bareMinerals Liner Shadow in Black Emerald

i was in Macy's with my mom earlier this week and saw the most gorgeous eyeshadow shade. it was bareMinerals Liner Shadow in Black Emerald (as the name implies, it can be used as an eyeliner or worn as an eyeshadow), and wowza! i loved it.

but i didn't buy it.

at least not that day...

since i'm trying not to be such an impulse shopper, i held off on the purchase. but i thought about it all week, so that was my sign that would use it. i have done the same thing in the past and forgotten about a product, so this doesn't always happen.

in any case, you guessed it, i bought it. so here are some pics of me wearing it (well, at least my one eye, LOL). :)


as a liner (applied with a wet liner brush)



with a bit of shadow over the liner (applied with a different, dry brush)



the dramatic eye (i also added black liner to inner rim of my eye)

so pretty, right? i think the results look better in person, but hopefully these are good enough to pique your interest. there are over 45 shades of this versitile product, so i know i'll be adding more of these to my stash.

while we're on the subject of bareMinerals, the brand will be on QVC to debut their "I love BE" set. it's on right now as i type this (sorry, i know i'm late!), but also will be featured at 11am, 3pm and 9pm (eastern) on 1/30/10. this is a huge collection that includes full size products, some exclusive to QVC, so be sure to check it out!

if you have a BE retailer near you, i recommend checking out the Liner Shadows in person, but if you can't, visit sephora.com and bareescentuals.com for more info.

xo

Beauty Girl TV: L'Oreal HiP Matte Shadow Duos

matte is one of the hottest trends for fall-- i don't really like the whole matte nails thing, but i can say i am loving L'Oreal's new HiP Matte Shadow Duos-- it's all the color payoff with none of the shimmer. they work great mixed with some of your favorite shimmery shadows or on their own to give your eyes a whole new look...




L'Oreal Hip High Intensity Pigments Matte Shadow Duos are available in 5 color combinations and can be found at your nearest drugstore and mass retailer. visit lorealparis.com for more info

xo

review: Stila Smoky Eye Talking Palette

Stila has some fabulous palettes that talk. no really, there's a button and a voice speaks to you regarding how to use it. amazing idea, and so fun! thanks to Stila, i have one in The Bronzes: pink champagne shimmer (base), bronze brown shimmer (lid), aubergine brown (crease/contour), deep matte brown (liner). i've been using it everyday for the past week and had to show you the results.



i love that all of the colors coordinate, yet can also be worn alone. when worn together the look is more of a dramatic look, but still works during the day.





i am so happy to have been given the opportunity to try this-- it's versatile, travel friendly and uber-adorable-- the holographic eye on the front is fab!




cute, huh?

find Stila's Smoky Eye Palettes on stilacosmetics.com and your local Stila beauty counter!

xo
pics taken by me :)

Fall Beauty 2009: Nars Cosmetics

for fall 2009, Francois Nars wanted to create "a collection that reflected the modern woman - very fragile and strong at the same time." as inspiration, Nars referenced both the coquettish innocence of Lolita, and the sophisticated sensuality of Catherine Deneuve in Belle du Jour to conjure a beauty formula that is "very sexy, but at the same time ultra-elegant."





Nars says: "the fall colors can be used in a multitude of ways; to create strong eyes and muted lips, or the opposite, pale eyes and a strong pout. i don’t tell women what to wear; i provide different options for them to choose from."

check out the collection...



Fast Ride Lipstick

NARS doesn't shy away from dramatic color innovation. this seemingly dark purple may intimidate, but swipe it across the lips and its true shade is revealed: a sheer mulberry. a color that falls somewhere between an intense plum wine stain, and a moody, deep violet. the glossy grape hue is a playful, cool alternative to more common dark lip color options - as Nars himself once quipped, "makeup shouldn't always be so serious."





Tokaïdo Express Nail Polish

this new hue is a cult classic in the making. named after Japan's most heavily frequented high-speed rail route, this lacquer is an opulent blackened amethyst doused with ultra-fine gold dust particles. a chic alternative to the traditional polish palette, and a more current option for longtime devotees of black nail lacquer. hip but elegant, artistic but wearable.




Silk Road Duo Eyeshadow

this new shade mirrors the hues from traditional damask fabrics. classic meets edgy in this new duo-- an icy pink is paired with a warm rose gold with golden flecks. when applied to the lids, the effortlessly exotic effect is part old school byzantine empress, part modern-day "it" girl.




Brumes Duo Eyeshadow

these new hues perfectly capture the moody shades of a cool twilight sky. brumes pairs a velvety matte charcoal with a sparkling, blue slate for a smoky eye that is both confident and serene.




Indian Summer Duo Eyeshadow

a typical indian summer comes as a surprise, balmy sunshine meets brisk fall. swipe the summery, frosted champagne shimmer up to the brow, and line the upper lid with the autumnal deep, matte mustard for a striking look, appropriate for every season.




Mekong Eyeshadow

the perfect addition to the NARS woman's adventurous palette. the intense, blackened espresso hue scattered with rose gold is a study in contrasts. applied liberally across the lid it exudes a sexy attitude, or applied lightly, a simple, fashion-forward sophistication.

visit your local Nars counter or narscosmetics.com for more info and to purchase.

xo

Beauty Tip: Give Your Eyeshadow Staying Power

here's a fabulous tip i just learned today:

to lock your eye shadow down and keep it from fading away, dip your makeup brush into a drop of Bausch & Lomb ReNu Multiplus saline contact solution before applying eye shadow. the sodium chloride (aka salt) in the solution will make the shadow extra moist since salt retains water, giving the pigment staying power!

pretty cool, huh?

have any unconventional beauty tips to share? let me know in the comments!

xo

Beauty Girl TV: Eye Majic Instant Eye Shadows

hello beauties! on this episode of Beauty Girl TV, i review and demonstrate Eye Majic Instant Eye Shadows. these are fun and so easy to use! you can use them for travel, on-the-go, or simply to save time. each set of shadows is coordinated to work together, and are universally flattering.

watch and enjoy...



visit eyemajicbeauty.com to see the line for yourself. unfortunately, i have been unable to find out where these are sold (they were sold on hsn.com, but are sold out), but i'm working on it-- when i find out, i will be sure to update this.

***update: Ulta.com will have these in july! :)

xo

Bare Escentuals Sun Proof Fun

Bare Escentuals has created a fabulous kit, called Sun Proof Fun, to help protect your gorgeous eyes from uva/uva sun damage. these 100% pure bareMinerals SPF 20 eye colors feature beach-inspired shades so you'll look fab as you wear them!

the long-lasting hues include bareMinerals spf 20 shadows in Well-Rested (cream linen), Sandcastle (warm light roast velvet), Starfish (iridescent apricot pink glimmer) and Boardwalk (milk chocolate cocoa velvet). as with all of the BE line, these are free of synthetic ingredients, parabens and sulfates.

find Bare Escentuals Sun Proof Fun at sephora.com

xo