9.28.2012

My September Favorites [with Hits & Misses] + Video Details


This is a longer Favorites episodes, just because there have been so many wonderful new product launches! I even threw in a couple less-expected items to mix things up as well, hope you guys enjoy the variety. The products shown list below mirrors the order in which products were reviewed in the video, so you may skip as necessary. Thanks so much for watching and supporting the channel! <3 p="p">



Products Shown:
Giorgio Armani Maestro Foundation [I use 4.5 and 6.5 mixed]
YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat Foundation in B40
NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer in Medium1
Chanel New Rouge Allure Lipsticks in Palpitante, Pimpante, Gracile [Full review HERE]
Chanel Glossimer in Volupte
Lorac TANtalizer Lip Gloss in Raoul
Lorace Wild for TANtalizer Eyeshadow Palette
Velour Lashes in TDotOh [worn] and Lash in the City
Navy School Skater Skirt by Mustard Seed from DailyLook
   **Purchase the skirt here [non-affiliate link]: http://bit.ly/wZEl0s
Kiehl's Rosa Arctica Lightweight Cream
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24HR Colors - Ready Set Green, Test My Teal, Blue On By, Fuchsia Fever
Glossybox August Box - Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Taint, Ellis Faas Milky Lips in L204, Ole Henriksen Truth Serum sample


Makeup Worn:
Giorgio Armani Maestro Foundation [4.5 and 6.5 mixed]
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Medium Plus
Shiseido Natural Brow Pencil in Natural Black + Chanel Brow Kit [discontinued]
MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
Inglot Purple Eyeshadows - 440 Pearl, 379 Matte, 491 DS
  **I like Inglot, want to purchase more.. but eyeshadow base is required and they tend to be powdery
Lancome Artliner and Hypnose Drama WP Mascara
Armani Waterproof Smooth Silk Eye Pencil in Brown
Velour False Eyelashes in TDotOh
Tarte Amazonian Clay Matte Bronzer in Park Princess Avenue
Chanel Rouge Allure in Gracile and Lorac TANtalizer Gloss in Raoul

Lenses:
Clear Prescription only, no color

Nails:
Butter London Come to Bed Red
China Glaze Ruby Pumps on ring fingers only


Hair:
Hot Tools 1.5 inch Gold Curling Iron


Tank Top:
Lululemon Power Y Tank [not available anymore]

9.26.2012

Nail Polish Galore! Collection Review + Video Details


Hello, everyone! I told myself I would never film another nail polish collection video after the first one that I took down because of all the horrid comments and the lack of visibility of the actual polishes, but I received a flood of requests for this video recently so I gave in today and filmed it. The nail polish racks are from Amazon.com, seller Beauticom and I've linked you to the product HERE (not an affiliate link). They lowered the price since I purchased them! Also, please note this video took me over 6 hours just to edit, so please watch it in HD and full screen to see the details of the polishes :)
I do wish I could have posted swatches of each of the colors, but applying all of these colors to my nails would be an incredibly daunting task. It would take me several weeks, if not months, to swatch all these polishes and I simply do not have the time at the moment. I did mention all my favorites, so I hope you give them a try!



Make-up Worn:
YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat Foundation in B40
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Medium Plus
Tarte Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess
Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204 [See full review HERE]
MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
Tom Ford Cream Eyeshadow in Platinum
Tom Ford Eyeshadow Quad in Cognac Sable
Lancome Artliner in Black
NARS Long Wear Eyeliner in Via Veneto
Armani ETK Waterproof Mascara in Black
Ardell Wispies False Eyelashes
Chanel Rouge Allure Lipstick in Palpitante [See full review & more swatches HERE]

Lenses:
Clear prescription lenses (no color)

Shirt:
Victoria's Secret PINK V-neck

Nails:
Chanel Pirate

9.21.2012

Armani Fall 2012 Makeup Collection + Maestro Foundation Review Video Details


Finally, the time to review Armani's Fall 2012 makeup is here! It has been a long process of waiting for the new Maestro 'Fusion' foundation to be shipped to me, but it was totally worth it.. so worth it that I bought a second bottle. Now I can match my skin regardless of how fair I get in the winter or how tan I get in the winter! I can use rich hydrating creams under it, and it doesn't accentuate pores. What's not to love? The review is long because I don't get around to reviewing Armani products much. I wanted to be thorough, even more so than usual ;) Just keep in mind the tutorial starts at 10:29. Feel free to skip the review if you're just interested in seeing how the foundation applies!



Makeup Worn/Used in Tutorial:
Armani Maestro Foundation in 4.5 and 6.5
Armani Maestro Eraser in 3
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Warm Natural
Shiseido Natural Brow Pencil in Natural Black
Armani Eyes to Kill Eyeshadow in 24 and 25 [with random Crown Blending Brush]
Armani Eyes to Kill WP Smooth Silk Eye Pencil in Brown
Armani Eyes to Kill WP Mascara in Black
Velour Lashes in TDotOhh
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Medium Plus
Kevyn Aucoin Sculpting Powder in Medium
Armani Blush in 2 with Shu Uemura 20H Brush
Armani Rouge d'Armani Sheer Lipstick in P505

Earrings:
Pearl Studs

Shirt:
Splendid [Nordstrom]

Nails:
Deborah Lippmann Call Me Irresponsible

Lenses:
Clear Prescription Lenses only [no color] - do I even have to continue writing this anymore?

9.18.2012

What's In My Bag Tag + Video Details


Yesterday on twitter, I asked my followers if they would like to see a What's In My Bag Tag video or a Favorite False Lashes video. I'm sure you've guessed by the title of this post that the former won! I will film the False Lashes video later this month because the Armani Fall 2012 video is next, finally!

But today, I'm going to review the purse that I have been carrying all too often this year (since I only own a total of 3 bags, I get a lot of use out of all of them). I hope you enjoy the video and taking a sneak peek into my clutter-free bag!



Purse:
Louis Vuitton Eva Clutch/Crossbody in Monogram

Purse Contents:
Chanel Sunglasses [Model # has been worn down but it looks like 5152]
Lancome Translucence Mattifying Sheer Pressed Powder in 300 Bisque
Clear and Clear Oil Blotting Sheets [from Target or WalMart]
1-Day Acuvue Moist Contact Lenses
Listerine Fresh Burst PocketPack Breath Strips
Benefit Ultra Plush Lipgloss in Bella Bamba or Coralista


Makeup Worn:
Armani Maestro Foundation in 4.5 and 6.5
Armani Maestro Eraser in 3
Kevyn Aucoin The Sculpting Powder in Medium
Dior Matte Bronzer in Honey Matte 02 (Discontinued)
Stila Jewel Eye Shadow Palette
Velour Lashes in TDotOhh
NARS Long Wear Eye Liner in Via Veneto
Armani Eyes to Kill WP Mascara in Black
Chanel Rouge Allure in Pimpante
Chanel Glossimer in Volupte

Shirt:
Victoria's Secret Cotton Lingerie

Nails:
Deborah Lippmann Call Me Irresponsible

Lenses:
Clear Prescription lenses [not color contacts]

9.13.2012

Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Color [New/Reformulated] Lipstick Swatches + Review


Photo Courtesy of Nordstrom.com

The Chanel Rouge Allure lipstick range has recently been reformulated and I just wanted to update everyone with a quick post of swatches, since they are apparently scarce at the moment! You can purchase them through Nordstrom HERE. And no, that is not an affiliate link. Swatches after the jump :)

9.12.2012

Top 10 Products I Would Repurchase Tag Video Details


Hello, everyone! I am very excited to bring you this video because I have received multiple requests for videos like this in the past. I realize it is a quite a long video, but I wanted to be as thorough as possible!  15 products in less than 19 minutes with an intro and closing isn't too shabby, right? I hope you guys find this helpful and less overwhelming! This is basically a Holy Grail/All-Time Favorites products video <3 p="p">


Top 5 Products I Have Already Repurchased [INTRO]:
DUO False Lash Adhesive in Dark Tone
Lancome Artliner in Black
Shu Uemura Lash Curler
Lancome Hypnose Drama WP Mascara in Black
Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24HR Foundation in 320W

10 Products I Would Repurchase:
Chanel Glossimers in Volupte & Constellation
Giorgio Armani Waterproof Silk Eyeliners in Black & Brown
    *mentioned: NARS Via Veneto black eyeliner
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Powder in Medium Plus
Cargo blu_ray Pressed Powder in 30
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Warm Natural
Dolce & Gabanna The Blush in Tan
Guerlain Terracotta Mineral Bronzer in 2 Medium
Chanel Joues Contraste Blush in 65 Espiegle
Tom Ford Eyeshadow Quad in 2 Cognac Sable
YSL Glossy Stain in 9



Makeup Worn:
Tom Ford Traceless Liquid Foundation in 05 Natural
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Powder in Medium Plus
Cargo blu_ray Pressed Powder in 30
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Warm Natural
Shiseido Natural Brow Pencil in Natural Black
Tom Ford Creme Shadow in Platinum
Tom Ford Eyeshadow Quad in 2 Cognac Sable
Lancome Hypnose Drama WP Mascara in Black
Lancome Artliner in Black with Ardell 305 Accent Lashes
Chanel Joues Contraste Blush in 65 Espiegle
Guerlain Terracotta Mineral Bronzer in 2 Medium
Chanel Rouge Allure Intense in 90 Pimpante
Chanel Glossimer in Volupte

Earrings:
JewelMint Forever Audrey

Tank:
C&C Solid Tank with Pocket

Lenses:
Clear prescription only [not color/circle lenses]

Nails:
French Gel Manicure [salon] with Tom Ford Dominatrix on left pinky finger

9.06.2012

Updated Travel Makeup Bags - Las Vegas Edition Video Details


Hello, everyone! I am going to Las Vegas this weekend, so I figured it was perfect timing for this requested video. I am actually not a fan of Vegas because I'm not big on the clubbing scene (too hot and cramped), I don't drink much anymore (too many empty calories), and I'm not a gambler (too much wasted money), but I'm going to keep my best friend company because she has a conference to attend! Friends can't let friends be lonely in Sin City. And Vegas has great food.. you guys know how much I love good food! I'm going to try to track down some macarons, mmm. Anyway, I hope this video was helpful for those who requested it!



Products Reviewed:
Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon Cosmetics Pouch
Dior DiorSnow Translucent SPF 50 Sunscreen
Benefit How to Look the Best at Everything Kit in Medium from Sephora
Sigma Paris Palette
Lancome GWP Makeup Pouch
Velour Lashes in Lash in the City
Shu Uemura 20H Cheek Brush
D&G The Blush in Tan
Duo Lash Glue in Dark Tone
Shu Uemura Lash Curler in Gold - LE
Maybelline The Falsies Waterproof Mascara
Shiseido Natural Brow Pencil in Natural Black
MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack with Smashbox Arched Liner Brush
Hourglass Opaque Rouge in Canvas
Armani Sheer Lipstick in 36
Chanel Gloss Fluo in Pop
Sigma Make Me Cool Duo Fibre Face Brush
Benefit Watt's Up Highlighter sample from Little Black Bag

Makeup Worn:
Burberry Sheer Foundation in 05
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Medium Plus
Shiseido Natural Brow Pencil in Natural Black
Maybelline Stiletto Liquid Eyeliner in Brownish Black
Maybelline The Falsies Waterproof Mascara & Red Cherry Lashes in 1
Tom Ford Cream Eyeshadow in Platinum
Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow in Almond
Benefit Hoola Bronzer

Armani Sheer Lipstick in 36
Chanel Gloss Fluo in Pop


Blouse:
Banana Republic



Earrings:
JewelMint Sugar Pop


Nails:
Gel Manicure - French


Ring:
Stella and Dot Sidewinder

Lenses:
Clear Prescription Lenses only [no color]

9.04.2012

Benefit Beauty Gift with Little Black Bag


Good morning, everyone! I hope everyone had a lovely Labor Day weekend. To kick off our return to reality, I bring you mini reviews of 9 awesome Benefit Beauty samples and a little shopping haul from Little Black Bag! With every LBB bag order this month, you will receive a Benefit beauty bonus.. and trust me, these samples are definitely worth trying. Benefit is one of my favorite beauty brands, take advantage of this opportunity to receive a deluxe sample!



Make-up Worn:
Burberry Sheer Liquid Foundation in 05
Benefit Hello Flawless Powder Foundation in Honey
Dolce & Gabbana The Blush in Tan
Bobbi Brown Gel Liner in Graphite Ink
Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Skinny Jeans
Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow in Almond
Lancome Artliner in Noir/Black
Lancome Hypnose Drama WP Mascara
Velour False Lashes in T Dot Ohhh
Guerlain Rouge G L'Extrait Lipstick in Paresse

Necklace:
RJ Graziano Wood Spike Statement Necklace from Little Black Bag

Ring:
Kenneth Cole NY Cascade Stretch Ring

Lenses:
Clear Prescription Only, no color

Nails:
Gel Manicure, French white tips

Tank:
Theory Len

Benefit Samples Reviewed:
It's Potent Eye Cream
Stay Don't Stray Eye Primer
That Gal Brightening Face Primer
Benefit POREfessional Face Primer
They're Real Mascara
Bad Gal Lash Mascara
Watt's Up
Sunbeam
See and Be Seen Sasha Eau de Toilette
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