Thursday, December 31, 2009

Smashbox Heartbreaker Collection for Spring 2010


Expected in January/February 2010, all seven pieces will be available at counters nationwide. But why wait, QVC is offering the whole collection for $181, a $271 value if sold separately. That’s right, everything! If everything is not for you, each piece is still available separately. Get everything or just what you want. The Roller Gloss is my lemming, brings back memories of the roller-ball glosses of my childhood, only better!

Eyeshadow Palette

• Hot Date

• Kiss ‘n Tell


Fusion Soft Lights

• Baked Starlight



Lip Shine

• Berry Hot

• Melon-Drama


Roller Gloss

• Pink Sugar


Liquid Liner Pen

• Jet Black



Monday, December 28, 2009

Estee Lauder “Michael Kors Very Hollywood” Collection


In collaboration with Michael Kors, world renowned designer of runway fashions is a collection that gives a bit of Hollywood glamour to everyday life. From shades of pink and gold to mink inspired shadows for smoky sexy eyes, Hollywood glamour has never been so attainable!


Very Hollywood Lipgloss

• Bungalow Pink

• Hollywood Gold

• Honey Blonde

• Starlet Peach

• Starlet Rose

Very Hollywood Lip Sheen

• Bungalow Pink

• Hollywood Gold

• Honey Blonde

• Starlet Peach

• Starlet Rose

Very Hollywood Shadow Duo

• Blonde Mink

• Night Star

Very Hollywood Loose Powder

Very Hollywood Eye Liner

• Film Noir

• Sepia

Very Hollywood Nail Laquer

• Bungalow Pink

• Hollywood Gold



Sunday, December 27, 2009

Givenchy Le Prisme Yeux Mono Collection for Spring 2010



Givenchy will release sixteen shades of single eyeshadows with four squares that differ slightly to give a different texture and distinction to each shade. Each stunning compact will make each different from any other shadow you’ve used! Silky texture and excellent staying power are expected from Givenchy, and that is exactly what you get! Expected release January 2010.


• 01 Showy Black

• 02 New Look Mauve

• 03 Hip Grey

• 04 Must-Have Blue

• 05 Stylish Green

• 06 Chic Coral

• 07 Fashion Pink

• 08 Fancy Coffee

• 09 Modish Brown

• 10 Smart Nude

• 11 Dressy Indigo

• 12 Casual Khaki

• 13 Trendy Plum

• 14 Elegant Taupe

• 15 Couture Beige

• 16 Signature White



Wednesday, December 23, 2009

DiorShow Extase Mascara Review



Being a lover of the original DiorShow mascara, I was intrigued by this and had to try it. Having tried the Blackout and Iconic and sadly was not too impressed with either, I had high hopes for this one. And I must say, I’m very pleased! It is exceptional in its lengthening ability and superb in thickening. The “tiered” brush reaches each and every lash to give plumpness and thickness for lashes that are up to 50% thicker and longer. What I found exceptional about this particular DiorShow was that it did not weigh down your lashes; they stayed curled all day, without flaking or smudging. And….this DiorShow has lash conditioning benefits, as it helps to repair damaged lashes as you are wearing it! Right now, it’s only available at Sephora.com for Beauty Insiders only, but it will be worth the wait! I give this one an A!

Monday, December 21, 2009


 Guerlain Cherry Blossom Collection for Spring 2010
Cherry Blossom, is a collection with an elegant eye shadow quartet, a Cherry Blossom blush, Voyage Pressed Meterorites, and a special edition Insolence Blooming Perfume. Two new lip products will also grace us this spring: Rouge G de Guerlain Le Brilliant and KissKiss Strass, with shades and textures everyone will die for! Rouge G de Guerlain Le Brilliant is the absolute in luxury with it sophistication and glamour. Now its light and shine is united with chic and rich radiance for ultimate beauty and comfort. KissKiss Strass with its scintillating effects of shimmering shine, mother of pearl like sheen and intense reflection give lips comfort, yet its luxurious texture and formula give lips a blanket of softness never before seen in a lipstick. Look for these exceptional products in mid January 2010






Blush Éclat – 07 Cherry Blossom

Ombre Éclat 4 Couleurs – 408 Jeu d’Ombrelles



Météorites Voyage Exceptional Pressed Powder – 01



Mythic Insolence Blooming edition



Rouge G de Guerlain Le Brilliant-Blondie (B01), Barbara (B02), Bridget (B03) ,Berry (B20), Bianca (B21) ,Beatrix (B60), Brenda (B61), Betsy (B62), Bella (B63) ,Brit (B40)



KissKiss Strass-Rouge Taffetas (320), Rouge Broderie (321), Cuivre Drape (322) , Beige Mousseline (340), Brun Parure (341), Orange Sequin (342), Brun Satin (343) .Rose Perle (360), Rose Strass (361), Corail Dentelle (362)

Sunday, December 20, 2009

 Bobbi Brown Face Lift Collection for Spring 2010



Bobbi Brown has released several new products this spring season! The new items will be geared towards brightening and enhancing eyes and lips for the fresh look of spring! An eye brightener will be added to the line; used alone or with concealer to brighten under the eye area for a " full night of sleep" look. In addition are two new brightening glosses to add luminosity and fullness to lips.All are available on counter now.

· Extra Eye Repair Cream

· Tinted Eye Brightener -Bisque, Dark Peach, Light Bisque, Medium to Dark Bisque, Dark Bisque          
                                           Deep Peach, Light to Medium Peach, Porcelain Peach

· Brow Pencil- Blonde, Mahogany, Grey, Wheat, and Ash

· Brightening Lip Gloss-Nectar and Popsicle

· Eyeshadow-Caviar and Navajo

Friday, December 18, 2009

Chanel Les Impressions de Chanel Collection for Spring 2010


For Chanel’s spring collection, its all about sandy browns, subtle golds, and glowing neutrals. There will be several limited edition products such as a highlighting powder, as well as the eye shadow palette. There will also be new shades of Rouge Allure Lip Colour, additional Glossimers, single shadows, a new eye liner, lip liner three new nail lacquers and a blush to die for!. Available on counter now so don’t wait, this will go fast!




Empreinte de Chanel


Rouge Allure:

Delicieuse
Insouciante
Incognito
Impertinente

Rouge Double Intensite :

Rose Agate

Le Crayon Levres:

Beige

Levres Scintillantes :


Futile
Maline
 

Le Crayon Yeux:

Khaki Dore

Jouse Contraste:

Imprevu

Les 4 Ombres:

Kaska Beige

Ombre Essentielle :

Sillage
Trace

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Giorgio Armani Holiday Lip Shimmer Set

Nothing less than spectacular, Armani;’s Holiday Lip Shimmer Set, includes three lip gloss shades in #1, #2 and #16, neatly packed in an Armani cosmetic pouch. What I love most about this set is that all of the shades are completely wearable and will be great for any skintone. Usually a set will have at least one I won't ever touch, not this one! But, they are not only perfect for the holidays, they are an absolute must for the rest of the year! So, hurry this is limited and only for the Holidays.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

MAC in Lillyland (Lilly Pulitzer) Collection


Available January 2010

Created with the legendary Lilly Pulitzer, a fabulous and funky collection arrives at MAC with a bit of retro-modern pop culture. Mayhem prints and Key West colour combinations are created beautifully to image a Key West Resort vacation. The collaboration of MAC and Lilly Pulitzer take you on that fabulous trip, to Lillyland!




Lipgelee

• Lush & Bright

• Preppy

• Shift to Pink

• Resort Life


Pearlmatte Eyeshadow

• Three shades of white, pink and green in a flower motif


Pearlmatte Face Powder


• Four shades on flower motif

Cremeblend Blush


• Joie-de-Vivre

• Florida

• Optimistic Orange

• So Sweet, So Easy

Nail Lacquer


• Coconut Ice

• Steamy

Paint Pot


• Rubenesque

• Bare Study

• Fresco Rose

Technakohl

• Graphblack

• Purple Dash

Brushes


• 168

• 239

Monday, December 14, 2009

Ed Hardy Color Kits-Geisha/Love Kills Slowly


Drama, glamour and sexy looks are in store with these kits; eye and lip color, lip gloss and bronzer, all included. The kit also includes Ed Hardy Eau de Parfum Solid and Ed Hardy Love and Luck Eau de Parfum Solid. All that packed into an original Ed Hardy-designed compact with mirror and light up mirror. Comes in “Geisha” or Love Kills Slowly” for $55. Available at select Nordstrom’s or Nordstrom.com.


Friday, December 11, 2009



Clarins 'Gold Attraction' Eye Quartet & Liner Palette

The beautiful golden palaces of Venice and their facades with subtle colors and patinas, is the inspiration for this quartet. I love the golden shades that light up your eyes: elegant pink with silver shimmer, radiant pearly yellow-gold, soft burgundy glacé and shimmering gold-brown. A dark chocolate powder eyeliner intensifies any effect. All you need to create dramatic looks; or if you’re in a demure mood is in this palette. Add imagination and you are set for the Holidays!

Thursday, December 10, 2009

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream



With the dry winter months upon us, it’s the time of dry, itchy skin. It does not matter how much lotion and cream I put on, I can’t seem to make the moisture last all day! But no more! I heard the raves on this cream and had to try it. I am not sorry! Its non greasy and super light whipped texture make this perfect to use as your daily cream. Better yet, layered with your favorite lotion or cream, it maximizes the performance. The soothing ingredients of colloidal oatmeal, shea butter, eucalyptus oil and ceramides makes this a must have for anyone with dry, itchy or scaly skin, or if you have irritant eczema, allergic eczema or keratosis pilaris, Ultra Repair Cream will keep your skin soothed and protected. It’s deeply hydrating and exceptional penetration quality provides instant relief for all skin conditions. Even those with the most sensitive skin can enjoy the healing and protection of this fabulous cream. Use it on your face or all over your body for complete body care. My routine has been to apply this right out of my bath, apply my favorite cream, and my skin stays moisturized all day. No more ashiness and dryness! I give this cream an A+ for performance and a B for price. At $28 for a 6oz jar, it can be pricey but not bad for something that actually works!

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Giorgio Armani 'Rouge d'Armani' Lipstick



Armani is known for their super creamy lipsticks and this one follows in the footsteps of its predecessors. The exceptionally long wearing formula gives up to eight hours of wear, although for me it was around six hours. Still not bad! The color stayed uniform without fading or feathering, and my lips were continuously hydrated. This is always important but especially so now that winter is upon us.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

philosophy 'the supernatural' retractable blush brush



Perfect for on-the-go touch-ups, this convenient brush can be stored easily in your favorite bag or purse. No need to have a separate brush for blush and powder, this multi-purpose brush serves both needs. The super soft bristles can be washed over and over and still have the soft as new feel. Not to mention, the convenience, since the bristles retract into the covered casing! This will be the best $20 you’ll spend in a long time! Available at Nordstrom, Nordstrom.com, Philosophy.com, Sephora or Sephora.com.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Victoria’s Secret Gilded Garden Holiday Collection


This is the Holiday Collection for the super sexy! If you are one of the ones who don’t’ like the super sweetness of vanilla or the foody gingerbread’s of the Holidays, these are for you. Dazzle them with lasting, festive fragrance and soft, smooth, hydrated skin. The moisture-rich lotion conditions with nourishing Aloe, Oat, and Grapeseed Extracts, plus antioxidant vitamins E and C. Take advantage of the Garden specials; get 3/$24, 5/$30 or 8/$35. I can’t think of any deal as great as these. At these prices you can get several gifts out of one trip. Mix and match the scents for all those special people in your life, show them just how special they are to you!




Enjoy Gilded Ginger Crème; a rich blend of gingerbread, whipped latte and musk. Or Merry Vanilla Twirl is a sweet fusion of crème brulée, vanilla and starfruit. Maybe you like the something a bit more fruity, then Sparkling Sugared Pear is for you; a luscious mix of pear blossom, peach and pink sugar. Comes in body lotion, shimmer body cream, fragrant body mist and shimmer powder.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

MAC Cosmetics Warm & Cozy Collection


The new “Warm and Cozy” collection is leaving a major lemming, when I thought I was done with wanting more cosmetics for the holiday season. Fortunately for my wallet these won’t be available until December 26th, 2009! The new mineralized face and body lotion will be a product wardrobe staple as it can be used on the face and body, and can be modified to your needs with the complimentary essential oils. Now the dilemma is; do I really need the whole collection?

Lipstick

• Spiced Tea) (Limited Edition)

• Warm Me Up (Limited Edition)

• Siss (Permanent)


Lipglass

• Feeling Dreamy (Limited Edition)

• 3N (Repromote)

• Light That Fire! (Limited Edition)

• 2N (Limited Edition-repormote)


Eyeshadow

• Modelette (Limited Edition) (Repromote)

• Milled Cider (Satin) (Limited Edition)

• Embark (Matte) (Permanent)

• Chamomile (Limited Edition)


Shadestick

• Nurture (Limited Edition)

• Relaxed (Limited Edition)

• Cuddle (Limited Edition)

• Warm & Cozy (Limited Edition)


Mineralize Skinfinish

• Comfort (Limited Edition)

• By Candlelight (Limited Edition)


Nail Lacquer

• Blissed Out (Limited Edition)

• Dim the Lights (Limited Edition)

Tinted Lip Conditioner

• Close for Comfort (Limited Edition)

• Feelin’ Good (Limited Edition)

Lip Conditioner Tube

Lip Conditioner Stick SPF 15


Mineralize Face & Body Lotion (Permanent)


Care Blends Essential Oils (Permanent at MAC Stores)

• Sweet Orange + Lavender

• Grapefruit + Chamomile