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I never pass at the chance to sing L'Occitane's praises, so when I came across a super-cute gift set at beautysak.com, I couldn't wait to tell you all about it. The Try Me Shea Kit ensconces best-selling products like the shea butter shower cream (1.1 oz.), shea butter body lotion (1.1 oz.), shea butter shampoo (1.1 oz.), shea butter conditioner (1.1 oz.), milk shea butter face soap (1.7 oz.), and shea hand cream (0.5 oz.) within the cutest little travel pouch. I don't now about you, but I'm a sucker for makeup bags of all shapes, colors and sizes, and really do think they make great gifts. Plus, I think this set would totally please a plethora of mommy-types--from the crunchiest granolas to the biggest brand name whores.
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Limited Edition for Summer 2009, this awesome kit by Sephora packs everything you need to keep your look chic and sizzlin’ hot this season including: Harmony Trio Bronzer in apricot, Mini Bronzer Brush, Super Shimmer in precious pink, Flashy Liner Waterproof in deep black, Waterproof Mascara in black. $30, sephora.com
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Convenient, easy-to-use and packed with anti-bacterial ingredients, these portable pens are simple, go-to solutions for problematic skin and pesky pimples.
DR. BRANDT BLEMISHES NO MORE™ SPOT BLOTTER & CONCEALER
A tinted formula conceals as it heals, removing impurities and preventing future breakouts in one step. $25, drbrandtskincare.com
CLEARASIL ULTRA PIMPLE BLOCKER PEN
Stop zits dead in their tracks with this clear formula that contains two percent Salicylic Acid. $9.99, drugstores
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In honor of the 135th Kentucky Derby this weekend (May 2), I suggest you whip up a batch of these as you watch the races with friends and family.
recipe courtesy of Bill Samuels via foodnetwork.com
serves 12
Ingredients
- 4 cups bourbon
- 2 bunches fresh spearmint
- 1 cup distilled water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Powdered sugar
Directions
To prepare mint extract, remove about 40 small mint leaves. Wash and place in a small bowl. Cover with 3 ounces bourbon. Allow the leaves to soak for 15 minutes. Then gather the leaves in paper toweling. Thoroughly wring the mint over the bowl of whisky. Dip the bundle again and repeat the process several times.
To prepare simple syrup, mix 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of distilled water in a small saucepan. Heat to dissolve sugar. Stir constantly so the sugar does not burn. Set aside to cool.
To prepare mint julep mixture, pour 3 1/2 cups of bourbon into a large glass bowl or glass pitcher. Add 1 cup of the simple syrup to the bourbon.
Now begin adding the mint extract 1 tablespoon at a time to the julep mixture. Each batch of mint extract is different, so you must taste and smell after each tablespoon is added. You are looking for a soft mint aroma and taste-generally about 3 tablespoons. When you think it's right, pour the whole mixture back into the empty liter bottle and refrigerate it for at least 24 hours to "marry" the flavors.
To serve the julep, fill each glass (preferably a silver mint julep cup) 1/2 full with shaved ice. Insert a spring of mint and then pack in more ice to about 1-inch over the top of the cup. Then, insert a straw that has been cut to 1-inch above the top of the cup so the nose is forced close to the mint when sipping the julep.
When frost forms on the cup, pour the refrigerated julep mixture over the ice and add a sprinkle of powdered sugar to the top of the ice. Serve immediately.
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