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11.12.2013

TOM FORD Holiday 2013 Fragrance and Jasmin Rouge Color Collection

Tom Ford presents his new fragrance inspired by the mystery and luxury of the Middle East. Evoking the untamed beauty of the Arabian peninsula, Sahara Noir is Tom Ford's Ode to the enchanting power of one of that land's most treasured ingredients: Frankincense, a precious desert resin.

SAHARA NOIR is an Oriental woody fragrance crafted around a heart of Frankincense, an ingredient that has been used for millennia in ceremony, offered as a gift of devotion, and worn to enhance beauty. Its balsamic, resinous aroma transports the imagination to far-off lands and evokes a hypnotizing mood of mystery and reverence. Eau de Parfum 50mL $150 USD

JASMIN ROUGE 2013 COLOR COLLECTION

Introducing Tom Ford's audacious new red lip and nail pairings: two duos of classic crimson or sumptuous cherry shades inspired by the daring femininity of his Private Blend fragrance, Jasmin Rouge. They evoke the scent's decadent, spiced floral notes and iconic red bottle.

Experience the power of crimson with these new Lip Colors and Nail Lacquers:

LIP COLORS in Rouge Fatal and Vampire Kiss $49 USD each

NAIL LACQUERS in Shameless and Trophy Wife $32 USD each

EYE COLOR QUAD in ICE QUEEN $78 USD

Ice Queen is a quartet of subtle blues and icy grays that deliver a modern take on a classic statement-making color. Curated for maximum effect, this combination of transforming, yet accessible colors glide on in sleek formulas ranging from a frosty white sheen to a stunning silvered blue metallic to a daring slate blue matte.

TOM FORD BEAUTY Holiday 2013 Gift Boxes

4 PIECE LIP COLOR GIFT BOX [complimentary with the purchase of 4 Nail Lacquers] $196 USD

A personalized selection of four Tom Ford Lip Colors presented in an elegant, mahogany-colored Tom Ford box.

4 PIECE LIP AND NAIL LACQUER GIFT BOX [complimentary with the purchase of 2 Lip Colors and 2 Nail Lacquers] $162 USD

A personalized selection of two Tom Ford Lip Colors and two Tom Ford Nail Lacquers presented in an elegant, mahogany-colored Tom Ford box.

12 PIECE LIP COLOR GIFT BOX [complimentary with the purchase of 12 Lip Colors] $588 USD

A personalized selection of twelve Tom Ford Lip Colors presented in an elegant, mahogany-colored Tom Ford box.

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11.11.2013

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Rose Gold Review, Photos, Swatches

Today I wanted to explore rose gold, which is still very much in trend this Fall. I will focus on Becca's Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed ($38 USD), a creamy powder luminizer that absorbs and reflects light for a superbly natural glow. The texture of this powder is silky and easy to blend. Becca makes some of the most coveted highlighters on the market, so check out the swatches after the jump!

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11.05.2013

Benefit Eyebrow Wow Tutorial with Gimme Brow Review + GIVEAWAY

Benefit has always been one of the leading brow authorities, so I was honored when they offered me a complimentary makeover with brow mapping. I discovered at the session that brow tinting is all the rage these days and how natural and gentle it can be! More importantly, I learned how to use the new Gimme Brow volumizing gel, which has since changed my stance on how I fill in my eyebrows. I love using it on the weekend for a very natural but full eyebrow that is water-resistant (perfect for tropical vacations). Since I loved the products so much, I decided to recreate the look the Benefit girls gave me with the same set of products they used. I hope you enjoy the tutorial!

Makeup Used:

Benefit Oxygen Wow Liquid Foundation in I'm So Money Honey

It Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness Neutralizing Cream

Benefit Boiing Concealer in 2
Benefit Hello Flawless Powder Foundation in Me Vain

Sigma Extravaganza Powder F95 Brush 18k Gold

Benefit Instant Brow Pencil in Deep

Benefit Brow Zing in Light

Benefit Gimme Brow in Light

Benefit High Brow Glow Pencil

Kevyn Aucoin Loose Shimmer Eyeshadow in Rose Quartz

Sigma Extravaganza Eye Blender E25 Brush 18K Gold

Benefit Boxed Powder in Hoola

Sigma Extravaganza Tapered Face F25 Brush 18K Gold

Benefit Boxed Blush in Rockateur

Sigma Extravaganza Angled Blush F40 Brush 18K Gold

Tom Ford Eyeliner Pen in Deeper

Benefit They're Real Mascara

EM Michelle Phan Waterliner Eye Pencil in Sunshine Yellow

Benefit 'Pin Up' False Lashes

Benefit Benetint

Benefit Ultra Plush Lipgloss in Kiss You

Sweater:

Joie Chyanne Sweater in Leopard Grey Print in XS

Nails:

Dior Holiday 2013 Diorific Nail Polish in Minuit

GIVEAWAY: All entries must be submitted through the widget below. Please leave your brow woe in the comment section of the video's YouTube page, not here on the blog. This contest is open internationally, since I wanted to show my appreciation for my viewers from all over the world. Thank you for your support over the years!

The PRIZE:

Gimme Brow

Instant Brow Pencil

High Brow Pencil

Tweezerman Brow Shaping Brush

Tweezerman Slanted Tweezers

Raising Eyebrow Book

ENTER to WIN the BROW WOW KIT HERE!

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11.04.2013

October 2013 Favorites [Hits & Misses] Featuring Guerlain, Chanel, 3LAB, EM Michelle Phan, etc.

October was a relatively relaxed beauty month. As some of you may have noticed, I was unable to post twice a week as I generally aim for. I experienced a few issues with my stomach and body aches the past couple weeks, but I am finally getting better! It feels good to film again, so I hope these favorites will be useful. Guerlain nail polish formulas are really giving my Chanel collection a run for the money, though I will always prefer Chanel's color selection. I am also loving Benefit, especially the new lip gloss I reviewed and the Gimme Brow Gel that I will use in a video later this week (please stay tuned)! I had to cut the Gimme Brow out of the video due to time constraints, but I know many of you are looking forward to a tutorial so I will feature it in action.

And if you haven't read my Best of 3LAB Review, please do check it out HERE because I think I have discovered my Holy Grail skin care brand. The products are expensive, but I have never been so pleasantly surprised by anti-aging skin care in years! Many of my readers and viewers think I still look young, but I am nearly 25 and can see slight signs of aging on my forehead. I am doing what I can to prevent the wrinkling from deepening as best as I can and reduce pigmentation/scars while I am at it! Last but not least, do check out the EM Cosmetics Waterliner eye pencils, which have incredible staying power on the waterlines. I am so thrilled with how budge-proof the metallic shades like Ro's Gold and Turquoise are!

Products Reviewed:

Guerlain Nail Polishes in 463 La Petite Robe Noire and 64 Gemma

Guerlain Gel Top Coat

Guerlain Protective Base Coat

Guerlain Holiday 2013 Ultra Violet Top Coat [Limited Edition]

Guerlain Maxi Shine Lip Gloss in 463 La Peitite Robe Noire

Chanel Le Vernis Nail Polishes in 593 Rose Moire and 677 Rouge Rubis [Limited Editions]

Benefit Ultra Plush Lip Gloss in Kiss You

Lancome DreamTone Serum in 1

3LAB Super "H" Serum

3LAB The Serum

3LAB The Perfect Cream