A reader asked for a round-up of affordable coral lipsticks, so I set out to see what was available that wouldn't cost more than a frap & a snack:
FOR A DEAL TRY ... Clinique's Colour Surge Bare Brilliance Lipstick in Blushing Coral has crystal prism technology which creates a 3-dimensional shine & a formula that feels silky. $14 at Sephora:

 
Clinique's classic Long Last Soft Shine Lipstick in Golden Coral which won't feather, creep, stain or dry out & is their longest-wearing, soft shine formula. $14 at Sephora:

 
Laura Geller's  Lipstick Coral Chiffon (a coral red shimmer) which is a rich, moisturizing, lip-plumping color that glides on and stays put. $15 at Sephora:

 
AND FOR A STEAL TRY...  L'Oreal's Endless Platinum Lipstick Crystallized Coral offers a shimmering effect that won't dry out & doesn't need a touch-up for 8-hour wear. $9.99 at Walgreens:

 
Almay's Hydracolor Lipstick with SPF 15 in Soft Coral, which refreshes lips with over 100 times more water than regular lipsticks. $8.99 at Walgreens:

 
Or Avon's Glazewear Lipstick in Coral Gables for $8 at Amazon:
 
 
[Note: Coral looks AMAZING on nearly everyone, but almost no coral is the same -- even in the same makeup company -- so try to test a shade before buying it]

I am SUPER excited about this one. I've worked with Active Endeavors in the past and was so thrilled to hear they wanted to do another big giveaway on my site! $500 worth of goodies from their site goes to one lucky INO reader. Holy Moly!

And as an added bonus, Active Endeavors is giving everyone 20% off all full priced items with the following coupon code: notobsessed20 Click here to enter!!

Here is the second post recapping NY's first Boom Boom Room, a gifting suite for celebrities. To read my first entry showing more stores and what the day was like, click here. Otherwise, see below for some great links to stores celebrities have received gifts from.

* Travel Babees - full service baby equipment rental service. Need a crib while on vacation? These are the people to call.

* The Baby Bunch - What a cute concept! Check out these tees bunched up as flowers in a bouquet.

* Mimic Baby Sign Language - great DVD to teach your children how to sign.

* June Plum - adorable shirts for children

* Chic Tots - blankets that roll up into bags. You stuff the toys in the blanket, roll it up and carry it as a purse.

* Tom Totes - discreet ways to carry your "time of the month" accessories.

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I always love to see pictures of celebrities shopping because you really get a feel of what their house is liked based on the items they carry into their car. Check out these cushions that Jessica Alba chose for her humble abode. Is it your style? I am not much of a flower print kind of gal and I didn't peg Jessica as one either. Always saw her as more of a West Elm purchaser. Learn something new everyday... 

Photos by Bauer Griffin