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Holiday 2011: Robert Verdi’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide!!

Lianne Farbes — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:43:00 +0000

Looking for some ideas for your holiday gifty needs?? Look no further than the fabulous Robert Verdi who has done ALL the work for you with this FABULOUS ultimate gift guide!

You can find something for just about everyone on your list including an awesome Best of Beauty from Proctor & Gamble which boasts some of the best and well known personal care brands in the biz like Cover Girl, Olay and Venus to name a few. Take a peek at this video where he gives you the rundown and grab something for yourself or that hard to shop for relative!

Shop Pretty!!

Robert Verdi’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide from Robert Verdi on Vimeo.

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Holiday 2010: MAC “A Tartan Tale” Collection…

Lianne Farbes — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 05:14:54 +0000

Oh my GOODNESS. This collection is HUGE (the hugest collection I have seen since Antiquitease) If you have never seen a MAC holiday collection, it’s usually pretty expansive with loads of limited edition items that run the gamut. All of them are pretty….there are so many offerings you won’t know where to send your wallet first. A Tartan Take certainly doesn’t disappoint…as there are several new shades and repromotes from classic collections (Hello….Heatherette!!) I’m dying over the little plaid tins, lipglass kits, wristlets and pigments!! These make FAB inexpensive gifts for friends (Or yourself….LOL)

“At M·A·C we’ve gone the way of the world, with our most ambitious holiday effort to-date; An epic we call A Tartan Tale, our own Brontë-gone-bonkers story set upon the moors of a fantasy M·A·C Magicland, replete with the most ravishing and elaborate sets and characters, kinetically come to life, courtesy of our madcap collaboration with witty Brit photographer Tim Walker. Tartan is about being true to your clan. We believe in all clans, of every colour, sex, and conviction – and most of all being true to yourself.

The M∙A∙C Holiday Collections are slightly twisted – ancestral and anarchic in all its noble and naughty glory! Colours and patterns collide in a truly epic transformation that is both posh and punk. Brilliant and bright lip colours, tartan striped shadows, and fancy makeup kits are just a few of the majestic and magical M∙A∙C gift ideas this season!

So gather your clan, kick up your kilt and have a happy M·A·C holiday!”

The Rundown:

Lipstick ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)

Cut-a-Caper Mid-tone peachy pink (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
The Faerie Glen Pale neutral pink (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
Deepest Wish Deep creamy red-brown (Amplified) (Limited Edition)
Full Fuchsia Bright blue fuchsia (Amplified) (Permanent at PRO)
Courting Lilac Sheer lilac mauve with soft gold pearl (Glaze) (Limited Edition)

Dazzleglass Creme ($18.00 U.S. / $21.00 CDN)

Radiant Jewels Dark sparkly magenta (Limited Edition)
Soft Dazzle Mid-tone peach pink with gold pearl (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Dazzleglass Creme, ’09)
Passing Fancy Bright orange coral with soft pearl (Limited Edition)
Lightly Prancing Light peach with gold pearl (Limited Edition)
Romancin’ Mid-tone lavender with multi-dimensional pearl (Limited Edition)

Eyeshadow ($19.50 U.S. / $23.50 CDN)

Golden Crown Light gold with bronze Tartan striping (Limited Edition)
A Wish Come True Dirty mauve with bubblegum pink Tartan striping (Limited Edition)
Follow Your Fantay Mid-tone peach with chocolate Tartan striping (Limited Edition)
Enviably Fun Grass green with dark green Tartan striping (Limited Edition)
Semi-Precious Aubergine with chocolate Tartan striping (Limited Edition)
Glamora Castle Dark grey with teal Tartan striping (Limited Edition)

Pigment ($19.50 U.S. / $23.50 CDN)

Later Black with transforming purple pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Alice + Olivia)
Moonlight Night Blackened teal with teal pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
The Family Crest Blackened bronze with pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)

Pearlglide Intense Eyeliner ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)

Petrol Blue Deep navy with pearl (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
Black Line Black with gold pearl (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
Undercurrent Teal with pearl (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
Black Swan Black with pearl (Limited Edition)
Lord It Up Bronze with pearl (Limited Edition)

Blush ($18.50 U.S. / $21.50 CDN)

Her Blooming Cheek Bright iridescent blue-pink (Satin) (Limited Edition)
My Highland Honey Bright coral with soft gold pearl (Satin) (Limited Edition)

Nail Lacquer ($13.00 U.S. / $15.00 CDN)

Sly as a Fox Creamy mid-tone russet/burnt red (Cream) (Limited Edition)
Style Clan Dark taupe with red pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)

6 Dashing Lassie Eyeshadow Palette ($36.00 U.S. / $43.00 CDN)

Bronze Copper penny (Frost) (Limited Edition — possibly permanent; description is different)
Buckwheat Frosty medium brown (Frost) (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Naked Honey, ’09)
A Dashing Lassie Metallic milk (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Magical Mist Metallic taupe (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
Showstopper Dark brown (Matte) (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
Once Upon a Time (Will update when we have it!)

6 Reelers & Rockers Eyeshadow Palette ($36.00 U.S. / $43.50 CDN)

Carbon Matte black (Matte) (Permanent)
White Rabbit Shimmer white (Pearl) (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Holiday, ’09)
Melt My Heart Metallic silver (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
Gaelic Gold Metallic gold (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
Crown & Sceptre Metallic copper (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
Family Treasure Metallic bronze (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)

6 Twists of Tartan Eyeshadow Palette ($36.00 U.S. / $43.50 CDN)

Vainglorious Metallic maroon (Frost) (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Venomous Villains, ’10)
Rolled Gold Gold (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
Lady’s Prance Clay (Matte) (Limited Edition)
High Spirits Shimmered avocado (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Bows & Curtsys Metallic hunter green (Satin) (Limited Edition)
Set to Dance Dark royal blue (Matte) (Limited Edition)

6 Beauties Play It Cool Eyeshadow Palette ($36.00 U.S. / $43.50 CDN)

Heather Belles Dark charcoal (Satin) (Limited Edition)
To the Ball Dusty lavender (Satin) (Limited Edition)
Hold My Gaze Medium grey (Frost) (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Holiday, ’09)
Magic Moor Purple grape (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
Altered State Blackened plum (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Holiday, ’09)
Silverwear Metallic lavender (Frost) (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Holiday, ’07)

Happily Ever After Lip Kit ($22.50 U.S. / $27.00 CDN)

Cheers All Around Bright candy pink (Frost) (Lipstick) (Limited Edition)
To Joy Medium pink (Frost) (Lipstick) (Limited Edition)
Endless Fun Sheer frosty pink (Lipglass) (Limited Edition)

A Fabulous Fantasy Lip Kit ($22.50 U.S. / $27.00 CDN)

Storybook Ending Raisin (Lustre) (Lipstick) (Limited Edition)
Imagine This Pinky beige (Amplified) (Lipstick) (Limited Edition)
Heroic Tale Sparkle flesh tone (Lipglass) (Limited Edition)

A Triumphant Blush Face Kit ($38.00 U.S. / $45.50 CDN)

Melba Soft coral peach (Matte) (Permanent)
Peachtwist Golden peach (Sheertone) (Permanent)
Smooth Harmony Neutral mid-tan (Beauty Powder) (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Heatherette, ’08; Diana Ross, ’05)

Hark the Heraldry Face Kit ($38.00 U.S. / $45.50 CDN)

Dame Sophisticated blue-pink (Satin) (Permanent)
Plum Foolery Faint dusty plum (Sheertone) (Permanent)
Oh So Fair Pale pink (Beauty Powder) (Repromote from Venomous Villains, ’10)

Vain & Glorious Lip Bag ($36.00 U.S. / $43.50 CDN)

Mellow Mood Sheer pink (Lustre) (Lipstick) (Repromote from Electroflash, ’08)
Baby Sparks Sparkly baby pink (Dazzleglass) (Permanent)
In Synch Light pink (Lip Pencil) (Repromote from Too Fabulous, ’10)

Dazzle the Lads Lip Bag ($36.00 U.S. / $43.50 CDN)

Baron’s Rose Medium rose (Cremesheen) (Lipstick) (Limited Edition)
Moth to Flame Sheer neutral beige (Dazzleglass) (Permanent)
Draw Me Close Dusty rose (Lip Pencil) (Limited Edition)

Noble Knights Lash & Line Kit ($36.00 U.S. / $43.50 CDN)

Blitz & Glitz Black with gold pearl (Frost) (Fluidline) (Permanent)
Teal Bright metallic teal (Frost) (Pigment) (Permanent)
Zoomblack Black (Mascara) (Permanent)
209SE Eyeliner Brush

Violet My Love Lash & Line Kit ($36.00 U.S. / $43.50 CDN)

Macroviolet Deep, smoked violet with pearl (Frost) (Fluidline) (Permanent)
Violet Bright metallic purple (Frost) (Pigment) (Permanent)
Zoomblack Black (Mascara) (Permanent)
209 SE Eyeliner Brush

The Swinging Violets Mineralize Kit ($49.50 U.S. / $59.50 CDN) (Nordstrom Exclusive)

Icescape Sheer pale pink with pink pearl (Frost) (Lipglass) (Repromote from Love Lace, ’09)
Earthly Riches Deep plumdeep grey with rose veining (Frost) (Mineralize Eyeshadow Duo) (From Mineralize, ’09)
Bare Study Champagne with gold and white pearlized pigments (Frost) (Paint Pot) (Permanent)
Zoomblack Black (Mascara) (Promo Size) (Permanent)

MAC Glamorous Mineralize Kit ($49.50 U.S. / $59.50 CDN) (Nordstrom Exclusive)

Blessedly Rich (Lipglass)
Engaging Pinky beige and yellow gold with rose veining (Frost) (Mineralize Eyeshadow) (Repromote from Mineralize, ’09)
Indianwood Metallic antique bronze (Frost) (Paint Pot) (Permanent)
Zoomblack Black (Mascara) (Promo Size) (Permanent)

My Scottish Fling Mineralize Kit ($49.50 U.S. / $59.50 CDN) (Nordstrom Exclusive)

Budding Romance (Lipglass)
Pink Split Dirty rose with bronze and pale blue veining/pink with gold pearl mono (Frost) (Mineralize Eyeshadow) (Permanent as of ’10)
Fresco Rose Mid-tone pink with matching pearlized pigments (Frost) (Paint Pot) (Permanent)
Zoomblack Black (Mascara) (Promo Size) (Permanent)

Sassy Pink Lassies Lipglass ($29.50 U.S. / $35.50 CDN)

Sassy Lassy Bright pink fuchsia (Limited Edition)
Fab Fun Pale crystal pink (Limited Edition)
Frozen Dream Medium pink rose (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Chill, ’08)
Electro-Lush Medium mauve (Limited Edition) (Possibly repromote–description is different)
The Wee Coquette Naked neutral pink (Limited Edition)

Sassy Coral Lassies Lipglass ($29.50 U.S. / $35.50 CDN)

Tad Saucy Pale muted pink (Limited Edition)
Jest for Fun Peachy blossom pink (Limited Edition)
Pretty, Quick! Bright coral (Limited Edition)
Mimmy Bright pink coral (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Hello Kitty, ’09)
Hearts-a-Beatin’ Pale raisin (Limited Edition)

Sassy Neutral Lassies Lipglass ($29.50 U.S. / $35.50 CDN)

Scottish Lilt Peachy beige (Limited Edition)
Spirits a’ Flying Pale gold (Limited Edition)
Girls at Play Plummy brown (Limited Edition)
Stealing Kisses Glossing spice (Limited Edition)
Bright & Perky Classic bronze (Limited Edition)

Warm Thrillseekers Pigments/Glitters ($32.50 U.S. / $38.50 CDN)

Reflects Bronze Sparkling rich gold (Glitter) (Permanent)
Most Darling Medium brown shimmer
Gift o’ Glamour Pale metallic pink
Gold Mode Tan gold (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Rushmetal, ’07)
Gilded Green Frosty mid-tone green with gold pearl (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Colour Forms, ’08)

Cool Thrillseekers Pigments/Glitters ($32.50 U.S. / $38.50 CDN)

Reflects Pearl (Description unknown) (Glitter) (Permanent)
Silver Fog Platinum silver (Permanent at PRO)
Cheers My Dear! Pale violet (Limited Edition)
Softwash Grey Grey with purple pearl (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Sundressing, ’06)
Mauvement Cool taupe with gold pearl (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Fabulous Felines, ’10)

Smoky Thrillseekers Pigments/Glitters ($32.50 U.S. / $38.50 CDN)

Reflects Blackened Red Sparkling burgundy (Glitter) (Permanent)
Naked Fleshy beige with golden copper pearl (Pigment) (Permanent)
Jigs & Jives Naked taupe (Limited Edition)
Blue Brown Deep brown with frosted green/blue reflection (Permanent)
Dark Soul Charcoal black smoked with gold (Permanent)

Naughty Little Vices Nail Lacquers ($25.50 U.S. / $30.00 CDN)

Nocturnelle Black-as-night black (Cream) (Limited Edition)
Asiatique Creamy classic red (Cream) (Limited Edition)
Beyond Jealous Blackened blue green (Cream) (Limited Edition)
Vintage Vamp Deep black wine (Cream) (Limited Edition)
Vice is Nice Classic metallic gold (Frost) (Limited Edition)

Sweep Me Off My Feet ($49.50 U.S. / $58.00 CDN)

129SE 190SE 227SE 212SE 275SE

A Lady & Her Tricks ($49.50 U.S. / $58.00 CDN)

168SE 187SE 209SE 219SE 252SE

She’s Got It All ($49.50 U.S. / $59.50 CDN)

194SE 204SE 224SE 266SE 275SE

M∙A∙C Holiday Collections are available October 28^th – DECEMBER 2010 at M∙A∙C locations, maccosmetics.com and 1.800.588.0070.

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Holiday 2010: Bobbi Brown Holiday Collection…

Lianne Farbes — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:41:41 +0000

So excited! The first of the holiday collections are starting to hit my inbox and this one from Bobbi brown is nothing to sleep on! There are several offerings that are exclusive to Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom as well. They are all gawgus and I am going to have a hard time limiting myself to just one or two!!

So many people on your list, so little time. Not to worry: Bobbi’s holiday lineup of beautiful gift sets and perfect palettes has everyone covered from your best friend to your boss. (While you’re at it, why not treat yourself?)

The Rundown:

Day to Night Palette (Cool) ($45.00) (Limited Edition)

Ivory, Flint, Charcoal, Pearl (Shimmer), Rockstar (Metallic), Gunmetal (Shimmer) Eyeshadows

Day to Night Palette (Warm) ($45.00) (Limited Edition)

Ivory, Oat, Espresso, Burnt Sugar (Metallic), Velvet Bronze (Metallic), and Black Plum (Shimmer) Eyeshadows

Pink & Gold Lip Palette ($45.00) (Limited Edition)

Roseberry Lip Color, Kir Metallic Lip Color, Pretty Pink Metallic Lip Color, Sunset Nude Creamy Lip Color, Italian Rose Creamy Lip Color, Brownie Lip Color

Sparkle Glamour Quad ($40.00) (Limited Edition)

She’s the first to hit the dance floor and has the uncanny ability to pull together an evening look in the back of a cab. From palest pink to deep slate, these glittering shades are made for New Year’s Eve.

Modern Classic Lip & Eye Palette ($75.00) (Limited Edition) (November)

Ivory Eyeshadow, Oyster Grey Metallic Eyeshadow, Antique Pink Shimmer Wash Eyeshadow, Quarry Shimmer Wash Eyeshadow, Taffeta Metallic Eyeshadow, Birch Eyeshadow, Heather Rose Shimmer Wash Eyeshadow, Navy Charcoal Eyeshadow, Gold Thread Metallic Eyeshadow, Espresso Eyeshadow, Grape Glitter Lip Gloss, Pink Bouquet Glitter Lip Gloss, Golden Topaz Glitter Lip Gloss, Paisley Rose Shimmer Lip Gloss

Lip Gloss Trio ($40.00) (Limited Edition)

Bright Pink Lip Gloss, Gold Glitter Lip Gloss, Kir Sugar Shimmer Lip Gloss

Crystal Eye Palette ($45.00) (Limited Edition)

Amethyst Metallic Eyeshadow, Diamond Shimmer Wash Eyeshadow, Star Sparkle Eyeshadow, Marine Metallic Eyeshadow

Deluxe Travel Kit ($115.00) (Limited Edition)

Remember the days when traveling was a chic adventure? Neither do we. This travel kit, which has compartments for every last beauty essential, makes the worst red-eye seem glam again.

Smoldering Eye Palette ($45.00) (Limited Edition)

Each palette features a base and an eyeliner color plus a bold metallic and a dramatic shade of Bobbi’s NEW Long Wear Eye Paint. Includes: White Eyeshadow, Tin Metallic Eyeshadow, Storm Eyeshadow, Onyx Long Wear Eye Paint

Sultry Eye Palette ($45.00) (Limited Edition)

Each palette features a base and an eyeliner color plus a bold metallic and a dramatic shade of Bobbi’s NEW Long Wear Eye Paint. Includes: Bone Eyeshadow, Antique Gold Metallic Eyeshadow, Caviar Eyeshadow, Brandy Long Wear Eye Paint

Smoky Eye Palette ($45.00) (Limited Edition)

Each palette features a base and an eyeliner color plus a bold metallic and a dramatic shade of Bobbi’s NEW Long Wear Eye Paint. Includes: Ivory Eyeshadow, Heather Lilac Metallic Eyeshadow, Charcoal Eyeshadow, Port Long Wear Eye Paint

Deluxe Beauty Trunk

A makeup aficionado’s dream. Limited Edition Deluxe Beauty Trunk.
Sleek black case with interior mirror and six trays to hold and organize every last eye shadow, moisturizer and brush.
Can be custom-filled at the counter with the ultimate collection of Bobbi’s must-have makeup, skincare and professional tools.
Price: $350
Available exclusively from Neiman Marcus & Bergdorf Goodman

Essential Brush Set

All the tools you need to apply makeup like a pro. Six brushes for eyes let you layer, blend, line and define with perfect precision.
Set also includes a Bronzer Brush to help create the ultimate healthy glow and Blush Brush for beautifully flushed cheeks.
Price: $250
Available exclusively from Neiman Marcus & Bergdorf Goodman

Deluxe Mini Brush Set

Six professional-quality brushes—downsized to fit your sleekest evening clutch. Set features three brushes to line and define eyes, plus a Lip Brush, Dual Ended Concealer/Blender Brush and our multi-purpose Face Blender Brush, which can be used to apply powder, bronzer or blush.
Price: $90
Available exclusively from Neiman Marcus & Bergdorf Goodman

The collection is available from bobbibrown.com and Bobbi Brown counters now. Nordstrom, Neiman’s and Bergdorf exclusives are already online and in stores as well!

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Read This: Happy New Year!

Lianne Farbes — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:19:39 +0000

Good afternoon my sweethearts. I wanted to take a minute to say thanks. I know I say thanks a whole bunch around here but since TMG is entering her fourth year, I am feeling especially grateful. Your support has helped me build this site into something I am super proud of – so once again thank you from the bottom of my lipgloss covered heart.

Now, onto other things, how is your day so far?? Are you feeling it today from overindulgence?? If so, please check my somewhat legendary Hangover 101 post from 2007. I hope that you had a safe and memorable New Year’s eve. If you can only remember how the evening started then that’s not such a good thing BUT I have fashioned some advice together for you to avoid that in the future. Beauty is skin deep, and let’s face it, alcohol is definitely a enemy of beauty. Everything in moderation chicas!

Here are some other pick me up’s and helpful items from some of my favorite sites around the web….

Fashion Style Beauty

Allure Daily Reporter

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Merry Christmas!!

Lianne Farbes — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 19:07:33 +0000

Merry Christmas to all my readers…thank you SO much for supporting this website over the years! You have been an inspiration to me in more ways than one. Without you there would be no Makeup Girl and for that, I thank you from the bottom of my lipgloss covered heart!! Stay tuned for more beauty in 2010 as we take The Makeup Girl into a new decade! I love that I can bring you the latest and greatest and hope that my advice helps you to be a more informed consumer. I literally love this website and all of you so much!

I hope Santa brought you everything you wanted and that your family is happy and healthy….

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Post Holiday 2009: MAC Love Lace Collection…

Lianne Farbes — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:47:05 +0000

I love a good smokey eye. There is nothing like it for the holidays…and this look would be perfect at a New Year’s Eve soiree. MAC has a few of what they like to call “Post Holiday” collections. The first one I am highlighting is called Love Lace. This salon-intimate collection is all about a dramatic, intense, smoky eye, with shadows that flash frosty grey to deep blue. Kohl Power is brought back for a limited time in favorite shades plus a new blackened marine blue. And naturally, 44 Lash adds the depth and desire. Lips stay pleasingly pale and Nail Lacquer in Light Affair adds a hint of danger. If ever there was a moment to do away with the winter doldrums and add some instant intrigue, this is it.

Lipstick

Pretty Please Pale Pink Pearl (lustre)
Intricate Frosted Cool Icy Taupe (Frost)

Suggested Retail Price $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN

Lipglass

Icescape Sheer Pale Pink with Pink Pearl (Frost)
Utterly Discrete Sheer Frosted Cool Icy Mauve (Frost)

Suggested Retail Price $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN

Eye Shadow

Pincurl Dusty White (Frost)
Hypnotizing Frosted Greyed Mauve (Frost)
Love Lace Frosted Mid-tone Grey-ish Blue (Veluxe Pearl)
Suave Intentions Light Frosted Silver Blue (Veluxe Pearl)

Suggested Retail Price $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN

Kohl Power

Sense of Style Blackened deep marine blue
Raven Intense red with black pearl
Feline rich black

Suggested Retail Price $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN

Eye Kohl

Fascinating Intense matte white

Suggested Retail Price $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN

Zoom Lash

Zoom Black Rich black

Suggested Retail Price $13.00 U.S./$15.50 CDN

Brows

Stud Deep rich blackened brown

Suggested Retail Price $15.00 U.S./$18.00 CDN

Lashes

44 Lash Unique combination of separate bundles at inner corner and dramatic winged outer corner

Suggested Retail Price $13.00 U.S./$15.50 CDN

NaiL Lacquer

Light Affair Creamy pale grey taupe

Suggested Retail Price $12.00 u.s./$14.50 CDN

The MAC Love Lace Collection is available at all MAC locations in North America and maccosmetics.com beginning December 26th.

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Holiday 2009: TMG Faves From Stila’s Holiday Offerings…

Lianne Farbes — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:12:24 +0000

There are a few things I am LOVING from Stila this holiday. From Lipglaze to smudge pots and a innovative beauty tech gadget (be still my heart!) all perfect for giving or receiving!!

The Rundown:

Stila Beauty Player One part boom box one part makeup kit…this baby takes your iPhone, iPod Touch or video device and allows you to play your music OR get makeup advice from the pros on the Stila beauty Tube channel!

NEW One Step Foundation (choice of four shades- Fair, Light, Medium and Dark)
NEW Eye Shadow Trio in neutral shades complete with an aluminum compact
Convertible Color in Camellia (for fair and light complexions) or Convertible Color in Rose (for medium and dark complexions)
Lip Glaze in Grapefruit
#7 Eye Shadow Brush and Instructional DVD”

Stila Holiday Lipglaze NEW Shades and Best Sellers To this day, Stila Lipglaze remains one of my all time faves. Why? because of the texture (not to thick or sticky), the shine factor, longevity and that perfect little click pen brush for precision applicaton. An ($80 VALUE) FOUR NEW SHADES and FOUR BESTSELLERS… an $80 VALUE for a mere $25!

plum fairy – a sheer plum with pink pearl (New LE)
candy – sheer pink-coral with subtle rainbow shimmer (New LE)
marmalade – sheer peach with pink and white pearl (New LE)
pinkle twinkle – sheer mid-tone pink with rainbow shimmer (New LE)
kitten – nude pink champagne shimmer with golden pearl
starfruit – neutral pink-coral with white pearl
cranberry – sheer brick red
blackberry – deep purple wine (TMG Fave)

Stila Holiday Smudge Pots If you haven’t tried smudge pots yet…what in the word are you waiting for?? The holiday smudge pot collection contains FOUR vibrant twinkling shades of the famous gel-based liner and shadow-in-one. Set includes two NEW shades and two best sellers. ($95 value for a mere $32)

NEW violet – pretty purple with shimmer
NEW starry night – bold deep blue with shimmer
black – intense black
kitten – nude champagne shimmer
Bonus – mini eye liner brush included for on the go glam!

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Holiday 2009: Yves Saint Laurent Collection…

Lianne Farbes — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:59:16 +0000

I love seeing what YSL comes up with for the holidays. This collection contains one of the hottest shade for eyes….you guessed it purple. Leaving glitter behind, Yves Saint Laurent opts for the ultimate chic of pure, vibrant, incandescent colors. From sublime red to deep plum, the shades adapt with variable textures, multiple effects and powerful combinations. Worn alone in a refined monochrome or paired in contrasting duos, they are intensely alive and designed to be freely expressed for an instinctive, ultra couture make-up look.

Directly inspired from the luggage tag of YSL handbags, these limited edition collector make up palettes amake an amazing gift for yourself or a fellow beauty junkie!

The Rundown:

YOUR LOVELY PALETTE Collector Duo Lip Color Palette contains two textures for the lips: a shiny rosy-beige lipstick and a pearly champagne lipgloss.
OMBRES Duolumières Eyeshadow Duo #1 Heavenly Beige / Astral Brown
YOUR LOVELY PALETTE Collector Duo Eye Colour Palette contains one harmony of two eyeshadow shades: a deep purple and a silvery lavender.
DESSIN du REGARD Haute Tenue Eye Pencil #1 Intense Black
FARD À LÈVRES ROUGE PUR shades in this collection: Black Tulip (#149), Sublime Red (#150), Sweet Dark Purple (#151) and Pink Grenadine (#152).
GOLDEN GLOSS in Golden Cherry (#17, a rich red) and Golden Lavender (#18, a subtle mauve)
LA LAQUE (re-promote) in Sublime Red (#1) and Black Tulip (#34).

Yves Saint Laurent Holiday Look Collection 2009 is currently available online at yslbeautyus.com.

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Holiday 2009: Prescriptives Lustre Collection – The Final Hurrah…

Lianne Farbes — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:58:44 +0000

Sadness in my words as I type this. The final Prescriptives holiday collection is now available. Prescriptives takes it’s final bow with this beautiful holiday collection called Lustre. A touch of gold to brighten up your holiday. Glamourous, elegant and a perfect way for them to say goodbye.

The Rundown:

Lustre Shimmer Cheek Color Limited-edition Lustre Shimmer Cheek Color gives skin a luminous, subtle shimmer and sheer hint of color with soft golden highlights. Infused with Vitamin E. Available in two shades: Warm and Cool tones.
Lustre Baked Eye Color Quad Eyes shimmer in lustrous color with four high-pigment pearlized shades from the Lustre Baked Eye Color Quad in Warm. Wear each shade alone or blend together for a multi-dimensional jewel-toned eye look. Available in Warm and Cool tones.
Liquid Powder in Rose Gold Magic Liquid Powder is now available in a GAWGUS limited-edition Rose Gold shade. This ultra-lucent, cooling powder adds radiance and soft-shimmer effects all over face. Sets and enhances foundation while light-diffusing pigments add luminosity for flawless-looking skin.
Moonbeam Reflective Gloss This revolutionary gloss utilizes new pigment technology that actually enhances light’s reflective qualities, creating a super shiny shimmering lip look without feeling sticky or tacky. Moisturizing properties condition, soothe and help heal dry, chapped lips. Available in two new shades: Rose Gold and Ruby.
Colorscope Lipcolor Drench your lips in brilliant color and leave them looking luscious all day. The moisture-rich formula of Colorscope Lipcolor delivers extraordinary shine and comfort for lips you’ll love at first sight. Lips are soft and moisturized, plus, you can customize your look with a cream, shimmer or sparkle finish. Avilable in two new shades: Bronze Lustre (shimmer) and Berry Lustre (shimmer).
Moonbeam Reflective Eyeliner The light-reflective pearls in Moonbeam Reflective Eyeliner add a new dimension of shimmer to eyes. Can be used to both line and shade the eyes for a beautiful shimmery effect. Available in two new shades: Beaming Black and Beaming Brown.

If you are a Prescriptives fan, this is a wonderful collection that does the brand proud. There are also some really pretty holiday gift sets with some tried and true favorites. You can get free gift wrap through 12/23 and free standard shipping through 12/18 with any holiday purchase. If you are a custom blend gal, they will have that up and running online by January 2010.

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Holiday 2009: Smashbox WISH Collection…

Lianne Farbes — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:50:41 +0000

Grant a wish this holiday season with these fab sets of from Smashbox Cosmetics. The WISH collection is a charitable one that allows you to grant wishes while looking your most gawgus. The best thing? For each purchase from this years WISH collection, Smashbox will donate $1 to the Children’s Miracle Network. A wonderful way to give pretty and celebrate the true meaning of the holiday season.

The Rundown:

WISH For The Stars – $20.00

This set is full of Smashbox’s superstar products, all in convenient travel sizes. Each glam item fits perfectly in a holiday clutch or carry-on tote.

Lash DNA Mascara in Jet Black
Lip Enhancing Gloss in Illume
Fusion Soft Lights in Dusk

WISH For The Perfect Pout – $29.00

This is a gorgeous set of glosses in Smashbox’s best selling shades along with exclusive holiday colors. It also includes 2 full size lip glosses for the first time ever in a set.

Pout (baby doll pink)
Luster (sheer golden pink)
Tease (juicy raspberry)
Candy (cotton candy pink)
Aura (shimmering pink nude)
Radiant (shimmering pink plum)

WISH For A Flawless Complexion – $39.00

This set contains the famed Photo Finish Primer in both full and travel sizes, allowing you to create your flawless face, anytime and anywhere.

WISH For The Perfect Tools – $49.00

This set features five travel sized brushes including four designed exclusively for this kit. All of the brushes are housed in a shimmering on-the-go travel case to help protect and care for your brushes.

Angled Blush Brush
Blending Brush
Crease Brush
Shadow Liner Brush
Angled Precision Liner Brush

Eye WISH – $44.00

This mega eye palette creates and endless array of party-perfect eye looks. Each set inclused a Get-the-Look insert with easy to follow instructions on getting the prettiest holiday looks.

Mini Photo Finish Lid Primer
12 Eyeshadows
4 Cream Eye Liners

WISH For The Perfect Pencils – $32.00

This set contains five of Smashbox’s long-wearing eye pencils in stunning shades.

Celebrate (Silver)
Wish (Peacock)
Dream (Black)
Hope (Purple)
Love (Bronze)

These limited edition sets are available now at Smashbox.com, Sephora, Nordstrom, Beauty.com and select Macy’s

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