Archive for February 17th, 2010

Daily Diamond: Tarte Natural Gel Lip Stains

February 17th, 2010 by Catherine
Eeny, meeny, meiny mo...

Eeny, meeny, meiny mo...

After years of wearing nothing but lip gloss, I’ve begun dabbling in formulas that last beyond my morning cup of coffee. These lip stains from Tarte caught my eye, having learned they’re made with the same technology as my beloved blush. But unlike original stain formulas, these don’t suck the moisture right out of your lips, which is great news for me and my parched pucker.

{Natural Lip Stain, Tarte, $24.00}

Gimme, gimme s’more.

February 17th, 2010 by Catherine

During the summer, my favorite treat is definitely a s’more. There’s nothing more delicious than crunchy graham crackers, gooey marshmallows, and melty chocolate to culminate any evening. But without a working fireplace or gas stove, I’m out of luck trying to roast marshmallows indoors for the next few months. So with that in mind, would it be out of line to buy the Micro S’more? Marketed as the “10 Second Treat that’s Fun to Eat”, it’s enough convincing for me and my sweet tooth that we need this now…

MicroSmore Technology?

MicroSmore Technology?

Short on space.

February 17th, 2010 by Catherine

I’ve learned from living in New York that you can never have enough storage space. Closets and whatnot are key to a healthy existence, otherwise I begin to feel cramped and crowded in an already cramped and crowded city. So, what’s a girl to do when she still needs to cook and can’t afford to waste too much space on equipment? Opt for space-saving designs like the ones below.

{Joseph Joseph Nesting 8 Multicolored Bowls, $59.00}
{Joseph Joseph Nesting 8 Multicolored Bowls, $59.00}

With all the essentials you need to prep a meal, the bowls tuck away neatly when you’re done.

{Alessi Giovannoni Toaster, $199.00}
{Alessi Giovannoni Toaster, $199.00}

The price is a little steep for a toaster, but when you’ve got no counter space to spare, this thin design will tuck away neatly and discretely.

{Folding Colander, $22.00}
{Folding Colander, $22.00}

Stores perfectly flat for convenient storage.

All images courtesy of The Conran Shop.

For more information on other space-saving kitchen ideas, check out this article from Southern Living.