I recently saw this brand carried by TracyPorter.com and the New York Botanical Garden gift shop. If it wasn’t for my desire to downsize my makeup collection or use up previous cosmetics I bought within these past few months (be on better behavior hehe), I would have purchased a few of these lovely little items. …
What’s In My Night Stand? & SoftLips
Cotton gloves and socks (a gift to me from a previous co-worker), under eye cream (for nighttime; I use whatever samples I’ve accumulated and I’m not totally brand loyal), assorted travel-sized Victoria Secret lotions from the Secret Garden Collection, a big tube of Clarins Hand & Nail Treatment Cream (which I use especially during the …
Magic Makeover & Gina Simone
The height of the bridal season is almost here once again and I have wanted to do this post for a while now… I was browsing one afternoon on The Knot and was excited to find a wealth of wedding resources. At the time, I wanted to splurge a little on a professional makeup artist …
Benefit Cosmetics
A great cosmetic brand from the days I started really loving makeup. I was crazy about their Spice lipstick and Mint Souffle facial cleanser (my sister loved it too). Both these items have been discontinued to my dismay. My recent visit to their site shocked me a little with a shift in their priorities. I …
Poppy King Is Indeed The Lipstick Queen
I just want to say YEAHHHH she’s back! The first time I saw Poppy King Cosmetics was in 1996 at Barney’s New York and the spotlighted collection was called Seven Deadly Sins. It disappeared before I could get better acquainted with the brand =(. Now I’m overjoyed that her new line Lipstick Queen recently launched …
Bare Minerals
I received their starter kit (purchased from Sephora.com) last week and absolutely love it. It’s easy to apply, goes on evenly with sweeps of the application brush, and leaves the skin feeling silky soft. No caking, no oiliness, no acne. Of course, the brushes have to be cleansed and kept clean, as with all brushes. …
Looking for Sample Sizes of Must-Have Fragrances?
I am very scent fickle so sample sizes and minis work best for me. Plus, I like small bottles that could easily fit into my purse. I do have atomizers, but filling them can be very tricky without a mini funnel. I don’t usually commit to any one fragrance, though I do have some I …
The Most Amazing Mascara & Cosmetic Palettes
I was online one day searching for limited edition holiday cosmetic kits (curious of what they are offering this year) and found the most amazing mascara from Tarte called 4 Day Stay Lash Stain. I’ve had it on since yesterday night- no smudging, clumping, flaking, irritation, and my lashes look perfect after a long soapy …
Art Deco, Beyu, & Rouge Bunny Cosmetics (Germany)
I purchased a magnetic compact by Art Deco from a German Douglas store. It holds a blush color, seven eyeshadow and base pans, plus 2 eyeshadow applicators on the side. You can customize any way you like =)! More companies should come out with magnetic compacts such as this one. The Beauty Box System Mosaic …
Collistar
Whenever I’m in Italy, I’m always on the lookout for Collistar. Collistar is to Italy what Guerlain is to France. Wonderful long-lasting colors and cute compacts. This time, when I was shopping in Pisa, I bought some Collistar goodies for me and my mom. The first time I saw this brand was in La Rinascente …
