tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30102939643336634532024-03-12T21:55:46.893-04:00The Bergdorf BrunetteThe Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-58484221713620422922009-08-05T23:16:00.005-04:002009-08-05T23:28:59.766-04:00Hair of the Day!This is my first time doing a "Hair of the Day" but I'm excited! I got a little too over excited on Photobooth so sorry for the excessive pictures!<div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SnpLlLBx6oI/AAAAAAAACbI/FfkkNOR3IjI/s1600-h/Photo+155.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SnpLlLBx6oI/AAAAAAAACbI/FfkkNOR3IjI/s320/Photo+155.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366685007952865922" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SnpLkmcQRwI/AAAAAAAACbA/myNJ7_Zv3fc/s1600-h/Photo+154.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SnpLkmcQRwI/AAAAAAAACbA/myNJ7_Zv3fc/s320/Photo+154.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366684998131795714" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SnpLkn4L-uI/AAAAAAAACa4/1TaJT0ArZZI/s1600-h/Photo+153.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SnpLkn4L-uI/AAAAAAAACa4/1TaJT0ArZZI/s320/Photo+153.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366684998517390050" /></a><div><br /></div><div>I curled my hair with a 1 inch barrel iron and set it with a texturizer- <b>Bumble and Bumble Surfy Spray</b>. Hope you like my first HOTD post!</div></div>The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-74422907717354540212009-08-04T21:52:00.007-04:002009-08-04T22:41:13.064-04:00Collective Haulage<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9-08WIfUTkU&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9-08WIfUTkU&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></span></div><br />Below are pictures from my hauling over the last week or so. I got a lot of stuff, so here are some better picture of them!<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SnjmVNxbt0I/AAAAAAAACaw/JrgbJKpX6dU/s1600-h/haul5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SnjmVNxbt0I/AAAAAAAACaw/JrgbJKpX6dU/s320/haul5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366292208160585538" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SnjmU2HjR-I/AAAAAAAACao/Zhrp50hOsKA/s1600-h/haul6.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SnjmU2HjR-I/AAAAAAAACao/Zhrp50hOsKA/s320/haul6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366292201810905058" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mac Eyeshadows in: <i>Satin Taupe, Tempting, Carbon</i></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SnjmADIwxII/AAAAAAAACag/v0LGl-JrdTA/s1600-h/haul7.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SnjmADIwxII/AAAAAAAACag/v0LGl-JrdTA/s320/haul7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366291844528391298" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer in <i>NC42</i></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Snjl_8Y0gkI/AAAAAAAACaY/86CP_Zw2ySw/s1600-h/haul4.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Snjl_8Y0gkI/AAAAAAAACaY/86CP_Zw2ySw/s320/haul4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366291842716697154" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sephora Makeup Removing Wipes for Face</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Snjl_tk7h3I/AAAAAAAACaQ/32Qk2SGkYps/s1600-h/haul3.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Snjl_tk7h3I/AAAAAAAACaQ/32Qk2SGkYps/s320/haul3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366291838740957042" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">St. Moriz Instant Self Tanning Mousse</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Snjl_S7CwJI/AAAAAAAACaI/7C-rETxbiTo/s1600-h/haul2.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Snjl_S7CwJI/AAAAAAAACaI/7C-rETxbiTo/s320/haul2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366291831585947794" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Rimmel Lipsticks: in <i>Airy Fairy and Asia</i></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Snjl_IPmvFI/AAAAAAAACaA/Ybrtn0mrK_w/s1600-h/haul1.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Snjl_IPmvFI/AAAAAAAACaA/Ybrtn0mrK_w/s320/haul1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366291828719402066" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Rimmel Lipsticks and Quo Stippling Brush</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I posted two videos on this haul describing each item a bit more in depth so be sure to check it out :)</div>The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-19460215252344360912009-08-02T00:06:00.003-04:002009-08-02T00:08:29.770-04:00UpdateHey girls! Sorry I haven't been posting on my blog, I've been extremely busy and I went away to Canada last weekend. Also this week I have been Youtubing :) I'm back on! You can see my videos in the sidebar or visit:<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/thebergdorfbrunette">http://www.youtube.com/user/thebergdorfbrunette</a></div><div><br /></div><div>My cousin is visiting for the weekend, so I won't be able to post or shoot another video until Tuesday, but I promise there is loads to come!</div><div><br /></div><div>xoxo</div>The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-87255254156848712522009-07-20T19:34:00.003-04:002009-07-20T19:37:16.666-04:00NYX Palettes Haul: Champagne & Caviar + Smokey Eyes<div>I got my NYX haul from <a href="http://www.nonpareilboutique.com/">Nonpareil Boutique</a> yesterday and was I was absolutely ecstatic. I ordered my palettes on a Friday night and on Monday morning I had a confirmation that my order went out. It took about a week for my order to arrive, which is pretty fast I think. I'm not sure if the two palettes I got are completely sold out at Nonpareil yet, but I know that at NYX.com and Cherry Culture.com, they are going very fast. I was lemming 2 other ones- <i>Versus</i> and <i>Romanc</i>e, but I decided against them, because I already have colors similar to them. However, these two I could NOT resist. They are absolutely gorgeous and a must have. I got them for $8 USD each at Nonpareil, but I think everywhere else they are $9 USD each. Before buying at a website, make sure to check if there are any ongoing promotions to get a discount or free shipping. I missed the one at Nonpareil where you got 20% off any NYX purchase :(</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, here are are my precious babies... I will post swatches soon and give a review on their texture once I play around with them a bit more.. enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>NYX Smokey Eyes Palette</b></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SmPwtmj_J1I/AAAAAAAACYk/qFnDsSqgbzo/s1600-h/nyx2.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SmPwtmj_J1I/AAAAAAAACYk/qFnDsSqgbzo/s320/nyx2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360392647737288530" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SmPw8MVVNPI/AAAAAAAACY0/ceIH4CSK1HQ/s1600-h/nyx4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SmPw8MVVNPI/AAAAAAAACY0/ceIH4CSK1HQ/s320/nyx4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360392898394535154" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>NYX Champagne and Caviar Palette</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SmPwtcNIELI/AAAAAAAACYc/mhCQBnvLE54/s1600-h/nyx1.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SmPwtcNIELI/AAAAAAAACYc/mhCQBnvLE54/s320/nyx1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360392644957049010" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SmPw79tLPUI/AAAAAAAACYs/ZGRp0d93jXA/s320/nyx3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360392894468013378" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">If you have these, please let me know how you like them! Thanks :)</div>The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-64737874147305128732009-07-18T23:25:00.003-04:002009-07-19T00:02:28.302-04:00Manhattan Haul: Forever 21 and Strawberry<div style="text-align: left;">So I went to Manhattan again with my future roommate today and had a ball. The main objective? To go to the <b>Forever 21 </b>again in Union Square and go crazy. Of course we did just that.. we caught a 10 am train into the city and got there around 11 am. We took the A C E subway line downtown and walked to Union Square- home to the greatest Forever 21 ever! Haha sorry, I'm a little over dramatic.</div><div><br /></div><div>We spent over 2 hours in the store. She had never been there before and as I was on my first visit, she was overwhelmed and was ecstatic. Below is my haul from Forever 21 and a little blurb about why I decided on the purchase.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sl_y1el45wI/AAAAAAAACXs/_3ibPx728-c/s1600-h/forever5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sl_y1el45wI/AAAAAAAACXs/_3ibPx728-c/s320/forever5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359269082153150210" /></a><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div>I am going to college somewhere north and it will be a bit chilly so to appease the requests of my mom, I had to pick up a little shrug. This one is cute, it has girly frills and ruffles.. perfect to just throw on over a tank top or more revealing shirt.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sl_yQ6-PKMI/AAAAAAAACXk/jFvcitFuxvY/s1600-h/forever4.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 320px; " src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sl_yQ6-PKMI/AAAAAAAACXk/jFvcitFuxvY/s320/forever4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359268454116305090" /></a></div><div>I've been having a thing for skirts lately.. I'm planning on wearing this with a black tank top.. pulling the skirt up high and putting a black belt over the elastic. I already tried it on and it looks really good.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sl_yQjp83tI/AAAAAAAACXc/7rMU2-HMrqM/s1600-h/forever3.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sl_yQjp83tI/AAAAAAAACXc/7rMU2-HMrqM/s320/forever3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359268447857204946" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I did not get this color top, I got it in gray.. the ruffles are gray too on mine so it is muted. I'm going to wear it as a dress, maybe with leggings on underneath. This is from Forever 21's line Twelve by Twelve. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sl_yQQ82EHI/AAAAAAAACXU/QUWFKLSR8vQ/s1600-h/forever2.jpg"></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sl_yQQ82EHI/AAAAAAAACXU/QUWFKLSR8vQ/s1600-h/forever2.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 320px; " src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sl_yQQ82EHI/AAAAAAAACXU/QUWFKLSR8vQ/s320/forever2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359268442836177010" /><br /></a></div><div>The minute I saw this shirt in the store, I knew I HAD to have it. It was so gorgeous and so chic, I grabbed it and went to the dressing room, praying that it fit good and it did! I was so excited. I think it cost around $30 USD which is such an amazing price. This stock picture doesn't do it justice, the rhinestones and detailing on the neck is so cute.</div><div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sl_yQP62adI/AAAAAAAACXM/N0Y8JOeE7w4/s1600-h/forever1.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sl_yQP62adI/AAAAAAAACXM/N0Y8JOeE7w4/s320/forever1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359268442559375826" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I love the color of this shirt, and it's such a simple way to look dressy but casual the same time. The color is so summery and looks great on anyone. I love this top!</div><div><br /></div><div>After we finally made it out of Forever, I had to stop in this store called <b>Strawberry</b>. Honestly, I thought all of their clothes were a bit tacky, but in the back they were having the most amazing shoe sale and I had to get a pair of gladiator sandals. So I picked up the following pair, for just $19.99 USD!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SmKZReETHTI/AAAAAAAACYU/CyNixmDmdx4/s1600-h/shoes1.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SmKZReETHTI/AAAAAAAACYU/CyNixmDmdx4/s320/shoes1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360015031932230962" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></div><div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SmKZRGBxKlI/AAAAAAAACYM/iep3BMwT7Qg/s1600-h/shoes2.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SmKZRGBxKlI/AAAAAAAACYM/iep3BMwT7Qg/s320/shoes2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360015025479166546" style="text-decoration: underline;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>They are from a brand called <b><i>Bamboo</i></b>, I have never heard of them before, but I looked online and if you want to check out Strawberry's website click <a href="http://www.strawberrystores.com/index.php">here</a>. The one I went to was two stores down from the Forever 21 in Union Square. There is a lot of great shopping around there that is affordable so I really recommend making a stop there if you are ever in New York City.</div><div><br /></div><div>I went to the Sephora there too and I was SO proud of myself, because I had a Yves Saint Laurent lipstick in my hand, but I decided not to buy it, even though I had been lemming one for soo long.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, that is my haul for you guys! I'm going to do a video so you can actually see everything I bought. Have a great day!</div></div>The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-6258243820425507622009-07-17T23:15:00.007-04:002009-07-17T23:38:03.085-04:00Fyrianne HaulI am sooo excited! I have gotten so many new shiny things in the past few days and my Fyrianne haul is just a small part of them. I went to Manhattan again yesterday with my roomate-to-be and did some major damage in Forever 21, but I have still yet to post my haul.<div><br /></div><div>I ordered three things from Fyrianne a couple of weeks ago, but I just got my order today. They actually refunded me $4, because they said that my order should have been out sooner and they apologized, which I thought was a very good Customer Service sign.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, onto my haul:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SmE-6T0whJI/AAAAAAAACX0/fjmFZkM69gM/s1600-h/fyri1.jpg"><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SmE-6T0whJI/AAAAAAAACX0/fjmFZkM69gM/s320/fyri1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359634203022492818" /></a><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SmE-6l3wxJI/AAAAAAAACX8/4ttx83Dxvzk/s320/fyri2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359634207866930322" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></div>I ordered the following products:</div><div><ul><li>Mineral Finishing Oil Powder Control</li><li>Velvet Gel-Silica Primer</li><li>Powder Primer</li><li>Snow Leopard Eyeshadow Sample (Free)</li></ul><div>The sole reason I decided to haul from Fyrianne was that I heard that they their products work well with oily skin types... such as myself.. and I was intrigued by their range of items. Based on reviews and recommendations from Makeup Alley, I picked up those particular products. Did I mention that my entire haul was $21 USD????? Each item was like less than $6 USD for the full size. I was really impressed by the inexpensive price and the fact that they gave me $4 back for late shipping. So far I give Fyrianne A+... now I have yet to try out the products and complete my review.</div><div><br /></div><div>Talk to you all soon! Let me know if you have any experience with Fyrianne and/or the products I ordered!</div></div>The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-60177780036746714602009-07-14T19:55:00.020-04:002009-07-14T23:28:51.794-04:00Lush Angels on Bare Skin Cleanser Review<div style="text-align: left;">I'm relatively new to LUSH I do admit, but I am getting to know their products a bit more, and what is worth buying and what is worth trying. I was intrigued by their <b>Angels on Bare Skin</b> cleanser that got many rave reviews and was deemed one of their "best products". So of course I decided to try it out for myself..</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sl0bycal8sI/AAAAAAAACW8/URejSVjDULM/s320/P8140003.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358469685075899074" /><div><br /></div><div>As you can see, there are ground almonds infused in the mixture with lavender oil and rose absolute tones (what is this by the way??). The smell is very herbal which is okay... not unpleasant, but not the best smelling thing in the entire world. I was surprised when I first tried it out, because it came in a huge chunk with a weird texture. You have to take a small pea sized amount of it out and mix it in with water to actually apply it to your face. This is the part that I really don't like... it takes way to much effort for my liking to use it.</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sl0cQ6w4Q1I/AAAAAAAACXE/IRVp02oVJTY/s320/P8140008.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358470208618513234" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">You can see above what it looks like once you add the water. It becomes a very thin consistency with the water, but there are still chunks that don't dissolve. Perhaps I have not found the best technique to use it yet, but after you mix it, the transfer is relatively messy. The almond chunks get all over my sink and there is a lot of fall out from the cleanser from the application.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The pros are that after I do manage to exfoliate my face with it and rinse it off, my skin does feel very smooth and refreshed afterwards. I have very oily skin and I think it did lessen the shine for me after I used it so I am going to continue to try it out and update my review if I feel that the effort put into using it can balance out it's effects. It costs $9.95 for 3.5 oz of it which is really good. The amount you get will last you a lifetime, so I do think it is worth the money. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Have you tried this? Let me know if you have and your thoughts! </div></div>The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-78402708439227957392009-07-12T13:12:00.014-04:002009-07-17T23:40:05.487-04:00Marshalls and Kohl's Haulage<div style="text-align: left;">I went to Marshalls and Kohl's last night and got a few things that I'm pretty happy about. I'll start with my Marshalls haul.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SloaP2HL-tI/AAAAAAAACVc/xAfzR_zkMrI/s320/P8120002.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357623566236646098" /></div><div><br /></div><div>I was sooo happy when I found these. They are <b>Korres Body Milks</b> in<i> Basil Lemon </i>and <i>Bitter Almond</i>. They go for $15 each at Sephora or Korres.com, but I got these babies for $3.99 each! I was so happy, because I recently ordered one from Sephora and paid full retail price (I talk about it in my next video). </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sloa-limVnI/AAAAAAAACVs/vjgJCRbCAzY/s320/P8120003.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357624369242068594" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I've never heard of this brand before, but there were a lot of products by them at my Marshalls, but I decided not to buy any of their other tanning products. They had a tanning mousse and an instant spray tan also. The item shown above is an <i>Island Bronze: Illuminating Bronzing Creme</i> by the brand <b>Bys</b>. I looked the brand up last night, and apparently it's from Australia. If you've ever heard of them or tried their products out please do let me know! I got the creme for $4.99 at Marshalls. I might try some other items from their line if I hear good things about them.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Onto my Kohl's haul...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SlocTAziEzI/AAAAAAAACV0/MP4xUN2efVI/s1600-h/P8120004.JPG"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SlocTAziEzI/AAAAAAAACV0/MP4xUN2efVI/s320/P8120004.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357625819669861170" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I got three <b>Flirt! Squeeze Me Super Shiny Lipglosses</b> in: (from top to bottom)<i> Nectar Fizz, Heavenly Honey and Candy Grapefruit</i>. I haven't tried these out yet, but they are only $12. They are very small though for the price, so don't expect a Juicy Tube size!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SloepJF0aVI/AAAAAAAACWU/Q5sNLAJr5a4/s1600-h/P8120005.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SloepJF0aVI/AAAAAAAACWU/Q5sNLAJr5a4/s320/P8120005.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357628398874421586" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Lastly, this is my favorite part of the haul... I got a <b>Simply Vera by Vera Wang</b> handbag! It's genuine leather and I think it's a gorgeous piece. I was originally like $139 USD, but I got it for $27?? What a steal! I love a great bargain!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So let me know what you think girls, I'm changing up the contest too so look out for some better goodies in the prizes! Talk to you all soon and don't forget to subscribe/check out my Youtube channel!</div>The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-62270465880256295812009-07-09T23:51:00.003-04:002009-07-09T23:58:23.787-04:00Update!Just a quick update girls! I got my Macbook Pro today! I've been playing around on it all day and I love it! I'm going to make a video tomorrow morning and update my blog :) I got a manicure today and I got a highlight yellow color from Essie called Funky Limelight. I'm a bit wary about it to be honest, either it's the color that isn't a good formula or the lady didn't do a very good job.<div><br /></div><div>I also have a drugstore haul coming to you tomorrow in my video also. I picked up hair dye at the store and saw this brand called Brucci which had some really awesome shades of nail polish for only like $2 each. I posted on the Makeup Alley boards about it, and a girl said that they were a pretty good brand. I'm planning to go back with a $20 bill and splurging on colors! Talk to you ladies soon!</div>The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-13881505542494243222009-07-08T00:16:00.003-04:002009-07-09T23:54:38.613-04:00Hey girls!Hey girls! Sorry I haven't been posting in like three days.. gasp! I know, such a long time right? Well I've been away at my college orientation and I just got back a couple of hours ago. I should be posting by tomorrow night again so never fear!<br /><br />I ordered a nice haul from Fyrianne before I left, so I'm really excited to get that. I ordered two of their face primers and a finishing powder, specifially geared towards oily skin. I also should be getting my Mac Book Pro on Friday so woohoo! I'm thinking of starting to make You Tube videos once I get it so... be on the look out! Anyways, have a good day ladies!<br /><br />xoxoThe Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-83489986832723404472009-07-04T12:56:00.010-04:002009-07-04T13:39:21.884-04:00My Favorite Facial Skincare Products- June<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sk-KQyOcOEI/AAAAAAAACVE/ZALBRJoDyAw/s1600-h/skincare.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 235px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sk-KQyOcOEI/AAAAAAAACVE/ZALBRJoDyAw/s320/skincare.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354650502931691586" border="0" /></a><br />I've always gotten a lot of compliments about my skin being very natural and glowy and questions as to what I use etc, etc. I am not very adventurous with my facial products, most are drugstore which is a good thing so all of you can give them a try for little money! I will start from the <span style="font-style: italic;">left to right</span> as to what the item is and how/when I use it.<br /><br /><ol><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Neutrogena Oil- Free Acne Wash</span>: I use this in the shower every night or day, whenever I take a shower. It has 2% salicylic acid for acne control and has these little 'micro beads' which exfoliate the skin. I have used this religiously for years.. I've gone through several tubes of this.. and I will continue to purchase it. I put it on after I shampoo my hair and I let it sit and penetrate my skin while I wash my body then I wash it off in the shower. I recommend doing that, because if it's easier to get all the little beads off your face.<br /></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Neutrogena Rapid Clear- Acne Spot Eliminating Gel</span>: This is just a 2% salicylic acid treatment which I just put on pimples and blemishes when they appear. I put it on overnight and by morning I really do see a reduced amount of redness. I usually use the Clean and Clear one, but I ran out and this one is basically the same thing.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Murad Acne Spot Treatment</span>: This is a 3% sulfur acne treatment which in my opinion is less strong than the salicylic acid ones. I use this when my face is behaving and just rub it on at night if I feel some pimples coming on.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion</span>: This is the little travel size one. I wanted to try it out before buying the big bottle and I LOVE it. It is my new staple and I'm close to running out. I have been using this as my night time moisturizer for the past month. It's lighter than <span style="font-weight: bold;">Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief </span>which I use during the winter. </li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chanel Activateur Purete- Oil Control Purifying Lotion</span>: This is a bit pricey at $38 but soo worth it. I think I might be using it wrong? I use it after I wash my skin and I dab all over my face with a cotton pad before putting my makeup primer on. It does mattify my skin though, which is the reason why I bought it... but I never really figured out how to correctly use it so help!</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Vaseline</span>: Duh.. Vaseline! I use this at night and put a dab on my lips to keep them soft.. I heard that they can stop the natural production of lipids or something?? I don't know.. but I've used this at night for years. During the day, my staple is <span style="font-weight: bold;">Nivea's Kiss of Moisture Chapstick</span>.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Clean and Clear Oil-Free Moisturizer</span>: I've used this for years! Not the Morning Burst one, but the regular one. I honestly can't tell the difference but I love this moisturizer. It is light weight, oil-free and doesn't make my skin too shiny. I use this during the day under my primer or sometimes I mix it in with my liquid foundation. </li></ol>So those are my seven staple items that I reach for every single day. I have a ton more that I could list, but those 7 I have been using religiously for years so I could honestly say that I recommend them all. Please comment and let me know your top facial skincare products! Thanks girls :)The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-8467354434408171412009-07-03T12:10:00.005-04:002009-07-03T12:48:00.405-04:00Accesories: A Turquoise Summer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sk4t2XDgAzI/AAAAAAAACU8/BZrNgtDN-MQ/s1600-h/turquoise.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sk4t2XDgAzI/AAAAAAAACU8/BZrNgtDN-MQ/s320/turquoise.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354267418914980658" border="0" /></a><br />I love turquoise jewelry. I think they are essential for summer and look great with white or black centered outfits. I got all of these at my local jewelry store called <span style="font-weight: bold;">Vines and Roses</span>. Each piece was just under $20 which I think is a really great buy. If you're on Long Island and interested in checking this store out, you can find more information <a href="http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/Vine.And.Roses.Limited.631-549-0300">here</a>.<br /><br />I'm looking to do an <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Accessories Swap</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> </span>from someone from the<span style="font-weight: bold;"> United Kingdom</span>. As you have a ton of really great stores I do not have access to- Accessorize, Topshop, etc. Please let me know if you are interested, I can purchase for you from Forever 21, Urban Outfitters, etc. Just send me an email at <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">thebergdorfbrunette1@gmail.com </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">or just comment me back on this post! Thanks :)</span>The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-5528937233583626352009-07-02T14:35:00.052-04:002009-07-03T12:38:50.756-04:00Day in Manhattan/Haul: Forever 21, Lush, H&MOkay so I had a fabulous day yesterday. I caught the early train at 9:23 into the city with my friend Andrea who attends NYU (New York Univeristy), so she knew her way around pretty well... thank god! We accidentally caught the express Peak hour train in so we had to pay $3 extra each, but we were in the city before 10:30 am which was good. From Penn Station we took the subway downtown to the Greenwich Village area where the big Forever 21 one is located. Before going there, we stopped at<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Starbucks</span> where I got my standard tall, iced vanilla coffee with half and half, two raw sugars and one Splenda. Then we walked to<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Forever 21</span> and it was two floors of complete heaven. Since we were there so close to it opening, everything was neat, organized, spotless and clothes were easy to find. When I walked in, I literally was overwhelmed by the massave amount of cute clothing. It took me 3 trips to the dressing rooms to figure out what to purchase and my damage is below.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Skz-FMEkfSI/AAAAAAAACUE/d5M5FsZUd-Y/s1600-h/f214.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 280px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Skz-FMEkfSI/AAAAAAAACUE/d5M5FsZUd-Y/s320/f214.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353933422129872162" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Skz-Cua2VoI/AAAAAAAACT8/5Q1Z7LivyG0/s1600-h/f213.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 279px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Skz-Cua2VoI/AAAAAAAACT8/5Q1Z7LivyG0/s320/f213.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353933379810514562" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Skz-Aj7WfOI/AAAAAAAACT0/2T0SPmWjw0A/s1600-h/f212.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 281px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Skz-Aj7WfOI/AAAAAAAACT0/2T0SPmWjw0A/s320/f212.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353933342634310882" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Skz9-Weyx4I/AAAAAAAACTs/_oF2ITF6QRI/s1600-h/f211.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 281px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Skz9-Weyx4I/AAAAAAAACTs/_oF2ITF6QRI/s320/f211.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353933304665130882" border="0" /></a>I also got a black, scoop knit tank top, but I couldn't find the picture for it. Anyway, after Forever 21, we passed a store called <span style="font-weight: bold;">Strawberry</span> which I have seen several times around the city, but never actually ventured it. The clothing was unbelievably tacky and cheap in my opinion, but in the back they were having a sale on sandals which caught my eye. We must have spent almost 40 minutes trying shoes on and I was soo close to buying a new pair of gladiator sandals for just $19.99, but I decided against it. Actually I was planning on coming back if I couldn't find another pair, but time didn't allow for that. So then we went to Aerosoles for a quick look and blehh, no luck there.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sk0NZb9OwZI/AAAAAAAACUU/WB1VGElPPQ4/s1600-h/lush1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sk0NZb9OwZI/AAAAAAAACUU/WB1VGElPPQ4/s320/lush1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353950262665855378" border="0" /></a><br />On to <span style="font-weight: bold;">LUSH</span>! Now Andrea has never been in Lush before, heck she hasn't even heard of Lush.. she was a Lush virgin. I introduced her to the wonderful world of handmade soaps and bubble bars and bathbombs.. but she didn't even buy anything for herself. She got the 7 hair items for $15 for her friend's birthday gift, and a massage bar/soap gift pack for her mom's birthday.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sk0Nje-ef9I/AAAAAAAACUc/HtgIXNYiUH4/s1600-h/lush2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sk0Nje-ef9I/AAAAAAAACUc/HtgIXNYiUH4/s320/lush2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353950435275079634" border="0" /></a>I picked up two things as you can see.. the <span style="font-style: italic;">Brazened Honey Mask</span> and a little sample of the <span style="font-style: italic;">Ultra Light Moisturizer</span>. I tried it once and it's heaven for my skin.. I have oily and acne prone on days when I'm PMSing and I can feel the mask working when I put it on for the first time. It's supposed to "exfoliate, detoxify, stimulate and nourish tired skin". Some ingredients include refreshing herbs, fruit juice, spices, ground almonds and moisturizing honey. It was just around $8 USD and so worth it. You have to keep it chilled and it has a shelf life of about a month, because there are eggs in it.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sk0AGIzE2SI/AAAAAAAACUM/NTJ9_HUoWSs/s1600-h/baluchis.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 185px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sk0AGIzE2SI/AAAAAAAACUM/NTJ9_HUoWSs/s320/baluchis.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353935637454313762" border="0" /></a><br />After our LUSH trip, we went to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Baluchi's</span> for lunch. It is a small, chain Indian restraunt that has multiple locations around the city. They have a fabulous lunch special where everything is 50% off the menu (excludes take out). I ordered <span style="font-style: italic;">Chicken Tikka Masala</span> and Andrea got <span style="font-style: italic;">Chicken Vindaloo.</span> I highly recommend my dish if you can't take spicy foods. Andrea's was so spicy, when I tried it, my face started sweating profusely. The restaurant itself feels extremely authentic, due to it's decor as you can see below. This is not my picture by the way, I found it online. The only downside was there as no air conditioning and yesterday I was so hot running around.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sk0PbBwIXtI/AAAAAAAACUk/Lq2vSjJWc8Q/s1600-h/baluchis1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 198px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sk0PbBwIXtI/AAAAAAAACUk/Lq2vSjJWc8Q/s320/baluchis1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353952489014582994" border="0" /></a><br />To find a location in New York or to see their menu, you can visit their website <a href="http://www.baluchis.com/">here</a>. I highly reccomend trying it out if you're in the area! After lunch, I had a <span style="font-weight: bold;">Barnes & Nobles </span>gift card and I wanted to buy a book: <span style="font-style: italic;">The Lie</span> by Chad Kultgen.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sk0QfLFgvjI/AAAAAAAACUs/-rC1UJTA-8o/s1600-h/thelie.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sk0QfLFgvjI/AAAAAAAACUs/-rC1UJTA-8o/s320/thelie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353953659751284274" border="0" /></a><br />Warning, this book is NOT for feminists or women who are easily disgusted by graphic scenes and sexuality. I picked this up one day wandering around a Borders and starting reading it not knowing what it was about, but I could not put it down... so I decided to purchase it yesterday in the city. The Greenwich village store was out of it, so we walked all the way to Union Square where I purchased it there. On our way out, there was a huge <span style="font-weight: bold;">H&M</span> staring at us in the face, so of course we had to go in. I walked out pretty satisfied as I only had to pay $10 USD for this cute, teal colored dress.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sk0Q7lzGEeI/AAAAAAAACU0/UlZQ6MxhQeQ/s1600-h/hm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sk0Q7lzGEeI/AAAAAAAACU0/UlZQ6MxhQeQ/s320/hm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353954147958133218" border="0" /></a><br />After H&M, I realized we were extremely late in catching the 3:43 pm train home, so we literally ran to the subway, ran to Penn Station and at 3:41 pm, caught the <span style="font-weight: bold;">LIRR</span> back home. I did not think we were going to make it, but whadddyaa know... we did. All in all, I had a fantastic day, and I'm already planning my next trip which will be next week. I hope you enjoy reading this long post, so let me know your thoughts!The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-72321699573977105102009-07-01T23:17:00.007-04:002009-07-01T22:29:50.984-04:00Dry Shampoo: Ojon vs. Pssst!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkrVqUpzVtI/AAAAAAAACTk/vX0peDOjmIc/s1600-h/dryshampoo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkrVqUpzVtI/AAAAAAAACTk/vX0peDOjmIc/s320/dryshampoo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353326030158517970" border="0" /></a><br />Dry shampoo. I finally got on the trend and decided to pick up my first bottle- <span style="font-weight: bold;">Psssst!</span> from the drugstore. I was pretty happy with my purchase as it did exactly what it's supposed to do. Refresh your hair and take away the oils without having to wash it. All you have to do is shake the can, hold it like about 6 inches away from your roots and spray. Leave it in for a minute or two and let your hair soak up the product, then brush it out. The only thing that bothered me was that since I have very dark, brown hair, it left streaks of white where I sprayed the product. After about fifteen to twenty minutes, it slowly fades, but you can't just run out of the door after applying it if your hair is dark, because you will look like a skunk! It costs around $6 USD and you can purchase it at any drugstore or <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=94840&catid=11936&trx=GFI-0-BCRP-72739&trxp1=11936&trxp2=94840&trxp3=1&trxp4=1&btrx=BUY-GFI-0-BCRP-72739">here</a> online. For $6, I thought it was a great steal.... until I came across <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ojon's Rub Out Dry Cleanser</span>.<br /><br />Ojon's shampoo is <span style="font-style: italic;">aamaazzingggg</span>. Even though it is smaller than the Pssst!'s size and just a tad more expensive, it is SO worth it. It has the most amazing smell, where the Pssst! one does not have any scent to it. I can't really describe the scent that it has, but trust me it smells amazing. It also does not leave any white streaks or residue in my hair which is perfect, because I can just throw it on if I am in a rush. For comparison, the Pssst! size is 4 oz. while the Ojon size that I purchased is 2 oz. I bought the 2 oz. size from Sephora for$10 USD. The actual full size bottle is 4.5 oz and costs $24 USD. You can purchase the mini one from Sephora <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P209113&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=5787">here</a>.<br /><br />At the end of the day, I tend to reach for my Ojon dry shampoo more, but Pssst! is more affordable and you get more bang for your buck... soo it really is up to you what you deem worthy of purchasing.<br /><br />Let me know if you have tried either and what you think! My fabulous city haul is coming soon, as I had a perfect day today running around in Manhattan!The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-60758174785742682322009-06-30T23:55:00.002-04:002009-06-30T23:57:27.101-04:00City!So I'm a Long Island girl, but I don't get to go into the city as much as I would like... but I'm going to tomorrow! I'm catching an early train into Penn Station with my girlfriend who goes to New York University (NYU) and we're going to walk around and shop. I'm excited and will post pictures and whatever I buy! :)The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-74313541062557216902009-06-29T23:33:00.014-04:002009-06-29T23:57:12.385-04:00Summer Essentials: Dove Clinical Protection Deoderant<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkmIFCSVXQI/AAAAAAAACSs/HjFaMZ5zvwY/s1600-h/dove1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkmIFCSVXQI/AAAAAAAACSs/HjFaMZ5zvwY/s320/dove1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352959252201037058" border="0" /></a><br />A good deodorant, besides blot paper and blot powder is probably on the top of my list for summer's most essential item. Those hot days and humid weather are what can ruin a perfectly cute outfit with pit stains. The best deodorant to combat that? <span style="font-weight: bold;">Dove Clinical Protection</span>. It might be a bit more expensive than your average antiperspirant, since costs about $8-9 USD but it is completely worth it. There are several scents you can get: <span style="font-style: italic;">Wild Rose</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">Cool Essentials</span> and the original <span style="font-style: italic;">Solid, Original Clean</span>.<br /><br />Believe me, I have looked for ages and ages for a good deodorant, as I was blessed with the gene to be able to sweat. Disgusting, I know, but I have found it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkmIHmVcpeI/AAAAAAAACS0/FOLJBx2B5OY/s1600-h/dove2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkmIHmVcpeI/AAAAAAAACS0/FOLJBx2B5OY/s320/dove2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352959296237512162" border="0" /></a><br />The deodorant twists up and the applicator is shown above. One click will do the trick, two turns is how much comes out in the picture. Two is already too much, so it should last quite a long time.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkmIL6IkuAI/AAAAAAAACS8/Q6mlRZ2QZ48/s1600-h/dove3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkmIL6IkuAI/AAAAAAAACS8/Q6mlRZ2QZ48/s320/dove3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352959370271700994" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The deodorant is a strange texture. It's not a gel, but it's not a roll on liquid. It's like a light lotion. The above picture is what is looks like rubbed onto my hand, and then when you rub it in, it almost disappears to flesh tone, but you can see it leaves a really slight, white overtone.<br /><br />It dries quickly, it doesn't stain my clothing and is little black dress friendly, so I highly, highly recommend this deodorant. It is really everything it says it is. It is stopped me from getting those god awful pit stains and I am not worried about having any body odor anymore. So especially for summer, when B.O. can be at it's worst... Dove's Clinical Protection <span style="font-style: italic;">will</span> come in handy. It is can purchased at any drug store for under $10 USD so I would definitley give it a go!The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-78940562180862817162009-06-29T14:39:00.012-04:002009-06-29T15:27:12.121-04:00Nars Haul: Blush/Bronzer DuosDon't forget to enter my <a href="http://thebergdorfbrunette.blogspot.com/2009/06/contest.html">contest</a>!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkkKni6Wq8I/AAAAAAAACSU/LeY-FsitAUQ/s1600-h/nars1%60.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkkKni6Wq8I/AAAAAAAACSU/LeY-FsitAUQ/s320/nars1%60.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352821306609281986" border="0" /></a><br />In light of summer I picked up these two <span style="font-weight: bold;">Nars</span> blush/bronzer duos at Sephora. Now they are quite pricey at $37 USD each, but I am hoping they are quite worth it. I didn't swatch them for you, because each time I did, they wouldn't show up on the camera, but they are very true to the color you can see. You can click the pictures to see them full size and get a better idea of the richness in pigmentation.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkkL5UtDvGI/AAAAAAAACSc/_dQlVGTjm1o/s1600-h/nars2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkkL5UtDvGI/AAAAAAAACSc/_dQlVGTjm1o/s320/nars2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352822711544691810" border="0" /></a><br />(Orgasm/Laguna)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The above duo has the infamous<span style="font-style: italic;"> Orgasm</span> blush which is a peachy-pink shimmer and the <span style="font-style: italic;">Laguna</span> bronzer which is a sheer light brown shimmer. If you don't own Orgasm already, this might be the perfect way for you to pick up both the blush and bronzer for an extra ten dollars.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkkMAa5If7I/AAAAAAAACSk/lqI7JEyJ4Aw/s1600-h/nars3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkkMAa5If7I/AAAAAAAACSk/lqI7JEyJ4Aw/s320/nars3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352822833465032626" border="0" /></a>(Sin/Casino)<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>The <span style="font-style: italic;">Sin</span> blush is a berry color with specks of gold, which I am unsure of at this point. I really am not a fan of blushers with glitter in them, because it accentuates all my blemishes and makes me look even shinier than I already am, so I might like the other duo better. But the <span style="font-style: italic;">Casino</span> bronzer is a darker brown with gold shimmer and that looks gorgeous.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">There is a third duo in</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> Hungry Heart </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">which is a irridescent gold ivory and a pink sand with a golden sheen, but that one seems to light for my NC40 skin tone.</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">I will report back in a week or two with a review of both and which I like better!</span>The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-88135427543783968262009-06-25T12:17:00.010-04:002009-06-29T23:46:19.723-04:00Contest!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkOx4VJ6nMI/AAAAAAAACSM/M_Bjoirr2oM/s1600-h/prized.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 237px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkOx4VJ6nMI/AAAAAAAACSM/M_Bjoirr2oM/s320/prized.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351316363555806402" border="0" /></a><br />So I have a contest for you today! All you have to do is the following:<br /><br />1. Subscribe to my blog- click <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">follow</span> on the side bar.<br />2. Send an email to <span style="font-weight: bold;">thebergdorfbrunette1@gmail.com</span> with your name, address and your blogspot username (so I can check you subscribed).<br /><br />And that's it! I'm going to randomly pick the winner in <span style="font-weight: bold;">July 25th</span>.<br /><br />In the picture above are all the goodies the winner is going to get. I am probably going to do a second and third prize too, but I don't know what they are going to be yet. In the first prize are:<br /><br /><ul><li>Clinique Happy to Be Roll on Perfume</li><li>LUSH Honeybun Bath Bomb</li><li>Necklace</li><li>Clean and Clear Blot Papers</li><li>Dolice Nailpolish</li><li>Missha Nailpolish</li><li>Crabtree & Evelyn Wisteria Body Lotion</li><li>Balance Shampoo</li><li>Prestige Browliner in Earth Brown</li></ul>Enter!! Anyone can enter, you can live anywhere in the world. You don't have to live in the US!The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-59743836693440343782009-06-24T13:36:00.008-04:002009-06-24T13:47:46.896-04:00Sephora Haul 2<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkJkOY_7jKI/AAAAAAAACRA/3MMWRK4yySM/s1600-h/sephorahaul1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkJkOY_7jKI/AAAAAAAACRA/3MMWRK4yySM/s320/sephorahaul1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350949505661111458" border="0" /></a><br />Hey girls! So this is my Sephora Haul 2 for you today. I got:<br /><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ojon </span>Dry Shampoo</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Clinique</span> Line Smoothing Concealer in <span style="font-style: italic;">Medium Honey</span><br /></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Laura Mercier</span> Eyeshadow Quad in <span style="font-style: italic;">Mediterranean Sea</span><br /></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nars</span> Eyeshadow Duo in <span style="font-style: italic;">Key Largo</span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Makeup Forever</span> Mist and Fix</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">DiorShow</span> Mascara in <span style="font-style: italic;">Noir Blac</span>k (waterproof)</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Juice Beauty</span> Sensitive Green Apple Face Peel</li></ul><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkJloFDjCxI/AAAAAAAACRY/ojdfojFIUmE/s1600-h/sephorahaul2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkJloFDjCxI/AAAAAAAACRY/ojdfojFIUmE/s320/sephorahaul2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350951046495800082" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">(Laura Mercier Eyeshadow Quad in Mediteranean Sea)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This quad is absolutely gorgeous. I'm sure you have seen is tons of times on all the beauty blog, but I just picked it up. I actually really wanted the Sahara Sun quad, but they were sold out. I think the colors on that quad are more wearable for me, as I'm not too sure how often I will actually use this!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkJmAPFfdhI/AAAAAAAACRg/pF8VOYk8On4/s1600-h/sephorahaul3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkJmAPFfdhI/AAAAAAAACRg/pF8VOYk8On4/s320/sephorahaul3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350951461505168914" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">(Nars Eyeshadow Duo in Key Largo)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>This is my third Nars eyeshadow duo. They are quite pricey, but soo worth it. The pigmentation on their shadows is amazing too. I absolutely love the right side color- it is a sandy, goldish brown, I should really swatch that for you. This duo is perfect for summer!<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Anyway, I haven't used the other products or really any of them yet from this haul, so I can't really discuss or review them. But I will soon!<br /></div></div></div></div>The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-50286943903315574982009-06-24T13:20:00.003-04:002009-06-24T13:24:25.899-04:00Mascara Challenge<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkJgoQGRAWI/AAAAAAAACQ4/AueMUrJidlo/s1600-h/mascarachallenge.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SkJgoQGRAWI/AAAAAAAACQ4/AueMUrJidlo/s320/mascarachallenge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350945551901852002" border="0" /></a>How many mascaras do you have that are opened and still barely used? Me? I have 7. Now mascaras are not supposed to have a long shelf life either? I think it's sixth months then you throw it away. So who am I to buy yet another mascara- a back up of my favorite <span style="font-style: italic;">Dior Show </span>when I still have seven mascaras I haven't even finished?<br /><br />Well, my <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mascara Challenge</span> is to finish ALL of the opened mascaras before opening my brand new, Dior Show. I tag anyone else who wants to try this to do so and let me know how it goes! Wish me luck!The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-76521321671209593332009-06-21T22:53:00.004-04:002009-06-29T14:54:48.923-04:00Change in Sephora Return PolicyDon't you love how you can return products- new or used <span style="font-weight: bold;">without a receipt</span> and get store credit back without a problem now? Well that's about to change a bit...<br /><br />When I went to Sephora the other day, I asked the girl who was ringing me up about the change in the return policy. It hasn't been instated yet, but she informed me that it will be quite soon. When their new policy is put into play, to make a return without a reciept, they are going to<span style="font-style: italic;"> scan and record</span> your drivers license. This is to prohibit you from making multiple returns without a reciept. If you don't do this often, this shouldn't affect you, but for the vast majority of Sephora go-ers, I would start saving your receipts. I'm not sure why they were starting this up, but I can guess it is due to the economic times and I would assume a small percentage of the items that are returned are simply stolen from the store. Just a heads up ladies!The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-87573385109403093422009-06-20T18:00:00.009-04:002009-06-29T14:57:03.667-04:00Victoria's Secret HaulI went to the mall yesterday for the first time in a bit, and I picked up a few goodies from <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Victoria's Secret</span>. I was more than pleased when I left, because they were having their annual <span style="font-style: italic;">Summer Clearance</span>, and almost everything was at least 75% off.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sj1dlO9lX1I/AAAAAAAACQo/89Rz_zwoXtI/s1600-h/sliceofheaven.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sj1dlO9lX1I/AAAAAAAACQo/89Rz_zwoXtI/s320/sliceofheaven.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349534826638958418" border="0" /></a></div><br />The first thing I picked up as the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Body Double Mist</span> in <span style="font-style: italic;">Slice of Heaven</span> on the left. There are two layers of a 'skin conditioner' and a layer of 'fragrance' which results in a rather quite nice body splash. The scent is really sweet and reminds me of cookie dough. Originally it is $12, but with 75% off... you do the math. On the right, we have the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Body Drink Lotion</span> in again, <span style="font-style: italic;">Slice of Heaven</span>. I haven't used this yet, but it smells nice too. The scent is not as strong as the body mist, but it is very sweet. The lotion cost only $3 with the clearance!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sj1ej-v6iwI/AAAAAAAACQw/-UBC44KkRJs/s1600-h/bikini.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sj1ej-v6iwI/AAAAAAAACQw/-UBC44KkRJs/s320/bikini.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349535904618416898" border="0" /></a><br />Next, I picked up the swim bottom. I already had the top, but I never bought the bottom. I was actually just going to go to Old Navy and get a white bottom, but the matching one was only $9.99 on clearance so I snatched that up. And they even had it in my size :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sj1df9BlSJI/AAAAAAAACQg/xEKQHL6VKsw/s1600-h/lips.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/Sj1df9BlSJI/AAAAAAAACQg/xEKQHL6VKsw/s320/lips.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349534735924545682" border="0" /></a><br />I didn't even see these till I had already paid for my previous items and I was leaving the store. Now these are probably my favorite things I got yesterday- they are called <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lip Butters</span>. They were such a bargain. Each one was only $2 from $8 and the original price is not even that bad. The shades are really gorgeous- I opened the <span style="font-style: italic;">Fresh</span> one, and it's a pink/nude lip and is really moisturizing too. I'm thinking of going back to get a ton of these just to have. On the Victoria's Secret website, they have a 3 for $21 deal going on, but I would check your store first... you can get 3 for $6. Anyway, you can still check them out <a href="http://www2.victoriassecret.com/commerce/onlineProductDisplay.vs?namespace=productDisplay&origin=onlineProductDisplay.jsp&event=display&prnbr=CP-233028&cgname=OSMKPLIPZZZ&rfnbr=2533">here</a> if your store is sold out of them already.<br /><br />I bought some things in Sephora too, so look out for that post tomorrow!The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-34132466564222280662009-06-16T08:47:00.004-04:002009-06-16T08:51:09.245-04:00MAC Sale! 25% Off<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SjeUmwMuDSI/AAAAAAAACQY/DSnsgkcU_xY/s1600-h/061609new_ff_txt.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SjeUmwMuDSI/AAAAAAAACQY/DSnsgkcU_xY/s320/061609new_ff_txt.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347906476019944738" border="0" /></a><br />Yes, yes it is true! Get <span style="font-weight: bold;">25% </span>off your entire MAC shopping cart online. Just use the code: <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">SAVE25</span>. The only exceptions are Viva Glam products, gift cards and e-gift cards. This offer is available only through <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">June 16- June 18</span> so start shopping!The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-18200184048129140142009-06-15T23:04:00.010-04:002009-06-16T08:46:52.100-04:00Oily Skin Essentials: MAC Blot PowderSo summer is finally here.. and so is the humidity and stickiness. I don't know about you, but that means oily skin and my makeup falling off of my face for me! It is a terrible time of year for those blessed with oily skin so my two essential products for keeping your oily skin matte during the summer are: <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">blot powders</span><span style="font-style: italic;">.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SjcMDyg9ddI/AAAAAAAACQI/jINfcgxYy6g/s1600-h/faceblot3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SjcMDyg9ddI/AAAAAAAACQI/jINfcgxYy6g/s320/faceblot3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347756341764912594" border="0" /></a>(MAC Blot Powder in Light<span style="font-style: italic;"> -left- </span>and Medium Dark <span style="font-style: italic;">-right-</span>)<span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;">My favorite blot powder to use is by MAC- they are $21 USD each and can be purchased on the MAC website <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT159&PRODUCT_ID=301">here</a>. They come in 5 different shades, ranging from <span style="font-style: italic;">Light</span>, shown above to <span style="font-style: italic;">Deep Dark</span>. The blot powder contains Mica and Silica which absorbs the excess oil on the face and it helps reduce the shine on the surface of the skin. The blot powder comes with a puff, but throw it away, it is useless. My recommendation is to use a kabuki brush- I use the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bare Escentuals Full Coverage Kabuki Brush</span>, while others really like the <span style="font-weight: bold;">MAC 182 Buffer Brush</span>. Anything brush that has a dense, packed bristles should work.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SjcMHA09F9I/AAAAAAAACQQ/4rDkUwjoi-g/s1600-h/faceblot4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SjcMHA09F9I/AAAAAAAACQQ/4rDkUwjoi-g/s320/faceblot4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347756397146478546" border="0" /></a>(Light swatch -<span style="font-style: italic;">left</span>- and Medium Dark swatch -<span style="font-style: italic;">righ</span>t-)<br /></div><br />The <span style="font-style: italic;">Light</span> blot powder is white, but on contact with the skin has no coloration. I had to really swatch both a lot to get even the faintest hint of color shown above. Honestly, when I put either on my face, I can't tell the difference of what shade it is. For reference, I am NC40 and I expected the <span style="font-style: italic;">Medium Dark</span> to be a lot darker than what it is. However, it works perfectly fine, so purchasing a darker shade is not necessary in my opinion.<br /><br />Do you love MAC Blot Powder too? Or have you had a bad experience? Let me know how you get on!The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010293964333663453.post-66295551493802244272009-06-14T19:15:00.014-04:002009-06-15T23:01:24.691-04:00Stila Eye Trio- Champange and Gold Glow Reviews<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SjWFRJtL_vI/AAAAAAAACPg/Q-U2f27WC_8/s1600-h/EYETRIO.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SjWFRJtL_vI/AAAAAAAACPg/Q-U2f27WC_8/s320/EYETRIO.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347326662282051314" border="0" /></a><br />I absolutely love these Stila Eye trios. The left one is called<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Champagne Glow</span> and the right one is called <span style="font-weight: bold;">Gold Glow</span>. They are baked to get a "sheer, never chalky application" according to the Stila site. The three shades are supposed to be used as a base, crease shadow and eye liner. All of them can be used wet, but the middle shade on each is the eyeliner shade.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SjWF0QLe97I/AAAAAAAACPo/WrHHOdlE4zM/s1600-h/swatch1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SjWF0QLe97I/AAAAAAAACPo/WrHHOdlE4zM/s320/swatch1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347327265315157938" border="0" /></a>(<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Gold Glow</span>, click for bigger picture of swatches)<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SjWGKcU7dzI/AAAAAAAACPw/VYzQowba3IY/s1600-h/swatch2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-n65IjKYeNQ/SjWGKcU7dzI/AAAAAAAACPw/VYzQowba3IY/s320/swatch2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347327646533121842" border="0" /></a>(<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Champagne Glow</span>, click for bigger picture of swatches)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The color payoff on both is amazing. They are richly pigmented and well worth the hefty price tag of <span style="font-weight: bold;">$28</span> USD. That might seem like a lot, but I don't think I will ever run out of either shadow. I've had Champange Glow for over a year now, and I've only made a slight dip in the middle shade. The stay power is really great also, I use them on top of Urban Decay Primer Potion. If you have dry lids, the shadow could be a problem, because it is baked, but my lids are really oily so I haven't had a problem yet. All in all, I highly recommend both of these trios, and I lemming the third, which is called <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bronze Glow</span>. These are honestly, perfect for summer- you don't need a lot of makeup over that gorgeous tan and these shades are the perfect compliment! They can be purchased at the Stila website or Sephora.<br /><br /></div></div>The Bergdorf Brunettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088320377878658351noreply@blogger.com0