24942401&r=210638&qz=488c95538e047ecab53f098784196334

Enjoy the Discounts and Deals!

No longer Hotter than Hell: Wentworth Miller

If you're a fan of my "Hotter than Hell" series, you will remember when I wrote about the beautiouness of one Mr. Wentworth Miller.  If you are not familiar with that post, please go familiarize yourself: http://lifeofaladybug.typepad.com/the_life_of_a_ladybug/2007/12/hotter-than-hel.html.

Okay, so now that we've established how beautiful Wentworth Miller was, um, what the hellfire is going on here?? 

I understand that "Prison Break" is off the air, so he doesn't have the same incentive to stay in ridic shape.  But come on!  He has way too much hotness to let it degrade to that point.  I am praying this is for a role.  Please say it's for a role.