Scarlet Lips

Rule # 132:
Few things are as classy and eye catching as a fabulous red lipstick.

-All shades available at Sephora

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

A Winter Tale

A stunning Winter Tale of makeup and manicures featuring model Codie Young in Spanish weekly S Moda.... Images courtesy of FGR

'Supercalifragilipstick' by Kate Spade

Calling all Kate Spade fans! Lucky for us makeup lovers our favorite colorful brand has collaborated with red lipstick queen Poppy King for Kate Spade's very first lipstick collection. Named after Mary Poppins' iconic tongue twisting extra-long word used when one is rendered otherwise speechless, 'Supercalifragilipstick's sleek golden tubes are loaded with pretty shiny lollipop reds and pinks just waiting to make pretty our puckers! Available in September, so that gives us plenty of time to save up....

Image courtesy of Refinery29

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

Emma Watson for VOGUE

Photographer Mario Testino has perfectly captured the young glamour of Emma Watson in the VOGUE US July 2011 issue. I am super loving the slicked elfin hair, flawless eyes, and absolutely gorgeous glossy blood-red lips!!- (Fyi It's Lancôme Laque Fever Lipshine in Techno Brick topped with Juicy Tubes in Pure)...

Images courtesy of vogue.com

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

Burlesque!

If I'd heeded the advice of almost every single review I've read so far for Burlesque  I would still be sitting here in front of my computer begrudgingly choosing whether or not to see Tangled or Unstoppable instead. Lucky for me I ignored all warnings to the contrary and eagerly sat front and center to watch the stage magic created by Christina Aguilera and an absolutely mesmerizing Cher. Can that legendary woman do any wrong on screen???
Despite the fact that Burlesque was obscenely predictable, that Ms. Aguilera should stick to singing, and the film quality evoked a 1989 made for television movie, it nevertheless filled me with 1 hr and 40 mins of pure entertainment. From the stage splitting powerhouse vocals of a flawlessly made up Ms. Aguilera, riotous burlesque dance numbers which included the talents of DWTS's Julianne Hough, dazzling costumes and glittering makeup, Cher's gorgeous wigs and matching set of cheekbones, to Stanley Tucci's sweetly familiar performance, there was no doubt I felt happiest when I was esconced within the cozy costume rack and multi-stage world of Tess's club. And boy did I never want to leave...

Image source: sonypictures.com, imdb.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

Blanco Beauty 2010

I love these images of Canadian model Lisa Cant for Blanco Beauty's 2010 campaign. I know, it's the first I've heard of Spanish company Blanco Beauty too. And that is the beauty of blogs my friends, through which we make new fashion discoveries every day!

Images courtesy of FGR

Barbie & Me

This past weekend i giggled like an 8-year old as my sisters and I unearthed our old beloved childhood Barbie collections. I'm talking bedecked, bejeweled, 1980's styled Barbies wearing fabulous outfits such as a white and gold jumpsuit, brown knee-high boots paired with a printed yellow and turquoise dress, a fuschia gathered bathing suit and matching ruffled skirt, and one stunning all pink fur-lined ensemble featuring over 20 possible looks! As we rummaged through this enormous pile of Barbie-labeled clothes and tiny matching accessories, I smiled thinking about how each of our Barbie choices as children would so closely reflect our future grown up personalities. For example, as a freckled seven-year old I hated the uber popular Western Barbie's fringed sleeves and white cowboy hat, and instantly fell in love with Hispanic Barbie's twinkling brown eyes and gorgeous brunette beauty. I was also devoted to Angel Face Barbie and her vintage lace/tafetta dress with fabulous pink makeup case in tow. Fashion and makeup? We were destined! And remember when dressing up a pretty doll and combing her long shiny blonde plastic hair for three hours straight was a sweet simple pleasure?...

Sephora RED

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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

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