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Lipstick April 29, 2015

Dolce & Gabbana’s NEW Matte Lipsticks in FIRE, FLIRT & DOLCE

Oh, they have done it again! My LOVE for all things Dolce & Gabbana continues. I have become infatuated with matte lipsticks over the past few months. I love the richness and pigmentation of matte lipsticks but most tend to be a bit on the dry side. Usually with the proper lip preparation, you can look flawlessly matte for hours without feeling so dry. When I recently had the chance to try Dolce & Gabbana’s NEW Matte Collection of lipsticks, I could barely contain my excitement. Although these lipsticks are pricey at $37 a tube, they are without a doubt, worth it! The entire collection of these matte lipsticks consist of 13 full-bodied shades of red inspired by Dolce & Gabbana’s latest runway collection. Each shade is ridiculously perfect! I received three colors, Dolce, Fire and Flirt. They vary slightly in their shades of red, but Fire is slightly a bit brighter and what I’m wearing in the picture above. Although perfectly matte and vibrant, these lipsticks are also creamy and have amazing staying power. If you want one splurge lipstick this season, this is certainly it! You will grab everyone’s attention from the moment you put it on…simply put, they are STUNNING!

Fashion March 24, 2015

Sephora VIB: Nars Lip Pencils in Cruella & Rikugien

I have so many lipsticks that I can probably go an entire year without wearing the same one twice! I think it’s pretty well understood that I spend way too much money on makeup and skincare, but what the heck, you only live once! Every year around my birthday, I make my way to Sephora so I can spend MORE money on myself with justification ( Happy Birthday to me) and pick up my VIB Birthday gift. Some years are better than others, but this year they hit it out of the ballpark. I’ve been a fan on NARS for too many years to count or even want to publicly acknowledge, but I silently squealed with excitement when I realized the gift was a set of two Nars lip pencils. One is a classic but bold matte red called Cruella and the other a beautiful satin pinkish rose nude in a shade called Rikugien. I truly adore both textures and the colors are as different as night and day. Of course I’m a daily wearer of bold, bright hues, but still love a great nude lip paired with a smokey eye. I have had my eye on these NARS pencils for a while now and I can’t wait to try many more. Their colors are intensely pigmented, long wearing and a breeze to apply. I think I might just have to up my spending allowance. Sigh- Thanks to Sephora and Nars for giving me such a great birthday gift! xx

Anti Aging March 20, 2015

Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer

I’m somewhat of a concealer junkie. Well, with that being said, I’m a junkie of most cosmetics and skincare! I was recently sent Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer in Light Golden. I have tried this concealer in the past, but like most things, you start using something new and you forget about one of your favorites. Once I used this again, I realized how much I truly adore this concealer. It just might be the only concealer I’ll ever need! I LOVE this concealer for so many reasons. It is super pigmented and a tiny dot goes a very long way. The consistency is really creamy, emollient and never settles into my fine lines. It’s perfect for covering blemishes and discoloration as well. It does an amazing job at brighting my under eye area and it never flairs my eczema. It’s packed full of Vitamin E which is a great anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory and it also contains cucumber fruit extract that works wonders on puffiness and it helps soften and sooth the delicate area around my eyes. I also discovered that this works well as a shadow primer too There are so many reasons to love this concealer, that I can go on and on!

Beauty February 25, 2015

NIP + FAB Bee Sting FIX Lifting Mask

Can I just say this aging thing is NOT fun! Trying to defy the laws of gravity is usually an uphill battle. I’m constantly looking for treatment masks, serums etc. that will help me on my quest for the “Fountain of Youth.” I don’t want to resort to fillers and Botox, (which quite frankly, scare me!) I had been searching online for the best effective and affordable firming and plumping masks when I stumbled upon NIP + FAB. I quickly became entranced with their line of products. They seem to have a full line of skincare from body creams, face serums, scrubs, face creams and masks. What interested me the most was that all of their masks can be left on overnight for a more intensive treatment. BINGO! This was exactly what I was looking for. It appeared that my local ULTA store carried this line, so I quickly jumped in my car. I was on a mission to find a quick fix mask to help refresh my tired looking skin for the Oscar weekend and parties that lied ahead. I decided on the BEE STING FIX LIFTING MASK and was impressed by it’s claims. But i’ll be honest, I wasn’t expecting too much. This mask claimed to plump and firm the skin and also claimed it would help retain moisture. This mask does contain Bee Venom, so if you are allergic to Bee’s, please stay away from this mask! This mask was a bargain at only $9.99 so I quickly snatched it up and thought I didn’t have much to lose if I didn’t like it. I washed my face that night and used my favorite Eclos scrub before applying a generous layer of the mask before going to bed. The mask itself has a bit of an odd smell that quickly disappeared after a few minutes. When I woke in the morning, I found my skin to be virtually line free and a bit more radiant. I was actually super impressed. I also used it the following day prior to getting ready for my Oscar party. It kept my skin looking fresh and line free all night. I truly believe this will become one of my basic staples for years to come and I’m eager to try more of the NIP + FAB line. It is super affordable and contains interesting and cutting edge ingredients. Even if your’e on a budget, every woman has the right to be beautiful! I LOVE it.

**( Now, keeping my dress in place with Hollywood Fashion tape the entire night was a bit more of a challenge! Not everything in life is easy-)

Beauty February 13, 2015

Valentine’s Day: Best Lipstick choice whether you’re taken or single!

I have a love/hate relationship with Valentine’s Day if I’m being honest. I’ve encountered many Valentine’s Days obviously, and there are a handful that just stand out. A few good ones and a ton that were total disasters! Don’t worry, I won’t be naming names. Leading up to Valentine’s Day, my single friends are complaining about being single and the taken ones are complaining about what gifts to give, what the night or weekend might entail etc. It’s a lot of pressure. There is one thing I know I have total control over, my lipstick! Whether you are taken or single, you can still wow the room or make sure your man can’t take his eyes off of you. I will say, if you’re single, you are gonna nail it tomorrow. Not having to worry about smudging a bold, bright lipstick is something I’m quite envious of ladies…with that being said, I’m going to highlight my two favorite lipsticks for Valentine’s Day, and the taken girls choice wasn’t easy. I’ve tried numerous lipsticks through the years that claim to have staying power. Being a wearer of RED lipstick , men often times are intimidated to go in for that kiss, and rightfully so! I will say the men that have won me over are the guys that just go for it, regardless if they are about to look like Ronald McDonald! It wasn’t until now that I actually discovered a product that lives up to it’s claims. Rimmel’s NEW Provocalips in Kiss Me You Fool..duh! Is absolutely amazing. It claims that it is 16 Hours of Kiss Proof color, although I never keep my lipstick on for 16 hours (or kiss for 16 hours for that matter), so I can’t quite speak on that. But, what I can tell you is this lipstick didn’t budge. No smearing on my man, no lip mark on my glass, no coming off while eating…nada. The key to making this lip color work is the application. You need to not touch your lips together for at least 60 seconds before applying the sealer coat on top of the main color. I used my clear lipliner and then layered this on my lips and cleaned up the lip line with a brush, then waited 60 seconds before applying the top coat. The color is intense and long lasting. I had a bit of trouble removing it at the end of the night, but a little bit of coconut oil took care of that. Now on to the single ladies. You have it a bit easier in the lipstick department. I say go for that super bright and pigmented pout! After all, you never know who’s attention you might catch. One of my all time favorite fun colors is VIOLET by BITE Beauty. I wear this color at least a few times a week. It always brightens my complexion, makes my teeth look super white and it’s just all around perfect! It definitely has a fun and sophisticated vibe that looks amazing with any outfit. BITE lipsticks are top notch. They are super creamy and just look and feel beautiful on your lips. They are absolutely worth every penny and then some. Whatever your Valentine’s Day has in store, rock your favorite lipstick with confidence! Who doesn’t love a confident women? Love you guys! xx