I just released my epic Holiday Gift Guide + Beauty Catalog, but I wanted to focus specifically on fragrances here because scent is quite personal and demands a little more attention than a photo. Since I love giving and receiving fragrances during the holidays, I wanted to share my my top picks. A new perfume or cologne is the perfect way to kick off a new year, smelling and feeling new!
Marc Jacobs has released a new member of the iconic Daisy family, and it captured my imagination as soon as I laid eyes on the lovely studded bottle! Daisy Dream is a light and ethereal fragrance. It is a fruity-floral scent that is ideal for day wear since it is feminine yet airy, which is why I have been wearing it diligently this summer. The fresh elegance of the blackberry and white woods combination is utterly irresistible and truly dreamy. I also love that Marc Jacobs embodied the dream theme in all aspects, even creating a Daisy Dream microsite dedicated to encouraging the dreamer in all of us.
My Daisy Dream Capsule
While creating a dream capsule, I was reminded of my own personal goals to travel and explore the world. It rejuvenated my aspirations to visit the south of France to run through the endless rows of blooming flowers and to visit the opposite end of the world to watch a concert on the water in Sydney, Australia. Help your dreams come to life by curating your own dream capsule here, and upon creation and submission, enter the Marc Jacobs Dream Daisy sweepstakes! There are weekly prizes of Marc Jacobs fragrances, accessories and of course, the grand prize — a Marc Jacobs experience of a lifetime.
P.S. To capture the spirit of the fragrance in music, Marc Jacobs curated this Pandora play list and titled it Daisy Dream! I love to listen to it in the evenings when my work day is winding down.
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select.
While I was compensated to write a post about Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream, all opinions are my own.
Here's another Summer look book! I have been inspired to step out of my comfort zone recently with trends like destroyed denim and crop tops, so I wanted to share with you some outfits I have been loving. Many thanks to Kassia Phoy for the videography and photos below. Hope you enjoy!
March was a long yet productive month, and as usual, was full of beauty discoveries! I did my best to include as many fresh and brand new releases as possible, but I included some classics like Armani's Luminous Silk as well as St. Tropez's tanning products for good measure. Also, I included a couple more makeup brushes at the end of the video since the reviews are so highly requested! I realize that many of you are waiting on a Hakuhodo brush guide, but I am planning to hold off until I purchase the rest of the brushes on my wish list. My SUQQU Face Brush was finally delivered from Selfridge's after a few months of sitting on the wait list, so you can look forward to seeing a feature here on the blog in April's Favorites video! If you have any other review requests, please feel free to list them in the comment section below xo
The "Aegyo Sal" makeup trend began in Korea but has become all the rage throughout Asia in the past couple years. This puffy, cheerful-eyed look creates a more youthful appearance by enhancing the tiny pouches of fat and muscles directly below lash lines yet above dark circles. You can see some examples of Korean celebrities below with and without (using Photoshop) aegyosal to demonstrate how much of a difference it can make on the face. When executed properly, the aegyo sal trend achieves a cute and sprightly look that is perfect for Spring — enlarging the eyes and brightening the face. As stated in the video, I layered powder on top of cream eyeshadows to enhance the effect. For a more subtle everyday take, use either cream or powder eyeshadows and skip the layering step!
Who doesn't travel? Even for an overnight trip, you need to be prepared. So I put together this video to show you how I like to pack my beauty essentials and what, in particular, I can't bear to travel without. I think people will be most excited to see my travel bags since I get asked tons of questions whenever I show them. [Please continue reading for all the details you need to know about the bags!]
And for those of you who asked about my Model Mirror in the past, check them out here: http://lestaitai.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=1
And don't forget to take advantage of the whopping 25% off discount they've offered my subscribers with the coupon code Mirror Mirror! Model Mirrors make the best stocking stuffers and they're also great gifts for the girls in your lives that seem to have 'everything' ;) *Please note: I have no professional affiliation with Les Tai Tai and they do not compensate me in ANY way - no compensation or commission whatsoever. I just really believe their products are worth the money!
Now for the Model Mirror giveaway guidelines!
1. This giveaway is reserved for those who live in the US. If you're under 18, you need parental permission to enter.
2. In the comment section of the video [please go to the video's page directly on YouTube to enter -- your entries here on this blog will not be valid] please tell me the brand of my travel make-up bag is and what your #1 travel essential is!
3. Only one comment per day! Hence, one user may be allowed 14 total entries into this giveaway.
4. The contest will end December 4th, 2011 at 12AM PST.
The black/gold Bobbi Brown travel case that I showed in the video is no longer available since it was a limited edition piece from her Holiday '10 collection but the newest silver/silver edition for Holiday '11, called the 'Party Collection' Deluxe Travel Kit, can be found here on Nordstrom's site: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bobbi-brown-party-collection-deluxe-travel-kit/3232027?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=40It's a splurge at $115 but trust me, it's worth every penny!
Make-up Worn:
Chantecaille 'Just Skin' Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15
D&G Powder Foundation in Tan
D&G Blush in Tan [contour]
Shu Uemura Stone Grey Brow Pencil
Edward Bess Single Eye Shadow in Dusk
Lancome Artliner in Noir
Lancome Hypnose Drama WP in Black
Shiseido Majolica Majorca Cheek Customize in OR211 Peach
Edward Bess Ultra Slick Lipstick in Forbidden Flower
Nails:
Butter London Victoriana
Lenses: Queenie Royal Grey Lenses from PinkyParadise.com *Use the code -- RAEVIEWONLINE --for a free animal lens case & mystery gifts :) --Please note: I do not make any commission whatsoever from the use of this code!
