SEPHORA Lips

I just picked up this amazing Rouge Cream Lipstick in Mr. Lover 10 from the Sephora Collection and I am obsessed with it! The hot pink hue is deep and gorgeous, and goes oh so perfect with red (hair).... Available @ Sephora.com

The Magic of NARS

NARS is....Bold, Color, Elegance, Innovation, Modern.....and one of my favorite makeup brands!

Available @ sephora.com
Images via narscosmetics.com

Neon Lights Eye Shadow by GIVENCHY

At first glance GIVENCHY's NEW Le Prismissime 9-Colors Eyeshadow could be mistaken for an artist's palette of insanely bright Miami Beach inspired paint colors better suited for a blank white canvas. But while these colors look intimidatingly bold they are in fact soft and flattering. This limited-edition eye shadow palette features nine gorgeous shades inspired by neon lights which go on like a sheer wash of shimmery color. So pretty, so summer! Available at Sephora

Orange Aid

Well it's no surprise, after seeing all the bold juicy looks coming down the Spring runways, that Orange is the color of summer. It's everywhere from skirts and shoes, handbags and hats, necklaces and trench coats...ok you get the picture! This bright citrus-y shade, which always reminds me of one very bold coral-orange dress I paired with enormous pearls and proudly wore as a teenager to the fancy events in my life, also makes for some gorgeous punchy makeup colors. Think chic (and short) orange nails, shiny/matte lips, and warm sunshine blush. If you insist on trying orange eyeshadow (*Redheads: do not go anywhere near this trend), just like in those fashion magazine spreads where the models look like a tall frosty bottle of Orangina, then please do so in tiny light doses only, and then put on your sunglasses straight away. For the rest of your summer bright makeup needs, check out these gorgeous juicy shades from Sephora's latest:

ILLAMASQUA Nail Varnish in Gamma

NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Mediteranee

MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick in #40

HOURGLASS Illume Creme-To-Powder Bronzer Duo

WARNING: DO NOT TRY THIS LOOK AT HOME

Top image via Sephora youtube, Nars eyeshadow image via sheckys, large lipstick image via gurumakeupemporium, Givenchy ad image via bestthingsinbeauty.blogspot.com

Holiday Gift Guide from Sephora

So last week I wrote about J.Crew's excellent holiday gift guide and all its fashionable winter goodies. This week it's all about the gift that gets the most squeals of glee and joy, plus you just can't go wrong with what women want: Makeup! Remember that time when you received a gorgeous plum lip gloss all wrapped up in a pretty satin bow or that perfect gold YSL sparkling eye shadow set that arrived in a small gilded box? I loved those pressies! Ok maybe you can go horribly wrong if you've got your untrained gifting eye on a pale frosted pink lipstick set aside for your redheaded niece, or a winter-themed beauty set packaged in a forest of cinnamon scented moisturizer, cinder perfumed body wash, and pine cone foot scrubbers. I've got news for you, that present's going straight into the recycling bin. Anyways, Sephora is my favorite makeup emporium and it's always chock full of your favorite makeup brands, pots, palettes, and gift sets that are all about pretty shimmer, and are completely wooded-area free. So go ahead and put some plummy shimmering gloss, the perfect red lipstick, and pink sparkle blush on your list. You also get three free samples with every order, and it's free shipping when you spend over $50. Sephora.com

Sephora RED

Available via Sephora.com

SEPHORA COLLECTION
Solid Lip Clutch cosmetic bag

MAKE UP FOR EVER
Rouge Artist Intense


Benefit Cosmetics
Her Name Was Glowla



DIOR
Rouge Dior Lipcolor

MARC JACOBS
Daisy Pop Art Edition Fragrance

Last Chance STILA SALE at Sephora.com

You all must get your hands on the last of Sephora's great STILA online sale while it lasts! Not only are all the colors perfect for redheads (always remember: redheads can wear pretty much any makeup color except for orange), the prices are unbelievably cheap, and my STILA loving sisters have already ordered loads. There are amazing makeup must-haves such as color palettes for $10, and the 'talking' lip palette (originally $45) for only $15!! These and more items are available through our Sephora link
Pretty In Paris Travel Palette (Original Price $65), $10

Jewel Lip Glaze Trio ($66 Value) (Original Price $32), $16

Paint Your Pout Red - The Talking Palette ($60 Value, Original Price $45), $15

It Girl Eye Shadow Trio Palette - Warm ($54 Value) (Original Price $54), $10

Fall Redhead: Smoky Eye & Red Lips

The words on the fashion street for Fall are ladylike, hourglass, form-fitting, and scarlet lips. Red lips! I love when that becomes a fashion 'must do,' so I've already been conjuring up images of a gorgeous smoky grey eye paired with a fabulous red lipstick for a fresh Fall look. Believe me it's a color palette that will smoulder against your shimmering red hair, and one that will look fabulous on just about anyone else. So here are a few perfect makeup products I've come across that will help you achieve your redhead smoulder. All available through our Sephora link...
For a shimmery khaki-grey look try Laura Mercier Eye Colour in Pewter
...and pair it with Make Up Forever's Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick in Satin Vermilion Red


For a silky smoked eye try Shiseido's Luminizing Satin Eye Color Trio in Snow Shadow
...and top it off with YSL's ROUGE VOLUPTÉ Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick SPF 15 in Red Temptation for true red lips

Top image source: madinates.com

Sephora Summer Lips

I've got to try these lovely new smackers, my lips will thank me for it!!

Yves Saint Laurent GLOSS PUR
Pure Lip Gloss

Givenchy Printed Lips
Tinted Look Lip Stainer

Available through our Sephora link

Summer Nail Color from Sephora by OPI

These sumptuous nail colors from SEPHORA by OPI are perfect for summer! The Havana Nights collection in particular is richly inspired by the glamour and salsa of the famed Cuban city, plus the vivid colors will look especially dazzling against your redhead complexion...And one VERY cool detail: use Sephora's NEW virtual nail studio to test the polish color before you buy. Just adjust your hand/nail details and choose your favorite shade!
Check it all out via our Sephora link




SEPHORA virtual nail studio

Sephora Summer

From the looks of these gorgeous pigment-rich makeup collections, ocean/turquoise blue is a HUGE color for Summer 2010!
Available at Sephora.com





Sephora.com