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Marcelle Velvety Eye Shadow and Primer - Primer Rose
Like Alton Brown, I love an item that serves more than one function. The Marcelle Velvety Eye Shadow and Primer claims to do just that, all while providing creaseless, waterproof wear for 12 hours or...
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MAC Extra Dimension Blushes - Flaming Chic, Blazing Haute, Fiery Impact
Out of all the items I picked up from the MAC Extra Dimension Collection, my favourites by far are the blushes. I love that MAC did something different with the finish here, while staying true to the...
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Revlon Pacific Coast Collection (Spring 2013) - Sea Mist Quad, Lip Butters in...
I'm a sucker for Emma Stone (Biggest. Girl Crush. EVER.), I dream of living in California, and I love the Revlon Lip Butter formula, so snagging the Pacific Coast spring collection by Gucci Westman was...
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Off to The Makeup Show in New York!
I'm so excited! I'm actually just packing right now for my trip to The Makeup Show, which takes place in New York over this weekend. I went a couple of years ago and it was an absolutely amazing...
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The Makeup Show NYC 2013 - Recap and Pictures
Aaaaaand we're back.The Makeup Show was INSANE. And really, really fun. I'm so glad I was able to make it down this year. The seminars were wonderful - Dick Page was the single most inspiring speaker,...
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Dior Birds of Paradise Summer 2013 - Blue Lagoon and Peacock 5-Couleurs...
I generally adore Dior palettes. It's a rare collection that doesn't tempt me with at least one, and the Birds of Paradise collection was no exception. I stopped by the local Pharmaprix that has a Dior...
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Flower Beauty - Kiss Stick Lip Color and Shine On Lip Gloss
Out of all the things I hauled from Flower Beauty a couple of months ago, I've liked the lip products the most, particularly the lipsticks. I also inadvertently picked out matching pairs in both...
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Cheapies and Freebies - A Roundup Haul
Since I blew most of my seasonal budget on The Makeup Show, I've been trying to stay thrifty with my makeup spending in the last month. I did manage a small haul by taking advantage of GWP offers,...
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Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Summer 2013 - Batik Sun Palette
With the seasons seemingly being a hit-and-miss affair this year, I'm pulling out every summer-themed makeup item in an attempt to invoke some kind of sympathetic magic. Luckily, there is an array to...
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Lise Watier Sun Destination Summer 2013 - Sun Bronzing Powder, Sensationelle...
I'm continuing in my mission to Pretend It's Summer, Dammit. I've been testing out some of the items from the Lise Watier Sun Destination Collection, which I received last week, and let me tell you,...
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L'Oréal Summer 2013 Nail Collection - Colour Riche Nail Colour and Top Coats
The evolution of the nail polish industry is a fascinating thing to behold. I remember back when wearing a pastel blue was the height of transgressing the norm. (If you're curious, it was the early...
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Charlotte Ronson Eyeshadow Palettes (Sephora Sale)
Since I mentioned these in my Cheapies and Freebies post, I wanted to put up some quick pictures and swatches, in case any of you want to take advantage of their discounted pricing on Sephora. (They...
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Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation and Powder (Review and Swatches)
You guys know I'm a sucker for package deals right? Like a comedienne once said, it's a particular twist of the female brain that gets us to buy the thing we don't want in order to get the thing we...
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L'Oréal Infallible Super Slim 12H Eyeliner (Review and Swatches)
My mom always laughed when I told her long it took me to do a winged eyeliner that I was happy with. Back in her day, apparently, they did it in 2 seconds flat. One perfect, free-handed woosh for that...
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Dior Birds of Paradise Summer 2013 - Nude Tan Paradise Coral Glow Blush and...
Wooosh. Posting this one under the wire, as the Dior Fall collection is almost upon us. The Dior Nude Tan Paradise Coral Glow is so pretty it deserves some ogling, no matter how belated.I mean...LOOK...
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My Makeup Room
It's taken nearly two years since the initial planning stages, but my ultimate dream boudoir is now complete. YOU GUYS. I am so happy I could fall over! I literally spent half an hour last weekend just...
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L'Oréal Paris Youth Code Texture Perfector Serum Concentrate and Day/Night Cream
When I was putting together my Current Skincare video a few months back, I realized that while my routine serves me well enough, it's not exactly mind-blowing. Due to my past skin issues, I've erred on...
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The week in samples - UD foundation, Guerlain and Dermalogica skin stuff,...
I've wanted to do one of these posts for a while now, but while I hoard samples like a manic squirrel, I can never seem to use them up. This last week was a perfect opportunity, however, as I had to...
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Lise Watier Tartantastique Fall 2013 - Chic Tartan Light Cap Nail Lacquer
My husband is rarely impressed by anything makeup related, but I did manage to wow him with the Lise Watier Light Cap Nail Polish. Being the gadget-savvy guy that he is, he was appropriately delighted...
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L'Oréal "Les Pinks" Collection New Colour Riche Lipsticks - #135 Ballerina...
Pink is in. Not that it was ever out, really, but the folks over at L'Oréal were especially in tune with the softly structured femininity evident on the Valentino runway when they created the "Les...
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