Hello There, My Pretties: My Latest Wishlist

February 25, 2013 | 18 Responses

I have so many products that I have to get through that it’s kinda silly that I still want to buy more. But you know, such is the life of a makeup and beauty addict.

Wishlist Feb 25 2013

Clinique Chubby Stick Intense Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm ($19, at Clinique, Sephora, Shoppers Drug Mart). I need a Chubby Stick Intense. [That's what she said. ] These opaque versions of the popular Chubby Sticks are getting amazing reviews, most recently from theNotice. I like Roomiest Rose and Broadest Berry the most.

Guerlain Les Élixirs Charnels – Eau de Lingerie ($100, in Guerlain boutiques; in Toronto at Yorkville). This limited edition fragrance has caught my attention after seeing it on Daly Beauty. Guerlain remarks, “To be sprayed directly on lingerie, this fragrance comprised of ambrett seeds, iris, rose and white musk (among others), represents the ultimate in refinement.” This sounds like a beautiful, soft and “barely there” fragrance that I adore.

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer ($30, out in March). NARS sure knows how to pick a good name for a concealer. Radiant AND creamy? I need these for my under eye area. I heard it covers beautifully. Cafe Makeup has a great detailed review on these. We needs it, precious.

What about you, pretties? What’s at the top of your wishlist right now?

The Looks of Holiday 2012

November 29, 2012 | 8 Responses

It was such a hit last season (and it’s so fun to put together), so here’s a glance at the looks for Holiday 2012 collections from our favourite brands. It’s not surprising that we are seeing a lot of gold eyeshadows and red lips from brands that stick with classics (Chanel, Laura Mercier, Clarins and Dior). I always appreciate the brands that do something a little different, though. A little bit of snowy twinkle on the cheeks from Bobbi Brown and Giorgio Armani is super pretty. MAC Glamour Daze was most surprising, but I’m not that excited about it. There’s also the highly anticipated and fashion-forward shu uemura x Karl Lagerfeld collaboration, which may or may not be your thing. The standout collection to me is YSL Northern Lights Collection. If you love colour, you will drool over the collection’s star product: a palette of blues and purples to mimic the Northern Lights. Be sure to come back soon for photos and my review!

Inspired By Victoria’s Secret Glowing & Angelic Makeup

October 22, 2012 | 30 Responses

When it comes to makeup looks, I appear to be experimental here on the blog (check out all my looks here). However, on a day-to-day basis, I actually wear the same simple makeup. I wear a toned down version of this Victoria’s Secret runway look — from 2008, I think, but I could be wrong. I have been wearing a lot of the same products: MAKE UP FOR EVER #2 Sculpting Kit to contour, MAC Supercontinental Blush on the cheeks, a mix of Le Métier de Beauté Crème Caramel Lip Creme and Revlon Sunbaked Colorburst Lip Gloss.

The Victoria’s Secret look is actually very easy to do. It’s a simple formula, really: contoured cheeks, glowing bronzed skin, glossy pink lips, and a pearly champagne highlight on the eyes. Follow along to see how I created this look.

Get the Look

For the eyes, fill in the eyebrows with a taupe grey eyeshadow (MAC Brun and Coquette). Highlight the brows and inner corners with a pearly champagne (from CARGO Vienna quad). Apply a pearly beige (MAC All That Glitters) all over the lid. Use a matte taupe (MAC Coquette) to lightly contour the crease with a fluffy blending brush (MAC 217). Take the same eyeshadow with an eyeliner brush and run it along the lower lash line. Next, tap the fluffy blending brush lightly into a matte reddish brown (Mary Kay Sienna / review) and apply to the outer V and blend well. Line the lower lash line with the same eyeshadow.

Apply a thin winged eyeliner on the top lash line (Maybelline Master Precise Ink Pen Eyeliner), and then apply mascara. I opted to wear a natural set of false lashes (Ardell 109) to pump up the flirt factor.

For the skin, after an illuminating primer (Laura Mercier Radiance Primer / review), foundation and concealer, brush on bronzer (Guerlain 03 Brunettes Terracotta Light / review) on the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. Sculpt the cheeks and temples with a contour powder (MAKE UP FOR EVER #2 Sculpting Kit). Apply a shimmery highlight on the apples of the cheeks (MAC Pro Gold Studio Finish Face Powder / review). Then I layered a glowing pink blush (MAC Supercontinental / review) on the apples of the cheeks.