MAC Cosmetics “Blankety” Lipstick is one of MAC’s bestselling lipsticks, and for good reason: it is the perfect pink-nude. Since this shade is quite popular, and has been around, some of you may already be familiar with this lipstick. I wanted to show and swatch this shade on the site, however, because MAC Viva Glam Gaga II was just released, and is very similar in shade to “Blankety,” only without the pink undertones. To see photographs and swatches of this gorgeous, universally flattering nude lipstick, read more…

MAC Cosmetics Viva Glam Gaga II has officially been released for sale, with 100% of sales going to the MAC AIDS Fund. Viva Glam Gaga II is available in both lipstick and lipglass form. To see official photographs of this new launch, read more…

At Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week, we saw the look that Maybelline New York created for the models at the Cynthia Rowley Fall 2011 Show. It was a sultry smokey eye that was chic, but not overdone, and it was created using Maybelline’s ExpertWear Quad in Chai Latte. This quad gives you the perfect blend of neutrals and modern metallics, and each shade has fantastic pigmentation to it. What is even more surprising is that these eyeshadow quad’s retail for under $5, bringing this runway look straight to your cosmetics case. To see more photographs and swatches, read more…

Happy Valentine’s Day!

SOHO Beauty Cases are a beauty lovers answer to the most common problem: makeup organization and storage…especially when it comes to traveling. They create high-quality fashion bags and storage solutions in incredibly chic designs and prints. They come in a variety of sizes and styles, making it simple for each individual to find their perfect storage solution. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we are featuring a beauty case from SOHO’s “Sealed With A Kiss” Collection. To see photographs, read more…

“The inspiration for the makeup look at Cynthia Rowley was a sexy, trendy girl going out for the night,” said Maybelline New York Global Makeup Artist Charlotte Willer. “We created a dramatic smokey eye. Eyeliner was our secret weapon!”

The sultry makeup was the perfect accent to the dark, decadent pieces in Cynthia Rowley’s Fall 2011 Collection at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week. To see how makeup artist Charlotte Willer achieved this look, as well as see more photographs, read more…

The MAC Cosmetics Wonder Woman Collection is a limited edition collection, styled after the infamous comic book heroine “Wonder Woman.” Overall, I found this entire collection to be very underwhelming, considering how much potential it could have had. Some of the products are found in the permanent line, and some of them were just poor quality. I ordered Mighty Aphrodite because it is a gorgeous peachy-pink blush duo, and the size of this blush is gigantic (wait until you see it next to a regular MAC blush inside!). To see photographs, swatches, and what I thought of this blush, read more…

Milani HD Advanced Lip Color is brand new to their product line, offering a 3-in-1 lip color that nourishes, hydrates, and delivers a wash of color with radiant shine. This formula is meant to be extremely moisturizing and soothing for lips, especially dry, chapped lips. Candy Apple is a sheer, voluptuous red. To see full photographs and swatches, read more…

ZuZu Luxe is a sub-brand of Gabriel Cosmetics, a 100% all-natural cosmetics brand formulated with no synthetic chemicals or animal byproducts. Created by Gabriel DeSantino, this line was inspired by Gabriel watching his grandmother as a child in Mexico formulate homeopathic remedies, while still maintaining the most youthful, unlined skin he had seen. ZuZu Luxe Lipstick is gluten-free, and lead-free, providing moisture and smooth, long-lasting color. As a long-term vegetarian, I am very pleased that this line has no animal byproducts, and does not test on animals. Even further, however, I have been going out of my way to purchase and support 100% all natural cosmetic brands. The idea of lipstick containing lead just grosses me out, and I am more than happy to support Gabriel Cosmetics. To see photographs and swatches of these two gorgeous lipsticks, read more…

Plastic surgery. Two words that can be the catalyst to strong opinions and debate and two words that can change a persons life. It can increase confidence, boost self-esteem, and even fix serious health issues, such as breathing problems from a broken nose, or excess skin from extreme weight loss. Whether you are considering plastic surgery, have gotten plastic surgery, or are looking for non-invasive at-home fixes, we have gotten the rundown from the doctors at Colen MD Plastic Surgery, based in New York City… read more…

The brand new Maybelline ExpertWear Eyeshadow Quad’s come in a wide array of color combination’s, and the one that caught my eye the most was “Seashore Frosts.” In our previous post, we swatched this palette, and saw how the colors are soft, velvety, and pure pastel gorgeousness. In fact, the shades remind me of cotton candy so much that I wanted this look to be playfully soft. To see how to get this look, read more…