Topshop Smoke & Mirrors Collection: That Seventies Show
Since its release last year, Topshop has garnered surprisingly positive attention, as well as a cult following, for their high-value makeup line. This fall, for their limited-edition “Smoke & Mirrors” collection, the mega-store was inspired by 1970s ingénues – think sunny yet sultry beauties like Ali McGraw, Farrah Fawcett, and Goldie Hawn. It’s all about … Continue reading “Topshop Smoke & Mirrors Collection: That Seventies Show”
Frugal Snob: Killer Holiday Deals from LORAC
Last week I met LORAC founder Carol Shaw (she’s beyond sweet!), at a small event held at a hotel here in NYC. She told me an a handful of other bloggers about how when she was younger she felt like an “ugly duckling” and that a makeover changed her life; she actually began to tear-up … Continue reading “Frugal Snob: Killer Holiday Deals from LORAC”
Stila Dream in Full Color Palette: Beyond Your Wildest Dreams
Dreamed of never having to buy eye shadow ever again? (That is, until next time, when that hot new shade catches your attention.) Stila‘s Dream in Full Color Palette certainly lives up to its name. Yep, this would be a kaleidoscope of 29 eye shadow shades, 7 cheek colors, and even a Smudge Stick Waterproof … Continue reading “Stila Dream in Full Color Palette: Beyond Your Wildest Dreams”
Guerlain Limited Edition Holiday 2011 Les Ombres de Nuit
I don’t switch-up my eye shadows too often, but Guerlain’s Limited Edition Holiday 2011 Les Ombres de Nuit ($59) palette is so stellar I’ve relegated my go-to Sensai palette to the bottom of my makeup bag! These shades looks awesome mixed together – seriously I layer a mix of all four and I’ve been getting … Continue reading “Guerlain Limited Edition Holiday 2011 Les Ombres de Nuit”
Part IV: Notable NYFW Beauty Looks
Citron and brown – two new “it” colors? I think so! 1. Gold-tinged citron lips at Derek Lam: This is the perfect alternative to run-of-the-mill clear gloss or light pink. Tom Pecheux created the look at Lam and used Estee Lauder’s limited edition Pure Color Gloss in Citron Kiss, launching in January 2012.2. Multicolored nails … Continue reading “Part IV: Notable NYFW Beauty Looks”
Clinique Teams with Milly for FNO and Fashion Week
Clinique and Milly have once again team-up for Fashion Week and Fashion’s Night Out! Designer Michelle Smith will be at Bloomingdale’s 59th St. in NYC at 5:30pm on September 8th to pose for pictures and offer fashion/beauty advice. She also designed a beauty gift set available exclusively at Bloomingdale’s Clinique counters nationwide (as well as … Continue reading “Clinique Teams with Milly for FNO and Fashion Week”