A little shocking at first but when you see these “lip tattoos” actually ON someone’s lips, they’re pretty amazing. Obviously, I’m loving the leopard version and what’s really cool about these temporary lip appliques is that they actually contain vitamins that will help moisturize and condition your lips while they’re on. I’m thinking on what Halloween costume would work with a different version now…
09.07.2011
NARS SILVER ODYSSEY: A Limited-Edition Collection Doing Unlimited Good
I’ve been pretty much ignoring Fashion’s Night Out this year, just like every year, but when I saw this news, it totally caught my attention. NARS created the limited-edition Silvery Odyssey collection featuring Via Crispi Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner (a fave!) and Space Odyssey Nail Polish. The metallic silvery colors are celebrated in the campaign image, taken from the archives of famed photographer, Guy Bourdin (another fave). Bourdin is one of the most significant fashion photographers of the 20th century and also a personal favorite of Francois Nars himself.
On Thursday, September 8th (Fashion’s Night Out), NARS will post Bourdin’s arresting image on their Facebook wall and encourage fans to “Like” the image and on Twitter, NARS followers can tweet their support using the hash tag #SilverOdyssey.
For all who participate, NARS will make a donation to the New York City AIDS Fund, the official charity of Fashion’s Night Out in New York.
08.18.2011
CHANEL’s Newest Nailpolish Sensation
Over the years, CHANEL has come out with a slew of cult favorite nail shades…I mean, does anyone else remember the black and mint green trends? The next big thing? Denim-inspired color. The word is out that the fashion mega brand will launch three new blue shades on September 8th (in stores and on CHANEL.com) and they’re limited edition, e.g. only available until the end of September!
Left to right: Blue Rebel, Coco Blue, Blue Boy
07.29.2011
Stila Haute in Hamptons Beach Palette
Not gonna lie, I kinda miss New York summers. Why? Well, yeah, I know that is kind of a strange statement since New York is known to be swampy hot and humid but during my last few years there, my summers were filled with crazy fun nights, empty city weekends and, of course, the Hamptons. Every New Yorker wants to get out there on the weekends and even though it didn’t happen every weekend for me, I definitely enjoyed the weekends when it did work out.
Stila just came out with this adorable Haute in Hamptons beach palette and I’m totally obsessed with the colors and their cute Hamptons-esque names like “Sand,” “Route 27” and “Montauk Highway.” LOVE.
07.25.2011
My 2011 Tan-spiration
Every year around this time, it hits me (once again) that I am incredibly pale. I spent years trying to fight it, years learning to accept it and even more years trying to find the best products to give me even just a subtle hint of color. Ironically, even at my most tan, I’m still paler than most of my friends but I digress. With every new summer season comes a ton of new “innovative” and “revolutionary” self-tanning products but honestly, sometimes the classics really are the best. Here are my latest faves…
LANCOME Flash Bronzer: This product was made famous in the beauty world by Lucky magazine’s Beauty Director, Jean Godfrey June, and after trying it out for myself a few years ago, I’m totally hooked. You get real, natural-looking color with a subtle hint of shimmer that makes the skin look all illuminated.
Dolce & Gabbana Animalier Bronzer: It’s new, it’s limited-edition and I love it. Obviously. Besides the fact that it’s probably one of the most glamourous beauty products ever, this bronzer actually really is awesome but I can’t lie- I really only bought it because I invisioned myself opening it up at a bar and looking like Sophia Lauren.
Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Spray-On Perfect Legs: I used this product for the first time during Halloween (in an ironic way) since I dressed up as Snooki. I was totally surprised at how a-mazing it actually was. My legs looked super tan, smooth and the spray didn’t come off until I literally scrubbed my legs in the shower. I’ve also had this on and dipped my feet in a hot tub and it totally stayed on, which is the true test.
My current “tan-spiration”: Mary Kate Olsen (who I don’t normally think looks very good) looking bronzed and gorgeous in this amazing robin’s egg blue blazer and blonde highlights to die for. I also kind of love her snake bracelet.
07.18.2011
Sponsored Post: e.l.f.’s 7th birthday!
Who doesn’t love a birthday party? I was recently alerted to the fact that the super cute makeup line e.l.f. cosmetics is celebrating its 7th birthday and in honor of the celebration, they’re giving away 7 makeup brushes with any $30 online purchase! This is an amazing deal. I’ve always been a fan of the e.l.f. line mainly because the products are awesome and, hello, they’re also super affordable. Make sure to check out their Endless Eyes Pro Eyeshadow Palette (which just so happened to be featured as one of Oprah’s favorite things, btw) and my other favorite the new Natural Radiance Blusher which sells for, get this, ONE DOLLAR.
07.14.2011
Kardashian Kolors for OPI
The Kardasians have their hands in, ugh, everything these days. As annoying as I find this fact, I have to admit how much I love their OPI Kardashian Kolors Collection. Yeah, the colors are fab but what I love even more than the colors are how absolutely cute the names are. My faves? Follow Me on Glitter and Khloe Had a Little Lam-Lam.
Top row (left to right): All Kendall-ed Up, Sealed with a Kris, Kim-pletely in Love, Khloe Had a Little Lam-Lam, Kourt is Red-y for a Pedi, Rainbow in the S-kylie
Bottom row (left to right): Disco Dolls, Listen to Your Momager!, Wear Something Spar-kylie, It’s All About the Glam, Follow Me on Glitter, Kedall on the Katwalk, My Empire…My Rules
