Bobbi Brown Cabana Corals Spring 2010
February 12, 2010 Usually, when I think about anything with coral shades, it reminds me of the bright orange stuff from decades past. Luckily for us, Bobbi Brown has some refreshing and modern hues from their Cabana Corals makeup collection.
The line contains a whole range of corals (pink, nude, and true coral) to fit each skin tone. I myself have never owned any makeup with coral, but I'm pleasantly surprised by how well some of these products worked out.
Bobbi Brown Cabana Corals Collection
I've never tried their famous Shimmer Brick until now, but the Pink Quartz compact gave a nice, soft glow, with just a hint of warming coral. If you haven't been sleeping enough hours, this will give your face a lively visage.
There are five new shades for the metallic and regular lipsticks. I tried the metallic Coral Reef (medium pink coral), which lent a very light and neutral lip color. The Cabo Coral (warm pink coral) lipstick was a teensy bit too bright for my tastes, so I dabbed on the new Coral Sand (golden peach) Shimmer Lip Gloss to soften it up. The result looked so pretty I felt that perhaps springtime is really coming soon...
Check out the entire collection at www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com.
For editorial consideration, a product sample was provided for this review.
Grace Wedge in patent leather and ecru metallic
Architectural lines are brought to life by a Mediterranean color palette. I love the clean and polished look on the Joan Sandal. I especially like the sexy tapered heel - it makes the overall look more feminine. This sandal also comes in a black embossed python and a cognac calf leather.
Joan Sandal in sabbia embossed python
The Grace flats look pretty comfy; these also come in coral, gold embossed python and black patent. Now, if you want height, these Grace wedge sandals should do the trick. The curvy straps on this smokin' wedge makes it on my list for Spring.
Grace Flats & Grace Wedge Sandals
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Radley London's Alcester Medium Multi-Way Bag
The 
Marsden A4 Tote
As an everyday bag, the 
Ormskirk Medium Hobo Grab Bag
I do love this red shade on the 
Pocket Bag (medium size)
And let's not forget their signature 
If you're a major klutz in the kitchen, there's a Valentine's Day Dinner for Two that you can pick up for $39.99. It includes a Shrimp Bisque, Spinach and Beet Salad, Root Vegetable Gratin and a Cherry Balsamic Glazed Game Hen. Not too shabby for forty bucks.
And...the sweets. Coracao Confections has some healthy raw chocolates made from fair trade and organic Ecuadorian cacao. They're packed with organic superfoods and sweetened with agave nectar and coconut sugar. Best of all, these treats are wheat, gluten, soy and dairy free.
Just head over to 
If you can afford to splurge a bit, the INDULGE set is only $184 (61% off - originally $470). This deluxe pleasure set has a LITTLE GOLD silent (and waterproof) 24k Gold Vibrator, an ICONIC vibrating ring, and two EMBER Massage Oil Candles (TRUFFLE + GARDENIA and GINGER + DATE).
Don't forget to check out their website for V-day goodies under $35, or the new 
The estate seems like a paradise that's far away from reality. Your mind will stop obsessing about the fifty emails that you need to deal with, and the concept of relaxation is at the forefront of your mind. If you're a nature lover, you'd be thrilled to see so many different types of trees on the property. You can spot tons of Redwoods, Oaks, Big Leaf Maples, Douglas Firs, California Buckeyes, Madrones and Bay Laurels.
There are 85 cottages, suites and lodges within the resort. All of them are tucked into the hillside, so you get the utmost privacy. We stayed in one of the spacious Treeline Cottages - the wood-burning fireplace was so warm that we didn't need to turn up the heat. There are two TVs so you can literally laze about all day if you really wanted to. Since it was raining, that's what we did!
Naturally, the property has a two-starred Michelin restaurant. Under the leadership of Chef Christopher Kostow, The Restaurant at Meadowood is a culinary destination for those seeking a world-class dining option.
The Molten Parmesan Tortellini was beyond delicious. We both picked the extremely tender Giant Humboldt Squid entree; the cheese tasting was also one of the best we've seen. For dessert, we were wowed by the rich White Chocolate and Foie Gras Ganache and the interesting combination of Beets, Rose, and Cocoa. As if that wasn't enough, soft snickerdoodle financiers were set upon the table as a finishing touch.
Meadowood is not just all about relaxing - there's a big emphasis on health and wellness. Tennis courts, an executive golf course, croquet lawns, and swimming pools all surround the property. If you need pointers, a resident professional for tennis, croquet, and golf can help you improve your game. If that's not enough, they even have aerobics, pilates, and yoga classes, along with an on-site personal trainer.
I also got to visit their spa and tried their signature Meadowood Harvest Wrap. A detoxing dry brushing started the treatment, followed by a tea tree exfoliation. A hydrating masque is then applied and you get a sleep-inducing scalp massage as you're wrapped in warm towels. To finish the buffing, a Jurlique anti-oxidant lotion is smoothed over the entire body. With this body wrap, you'll end up with soft-as-butter skin.
There are lots of events going on at Meadowood. From their upcoming Valentine's Day dinner to their summer charity wine auction, this Napa Valley destination is not to be missed. If I had my way, I'd love to get hitched at this gorgeous locale.
Chef Blair Warsham will be whipping up your dinner. His guest chef has even gone through the trouble of importing special flour and water to make the Japanese noodle dish. Live music will be provided, and you can also get the optional wine/sake/beer pairing. As always, a portion of proceeds will go towards charity.
Here's the menu:
Raspberry Braised Beet Panzanella & Roasted Shallot, Goat Cheese Carpaccio
Foie Gras Parfait With Granny Smith Apple Confit, Black Truffle, Hazelnut
House Made Organic Japanese Noodles With Miso, Sesame, Blackened Onion
Eggplant “Charred”
All Natural Flat Iron Steak With Braised Mustard, Confit Potatoes, black garlic
Imperial Stout Ice Cream With Dark Chocolate & Chestnut Tart
For tickets and reservations, head over to 
Made with Thai Ginger Lemongrass, the Sen Earth scrub is a warming treatment that will improve concentration, relieve jet lag, and soothe lower back pain. This one is great for sensitive skin because it contains soft bamboo as the exfoliant. Bamboo also has enough natural moisture so this one doesn't have a carrier oil. This one smells so uplifting - great for reviving your spirit.
Sen Fire provides a healing effect for the body. Fragonia and Pink Peppercorn oils help promote emotional healing, improve circulation, and relieve achy muscles. This one is quite therapeutic and is great for those who need additional moisturizing, as it's in a base of coarse sugar, sunflower oil and jojoba oil.
The calming Sen Moon contains Clary Sage, Geranium, and Sage to reduce daily stress. This blend has sea salt, jojoba oil and grapeseed oil for its formula base. I haven't tried this one but it sounds relaxing.
If you live in San Francisco, you can visit SenSpa to watch Venetia in action. You can also custom order a perfume, cologne or essential oil for your optimum wellness, so make an appointment with Venetia today!
The Dressy Indigo looks so rockin' but it's too bold for my tastes. I preferred Hip Grey 03, New Look Mauve 02, and Casual Khaki 12. These cuties are so small and thin you can easily slip a couple into your purse without bulking it up. Paired with the new Parad’Eyes Liner in Mauve Impression (mauve with white and pink pearlescent highlights), your peepers will really dazzle this season.
The new formula for Le Prisme Blush has a higher concentration of pigments. Delivering more bang for your buck, you can really see the color payoff. The 4 shades within the quad may be used alone or mixed together for a custom look. I tried the Aficionado Peach 23 and the coral shades gave a nice pop of color to my cheeks.
The ultra lightweight Le Prisme Visage face powder has an improved texture. The Peach Plumetis 83 and Beige Mousseline 84 shades practically blended right into my skin, giving it a very natural finish. Like the blush, this compact has a new “clap & slide” case. The magnetic compact pops open to expose the powder, and the lower drawer slides out to reveal the brush. With softer bristles and a contoured angle, the brush design is also a new feature to optimize application. For added fun, these compacts have an eyelet for attaching cell phone charms.
Now, here's the fun part! Givenchy offered to do a very special Custom Color Giveaway with us! Three lucky readers will be chosen for the fabulous prizes. Each winner will receive one Le Prisme Yeux Mono eyeshadow, one Le Prisme Blush and one Le Prisme Visage face powder of their choice from this new Spring collection.
To Enter:
Step 1: Tweet this post on Twitter (RT @feteafete Givenchy makeup giveaway http://tinyurl.com/ybvs28o ). IF you don't have a Twitter account, please leave an interesting comment below this post on which product shade you'd like to try (don't send generic ones like 'this sounds great').
Step 2: Email your full name & mailing address to feteafeteswag@gmail.com. Be sure to enter 'Givenchy Giveaway' in the subject line and your unlocked Twitter link in the body. DO NOT forget to email your name & address after you comment or tweet, or you'll be disqualified automatically!
Three winners will be chosen at random. Deadline is Sunday, February 14, at 11:59pm EST. U.S. residents only. Good luck!