Holiday

Revenge Is Sweet

January 2, 2013

Lipglass: Revenge Is Sweet

I so fondly remember the Venomous Villains collection by MAC. If you were a fan, you’ll be happy to be reunited with Revenge is Sweet Lipglass. This shade looks like a vivid violet in the tube, but wears as a sheer plum. It’s a great shade to add to your routine if you want just a touch of color.

Retail price is $15. Revenge is Sweet is a part of the MAC Taste Temptation collection.

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Filed Under: Holiday, Lips

The Coach Holiday Fragrance Lineup!

December 31, 2012

Holiday 2012: Coach Poppy

Giving the gift of fragrance can be tricky, but this time of year is when you get to redeem those GCs, return unwanted sweaters, and select your own gifts!

I adore the Coach fragrance lineup from the holiday season, and if I had a GC to spend (and hadn’t already received product samples) these gleaming metallic limited edition bottles would be my splurge! [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fragrance and Perfume, Holiday

Forever Red

December 28, 2012

Forever Red, Bath and Body Works Holiday 2012

Shopping with your children when they are young boys is a brief and painful experience. When it comes to browsing in Bath & Body Works, the task is a bit more relaxed and enjoyable. My boys smell every single candle, and one of the shops near my home even has a sink where they can lather up with anti-bacterial soap. They end up with clean hands, I end up with an opportunity to shop. Win, win!

Naturally I was captivated when I stumbled upon a Forever Red display while wandering about with my youngest. The red bottles lured me the way a bright light lures a moth. Sadly, I only discovered the scent when my son was already bored, so we headed out before I had time to play. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fragrance and Perfume, Holiday

In the Limelight and Blue Gaze

December 26, 2012

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In The Limelight and Blue Gaze

Am I the only one who thinks Pantone phoned it in when they chose Emerald as the color of the year for 2013?

Well, anywho, if you’re the type of person who eagerly awaits Pantone’s Spring Color Report each Fall, you’ll love these nail lacquers by MAC! In the Limelight (at left) is from the Glamour Daze collection, and Blue Gaze (at Right) is from the Taste Temptation collection. In The Limelight is a dead-ringer for the Pantone color “Greyed Jade” and Blue Gaze is awfully similar to “Monaco Blue”. Both are perfect if you’re looking to invest in shades of nail lacquer that will be the hot colors of 2013.

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Swatches: In The Limelight and Blue Gaze

In my opinion, this should have been the year of “Tender Shoots”, but I’m a lemming and set my phone theme color to Emerald anyway. Sigh.

Retail price is $17.50 for In The Limelight and $16 for Blue Gaze.

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Filed Under: Holiday, Nails

MAC Khol Power Eye Pencil in Raven

December 21, 2012

MAC Kohl Power Eye Pencil, Glamour Daze Holiday 2012
I am AMAZED that MAC’s Kohl Power Eye Pencil in Raven isn’t sold out! This shade is part of the Glamour Daze Holiday 2012 color collection, and is a great choice if you’re feeling unimpressed by your usual brown eye pencil. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eyes, Holiday

NARS Soft Touch Shadow Pencil in Trash

December 20, 2012

Trash Swatch: NARS Soft Touch Shadow Pencil

Trends come and trends go, but in my world purple always “reigns”. My apologies for the cheesy pun, but I couldn’t resist!

NARS Soft Touch Shadow Pencils are the ultimate in versatility. Apply a line of the color and it wears like an eye pencil, delivering high-pigment color and a precise application.

Grab a blending brush, and the look can be softened to shadow. Either way, the formula is smudge-proof and long wearing! I LOVE these pencils, and highly recommend them in ANY shade!

Retail price is $24.

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Filed Under: Eyes, Holiday

NARS International Velvet

December 20, 2012

International Velvet, NARS Andy Warhol Collection

The world of pink lips is no longer “anything goes”. What was once the smoking-hot lip color in any shade is now a bit more managed. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, Lips

Impossibly Sweet Lipglass

December 19, 2012

Impossibly Sweet Lipglass, MAC Glamour Daze Collection

From the MAC Glamour Daze collection for Holiday 2012 comes Impossibly Sweet, a bashful girl-next-door innocent shade of gloss. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, Lips

Glamour Daze Extra Dimension Skinfinish

December 13, 2012

: Glamour Daze Extra Dimension Skinfinish

Any product by MAC with the word “Skinfinish” in its name becomes a favorite! When MAC introduced Extra Dimension Skinfinish back in the spring, I immediately fell in love with the beautiful metallic glow they delivered. Included in the MAC Glamour Daze collection for holiday, Whisper of Gilt and Superb also happen to be the two shades from the original launch that I felt were universally flattering.

They’re Back! Whisper of Gilt and Superb Extra Dimension Skinfinish

: Whisper of Gilt and Superb Swatches, MAC Glamour Daze Holiday 2012

These powders can be used for highlighting, or all-over application. Drab winter skin comes back to life, when these colors are applied!

Retail price is $29. These two shades are sold out online, so the hunt begins!

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Filed Under: Cheek Color, Holiday

Primped Out Eye Look Bag In Drama Taupe

December 12, 2012

Drama Taupe Primped Out Eye Look Bag, MAC Holiday 2012

If you’re planning to give the gift of makeup this holiday season, the MAC Cosmetics Holiday 2012 collection is a wonderful place to start browsing! The “Primped Out” lineup of trendy little leopard-print makeup bags filled with essentials are fun, festive, and even a wee bit frugal!

For example: Regular retail for the full-sized Powerpoint Eye Pencil ($15), Opulash Mascara ($16), Eye Shadow x2 ($27.50) photographed above would be $58.50 if purchased separately! Buying the Primped Out Eye Look Bag is an overall savings of $12, and scores you a free 2755E Shadow Brush and makeup bag as well! [Read more...]

Filed Under: Eyes, Holiday