Absinthe Dental Floss
Be honest: haven't you always wanted to say, with a completely straight face, "No, officer, I haven't been drinking. Just flossing!" No? Just us? Anyhoo. Flavored with anise (but not alcohol, we promise), Absinthe Dental Floss ($4) will keep your teeth clean and breath fresh.... [More]
Soap and Glory Arch de Triumph
Thick, well-groomed eyebrows a lá Brooke Shields are back, thank God, but if you're not careful, they can literally add shadows under your eyes. The Soap & Glory Arch de Triumph set ($10) includes professional brow shaping stencils so you can find your perfect brow,... [More]
Arcona Men Resolve Soothing Aftershave Balm
You may think aftershave only benefits him, but you're wrong: razor burn from kissing a stubbly-chinned hipster is a) itchy, b) burny, and c) hard to cover up with concealer. For Valentine's Day, snag him a bottle of Arcona Men Resolve Soothing Aftershave Balm ($24)... [More]
Revlon Tweezing Cream
Time is short, and so is money, so instead of having a luxurious spa day, we're popping into a salon for a quick 10 minute, $10 eyebrow wax at lunch or between other appointments. Not wanting to let on that our exquisite brows are anything... [More]
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Doutblush: Betty Beauty Dye
You may have noticed that we're hardly perpetual rays of sunshine around here, but even so, we seem to spend a lot of our time enthusing about one gewgaw or another. Doubtblush exists to make it clear that we do not, in fact, like everything...... [More]
Est Soap
Est Soap ($7) is a special brand of organic soap that comes all the way from exotic Brazil. Two years of research went into developing an ultra-hydrating, environmentally friendly, and beautifully packaged product. Only biodegradable materials are used in the six great scents - lavender,... [More]
No-Pants Subway Riding Essentials: Bliss Bikini Perfect Deluxe Kit + CK Boyshorts
Riding the subways in NYC, you often see odd things, and as such, tend to dismiss them out of hand. Yesterday, however, we were shocked to see hundreds of travelers sans pants: it was the annual NYC No Pants Subway Ride organized by Improv Everywhere.... [More]
Whish Flawless Ingrown Hair Serum
"Ow! Ow. Ow, ow, OW. F***!" This, dear readers, is the expurgated transcript of the average woman trying to remove ingrown hairs and bumps post-wax. Whish Flawless Ingrown Hair Serum ($23) uses a complex of wheat germ, yeast, and willow bark extract to fight inflammation,... [More]
Breath Palette Toothpastes
For those of you who can't stand another day brushing with minty toothpaste, we present Breath Palette Toothpastes. ($5) Made in Japan, each is made from mostly natural ingredients and cleans your teeth with ultrafine microbeads and helps prevent plaque buildup with Xylitol. The best... [More]
Code.ai Brow Boosting Shaper B-216
We've all been there: in a quest for perfectly arched eyebrows, you got a little overzealous. And eyebrows, once plucked too often, don't grow back very evenly, if at all. Instead of snitching your dad's Rogaine and praying it works on brows (Don't!! It's dangerous!),... [More]
Philosophy Kiss Me Tonight
Of course we're fans of this fabulous product - how could we not love something called Kiss Me Tonight ($20)? Not only is the name great, but this intense lip treatment will ensure your kisses are more enjoyable because your lips will be super hydrated... [More]
Freshlook Colored Contacts
Sometimes you just wanna go green, no, not with recycling, we mean with your eyes. Freshlook Colored Contact Lenses ($18) are a cheap and easy way to try a different look for a few days. Created with different color hues, these lenses will cover even... [More]
Perlier Dark Chocolate Liquid Soap
Cleanliness really is next to godliness if we can smell like dark chocolate all day. We don't know if Perlier Dark Chocolate Liquid Soap ($20) will combat our cravings, but it'll certainly enliven our hand washing regimen. The duo cleanses and moisturizes to set us... [More]
Senna Brow Tweezing Toner
Plucking *ow* your *ow* brows *ow* or *ow* upper *ow* lip *ow* ain't exactly a walk in the park. Soothe that angry skin with Senna Cosmetics Black Tea Tonic Brow Tweezing Toner. ($24) Natural black tea and cucumber extracts calm skin and reduce redness, swelling,... [More]
Bliss Bikini Perfect Deluxe - Spa Edition
We know, bikini season is officially over, but there's no reason to let personal grooming fall by the wayside. Plus, maybe someone will whisk you off on a fabulous tropical getaway at a moment's notice - you'll want to be prepared. The Bliss Bikini Perfect... [More]
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Peeka-Bu Intimate Grooming Mirror
You're cutting back on salon visits, doing your own pedicures and facials; good for you! But we bet you haven't tackled the last DIY frontier. Down there. The Peeka-Bu Intimate Grooming Mirror ($29-32) is specially designed to help you see what's up in the nether... [More]
SweetSpot On-The-Go Wipettes
Hey, you. Yes, you, over there, with the computer. Yer hoo-ha needs cleaning. Or at least, we assume it does. We can't smell you from here, nor do we want to. SweetSpot Labs On-the-Go Wipettes are designed to help you stay fresh as a daisy... [More]
Supersmile Whitening Flouride Toothpaste
Ah, Diet Coke, coffee, and red wine. Saviors of the working woman (at appropriate times of day, of course). Not so great for a nice white smile. Combat the dulling effects of your daily indulgences with Supersmile Whitening Flouride Toothpaste. ($21) It combines Calprox and... [More]
Josie Maran Argan Oil Moisturizing Stick
As a former fashion model, six-time Glamour cover girl, and face of both Guess? and Maybelline Cosmetics, Josie Maran knows makeup. Her line of organic cosmetics and skincare has been a hit with beauty bloggers and makeup artists since its' launch in 2007, and this... [More]
Smith's Minted Rose Lip Balm
G.F. Smith's original Rosebud Salve has been a cult beauty favorite for over a century for use on everything from lips to cuticles to cracked heels. We tried one of the latest incarnations, Minted Rose Balm, ($7) and will be surprised if this formula doesn't... [More]
Miss Oops Pedicure in a Bottle
Oops! It's so easy for us to forget about maintaining our feet when our work starts to pile up! We need to wear flip flips or other sandals to beat this heat but often times other things (see: life) take priority over a little mani-pedi... [More]
Ocean Mist Shaving Oil
They say that oil and water don't mix, but we'd like to disprove that statement with Ocean Mist Shaving Oil ($13). Step in the shower (or the tub!) and smooth this over your legs for a close shave and silky skin courtesy of this combo... [More]
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
Seriously, why are we still getting pimples? Wasn't that supposed to stop once we quit ditching classes and having a curfew? Thank goodness for Mario Badescu's Drying Lotion ($17). Where was this stuff in high school? A little dab before bed and we wake up... [More]
Cleanup Soap
Hooray for beauty products for a cause! Allowing us to indulge our obsession while helping others - it's a wonderful thing. 25% of the proceeds of each bar of this Cleanup Soap ($8) goes to non profit organizations working for landmine removal and survivor assistance.... [More]
Anastasia Gel Brow Pen
The true authority on eyebrows, Anastasia has a great line for shaping and grooming eyebrows to make sure that we are always looking polished. One of our favorite items is the Gel Brow Pen ($21). We love it for its ease of use: the pen... [More]
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Phyto Phytobrush Special Smoothing Shampoo for Blow-Drying
If you're a slave to a daily blowdry-and-flatiron routine, you'll want to give Phyto Phytobrush Special Smoothing Shampoo for Blow-Drying ($24) a try. Specially created with intense moisturizers and honey to protect hair from heat damage, it contains natural thermoprotective agents to keep hair happy.... [More]
Tom's of Maine Natural Anticavity Flouride Mouthwash
Longtime fans of Tom's of Maine's all-natural toothpastes & deodorants will be chomping at the bit (ha) to try their new Anticavity Flouride Mouthwash. ($7) Available in lemon-lime and spearmint flavors, it's concocted with naturally sourced fluoride to protect & strengthen teeth, while green tea,... [More]
Ouidad Double Detangler Comb
Common beauty wisdom states that under no circumstances should curly hair ever be brushed - that is, unless you're into Little Orphan Annie frizz. But regular wide toothed combs often aren't enough to unknot stubborn ringlets, even with the judicious application of leave-in conditioner. The... [More]
Barielle 60 Second Mani-Pedi
Ok girls, do yourself a favor, take the cash you've been hanging onto for your next trip to the nail salon and pick up a tub of Barielle's 60 Second Mani-Pedi ($25). This scrub sloughs away the rough skin and cleans up cuticles in just... [More]
Grounded In Nature Tropical Fruit Cuticle Cream
Ostensibly, Dionis' Grounded In Nature Tropical Fruit Cuticle Cream ($5) is, as the name implies, just for cuticles. But upon use, we discovered this almond oil & mango seed butter infused cream does wonders on cracked, dry heels worn out from summer sandal wearing. It’s... [More]
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Personal Shopper: BIIIIIIIIG Laptop Bags for Amy
In response to yesterday's personal shopper for cute bags for 14" laptops, Amy J wrote in to ask for ones for those of you with bigger laptops, i.e. 17+ inches, because "The only bags in that size are stupid black manly ones."Ugh, we know. Here ya go, Amy J!
You can always try a Mozi Waratah Laptop Sleeve ($55, #1 in pic) and pop it into any old bag or tote bag. Mozi sleeves come in a bunch of pretty prints and in sizes for a lot of laptops.
Okay, yes, this Riku Laptop Bag ($95, #2) is black, but we don't think it's manly. In fact, we're kinda digging the anime-inspired Swiss design.
Classic more your thing? Choose a Franklin Covey Alyssa Laptop Bag ($169, #3) in green or black.
For earthier styles, we love this Grainne 17" Messenger Bag from J'Tote ($195, #4). It features leaser-cut leather engraving and lots of interior pockets.
Finally, just because it's a)cute and b)red, we're digging on Kajsa Rydberg's Red Rose 17" Laptop Bag made strikingly strong with embroidered neoprene ($85). Very chic.
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