Lauren's Beauty Blog

Chanel Spring 2009

2009-01-01T21:58:00.007-05:00

Chanel Spring 2009 Bohemian Fantasy Color Collection

Stand out products:
Nail Polish in Vendetta; a deep purple with shimmer
Glossimer in Wild Rose; a sheer pink with sparkle
Glossimer in Beige Guitare ; a sheer beige with sparkle
Levres Signees Chanel; satin lip creme (see below)

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Product Review!

2008-12-26T15:53:00.003-05:00

I received this as a Christmas gift, and I just LOVE it! It made my lashes impossibly long with just the right amount of thickness. It is completely worth the price, and may just be my new favorite mascara.

Estee Lauder Turbo Lash Mascara $32.

4/4 stars.

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Chanel Moscow Collection

2008-12-16T22:22:00.008-05:00

Three gorgeous limited edition shades: (top to bottom) Feu de Russie (black with red shimmer), Or de Russie (black with gold shimmer) and Nuit de Russie (black with blue shimmer). I want all 3!
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On Trend: Black Lips

2008-12-13T23:58:00.006-05:00

To black lip, or not to not black lip. While I think it looks fab on the model, in real life I think it just looks strange, and would do nothing for most complexions. If you are interested in this trend check out the following lip colours: Phia Black from Lancome, Pur Black by Yves St. Laurent, and Stormy by Kat Von D.

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Holiday Eye Look (Look #2)

2008-11-27T11:56:00.008-05:00

Colors from Left to Right;
NARS Night Star (sheer peach with gold pearls), NARS Silent Night (metallic glimmering gold), and NARS Night Porter (black with green pearls).

Put Night Star under the brow, put Silent Night on the lid, and put Night Porter in the crease. Blend Silent Night with Night Porter. Top off with Estee Lauder Smoked Emerald eyeliner pencil, and you have the perfect holiday Emerald look.

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Holiday Eye Look (Look #1)

2008-11-27T11:40:00.010-05:00

Colors from Left to Right; NARS Night Snow (sheer white with silver glitter), NARS Night Life (metallic glimmering silver), and NARS Night Flight (black with cobalt blue pearls).

Put Night Snow under the brow, put Night Life on the lid, put Night Flight in the crease. Blend Night Life with Night Flight. Top off with Estee Lauder Smoked Sapphire eye liner pencil and you have the perfect holiday Sapphire look.

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OPI Holiday In Toyland Color Collection

2008-10-30T13:34:00.006-04:00

The holiday season is upon is, and it's time for festive color. I particularly love OPI nail polish, the colors and wonderful and for the price you can't beat it. My personal favorite picks:

Baby it's Coal Outside- An opaque black with silver sparkle.
Don't Toy With Me- A shimmery hot pink/red.
Brand New Skates- Smokey gray with sparkle.
Play 'Til Midnight- Navy blue with slight purplish shimmer.

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Product Review!

2008-10-30T13:18:00.005-04:00

MAC Russian Red
I am in love with this color. It is a gorgeous rich red with blue undertones. The texture is matte, but not dry. It really stayed on and didn't smudge or smear. The color went on my lips exactly how it looked in the tube. The lipstick is fab and I would recommend it to anyone.

4/4 stars

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New Stuff I Want

2008-10-26T13:14:00.001-04:00

NARS is one of my favorite beauty brands, and I can't wait to check out the new colors for Holiday 2008. Night Life is a metallic glimmering silver, and Silent Night is a Metallic glimmering gold. If they're anything like the other shadows in the Night series I am sure I won't be disappointed.

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Product Review!

2008-10-26T12:59:00.000-04:00

Estee Lauder Shimmering Jewel Powder
I was so excited when I saw that this was coming out for Holiday 2008. I love shimmer and think gold shimmer looks great as a highlighter; however, I was disappointed by this product. The shimmery effect is just that, an effect. Once used, the sparkly part disappears. The powder leaves a glow, but for a holiday product I wish that the shimmer was all the way through the product. I just expect more for $32.

2/4 Stars

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Nail Polish

2008-10-26T12:36:00.001-04:00

Some of my favorite fall polishes:

Chanel Black Satin
Chanel Blue Satin (shown center)
Chanel Haut Chocolat (new for Holiday 2008)

OPI- An Affair in Red Square (shown left)
OPI- Eiffel For This Color (new for Fall 2008)
OPI- Yoga To Get This Blue
OPI- Royal Rajah Ruby (shown right)

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Product Review!

2008-10-24T22:38:00.000-04:00

Lancome Oscillation Mascara
Product claims:
battery operated oscillating brush makes lashes appear extended
and remarkably separated and multiplied.

I was unimpressed, I thought it was clumpy and I thought the smell
of the product left much to be desired. It definitely made them thick, but I thought it looked a bit costume y. With a $34 price tag, I just don't think it's worth it.

2/4 Stars

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Red, She Said!

2008-10-24T22:17:00.000-04:00

'Tis the season already! Walk into any department store and they are already ready for the upcoming holiday season (my favorite time of year!) The holidays make me think of red lips and lots of sparkle, so I am starting with the red lips. Here are my picks for perfect red holiday lips:

MAC- Russian Red
Estee Lauder- Rich Red
Chanel- Coco Red
Dior- Celebrity Red

Do you have a favorite shade of red? Feel free to share it!

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