Melanie’s Desires Du Jour

Post at 2009-07-06 10:00:01 | 5746 views

1) Pop Double Duty Bronzer, $26 Finally, the perfect solution to the blush versus bronzer dilemma! Every makeup artist I’ve ever talked to preaches th

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1) Pop Double Duty Bronzer, $26
Finally, the perfect solution to the blush versus bronzer dilemma! Every makeup artist I’ve ever talked to preaches that you can’t use one without the other, and with this cute compact from Pop Beauty you get both. One of the shades is perfect for adding all over glow to your face (without a hint of orange, so not cute), and the other is ideal for adding a pop of pink to your cheeks. Fun and easy!

2) Rescue Beauty Nail Polish in Fruaglista, $18
I’ll admit, initially I was a little thrown but this uber sparkly shade—I had flashbacks to the glitter nail polishes from my middle school days. But when painted on the shimmer metallics are surprisingly wearable, grown-up, and fun. The ideal shade to get you out of a nude nail polish rut. It’s like confetti for your nails!

3) Lipstick Queen Chinatown Glossy Pencils, $20
I have yet to see another product like this. Yes it looks like a pencil, but the color goes on shiny instead of matte! Don’t ask,  I have no idea how they do it, I just know that it’s the coolest form of lip gloss I’ve seen in forever. The neon brights are right on trend with the fun and flirty hues that are in for spring. They come in five different shades; I love the Chase color, a sheer lush watermelon. Scrumptious.

4) Shu Uemura Cleansing Oils, $28-$35
It may seem counterintuitive to use an oil to wash your face, but trust me this one is amazing. My skin feels clean, super hydrated and not greasy at all. There’s a slew of different formulas specially made to target all skin types, each of which comes in a fun bright color (I use the pink) that looks much prettier than your typical bottle of face wash.

5) 479º Popcorn, Packs of 4 $33-$38
There are few snacks I enjoy more than popcorn. And sure the microwavable kind is delicious, but I’m even more into yummy gourmet versions. My absolute favorite comes from 479º Popcorn–fun fact, that’s the temp at which the corn kernels pop! They make the most amazing, delish, ORGANIC kinds, in a ton of interesting flavor combos. Founder Jean Arnold only started the company last September and has already been featured on Oprah’s O List (not to mention now on my Desires blog!). You must try all the flavors ASAP. I love them all but could live off of the Black Truffle & White Cheddar.

6) Yansi Fugel Travel Jersey Collection, $448
Cozy and comfy, this new collection from designer Yansi Fugel is all about multi-purpose wear. The cashmere wraps are not only totally stunning but can seriously be worn in approximately a thousand different ways: as a shawl, a wrap, even a skirt. They are the ideal item when trying to not over pack for a summer weekend getaway, something I def need to work on. Word on the street is that Khloe Kardashian and Madonna are fans!

7) Marc Jacobs Heart Flats, $795
Super reminiscent of the ‘80s, these adorable python flats are decorated with brightly colored heart cutouts. I’ve decided that it’s impossible to not look at them without feeling happy! Plus there’s something about them that reminds me of jellies a little! I want them to rock with cute denim cut-offs and a little tee for summer weekends.

8 ) Summer Cocktails at Cellar Bar at The Bryant Park Hotel
Such a fun and chic place to go for drinks on a simple summer evening. To celebrate the hot nights to come, Cellar Bar just introduced four new delectable beverages to their menu, all of which have slightly scandalous names (think Hedonism and Foreplay) which makes me love them that much more. Pleasure and Pain is rum mixed with OJ and pineapple juice…scrumdiddlyumptious!

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