Stila Gets Catty: New Ways To Wear Kitten!

Posted on April 8, 2008 by daneen in Coupon Code, Eye Shadow, Lipgloss | Leave a comment

Stila has come up with two new ways to wear their cult fave shadow, Kitten.

Silk Eye Shadow Wash is a portable water-based, liquid-to-powder shadow. The universally flattering pink champagne shade is pretty on the lid, and on the brow bone or inside corners of the eyes as a highlighter.

Stila’s new Silk Shimmer Gloss delivers the award-winning golden pink shine to the lips. Enriched with silk proteins and vitamins, this gloss is destined to become a classic in its own right.

Plus, get free shipping on any order that includes a new summer item. Use promo code SUMMER at checkout.

ULTA Exclusive! O-Glow & O-Gloss Kit

Posted on April 7, 2008 by daneen in Blush, Coupon Code, Lipgloss | 1 Comment

Get perfectly pink cheeks and lips with the O-Glow and O-Gloss Kit by Smashbox – exclusively at Ulta.

The kit includes a full size O-Glow Lip Color and a full size O-Glow Cheek Color. Separately, these products would set you back $48. Together, they’re just $39!

Plus get 20% off your entire Ulta.com purchase. Simply enter promo code 94350 at checkout.

Besame Mucho

Posted on April 4, 2008 by daneen in Lipgloss, Lips, Lipstick | Leave a comment

“Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kick-ass red lipstick.” -Gwyneth Paltrow

If you let me loose in a makeup store, chances are I’m going to head for the lipsticks and glosses first. I gravitate towards pinks and neutrals, and don’t usually give reds the time of day. Oh how wrong I’ve been.

I was recently introduced to Besame’s Enchanting Lipstick in Red Velvet, and it has absolutely has won me over. This might sound odd, but I would compare it to a Jersey gown…while wearing it, you look ultra-feminine and sophisticated – but feel completely comfortable.

Red Velvet is a neutral red, so it’s wearable and compliments a variety of skin tones. The creamy, semi-matte finish ensures an elegant lip look that won’t feather. And I’m impressed by the unique double design – use the tip to line lips before filling in. Genius!

And how gorgeous is the gold bullet packaging? I imagine iconic beauties like Grace Kelly and Dorothy Dandridge carried something like this in their purses. Or perhaps a Bond girl might hide this in her décolletage.

Apply straight from the tube for a boldly pigmented pout. Or dab on with your finger for an effortless-looking stain. If you’re more of a gloss gal (I feel ya), swipe Besame’s Enriched Lip Glaze in Crystal on top…it’s non-sticky and smells faintly of coconut.

Kick ass!

Charmed, I’m Sure

Posted on March 21, 2008 by daneen in Fragrance, Lipgloss, Makeup Accessories, Perfume | Leave a comment

Yves Saint Laurent Beaute Elle Bag Charm features an elle Yves Saint Laurent solid perfume (woody and floral notes – Peony, Pink Berries, and Patchouli) and a fuchsia pearly lip gloss. This multitasking accessory adds instant glamour to a bag or a belt, and is perfect for gals on the go.

Available at Bloomingdale’s and Neiman Marcus.

My New Fave Lipgloss: Reflection is Perfection

Posted on March 19, 2008 by daneen in Lipgloss, Lipstick | Leave a comment

Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics describes their Reflection Lipgloss as clear and glassy, with a hint of shimmer. But don’t believe them. It’s so much more than that.

It’s more like a white-gold pearlescent shimmer shine that takes your lip look to the next level. Wear it on bare lips, or over your favorite lip color to kick it up a notch.

Check out my pout (pictured, left). I’m wearing Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Lipstick in Cuvee (shimmer w/ a hint of pink and brown), with Lipgloss in Reflection layered on top.

Perfect Calligraphy And Magical Lip Gloss

Posted on March 13, 2008 by daneen in Eye Liner, Lipgloss | 2 Comments

I have both excellent penmanship and a penchant for liquid eyeliner. Which is why I was so enthused to receive a package from Hourglass – containing their new Calligraphy Liquid Eye Liner.

The pen is easy to hold and control – which results in a precise, professional-looking line. And the water- and smudge-proof formula dries quickly to prevent streaks and smears. I’m not exaggerating, ladies…once applied, this liner ain’t going nowhere. But for all its staying power, it easily washes off with a few swipes of makeup remover.

Though you might instinctively reach for Cognac (dark brown) or Ebony (black), I dare you to toss Indigo (deep navy blue) into your basket. At first glance, it looks black – but you’ll know the difference when you see how it makes your eyes POP.

Check out my pretty scribbles…

And while we’re on the topic of Hourglass, I had to share my experience with their Extreme Sheen High Shine Lip Gloss. I was testing the shade, Origami, while my husband and I were watching TV the other day. After haphazardly slicking the creamy gloss on my bottom lip, Graham looked at me and said, “Wow. That looks really nice.” Huh? I’ve never received an unsolicited lip color compliment from him. Neva eva. And at the time of said compliment, I was only wearing the gloss on one lip! This stuff is magic.

Hourglass cosmetics are available at Sephora.

Juicy Tubes World Tour: Shades and Sketches

Posted on March 13, 2008 by daneen in Lipgloss | Leave a comment

Last week, I encouraged you all to jump on board The Juicy Tubes World Tour – nine new lip glosses, each decorated with an illustration by uber-hot designer Christopher Kane.

The shades, names and flavors were born from Kane’s fashion travels. From Rio, where, according to Kane, “the girls have an incredible kind of beauty,” to Paris, “the fashion capital of the world,” to New York, where “girls are groomed, sophisticated and so well dressed,” each gloss captures the excitement of the globe’s hottest cities.

I just received some close-ups of the sketches, and couldn’t wait to share them with you…