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Milani Spring 2014 Launches

Milani Spring 2014 Launches

Brilliant Shine Lip Gloss ($5.49)

Rich color, extreme high shine, comfortable lasting wear, moisturizing & non-tacky.

  • Bare Secret (01)
  • Mai-Tai (02)
  • Luminous (03)
  • Mauve Fetish (04)
  • Berry Tempting (05)
  • Ravish Raspberry (06)
  • Pink Lady (07)
  • Rose Blush (08)
  • Sweet Grapefruit (09)
  • Coral...

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MAC A Waft of Grey Mineralize Eyeshadow Quad

MAC A Waft of Grey Mineralize Eyeshadow Quad ($44.00 for 0.05 oz.) is the smoky eye quad--a mix of silver-shot white, silver, gray, and black.  I had fall out during wear with the silver and gray shades, as both were quite sparkly, but the colors themselves wore between six...

MAC A Waft of Grey Mineralize Eyeshadow Quad ($44.00 for 0.05 oz.) is the smoky eye quad--a mix of silver-shot white, silver, gray, and black.  I had...

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Rant & Rave: Spring Collections

Rant & Rave: Spring Collections

Share: Tell us what you love and hate about spring beauty collections!

my answer: Sometimes they can run together when brands stick too closely to typical spring themes (e.g. pastels) - I like when brands mix elements of what you think of when you think of spring with something unusual. I love the...

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MAC A Sprinkle of Blues Mineralize Eyeshadow Quad

MAC A Sprinkle of Blues Mineralize Eyeshadow Quad ($44.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a cool-toned mix centered around blue. It contained a white with a blue sheen, muted navy blue, medium-dark blue, and a blackened navy. This quad was horrifying across the board--dry, stiff, difficult...

MAC A Sprinkle of Blues Mineralize Eyeshadow Quad ($44.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a cool-toned mix centered around blue. It contained a white with a blue...

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NARS Spring 2014 Collection

NARS Spring 2014 Collection

Rich, aquatic and anchored in glamour. The NARS Spring 2014 Collection kicks off the season with provocative appeal leaving winter in the wake. Eyes sizzle in gold lamé and iridescent smoky orchid, while cheeks glisten with a splash of shimmering rose peach. Gleaming...

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Zoya Awaken Collection for Spring 2014

Zoya Awaken Collection for Spring 2014

Open your mind to the beauty of color discovery; the new, the unexplored, the excitement! Awaken by Zoya - Six new, full-coverage, dew-drenched creams and gold-kissed metallic nail polish colors for Spring 2014. Full of pure pigment, intense color and modern...

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This Week’s Sales for January 6th, 2014

This Week’s Sales for January 6th, 2014

Deal Sites/Rebates

  • EBATES:  Sheer Cover (25%), SkinStore (12%), Saks Fifth Avenue (8%)
  • FAB: --
  • GILT: No!No! (1/6)
  • HAUTELOOK: Kevyn Aucoin (1/6), Osmotics (1/6), Conair (1/7), Belletto Studio (1/8)
  • IDEELI:  --
  • MR. REBATES:  Proactiv (35%), SheerCover (35%), WEN (35%), Murad (18%), Oscar Blandi (15%),...

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What's one lip color you feel like you can't pull off?

What's one lip color you feel like you can't pull off?

What's one lip color you feel like you can't pull off? Share! Reallllyyy cool-toned, pale pinks and very, very light beiges/peaches. There are very, very few instances where I can wear either and have them look flattering (or at least, somewhat flattering).

Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here...

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5 Shades of Radiant Orchid for Eyes

5 Shades of Radiant Orchid for Eyes

You know what I look forward to? Seeing some radiantorchideyes eyeliners. Those are few and far between, particularly for permanently available options. I also look forward to seeing some intensely pigmented, radiantorchideyes-hued matte eyeshadows--or at least, that's my hope.

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