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Dior Misty Mauve Eyeshadow Palette (Fall 2010)

Dior Misty Mauve Eyeshadow Palette (Fall 2010)

More Plums for Fall -- Dior-Style

Dior Misty Mauve Eyeshadow Palette ($58.00 for 0.21 oz.) is one of two new-for-fall eyeshadow quints (the other being Pink Design #808). It contains a soft, sparkling icy lilac; satin-matte gray purple; deep black-purple with silver...

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Korres #15 Natural Blush

Korres #15 Natural Blush

Luminous Beauty in 3 Seconds

Korres #15 Natural Blush ($24.00 for 0.21 oz.) is OH-MY-GOODNESS gorgeousness on skin.  Ahh!  I fell in love.

If you have warm skin, you have to try it on--not just a mere swatch, but try it on cheeks.  Though, I do think it would be lovely on cooler skin tones, too -- it...

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Kat Von D Memento Mori Eyeshadow Palette

Kat Von D Memento Mori Eyeshadow Palette

Kat Von D True Romance Eyeshadow Palette: Memento Mori

Kat Von D Memento Mori Eyeshadow Palette ($34.00 for 8 x 0.05 oz. eyeshadows) has been on my radar for awhile, but I've only now been able to really try it out! It contains eight eyeshadows, each pretty much the equivalent of a full-size...

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LORAC Multiplex 3D Lip Gloss (Cliche, Intermix)

LORAC Multiplex 3D Lip Gloss (Cliche, Intermix)

Move Over Dazzleglass!

LORAC Multiplex 3D Lip Gloss ($22.00 for 0.17 oz.) is an ultra shimmering, light-reflecting non-sticky lipgloss that gives MAC's Dazzleglass a run for its money. Giving you nearly three times as much product for $4 more, Multiplex...

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My First Waxing Experience -- AMAZING!

My First Waxing Experience -- AMAZING!

Going Brazilian @ Stript

Last week, I had my first-ever waxing experience (of any body part), and I just took the bull by its horns and had a Brazilian done. I went to Stript Wax Bar. Stript is owned by the lovely, puts-you-right-at-comfort Katherine Goldman, a local Bay Area esthetician. Stript is all about...

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NARS Cadaques Multiple Tint

NARS Cadaques Multiple Tint

Perfect for Perfect Skin

NARS Cadaques Multiple Tint ($38 for 0.52 oz.) is a fantastic barely-there flush if you have naturally lovely skin.  If your skin has enough imperfections where you tend to use foundation or powder for coverage, the new Multiple Tints just don't...

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Chanel Taupe Gris Eyeshadow (Fall 2010)

Chanel Taupe Gris Eyeshadow (Fall 2010)

It's Taupe, It's Gray, It's Taupe Gris!

In addition to Vert Khaki, Chanel will launch Taupe Gris ($28.50 for 0.07 oz.) with their fall collection. The name is completely spot-on--it's a grayed taupe brown with a soft sheen. It has the same silky smooth texture of Chanel's...

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The Summer Season: Milani Cabana Coral Lipstick

The Summer Season: Milani Cabana Coral Lipstick

The Summer Season: Milani Cabana Coral Lipstick

Milani Cabana Coral Lipstick ($4.99) is a shimmering coral-orange with a frosty golden shimmer-sheen. It's nearly opaque, and it's bright without being blinding. It wears for two to three hours, but the formula is smooth, rich in color, and...

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The Summer Season: MAC Neon Orange Lipstick

The Summer Season: MAC Neon Orange Lipstick

The Summer Season: MAC Neon Orange Lipstick

MAC Neon Orange Lipstick ($14.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a traffic-stopping opaque neon orange.  The name really says it all -- it's bright, in-your-face, and exactly orange.  It's unabashedly orange, and you won't see it apologizing for anything any time...

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Chanel Glossimers Lipgloss (Fall 2010)

Chanel Glossimers Lipgloss (Fall 2010)

Chanel Glossimers: Petite Peche, Coral Love, Rose Dilemma, Pink Teaser

Lovin' Fall for Summer

For fall, Chanel released four new Glossimer shades ($27.00 for 0.19 oz.), but they're oh-so-perfect for summer--so thank goodness they're available come July! (Some readers are reporting their local counters...

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