Top 11 NEW Products of 2011

Alright gorgeous beauties!! I have been working long and hard on this list, trying to narrow it down to my very most top fave products of 2011. It wasn't easy, there were a LOT of amazing new products this year!!

This list is (kinda) in order of my very most fabulous fave-fave-fave item to my still pretty much mostly fabulous fave-fave-fave item, haha!

Okay so here we go:

1. Get a Handle On It Bag (Mag 9)

This bag was MADE for me. I know it. If someone sat down and said, "What kind of bag would make up a Melissa bag?" this would be it! It has handles, AND a strap. It has 3 outside pockets for "stuff" and the inside is ginormous! It's floppy and not too structured, and the leather is soooo incredibly soft it's like I've had this bag my whole life. And the details! OMG the details! I love the studs on the side, and the detachable charm thing-y. I have used a couple of other purses since this came out in August - BUT I always go back to this one. It was love at first sight!

2. Glammed Up Ring (Mag 9)

Okay, take a second and look at this ring. Really. LOOK. AT. IT. It is almost as long as my finger, it shines like the freakin top of the Chrysler building for pete sakes! Also - in an emergency I can imagine that this ring would literally knock someone's lights out. I can wear this to work or with jeans or with my pajamas if I really wanted to! It looks like it costs millions! I even wore this to a couple of weddings this summer, *sigh*.

3. High Steppin' Boots (Mag 9 - are you noticing a pattern? - my checkbook is still sore from this mag!)

I feel like I really don't have much to say here. Look at these boots, they are HOT! Comfy, stylish, and HOT. 'Nuff said.

4. Scene Stealer Necklace (also Mag 9)

Again, look at this! I wear this to work at least three times a week. And on the weekends! It's not as heavy as you would think and it looks so delicious with so many different things - really!

5. Totally Suitable Blazer (Mag 9 - last one!)

Again I love the versatility of this piece! I can wear it to work, school or the grocery store and I will always look pulled together! I actually wore this to my job interview for the amazing job I have now!

6. Divinely Draped Top (Mag 5)

I love this with the Totally Suitable Blazer! I love it with no jacket, it's so figure flattering and soft. I wore this in NYC for the sales meeting with the In the Trenches Jacket too! Every person I see this on makes it look like this top was made especially for them!

7. It's A Long Story Dress

This dress sold over 1 million pieces this year! First time that's happened with a mark. item. Its so long and comfy I just love the comfort factor. This is also something that could be dressed up or down and not to give away too much but there is a sister dress coming in 2012...*wink *wink.....

8. In the Trenches Jacket (Mag 2)

I love this jacket! It's so great with jeans, over a sun dress or with a tank underneath! I love the combo of the rough military style over something feminine. Though it's not the warmest jacket of all time, it's definitely seen a lot of use this year!

9. Lash All You Want (Mag 8 - I bet you were wondering where the make-up was, huh?)

If you are still looking for that perfect mascara - stop now, and buy this. It is lengthening and thickening and long wearing and it doesn't clump. Plus the bristles on the tip of the brush make it super duper easy to get the bottom lashes and the inner and outer corners of you eyes. I have used nothing else since we were given this in May at the NYC sales meeting.

10. Get Treatment (Mag 6)

This overnight treatment is a miracle. Yup. It is. You put it on your zit, let it harden and when you wake up your zit will be gone, or at least about half the size it was the night before. I don't know exactly how it works, but it works. And that's good enough for me.

11. Get Defensive SPF 15 Eye Cream (Mag 8)

If you are not using an eye cream, have fun with those crow's feet and lines. For real. This eye cream has SPF for that ever so sensitive eye area, it's moisturizing and it will help get rid of lines and dark spots. Something else I can't be without.

**Honorable Mention**

Conceal For Real (Mag 8)

This concealer is a must have for your makeup bag. It covers whatever you want to hide and covers it for at least 12 hours. I use this on zits, redness and sometimes under my eyes. The applicator is great, although I always use a concealer brush to blend. And the consistency is not to greasy and not too dry.

Whew! That was hard! There are so many great products from mark. - and don't you think the awesomeness stops on December 31st either! I am peeing in my pants about a collaboration with Rebecca Minkoff and a new maxi dress, and scents...oops! I've said too much ;-)


Check it all out now at www.mymarkstore.com/mtrost 


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12 Days of mark. Days 4-7

Hello there Lovelies!!

I apologize for the delay between posts - it's finals time and today is my very last day of school!!

So here are four fab-tastic mark. gifts that any gal would be thrilled to get!

Day Four:

Glitz & Gloss Mini Purse & Go $14

This adorable coin purse comes with 4 mini lip glosses that attach to a key chain on the coin purse. You get lotus luxe, girly girl, sweet talk, and sun luxe which are great neutral colors that will work on most skin tones. This would be a great Secret Santa gift, or a great gift for your high school aged niece!

Day Five

Pear Blossom Gift Set $28 (a $40 value!)

This scent is new for the holidays and it smells very fresh and clean! You get the Three's a Charm body wash, Get Misty body spray and Whipped Up body butter AND the new midi glam cosmetic bag, wow! Another great gift for your BFF, sister, mom, aunt or grandma - who doesn't want to smell good, right!

Day Six

Juice Gems Gift Set $16 ($34 Value!)

This is a fantastic set for Secret Santa! You could give them a different gloss for four days and then the bag on Friday! You get the new mini Slither bag (this is so stinking cute!), Juice Gems in Raspberry, Pomegranate, Honeydew and Fig. All colors are sheer, and are flavored to match their names. This is another great gift for a BFF or high schooler.

Day Seven:

Main Squeeze Lip Gloss $10 each

Do you need stocking stuffers? How cute are these?!? They come in three flavors - cherry, honey and papaya. Again they are all sheer and work on any skin tone. You squeeze the middle of these to get the gloss out, and these are limited edition so better get them before they are gone! My fave is the papaya one ;-)

All items are available for purchase on www.mymarkstore.com/mtrost 

Twelve Days of mark. Day 3

Hello Lovelies!! It's Day of the Twelve Days of mark.

I need a moment to confess something - I haven't started shopping yet. Nope not one thing even. I DID bake cookies and send out cards and decorate the house and tree. But then it stopped. Soooo I am hoping to generate a little motivation for myself this morning too! I hope you are all in better shape than me :-)

Okay so here's Day 3's item:

That's So Clutch Deal $38  (a $61.50 value)

Us lucky mark. Reps got this deal a month or so ago and I have to tell you this is definitely going to be in my top 11 Products of 2011 post in a couple weeks. First of all if you haven't already tried Lash All You Want - get your sweet cheeks off the couch and order this, stat! It is hands down one of the top 5 mascaras of all time (according to me anyway)!!! It makes your lashes full and thick and long and dark and amazing and a lot of other really great stuff. It comes in a couple different color choices but I recommend black.

Next it comes with a Juice Gem in Snow Peach. I love Juice Gems I swear to you that I have one in almost every color. While I will be honest and tell you that Peach isn't my favorite flavor of anything I know a lot of people love it. Juice Gems are very sheer and moisturizing, they look great day or night and I truly think this particular color is flattering on every skin tone and would be age appropriate for the Tween in your life too!

On the Dot in Neutral. Some of you may remember that we have an On the Dot Color compact too. I really liked the old one - but I am pretty boring with eye color I tend to stick to browns (plus I have blue eyes so browns are great to accentuate that). And I.FREAKIN. LOVE. THIS. I have used it EVERYDAY for the last month and I can't tell you enough about it! It has 9 different neutral shades and you can create everything from an everyday office look to a smoky sexy mama look for nighttime! The colors are very pigmented and long lasting (add a little primer - like mark.'s Please Hold - for even longer lasting effects!)

And last but not least, the Clutch. First let me tell you - the inside is leopard print!! My FAVE! It has slots for cards and a picture slot for and ID and in the middle a zippered compartment for money. It's meant to be a wallet and I truly have been using mine for about 3 weeks now. It's so great! I can get my phone, gloss and wallet related essentials in here. I just transfer it between my work tote and school bag and my purse! Super cute. I actually used it as my purse for awhile because I got tired of carrying around my big bag. You will love this I promise.

Gift Tip: You could easily split this up into 3 stocking stuffers and 1 present. Or you could give the whole set to your BFF, sister in law, sister, mother, aunt, even grandma! Or don't forget that other hard working person in your life: YOU!

Whoever you choose to gift this to, you can rest assured that it will be a hit!

Shop now at www.mymarkstore.com/mtrost 

Twelve Days of mark. Days 1 & 2

Hello beauty world!! So in case you were wondering I did NOT fall off the face of the earth! Nope, but I am one day away from completing my Bachelor's Degree, woo hoo! So I've been a little busy and this blog has been neglected as a result.

I apologize :-)

BUT to make up for it, I have not one, but TWO gift ideas for you today!

1. Sassy mark. Fragrance set $28
This is my first love of mark. fragrances. It smells soft and feminine and is one of those fragrances that you want to nuzzle in and smell more of. And the purse. Good Lord the purse. It's tiny - but FABULOUS!!!! You can get all your essentials for a night out (or a last minute shopping dash) in here. The strap is meant to be worn long across your body, but you can shorten it and make it a shoulder bag too!
Gift Tip: to really maximize your gift giving dollars split this into two gifts!

2. Fair Trade Clean Up Time Conditioning Bath Soaps $12 (set of 3)
So are you going to a holiday party or two this season? Did you remember to get something for the hostess? Well here's your solution: Give your hostess a little bath soap with some wine or cookies and you will be the best guest EVER!
Gift Tip: This is a set of three so you spend $12 and you have 3 separate hostess gifts.
Bonus tip: I put these out in my bathroom when we have guests in case they forgot their own soap ;-)

And one more little bonus:

When you spend $30 you can buy one of these 3 items for only $10!!!! OMG right! You can get an extra gift or a treat for yourself! My pick: the Something Wild Purse (it's adorable and at $10 you're saving 68%!)

Shop now at www.mymarkstore.com/mtrost