January 2011
1 post
Pearl, I will not.
I have to say, I am so on board with Spring 2011.
Denim, Maxi, Stripes, PLATFORMS!!! oh, 1974, I’ve been waiting for you to come back in full force.
BUT!
What is the deal with the pearl-y lipstick????????
This is one trend I can not jump on.
With the upcoming release of MAC’s Jeanious collection in March, I’m fairly certain the fashion conscious (or not so…) masses...
September 2010
1 post
Pnina
This is a trial i did for a wedding a few weeks ago. :)
May 2010
2 posts
Elaboration!
I am a huge nerd.
Cosmetics-1595–1605; < Gk kosmētikós relating to adornment, equiv. tokosmēt(ós) adorned, arranged (verbid of kosmeîn, deriv. of kósmosorder, arrangement) + -ikos -ic
The earliest archaeological evidence of cosmetics is from around 4,000 B.C., that’s over 6,000 years of artificially beautifying one’s self.
The ancient Egyptians were...
A Brief History Of Makeup
I found this article on Webmd and i thought it was a really quick, comprehensive history of the shit us woman have gone through to be beautiful.
And without further ado:
From the copper and lead ore that the ancient Egyptians used to create the world’s first cosmetics to the scientifically advanced products of today that can do everything from hide pores, smooth complexions, and...
September 2009
1 post
Its raining out...
O.K. sorry about not posting for a while- I kind of forgot I even had this.
BUT i have literally tried what feels like a million products. So if you wish to know my opinion on a few, please read on.
Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips Lipgloss- $18
I absolutely am obsessed with this product. I have it in April (a retty, very sparkly light pink) and Tempest (a sort of nude-y coral-y with gold in it)....
March 2009
3 posts
I LOVE NARS.
NARS.
This collection is sooo beautiful.
I went to my local NARS counter last night to buy the Hungry Heart Blush Duo
Which is unbelievable beautiful, by the way…
And I wound up buying their new spring eyeshadow Grenadines
Its a wonderful wonderful matte reddish tone described by NARS as “matte garnette” which is totally the only way to describe it. I love it. I’m...
AMAZING!
Ok. so here are some products I find to be absolutely amazing.
Dior Eyeshow in Undressed Beige has to be one of my favorite things i’ve picked up in a while.
It is perfect for wearing alone, as a base, or using as a highlighter (even on cheeks!!)
Its got an amazing shimmer to it that opens up the eyes immediately, but its still subtle enough that you can use it on someone with ageing...
