Sneakpeak: NARS Fall 2010 Collection!!! Gorgeous!

I saw these pictures and I almost swooned!!! Absolutely gorgeous!!! Then again, though, I do have a bit of a Nars shadow addiction.

Here's what I'm eyeing:








Stunning, aren't they!?

Review: Korres Eyeshadow in Silver

I got this eyeshadow primarily because it was on sale for $7 at Sephora. Not that Korres products are that expensive (compared with other high end brands), but other than their lip butters I hadn't tried any of their products and was a bit disappointed by some of the color choices. They just seemed so ordinary compared to other brands like Nars or Urban Decay. But when I saw this baby on sale I had to get it cause I don't own any shade of eyeshadow even remotely close to this one! I'm really really glad I got it!


The shade I got it in is silver, but it is a greenish silver, almost like a very light seafoam color. I ind that if you want a little bit of color during the day this shade works very well.

The actual shadow:

As you can see, I've already tested mine out a couple of times. I love the formula of this shadow. It's very smooth and velvety. I don't even have to rub my brush across to pick up a good amount of product. I just press my brush down and am ready to go. A little goes a very long way. Even though the packaging seems kind of small, you get a good amount of product inside. I actually really like how compact the container is.

And a swatch:

It looks a bit more green in real life, but just as shimmery. Fair warning: if you don't like shimmer you won't like this eyeshadow. It is uber shimmery. Except for my Jemma Kidd eyeshadow in Vintage, it's just about the shimmeriest I own. I like shimmer, though, so it's not a problem. I've been wearing this shadow with a blue liner from CoverGirl and the effect is gorgeous. It makes my eyes seem sooooo blue it's amazing. I would highly recommend this to anyone with blue or grey eyes. The green tones really go well with my blue eyes. The staying power is about the same as other eyeshadows even though they claim to be long wearing, so wear a primer. Other than that, the only negative I can say about this eyeshadow is that I don't like how the container doesn't have a mirror. I know, it's tiny to begin with, but it actually does come in handy in a hurry. I've got other singles that come with a mirror, like the ones from YSL or Nars. I think what bothers me is that it doesn't have a clear top. I opened it and kind of expected that it'd have a small mirror just because it didn't have the clear top, and then was disappointed when it didn't. It's not that big a deal though. It is an awesome shadow! I also like how Korres is an eco-conscious brand. They shy away from harmful, unnatural ingredients, which is an added plus for anyone looking for more eco-friendly makeup. I don't know if Sephora's still got these cause I didn't see them on the website, but on the Korres website they are also on sale for $7.

Info:

Price: $16 (I got it on sale at Sephora for $7.)

Ingredients: Ingredients for shades 12, 18, 22, 24, 34, 42, 44, 46, 54, 74, 64, & 82: Talc, Nylon-12, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PTFE, Zinc Stearate, Synthetic Beeswax, Zeolite, Sorbic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Hexylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, [+/- (may contain) Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Manganese Violet, Ultramarines, Ferric Ferrocyanide, Bismuth Oxychloride, Carmine, Chromium Oxide Greens, Chromium Hydroxide Green, Blue 1 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake]. Ingredients for shades 10, 27, 51, 77, & 84: Talc, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Zinc Stearate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides, Calcium Gluconate, [+/- (May Contain) Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Manganese Violet, Ultramarines, Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, Ferric Ferrocyanide, Carmine, Chromium Oxide Greens, Chromium Hydroxide Green, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 1 Lake].

Disclosure: The product featured in this post was bought by me for the purpose of my personal use. If you have any further questions about disclosure, don't hesitate to ask in the comments.

Take A Minute To Enter Susie's "KISS" Giveaway!

Here's the linke: http://susies1955.blogspot.com/2010/06/enter-my-kiss-giveaway.html
Good luck!

Quick EOTD: NARS Tokyo and Stila Sajama

Just a quick look. Sorry for the one picture. I didn't have much time this morning :(

Products Used:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Nars e/s Duo in Tokyo
Stila e/s in Sajama
Nars e/s in Nymphette
Lancome Artliner in Smoke
Maybelline Defina-A-Lash Volume mascara in Soft Black (upper lashes only)

Collective Haul!

I haven't really been shopping all that much in the past 4 to 5 months, mainly because I wanted to finish many of the products that I've already got. But this past month or so, I've been buying a lot, so I thought I'd share with you!

First things first: Skincare!

L to R: Cosmedicine Medi-Morphosis Self Adjusting Exfoliator, Cosmedicine Medi-Matte Oil Control Spray, Non-Coated Aspirin (not really skincare, I know, but I figured since I'm going to try making an aspirin mask it counted), Clarins Eye Revive Beauty Flash, and DDF Ultra-Lite Peel.

Face makeup:

L to R: Almay Nearly Naked Loose Powder in Light/Med 200 and Shiseido Accentuating Color Stick in S6, Champagne Flush.

Eyeshadow!!!

Clockwise starting with: Maybelline Eye Studio Eyeshadow in Lawless Lavender, L.A. Colors 12 Eeshadow Palette in Chic, L. A. Colors 12 Eyeshadow Palette in Traditional, Korres Single Eyeshadow in Silver, and Sophia Milano Eyeshadow Compact (no shade/palette name listed).

Mascara:

Top to bottom: Maybelline Define-A-Lash Volume in Soft Black and Cover Girl Professional Super Thick Lash in Black. I got the Define-A-Lash mascara at the Christmas Tree Shops store at the mall. They had a whole bunch of Maybelline stuff clearenced. It was only $1.99! I'm not really a big fan of the spiky plastic brushes that have become so popular lately, but I figured that at this price I couldn't help but give this one a try.

Lips:

L to R: Clavin Klein Plumping Lipgloss in Georgia, CK Lipgloss in Parfait, CK Lipgloss in Radar (all three came in a set for $10 at Marshalls!!!), Philosophy Lip Shine in Blackberry Bubbly, Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lipstick in Nude Blush, and Nivea Kiss of Shimmer Lip Balm.

Nails:

L to R: Wet n'Wild nail polish in Black Creme, Sinful Colors nail polish in Mint Apple, and Wet n'Wild nail polish in Caribbean Frost.


L to R: Sally Hansen Salon Nail Lacquer in Alabaster, Peachful Breeze, Made You Blush, Pink Twist, Arabian Night, and Addicted to Red. I've already showed you Pink Twist and Arabian Night, but the pics last time were horrible cell phone pics so I figured I'd include theme here. They had them 2 for $1 at the Dollar Tree!!!


OPI Nail Polish in Royal Rajah Ruby, Black Cherry Chutney, A Good Man-Darin is Hard to Find, Midnight in Moscow (the one with the sticker), Do You Lilac It, and Baguette Me Not. Sorry for the weird pic. I could barely get them still long enough to take the picture. They kept rolling :( The order is L to R in kinda two rows, the second beginning with the polish with the sticker on it.

NOT PICTURED CAUSE I JUST PICKED THEM UP AN HOUR AGO:
Pangea Organics Ecocentric Lipcare Pyyrenees Lavender Lip Balm with Cardamon
L. A. Colors Moisturizing Glossy Lips Sheer Lip Color in Sweet Melon
Cover Girl LiquilineBlast Eyeliner in Violet Voltage

So that's it. I'll start posting reviews on these items soon!

Disclosure: The products featured in this post were bought by me for the purpose of my personal use. If you have any further questions about disclosure, don't hesitate to ask in the comments.

Review: YSL Ombre Solo Double-Effect in Brun Vision (Mink Brown)

I haven't done an eyeshadow review in a while, so I figured it was time! This one's from YSL. It's one of their double effect shadows, where one side is shimmerier and lighter than the other


I have #4, which is Brun Vision (or Mink Brown). Its more purple, really.

And of course, as this is YLS, the packaging is superb! Even if it does show every single little smudge and fingerprint :(






The actual shadow:

So a shimmery lilac on one side, and a less shimmery purplish taupe on the other.

Some swatches:



I applied them without a base. With a base, they are a lot more pigmented. I noticed that the lighter side is a lot softer than the darker side, which leads me to believe that I'll go through it faster. I wish it was the opposite, that they have more of the light and less of the dark because it's usually the lighter shadow that you finish first. But oh well. Both shadows go on very smooth and blend easily. It is very easy to get a smoky or a day look. Lately I've been pairing the darker side with a black shadow for a smoky eye. The effect is really nice because of the purple tones. I love the shade. I have an addiction to purple shadows, and this one definitely counts. I like that it's more subdued because I can get more wear out of it on a daily basis. It also comes with a really tiny sponge tip applicator that's basically useless. I just apply with a brush. I obviously like the packaging (I mean, come one, who wouldn't!!!), and I'm really happy that it comes with a mirror. Even though I almost never use, every now and then it comes in handy. I really love the YSL shadows, and this is no exception. I really wasn't expecting to like them so much when I first tried them a couple of years ago. Of course, it does take some time to justify the hefty price tag, but if you can afford them, they really are great. Do you need this one? Probably not. Do you want it? Yes!

Info:

Price: $28.50

Ingredients: ZINC STEARATE . POLYETHYLENE . ACRYLATES COPOLYMER . SILICA . DIMETHICONE . DIMETHICONOL . TITANIUM DIOXIDE . ISONONYL ISONONANOATE . CETYL TRIETHYLMONIUM DIMETHICONE PEG-8 SUCCINATE . PTFE . DIISOSTEARYL MALATE . POLYPERFLUOROMETHYLISOPROPYL ETHER . SYNTHETIC WAX . AQUA (WATER) . TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE . CELLULOSE GUM . TOCOPHERYL ACETATE . SQUALANE . LAURYL METHACRYLATE/ GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER . CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE . METHYLPARABEN . GLYCERIN . DICAPRYLYL ETHER . CASSIA ANGUSTIFOLIA SEED POLYSACCHARIDE . GELLAN GUM . POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE . [+/- MAY CONTAIN : CI 77019 (MICA) . TALC . CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) . CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINES) . CI 77491 (IRON OXIDE) . CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET) . CI 75470 (CARMINE) . SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE . CI 77499 (IRON OXIDE) . CI 77492 (IRON OXIDE) . CI 77510 (FERRIC FERROCYANIDE) . CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE . CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE) . CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE) . CI 77289 (CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN) . CI 77000 (ALUMINUM POWDER) . CI 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) . CI 77288 (CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS) . TIN OXIDE . ]

Disclosure: The product featured in this post was bought by me for the purpose of my personal use. If you have any further questions about disclosure, don't hesitate to ask in the comments.

Review: Revlon ColorStay Lipstick in Ripened Red

If you're looking for a good, non drying but lasting lipstick, check out this line from Revlon! I'm a huge fan as they go on super velvety and smooth, but also last for ever!


This review is for the lipstick in the shade Ripened Red. I chose this shade as it's a dusty red, not nearly the fire engine red that you often come across at the drugstore. It's a bit lighter, which is a lot more flattering for my pale skin.

The actual lipstick:

I've had mine for a while so it's a bit worn down.

Swatches:

Left: heavier application. Right: super light.

On my lips:


And because I couldn't resist, another pretty pic:

I love how this color looks on my lips. It's red, but too in-your-face-bright-red, which is nice. I also really like the texture and finish. It goes on really smooth. I've never encountered a lipstick with this type of texture. It just melts onto your lips. In a few minutes it sets to a more velvety texture. However, although it dries a bit, it still feels moist. A lot of those long lasting lipsticks end up feeling crumbly/dry, but not this one! It has just enough of a sheen to it after it sets that it still looks fresh, even after a couple of hours. And it lasts amazingly, easily lasting over four hours without reapplication. It really does last. I was taking it off before bed and I had to use my Almay liquid makeup remover. It wouldn't come off with just a standard wipe. And when you wear it, there really is no transfer whatsoever. If you like super pigmented, long lasting, and velvety smooth lipsticks, you'll love this line! I know some people might balk at spending $10 for a drugstore lipstick, but it's really worth it with this line!

Info:

Price: $9.99

Ingredients: Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Cetyl/PEG/PPG 10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl 4 Isostearate, Ozokerite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Leaf Extract, Parfum (Fragrance), BHT, Propylparaben, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 6 Lake (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Carmine (CI 75470) (CI 75470), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163) (CI 77163), Red 27 (CI 45410), Red 33 (CI 17200), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090) (CI 42090), Yellow 6 (CI 15985), Red 21 (CI 45380), Orange 5 (CI 45370)

Disclosure: The product featured in this post was bought by me for the purpose of my personal use. If you have any further questions about disclosure, don't hesitate to ask in the comments.

Fun Post: Favorite Eearings (Little Larsen Posts from Anthropologie)

Just thought I'd do a quick fun post of my favorite earrings. These were actually a gift from a friend. They are the Little Larsen Post earrings in cream from Anthropologie.






They're $28 at Anthropologie. Check them out on the website, Anthropologie.com (link)! They come in a bunch of different shades.


I like the tag they're on. All the Anthropologie jewelry has these cute little tags, reminiscent of the vintage days. Too bad they're so pricey or I'd get a ton, haha! I love their jewelry. It has such a dainty romantic feel to it. And these earrings remind me of the enamel flower rings from Chanel, which is nice.