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Have you heard of Birchbox? It's the latest beauty products sampler-in-a-box that's been generating a whole lot of buzz — and with good reason. For $10 per month (or a one-time $110 payment for a full year), you can try out four to five larger-size high-end samples from brands such as NARS, Deborah Lippmann, Stila, Phyto, and Too Faced. There are even plenty of opportunities to earn points Read more
It's FREE sample alert time again and this time it's allergy medication. I'd say it's very appropriate since this is one of the worst allergy seasons ever. Alavert, the makers of the quick-dissolving tablets that melt in your mouth and provide non-drowsy, 24-hour allergy relief are offering FREE samples right now. They come in two flavors - Original Mint and Citrus Burst. Personally, I like to Read more
If you're a product sample junkie, then you'll be a sucker for the latest in super-sized swag. As opposed to tiny samples in magazines, NewBeauty is offering subscription-only mailings of TestTube™ sized samples in conjunction with retailers and cosmetics companies. Although they aren't totally free, for just $25 you get an estimated net worth of $200 in samples along with a brochure that Read more
If you'll be doing some department-store beauty buying today or tomorrow, we highly recommend that you check out Barneys, because the "Love Yourself" gift with purchase it's currently offering is one of the best we've ever seen. It has everything a beauty fanatic could want, including a full-sized Deborah Lippmann nail polish, Lipstick Queen lip color, and Sunday Riley lip gloss. There are also a Read more
It's well-known lore that oysters can really titillate the palate (among other things), so I consulted Parke Ulrich, executive chef at Waterbar Restaurant in San Francisco, for tips on crafting the perfect oyster plate at home. Constructing a carefully curated selection of oysters is a bit of an art, much like creating a cheese plate. According to Chef Ulrich, oysters "have a great sense of Read more
Between the Bread has a knack for offering up drool-inducing photos and descriptions of the many sandwiches she samples. But her story of her most recent encounter with Peg Leg Pete's fried grouper sandwich has given us a major craving. I have already sung the praises of Peg Leg Pete's fried grouper sandwich, but one visit wasn't enough. So on my last trip to Pensacola, dad, Dee, and I took Read more
For me, iPhoneography is becoming an obsession, so of course, I'd want to load up on apps and tools to help me take better pics. First up, the Wide/Macro Phone Lens ($20) from Photojojo. The lens is easy to install onto any phone — just apply the included metal sticker ring around your phone lens (there are several that fit just about any phone, including those with flash), and your macro lens Read more
Ah, love. Whether it's found on board an intergalactic spaceship, while running from a zombie invasion, or amid a battle of good vs. evil, love can be discovered in any science-fiction scenario. We've pulled together a sampling of our favorite sci-fi character quotes on L-O-V-E in time for Valentine's Day. Now, this list is in no way exhaustive: we want to hear what your favorite lines about Read more
David Beckham was sporting a star scarf as he left his hotel in London today. He's been on the go in the UK all week as he promotes his new bodywear collection for H&M. David launched the underwear line at the brand's flagship store yesterday and celebrated the exciting project with a bash last night. He started at the Henry Moore Courtyard, where he was joined by Victoria's parents, Jackie Read more
We know that looks aren't everything, but man — the new Nikon Coolpix P310 is quite a looker. Coming with a retro-styled bod and a 16MP sensor, it's the pocket cam for professionals, and a great investment for mobile photographers who want a little more power behind their pics. The camera itself comes with a 3-inch LCD screen on the back, improved image stabilization, 19 scene modes, full Read more
