Happy Halloween!

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Oh. Hell. No.

Dear Mondo,

YOU should have won. The end.

Love, Fancy 

One Dollah Make You Hollah!

Beauty doesn't always have to break the bank! I was cruising the aisles of Target (yes, I am a Target stalker) the other day when I walked by the Wet 'N Wild section in the beauty department. I started looking at some of their lipsticks (which are only .94 cents) when I pondered whether or not they were a total bust. In high school, the first red-red lipstick I ever wore was from Wet 'N Wild (Hot Red) and I was obsessed with it, in fact I still have a tube of it that I wear when I'm feeling nostalgic. So I decided to try another shade just for fun. I ended up with Sunset Peach 516C. Matte coral lipstick is much more in season this fall but a little bit of shimmer never hurt me. Especially with clear gloss over top.

So for all the lipstick scaredy-cats out there: just give it a TRY. What is there to lose? A dollar. 

You will recover, I swear.

What is everyone up to for Halloween this year? I'm throwing a party with my bestie on Saturday night and Sunday (Halloween) we are taking Jude trick-or-treating at a local shopping center. Then, my husband (Michael) and I will be those over-eccentric-weirdos who sit in the front of the house in chairs with a big bucket of candy and watch all the cute little kids have fun.

Sephora's Friends & Family Sale Begins Today!!!

 {Ya, my kid is cute.}

RUN do not walk. Well, the sale is online-only so I suppose I should say CLICK do not not-click? Wow, that is even lamer than it sounded in my head. What I am trying to say is...

ITS SEPHORA FRIENDS AND FAMILY SALE TIME PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!

You know a girl like myself wouldn't joke about something so serious. I mean, its like Christmas but no one from my side of the family gets arrested.

So what does this mean?! It means now through November 3rd 2010 your sweet-sale-loving-ass can click over to Sephora and get TWENTY percent off your order. In addition, if you order $50 or more you can (like usual) get FREE SHIPPING and THREE free samples per order.  

This comes at such a perfect time to stock up on Holiday Sets, gifts for others and of course, gifts for yourself! This is how the conversation just went with my husband:

Me: Hey Baaaaabbbeeeeeee?

Husband: Ya.

Me: Sephora is having their Friends & Family sale, which means an extra 20% off and they like NEVER do this and like I need some stuff and like it would be really cool if like (I say "like" a lot when nervous)....

Husband: That's fine.

Now is it clear why I adore this man?

USE THIS CODE AT CHECKOUT: FF2010

HAPPY SHOPPING EVERYONE!!!

Lanvin for H&M

"The next few weeks are bound to be long ones for die-hard fashionistas: First images from Lanvin's line for H&M have hit the web, but the much-ballyhooed collaboration doesn't go on sale until November 23rd. Four styles have been making the rounds: an asymmetrical cocktail dress, a tuxedo jacket, a trench, and a sleeveless dress covered in fabric folds. Each recalls recent Alber Elbaz designs as much as timeless Parisian staples. For better or worse (depending on whether you're H&M or an eager shopper), the clothes are practically guaranteed to send lines spiraling out of control come November. Not since Karl Lagerfeld's handiwork for the Swedish retailer has H&M hit the mark so dead center."-Black Book

So, our Mall kinda burnt down today. Okay, I'm exaggerating, but it isn't looking good. If hundreds of peoples jobs isn't enough reason to re-build the mall quickly, I'd say this is as good a reason as any. And... let's just say that if Sephora is damaged, some damn heads are going to roll people. 

Here are some previews of the pure-awesomeness that is to come:

Rock & Republic Couture Cosmetics

Happy Hump Day!

Remember me talking about Beauty Ticket a little bit ago? Well, here is another reason to check them out. Rock & Repbulic Couture Cosmetics now on sale! It is a VIP sale, so you must become a member of their website first (Why not? Its free!). 

 

Cruise over to Beauty Ticket for more details!

In other news, a few friends & I have decided to try and keep each other accountable, encourage and support one another to work out more! We have decided Wednesday is now officially WORKOUT WEDNESDAY (Aren't we cute?!)! Of course, Wednesday is not the only day I workout, but it is fun knowing you are sharing goals with others. It has been just about six months now since I have committed myself to living a healthy lifestyle. I am really starting to notice the difference physically and the benefits emotionally are indescribable! 

Here is my Workout Wednesday Music Mix for this week!

 All photos copyright of Beautyticket.com and Rock & Republic Couture Cosmetics.

Perfectly Pretty!

Who is ready for more amazing Holiday sets? This girl!!

Everyday this week, Too Faced will be announcing a new set for Holiday! You can follow Too Faced on Twitter to stay up to date. I loved Too Faced not only because they have some effective products but their merchandising and packaging is always so freaking adorable. I nerd-out for anything pin-up-ish (yes...that is totally a word...).

Perfectly Pretty Kit by Too Faced $16.50 {Value $31.30}

  Kit includes: Deluxe Primed & Poreless, Deluxe Lash Injection Mascara, Deluxe Shadow Insurance, in an adorable, travel-friendly pink and black makeup bag!

 

Also? How frickin' adorable is this Glamor-To-Go (Fairy edition) Kit {$19.50}?! (Side note: fairy stuff usually creeps me the eff out. It reminds me of WT people in Wal Mart wearing Tinkerbell shirts. Am I alone here?)

Color: Eyes: Pink, London Calling, Champagne Sparkle, Golden Black, Matte Brown, Warm Gold, Peach Pink Shimmer, Vintage Blue. Blush: Fairy Rose. Lips: Fairy Wings. I see on the website that Too Faced is also offering FREE SHIPPING on orders of $50 or more!  Happy Monday everyone! Hope your weekend was fantastic :)

Show Pony

About a month ago I made a trip to Sephora (not to be confused with the holy land) to pick up a few things for a client when I couldn't stop myself from buying Urban Decay's Show Pony Shadow Box ($30).

 

The palette contains:

- Snatch Eyeshadow (peachy-pink with glitter)
- Painkiller Eyeshadow (turquoise shimmer)
- Mildew Eyeshadow (deep green)
- Flash Eyeshadow (electric purple)
- Smog Eyeshadow (deep bronze)
- Toasted Eyeshadow (copper)
- 24/7 Eye Pencil: Zero (black)
- Eyeshadow Primer Potion. 

I've always really liked Urban Decay's eye shadows so I knew I would be pleased with the colors and pigmentation. I like that it contains really pretty golden tones which can be worn easily for day but also has a few crazier amped up shades which are fun for going out or just spicing up life.
 
The shade I have used the least is definitely "Snatch" (top left) due to the fact it has bigger specs of glitter in it and I haven't been a fan of glitter since 2001. No offense glitter. And while I really do like Urban's eyeshadow primers, I gotta say that I think that Benefit's Stay Don't Stray is still better (in my humble opinion). One of my favorite day combinations has been pairing "Flash"(top right) with "Toasted" (bottom right). Although, I did have a fun time mixing "Painkiller" (bottom left) and "Flash" (top right) for a night out. Here are a few shots. Don't mind my un-did hair, okay?

All-in-all even after a month, I am still in love with this palette, I highly recommend it. I also highly recommend listening to this song during the application process:


HAPPY WEEKEND Fancy Friends!!!
XOXO

Holiday {Celebrate!}

There is only one way to express how excited I am for Benefit's Holiday Sets this year:

2010 Benefit Holiday Sets are packed with so much awesome, it feels like a dream (yes, that kind of dream). Adorable AND affordable. Thank you Father Christmas.

Available now at Benefit!
All images copyright Benefit Cosmetics, LLC.

Allure Best of Beauty

 

Now at Sephora: Free shipping on Allure Best of Beauty award winners (ends 10/12/10)!

Some of Allure's winners include:

 Benefit's Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liners $19

 Tarte's LipSurgence™ Natural Lip Stain $24

MAKE UP FOR EVER'S HD Microfinish Powder $30

Laura Mercier's Secret Camouflage Concealer $28

You can also check out Allure's Readers Choice picks at Sephora.

The lamest post EVER.

I'm being one of those people. "I'm sorry I haven't been around much but life has been crazy busy." Of course its so much cooler and more awesome when I say it (insert side-eye to self). My son, Jude is turning ONE YEAR OLD tomorrow and we are having a big party for him on Sunday so I am running around with my head chopped off. 

To soften the blow, please enjoy this video montage of Jude's epic dancing skills.

Real talk, as soon as this party is over I will be back in action.

XOXO,

Fancy

Sephora Holiday Sets: First Look

There are few things I love more in the beauty world than HOLIDAY SETS!!!

Here is a preview of my favorite sets that will be sold this holiday season at Sephora. Reasons I love gift sets like this so much: 1.It gives me the ability to try new products without committing to buying the whole thing.  2. I have so much makeup that I usually can't use an entire container of products before it spoils.

Sugar Plum Let It Glow! Set by Fresh $28

This set is all you need to create a complete, dazzling look. The nourishing lip moisturizer has a deep plum tint that's buildable for a sheer look or a rich pop of color and the Supernova Mascara is a glossy, jet-black formula that defines, thickens, and lengthens lashes in one clump-free coat. The Twilight Freshface Glow is a sheer illuminating cream that instantly imparts a stunning-yet-natural-looking radiance to all skintones. Finish it off with the Citron de Vigne Eau de Parfum, which is a sparkling scent inspired by France's Champagne region. -Sephora

This set contains:
- 0.15 oz Sugar Plum Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15
- 0.07 oz Supernova Mascara
- 0.17 oz Twilight Freshface Glow
- 0.05 oz Citron de Vigne Eau de Parfum 

Painted Love Lipstick Setby Kat Von D $28

Kat's Tattoo Chronicles Lipstick set is the perfect kit for pulling off a rockin' lip color for any occasion. These rich, long-lasting miniature lipsticks include two new colors to form a wide range of shades—from the perfect bold red to a stunning understated neutral pink. -Sephora

This set contains:
- 6 x 0.042 oz Lipsticks in Rosary, Underage Red, Cathedral, Hellbent, Lolita, Celebutard

Femme Metale by Benefit $38

Strike it rich with Benefit's new Maggie & Annie Collection, Femme Metale "precious metal" eye makeup kit. With three luxe metallic eyeliners and creaseless cream shadows, you can mix and match to create endless glam! -Sephora

This set contains: - 3 x 0.16 oz Creaseless Cream Eyeshadows in Platinum (metallic white), Plum-ing For Gold (metallic plum), and Taupe-aztic (metallic golden beige) - 3 x 0.04 oz Eyeliners in Blinged (silver), Gem-N-Eye (golden olive shimmer), & Steel Her Date (steal blue shimmer). 

 

Eau Girl Scent Sampler $40

Eau Girl puts Sephora's favorite, most wanted women's fragrances in one box—so you get a scent-sational set for one sweet price. -Sephora

This set contains:
- 0.24 oz Michael Kors Very Hollywood Eau de Parfum
- 0.14 oz Clean Eau de Parfum
- 0.5 oz Calvin Klein euphoria Eau de Parfum
- 0.5 oz Givenchy Very Irresistible Eau de Toilette
- 0.24 oz Yves Saint Laurent Parisienne Eau de Parfum
- 0.17 oz Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline Eau de Toilette
- 0.17 oz Gucci Flora Eau de Parfum
- 0.24 oz Tocca Cleopatra Eau de Parfum 

LORAC's Hollywood Insider Collection $39.50

LORAC's Hollywood Insider Collection is the exclusive set of the season and your all-access pass to Celebrity Makeup Artist Carol Shaw's Red Carpet beauty tips and tricks. Carol handpicked her favorite LORAC must-haves for this essential makeup collection that contains Perfectly Lit in Spotlight, Couture Shine Liquid Lipstick in Vintage, Baked Matte Satin Blush in Hollywood, Special Effects Mascara, and the exclusive Bronzed Bombshell Eye Shadow Trio. Get behind the scenes beauty with LORAC's Hollywood Insider Collection! -Sephora

This set contains:
- 0.34 oz Perfectly Lit Oil-Free Luminizing Powder in Spotlight (warm beige)
- 0.17 oz Baked Matte Satin Blush in Hollywood (bronzed rose)
- 0.1 oz Bronzed Bombshell Eye Shadow Trio in Sand/Serenity/ Bronze
- 0.35 oz Special Effects Mascara
- 0.17 oz Couture Shine Liquid Lipstick in Vintage (light neutral beige)

Stila Lip Glaze - Twinkle Set $20
This set features three new Stila Lip Glaze hues and one best-selling shade. Your pout is sure to get glossier and sexier with high-shine color! -Sephora

This set contains:
- Grapefruit (shimmering pink)
- Mauvelous (mauve with iridescent shimmer)
- Pinkle Twinkle (pink with pink shimmer)
- Cherry Pie (red with pink shimmer) 

Laura's Secrets Volume 1 - Flawless Lips $59

Exclusively at Sephora, this kit includes all the lip essentials needed to create a standout pout. Laura lets you in on her secret to healthy, gorgeous, flawless lips in an instant. The kit includes Lip Balm SPF 20, Lip Pencil in Chestnut, Lip Stain Quad in Mocha, Shy Pink, Sugar Violet, Mulberry, Lip Glacé in Pink Diamond, Double-Ended Lip Colour Brush, and Step-By-Step Instructional Insert in a brown cosmetic bag. -Sephora

This set contains:
- 4 x 0.05 oz Lip Stains in Mocha, Shy Pink, Sugar Violet, and Mulberry
- 0.159 oz Lip Glacé in Pink Diamond
- 0.12 oz Lip Balm SPF 15
- 0.039 oz Lip Pencil in Chestnut
- Double-Ended Lip Colour Brush 

 

LORAC's Close Up: Real Life To Red Carpet Eye Tutorial $36

Carol Shaw created LORAC'S Close-Up Eye Tutorial to give you all the tools you need to easily create any eye look you desire. In these simple steps, she shares her professional makeup tips that will take you from Real Life to Red Carpet by teaching you how to create a soft natural eye, a sexy cat eye, and her signature smokey eye. This kit contains Carol's favorite must-have products (all full sized) and everything you need to do makeup like a pro - Behind The Scenes Eye Primer, Starry-Eyed Baked Eye Shadow Trio in Movie Star, Front Of The Line PRO Eyeliner in Black, Special Effects Mascara in Black, Double Ended Blending/ Smudging Brush and an Eye Tutorial Booklet with removable instructions that cling to your mirror. Remember that practice makes picture-perfect. Here's to all eyes on you! -Sephora

This set contains:
- 0.53 oz Behind the Scenes Eye Primer
- 0.15 oz Starry-Eyed Baked Eye Shadow Trio in Movie Star
- 0.35 oz Special Effects Mascara in Black
- 0.02 oz Front of the Line PRO Eyeliner in Black
- Double Ended Blending/ Smudging Brush

 Sephora by OPI's Rocker Chic Mini Collection $18

The Sephora by OPI Rocker Chic collection adds a tough-and-trendy edge to the typical neutral color palette seen every fall. These long-wearing, chip-resistant colors draw inspiration from the fearless and impassioned women who live for rock and roll. -Sephora

This set contains: Four petit nail polishes in Fiercely Fabulous, Just a Little Dangerous, Already Famous, and Go My Own Way.

Tarina Tarantino's Must Have Gift Set $54

Get gorgeous, the TARINA TARANTINO way. Eye Dream Hypershadow is an exclusive, pressed-eyeshadow formula with high-intensity pigment payoff. Gem Gloss offers ultralight, high-shine, low-tack gloss that delivers true, even lip color. Fleur De Lash is a superior mascara formula that dramatically thickens and lengthens lashes. A Tarina-pink pouch puts a finishing touch on this irresistibly giftable set. -Sephora

This set contains:
- 2 x 0.09 oz Eye Dream Hypershadow in Trim and Cuff
- 0.14 oz Gem Gloss in Cabochon
- 0.47 oz Fleur De Lash in Black Opal
- pink pouch

+300 Street-Cred Points for Me.

Coral Crush

I wanted to share my newest (and current favorite) drugstore lipstick color! It is Maybelline's Color Sensational Lipstick in "Coral Crush". 

 I looked at it a few times before deciding to buy it BUT I couldn't get it out of my head, so the purchase was justifiable (Right?). Plus, it only cost me $5 at Target.

Here is a close up to give you a better idea of the shade:

 

Hope everyone is having an awesome weekend! I had an incredible morning/afternoon doing (beautiful blushing bride) Ashleigh's makeup for her big day. 

I love weddings, I wish I could do makeup on brides everyday!!!