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Bobbi Brown Metallics for Fall 2008

Bobbi Brown Metallics for Fall 2008

BOBBI BROWN | METALLIC Fall 2008 Collection

Metallic Lip Color ($22.00) The newest innovation in shimmer. Metallic Lip Color features a unique combination of high-shine emollients and light-reflective pearls. The result is multi-dimensional shimmer that has a soft and creamy feel with medium coverage....

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Five Products That Changed My Beauty World

Five Products That Changed My Beauty World

Five Products That Changed My Beauty World

MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator>> This review was recently posted, so it seems redundant to espouse its merits yet again, but I can't help it. By far one of my favorite products I've purchased this year.

MAC Mineralize Blush>> These blushes are subtle, natural,...

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Lancome Poudre Elephant Teint Star Product (Elephant Compact)

Lancome Poudre Elephant Teint Star Product (Elephant Compact)

The "star product" for Lancome's Maharani Jewels collection for fall (already out) is their Poudre Elephant Teint, which is meant to be used as a bronzer. When I swatched it, it went on as a very peachy kind of color with lots of gold sheen and a few gold flecks. I imagine the peachiness is what I got...

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Lancome Maharani Jewels for Fall 2008

Lancome Maharani Jewels for Fall 2008

LANCOME | MAHARANI JEWELS Fall 2008 Color Collection

Gorgeous goes global with Maharani Jewels. Lancome's latest color collection pays homage to India, where the beauty brand opened last year. Many of the makeup shades and creations seen floating down the catwalk recently were reminiscent of the...

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Tutorial - Vintage Golds and Browns for Vegas

Tutorial - Vintage Golds and Browns for Vegas

I used Museum Bronze pigment (LE) on lid, Ricepaper eyeshadow on inner lid, Goldmine eyeshadow on middle of lid, Carbon (LIGHTLY!) on outer lid, Espresso eyeshadow on outer crease, Copperbeam pigment (LE) on outer crease, Ricepaper eyeshadow on brow to highlight, Graphblack technakohl on upper lash...

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Temptalia's Summer of Fun #015: Master of Smoke

Temptalia's Summer of Fun #015: Master of Smoke

For our next giveaway in our Summer of Fun Giveaways, we want to give some lucky reader a chance to have the best smokey eyes. We're going to make you the MASTER OF SMOKE...

  • Sephora Smokey Eye Brush Set

This prize package is worth $42.00! To enter to win, simply leave a comment telling me your favorite...

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Guest Look -- Amanda Does a Soft Shimmering Blue

Guest Look -- Amanda Does a Soft Shimmering Blue

Amanda used:

  • MAC Painterly paint pot (whole lid)
  • Jesse's Girl Sparkle Blue (lower lid and a little above)
  • MAC Aquadisiac (crease)
  • MAC Copperplate (blended into crease and brow bone)
  • MAC Naked Lunch (brow bone highlight)
  • MAC Vellum (inner eye)
  • MAC Fascinating Eye Kohl (under eye)
  • MAC White Gold pigment (over...

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MAC Lustretwins Pro Longwear Longwearing Lipstick Review

MAC Lustretwins Pro Longwear Longwearing Lipstick Review

OVERALL, the new Pro Longwear Lustre Lipcolours present an interesting alternative to the clear/mirror gloss coat they had in the past. The new shades are diverse from existing shades, which is great since MAC hasn't come out with new shades in what seems like forever! Also, Alta Moda? It's here! I...

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