With summer already upon us, it’s probably about that time to purchase a bathing suit; that is if you haven’t already taken the plunge. As for me, I hate buying swimsuits. Dressing room mirrors and barely there attire are so not my friend! However, I may have a solution to your summertime blues — Lisa Curran swimwear.

Lisa began creating bathing suits about 10 years ago, taking matters into her own hands after experiencing difficulty purchasing them for herself. She explains, “I could never find a bikini that fit well, and I wanted to be able to mix and match my tops and bottoms.” More »

Want to feel glamorous and get a one-of-a-kind gift for your new husband? No, I’m not talking about getting some sort of cosmetic procedure before your wedding day. How about some photos meant for his eyes only? A new trend among young brides these days is Boudoir Photography. This type of photography allows the groom to glimpse a more sensual side of his bride.

Most woman love to feel beautiful and glamorous, and some get breast augmentation, liposuction or tummy tuck surgery in order to achieve that feeling. But if you’re not sure about undergoing a plastic surgery procedure, why not give this a try? More »

By: Amy ~ From Marmalade Pink

I’m happy to be here on Beauty Chat to introduce you to Marmalade Pink. Marmalade Pink is a fun, fabulous co-operative of some of the hottest independent businesses in the country. Here you will find talented women designers, artisans, and business owners who provide consumers with truly unique products and top-notch customer service. Our collective shops offer jewelry, artwork, spices, clothing, accessories, home linens, bath and body products, and even psychic readings!

We have so many things to enhance your natural beauty; you can be renewed, bejeweled, and pampered head to toe. Literally, you can get everything from shampoo to toe rings! But, why shop with us? For one, we offer a socially-conscious shopping you can feel good about. By shopping with our retailers, you are supporting the small businesses that make our country’s economy stronger and more vital. Also, many of our members’ products are eco-friendly (gorgeous cloth napkins, anyone?) Some are even downright good for you; take for instance, handmade soap.

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Congrats to Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog, who was selected to win our “foot facelift” prize from “Do your Feet Lack Bling?” Just in time for summer, this lucky lady will receive a Pedi kit, toe ring and a crystal glass nail file from our friends at Barefoot Bling!

Want to win fab freebies for yourself? Be sure to enter Beauty Chat’s contests!

Besides my boyfriend, it’s the only other thing I can’t stand to be without – my purse!

A good handbag has been my best friend for the past 23 years. Your purse can be a reflection of how you live your life, upkeep yourself, and in some cases, it may be as important as a first impression.

Most women are usually striving to look their best. From our hair, to our body, skin, and clothes, we are always dressed to impress. So why not complete the package with an insanely cute purse? It can be an important staple of your fashion statement, while serving the dual purpose of carrying around all your necessary belongings to make it through the day. Because of this, it is essential that a handbag meet both needs of the day. More »

How many times have you happily traveled to your local beauty salon to get your nails done, only to be disappointed by a poorly applied coat of polish that easily chips away? If you’re like me, plenty of times!

In my quest to find an alternative to paying a manicurist for a less-than satisfactory result, I came across French Tip Dip. Ladies, let me tell you, after trying this product myself I assure you that this polish system works!

Created in 2004 by April Baxter, who also developed Innovative Beauty Inc. (which produces bubblegum scented polish remover) at the same time, French Tip Dip is a reliable way to attain a beautiful set of nails. More »

Congrats to our blogger friend, Beauty Tyrant, who was selected to win our Original Bombshell prize! Just in time for the approaching summer, this lucky lady will receive a “Love at First Light” SPF 30 daily moisturizer — perfect for preserving skin from damaging sunrays.

Want to win fab freebies for yourself? Be sure to enter Beauty Chat’s contests!

Today I am sharing my new obsession: toe rings. I had never tried toe rings before because I could never find one that fit quite right. Well I have now, and I am hooked! Being the resident Beauty Chat pedi snob, I have to share anything that makes my feet cute! I am always looking for new and exciting things that provide a sort of non-invasive “foot facelift.”

I located this company called Barefoot Bling (cute name, huh?), which specialize in custom-fitted toe rings. I immediately added them as a friend on myspace before going to their main Web site. After looking through many cute rings, I contact the company’s owner, Amy.

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Running Hollywood Pin-Ups and Original Bombshell, two emerging companies that are equally successful in their own right, Amber LeVonne can easily be characterized as a thriving entrepreneur. She has taken her interests and brought them to the public, while creating an ever-growing buzz among everyday consumers and celebrities alike.

If being a self-starting businesswoman sounds appealing to you, follow LeVonne’s advice, “Have faith in your God-given talent and don’t ever give up. Where there’s a will, there’s a way!”

Always happy to support people and products that we believe in, Beauty Chat is proud to introduce you to LeVonne’s endeavors:

After being asked to use her rhinestone-applying abilities at a 2002 Academy Awards event, she decided to go into business for herself. Then, Hollywood Pin-Ups was born. Adorning items such as clutches, hair brushes, lip gloss tubes, and much more with Swarovski crystals, her work represents a refined, sophisticated beauty.

LeVonne personally designs the pieces herself, developing creations and/or fulfilling the requests made by customers such as Ashlee Simpson and Eva Longoria. The Hello Kitty clutch pictured with Paris Hilton above was even featured on VH1. LeVonne dished about Hilton, “Paris is a very polite and a sweet customer, and has a lot of my designs.” More »

a’ris’to’crat (noun): a member of the nobility or the highest social class in the county.

And just like the name, Aristocrat, is a refined, high-quality denim line that is a cut above the rest. Even more, this brand is eco-friendly and celebrates going green year-round.

Created by Bob Bak, an innovative designer/chemist who obtained a degree in chemistry at London University College, Aristocrat promotes the importance of quality denim. An added bonus — it is done in an earth conscious, chemical-free manner.

Before introducing Aristocrat in Spring 2007, Bak worked as an independent developer in Italy. During that time, he came up with denim dyes and washes for a handful of impressive brands, such as Chanel, Cavalli, Diesel, and others. Now that he has stepped out with his own line, Bak is able to have full control over his own design process. More »