I’ve always been a fan of dynamic duos like, Batman and Robin, Thelma and Louise, Dolce & Gabbana, Sonny and Cher, Bonnie and Clyde, Patsy and Edina, to name a few, and while in New York for Spring/Summer 2009 Fashion Week, Gabriella got this week’s picks from the Victoria’s Secret Suite at the Bryant Park Hotel. What excites me about these Victoria’s Secret products in particular is that they are duos, meaning you get two options for the price of one, and in this dreadful economy, there ain’t nothing wrong with that! So hell yeah, these duos are dynamic.
Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month this week’s tip and picks are all about optimizing your bust line. The following is an old Hollywood makeup technique used to create more intense cleavage, and through the application of cosmetics, light and shadow are altered, thereby creating the optical illusion of bigger, deeper cleavage. Learn how to below. (more…)
With its “love it or leave it” guarantee, Urban Decay has packed its 10 best-selling eyeshadows into one compact that can give you the subtle or sexy look you desire. Included in the pack is their premier Eyeshadow Primer that is unmatched by any other in the beauty industry!
The savings are unbeatable, so check Sephora’s for more info!
Free shipping on any of the lovely products from Stila, just use the coupon code WELOVEU at checkout. We love Stila for this offer! I just might have to go order some of their sexy lip glazes…
I wear mascara every day, applying twice a day on some days. The acts of curling, coating, and cleansing contribute a significant amount of wear and tear on my lashes, which is why I have been using this week’s pick for three years now: Talika’s Eyelash Liposils. (more…)
A while back M.I.S.S. Dree wrote about the wonder that is blue mascara. If you like experimenting with color, then you’ll love the new mascara colors offered by Urban Decay. With colors like Purple Haze, Indigo, Electric Blue and Black Cherry - these mascaras will add a ‘lil drama to any look. And, for the next week if you spend $30 or more you’ll get the XXX Shine Stash lip gloss set for free (it’s a $25 value!). Just add the word STASH at checkout. Details after the jump . . .
PS - Check out the “how-to” video on how to play up your eyes.
Benefit’s Benetint has had a cult following since it came out years ago and I am a part of that cult thank you very much. I’ve never been much of a powdered blush girl - it always ends up looking fake and caked on to me. Which is why I love Benetint - it gives you a natural rosy glow look that can be replicated by a few spins around the block. Up until now, Benetint has only been available in a “one color suits all” shade of berry red. Benefit has cooked up a new shade for the ladies called Posietint. Posietint is a bit lighter than Benetint and comes in a petal pink color. The stains work equally well on cheeks and lips and last for hours. I can’t wait to try this new shade!
A while back I posted about how I thought Keira Knightley was not the right person for the Coco Mademoiselle ads. “Though stunningly beautiful, I didn’t think Ms. Knightly embodied the class, elegance and style of Mlle. Chanel.” I meant to add that I thought Natalie Portman would have been a better choice. I just saw this photo of Ms. Portman wearing Chanel recently and it made me think of that again. Chanel announced a while back that Audrey Tautou would be the new face of Chanel No. 5 so I guess that’s out of the question for now. We’ll have to see, but my vote for the next face of a Chanel fragrance is N.P.
Left: Stila x Marchesa Backstage Beauty Collection via WWD
Right: A look from the Marchesa Fall 08 Collection via Style
Stila has done the makeup for the past 4 Marchesa runway shoes and it looks like the relationship is blooming. Based on the success of the color palettes, Stila is releasing the colors used in the Fall 2008 Marchesa runway show. Here’s what they have to say:
The Backstage Beauty Collection, which includes three palettes, each with one matte and two shimmery eye shadow shades and an eyeliner. The Front Row Look is a black-patent palette with a smoky quartz eyeliner; The Red Carpet Look is a red-patent palette with an onyx eyeliner, and The Runway Look is a pewter-patent palette with an onyx eyeliner. Each palette is finished with fake leather rosettes that can be reused as necklaces or bracelets.
The colors look really fresh and wearable but my favorite part is the packaging. I love Marchesa dresses for the beautifully folded flowers and the flower wrap for the case is the perfect finishing touch - especially when you can use it as a necklace, bracelet or hair accessory! The palettes will be available in August at Sephora stores, Sephora.com and StilaCosmetics.com and will retail for $40.
Want your lips to pop? Well, M·A·C ’s new Dazzleglass lipcolour dazzles with light and shine to bring an exciting dimensional pop to your lips.
Large particle pearls reflect and refract light to mimic the brilliance of quartz and opal crystal (that’s hot). The lipcolour provides exceptional shine with a crystalline iridescence and is non-sticky, non-tacky, lightweight and moisturizing (even hotter).
Wear it alone, or layer over lipstick or Lipglass for a dramatic effect. The dazzleglass is available in 16 colors, from blue comet to ms. fizz, there’s a color for every mood and shade. Each Dazzleglass lipcolour retails for $16.50 US and for a limited time, if you use the code DAZZLE at checkout you will receive free standard shipping on your online order.
