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NARS x Guy Bourdin Color & Gifting Collection Photos, Swatches + Commentary

NARS x Guy Bourdin Color & Gifting Collection Photos, Swatches + Commentary

Update:  I have added photos, swatches, and dupes for the products from the NARS x Guy Bourdin Gifting Collection.  The majority of the shades included in the Gifting collection are permanent to NARS' color range. To ensure context, I've added them to the existing...

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Must-Have Makeup Brushes for Blush, Foundation, Contouring, Highlighting, and Powder

Must-Have Makeup Brushes for Blush, Foundation, Contouring, Highlighting, and Powder

For nearly a year, I've been broadening my brush horizons and specifically testing an array of brushes from several brands. These are the brushes that I continue to reach for even after I've wrapped up testing. You'll most likely see similar shapes across the brushes I've...

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What makes you feel beautiful?

What makes you feel beautiful?

What makes you feel beautiful? Share! Confidence in myself makes me feel very, very beautiful. Confidence can come from many sources - it can be something as simple as having a good hair day, a pretty lipstick - or it can come from somewhere deeper, like feeling lucky and appreciating the...

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The Best Holiday Palettes for Holiday 2013

The Best Holiday Palettes for Holiday 2013

Too Faced Be Merry, Be Bright Kat Von D Spellbinding theBalm Balm Voyage Urban Decay Vice 2 Eyeshadow Palette Sugarpill Cold Chemistry LORAC Pro Palette Too Faced Pretty Rebel Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder Sleek MakeUP Vintage Romance

As promised, here are my top picks for palettes to snag during the holidays! :)  Also... as I review other palettes from the holidays (I don't think I have too many more!) and find other great choices, I'll be sure to add them here.

  1. Too Faced Be Merry, Be Bright Set ($45.00 for 1.28 oz.) consists of...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #207

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #207

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul:  I had something coming, but right now, USPS says it was delivered (and I have a locked mailbox) and it never was :(
  • Weekend plans:  Clean house!
  • Favorite indulgence?:  Food, no doubt about that!  Really nice dinner out with exceptional food!

Share your pet...

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Is there a type of beauty product or particular color/shade that you've been really enamored with lately?

Is there a type of beauty product or particular color/shade that you've been really enamored with lately?

Is there a type of beauty product or particular color/shade that you've been really enamored with lately? Share! Anything rose gold!

Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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15% off Giorgio Armani Beauty & YSL Beaute - Coupon Code!

15% off Giorgio Armani Beauty & YSL Beaute - Coupon Code!

Giorgio Armani Beauty is having a 15% off your purchase of $75+ with code ARMANI13, expires 10/28!

YSL Beaute is having a 15% off your purchase of $75+ with code VAMP, expires 10/28.

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How often do you practice applying makeup?

How often do you practice applying makeup?

How often do you practice applying makeup? (Presumably when you're not knee-deep in tissues snuggled in bed; when you're sick and you're still heading out the door somewhere.)

Every time I apply it is really practice! Always room for improvement, and if you're regularly trying new products, color...

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