Snob Essentials
Lips

Fresh Sugar Rosé Tinted Lip Treatment

One of the things my bf complains most often about is how I always smell like “lotions and potions” — he’s not a fan (especially when they’re greasy and they rub off on him…boys they just don’t understand!). While I do take his aversion seriously, it’s not worth risking premature wrinkles! There is one area … Continue reading “Fresh Sugar Rosé Tinted Lip Treatment”

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Rouge G de Guerlain

How sleek is Guerlain’s Rouge G de Guerlain Jewel Lipstick Compact ($45)? Its all metal case was designed by Place Vendome jeweler Lorenz Baumer and it features a double mirror and comes in 25 shades. The new formulations is supposed to be lightweight, long-lasting, and highly pigmented. It’s also formulated with hyaluronic acid microspheres which … Continue reading “Rouge G de Guerlain”

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Celeb Lips: Nude vs. Deep Red

All images from People.com What a difference lip color can make! OK so nude and deep red/crimson are on totally opposite ends of the spectrum and I myself prefer just a sheer gloss, but seeing these images side-by-side I’m still surprised at how much lip color can effect ones overall look. Surprisingly the only star … Continue reading “Celeb Lips: Nude vs. Deep Red”

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CARGO Timestrip Gloss

I was in Soho yesterday and needed to kill some time before meeting a friend for drinks at one of my fave new Italian eateries, Via Dei Mille. I could either go to Intermix where I would surely be tempted by a certain pair of black Stella McCartney pumps I’ve been eyeing or I could … Continue reading “CARGO Timestrip Gloss”

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YSL Master Class with Val Garland

Val Garland, the Artistic Adviser for YSL Makeup, only comes to Saks NYC once a year so I was ecstatic about the opportunity to meet her and attend her Master Class (even at 8:30am!). Garland introduced a host of YSL’s signature products along with the new summer looks. While Garland demonstrated how to apply all … Continue reading “YSL Master Class with Val Garland”

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