reLYME

Every birthday that passes (I just celebrated my 26th in July) is a constant reminder of the importance of taking care of my skin.

And, in my humble opinion, one of the best ways to care for your skin is with proper night time makeup removal. Looking for a great, new cleanser? Look no further!

NARS introduces Makeup Cleansing Oil, a weightless and silky formula that thoroughly removes any traces of makeup, while preparing the skin for a good cleansing and leaving no residue behind!

NARS Makeup Cleansing Oil will be available for $40 in September 2009 on narscosmetics.com.

UPDATE: I'm so excited that reLYME has now met the minimum number of entries required for the contest! The contest is officially closing on July 31 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

There's still time to enter. Good luck!

It's my birthday, and being one who loves receiving presents, I love giving presents even more! So, I figured, why not share the spirit of birthday giving with reLYME readers?

I'm giving away SIX China Glaze nail lacquers from the Kicks collection!

What do you have to do to win these six fabulous colors?

All you have to do is leave a comment below telling me your favorite way to spend your birthday.

(Minimum of 26 entries)

Good luck!

-Beka

For a doll that's only about 12-inches tall, Barbie's reign is larger than life. The plastic mistress has been instructing young girls in what to wear, which career to choose, and how to throw a proper pool party for half a century.

How do you celebrate the birthday of a "woman" who has wed Ken several times before divorcing him; saved animals as a veterinarian; worked as a school teacher; worked as an astronaut; had a brief stint as a McDonalds employee; moved to Hawaii and then to Malibu; grown her hair past her waist; been a rock star; acted as primary caregiver to three younger sisters; changed ethnicities; filmed her own workout tape; impersonated innumerable celebrities; collaborated with MAC cosmetics; owned a dreamhouse and several pink cars; won Miss America; has always stayed fit; and walks on heels every day?

Why, you create her very own runway show at New York Fashion Week, of course! This February, the powers-that-be behind the Barbie empire (Mattel UK) have collaborated with 50 designers--Givenchy, Dior, Vera Wang, and Oscar de la Renta, to name a few--who will create human sized outfits inspired by Barbie herself. Even Christian Louboutin is on board, and will be designing the doll's signature pink pumps.

I don't think Ken will be on the guest list.

If that's not enough, the department store giant, Bloomingdales, will adorn the windows of its flagship store with all things Barbie during Fashion Week.

It just goes to show: you don't have to be tall or outspoken to get ahead. You only need to be blonde and successful. Happy Birthday, Barbie!