Cosmetics and Fragrances

MAC Give Me Liberty of London: Overall & Round-up

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:23:00 +0700

OVERALL, I like the packaging a lot — I just think it’s spring-y and fun. It’s not actually my personal style/taste, but I dig it.

Jelly Pong Pong Mascara and Lash Extension Set (a.k.a. false eyelashes)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:01:00 +0700

“Lash extension set?” I hear you ask. “What’s that when it’s at home?” That’s what I asked, anyway, and the answer is that it’s our old friend, false eyelashes, which, in this case, come complete with a small tube of mascara, should you want to make them look even longer and darker than they already are!

Givenchy Summer 2010 Collection

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:56:00 +0700

We’ll probably start seeing Givenchy on-counter in mid-to-late April, possibly early May. (I always find Givenchy releases later in each season–the earliest of the summer launches are due out for early April!) Thanks to Debbie for the deets.

Spring makeup trends 2010: Fresh-faced and glowing

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:02:00 +0700

The flowers may not be blooming just yet, but spring is just around the corner, ready to swoop in like a breath of sweet, fresh air. Why wait for the calendar to turn to freshen up your make-up routine? Shake off the winter blues by introducing some of spring’s fresh makeup trends today.

Paul & Joe Cosmetics Limited Edition Alice in Wonderland Set

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:02:00 +0700

Paul & Joe is a French cosmetics brand. For a limited time, they have this adorable Disney Alice in Wonderland cosmetic set available: Paul & Joe Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Collection 2010 (Spring Edition).

Nude Lips Makeup Trend Spring/Summer 2010

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:57:00 +0700

In spite of the fact that the runway was flooded both with natural as well as dazzling and more vibrating makeup styles, nude lips managed to recruit enough fans among designers. These fashion wizards were reluctant to wrap their models in an artificial cover.

New Marc Jacob Splashes for 2010

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:03:00 +0700

Marc Jacob releases a few splash fragrances every year. Often they have are fruit based themes.

First look: Coco Rocha for Rimmel London

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:45:00 +0700

Last October we told you that Coco Rocha and Georgia May Jagger were Rimmel London’s latest spokeswomen.

Hard Candy Makeup at Walmart

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:11:00 +0700

Hard Candy makeup, the fun, colorful makeup that was super popular in the 90s (especially their nail polish and eyeshadow) is now being sold for affordable prices at Walmart. I used to only buy drugstore makeup, but Hard Candy was the first cosmetics line that made me really excited about makeup, and it’s what brought me into Sephora to spend the big bucks (well $35 for an eyeshadow palette).

MAC Cosmetics spring 2010

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:57:00 +0700

A unified world reflected in makeup

Dior Insider: Harley Viera-Newton

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:46:00 +0700

The DJ for Dior Beauty packs up her turntables—and a well-stocked beauty bag—and hits her first Paris Fashion Week

Luxe Makeup in Pretty Little Packages

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:18:00 +0700

At $65, YSL's limited-edition Y-Mail Complexion Palette lives up to the brand's reputation for luxury.

MAC To the Beach Summer Collection is simply stunning

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:42:00 +0700

Sometimes a pretty picture says more than a thousand elegantly scripted words, so I'll simply show you these rather delightful images of the forthcoming To the Beach MAC collection and leave it at that. Think bronzing powders, nude glosses and gorgeous packaging. Enjoy!

MAC Spring Color Forecast Ombré Blush

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:39:00 +0700

On the forecast for spring: Plenty of sunshine, good times and a gorgeous glow to match.

It Fragrance: SJP NYC by Sarah Jessica Parker.

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:30:00 +0700

How do you embody the spirit of Carrie Bradshaw in one perfume bottle?

Benefit launch “Take a picture…it lasts longer…” glimmering body balm

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:21:00 +0700

Another new launch from Benefit! This is called “Take a picture…it last longer!” and is described as “shimmering, glimmering body balm [which] adds a seductive golden-pink sheen to legs and body.” So it basically sounds like a kind of High Beam for the body, then.

A Haiku to Spring: Kenzo's Eaux de Fleurs de Prunier Plum

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:26:00 +0700

Each year, KENZO invites outside perfumers to evoke both authenticity and poetry of the delicate scents of a flowering Japanese tree.

Ormonde Jayne Perfumery

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:55:00 +0700

It’s always a great day when you discover something new, particularly when it seems to be everything you were looking for.