the raeviewer - a premier blog for skin care and cosmetics from an esthetician's point of view: Saint Laurent

Showing posts with label Saint Laurent. Show all posts

6.17.2015

REVIEW | What's In My Bag feat. Saint Laurent Sac du Jour

This highly requested "What's In My Bag" episode is dedicated to my Saint Laurent Sac du Jour Nano Crossbody purse in smooth calfskin with golden hardware. I ordered mine from Neiman Marcus a week after I first spotted it on the website. A week after my bag arrived, it went on sale in both the nano and small sizes (now completely sold out).

Still, I'm so grateful for this dreamy tuxedo bag! If you, too, are on the hunt for something unique, here is the nano in a gorgeous gold as well as sunshine yellow. I am not generally a fan of animal print, but this sexy leopard pony version is making my heart swoon! Of course there are standard and more practical colors like black, red, and ladylike poudre in the nano as well.

As mentioned in the video, I unsnapped the back tabs since cinching the sleek gusseted sides prevents me from easily accessing the bag's contents. I try to handle my purses carefully, so I have been wearing the bag belted in the front but open in the back. The five golden feet at the bottom of the bag offer plenty of stability and protection, but it does not weigh the purse down whatsoever. The dimensions are quite smaller, even smaller than I expected, with a height of 8.5 inches, width of 7 inches, and depth of 4 inches.

The removable strap has a 20" drop, but I always wear it as a crossbody or on the shoulder. I removed the signature padlock charm because it was unexpectedly very heavy, and I did not want it to create indentations against the soft dove white leather. I love it so much that I am considering the small size now, which I think is the perfect hand-held size against my pear-shaped frame!

Saint Laurent currently offers the nano, Baby (approximately the size of my Celine Nano, although a bit wider), Small, and Classic sizes in a wide range of colors and textures. I usually prefer smooth leather, but I really love the new Warm Taupe in Grain Leather and Bright White in Grain Leather. Some retailers refer to the sizes by different names than my Saint Laurent boutique SA does, so it's best to double check the measurements before ordering online. I hope you found this bag review helpful! xo

Products Reviewed:

Saint Laurent Nano Sac du Jour Bag

Beats by Dr. Dre PowerBeats2 Headphones

Chanel Zip Coin Pouch (similar here)

Tom Ford Sunglasses

Tech21 iPhone Case

YSL Tint in Oil in 5

Tom Ford Lip Color

Dior Rouge Brilliant

Makeup Worn:

NARS Weightless Foundation in Fiji

La Mer Loose Powder in Translucent

Charlotte Tilbury Bronzer

Tom Ford Blush in Flush

Cle de Peau Highlighter in Pink

Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204

Burberry Shadows in Optic White & Shell

Burberry Bold Lash Mascara in Black

Addiction Pencil Eyeliner in Blackjack

YSL Glossy Stain in 202

Velour Lashes in Loose Ends
*Take 20% OFF with code RAEVELOUR

Nails:
Louboutin Kohl & Sweet Charity

Hair:
T3Micro Bodywaver

___________________________________________________________________________

6.08.2015

Spring/Summer 2015 Fashion and Beauty Haul

It's time for another haul video! I had already featured my new Saint Laurent handbag in my YSL Black Opium review here, but I wanted to show it in video this time around! Unfortunately, this particular white/black nano went on sale a week or two ago (of course it goes on sale after I buy it.. sad face). I was, however, able to grab the link for the small on Neiman Marcus if you wanted close-up photos or dimensions, but keep in mind that the bag sizing is structured like Céline's. A nano is truly mini-sized, but a "small" is a fairly large purse.
Now moving on to the rest of the fashion and beauty! Featured in this video is the DailyLook Elite styling subscription service and some new makeup releases from some of my favorite brands. I highly recommend you try DailyLook Elite because the service truly is tailored to your body, your budget, and your preferences. I'm ordering more Joe's Jeans in the Flawless style this month!! Again, I will keep you updated on the Lancome cushion and share swatches of the cream eyeshadows and cheek bloom colors soon! Let me know what kind of haul video you'd like to see next in the comments below xo

Products:

Saint Laurent Sac du Jour Nano

*Saint Laurent Sac du Jour Small in W/B

Phyllis + Rosie Bar Necklace in Rose Gold

Cameo Wrap It Up Top

Tularosa Jacket

Cameo Leather Skirt

Rails Hunter Button Down

Joe's Jeans Flawless Skinny Jeans

Paul Laurence Chambray Shirt Dress

DV by Dolce Vita Wendi Sandals in 6

Lancome Miracle Cushion

Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerize

Burberry Lip & Cheek Bloom

Makeup Worn:

La Mer SkinTint in Light

Sulwhasoo Cushion in 23

Cle de Peau Eyebrow in 202

Tom Ford Creme Blush

Tom Ford Bronzer in Gold Dust

Burberry Glow Eyeshadow in Shell

em Scribble Liner in Black Coffee

em Lengthening Mascara

Dior Rouge Brilliant in 310 Paname

Velour Lashes in Oops Naughty Me

*Promo code RAEVELOUR to get 15% OFF

Nails:

Louboutin Tres Decollete

Hair:

T3 Bodywaver Iron (ON SALE)

Mesh Chignon Donut

___________________________________________________________________________

3.29.2015

March 2015 Hits & Misses feat. Christian Louboutin, Saint Laurent, Chanel, and more!

March has been a fabulous month on all counts! I'm steadily maintaing my weight of 105 pounds, hitting the gym 3x a week and eating as healthy as possible. I only eat red meat 2x a week or less and fill up on seafood and brown rice and zucchini noodles. I am truly enjoying the lifestyle change and am optimistic for my progress this year. Oftentimes, however, I find myself wishing for more hours in a day because my puppy Beau is growing up too fast. I posted more photos of him on Instagram, and he actually made a cameo in one of my videos earlier this month! I'm also creeping nearer and nearer to my 26th birthday, which feels nerve-racking yet exciting all at once. I was told time after time that the mid to late-twenties years would fly by, but I never anticipated how true that would be! Anyway, I hope you will enjoy discovering new products with this Hits & Misses episode because there are so many incredible releases to discuss.

Beautylish brought in the phenomenal Saikoho white goat Takumi brush series, and it may very well become my favorite collection for daily use. If you are a working professional in the beauty industry often, the Takumi series is a must-have! They're also ideal for those who travel a lot. I only reviewed my top 3 picks from the lineup, but I will work on a comprehensive blog review in the next couple weeks. Since the episode was getting a little too long, I had to cut out the MAC x Nordstrom Naturals Eyeshadow Palette (worn below), Shu Uemura Blanc Chroma Cleansing Oil and the Marc by Marc Jacobs Le Marc Lip Crème, but I will be sure to include the latter two in my April Haul video! Have fun but stay out of trouble on April Fool's! xo

Products Reviewed:

Chikuhodo Takumi T-2

Chikuhodo Takumi T-5

Chikuhodo Takumi T-3

YSL Pop Water Glossy Stains

YSL Pop Water Nail Polish

Shu Uemura Laque Supreme

Louboutin Python Nail Coffret

Dior 48 mm Sunglasses

Saint Laurent Bianca Heels

em Lengthening Mascara

Clé de Peau Perfect Lash Mascara

Burberry Pressed Powder

Chanel Le Weekend

By Terry Nutri-Baume

Makeup Worn:

Laura Mercier Oil Free Photo Foundation in Bamboo

D&G Powder Foundation in 100

D&G Blush in Tan 22

Tom Ford Blush in Frantic Pink

Clé de Peau Brow Pencil in Brown 202

MAC Naturals Eyeshadow Palette

Shu Uemura Drawing Pencil in 83

em Scribble Liner in Black Coffee

em Lengthening Mascara

YSL Glossy Stain in 208

MAC Purpurine Lipglass

Velour Lashes in CarliLash

*Get 15% OFF with code RAEVELOUR

Nails:

YSL Pop Water Polish in Rouge Wet

Hair:

T3 Micro Twirl 360 Curling Iron

___________________________________________________________________________

7.31.2014

Summer Lookbook 2014 | My Favorite Summer Trends + Beau

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!

Outfit 1:

Anthropologie Morgana Pullover (XS)

Frame Le Rip Skinny in White (24) [similar HERE]

Valentino Rockstuds in Patent Rose (36)

Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses in Green Flash

Marc by Marc Jacobs Hobo Bag in Blue Depth

Hermes Clic-Clac PM Bracelet in Lagoon [similar HERE]

Outfit 2:

Zara Tux Blazer (old) [similar HERE]

Maurie & Eve Glow Jumpsuit (XS)

Anthropologie Bloomhurst Beaded Belt (S)

Dior Tribales Pearl Earrings [similar HERE]

Saint Laurent Jane Sandals in Black (Size 5.5) [Similar HERE and HERE]

Outfit 3:

Floral Print Skort (S)

Splendid 3/4 Sleeve Shirting Top in White (XS)

Louis Vuitton Vernis Alma BB in Black [Limited Edition]

Saint Laurent Jane Sandals in Black (Size 5.5) [Similar HERE and HERE]

Outfit 4:

J.Crew Jackie Cardigan in Navy (XXS)

Keepsake 3 Dimensions Crop Top in Ivory [Dress version HERE]

ChicWish Lace Print Overlay Midi Skirt (S) [similar here and here]

Saint Laurent Jane Sandals in Black (Size 5.5) [Similar HERE and HERE]

MAKEUP WORN:

Cle de Peau Concealer in Beige

Koh Gen Do Moisture Foundation in 113

Koh Gen Do Triple Lighting Powders in OC-1 & OC-2

Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204 and Holder

Cle de Peau Luminizing Face Enhancer in 14 Delicate Pink

Chanel Joues Contraste Blush in Innocence

Tom Ford Bronzer in 02 Terra
Lancôme Grandiose Mascara in Black
Lancôme Color Design Palette in Bronze Amour

EM Michelle Phan Scribble Eyeliner in Black Coffee

YSL Sheer Volupte Candy in 02 [peach]

Giorgio Armani Rouge d'Armani in 400 [red]

Ivory Lashes in Hey Lover
*Use promo code RAE0714 to receive 15% OFF! [Expires Aug 31, 2014]

Hair:

ghd Classic 1" Styler

Nails:

Chanel Secret 625

Pedicure:

Dior Gel in Front Row

___________________________________________________________________________

6.08.2014

Summer 2014 LOOKBOOK: Lace, Tweed, Florals, Sequins + PHOTOS

We are back with another style lookbook, and this one was full of adventure! I climbed on rocks, dipped my toes in the water, and nearly froze towards the end! I wanted to showcase four outfits that incorporated trendy fashion pieces and colors for the summer season, so I started with ladylike and moved on to polished, rounding out with girly and casual. I hope you enjoy the video and the lovely music from Mindy Gledhill xo

P.S. I'm thinking about filming a What's in My Bag video with my Antigona.. would any of you be interested? Please let me know!