Regardless of the damages our hair has accrued over years
of bleaching and the use of curling/straigtening irons and
chemicals, we realize that it takes more than simple brushing,
to keep out locks looking their best. Sometimes we need to
really pamper our hair with a fantastic deep conditioning.
Sometimes we need to remind ourselves to put down that
hairdryer every once in awhile and simply let our hair dry
naturally. And sometimes you need to switch your hairbrush.

You can have all of the fancy brushes and tools in the
world, but if you don't have a quality hairbrush it
won't matter.

Right now I'm all about Mason Pearson hairbrushes.

There's a wide ranges of hair brushes to choose from, but
every single one of them is desgined for easy use and comfort
(love the cushion pad underneath the bristles). You can choose
between boar bristles, nylon bristles or a mix of
both.

Mason Pearson Mixture Bristle Brushes
$72 and up at Amazon.
£44.00 and up at Chemist Direct.

I have always been a fan of Hello Kitty, so I'm naturally
beyond thrilled about MAC's Hello Kitty cosmetic collections,
which are unfortunatly limited edition. And that's exactly
why I name is as February's Must Have!



So what all does this include? Essentially two collections
of cosmetics-Hello Kitty Mild, Hello Kitty Wild, and of
course Hello Kitty Accessories. Read on!

Hello Kitty Mild
This being an exclusive MAC makeup line, I wouldn't say
the colors are really mild. But I still love the line
(and how could I not? It's MAC!). The line includes
the following:
~Hello Kitty Eye Shadow X 4 in Lucky Tom
~Glitter Eyeliner
~Plush Lash
~Hello Kitty Lash
~Hello Kitty Lipstick
~Hello Kitty Lipglass
~Hello Kitty Tinted Lip Conditioner
~Hello Kitty Beauty Powder Blush
~Hello Kitty Beauty Powder

Thats a lot of makeup in just one line. Check
out Hello Kitty Mild for more about the
products and colors.

I'm not going to go into details about everything here
simply because I know for a fact that there are a ton
of beauty blogs that are already doing that! What I will
do is share are my personal picks. I love Hello Kitty
Eye Shadow X 4 in Lucky Tom, which contains four
irrisistable shades in a irrisistably cute package. I
also dig Hello Kitty Lipglass and Hello Kitty
Tinted Lip Conditioner, as I love all things lipgloss.



Hello Kitty Wild
With even more vivid shades and plenty of chutzpah, this is
the cosmetics color collection of the year(at least in my
opinion). The collection includes:
~Hello Kitty Eye Shadow X 4 Too Dolly
~Pigment
~Hello Kitty Lipstick
~Hello Kitty Lipglass
~Hello Kitty Tinted Lip Conditioner
~Hello Kitty Beauty Powder Blush
~Hello Kitty Beauty Powder
~Glitter
~Hello Kitty Nail Lacquer

Once again I will pick my favorites, for more visit Hello Kitty Wild.

My infatuation starts with Hello Kitty Nail Lacquer
in Something About Pink ,which is inevitably sold out.
Again I love Hello Kitty Lipglass and Hello Kitty
Lip Conditioner



Hello Kitty Accessories
Now I know it may seem a little middle school, but Hello Kitty
accessories are still a must. I think the Hello Kitty Plush
Doll is simply cute, and would look great as home decor,
such as on top of a bookcase. There are quite a few of HK bags
too, my pick is the uber-cute tote bag. Check out more of HK's
accessories.


You can buy everything feautured in here at MAC USA and MAC UK.

It is practically in the middle of winter, and we're in
desperate need of something to cure our winter blues.
Christmas and New Year's are over with. The stores are
selling out quick of their winter merchandise, and have
yet to fully stock their spring fashions. The weather is
cold.

So what would really perk us up?

Fun and whimsical bracelets!

They are as fun as they are fashionable. They are as casual
as they are glam. I love them! Escpecially Juicy Couture
jewelry! Check out Bloomingdale's for a terrific selection!


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Buy Juicy Couture Beaded Charm Stretch Bracelets at Bloomingdale's for $68

Buy Dark Silver Coloured Bracelet(EB by Erickson Beamon) at Debenham's for £18

Buy Swarovski Pink Heart Crystal Bracelet at House Of Fraser for £100

Buy Juicy Couture Bangles at Bloomingdale's for $52

Bright Stylish Athletic Shoes
It does not matter whether you actually work out when you
wear these, you will need to wear these while you tackle
your Christmas shopping. Can you really imagine wearing
high heels while walking up and down the mall? Plus a
really cute pair will brighten up your day even if the
sky is overcast.



Women's Pink
Airwalk Canvas Kicks available at Payless ShoeSource for $22.99



Adidas Women's Midiru Trainers available at Koodos.com for £29.99


Plush Robe
There is nothing more comfortable to wear on a winter morning than
a large plush robe.



Plush Pink Polka Dot Robe available at Charlotte Russe for $24.99



Plush Pink Heart Hooded Robe available at Dorothy Perkins for £25.00




Lip Plumping Lipgloss
With the holidays coming we need to find ways to simplify our
beauty routines. Instead of using lipstick and lip liner to
enhance your natural pout, why not just wear lip pumping lip
gloss? It looks and it feels much more natural than layers of
lipstick.


Soap & Glory Sexy Motherpucker Lipgloss Set is available at Target for $24.99


Soap & Glory Sexy Motherpucker Lipgloss Set is available at Boots for £17.50


Winter Fragrance
Like everything else we rotate for winter(clothes, shoes and even
makeup), we change our fragrance for winter too. We usually choose
perfumes that are a bit warmer and luxe such as vanilla, amber or
even musk.



Serendipitious Fragrance available at CosmeticMall.com for $37.50


Gloria Vanderbilt Women's Eau de Toilette available at Direct Cosmetics for £7.99

October is a great time to shop for fun(Halloween costumes), luxe
(cashmere) and decadent gifts for yourself(cosmetic kits) plus
a lot more. With the upcoming holidays you will also find a
variety of special and limited edition items. Here are my
top picks for October.




Cute Halloween Costumes
Who says dressing up is for kids? Halloween is a time for
celebration, plus its a great excuse to dress up as
something fun. And with so many great costumes for
women today you no longer have an excuse to ditch
that Halloween Party. Check out these great
costumes and accessories from Target.

Left to right:Mod Doll, Sassy Sorceress, Pink Lady,and 50's
Starlet.


MAC Halloween Makeup Looks
I am throughly impresses that MAC has fun and unique ideas
for Halloween makeup(amphibian anyone?). Check out the
website for more ideas and they will give you a list
of what to order, the look and just how to do it.

For complete details just check out MAC Halloween.




Ann Taylor's Luxe Cashmere Hoodie
There is the perfect cashmere piece of the season. Its so
casual yet its made of 100% cashmere! And it comes in a
multitude of hot colors such as Snap Dragon as
above, also in black, heather grey and green.

available at Ann Taylor for $169.00



Juicy Couture Timepiece Women's Princess Watch
You cannot buy time, but nobody said you could not buy time in
style. This watch is perfect. Its modern and glam and you'll
always volunteer checking the time to your friends.

available at Bloomingdale'sfor $95





Too Faced World Domination Tour All Access Backstage Beauty Collection
Its a music box and makeup kit all rolled into one. And it
features everything you need to complete your makeup look
including Duo Bronzer and Lip glosses among other Too
Faced favorites!

available at Sephora for $42

Fall is already here if you ask me. And while I am not particualarly
a huge fan of fall, I am excited about the items that will make the
seasonal transistion much easier. Everything from unique beauty
goodies to luxe outerwear and chic accessories is in this list.

What are some of your must haves this month?




bcbg Max Azria Tie Cardgian Wrap-
There is nothing better than a cute little cardigan to mix
up your wardrobe. But as you know, most cardigans are a
bit granny style. Not this one by BCBG. Its more like
a wrap that you tie in the front, but it is still the
must have cardgian of the season.



Supersmile Whitening Gum-
Wait! Before you freak out and ask "Why is there gum in your
must-have list?!". This is no ordinary gum, it whitens your
teeth so you can continue you gum addiction(you know who you
are!). Perfect! Did I forget to mention that it also is all
natural and sugar free? AND it fights cavities and bad
breath! Now you know why its on my list.




Mark Dew Drenched Moisturlicious Lip Color-
Looks and goes on like a lipstick, yet it moisturizes like
a lip balm. And the shade selection is deep enough for a
warm autumn glow. Its tiny tiny but it works like a dream. It
also contains shea butter and palm oil for natural moisture.




Puffy Pockets Jacket-
This long zip up jacket will keep you warm for the entire fall
and then some. Such a chic cover up. It has two front pockets,
and a smocked coller. It only comes in black but it goes with
everything and can carry you day and night.



Jeffery Campbell Kimi Suede Heel-
This purple suede and leather heel with a four and 1/2 inch
heel is everything and more. The luscious purple hue is
perfect and decadent all in one. And don't get me
started on the fringe ankle strap.....



Chanel Large Black Tote-
This large drawstring tote is a new favorite from Chanel. With
its patent leather, silver chain handsles and drawstring sides
it is most definitely a unique design from the classic house
of design.

Summer is almost over so you got to savor what last bit you
can. And don't miss the end of summer sales to stock up on
basics as well as what you wanted all summer but did not
get. Here's a few extra things to accumulate before
summer ends,so hurry up a little,they won't stay in
stock for long.



Penn sandals by Jessica Simpsonavailable at Macy's

Take a walk on the wild side with these sexy sandals. With
wedge heels and peep toes these sandals are perfect for
day and night. These slingback wedges are made with
fabric,grosgrain trim,wedge heels and a man made
sole. Also in tiger print




Ella Moss Black Label Margot Dressavailable at Nordstrom

Sundresses are a summer essential but this silk dress will carry
you into the fall. And even though this is a striped dress,the
stripes are diagonal for a more flattering approach. There are
so many ways to wear this dress like adding a blazer for work.
This is a tierred slipdress with spaghetti straps.






Pure Fiji Coconut Shower Gel and Milk Bathavailable at DermStore.com

Pure Fiji's beauty products offer a spa like experience with
exotic smells. Pure Fiji Milk Bath mixes up coconut with a
little starfruit and leaves you with silky smooth skin.
The Milk Bath also contains antioxidants and essential
oils. Pure Fiji's Coconut Shower Gel also contains
coconut milk,but this time its mixed up with
passionflower. It also contains sugar cane
and botanical extracts.





Stella McCartney Sheer Stella Fragranceavailable at Sephora

This limited edition summer scent is a warm fruity floral with
peony,white freesia,morning rose,pink pepper,white musk, and
raspberry. Its warm,its fresh and it just smells wonderful.




Salt Box Small Tote In Poolavailable at Lord and Taylor

This cute small blue printed canvas bag is perfect for anytime.
Take it on weekends,to the beach or swimming pool,or on vacays;
this is the ultimate stylish bag whenever wherever. This bag
has snap closures,interior zippered pockets,and it comes
with a matching coin case. Also in banana yellow and
kiwi green.

What does Shop In Chic love this month? A lot of great
stuff for the summer. It doesn't matter how you spend
your summer-whether you're planning a cookout party,
taking the kids to a local amusement park or even
nothing at all-things items will make your summer
even better!



Glad Rags Lounge Pants
-Available at Anthropologie

These pants may look dressy with a polka dot waistband
and a bow,but they are lounge pants.So if you have
unexpected visitors,or make an unexpected errand,you
won't have to change your pants. They are the best of
both,stylish and comfortable! Perfect for summer
weekends. They also come in brown.




Coach Bleecker Signature Denim Satchel
-Available at Nordstrom

One of my favorite Coach Bleecker bags is the new
Coach Bleecker Signature Denim Satchel. Its small
but its oh so stylish with denim,blue crinkle leather
trim,and brass accents. Its one of the hottest bags
you could have this summer. Best of all,it will carry
you throughout this upcoming fall.


Fresh Rice Sake Bath
-Available at Beauty.com

Sake is a beauty secret used by Geishas. It detoxifies,
smooths and warms. This magic formula includes 50% real
sake,pomegranate,pine and valerian extracts. It also
includes sesame and grapefruit oils.



Davies Gate Pink Grapefruit Bath Soak
-Available at Bath and Body Works

Davies Gate makes the best bath products and this is
no exception. Its Pink Grapefruit Powder Sugar Bath
Soak,enriched with vitamin E,aloe vera,and comfrey.
Forget the pool,you will want to stay in the tub.
And its all in a uber-cute mini tin.

Havaianas Flip Flops
-Available at Kitson

And if you do go swimming you'll want the hot flip
flops. Havaianas come in the coolest colors,and are
a wardrobe staple. Even celebrities love them! Check
out Kitson for even more of these shoes.


Clinique The Kissers
-Available at Clinique

Lipgloss is a beauty staple. Its good to have around
the house,in you bag and where ever you are. Clinique
made a kit with four tasty Superbalm Moisturizing
Glosses that come in a stylish pouch. Included in
this kit are Apricot,Raspberry,Lilac and Grapefruit
flavored lip glosses.


What are some of your favorite must have items?

Every month in this brand new column I will mention
some hot items that are "musts" and why. Some are
new and some may not be,but they all sound pretty
awesome. I don't have these items yet but let me
know if you have and if they are really all that
worthy.





Trina Retro Dots Cosmetic Bag

This bag is too cute. Its a makeup bag,but it also could
work as a everyday clutch. And with its colorful polka
dots it could go with nearly every summer ensemble.



Anastasia Beverly Hills

For those who don't know,Anastasia is the eyebrow expert.
And she's created eyebrow stencils that make plucking easier.
Everyone should have one.



Sugar Perfect 10 Eye Pallet

Ten sexy,shimmery eyeshadows in every color you need to
acheive whatever look you want. Neutrals for day and darks
for nights




L'OCCITANE Shea Butter Face Cream

This is got extra-moisturizing cream last 24 hours. Its
a long lasting moisturizing face cream.



DDF Pumice Scrub

This is a medicated scrub has fine pumice stone powder that
exfoiliates. You can also use it againts zits and razor burns.
Talk about multitasking!



Diane von Furstnburg 'Reines' Blue Wrap Top

This beautiful blue wrap top is made of silk and spandex. Its
also glam as it is causal. This top can be taken easily from day
to night. And it also comes in fuchsia.




Sigerson Morrison Pump with Butterfly Bow

Red patent leather red pumps with four inch heels. The ultimate
shoe.