Above: Behold the splendor...Gucci order Round II! Over the weekend, the second part of my Gucci (currently available at Neiman Marcus and Gucci.com) order arrived (part one can be viewed HERE)...two intensely pigmented eyeshadows and a pale nude lipstick. This post is intended to be a quick peek, rather than...
Above: With names reminiscent of an evening sky, the Jouer Long-Wear Creme Mousse Eyeshadows are superb. I have had the distinct pleasure of experimenting with the glorious Jouer Long-Wear Creme Mousse Eyeshadows, new for Fall 2014, for nearly a month. Pigmented and luminescent, with an...
Above: Gucci Face in 050 (a light yellow-based beige for NC23-25 skin) and 060 (a light-medium beige with neutral to yellow undertones for NC25-27 skin). Marvelous news, dear readers...my first Gucci order arrived today and I rushed out into the setting sun to take a...
Above: September favorites in the skincare and makeup realm...do you spy a personal favorite? Hello, dear readers...happy almost October! Here is a video overview of my favorite beauty and skincare for the month of September...where does the time go? Kindly scroll on for the video,...
Above: The Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Fluid Foundation has arrived. A couple of weeks ago, I attended the Neiman Marcus Project Beauty event (discussed HERE). Although I exercised significant restraint in my purchases, I couldn't resist procuring yet another new foundation debut, this time, from...
Above: My new iPhone 6 with leather case (similar one here from TUMI) and Tom Ford True Coral Lipstick for embellishment. My goodness...this week was a blur! How about for you? My work hours were extreme and, coupled with a few blog-related meetings and extra...
The Nordstrom beauty floor is wonderland of sorts...brimming with a cornucopia of options for beauty purveyors, the latest line to join this venerable collection is Urban Decay. Renown for its eclectic and edgy vibe, Urban Decay features beautiful vegan and cruelty-free formulas with stalwart...
Above: Hourglass Flagship Store + Venice Beach Night Sky. Last Thursday 9/18/14, we were invited to attend the launch of the Hourglass flagship store, perfectly positioned on iconic Abbot Kinney Blvd in Venice Beach, CA. I have long praised the exquisite Hourglass line...from the Ambient...
Above: Key products used for my FOTD. Hello dear readers! This Monday was a delighful blur and before I offer up a slew of new product reviews, I thought I would share a FOTD featuring new products I've been loving (and of which I am...
Above: Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate...harnessing the power of one's own immune system. I have made no secret of the fact that I take vitamin supplements...as an educator, I am surrounded by germs at every turn and my daily vitamin (as well as extra Vitamin...
