shop till you drop via the beauty department

Sometimes I read Lauren Conrad's blog. She has good tips and tricks to hairstyles, tools makeup etc. Today she had a great post of her fave beauty items for 2011. Thought I would share it with you. Check out her blog too: The Beauty Department

photo + post designed by kristin ess

"We’re getting pretty flooded with emails about your upcoming holiday wish lists! We thought we’d help out by making a long list with some of our classic favorites. We’ve also saved you the time of hunting by including the links. Hopefully this will come in very handy for this week of heavy shopping! Or perhaps you should just accidentally leave this list lying around for a particular someone to stumble upon… xo"

HAIR…
Blow Dryer: Elchim 2001 Professional Dryer
Flat Iron: The Croc
Curling Iron: Hot Tools Curling Iron (1″ for curls or 1 1/4″ for waves)
Round Brush: Ibiza Medium Round Brush
Best Brush for Bangs: Spornette Porcupine Med Round Brush
Flat Brush: Denman Flat Brush
Bobbypins: MetaGrip
Hair Accessories: BHLDN
Ponytail Holders: Emi-Jay
Clear Elastics: Goody Assorted Pack
Water-Based Pomade: Redken Rough Paste
Everyday Hairspray: L’oreal Elnett
Updo or Strong Holding Hairspray: WarrenTricomi Superhold
Silicone-based Protective Serum: Moroccan Oil Light
Fly Away Tamer: Keihl’s Creme with Silk Groom
Texture Spray: Oribe Texture Spray
Texture Creme: Bumble and bumble Texture Creme
Dry Shampoo: Klorane


MAKEUP…
Sponge: The Beauty Blender
Foundation Brush: Shiseido “The Perfect Foundation Brush”
Contouring Brush: Sonia Kashuk Flat Brush
Blush Brush: Nars “Yachiyo Kabuki Brush”
Smudge Liner Brush: Sephora I.T. Smudge Shadow Brush
Crease Blending Brush: Stila Blending Brush
Best Concealer + Brush: Tarte
Smudge Pot: Tom Ford -or- Maybelline
Liquid Liner: Mark “Get In Line” -or- YSL “Shocking” Liquid Liner
Primer: Laura Mercier “Primer”
Tinted Moisturizer: Hour Glass Tinted Moisturizer
Mascara: Rimmel London “Scandal-Eyes”
Lip Balm: CoverGirl Nature Luxe Gloss Balm -or- Tarte Lipsurgence
Anti-Shine: Smashbox Anti-Shine Compact
Lash Curler: Tarte Lash Curler
Body Shimmer: Pretty Peaushun
Best Exfoliater: The Classic Clarisonic -or- Olay Pro X
Self Tanner: Kate Sommerville Towelettes
Tweezers: Tweezerman
Makeup Wipes: Proactiv Face Wipes

NAILS…
Best Nude: Essie “Brooch the Subject”
Best Gold Polish: American Apparel “Gold Flash”
Best Sparkles: Deborah Lippman “Boom Boom Pow” + “Happy Birthday”
Best Cuticle Oil: Sally Hansen Cuticle Oil Pen
Best Quick Drying Top Coat: Sally Hansen Dries Instantly
Best Nail Strips: Nail Couture LA
Best Nail Corrector Pen: Sally Hansen Quick Care Manicure Clean-Up

via: The Beauty Department