Blog Title: Lip Gloss and Laptops

Episode #124 - Guest host Raul Pacheco, ChapStick True Shimmer, and lots of face-care products reviewed.

This week we have a guest-host, Raul Pacheco (a.k.a. Hummingbird604). Raul is a local Vancouver blogger, and a friend of ours. He will help listeners figure out what type of cologne they might want to buy for the man in their lives this holiday season. Please note that our latest draw ends read more..

Episode #123 - MAC, ANSR for Acne, Tarte Primer, Drugstore Buys, Our Next DRAW

Enter our draw for one of two bottles of Secret Obsession from Calvin Klein. We absolutely love this deep dark fragrance for fall and winter months. Kerry Anne Reviews: Tarte Clean Slate Primer ANSR Acne Treatment ‘Tis almost the season…so here comes MAC’s Holiday Collections Airdrie Reviews: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Gift Set is a great gift for you read more..

Episode #122 New products from MAC, beauty news, and an online shopping round-up.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — There are lots of products available to support this cause in various ways. One great product for Canadian gals is the Lise Watier’s Pink Tribute Lip Palette (Proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society): (Price: $29 CAD) New MAC Collections Available Now: Cremesheen Emanuel Ungaro Sheer Minerals Suite Array Eyeshadow Duos and Eyeliners MAC read more..

Episode #121 Special Edition: Ecofriendly Cosmetics

Kerry Anne’s Reviews: Kerry Anne and Airdrie give a full review of the Care by Stella McCartney line. For more information on Care, check out our earlier post. Care is available at sephora.com. Cargo Plant Love Cargo Cosmetics, came out with the very successful botanical-formula PlantLove lipstick, have now released an entire line of eco-cosmetics. read more..

Care by Stella McCartney

I swooned when the people at Matchstick offered to send us the entire Care by Stella McCartney line, to which we replied a resounding, “yes!”. I’m a huge fan of Stella, and was very excited to try this line. I’ve only been using this for a week, but here are my impressions so read more..

Episode #120 - Redken, Pantene Beautiful Lengths Collection, Volumelash, Lise Watier and Clinique Bonus Time

[Download the show] Airdrie’s Reviews Lise Watier Les Cachemires fall collection. It’s a soft and candid collection, inspired by the tranquil beauty of the autumn season. Soft blues, greyed taupes, and warm plums: a palette of cocooning shades and subtle nuances as easy to mix and match as they are to wear! Pantene Beautiful Lengths Collection Shampoo, Conditioner read more..

We have a winner!

Check out our Listener Page to see a picture of Heidi with her new toothbrush. Don’t forget to enter our current draw for a set of travel cosmetic brushes. We will be back next week with a new show .

Our Fall Draw: Travel Mini Cosmetic Brush Set!

Please enter our fall draw for a travel mini cosmetic brush set from A Design Brushes. This brush set has a value of $45US. Check-out this product online here. Contest closes Oct. 1, 2008. One entry per email address. Good Luck!!

Mental Health Notes

This week I am guest-blogging a four part series about my experiences with depression. Alicia Sparks writes the Mental Health Notes blog over at B5Media, and was kind enough to let me share my experiences with her readers. (Read Part One and Part two) Part 3 and Part 4 will be published read more..

Episode #119 - Boob Tube, Nutritioniste, Perfumes

Airdrie’s Reviews: Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Anti-puff Eye Roller H20+ spa Sea Marine Shower Scent (also available in other scents!!) Mama Mio Boob Tube Alberto European Shampoo and Conditioner Kerry Anne’s Reviews: Calvin Klein Secret Obsession The fragrance has top notes of exotic plum, mace and rose de damas; a heart of Egyptian jasmine, French orange flower and tuberose, and base notes read more..

Win an Oral-B Pulsonic Toothbrush

One entry per person, please. Contest Ends Sept. 14, 2008 Special thanks to our friends at Oral-B for making this contest possible.

Rachel Papo’s Serial No. 3817173

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 read more..

Fun Up-do’s your thing? Try “knotheads”

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 read more..

Product Release: “everyday Lip Gloss”

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 read more..

Episode #118 - Airdrie’s Seattle Finds, Secret Flawless and the Oral-B Pulsonic Toothbrush

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. read more..

Delicious

MAC Cosmetics has officially released their Cult of Cherry line, which has a cherries and chocolate colour scheme. The colours are bold and rich and dramatic; perfect for Fall. From the MAC site: The new forbidden fruit. Deep, dark, dramatic. Lips ripened with juicy cerises and intoxicating kirsches while eyes smoulder in luscious spiced chocolate. With read more..

Some special finds in Seattle

1. I purchased a set of five of these fabulous door knobs at Anthropologie. They have clothes there, but I could not afford them. The knobs will look fabulous on my closet doors. 2. I found a fan of Lip Gloss and Laptops at Nordstrom Rack. She recognized me and made read more..

Summer Recap

As the summer draws to a close, I thought I’d share with you some of the things that have made this summer memorable for me. Book In the Skin of a Lion by Michael Ondaatje. I’ve lived on the West Coast for fourteen years now, but I still get homesick for Toronto. (I can hear read more..

An Uncomplicated Kindness @ Gnomedex today

While I spent the morning walking around Seattle, shopping for back to school clothes, the vibe down the street at Gnomedex this year has taken-on a less materialistic theme. While I know it is unrealistic to think that people just like me will forgo spending money on clothes and cosmetics, and instead donate 100% read more..

Wish you were here . . .

You can check-out the Gnomedex conference live! We had a great shopping day yesterday, and a great party last night. Today I’m hitting the SAM to see the Impressionists show.

Gnomedex (Shopping update #1):

So Derek and I are down in Seattle for a few days. He is attending the Gnomedex conference, and I am going shopping (yay!) I need a few back-to school clothing pieces as I’m working five days a week this year — at least that’s my excuse. I love shopping “cross-border”. read more..

Episode #117 - Jane Iredale, Tarte, Big Sexy Hair, Garnier Nutritioniste & Who’s Shagging Who?

This week we review: Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics Dream Tint (Big) Sexy Hair Root Pump Voluminizing Spray Mousse Tarte provocateur pressed mineral powder (spf 8) Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew anti-sun-damage daily moisture lotion Pureology DryShine Styler Books Airdrie recommends: “Nights In Rodanthe” by Nicholas Sparks. Soon to be a movie with Richard Gere and Diane Lane. trailer: Kerry Anne recommends: The Gum Thief by Douglas read more..

My new home in cyberspace!

I used to blog privately at another location, but have decided to meld my personal blog to the Lip Gloss and Laptops Podcast Blog. I will not only be talking about beauty, but all sorts of things. Welcome new and old readers. Please leave comments and feedback. You don’t have to read more..

VinoCamp08

Yesterday I attended the first ever VinoCamp, organized by some Vancouver Social Media people and in celebration of the local wine industry here in BC. It was a fantastic day. I got to taste wine from all over BC, and also sipped a few expensive wines that I otherwise could not afford. read more..

Episode #116 - Tips for Curly and Wavy Hair

Curly Hair Product Recommendations & Links Listener Picks: Jessicurl An independent line for curly hair exclusively. NaturallyCurly.com A website devoted to everything curly! Discover what “curl-type” you are. DevaCurl “One Condition” Bumble and Bumble Tonic PureOlogy Nanoworks Luxury Hair Mask Biolage Gelee hair gel Infusium Repairologie Shampoo & Conditioner Mixed Chicks product line for curly hair Airdrie’s Product Picks: Kerastase Elasto Curl ($30) Pantene read more..

Episode #115: Murad, Matrix, Sunsilk Sea Mist and lots more summer fun

[Download the show now] Podcast Puppy via Air’s Flickr Murad Age Reform Intensives with Durian Cell Reform Rimmel Wear Maxx Nail Polish Sunsilk Waves of Envy Sea Mist Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof Mascara Matrix Sleek.Look Shampoo and Conditioner Links Free Stuff at Allure mag! Feist J Brand Jeans is making jeans for curvy women under their new Blue Label. Skinny jeans and regular jeans read more..

Episode #114 - MAC Sonic Chic and New View, Aussie Hair Care, Heidi Klum Skin Care, Pacifica Perfume and Cover Girl Eye Enhancers

[Download the show] MAC Sonic Chic Mineralize Blush MAC New View Mineralize SkinFinish Duo Heidi Klum’s In An Instant Aussie “Opposites Attract” line of hair-care products. CoverGirl “Eye Enhancers” - This new shade collection from CoverGirl was designed by P&G Creative Director and world-famous make-up maven, Pat McGrath. It includes bright, bold, trendy colours called “Blast” colours and read more..

Episode #113 - Lip Balms, Bath Bombs

Rosebud Perfume Co. Brambleberry Rose Lip Balm on10 Schweppes Sparkling Pink Grapefruit Lip Balm SPF 15 Pin Up Lip Balms Lush Bath Bombs in Sex Bomb and Geo Fizz ElizabethW Bath Fizz Not Martha tells us how to make Bath Bombs at home! Olay Clarify and Cleanse Pore Refining Mousse Cleanser Links TINte Cosmetics Flavored Lip Color Hey, remember the 80s? And the read more..

Episode #112 - Sephora Finds, Sunscreen and a Social Networking Site for “Beautiful People” Only!

We are back from holiday, and have lots of new products to talk about. Reviews: The Balm Balms Away Benefit PosieTint Benefit erase paste Revlon COLORSTAY Mineral Eye Shadow Artemis Woman Personal Groomer Links Camel Toe Undies Roc Minesol Protect Suncare Reality Check A new social networking site for good looking people only. Warning: skank-alert. Beautiful People National Post “An Open Letter to Beautiful People.net” Mike’s Bloggity read more..

Summer Vacation!

Airdrie and Kerry Anne are just back from a week in Disneyland with the kids. There will be no show this week, however, please keep those entries for our MAC giveaway coming in. We will announce the winner next show. We have some exciting reviews and more crazy internet finds coming your read more..

Episode #111 - Dry Oils, Favourite Brushes, Summer Makeup

Kerry Anne and Airdrie are off to Disneyland this week with their geek spawn, so the links are going to be short and sweet this week. Reviews Dry Oil While dry oils generally aren’t as moisturizing as cream moisturizers or standard body oils, they do have their merits. Dry oils absorb into the skin more quickly, and read more..

Episode #110 - Neutrogena Helioplex, L’Oreal Carbon Black and Envirosax

Neutrogena Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock and Color Boosting Sunblock with Helioplex L’Oreal Carbon Black Voluminous Mascara Envirosax reusable shopping bags Check out the Breast Cancer Awareness limited edition pink Envirosax fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society. Links Bio-Oil Estee Lauder’s TurboLash All Effects Motion Mascara vibrates (via Styledash) Air is Rollin’ Budget Beauty Love Blog check it out! Reality Check One of our listeners, Flor, read more..

Episode #109 - Jo Malone Vitamin E Scrub, tarte enbrightenmint and Spring/Summer MAC lines

This week we announce a new draw for products from the new MAC lines, and review: Jo Malone Vitamin E Body Treatment Scrub tarte enbrightenmint: BriteSmile® whitener & tarte lipgloss New MAC lines for Spring/Summer 2008 Tendertones Naughty Nauticals Neo Sci-Fi Solar Field Cool Heat Skinsheen Links Married couple have sex 101 days straight (and somehow find the time to write a book about it) Hydrogen Peroxide read more..

Episode #108 - Lips, Cheeks, Big Toes and Volcanic Ashes

Reviews: CoverGirl Wetslicks AmazeMint Lip Gloss (Available July 2008) This new version of an old favourite is back, this time infused with Crest Peppermint Oil, giving you a just brushed freshness. Available in 13 shades, three of which have blue undertones, noted for giving teeth a whiter appearance. Airdrie loves, loves, loves this read more..

Episode #107 - Aveda Hair Care, MAC Paints and Ola Hawai’i Cane Sugar Scrub

Aveda Color Conserve Shampoo and Color Conserve Conditioner Aveda Dry Remedy MAC Paint Ola Hawai’i Coconut Lemongrass Cane Sugar Scrub Links Jo Malone Vitamin E Body Treatment Scrub Quo Cosmetics Brunettes and Billionaires ShapeFX KnickerPicker Reality Check Why do some companies use thin models to show fashions for fuller figures? Tokyo Police Club “Nature Of The Experiment” (mp3) from “A Lesson In Crime” (Paper read more..

Episode #107 Delayed!

Sorry people, but Episode #107 is going to be a few days late this week. We recorded it, but it is stuck in a series of tubes and may not come down your pipe until the weekend.

Episode #106 - Aveda’s Nourish-Mint, Jo Malone Body Creme, Nivea Body Sun-Kissed Moisturizer and Air’s Home Scents

Reviews: Aveda Nourish-Mint Renewing Lip Treatment and Nourish-Mint Smoothing Lip Color Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin Body Creme Nivea Body Sun-Kissed Firming Body Lotion Airdrie’s favourite products to scent the home 1. Shampure Candle by Aveda 2. Madagascar Spice Candle by Pacifica Candles 3. L’Occitane Honey Scented Candle (Available in USA, not Canada) 4. Tantra Blend Diffuser read more..

The Beauty of Life

Check-out “The Beauty of Life” blog. Written by fellow beauty junkie Jamie Allison Sanders, The Beauty of Life blog has lots of great reviews. She is giving away $824 worth of product to one lucky reader this month. Enter Draw Here!!

Episode #105 - Lush Karma, Bio-Oil and The Body Shop Almond Cuticle Oil

This week we announce the winner of our Bumble & bumble Spray de Mode draw and review: Lush Karma Solid Perfume and Dusting Powder Bio-Oil The Body Shop Almond Oil and Nail & Cuticle Treatment Links Inspa World Kat Von D for Sephora Nundies by Miss Oops Reality Check The Dove Campaign for Real Beauty comes under fire, as Pascal Dangin admits to read more..

Episode #104 - Braun Silk-épil Xpressive, Nivea Good-bye Cellulite and Rimmel Sunshimmer Bronzing Spray

In this week’s show, Kerry Anne and Airdrie discuss some of the joys of womanhood; epilation, cellulite and fake tans, and review: Braun Silk-épil Xpressive hurts so good Nivea Body Good-bye Cellulite Body Beauty Program Rimmel London Sunshimmer Bronzing Spray Links muxtape (Kerry Anne’s muxtape) What is carnitine? Florida high school teacher fired for putting bikini shot on the interwebs Secretary film trailer Moxy read more..

Episode #103 - Bb Spray de Mode, Smashbox O-Gloss, and Clinique Superbalanced Compact

This week we announce the winners of our Lise Watier and Nivea draws and review: Bumble & bumble Spray de Mode Smashbox O-Gloss Intuitive Lip Gloss Clinique Superbalanced Compact Makeup SPF 20 Rimmel SunShimmer Instant Tan Mousse Links No See’ems Fashion Tape Renew Life First Cleanse Wild Rose Herbal D-Tox mark Glossblossom Ripening Lip Tint BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Smartphone Schick Intuition Razor What Not to Wear : read more..

Episode #102 Drugstore Brands, Celebrity Crushes, and Madonna!

Drugstore brands can be just as good, if not better, than those expensive designer brands. This week we feature a bunch of drugstore products that will give you just the pick-me-up you might need this spring! Drugstore Product Reviews: Olay Clarify and Cleanse Lathering Cloths Rimmel Waterproof Magnifier Mascara Max Factor Vivid Impact Eye Shadow Max Factor ColorGenius Pressed read more..

Episode #101 Tips for Women of Colour; Lise Watier’s “Le Gloss Plumpissimo”, “La Base”, and “Mascara Wow” give-aways!

Special Feature: Tips for women of colour. In this week’s show, Airdrie passes along some great tips for women of colour. From Henna at Canadian Beauty . . . the main one being to trust your own instinct rather than a makeup artist who is trying to sell you something (obviously, if they work at read more..

Win a Saturn Vue Hybrid Car for Earth-Day!

TotalBeauty.com Celebrates Earth-Day with “Totally Green Sweepstakes” Starting April 17th through June 5th 2008 In celebration of Earth-Day on April 22nd, TotalBeauty.com, the first online beauty product library, is set to launch an eco-awareness campaign and their biggest sweepstakes to date, the “Totally Green Sweepstakes.” Starting April 17th through June 5th 2008, TotalBeauty.com will launch the eco-beauty read more..

Break Week

Hi listeners! We are on a break this week. Kerry Anne has finals for her University courses so we will take this week off. For fun, why don’t you listen to our first show. Episode One of Lip Gloss and Laptops. All our old episodes can be downloaded from our website. Just go back into read more..

Sorry if our website is slow

Lip Gloss and Laptops recently updated the WordPress software that runs our website here, and ever since, things have been running a little slow. You might not notice if you simply subscribe to the podcast, but if you do come to the site from time to time, things may be rather more pokey than you’d read more..

Episode #100 - PureOlogy NanoWorks Luxury Hair Masque, Bronze Goddess and our Draw Winners!

Airdrie and Kerry Anne have made it to their 100th episode! Our sincere thanks to all of our listeners, blog readers and everyone who has supported us over the past two years. Download the show This week we review: PureOlogy NanoWorks Luxury Hair Masque The Body Shop Vitamin E Sink-In Moisture Mask Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely Body read more..

Episode #99 - Skin Care with Nivea, Aveeno and Clean & Clear

Download the show Download audio file (20080402-lipglossandlaptops-99.mp3) This week we review: Nivea Smooth Sensation Daily Lotion for Dry Skin Aveeno Positively Ageless Lifting & Firming Eye Cream Clean & Clear Soft Skincare In-Shower Facial and Purifying Cleanser Lovely Perfume Sex and the City Movie/Lovely Cross Promotion in department stores April. 1, 2008. Links: How Not To Look Old: Fast and Effortless Ways to Look read more..

SJP “Lovely” Gift Box for Mother’s Day Available April 1st!

This Mother’s Day, Sarah Jessica Parker Fragrances has something twice as Lovely… A chance to win a trip of a lifetime to New York City and attend the red carpet premiere of Sex and the City. The Lovely Sarah Jessica Parker Mother’s Day Gift Set features the indulgent Lovely collection with a special surprise. Included on read more..

Episode #98 MAC Heatherette, Strobe, and Beauty Powder Blush, and our next Give-Away!

Reviews Face Washes for Men: Nivea For Men Double Action Face Wash Neutrogena Men Skin Clearing Face Wash Clean & Clear Morning Burst Body Shop Vitamin C Cleansing Face Polish Other Products: MAC Heatherette MAC Strobe MAC Beauty Powder Blush Beyond the Zone Last Call Leave-in Hair Conditioner Links MoiXOXO The L-Word George Stroumboulopoulos Jian Ghomeshi Knowlton Nash Tod Maffin True Wife Confessions Disgruntled Housewife Listen for details on how to win a full read more..

Désirable: The New Fragrance from Lise Watier

Lise Watier launched a new fragrance this week called Désirable. We will be reviewing it on next week’s show. Here is a little sneak peek of the bottle and notes. Desire springs to life in a sparkling, spontaneous flight of sweet apple, honeyed osmanthus, and tart wild berries. The emotion unfurls gently, revealing read more..

Episode #97 - Two Cover Girl Products, Ultrabland Facial Cleanser by Lush, Dove Energy Glow, and Nude French Nails

Download the show Download audio file (20080319-lipglossandlaptops-97.mp3) This week we review: Dove Energy Glow Daily Face Moisturizer “That Old Devil Love” bubble bath from Old Navy CoverGirl LineExact Liquid Liner Lush Ultrabland Face Cleanser CoverGirl TRUblend Minerals Powder Foundation Kiss New Nude French Nails Links In The Valley of Elah Dan In Real Life Rent yourself the movie Once. And then go ahead and grab yourself read more..

Episode #96 - Clinique Lips, Benefit BADgal Lash, Burberry Beat and Deserving Thyme

Download the show Download audio file (20080312-lipglossandlaptops-96.mp3) This Week We Review: Clinique Different Lipstick (Bronze Leaf) Clinique Quickliner for Lips (Honey Stick) Clinique Glosswear (Summershine) Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss (Apricot) Clinique Lash Power Mascara re-visited (Kerry Anne likes it!) Benefit BADgal Lash Mascara Deserving Thyme Aromatherapy and Spa Products. Wonderful! Burberry The Beat (reviewed at Now Smell This, a great site) Links: Suki’s Hair Salon read more..

Help bring back the ‘old Tampax’

Sign the online petition. Let’s get together, ladies, and put pressure on the company to switch back to the classic design of the Tampax Tampon.

Episode #95: Neutrogena Wave, Pantene Pro-V Extra Straight Hair and a “How-To” about False Eyelashes

Download the show Download audio file (20080305-lipglossandlaptops-95.mp3) This week we review: Neutrogena Deep Clean Wave Pantene Pro-V Extra Straight Hair Care Collection Airdrie talks about applying false eyelashes using Ardell DuraLash and Duo Eyelash Adhesive (Dark Tone) Lancome Star Bronzer Air’s false lash look. Links Styledash Burlesque Beauties American International Industries (purveyors of many beauty products) Gene Simmons Family Jewels on A&E Reality Check We talk about our friend read more..

BBC Radio 4 Podcast talks about Sanitary Protection

Liz, a loyal listener from West Sussex, UK, has sent along this link to a “Women’s Hour” excerpt from BBC Radio 4. It appears that the new Tampax, complete with it’s bizarre skirt, has hit the shelves in the UK. Listen to this snippet, it’s great. Two women debate the need for various read more..

Episode #94 - Nicole by OPI, Lash Power and Shag-Marry-Kill.

This week we review: Clinique Lash Power Mascara The claim: One stroke and these pretty lashes last through rain, sweat, humidity, tears. Yet the formula removes easily with warm water. Unique brush reaches and beautifully lengthens even the tiniest lashes. *Since this show was recorded, Airdrie has had failing results with this mascara. She wore read more..

Episode #93 - Deseo by Jennifer Lopez and MAC’s “Fafi” line

Download the show Download audio file (20080220-lipglossandlaptops-93.mp3) Congratulations to our MAC N Line winner, announced on this show! This week we review: Deseo Jennifer Lopez has a stylish, more mature, new scent called Deseo. The bottle is designed to resemble a “diamond in the rough” and is beautiful. About the scent: A floral woody scent. Inspired by the smell and read more..

Episode #92 Happy Valentine’s Day

Download the show Download audio file (20080213-lipglossandlaptops-92.mp3) This week we review: Necco Sweethearts Fragrance Collection from Demeter Fragrance Library Pure Divine Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash Dior Midnight Poison Mitchum Smart Solid Links This American Life Podcast Sex Drive Podcast also available in iTunes by subscription. The Hawaii Chair: Reality Check Drug That Lengthens Lashes Sets Off Flutter from The Wall Street Journal Song by Kimya Dawson

PostSecret-Valentine’s Day Edition

We’re both big fans of PostSecret, a site where thousands of people (180,000 so far) send in their secrets anonymously on postcards. Frank Warren, the creator of PostSecret, receives about 1000 postcards a week, and has published four PostSecret books. There is even a PostSecret art exhibition, currently at The Winnipeg Art Gallery read more..

Episode #91– The hot look for spring: nude!

Download the show Download audio file (20080206-lipglossandlaptops-91.mp3) This week we review: Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss Reflect MAC Cremestick Liner Prescriptives The Illuminator Covergirl Outlast All day Lipcolor MAC N Collection Enter our draw for a prize from MAC’s N Collection, including two Eye Shadows (Nanogold and Remotely Grey), two Tinted Lip Glass (3N and 4N) and a Cremestick Liner (Creamola). Reality Check This week’s reality check read more..

Going, going, gone!

If you listened to Episode #90, you heard that we gave away to the first five listeners who emailed us a full sized Cover Girl Outlast longlasting lip colour. Congratulations to the winners: Gina, Melissa, Sara, Lorena and Valerie!

Episode #90 — Venus Embrace, Two Foundations, and a whole lotta volume.

Download the show Download audio file (20080130-lipglossandlaptops-90.mp3) This week we review: The new Gillette Venus Embrace 5-Blade Razor for Women is a fabulous razor. Airdrie loves it! Dior Addict Rouge a Levre Marcelle Matte Finish Makeup NEW TruBlend Liquid Makeup Coloresse Volume Shampoo, Coloresse Volume Leave-In Detangler, Coloresse Volume Luster Creme MAC Wipes Links: Miss604 Buzz Bishop Reality Check: Take care of yourself first! Listen to read more..

Buy a “kdon” hat and support a local designer.

Our friend Kim Cathers, a Vancouver fashion designer, is selling her special “kdon” hats online. Priced at $45 CDN plus shipping, you can pick from a selection of fabrics. The hat is once-size-fits-most and would make a great addition to any wardrobe. Help support the local Canadian fashion industry!

Beauty in the Blogosphere

Lip Gloss and Laptops was featured in Women’s Wear Daily (WWD.com) on Friday January 25, 2008. Read the full text of the article here! Beauty in the Blogosphere By Matthew W. Evans with contributions by Michelle Edgar A new breed of beauty writers is building the sort of influence that’s gaining the attention of major brands: bloggers. Scores read more..

Bloggers Rock Test The Nation

Pictured with KA are three members of the KISS tribute band, Destroyer. The blogger team emerged victorious on CBC’s Test The Nation’s Trivia Test. The steady chant of “nerds! nerds! nerds!” from the opposing teams wasn’t enough to throw off us our game. Kerry Anne scored a respectable 52/60 on the read more..

Episode #89 - Lash Blast, MAC Moisturelush line, Craigslist reality check

Download the show Covered This Week OPI Avojuice Cover Girl lashblast Bloom Cosmetics Lip Gloss John Frieda Luminous Color Glaze MAC Oil Control Lotion MAC Moisturelush Cream MAC Moisturelush Eye Cream ARTec Color Depositing Shampoo Test the Nation (bloggers won!) Song of the Week Frightened Rabbit “Be Less Rude” (mp3) from “Sing the Greys” (Fat Cat Records) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at eMusic Buy read more..

KA on CBC’s Test The Nation

For those of you living in Canada, Kerry Anne will be appearing on CBC’s Test The Nation as part of the Blogger Team. She’ll be going head to head with five other teams, comprised of Chefs, Celebrity Impersonators, Backpackers, Cab Drivers and Flight Crews. According to the online poll at the Test The read more..

Episode #88 - Mineral Makeup

Download the show Haut Mineral Makeup This past holiday season we had the pleasure of getting makeovers at the trendy downtown Vancouver salon bent. Our make-up artist, Melissa, works solely with Haut Minerals mineral makeup. Custom blending of foundation ($59) and eye powders is what makes this experience different than just going to a read more..

Episode #87 - Happy New Year!

Download audio file (20080109-lipglossandlaptops-87.mp3) Download the show We’re back from a three-week break. Happy 2008. Airdrie reviews: Pantene Pro-V Style Texturize! Sculpting Wax Venus Breeze Kerry Anne reviews: Olay Definity Eye Illuminator MAC 190 Foundation Brush (very nice, I like!) Links Juno is an excellent film with a great soundtrack! Paris Hilton Inc. Documentary (via CBC) Reality Check Stream of conciousness conversation about Paris Hilton, celebrity scoops as read more..

MAC Cosmetics Launches the Originals Collection

Originals have a lust for life! From Carol Channing to Bowie, and every glam rocker in between. M·A·C pays tribute to the high flyers in the shades, shadows and looks that stylishly stand the test of time. Originals are now and forever. The MAC new Originals Collection pays homage to their most popular product shades, read more..

A Holiday Reality Check

Thanks to our friend Darren Barefoot for reminding us of this great short film “The Story of Stuff“. I suggest you watch it with your family this season. Happy Holidays to all our listeners. We wish you all health and happiness in the year to come. See you in January!

Episode #86 - Festive Makeup and Winter Scents

Download audio file (20071212-lipglossandlaptops-86.mp3) Download the show This week we review Donna Karan Black Cashmere Frederic Malle Carnal Flower Max Factor Vivid Impact Highlighting Mascara MAC Fluidline Eye Liner Links Bois de Jasmin’s review of Donna Karan Black Cashmere Now Smell This BeautyNewsNYC.com First Annual Best Scent Awards Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand Salve L’Occitane Shea Butter Range Bag Balm We wish a warm and happy holiday season to all read more..

Episode #85 - A Great Powder Foundation, Contest Winners and Listener Favourites.

Download audio file (20071205-lipglossandlaptops-85.mp3) Download the show Products we review this week: Decleor Phytopeel Rimmel London Lycra Lash Extender Mascara Maybelline New York PURESTAY Powder Foundation Listener Recommendations: Make-up Application Tips at Tricia Sawyer Beauty Lush Ocean Salt facial scrub Clinique 7 Day Face Scrub Lush Dream Cream Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Butter Lotion Body Shop Peppermint Cooling Pumice Foot Scrub and Peppermint Cooling Foot Lotion Laura Mercier read more..

LGL featured at the iTunes Store

Lip Gloss and Laptops has been featured on the first page of the Fashion and Beauty category at the U.S. iTunes Store podcast directory. (LGL is on the second page at the Canadian version.) As far as we know, podcasts get featured as an editorial choice by the people who run the iTunes Store, so we’d read more..

Episode #84 - Kate Moss, Prescriptives and Rebranding

Download audio file (20071128-lipglossandlaptops-84.mp3) Download the show In this week’s podcast we review: Kate by Kate Moss perfume by Coty Prescriptives False Eyelashes Plush Mascara in Plush Black Ivory Body Wash in Simply Lavender dermaglow Instant Wrinkle Eraser ChapStick Lip Moisturizer Links Kate by Kate Moss on youtube Prescriptives *magic Illuminating Potion Prescriptives Calyx Exhilarating Perfume Joy of the Mountains Oregano Oil Reality Check: Rebranding Why do some brands read more..

Episode #83 - Burberry Classic Perfume, Rimmel London Recover Foundation and ‘Are Curvy Women Smarter?’

Download audio file (20071121-lipglossandlaptops-83.mp3) Download the show On this week’s show, we review: Burberry Classic Perfume Rimmel London Recover Foundation Prestige Cosmetics Lightshine Sheer Gloss Pencil Sensodyne ProNamel Toothpaste (Free Samples here) Proxabrush End Tuft Brush Links Store: Yokoyaya 123 and Daiso Movie: American Gangster Listener Valerie’s Review: Murad Acne Complex Starter Kit Reality Check Are curvy women smarter? According to a study done by researchers at The read more..

Episode #82 - Revlon, Redken and Ween

Download audio file (20071114-lipglossandlaptops-82.mp3) Download the show This week, Kerry Anne and Airdrie review: Revlon Cream Blush in Just Peachy Redken Color Extend Shampoo and Conditioner Viva Glamorous MAC Viva Glamorous Lip Palette is part of the Holiday Collection, and is available for a limited time only. The lipsticks are packaged in a beautiful red compact that holds either 3 read more..

MAC Holiday 07 - Heirloom and Finery

MAC has released their Holiday Collections for 2007 and there are many beautiful things to behold in these lines. The collection this year includes: Heirloom and Finery - Brushes or lip colour encased in antiquey-looking clutch bags Antiquitease - Gilded. Golden. Luxurious. Royal Assets - Gold and silver gilded compacts featuring warm and cool shades for read more..

Episode #81 Face Powder, Toothpaste and a reality check for the girl: Vaginoplasty

Download audio file (20071107-lipglossandlaptops-81.mp3) Download the show This week we review: - Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder - Tom’s of Maine Peppermint Fluoride-Free Baking Soda Toothpaste - Crabtree & Evelyn Aloe Vera Shampoo Links: Win $1500 in Fragrance from Allure Magazine India Hicks Island Living for Crabtree & Evelyn, Jojoba Soap, Avacado Oil Soap. Actors Off Podcast Vancouver’s Public Dreams Society Parade of Lost Souls Reality read more..

A Beautiful Way to Share

Toronto, ON – What is hair to a woman? A woman’s hair is an incredible instrument of communication and self-expression, and it defines her self-image in a way that almost no other physical attribute can. What does the loss of hair mean to a woman battling cancer? Unfortunately, there are many women in Canada who now have read more..

Tagged

The Beauty Chick from Beauty Hatchery tagged us, so for what it’s worth, here are some random facts about the ladies of Lip Gloss and Laptops. Kerry Anne 1. I can wiggle my ears and touch my nose with my tongue. In tandem. 2. I have a podcast about makeup, but am neither a girly-girl nor read more..

It’s Business Time

Seems a few of our listeners may have a little somethin’-somethin’ for Jemaine Clement of HBO’s Flight of the Conchords. Listener Sarah pointed me toward the Conchord’s “Business Time” video, and it’s hilarious. I was surprised to hear the song on the radio last week while driving to work.

Allure’s Cult-Fragrance Giveaway

Allure Magazine will give 18 fragrances away (a $1500 value) to one lucky winner. All the fragrances were chosen by perfumeur Frederic Malle, who is featured in the November issue naming his top picks in various fragrance categories. Log on to Allure’s Free Stuff section for all the deets and to enter. Unfortunately, this read more..

Episode #80 Spooky Hallowe’en Edition, Reviews, Your Letters.

Download audio file (20071031-lipglossandlaptops-80.mp3) Download the show This week we read a whackload of your letters and review: Clinique Lash Doubling Mascara Biotherm Age Fitness Power 2 Cover Girl Advanced Radiance Age Defying Concealer Olay Regenerist Eye Derma-Pod Links: The perfume that Airdrie inquired about at Holt Renfrew was Secretions Magnifique by Etat Libre D’Orange, and yes, it really smells like that. shu uemura read more..

Episode #79 - Reviews, Hair Tips, and an “enlightening” Reality Check.

Download audio file (20071024-lipglossandlaptops-79.mp3) Download the show This week Kerry Anne and Airdrie review: Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Double Face Perfector Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Colour Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula and Shea Butter Formula Lotions L’Oreal Full Definition Voluminous Mascara Links Maybelline New York Define-A-Lash Mascara Davi Skin Care Le Grand Cru Face Cream for Women The Peninsula Hotel Beverly Hills Pome Studio Reality Check Hindustan read more..

Episode #78 - Smoky Eyes, Shiny Hair, White Wine and Lipstick Lead

Download audio file (20071017-lipglossandlaptops-78.mp3) Download the show This week Airdrie and Kerry Anne review: Hollywood Behind the Seams Pretty Underarm Protection - Sweaty girls, this will rock your world Therapy Systems Tinted Lip Balm Sensodyne ProNamel Toothpaste John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Satin Shine Finishing Creme MAC’s Smoke Signals Smoking Eyes:Eye Shadow x 4 Links: Domaine de Chaberton Bacchus white wine - Amazing! Reality Check: We talk read more..

Correction

Ooops! In Episode #77 Airdrie said that the PAP Test was named after the human-Papillomavirus. It is not. If fact the PAP Test (aka PAP Smear) is named after Georgios Papanikolaou, who invented the cancer-screening test in the late 1920’s. Thanks Richelle, a savvy L&L listener who is a Laboratory Technologist, for read more..

If you’re having trouble getting show #77…

We had some trouble with getting our latest episode to iTunes subscribers this morning. We fixed the problem, but you might need to refresh your subscription feed to get the new file. Here’s how, with instructions and pictures… 1. In iTunes, go to your Podcast listing (from the source list on the left side of the read more..

Episode #77 - Steamy Novels, Savage Love, Gardasil and Reviews

Download audio file (20071010-lipglossandlaptops-77.mp3) UPDATE: If you’re not seeing episode #77 in iTunes, we have subscription refresh instructions on our website at lipglossandlaptops.com. It’s business as usual on L&L and we’re glad to be back! This week we review Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain, L’Oreal Skin Genesis, L’Oreal Wrinkle De-Crease Collagen Filler and MAC’s Fall 2007 Matte Line. Links: Savage read more..

Dove Onslaught

“Talk to your daughter before the beauty industry does.” More at thecampaignforrealbeauty.com

I heart Ray

Just because we don’t have a new episode this week doesn’t mean we can’t brighten your day with song. Ray LaMontagne’s album, Trouble, is stark, sexy and sad. His voice is out of this world. Find it at the iTunes Store, and find Ray on tour if you’re in the UK.

It’s a No-Show

Just a reminder that there is no podcast this week. We’ll be back on October 10 with a new show for your listening pleasure. In the meantime, enjoy these links… - The Sex & The City movie is in production. Sarah Jessica Parker wears some crazy shoes. Some sizes in a similar pair read more..

MAC Fall 2007 Collections

Call it the calm before the holiday sparkle and shimmer, but the looks this Fall are decidedly matte, and MAC is all over this trend. MAC has a new addition to their permanent collection in Matte2, sixteen intensely pigmented and completely matte eye shadows. Colours range from super crazy bold to delicately muted. I read more..

Episode #76

Download audio file (20070926-lipglossandlaptops-76.mp3) Download the show This week we review Almay Smart Shade Blush, and L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick in the universally flattering Aishwarya Beige (named for Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai). We also talk about the price of shaving razors, and answer the question, how many blades is enough??? Reality Check: Our friend Darren Barefoot recently posted read more..

Controversial Ad Features Anorexic Model

Isabelle Caro, a French model, has posed naked for noted Italian photographer Olivero Toscani to bring attention to eating disorders. The Italian ad campaign, featuring the slogan “No Anorexia” is being introduced as Milan Fashion Week begins. Last year alone, three professional models, including sisters Louisel and Eliana Ramos, died from complications related read more..

Best of Sephora 2007

Jump to the Sephora site to check out the full list of winners and nominees. Bare Escentuals i.d. bareMinerals cleaned up in three of the complexion categories (foundation, powder, concealer), Philosophy’s Amazing Grace won the Fragrance for Her and Body Cleanser, while Nars won in the lipstick (Dolce Vita), lip gloss (Orgasm) and blush (Orgasm).

Episode #75: L’Oreal Infallible Lip, Benefit Eye Bright, and Clinque Cleansing Milk. And Viggo Naked.

Download audio file (20070919-lipglossandlaptops-75.mp3) Download the show This week we read some listener mail and give our usual reviews. Products talked about this week are benefit eye bright, L’Oreal Infallible Never Fail Lipcolour, Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Milk, and Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey. Also mentioned, LouLou Magazine, Laura Mercier Lip Stain (a read more..

Backstage at Behnaz Sarafpour

Spring 2008 Fashion Week wrapped up in New York City last week. All I need is a benefactor and a press pass and I’m so there next year. In the meantime, here are some backstage images from Behnaz Sarafpour’s show, which show NYC hairstyist Ashley Javier working some Bridgette Bardot-inspired magic on one read more..