The Gallery Diagonal Stitch Jacket ($98): Your perfect winter-to-spring coat. We love the flattering swing shape and cool "sunburst" stitching on the back. Plus, the high neck means you can forgo a scarf and still stay cozy. In seagrass and basic black.
If you're convinced that a personal makeup artist would solve your every problem, then the Stila Paint Your Pout Red ($45) lip palette is for you. A lip smoother, three shades of red lip color and lip brush provide the tools you need to create your perfect red lip—but if you're still at a loss, simply push a button and a Stila makeup artist will talk you through the application steps for the look you're craving. As for false eyelash application, however, you're still on your own.
Are you ready for your closeup? Not so much? No worries, the Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z300 Digital Camera ($239) will filter out your every flaw. This little camera boasts a "makeup function," which detects shiny spots and blemishes, then smooths them out to be undetectable to the naked eye—kinda like celeb airbrushing for mere mortals.
What's your excuse to eat dessert first/every night/right now? This set of four Dessert Excuse Plates ($20) does the talking for you, with witticisms like, "Have another, they're small," and "We'll have two forks, please" emblazoned on each. The feel-good plates arrive prettily packaged in a hat box for gift giving.
Sponsorship
If you've got a product or service that you'd like to promote on Outblush, click here to find out about our advertising opportunities. |
Intimissini, the sexy Italian lingerie line, has been making Italian ladies lovely (and Italian men swoon) for the past several years. And now, with Intimissini Bikini Panties & Plunge Demi Bra ($13-30), American girls can get a piece of the action at last. This set dresses up your basics with gorgeous lace and classic colors. Meanwhile, the bra boasts underwire cups and pockets made to hold gel enhancements, should the twins need a little extra "oomp."
Talk about zen—this easy Grow Your Own Bonsai Village ($25) allows you to create your own little piece of flowery paradise. The mix of exotic bonsai varieties includes lilac, pea shrub and beauty bush, as well as decorative extras, like a jovial Buddah statue, and authenticity-adding boulders.
If there's one lesson we took from 2008, it was that, whether you're a Mac or a PC, you're pretty damn set on your choice. So may we recommend bringing that passion to fashion with Creative Dexterity Mac/PC Jewelry ($50-100)? Created by hand, each ring, necklace, or earring set comes from actual computer keys before being beautifully re-purposed for your wearing/bragging pleasure.
File this one away under "kick ass"—the Natural stone Nail File ($32). Straight from the Pyreness Mountains, this pretty little limestone file will never wear down or tear up your nails. With three sides for smooth finishing, a coarser one for filing down, and a case to keep it nice, this is one tool you gotta have. [Thanks to Uncrater, Matt!]
Finally found: A fabulous way to display those festive fotos photos—this set of five Foto Flower Mini Frames ($11). These cute metallic paper frames are each clipped to a long "stem" and can display a picture on both sides. Throw 'em in a real bouquet for a surprising artsy look, or "plant" them in your pen holder for perma-cheer.
Woah. All we can say about the Rotho Twin Wet & Dry Vacuum ($1,569) is that you're never gonna want to hide it in the closet. This canister vacuum can be used dry for standard vacuuming, or with the included cleaning solution for intense spray-action cleaning, as well as fast liquid removal. Plus—OK, guess we can say more about the Twin—the device's HEPA-Aquafilter ensures that an impressive 99.9% of pet hair, odors and allergens go out the door with your dirt.
With these Adidas Top Ten Hi Sneakers ($70) on your feet, you're a shoe-in for fashion favorite. Originally created in 1979, these funky sneaks have been updated for their 30th birthday with bright, bold colors and a high wattage gloss finish.
Your eyes are your canvas, and the Bobbi Brights Eye Palette ($70) your inspiration. This fold-out kit features a full-sized mirror and is packed with 35 soft matte shades (all of which are brand new and boast names like Gumdrop, Honey Bell and Jade). With the Brights Eye Palette, Bobbi Brown has proven to us yet again what we've known since the age of five—a girl can never have too much makeup.
Rock on, rockstar, and look damn good while you do it, with this Aly & AJ Heart Shaped Guitar for PS2 ($50). Uber girly gaming guitar boats ultra-sensitive strum and whammy bars, and is designed to work with both Rock Band and Guitar Hero.
Three times cheaper than a gym membership and about five times more fun, it's our newest fitness obsession— Never Mind Aerobics: Here's Punk Rope ($20). This fast-paced DVD features a 50-minute, full body workout that focuses on jump roping and fun conditioning drills, all set to groovin' rock music (a 20 track CD is included). Perfect for all levels of fitness (although be prepared to break a sweat!), this is one workout that makes your traditional New Year's resolution actually attainable.
We're in love with this Dutch-designed Karacoma Sofa ($13,642) and it's easy to see why. Inspired by the layers and textures of nature, this striking sofa combines three different bright mismatch-y fabrics and three different degrees of firmness for a piece that fairly screams "notice me!" [via]
Outblush is a blog for girls who love to shop. Our staff digs up the best clothes, home stuff, beauty items, and more. New items are posted every weekday — bookmark us, sign up for email updates, or grab our RSS feed. Send tips and requests.
Ads by Google
Elsewhere