November 2014 Beauty Favorites feat. Clé de Peau, Tom Ford, Kerastase, and more!

November has been a hectic month! I was fortunate enough to travel to Beijing during one of its most beautiful weeks of the year, and I truly had a wonderful time being immersed in so many new beauty products and upcoming trends. I had planned to share vlog footage here in this episode, but unfortunately, there were too many products to cover! You might see some unexpected products on the roster below, so watch the video to find out what's new! And for those anxious to get planning, I will be rounding up the best of Black Friday + Cyber Monday promotions and sharing them here on the blog tomorrow. Stay tuned! xo

Products Reviewed:

Cle de Peau Lipsticks in 204 Bellini, 201 Sweet Lychee & 215 Plum Pudding

Cle de Peau Fall 2014 Eye Color Quad in 303 Baby Universe

Tom Ford Holiday 2014 Cream Eye Color in Platinum

Tom Ford Holiday 2014 Cream Eye Color in Spice

LORAC Vintage Vixen & Sultry Starlet Eyeshadows

*Ulta Black Friday exclusive palettes

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate

Dior Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum

Kerastase Baume Double Je

Kerastase K Laque Noire Hairspray

Head and Shoulders Green Apple Shampoo + Conditioner

NuMe White Truffle Leave-in Conditioner

Makeup Worn:

Dolce & Gabbana Foundation in 100

Cle de Peau Concealer in Beige

Koh Gen Do Powder in OC-1

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronzer

Cle de Peau Luminizing Face Enhancer in Sand Beige

Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204 + Holder

Cle de Peau Eye Color Quad in 303 Baby Universe + Case

Tom Ford Holiday 2014 Cream Eye Color in Platinum

Tom Ford Holiday 2014 Cream Eye Color in Spice

Shu Uemura ME White 06 Eyeshadow

Cle de Peau Perfect Lash Mascara

EM Michelle Phan Scribble Eyeliner in Bronze Script

Cle de Peau Lipstick in 204 Bellini

Velour Lashes in Are Those Real

*Use code RAEVELOUR to get 15% OFF!

Earrings:

House of Harlow Sunburst Studs

Shirt:

Rails Carmen in Wine

Nails:

Louboutin Bianca

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Shu Uemura VIP 25% OFF Sale Details + Top 10 Recommendations

In case you haven't heard, Shu Uemura is holding their highly anticipated 25% off SALE this week. This is the absolute BEST Shu Uemura promotion of the year, even better and more discounted than the Black Friday sale! The offer technically starts on Monday, November 17th and ends on Wednesday, November 19th, but my readers get an early preview. That means you can load up your cart and SHOP NOW on Sunday, November 16th before all the popular items and colors are gone!!

Use the exclusive promo code SHUXRAE to receive 25% off + free shipping 

on orders of $50 or more in the United States and Canada ♡

As many of you know, I absolutely love Shu Uemura cosmetics and always make a beeline for their counters when traveling abroad. I was devastated when the last Shu Uemura store in California closed, but luckily, we can still shop online! My favorite two items from the latest Shupette collection — the palette and brush set — are sold out already, so do take advantage of this short-lived opportunity to save money and stock up!

EDIT :: I CAN'T BELIVE that I completely FORGOT to include Shu Uemura's legendary EYESHADOWS! I posted a quick picture on Instagram here, sharing a few of my favorite palettes. I love all the individual eyeshadow refills (some of the best glitters on the market) as well as the new Ready-to-Wear Palettes (especially the black and brown). Hope these suggestions help! xo

Rae's TOP 10 Recommendations

EYELASH CURLER

This is the legendary Shu Uemura product. It is the very eyelash curler I ever tried.

Since then, I have experimented and dabbled with other brands, but Shu Uemura's

is my one true love. It never pinches the skin of my delicate eyelids and provides

the most long-lasting results. I have fine, sparse lashes, which means

an eyelash curler is essential for completing any eye look!

ANTI/OXI CLEANSING OIL

This is my favorite Shu Uemura cleansing oil. It removes my waterproof mascaras

most effectively and without ever irritating my super sensitive eyes! The Anti/Oxi

feels more like a gel, which makes it more appealing to those new to the cleansing

oil trend. I reviewed it here in detail here, in case you're interested!

SMOKY LAYERS EYELASHES

I adore all Shu Uemura eyelashes for their construction and quality,

but the Smoky Layers style is an exceptional, naturally pretty lash. 

The Farfallina (not available on the US site) are my most

worn since they are very full and dramatic, but the

Smoky Layers is universally loved.

CHEEK BRUSH 20h

This is one of the three brushes I use for exclusively for blush.

The application is precise and the bristles are not excessively soft,

making it possible to pick up sheer baked powders. Shu Uemura brushes

are known for quality, and this is one of my all-time favorites. 

KOLINKSY EYE BRUSHES

Pictured above is 11, but I also recommend 10f. I hesitated to splurge on

these brushes before I understood the magic of Kolinsky, but the 20% off

discount makes these a steal! The bristles are firm yet soft and can work

with powders, creams, or liquids. With regular washing and gentle care,

these Kolinksy brushes can last a good ten to twenty years.

TINT IN GELATO

The relatively new Tint in Gelato cream lipsticks are some of the best I have ever

 tried. I especially love AT 01 Cassis, since the red is universally flattering, but

you must try CR 04 Spiced Orange if natural colors are more your style!

ROUGE UNLIMITED

 I love the Vision of Beauty limited edition lipsticks. The packaging is a work of art

in its own right, so give these a try first. The colors are wearable and ideal for any

complexion. The formula is richly pigmented with a natural, semi-lustrous finish.

PETAL LASH MASCARA

Of all the Shu Uemura mascaras I have tried over the years, the Petal Lash

is the most memorable. It never clumps and holds up my lashes for hours.

Though it isn't the most volumizing, the Petal Lash lifts and separates.

I highly recommend it for use alone or with false lashes.

DRAWING PENCILS

The new Drawing Pencil line-up is impressive and versatile.

My favorite is P Black 01, which is smooth and subtly shimmery.

You can see my swatches of every single shade here!

LIGHTBULB FOUNDATION

The chilly Fall and Winter season is perfect for the Lightbulb foundation's dewy finish. 

I especially love the sponge for sheer application of the formula.

25% OFF + Free Shipping

with code SHUXRAE

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Giorgio Armani Fall 2014 Review, Photos + Tutorial feat. Eye & Brow Maestro

Giorgio Armani makes some of the best designer makeup that money can buy. So despite the fact that Holiday collections (including Armani's) are rolling out in full force, I wanted to share the beauty of the Fall 2014 Fade to Grey collection. Furthermore, I wanted to demonstrate that the new Eye & Brow Maestro can be used on both naturally full and incredibly spare, thin brows like mine!

Now, some of you may have noticed that I did not include the nail polishes or the liquid eyeliners in the video (due to time constraints). Armani's standard formula is super glossy, but these Fall 2014 nail polish shades actually have a matte finish. I loved how effortless the application of the formula was — ultra smooth and self leveling. The color lasted a few days without chipping, which is fairly impressive for matte nails. The mineral tones of the Fall 2014 Eyes to Kill liquid eyeliners provide a "no-makeup" makeup feel due to the subtlety of the colors. The color is long-lasting and semi-transparent with a gel texture that is perfect for everyday wear.

Makeup Worn:

Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in 4 + 5.75

Cle de Peau Concealer in Beige

Koh Gen Do Powder in OC-1 and OC-2

Armani Eye & Brow Maestro in 02 Brown + 01 Black

Armani Fall 2014 Organica Eyeshadow Palette
Cle de Peau Perfect Lash Mascara

Ivory Lash in Smitten Kitten (10% off with code RAE2014)

Cle de Peau Highlighter in Sand Beige

Charlotte Tilbury Blush in First Love

Armani Fall 2014 Rouge d'Armani Sheer in 114

Nails:

Chanel Atmosphere

Earrings:

House of Harlow

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Clé de Peau Beauté La Boheme | Eye Color Quad in 212 + Enriched Lip Luminizer in 226 Review, Photos, Swatches

The Clé de Peau Beauté eyeshadow quad in 212 and the lipstick in 226 launched with the Spring 2014 La Boheme collection, but this duo makes up one of my favorite looks for Fall. I have been wearing the soft purple eye and mauve-nude lip combination often because it is incredibly chic yet romantic. Check out the individual product reviews and swatches after the jump!

HAUL: Clothing, Hair, Skin, Chanel Holiday 2014 Makeup + New Jewelry

October has been a successful haul month! This episode has a little bit of everything from drugstore skin care to flattering fitness clothing to Chanel Holiday makeup, so I hope you'll appreciate the variety! I tried my best to incorporate only the best and most memorable from my loot. I also wore a couple of pieces from Anna Beck (see above), the new jewelry line I have fallen head over heels for! AB jewelry is beautiful, comfortable, and totally collectible. Rounding out this month's haul, however, is Chanel Holiday 2014 makeup which includes the elusive Reve d'Orient eyeshadow palette and the phenomenal new Rouge Allure Lip Glosses! Hope you enjoy xo

Products Reviewed:
Zumba Wear So Bootyful Capri, V-Bra, Funky Harem Pants

*use promo code STYLIST20 to score 20% OFF 

LAmade Blouse (XS) 

Line & Dot Trench Coat (XS) 

Sultra Vixen Hair Styler

Natura Bisse Makeup Remover

La Mer The Cleansing Gel

Simple Gel Moisturizer

Velour Lash Stick Glue in Black

*use promo code RAEVELOUR for 15% OFF your order

Chanel Rouge Allure Gloss (11 + 19) swatches

Chanel Holiday 2014 RA Lipstick

Chanel Holiday 2014 Illusion D'Ombre

Chanel Holiday 2014 Highlighter

Chanel Reve d'Orient Eyeshadow Palette

Makeup Worn:

Cle de Peau Foundation in O20

Cle de Peau Concealer in Beige
Koh Gen Do Powder in OC-1
Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronzer
Shu Uemura Shupette Pearl Powder
Burberry Brow Pencil
Cle de Peau Mascara
Shu Uemura Shupette Eyeliner
Shu Uemura False Lashes
Gucci Mono Eyeshadow in Sunstone
Gucci Mono Eyeshadow in Tourmaline
 Gucci Mono Eyeshadow in Iconic Bronze
Gucci Eyeshadow Duo in Aristocratic
YSL Candy Balm in Papaya

Shirt:

LAmade 

Nails:

Gucci Rosette 

Earrings + Ring:

Anna Beck

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Fall 2014 Lookbook feat. Rails LA, Rag + Bone, Burberry, J.Crew, Theory, and more!

Photos by Kassia Phoy

The Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena is one of the most beautiful hotels in all of Southern California, heralded for its history and beautiful architecture. Kassia and I were fortunate enough to shoot my Fall Lookbook there, so I am super excited to finally share our collaboration with you! Fall is my favorite fashion season, even though it still feels like summer here in Los Angeles due to the heat wave. The jackets, the layers, the boots... I love it all, so I did my best to incorporate new trends and classic staples! Video + outfit details after the jump xo

London Travel Photo Diary, Vlog + Haul [Burberry, SUQQU, Chanel, Dior, and more]

London is now officially my favorite travel destination. I love the architecture more than words can convey, and there is just so much history to explore! I spent the bulk of my 'tourist' time at Westminster Abbey, which was breathtakingly beautiful. We even got some very sneaky albeit shaky footage of the interior! Unfortunately, I do not have a vlogging camera, but I will look into purchasing one soon because lugging around my DSLR was pretty painful. For that reason alone, I was not able to capture as much footage of the city as I had hoped. That is why in addition to the vlog, I decided to create and share this London Photo Diary! 

The highlight of my trip was the Burberry runway experience. I finally got to meet and watch the incredibly down-to-earth, talented Wendy Rowe in action.. twice! At the Spring Summer 2015 Beauty Look Preview, she walked us through the new products. I am absolutely loving the Effortless Brow Pencil and Fresh Glow Powder Foundation, both which will likely launch in America in a few months or so. 

The 'Birds and The Bees' runway show was magical, with live music by James Bay. I was lucky enough to go backstage, so make sure to watch the vlog (at the end of this post) to see clips of Wendy Rowe and the gorgeous models!

The marvelous views in London took my breath away. I wish I could have taken better photos, but I hope these iPhone snaps will suffice! I plan to take a few days to visit more sites like Buckingham Palace next time. We passed the Trafalgar Square a couple times, but I alway seemed to miss my photo opportunities. I was so impressed by its grandeur! 

Now for the food journal.. many of you know how much I love to eat. First up is Amorino! Rose-sculpted gelato on a cone. Need I say more? Next up is Balthazar, where I had the yummiest escargot and seafood pasta! Definitely visit this romantic brasserie for dinner. Then we have Petrus. Have I ever mentioned how much I love Gordon Ramsay? My London trip was planned last-minute, so I was unable to book Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. Petrus, however, was a pleasant surprise! Each course was plated to perfection, and every element was as tasty as it looked! Hawksmoor is another lovely restaurant you should visit when traveling to London, especially if you love steak.

All the buses stopped for a mile!

I am already planning another trip to London in 2015 — most likely for my birthday — and will do my best to shoot the entire adventure. Vlogging outdoors in front of strangers makes me feel awkward and super self-conscious, but I will try to walk/talk you through my days! Please let me know if you'd like to see more of these vlogs!

HAUL: 

SUQQU Eyeshadow Brush M

SUQQU Eyebrow Liquid Pen in Moss Green

Chanel Vitalumière Loose Powder Foundation

Shu Uemura Farfallina Flared Lashes

Dior Eyeshadow Palettes in Cuir Cannage, Versailles & Jardin

Burberry Runway Nail Collection in Blues

Burberry Runway Nail Collection in Pinks

Isabel Marant Bekett Wedges in Black 36

Ash Jude Booties in Black/Indigo 36

Chanel Flap Wallet in Black Caviar/Gold Hardware

Wittard Green Tea Taster Set

Wittard Milk Oolong Loose Tea

Nail Polish:

Burberry SS 2015 in Coral Red

Hair:

Hot Tools Curling Iron in 1.5" (White)

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