More Naked-ness :)

Ew, back to reality after a lovely long weekend! Hope you all had a good one :)

So, I've already shared with y'alls about my current addiction to nudity, but wanted to share some more looks to diversify your naked-ness. Yes, I'm still rambling about Urban Decay's Naked Palette and if you don't have it yet, consider yourself warned, it is habit forming. 

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Virgin under-brows, Sin in crease & Sidecar on lower lid.

Virgin under-brow, Smog in crease & Dark Horse along lid and lash-line.

Becoming a Nudist

Since my Urban Decay Naked Palette arrived a few weeks ago, I have been addicted. I haven't used any other shadows since. Its been so fitting to my current (pregnancy induced) mood of love for simplicity. Also, I'm obsessed with simple shadow and bright coral lips. There is something about apricot gloss that really does it for me. The weather here has been so Spring-like that I've felt the need to break out some warm vibes in February. This day I was wearing Virgin to highlight under my brows, Sin on my lower lid and Sidecar in the crease.

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Any fun plans for Valentine's Day? My husband Michael & I are looking forward to finding out the sex of our little bun in the oven :)

One Size Fits All

Why am I just discovering Z-palettes? This seriously solves so many of my traveling issues. Z-palette is a customizable magnetic makeup palette which allows you to hold shadows/blush/bronzer/whateverthefrickyouwant! from all different brands (in all different shapes and sizes) in one large palette. Well, lets be honest, I still need like 5 of these, but STILL. I feel like my life just got 75% cooler. Pathetic, really. Umm, and you guys?

 

There is a leopard print version.

 

Most importantly, a PINK version. Swoon.

Somewhat depicting how excited I am to discover this product.

Review: Stila Long Wear Liquid Lip Color

I was so excited when my generous Sister-in-law got me Stila's Long Wear Liquid Lip Color {in Fiery} for Christmas! I had heard great reviews about the staying power of this product, and being that I love to wear red lips a lot, it seemed like the perfect gift! I have to say I am HOOKED! I want every shade (Coral is on the top of my list)! This is a perfect product for someone who hates to touch up, because it really does last SO much longer than ordinary lipstick. To keep red lips in place, I always put concealer on my lips and line them first to keep the color where it is supposed to me. Because this product stains instantly, I highly recommend using a lip brush instead of the applicator! Also, exfoliating your lips before applying any lip product always helps to keep lips looking amazing. 

Hope you all are having a fabulous week!! Do you have a product review to share? I'd love to hear about it, so please feel free to contact me HERE.

Print: Pink & Red Hot

Yesterday I received Allure's February 2011 issue with Jennifer Aniston on the cover. Typically, I read fashion magazines backwards because the most important parts to me (fashion & beauty) are in the last few pages. The first thing I flipped to was a beauty feature called Pink & Red Hot (By Kayleigh Donahue) and I was instantly grinning. Why? Because my friends, there are two things that I REALLY enjoy wearing in my (makeup) life- red & pink lipstick. I really enjoy these photographs and the products chosen in this feature, so I wanted to share it with y'all.

 

Allure February 2010. Pink & Red Hot, page 90, Eric Ryan/Getty Images; firstview.com; Luca Cannonieri/gorunway.com (2):Matteo Volta/Imaxtree; firstview.com 

Model: Daria Strokous, Fashion Editor Paul Cavaco.

MAC Wonder Woman Collection for Spring 2011

MAC Wonder Woman Collection for Spring 2011

 

U.S./Canada Launch Date: February 10th, 2011

International Launch Date: March 2011

If you read the copy below, you’ll notice that MAC has super-sized the following products, which has resulted in the higher prices: Mineralize Skinfinish, Eyeshadow Quads, Pigment, Opulash, Lipsticks, and Lipglass.

Banish any thought of being a Plain Jane: M∙A∙C and Wonder Woman have joined forces! For Spring 2011, take a trip to Paradise Island with a legendary line up of super-sized Mineralize Skinfinish, bold Eye Shadow quads, Pigment, Opulash, Lipsticks and oversized Lipglass, jumbo-big Powder Blush and Penultimate Eye Liner, Nail Lacquer and Lash inspired by the larger-than-life Bold Babe. Dashing and dazzling, the iconic super heroine reminds us that inside every woman is a Mighty Aphrodite full of courage, confidence and charisma. Kaboom! Mission Accomplished! Wonder Woman has always known the importance of astounding accessories. For her collaboration with M∙A∙C, we’ve infused her sense and fantasy and wonder into a vivid collection of awe-inspiring accessories as fierce and feminine as the heroine herself. Bright, bold, superhuman designs in Makeup Bags – from radiant Red to Bulletproof Blue, Utility Belt Brush Sets, and exclusively online, the WW T-Shirt and Invincible Mirror. Shazam!

 

Lipstick ($15.50 U.S. / $18.50 CDN)

• Marquise d’ Sandy cream peach (Lustre) (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Brunette, Blonde, Redhead ’09)
  
• Russian Red Intense bluish-red (Matte) (Permanent)
• Spitfire Bright creamy magenta (Satin) (Limited Edition)
• Heroine Brown bronze (Frost) (Limited Edition)

 

Lipglass ($19.50 U.S. / $23.50 CDN)

• Emancipation Pale neutral pink (Limited Edition)
• Wonder Woman Bright red with soft pearl (Limited Edition)
• Athena’s Kiss Bright blue fuchsia (Limited Edition)
• Secret Identity Mid-tone copper with soft pearl (Limited Edition)

 

Opulash Mascara ($15.00 U.S. / $18.00 CDN)

• Victorious Purple (Limited Edition)
• Army of Amazons Green (Limited Edition)
• Themyscira Blue (Limited Edition)
• Black Black (Permanent)

 

Penultimate Eye Liner ($18.50 U.S. / $22.00 CDN)

• Rapidblack True black (Permanent)

 

Nail Lacquer ($14.00 U.S. / $16.50 CDN)

• Obey Me True red (Limited Edition)
  
• Spirit of Truth Navy blue (Limited Edition)

Lash ($14.00 U.S. / $17.00 CDN)

• #48 Lash

 

Defiance Eyeshadow Quad ($40.00 U.S. / $48.00 CDN)

• Defiance Iridescent white pink (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
• Paradise Island Soft warm pink (Satin) (Limited Edition)
• Star Studded Mid-tone violet pink (Satin) (Limited Edition)
• Real Drama Dark burgundy with pink pearl (Satin) (Limited Edition)

 

Lady Justice Eyeshadow Quad ($40.00 U.S. / $48.00 CDN)

• Lady Justice Bright silver with white pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Insurmountable Dirty blue grey (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
• Bold Babe Deep metal blue with white pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Deep Truth True dark blue (Frost) (Permanent)

 

Valiant Eyeshadow Quad ($40.00 U.S. / $48.00 CDN)

• Valiant Light lime with yellow pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Spinning Transformation Deep olive bronze with yellow pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Diana Undercover Dark forest green (Satin) (Limited Edition)
• Manila Paper Pale frost white gold (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Spring Colour Forecast ’10)

Reflects Glitter ($21.00 U.S. / $25.00 CDN)

• Reflects Pearl White glitter with pearl sheen (Glitter) (Permanent at PRO)
• Reflects Bronze Sparkling rich gold (Glitter) (Permanent at PRO)

 

Pigment ($21.00 U.S. / $25.00 CDN)

• Bright Fuchsia Bright magenta (Permanent)
• Marine Ultra Vivid marine blue (Permanent at PRO)

 

Blush Duo ($24.00 U.S. / $29.00 CDN)

• Mighty Aphordite Warm peach coral with gold pearl/Bright coral pink with gold pearl (Satin/Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Amazon Princess Bright yellow pink/Deep blue pink with gold pearl (Satin/Satin) (Limited Edition)

 

Mineralize Skinfinish ($35.00 U.S. / $42.00 CDN)

• Pink Power Peachy rose with pink shimmer/Soft rosy bronze/Soft shell pink with fine shimmer (Limited Edition)
• Golden Lariat True coral with fine gold shimmer/Soft suntanned bronze/Soft gold with fine shimmer (Limited Edition)

 Wonder Woman Makeup Bag ($30.00 U.S. / $36.00 CDN)

• Wonder Woman Red (Limited Edition)
• Bulletproof Blue (Limited Edition)

 

Utility Belt Eye Brush Set ($49.50 U.S. / $59.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)

Includes 224SE, 213SE, and 194SE

Utility Belt Face Brush Set ($49.50 U.S. / $59.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)

Includes 129SE, 109SE, and 190SE

Wonder Woman T ($25.00 U.S. / $30.00 CDN) (Online Exclusive) (Limited Edition)

Invicible Mirror ($20.00 U.S. / $24.00 CDN) (Online Exclusive) (Limited Edition)

Information & Images courtesy of  Temptalia

Happy New Year!

 

Skin: Perricone MD Advanced Face Firming Treatment, Perricone MD Face Finishing Moisturizer.

Foundation: Tarina Tarantino Pearl Glow Primer, M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 & Guerlain's Meteorites Powder for Face.

Eyes: Benefit's Stay Don't Stray Primer, Urban Decay Smoke Out kit in Yerba, Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On eyeliner in Zero , Tarte Cosmetics Toolbox for Brows in Medium and Maybelline's The Falsies Volume Express mascara in Blackest Black.

Cheeks: M.A.C Mineralize Skinfinish Natural bronzing powder in Dark.

Lips:  Stila Convertible Color in Sakura.

Word of Mouth

Happy Friday! I haven't done a snapshot in a while so I figured its about time to change that.

 

Skin: Perricone MD Advanced Face Firming Treatment, Perricone MD Face Finishing Moisturizer. Can I just say how IN LOVE I am with the way these products make my face feel? I honestly felt like a different woman within 15 seconds of putting these products on my skin. Although, as a girlfriend and I discussed, the smell does leave something to be desired. 

Foundation: Tarina Tarantino Pearl Glow Primer, M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 & Guerlain's Meteorites Powder for Face.

Eyes: Benefit's Stay Don't Stray Primer, M.A.C Mineralize Eye Shadow Palette in Word-of-Mouth, LORAC shadow in Serenity (in crease), Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On eyeliner in Zero , Tarte Cosmetics Toolbox for Brows in Medium and Maybelline's The Falsies Volume Express mascara in Blackest Black. Oh ladies, am I happier than Snooki with a tan that I tried this mascara!! I have tried over 20 different mascaras this past year and I think Falsies has to be in the top ranks. I truly recommend it! My only word of advice would be to go for the "Washable" version because the waterproof takes FOREVER to remove, even after using cold cream and makeup remover. 

Cheeks: M.A.C Mineralize Skinfinish Natural bronzing powder in Dark & Benefit's Dandelion powder.

Lips: Lancome Rouge Sensation Lipstick in Coquette.

Have an awesome weekend everyone!!

Nicki Minaj Partnering with M.A.C!

"The Style and Beauty Doctor has some exclusive news on a possible upcoming lipstick from MAC!

I might have some good news for all you MAC and Nicki Minaj fans! A bright pink lipstick is reportedly coming out really soon to coincide with the rapper’s debut album “Pink Friday”.

Sources say it’s a vivid fuchsia and is said to be like a mix of MAC Pink Nouveau and Girl About Town Pink Friday 4 lipstick could only be available online and for four consecutive Fridays only. Lipsticks.

Minaj’s Pink Friday album hits stores and iTunes on Monday, November 22nd.

Stay tuned for more details!" -The Style & Beauty Doctor

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So, this news totally made my Saturday morning. I love me some Nicki Minaj! Also, whats NOT to like about pink lipstick???! Ya, can't think of a thing. 

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