Happy Haulidays!!!:D

My Christmas goodies consist mostly of Chanel, its becoming quite an obsession. I got the Holiday quad which i find pretty difficult to work with and the colors not very complimenting for my yellow undertone and dark hair. The majority of the colors have a pinkiness to them and its pretty annoying. Next i got the Tweed Fuchsia, which is absolutely a must-have, its breath taking. I thought it would be too bright on me, but its not. And its buildable. It also doubles as a highlighter and photographs beautifully. The next two items are from the Chanel summer collection and are limited edition. I hunted around and found them at some stores lol! Bondi Lipstick, and Nouvelle Vague Nail Polish yay!!! Im soo glad i didn't have to order them off ebay!! Next i wanted a matte bronzer and i've finally fell in love with Hoola. During the summer its too light, and i like a little shimmer. But right now its perfect. Got Flowerbomb, a lil baby w a large refill, just because i can be a little fickle with fragrance. A T3 curling iron which i am loving, its helping tame my wild mane which is a work in progress. And lastly found at a CCO, Frankly Fresh from the Mac Liberty of London collection. I really LOVE the consistency of the other two i have which are English Accents and Perennial High Style. They are really creamy with no sparkle. This one is creamy, but it has a shimmer to it so its a bit stickier and dryer consistency, but i still love the warm nudey color.

*December Favs:)*

Chanel Mat Lumiere - Shell

Clinque - Acne Solutions Foam Cleanser and Toner

Clinque - Rinse-off Foaming Cleanser

Chanel Blush - Tweed Fuchsia

Chanel Palette - Coromandel

Chanel Nail Polish - Coromandel

Elizabeth Arden - Good Morning Skin Serum

Boscia - Oil-free moisturizer

Mac - Shade Stick Relax

Mac - Blush My Highland Honey

Mac - Lipglass Perennial High Style

Estee Lauder Adv Night Repair

Clarins - Brightening Night Cream

Benefit - Hoola

T3 Curling Iron

*Snow Princess*:D

Ebay is my best friend, and yet my worst enemy. Perusing along, the words Snow Princess caught my eye. The description holds for me fond memories of when i was little and was in the Nutcracker ballet for a few Christmases. The words together of Snow Princess form a magical correlation that sends my mind into fantasy land, and if there is a Snow Princess this is the nail polish that would imbibe her. Its silly really, but i do think that makeup and fantasy go hand in hand. With makeup you're altering the appearance of something, and providing an illusion that distorts reality. Anyways... i cant wait to try all the colors, i love essie mini sets. The winter collection should be next on my list:)
From left to right: Pink Glove Service, Guchi Muchi Puchi, Ballet Slippers, & Blanc.

NOTD: Chanel Coromandel, love it. When i make a top 10 this makes the list.

November Favs!! :D

Estee Lauder - Double Wear Foundation Sand

Estee Lauder - Idealist Serum

Chanel - Mat Lumiere Foundation Shell

Chanel - Rouge Noir nail polish

Essie - Mink Muffs

OPI - Catch Me in Your Net

Origins - Clear Improvement

Mac - Relax

Dior - Ecstase Mascara

Burberry Brit for Women

Nars - Douceur Blush

FOTW: Burberry Brit

Rummaging through TJ Maxx the other day, i found my new favorite fragrance - Burberry Brit. All they had was this purse spray box, but i thought it was pretty neat, i've never seen it before. It comes with the neat canister and three refills for $30, originally prolly over $60. I like this perfume because its light, but a little spicy. Not overly feminine, sophisticated, in fact it smells almost like a men's cologne only the vanilla and sugared almond sweeten it up. Its a fresh, oriental, woody fragrance, all my fav catagories. "The Burberry Brit girl embodies the playful British spirit of individuality. She's outrageous, but always charming and unpredictably sexy. Fresh and playful, this fragrance is a classic, green-oriental blend of lush fruits, sweet nutty essences, and soothing amber, vanilla, and tonka bean. This Burberry fragrance epitomizes modern day British style." Top notes are fresh and playful with blends of Italian lime, icy pear and crisp green almond. Heart notes are sweet and sexy through scents of sugared almond and lush white peony. Dry down notes of warm amber and mahogany mix with the calming characteristics of vanilla and tonka beans.

Good Night!

LOVE this color!!! Chanel Rouge Noir, sorry about the blurry pic, my camera sucks. Too bad Chanel nail colors chip so easily, i have a base coat and top coat and it chipped within the day:( I was checking around for a nail polish to compare it too and i think the closest is OPI's Suzi Says Da!, from the Russian Collection.

A Bit of a Haul:)

Yes!!!! i got it, the Chanel Christmas nail gift set. A bit of a splurge, but i had a discount and this item is extremely rare!! My store only got two! In it contains three discontinued colors none of which are sold separately anymore. Gold Lame, the infamous gold color Lorraine Stanick goes on about. Coromandel, the vintage red, just got removed from the counters. I tried that one on and thats what made me have to have this set, its a gorgeous, sexy, vintage red... I can compare it to OPI Off With Her Red, from the Alice in Wonderland collection. And lastly Rouge Noir, available in the Rouge Coco lipstick collection. But i was told this color was never released in the States only in Europe. Its a deep garnet color. Compareable to mmm not really sure:{

Next i was recommended the Clinique Acne line to try for my troubled face, not sure how i like it yet. Picked up some foundation finally to start my collection, Mat Lumiere, its not my fav but its pretty good, i like Vita Lumiere very much but with my face being oily i wasn't sure if its a good buy. And lastly while rummaging through my CCO i picked up Relaxed shadestick from the warm and cozy collection. I just got it because i didn't have one and i thought i give it a try. Now i've been using it everyday. I love it:) Its a great base for brown eyeshadows, it makes them look so much better than the Painterly paintpot ive been using (and do not combine the two, use one or the other). I would definitely recommend this item to anyone. The color of it is pretty much like a cream version of Tempting eyeshadow.

Enchanting Emma

I love this girl's style!!! This month she graces the cover of Marie Claire magazine. There are some really cute pictures in there, her wardrobe is cute, girly, classy, and stylish. She is mostly rocking creams and ivories and her new pixie cut, which i adore!!! Wish i could pull it off:( i think she wears it better than Victoria Beckham. Her makeup is gorgeous, very fresh and natural looking, my favorite. I read in the caption that her foundation is Burberry, of course. Now what the rest is, i dunno im going to assume its Burberry as well.

NOTD and Polish Haul:)

Making my usual rounds at my nail polish stores I found some on sale. So i purchased a few I've been eyeing for a while. Barefoot in Barcelona, looks like chocolate milk and lovely for the fall. Shown in picture above, I've been wanting to wear browns and oranges for november; next is Essie's Mink Muffs:) Here Today... Aragon Tomorrow (deep forest green) i wasn't really sure about until i tried it on and fell in love, this is the color im most excited about only im making myself wait until december to wear it. Rising Star (brassy glimmer) from the Burlesque collection, love it. I'm still not sure if i'll purchase any more from this collection. And then i got Suzi Says Feng Shui (light blue), i wouldn't normally go for this color, but it was on sale for $.99 so i thought why not? I haven't tried it on yet, so it might sicken me, and i could change my mind.

Rising Star & Catch Me In Your Net OPI

One coat of Rising Star and two coats of CMIYN on my index, CMIYN by itself on my middle.

My opinion on the new OPI Burlesque must-have. I think this one a beautiful glimmery eye-catching color, and great for the holidays. Another notable mention is Let Me Entertain You, the fushia glimmery polish. I tried the Teasey Does It and was very disappointed. It looks soo murky why'd they add brown to it? It shouldve been just a plummy purple. Ugh...it hardly gleams like the rest at all. Well keeping with the theme of this collection i found a glimmery teal/gold OPI color from a summer collection called Catch Me In Your Net. If you layer it on top of Rising Star it brings out the green and it looks even more mermaidy (if that's an adjective). Love it!!!:D

All nails are coated with Rising Star and CMIYN.

October Favs :)

YSL - Teint Resist Foundation (Peach)

YSL - Bronzer (Golden Sands)

Dior - Exstase Mascara

Dior - Lip Glow

Benefit - High Beam

Origins - United States Toner

Elizabeth Arden - 8 Hour Hand Cream

Mac - Tempting Eyeshadow Quad

Mac - Blush (Prim and Proper)

Perfume - Guess Seductive

Boscia - Gel cleanser

OPI - Midnight in Moscow

Chanel - Rouge Allure Gloss (Rose Confidential)

Lippie Balms of Worthy Note

Dior and Fresh do add a pop of pinky color fyi. Dior is a bit bright and the Fresh is a natural rosey color. In a very particular order:

#1 - Dior Lip Glow

#2 - Fresh Rose Sugar

#3 - Blistex Moisture Complete

#4 - Clarins Instant Light

My Wysh List:)

yep im gettin started early:) Its going to be here before you know it, and i like to be prepared. Its not too much, but this is the first draft. These are must-haves for me right now.

#1 Chanel Holiday Eyeshadow Quad
#2 Prada Amber Perfume
#3 Illamasqua Creme Blush: Lies #4 YSL Teint Resist Foundation

Ode to Guerlain...

Thank you Guerlain for making my dreams a reality!!!:D Newly arrived at my store, the new eyeshadow palettes from the Autumn/Winter collection. And they are breathtaking, i couldn't stop looking at them all day. I have been really obsessed with pretty packaging lately and this packaging is the best i've seen yet... its a dark chrome metal compact with an ornate design cut out of the top, looks slightly gothic but feminine and rich. My words don't give it justice. Ecrin 6 Couleurs / Precious Eyeshadows – Tailored Harmonies.

Champs-Elysees

Passy
Sevres -my fav Vendome -fav#2Francs-Bourgeois

September Favs

Armani UV Silk Foundation

Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector in #3

Estee Lauder Double Wear Powder

Dior Ecstase Mascara

Clarins Brightening Night Cream

Nars Tzarine Eyeshadow

Guess Seductive Perfume

Chanel Glossimer in Petite Peche

Mac Eye-Kohl in Sense of Style

Estee Lauder Daywear Plus Moisturizer

Over-Haul:)

I've been a busy bee:) Haaad to get Nars Galapagous, its the goldy brown single eyeshadow. And Nars Tzarine duo is gorgeous, its perfect for winter with a blue liner....I love nars eyeshadows!!! Next i want to get the Euradice? duo... Ok then I've been eyeing Bikini Peach Glossimer by Chanel for months and my counter still had it sooo yes i got it. And also Muse lipstick, but i might return it because i have the exactly the same color with Benefit's Good-to-Go lipstick... ugh i hate that, i swore i would never do that and i did. Another thing i have to mention and i forgot to include is Dior Exstase Mascara.... i love it, it hate the brush cause its all curvy and weird, but the mascara itself it dramatic, buildable, and glossy without being clumpy.

FOTD- Fall look

Got my makeup done at Chanel today to tryout Matte Lumiere. I find it very similar to Nars Sheer Glow, but easier to blend and not oily. I really like it and it photographs beautifully:)

e/s- Chanel Taupe Duo

Foundation - Chanel Matte Lumiere in 30

Blush - Chanel Orchid Rose

Mascara - Chanel Immitable Intense (dont like it)

Lipliner- Chanel Nude

l/s - Chanel Muse

Gratias!!!

Hello ladies!!!! I am now officially employed by Estee Lauder. So on the last day of beginner training i got my favorite thing - free stuff!!! I got Idealist Serum, Day Wear Plus moisturizer, and a new bottle of Advanced Night Repair:) thank god, cause i had run out. Ive been trying all kinds of skincare lately and my face has been a mess. But I have tried ANR before and i love it. It helps my skin repair itself faster and evenly. The moisturizer too is great, and it smells like cucumber and it soothes my skin and keeps it plump without being heavy. The Idealist i haven't worked into my regimen yet, but i will keep you posted.

Grey Lady:)

I know it came out with a summer collection, but i think Essie's Playa Del Platinum is more of a fall/winter statement. It reminds me of a cool ghostly gray...kinda eerie chic:) I'm intrigued!! So that made me think of the ghost in Harry Potter called The Grey Lady. I'm a nerd. Here it is compared to Chinchilly on the right. And then of course Vanity Fair for some inspiration.

August Favorites!!

YSL Bronzer in Golden Sand

Nars Blush in Madly

Mac MSF in Medium/Natural and Shimmer

Lancome Artliner

Urban Decay 27/7 e/p in Bourbon

Mac e/p in Feline

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair

Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer

Dior Ecstase Mascara

Chanel l/g in Pop

Coral Me Later...

Finally a coral nail polish i can stand to look at on me. I dunno if its my yellow undertone or what but, Peachy Keen i wasn't so keen of. Nor Essie's Van D' Go, they looked like barf on my fingers and i couldn't stand to look at them. They were too orangy, and i had to find a cooler coral that was leaning more on the pinky side. Enter Essie's second summer collection full of hot bright colors. Haute As Hello was the color i have been searching for all summer, a bright summery coral. I bought the mini pack which includes Haute As Hello, Pretty Edgy, Knockout Pout, and Demure Vixen (which to me looks like a lighter Paradoxal). And im really excited to try out the rest:)

I'm not into Sparkle (NOTD)

As far as nail polish goes im really picky. I prefer matte finishes cause they let you get away with fun colors without looking trashy and tacky. But I've become the biggest fan of the mixing metals trend and i wanted to express that enthusiasm on my nails!! Sephora for OPI has a new collection out called Rock Chic. Its ok, the mini collection is cute. I did have to snag a color though and try it out, Already Famous. The color is a gold/silver mix which is what i wanted, and its not chunky glitter which is a plus too. The 1st coat is really sheer, and 2 coats wasn't doing anything for me so i put 3:) When in normal lighting, the paint looks just a little mehh uninspiring. But when the sunshine glances off it it does take on a life of its own., sparkles and glimmers like gold!! I would like to compare it to the new OPI Swiss goldy color.

July Favorites and a Return

Hello ladies... boring blog today. I only have two favorites for the month of July. It's only because I'm carrying over things from June and i only have two things to add and one to take away. What I'm adding is Origins Youthtopia in #4, and the blusher of the month has been Nars Deep Throat. What is being revoked is Tarte's Waterproof Matte Bronzer in Park Ave. Princess. I had high hopes for this, but i found through frequent usage it had a film across the top layer. Which you usually find with cheaper cosmetics that like to dupe you into thinking a product is a certain way, but then you take it home had use it and the top part rubs off and your're left with the gritty underneath. I was pretty put off by that especially from this company, and on a $30 product. So it has been replaced. I went to Sephora and reviewed my bronzer choices, Park Ave Princess the original doesn't have a faux top which is good, it does also have a lovely color, but its too shimmery. Nars Laguna, too shimmery too. Benefit Hoola, nice neutral matte will prolly purchase in the future:) Dior, too reddish. Guerlain, not the right shade. Then I saw it...YSL Golden Sand Bronzer my newest love;) Its a lovely golden shade, really soft and smooth to the touch, a subtle gorgeous shimmer, easily bendable, and buildable. I'm really taking a liking to more luxorious cosmetics. Why not? I love it and it really suits me, though its going to hurt my pocketbook. But a little bit at a time wont hurt anything:)

FOTD - Minimalist

I've been really trying to narrow down the products i use on a daily basis. Pixi2woo made a video the other day on a 3 minute makeup look, and she looked great; very fresh faced and light. So i was thinking about what i really needed to put on and still feel confident that i didn't look scary. I have 7 steps, but it could be narrowed down to 6. I absolutely loved this look, simple, natural and lovely.

1. Concealer - Bobbi Brown

2. Foundation - Origins Youthtopia

3. Eye Primer - Mac Painterly Paint Pot (not really necessary)

4. Blush - Nars Madly

5. Gloss - Chanel Pop

6. Powder - Bare Minerals

7. Mascara - YSL Faux Cils

Nars Sheer Glum:(

Hello ladies.... sorry I've been away for a month. July wasn't very motivating for me. Anyways August is here, and its time to dive into a fresh crop of cosmetics starting with a review of Nars Sheer Glow. Everyone and their sister have been raving about this foundation so i had to give it a go. Once i finally was matched up ( it only took 3 times) with Fiji i took it home and put it on my face. Ya and i used a regular flat foundation brush. Probably not the best choice, it streaked and was very hard to blend. So, then i tried my fingers. That helped it sink into my skin more, but since the foundation is so thick and heavy i would stay away from using powder to set it. It sets on its own, or i just swept bronzer over it. It did give amazing coverage and it did look like my face had an inner glow which was really attractive. But, i was getting large painful spots all long my jawline. I surmised it to be the Sheer Glow, it is not oil free, and being more oily in the summer months made face an oil slick. So now im giving the Sheer Matte a try and that is oil free, though its still thick if not thicker than the Sheer Glow and just as hard to blend. Hopefully i dont breakout again:(

June Favorites!!:)

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair

Giorgio Armani UV Silk Foundation

Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer

Tarte Bronzer - Park Ave Princess

Chanel Lip Fluo - Pop

Mac Eyeshadow Brush

Mac e/s- Mulch

YSL Faux Cils Mascara

Lancome Artliner

Benefit High Beam

Urban Decay - Get Baked palette

Phyto - creme de jour

Prada by Prada parfum

Opi - Rapid Dry top coat

Philosophy - Melon Daiquiri body wash