Tis’ the season for a festive red and there isn’t one quite as perfect as Le Metier de Beaute Fall/Winter Mini Nail Lacquer in Dynasty. The shade was part of the limited edition nail lacquer collection for Fall/Winter 2011 and is still available in stores. The collection was inspired by jewels, spices and luxurious fabrics traveled along the Silk Road, just like the accompanying Fall/Winter Kaleidoscope Eye Kit. What color are you rocking for the holiday season?
These eyeshadows are so pretty, that was almost reason enough for me to buy them. What a pleasant surprise: they are just as beautiful to use as they are in the compact. The shadows are described as a “tri-blend formula that’s gel, powder and liquid in one.” In the images they look as if they could be a gel, but they are closer to a traditional powder eyeshadow in my opinion. But you can see how they are revolutionary in how they blend.
They apply so smoothly and can easily be layered. I have found applying them with my finger actually works best. My favorite look is using Cyber Pink and Cyber Copper dry. But the Cyber Copper wet makes for a beautiful, dramatic liner. The wetter and heavier the application, the shinier and more metallic the appearance. I never would have thought a pinkish shade would work with my reddish undertones. But it is my favorite new shade for the very corner of my inner eyes. For a truly revolutionary eyeshadow, these are a steal at $24. Plus, it only takes one to create a unique look.
Together with Karla Sugar, over 60 other beauty bloggers and a host of cosmetic brands, we are participating in the second annual online beauty auction at BeautyBloggers.org. Proceeds are going to Doctors Without Borders, an organization that provides medical care to people in crisis, regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation.
There are some seriously big ticket items on the docket. Check out a couple of my favorites:
Also worth mentioning: Peau Vierge skincare from Le Métier de Beauté (retail: $1,100), a mascara wardrobe from Lancôme, a set of “matched luggage” makeup travel bags from Stephanie Johnson and Armani’s mother-of-pearl holiday eyeshadow palette. Shop away and Look Good, Feel Good!
I am proud to announce I am part of the second annual BeautyBloggers.org charity auction! This year’s Beauty Sale Benefits Doctors Without Borders. There are tons of fantastic beauty goods up for action including my Holiday Beauty Kit below.
Participants have donated a treasure trove of the best lotions, potions, products, and gadgets. Donated items range from the hottest items from this year’s holiday collections to hard-to-find exclusives and limited edition cult favorites. When the auction ends, winning bidders make their donations directly to Doctors Without Borders, through the site’s secure giving page. While you can see many if not most of the items up for bid right now, the auction will be live Monday, November 28th and run through Monday, December 12th.
Today, I am thrilled to be guest blogging at the fashionable Style Me Thrifty! Madeline curates a collection of affordable fashion finds, which can always come in handy, especially this year. I encourage you to check out her blog. She asked me to come up with some drugstore gems, and naturally they were all Maybelline. I am a huge fan, if you didn’t know.
Head over to Style Me Thrifty or check out the post below:
Some of the best drugstore finds these days are by Maybelline. Not only are they a great bargain, but are serious performance powerhouses. These four favorites have earned a permanent place on my vanity:
1. Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealers – nothing refreshes my face like covering those dark circles and this is SO easy to use
2. BabyLips SPF 20 Moisturizing Balm – such adorable packaging and it really heals dry winter, lips
3. Eye Studio Master drama – creamy, high intensity liner perfect for the evening cat eye (and comes in fun colors like Sapphire)
4. Colorsensational LipColor – incredibly rich colors that don’t dry out
Love the holiday colors from Essie:
Luxeffects will be available wherever Essie is sold in December. You can also check out Essie’s entire shade wardrobe at www.essie.com.
