Make Up Beauty Tips

The lusted after line of fun, sophisticated products with inspired designs that range from cleverly modern to vintage chic is now available on b-glowing.com!

My readers already know my love for b-glowing, but here's more reason to enjoy them with the introduction of PAUL & JOE Beaute. B-glowing is an online beauty destination that has grown out of a life-long passion for beauty products.They feature only distinctive independent and forward-thinking beauty brands from across the world. Founder Lisa James is known for her discriminating buying taste and her ability to bring progressive and underground beauty brands to her customers. Lisa is credited with taking many of her brands from under the radar to beauty top picks.  I might point out she was one of the very first to pick up, what has become a cult favorite, PurpleLab with its launch of Huge Lips Skinny Hips when Karen Robinovitz first introduced her brand of beauty (um, which is quickly growing into an empire of uniquely created beauty products everyone - read: high end brands - seem to be imitating!).


PAUL & JOE’s gorgeous makeup collections promise a translucent finish and give complexions a beautiful glow. With everything needed for your eyes, lips and face in subtle colors to match any skin tone that last for hours, PAUL & JOE’s uniquely formulated products are just as creative and unique on the outside as they are beautiful on the inside. A large collection of PAUL & JOE’s packaging is inspired by what’s on the runway, for a stylish look that brings out the beauty in every girl.

"It's about having fun. I don't ask for advice, I just have things I love."
Sophie Albou, Founder PAUL & JOE
 
Who is the PAUL & JOE Woman? Women who are totally self aware and fueled by an inner confidence. Women who are brimming with so much determination to enjoy life that they may seem a little hedonistic. She is savvy, stylish, and not afraid to address her needs and desires. Women who have these qualities, and at the same time project charm, passion and compassion. Does that sound like you?  I'd like to think it sounds like me, on a very good day! lol
 
PAUL & JOE Beaute really is a line you'll want to acquaint yourselves with.  Just the sheer fun and high quality of the products make them a sought after brand of beauty.  Check out more about them at b-glowing.com now.

There’s something special about French designers – a little je ne sais quoi. Take Sophie Albou, the woman behind Paul & Joe. The mother of two (the label is named after her two boys) and ex-Azzedine Alaia designer is phenomenally successful. She started with her own line of menswear in 1995 and debuted her women’s ready-to-wear the following year. Since then, Albou has produced cosmetics, shoes and other accessories, all while continuing to churn out lovely confections for ladies who like sexy, urban pieces – leggings, shorts, blouses and dresses – that are light on the froufrou. C’est magnifique!

In neutral colors and classic silhouettes, the flats, heels and wedges from Paul & Joe retain timeless polish. Standout pieces in this sale include the Mathilde platform sandal, enhanced with patent-leather details and a wood heel, and the Moody Ballet flat, replete with bow and buckle details at the toe.


images: Gilt, Elle.fr

With your $75 or more Paul & Joe order from Beautyhabit, receive a complimentary Paul & Joe Cosmetic Pouch. Just enter code: RUNWAY at checkout to receive your gift. Offer ends 8/16/09.

Paul & Joe Limited Edition is now available at Beautyhabit.

Paul & Joe Beauté creator Sophie Albou incorporated this nostalgic seasonal transition into the intricate patterns that is Paul & Joe Beauté’s anticipated fall 2008 limited edition collection, "Inspiree." A delicate floral pattern, a fragile antique plate, an old cushion cover saved from a Parisian flea market, these eclectic pieces are the source of "Inspiree," a collection that will become a treasured keepsake in its own right for years to come.

Inspiree radiates autumn tones infused with Paul & Joe’s proprietary Secret D’Or that delivers a universally flattering champagne shimmer to every face and smile. Three new picturesque lip colors are delectably creamy and blended with natural flower extracts to condition and moisturize for a pout that looks and feels day-long wonderful, while the velvety texture of three fresh Face Color powders are meant to be showcased on lids and cheeks for highlight hints.

These unique collectors’ pieces are eco-friendly, allowing you to incorporate your favorite Paul & Joe lipsticks and Face Color powder cases into your new editions for forever keepsakes. Must throw away? The cardboard packaging is biodegradable and won’t harm the environment.

Lipstick - $20/each
Muse: Nostalgic brown with elegant sophistication (#058)
Motif: Reflective beige reminiscent of yesteryear (#059)
Inspiree: Pink au natural for a feminine flush (#060)

Face Color Powder - $20/each
Pressed Petals: Purple/Beige frost – Classic, elegant colors with depth (#058)
Atelier: Dark brown/Turquoise blue – Tints with flirtatiously sexy appeal (#059)
Lullaby: Pink brown/Creamy pink – Innocent shades that suggest a serene, gentle mood (#060)

Ingredients & Benefits:
• Orange flower water and hyaluronic acid - moisturizes
• White lily extract - prevents breakouts
• Jojoba oil, Apricot seed oil, Olive oil and Rosemary extract - natural emollients

The Inspiree Collection by Paul & Joe is available only for a limited time and may be purchased at Bergdorf Goodman (800-558-1855) or online at Beauty Closet.

For those who haven't yet had a glance at upcoming lines for Spring, I thought I'd preview some "eye candy" for you to start drooling over. Some of these lines seem completely UNINSPIRED to me, while others I'm already craving! Take a gander and see what you think.



BOBBI BROWN

I'll start with my one of my personal favorites ... mmm mmm mmm -- cannot wait for this one. Look at those juicy raspberry shades




CHANEL
Beautiful soft pastel blues and lilacs ... waiting for more info on this collection.






DIOR
Everyone seems to be going "ga-ga" over the cute flower compact, but my lemming of this bunch is the quintet in soft pinks and browns - very nice for Spring!






GIVENCHY
Another really fabulous collection for Spring. The stand-out item here for me is the Captiv'Eyes Limited Edition Intense Volume Mascara in purple-black being introduced as well as those gorgeous berry shaded lipsticks. All wonderful for green-eyed ladies ... c'est magnifique!

Other goods include Perfect Again! Corrector Set, a palette of correctors and highlighters for flawless skin as well as the powder and cream eye shadow palettes inspired by their famous denim jeans - both blue and black variations.









GUERLAIN
One look as the fab shadows (they come in quads) is all it takes to imagine how luxurious and stunning they'd be on the eyes, and look how unique the little compact palette is ... delicious!




LANCOME
Alright, now here we break away from the pack ... goodness ... I adore Gucci Westman and think she is incredibly talented, but this collection does absolutely nothing for me. Even the name of the collection seems like an after thought - L.U.C.I. or Luminous Colorless Color Intelligence (huh?).

NOW -- it could turn out to be FANTASTIC; the technology - an optical phenomenon occurs when hues of an object change color based on light interference and viewing angles (not pigment - hence "colorless") creating iridescent color - seems intriguing. We're told color transformations will be different depending on one's complexion reflecting rose, blue, coral or green hues, enhancing lips, eyes and skin. Wellllll ... we'll just have to see.