Brands
The Poor Girl’s Chanel Paradoxal Nail Polish.
Sep 8th
It seems that everyone and their kittens are obsessing over Chanel Paradoxal nail polish from the Fall 2010 collection. I, too, think it’s gorgeous but sadly I am on a self-imposed Chanel counter ban. 
So instead of forking over $20+ (likely $30) dollars for the Chanel, I thought I would mix two inexpensive colours that I already have to see if I can get close enough to Paradoxal.
If you’re not familiar with Chanel Paradoxal, have a look-see over at All Lacquered Up for swatches.
Rimmel Lycra Wear in 405 Fantasy, Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro in 207 Steel Gray
Wearing 1 part Rimmel Fantasy, 1 part Rimmel Steel Gray
(I realize that I’m probably never gonna be a nail blogger in this lifetime.)
This was my first time mixing two nail colours together and I was pretty pleased. I didn’t really know what to mix them in, so I just mixed them over a sheet of wax paper and it worked out well.
I think I have a pretty good dupe here, judging by the swatches I found all over the Internet. It might be a tad bit too purple, so I’ll probably go 2 parts gray, 1 part purple next time. It just takes a little bit of elbow grease to mix the colours, and some nail polish remover to clean off the brush to not contaminate the colour in the original bottle. And for $0, that’s a pretty sweet deal. 
Pin Up Look Inspired by Dita Von Teese.
Sep 6th
My poor MAC Dare You lipstick has been collecting dust in my vanity all throughout the warm summer months, so I decided to take her out to play for today’s look. I wasn’t exactly sure what I was going to do, but Jenn of Spiced Beauty suggested that I do a pin up look. I found this photo of Dita Von Teese that I thought would be perfect:
Source: Jim Spellman/WireImage via InStyle
Swatches (from left): UD Sin, UD Naked, MAC Sweet Chestnut, MAC Spiced Chocolate, MAC Dark Devotion, MAC Soft Brown
Get the Look
For the eyes, fill in your brows darker than you usually do (MAC Dark Devotion). Start with a matte base similar to your natural lid colour (UD Naked) all over the lid up to the brows. Take a shimmery cranberry (MAC Sweet Chestnut) into the crease and blend out. Smudge this colour on the lower lash line. Then using a pointed crease brush, deepen the crease with a matte black brown (MAC Dark Devotion). Again smudge on top of the cranberry on the lower lash line. Blend out the crease colours with a matte chocolate brown (MAC Spiced Chocolate). Blend above the crease colour with a medium brown (MAC Soft Brown) to soften. Highlight the inner lower lash line with a shimmery champagne (UD Sin).
Start lining the eyes by smudging the black brown on the top lash line and wing out, and trace on top with a black liquid liner (Revlon Colorstay Liquid Liner). Apply mascara to the top lashes (Marcelle Power Volume Mascara), and top off with big, big, BIG lashes (shu uemura Smoky Layers false lashes).
For the cheeks, apply a matte rose blush (Chanel Rose Temptation) to the hollows of the cheeks to contour.
For the lips, apply a dark red lipstick (MAC Dare You) to complete the look. I really should have used a lip liner for this lipstick in particular, since it tends to bleed. I had to fix the full face photos after the fact so the lips didn’t look so messy.
Read on for more pictures!
Cover FX EyePrep FX Launch and Treasure Hunt!
Sep 5th
Last week I was invited to the launch party for Cover FX’s newest primer, EyePrep FX. EyePrep FX is an eye primer for the eyelids and under eye area that is meant to intensify and keep eye make up in place, fill in fine lines, and combat darkness under the eyes. I got one in my swag bag and it is deee-licious on the skin. I of course will test it out for a few weeks before I post a review.
For now I am excited to tell you about a Cover FX treasure hunt that will be happening in select cities over Canada, US, and the UK! Make sure to check the Cover FX Facebook page for clues. 
Click to enlarge the poster below for more details!
Event Photos
Of course there were photos. Why would I forget? 
Swag bags
Lee Graff (President & Co-creator), Melissa (Social Media & Marketing Coordinator), Jenny Frankel (VP & Co-creator) talking about EyePrep FX
Melissa, Anjali (Rock That Look), Jill (Batting a Lash), Farah (Faces By Farah)
When events like these happen, local beauty bloggers get so excited to see one another and talk makeup for hours on end. Read on for more photos from the event.
Swatch: Chanel Mademoiselle Rouge Coco Lipstick.
Sep 4th
Did I not mention that I got something else besides that gorgeous Chanel blush? Oops, I must have intentionally forgotten!
Mademoiselle is probably the most popular colour in the fairly new Chanel Rouge Coco line of lipsticks ($38). For a long time I have been passing counters by instead of swatching Mademoiselle, knowing full well that my gullible, makeup loving self will want it. I was right — I do want it, and now have it.
I totally understand the number of ladies who are ooh-ing and aah-ing over Mademoiselle. It is one of those colours that looks great on almost everyone. It’s an almost-matte slightly brown pink; a demure pink that is flattering on many skin tones.
So I’ll stop the rambling here and just show you the photos, ‘kay?
Chanel Mademoiselle Rouge Coco Lipstick Swatch
Chanel Mademoiselle Rouge Coco Lipstick Lip Swatch
For a full face, I wore Mademoiselle in my review of Chanel Rose Temptation Joues Contraste Blush.
The Reason Why I’m Banned from the Chanel Counter: Chanel Rose Temptation Joues Contraste Blush.
Sep 2nd
It has recently come to my attention that blush is the most frequently featured product here on Glitter Geek, which means that I probably have an unhealthy blush addiction. What can I say — I love a magical product that instantly brightens the face, and Chanel Joues Contraste in Rose Temptation ($47, LE from the Fall 2010 Collection) is just what the doctor ordered.
Ladies, I have been missing out! This baked powder blush is kind of amazing. First of all, my nose has never before sniffed a blush that smells like roses. Who here loves rosy scents? *raises hand* Who just totally inhaled took a whiff of this gorgeous blush? *raises hand* LOL.
Alright alright. Enough of that madness.
Chanel Joues Contraste blush just screams luxury to me. It blends incredibly, goes on smooth and leaves my cheeks perfectly kissed with colour. It layers easily for a much deeper, bolder colour too. The powder is baked with a small amount of tiny sparkles that is not at all noticeable once it’s on, so you could totally fool the boys into thinking this is your natural cheek colour. Surprisingly the brush isn’t bad either; it is soft and blends the blush nicely.
While it is not the most economical choice for a blush, Rose Temptation is a welcome new addition to my ever growing stash. I really want to see her work together with a smoky eye. I almost forgot to mention that it also comes in a velvet pouch, so I can erase my greasy finger prints from the shiny packaging!
Chanel Joues Contraste Blush in Rose Temptation Swatch
Can you spy the several tiny sparkles?
Wearing Chanel Joues Contraste Blush in Rose Temptation
Wearing Chanel Joues Contraste Blush in Rose Temptation
This photo is kinda awkward, but shows off the blush colour best.
So there you have it: the reason why I’m on a self-imposed ban from the Chanel counter. Still, it’s fun to indulge sometimes, you know?
Speaking of Indulging…
Have you indulged recently? Whether it is makeup, sweets (cake anyone?), or whatever your guilty pleasure is, I hope you have. You totally deserve it!
P.S. Oh yeah, I got a haircut.
