More Pretty for the Fall

NARS always has the prettiest lines of cosmetics.  Each season, their looks are great.  But what's even better with NARS is that their quality is top-of-the-line.  Their pigmentation is good, so you're going to get a lot of color to create your look.Check out the Fall line from NARS:The Fall 2011 collection is resolutely avant-garde. Daring shots of color are tempered with softer, subtler tones.

Ready for the Fall?

I know, I know...it's still summer.  True, but back-to-school sales are everywhere, the days are getting a little shorter, and all this means one thing: fall is on it's way.  Yay!  Fall's my favorite season, so I'm a happy girl.China Glaze is offering a lovely line for this fall, their Metro collection.  Check out the goods and see what they have to say about this urban-inspired line:  City

Summer Trends: Coral

Summer is supposedly just around the corner.  Here in Seattle, it seems like warm weather is NEVER going to get here, but I know that soon enough it will heat up to the point where I can bust out the short sleeves!  Summer's the time to lighten up when it comes to makeup, but it's also a time to embrace fun, lively colors.This year, one big color trend is coral.  Coral's great because it gives a

Hot or Not: Python Pedicure

I was flipping through the latest issue of Vogue, and they highlighted a new "trend": a python pedicure.  (Head over to the Vogue website to read the article for yourself.)  The insanely expensive pedi (it's $300!) involves using real snakeskin applied directly to the nails.  The result: serpentine-patterned nails that don't come from a decal.According to the article, the nail artist uses the

Hot or Not: Shattered/Crackled Nails

There's a nail trend that I've been seeing for months: the shattered look.  When I was flipping through the latest batch of beauty mags, there they were, right in my face and completely unavoidable: shattered nails in the current OPI Pirates of the Caribbean line. Let's take a look at the line.  It features six new shades inspired by this summer's version of the Pirates franchise: Skull &

Lady Gray

I came home the other day to several boxes waiting for me.  The one that stood out the most was marked "Dior."  I ripped into that sucker like a little kid on Christmas morning, and was rewarded with three beautiful gray nail polishes from Dior.Let's take a look!The entire new gray collection is inspired by the great fashion cities of the world: Paris, London, and New York. Dior considers the

Anchors Away!!!

Are you ready for Spring yet?  I sure am.  Though the Winter hasn't been particularly awful here in the Seattle area, I am more than ready to have longer days, warmer weather, and maybe, just maybe, to see the sun on a somewhat regular basis.Since it's Monday and it's still Winter, I thought it would be a good time to look at a colorful, lovely Springtime collection of nail color from China Glaze

How to Wear It: Matte Lipstick

Matte lips, from NARS (for Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2011)Matte Lipstick has been a big beauty trend for a while now.  And for good reason: super shiny (and super sticky!) lips can look a bit too...much at times.  Too much gloss has a tendency to look juvenile at best, cheap and oddly "blow-up doll" at worst. Matte lipsticks provide a nice alternative.  They give color without distracting shine,

More Fall Trends!

As I mentioned yesterday, a new season means it's time to make some changes and to adjust your beauty routine to reflect the new season ahead. For whatever reason, it seems like the move into fall brings with it the most change...and it makes me want to update my beauty products and clothes more than at other season changes throughout the year.No matter what season we're in, I think we all want

Embrace Fall Colors Sephora

I LOVE the fall.  It's my absolute favorite season.  I love the weather, the way the trees change colors, and all the new fashion and makeup trends.  It's the best time of the year.Now that summer has met its end for 2010, it's time to start easing into fall beauty trends. With the virtually unlimited product selection at Sephora, incorporating fall colors and fragrance is effortless!Here's a

Fall Nails from Essie

I'm a bit late on this one, but I'm a nail color fanatic, so sue me!  Anyway, Essie's Fall 2010 Collection is out now and features six lovely new shades for us to paint our nails this season.  I must say: I like all six of these shades and think that they'd look great as we get into the cooler months.Here are the colors:In Stitches: cheeky blush pinkLimited Addiction: racy garnet redSew Psyched:

Do or Don't: Big Hair

I've been flipping through what feels like (and probably is!) thousands of pages of fashion magazines lately (thanks to all the September issues).  In my reading, I've been bombarded with trends for the fall and winter.  In one of the mags, they featured big hair. To get big hair, the magazine (I think it was Glamour) suggested boosting hair by doing the following:Add volume, carefully.  Instead

I'm A Sucker For A Palette!

Last month I gave you a list of super cute beauty products that are coming out this fall.  In looking over this list, it seems that I'm a sucker for a palette.  Then as I flipped through a few September issues, I noticed a lovely new palette from Estee Lauder: their Blue Dahlia Pure Color palette.I am not usually a fan of blue eyeshadows, and I don't know if I'd actually wear any of the

Fall Nails

For the past few years now, super dark nails have been all the rage in the fall/winter.  I don't think deep purples, blues, and blacks are going anywhere any time soon.  HOWEVER, if you want to try something new, why not consider tones like gray, beige, or taupe?Here are five great shades to consider: Essie Nail Polish in Mink Muffs OPI Nail Lacquer in You Don't Know JacquesButter London in Tramp

Cute Stuff Alert!

Since the end of summer is almost here, I've been reading more fashion/beauty magazines than normal.  In all my recent reading, I've stumbled across three cute products that are either out now or are coming out soon.  Check out these cuties...they're lust-worthy!Kooba for Laura Mercier Wallet, $85.  Preorder by September 1st from www.nordstrom.com. Here's what Nordstrom has to say about this baby

Do or Don't: Frosted Lips

Note: Every Wednesday this month, I am featuring a do/don't entry.  I want YOUR opinion on makeup trends.  There's no right or wrong answer, but I bet you have an opinion on some of these topics.  If you all like this, I'll try to make it a regular thing. Do or Don't: Pearly lips as seen in an ad from Maybelline.I was flipping through one of the many fashion mags out there, and came across an ad

Gray: Hot or Not?

I received an email from Infusium 23 about what they consider to be the trend of celebrities embracing and enhancing their gray hair. Here's what Infusium 23 had to say:For most women, gray hair means one thing – getting older. However, thanks to the gray hair trend among celebrities and fashionistas, gray is the new black (or blonde, or brunette!). Songstress Pink, supermodel Kate Moss and