Product Review

Got to try out a couple new products this week, so I'm here to give you the scoop on Nars The Multiple in Orgasm, and Laura Mercier baked eyeshadow in Ballet Pink.

Nars The Multiple :

Purchase at Sephora, Or any NARS counter in The Bay.
$39

The Multiple is a multi purpose makeup stick. Its a cream to powder so it isn't necessary to set it.
You can use this stick on your eyes, lips, cheeks and body. It's available in a variety of shades.

The shade I'm reviewing is called Orgasm, it's a peachy pink shimmer that goes really well with fair skinned girls.

When I swiped this on my hand to swatch the color it went on beautifully smooth and creamy, but then as promised dried to a powder. I'm pretty impressed with the formula. You can wear this on its own on your cheeks, or put it on top of your foundation and powder. If you are using this as blush, I recommend using one of macs stippling brushes, the 131 works perfectly for this because of its small dense shape, swipe the brush against the stick and then stipple on the color with your brush. Small circles work best. Place the color where you want it, then use a kabuki brush and your face powder and buff away the edges of your blush to make it a nice seamless finish. You can use this as eyeshadow as well, just make sure you have a good eyeshadow primer on first. Its an option to use this as lipstick as well, though I haven't tried that yet, it being a cream to powder I don't see it lasting too well on the lip area, but maybe with a gloss on top. I don't recommend just using the stick on your face, that deposits quite a bit of color and it can be hard to work with. All in all I'm liking this product and think I'll be checking out some other shades!

                    














Laura Mercier Baked Eyeshadow:

Purchase at Sephora or any Laura Mercier counter.

$22.

This is a baked eyeshadow that can be used wet or dry. It's very similar to MAC's mineralize eye shadows. Use it dry for a nice wash of color, or wet for a more vibrant intensity.
The shade I have is called Ballet Pink which is described as a pale peach pink but in all honesty to me it looks more like a champagne color. Its a beautiful highlight color, on both eyes and cheeks. You get a fair bit for the price and it comes in a variety of shades. This is my first Laura Mercier product and I'm pretty satisfied with it. It blends smoothly and has minimal fallout. Fine shimmer, not glittery. Great for a day at the office, or a night out. :)

Spring Makeup Trends 2011

Even though there is still snow swirling around out there, its never too early to start planning and stocking up your spring makeup! This spring there are 4 main makeup trends we are seeing on the runways.

BOLD LIPS!:
Time to shy away from your nudes and neutrals and grab that hot pink lipstick! It's all about bright colorful lips this spring. Hot pinks, oranges, and corals. If you aren't a bright lip person try grabbing your favorite shade and after swiping it on your lips, dab them with a Kleenex. Most of the color will be gone, and you'll just have a bright stain left. Another way to tone down but still be bright is grabbing a nude lip gloss and swiping that on top. My advice: don't be shy!! Grab those hot lipsticks and go to town. (or school, or work, wherever!) Hot pinks and corals are easier to pull off then red lipstick so don't be scared! If you need help finding your shade, go to any MAC counter. The artists there are more then happy to help you try on and find your favorite shade!  Here's some pictures of what we saw on the runway.

BRIGHT EYES!:
This spring has a lot of pastels, and a lot of bright colorful eyes! Clearly this spring is very color orientated.
Whip out those electric blues, bright purples and emerald greens. We saw them being used all over as a wash with some thick black liner, or several bright hues used together. Bright colors don't always = clown makeup. I promise. Just find a shade that makes your eyes pop and swipe that over your lids, line with some black liner and heavy coats of mascara and you are ready to go. Feeling shy? Opt for a neutral lid, and swipe on some colored liner. No one will be able to stop staring at how sexy your eyes look with a teal winged liner. Again, having trouble finding the right shade? Hit that MAC counter and try out colors, ask the artists there to try some on you. Some bright eye looks we saw:

NATURAL MAKEUP!:
This is one makeup trend that never goes out of style. The easiest of all trends, flawless,dewy skin, shimmery cheeks, and nude lips. Swipe on a lot of liner and mascara so your eyes don't disappear. If you are feeling adventurous this is a great look to pair with those fake lashes you never wear.

 

SMOKEY EYES!:
Last but definitely not least, another never dying makeup trend. The smokey eye. Elusive, seductive and always sexy. Mix it up this spring by straying from the over done silver,grey and black smokey eye. Opt for a color, like navy/steel blue or eggplant. Smoke out the shadow as far up and low as you feel comfortable with, throw on that liner and mascara and march out the door confident in your spring makeup trend knowledge.

Porn!

Makeup porn that is. hah! but now you are here so you might as well continue.
This is a post of my vanity/makeup collection. Most of it anyway. I went to staples and got these awesome drawer organizers, 4 of them meaning finally all sections of my vanity look pretty much the same!
I love how it looks, feels more professional.  So behold, makeup porn.
As always you can click on the picture to make it bigger.


full view

first section - nars and benefit blushes, non mac lip stuff, loose pigments and glitters, mac samples of pigments and glitters, mac set powders, paint pots and makeup forever aqua creams.

second section - non mac eye shadows, liquid, gel and powder eyeliners, lash mixing medium, mac large shadows, mac ccbs, foundations, msfn and concealer, mac sample jars of strobe cream, lip conditioner, oil control lotion etc.

third section- chromacakes, paint sticks, non mac primers, UD palettes, kat von d palettes, sugar pill palette and mac palettes, mascaras.

fourth section - sponges, magnet, scissors, tape, sharpeners, eyelash curler, tweezers.

eyeliners, lip liners, greasepaint sticks, paints, nyx pencils, chromalines.

highlighters and bronzers on top, blushes on the bottom.

hand sanitizer, moisturizers, brush cleaner, fast response eye cream, strobe cream, refined skin treatment, fix+, spf50 primer.

mac lipsticks and glosses. (the ones that aren't in various pockets, purses, car doors, and coats!)