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Loving Right Now / In Rotation

May 10, 2014

I have quite a few items in rotation now, both new and older loved items. Currently testing out the new Chanel Les Beiges No. 02 (the darker version), new Hourglass Extreme Sheen High Shine Lipglosses in Ballet (darker pink) and Canvas (nude rose), NARS Malacca Eyeshadow from the summer collection, some of the newly repackaged NARS Lipglosses in Angelika, Istria and Sweet Dreams. (Thoughts and reviews to come in the next couple weeks.)

Some summer items I’ve been loving include the new Reflets D’Été de Chanel Le Vernis colors in Mirabella and Tutti Frutti (first look here), the new Illusion d’Ombres in New Moon and Utopia are to die for (review here).
For fragrance I’ve been reaching for florals like the new Dolce by Dolce & Gabbana (review here) as well as Frederic Malle Carnal Flower.

Two classics from Caudalie and Dior: the Caudalie Divine Oil which is perfect for warm weather, it’s lightweight but moisturizing and absorbs quickly into the skin. Deborah Lippmann Cuticle Oil is a must-have for my frequent polish changes when I swatch colors (nail care essentials coming up soon), Diorskin Airflash comes highly recommended by many of my close friends (several used it at their weddings). I’ve tried it years ago and didn’t like it because I thought it was a bit heavy, but just tested it again at the counter and have decided to give it a second go.
For new stationary and organization, you must check out Garance Doré’s new stationary collaboration with Rifle Paper Co. She has so many chic adorable options from cards, notepads, note cards etc. I found her items online at Rifle Paper Co. and the online shop Garance Doré Goods.
What’s been in rotation for you this past week and weekend?

PS – The Beauty Look Book is now on Facebook, I’m working on updating my sidebar icons. Stay tuned for a giveaway in the next week!

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On My Radar/New in Beauty

April 24, 2014

I hope everyone is having a great week. I’m in Dallas right now for the rewardStyle conference, I will try to get in a couple reviews before the end of the week (fingers crossed). Right now, some new items on my radar right now:

  • Chanel Summer has hit stores with an amazing collection this year, I splurged on almost the entire collection (sneak peek above of the glossimers), highlights for me: 4 new shades of Le Vernis in Pink Tonic, Sweet Lilac, Mirabella, Tutti Frutti and 1 repromoted color Eastern Light, 4 new shades of Glossimers in Hello, Sexy, Happy, Sunny and 1 repromoted color in Glaze, 3 new to die for Illusion D’Ombres, in Mirage, New Moon, Utopia
  • Tatcha has a gorgeous Okasan Mother’s Day Set this year, they are running a campaign on their Tatcha Facebook Page where fans share advice from their mom to enter for a chance to win the Mother’s Day Kit, (also online you can get a free deluxe sample Revitalizing Eye Cream with orders over $50. Code: AGELESS).
  • Hourglass has made their Ambient Lighting Palette permanent, it’s now back online at Sephora (review from a few months ago here)
  • Bobbi Brown summer is a Raw Sugar theme with nudes and bronzes, the Eye Shimmer Brick looks amazing, I can’t wait to check it out!
  • Guerlain has released a Terracotta Perfume among some other summer shades of Nail Lacquer and Lip Gloss (have you seen them yet?)
  • YSL seems to have quite a few new releases with blue Summer Nail Lacquers, Rouge Volupte Gloss and the Baby Doll Kiss and Blush stains, I haven’t seen these yet but so many have been raving about them, tell me what you think
  • Tory Burch has the cutest cosmetic bags right now with a gorgeous spring floral print
What’s on your radar right now?
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Loving Right Now

April 20, 2014

I hope everyone is having a lovely Easter Sunday, I’ve been having a relaxing weekend and took some time to swatch and photograph items for the upcoming week. Right now a few things I’m loving include Tom Ford Pink Dune, NARS Torres del Paine, Lumira Tahitian Coconut Travel Candle (many thanks to Lumira! review to come soon), Chanel Glossimers (any color), and Dior Gel Shine Nail Lacquers (reviews posted for Tra-La-La, Front Row, more shades swatched here). I’ve been enjoying the summer issue of Porter Magazine and their online issues called The Edit as well.

A few other things to note:

Current reads I’m loving:
  • Chanel Eastern Light and Sweet Lilac swatches – Beauty Geeks
  • See what’s inside Topshop’s Beauty Buyer Cassie Mystkowski bag – What’s in My Handbag
  • Six simple spring beauty essentials – AfterDrk
  • Love this beautiful getting ready post with Jaime Lee Reardin and Dior Beauty – The Coveteur
  • 50 beauty blog post ideas for some inspiration if you have writer’s block – Autumn Leaves

What are you loving this weekend?
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Currently

April 13, 2014

I’m currently loving fresh-cut flowers this spring. There’s nothing like a simple bouquet of tulips or roses to brighten the home or desk. A few favorite reads and new things on my radar:

  • Sneak peeks of Chanel Summer have surfaced on Specktra and Makeup and Beauty Blog
  • Skincare Sunday new features/reviews are up on my go-to Café Makeup
  • Nuxe has a new Prodigieux Le Parfum that I’m dying to smell, now on Relly Ree
  • Loved this vlog featuring a week in the life of Lily Pebbles
  • Lovely mauve beauty products on With Love From Nisha
  • First signs of Guerlain summer on Bellachique
  • NARS reformulated their lipglosses, round-up on Temptalia
  • I need to check out the YSL Gloss Voluptes after seeing them on Edelich
  • FYI, thanks to the heads up from a few readers, Nordstrom has 10% off some select beauty products until April 21st (find out which items qualify by clicking on the sale section). There is also an online gift with purchase with any $125 purchase. Some of my picks below:

What’s on your radar this weekend? Have you seen any of the new items above? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
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Currently Reading

March 15, 2014

I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend. I have a lengthy to-do list for the weekend but I’ve decided to have a lazy Saturday and catch up on blog reads. Currently loving these reads:
  • Net-A-Porter just celebrated their One Year Beauty Anniversary (congrats!), check out this week’s issue of The Edit to see what’s in the makeup bags of Cate Blanchett, Miranda Kerr and Alexa Chung
  • NARS Matte Multiples are amazing, I bought four and the texture is very smooth yet very pigmented (I’m still testing them), check out the review and swatches on Café Makeup and this helpful video from NARS How To: Create Contour with the Matte Multiple
  • In a blog rut? FabulousK has five helpful tips to get your blogging mojo back
  • You’ve seen me sing praises of Caudalie’s Divine Oil, check out The Dolls Factory for more info and beautiful photos of their products
  • Dior is giving their nail polishes a makeover, I don’t have details on the US release dates but British Beauty Blogger has a lovely preview
 Have a beautiful weekend!
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On My Radar

March 9, 2014

On my radar right now:

  • Tatcha Sampler Set is online now at a reduced price, this is a great way to try a variety of items
  • By Terry Cellularose Blush Glacé is a new glow from within translucent gel shimmer blush, I bought Frozen Petal #3 yesterday since it was the only one left in store, I have the other two on my wishlist
  • The NARSissist Eye Palette – so this has been on my radar for weeks now, I’ve resisted so far, if you’ve tried this, what were your thoughts? do I need this?
  • Ole Henriksen The Works is another amazing skincare sampler set at a very good price, I received one as a gift as an introduction to the line, I’ve already found four of the items to be new favorites (review to come soon, also free shipping with code FREESHIP)
  • Caudalie, Lancôme, and Dior Cleansing Waters – I’m running low on my staples and need to replenish, should I repurchase any of these or explore other options? I’m all ears for your favorites
  • Malin + Goetz Mojito Lip Balm – this line is one of my latest obsessions, I visited the counter at Barneys Beverly Hills, but decided to stop by the boutique in Los Angeles yesterday and was so impressed by everything
I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! As always, I’d love to hear about your recent discoveries, loves or items that are on your beauty radar right now.

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