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Loving Right Now / Sneak Peek

July 9, 2014
Happy Wednesday everyone! I hope everyone’s week is going well. Here are a few things that I’m loving right now:
I’ve also included a sneak peek of some items coming soon in the next week:

What are you loving this week? I love reading about your favorites or what you’ve been testing lately. Do you have any items on your wishlist? I have a few Nordstrom Anniversary items on my wishlist that I hope to check out later this week.
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Loving Right Now / Beauty Preview

June 23, 2014

I hope everyone had a great weekend! Right now I’m loving Diptyque Feu de Bois and Lumira Tahitian Coconut for the home. For lips I’ve been obsessed with Tom Ford In the Buff Sheer Lip Color – it is the perfect soft nude for me, most of the colors from the spring collection are sold out but you can still find this one at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman (Bergdorfs has a beauty GWP going on). 

I attended a small Chanel event at my local Neiman Marcus a few weeks ago and the artist used Chanel Utopia Illusion d’Ombre all over the lids with a bit of Chanel Les Beiges No. 40 as a contour and a black liner. It was so simple but really pretty and polished. Since then I’ve been wearing Utopia almost every other day. I’ve also found myself wearing Chanel Les Beiges powders on the face on a daily basis. I use No. 20 for a soft setting powder and darker ones in No. 30 and 40 to add warmth and contour (swatches of all three from last year here). The summer Multi-Colour No. 02 is also a new favorite for bronzing. It’s listed as limited-edition on Chanel.com so I will definitely need to get a backup. 

For a quick preview on what will be coming soon on The Beauty Look Book, I purchased some items from Chanel Fall. Shown above are the three Le Vernis Nail Colors in Secret, Atmosphere and Orage, Glossimer in Rose Reve. I’m also working on swatches of Burberry’s two new Sheer Eyeshadows in Storm Grey #27 and Graphite #28 (they’re listed as being on backorder on Nordstrom, but I ordered one and it shipped right away, another option is to call one of the Burberry counters, Nordstrom San Francisco has both).

Last preview is that Tatcha has launched several Travel Sized Mini skincare items for sale. They sent me the mini oil for review (feature soon) and I’ve already ordered three other items to take with me for an upcoming trip. They are perfect for travel or to try something out before committing to the full size.
For non-beauty loves, I’m loving nude pinks for accessories. Also bookmarking lots of items in J.Crew’s Style Guide for summer (have you checked out their blog?).
Stay tuned for the reviews soon!
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Friday Inspiration / Link Love

June 20, 2014

I’m relieved it is Friday. I’m hoping for a sunny weekend and plan on making a quick stop to Neimans and Nordstrom to check out Chanel Fall and replenish my facial cotton as well. Some inspirational reads I’m loving right now:
Some deals I’ve spotted if you have any weekend shopping plans, if you see any other good shopping deals please share in the comments!
  • Shu Uemura is offering 3 travel sized cleansing oils with any $50+ purchase using code SWEETSUMMER (this weekend while supplies last)
  • Giorgio Armani has a Friends and Family 20% Discount on any purchase of $75 or more using code FAMILY14 valid through June 30, 2014 
  • YSL Beauty also has their Friends and Family 20% Discount on any purchase of $75 or more with code FAMILY14 
  • Marc Jacobs Beauty is offering a complimentary deluxe-size Lust for Lacquer Sheer Lip Vinyl in Kissability and free shipping with $75 order on MarcJacobsBeauty.com with code KISS at checkout, valid through June 30, 2014 while supplies last 
  • Caudalie is offering a cosmetic case and 30 ml Hand and Nail Cream with any $50 purchase with code GiftDuo at checkout, offer available through June 25, 2014
Have a great Friday!

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Loving Right Now

June 16, 2014

A few things I’m loving right now include pinkish glosses such as Tom Ford Sahara Pink (swatched here) and NARS Belize. I’ve been reaching more for the swipe-and-go pencils and glossy lipsticks these days. I’ve re-fallen in love with NARS Gloss Pencil in Hopi (reviewed here).

For the eyes, I picked up a few more By Terry Ombre Blackstar Cream Eye Shadows and have been thoroughly impressed with the pigment and wear time. NARS has new Dual-Intensity Eyeshadows coming out July, I’ll have two to share with you soon. (Pictured above is Europa). Still making it to my favorites list is Guerlain Maxi Lash Waterproof. It stays put, separates the lashes, thickens, volumizes and holds the curl. Let me know if you want a full review. Topshop Coal Eye Kohl Pencil has become a staple in my weekly makeup routine (review here). I love that it’s a true black, applies very smoothly and stays put.

My skin has been acting up for the past few months because of a number of things. I’ve started running and that combined with weather changes and a bit of extra stress has turned everything upside down. I’ve started experimenting by adding a few extra steps to my skincare routine. I’ve found that using a cleansing oil such as MAC Cleansing Oil helps break down long-wear sunscreens and foundations. I’ve also been mixing up my serum routine with Chanel Le Jour and Tatcha Luminous Deep Hydration Firming Serum under my regular moisturizer. I alternate with these and my skin has improved in texture within the course of a week.

Also loving Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet for the perfect amount of coverage and just the right amount of matte finish.
I’ve also found myself reaching for Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream on a regular basis (review here). I alternate hand creams depending on what’s closest to me or what’s in my purse (I have various hand creams scattered around the house, car and desk). I like the fresh scent of Caudalie and the compact size is perfect for putting inside my makeup bag. Last but not least I got a Sephora Beauty Insider sample of the Elizabeth and James Nirvana White which is a pretty light floral. (It’s still available online for redeeming and I spotted it in stores last week.) There’s a new 1000 point perk online for VIB Rouge Members. Seeing as I only have 50 points, I don’t think I will be getting it any time soon.

What are you loving right now? Did you discover anything new or fun over the weekend?

This post features some items sent as press samples from Topshop and NARS for consideration. All opinions are my own. For more information refer to my disclosures.

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Loving This Week

June 10, 2014

This week I’m in love with Tatcha’s Indigo Hand Cream and Caudalie’s Divine Oil for extra moisture and hydration. Fresh Sugar Lip Treatments in the mini sizes have found their way to my makeup bag on a regular basis lately as well for added moisture and quick touch ups. As my skin has started to clear up the Chanel Les Beiges Fluid No. 30 has started to be sufficient on its own (just with powder added) for a sheer evening base. As an update to my last review, I got a sample of No. 20 and found it to be a good match as well, just slightly too pink so No. 30 is a better match for me right now. Edward Bess Afterglow has remained a staple for me every day, I just used another one up and opened up a brand new one. Perfect as an eye base or highlight on the cheekbones. Another eye pencil I’ve been loving for an eye base is NARS Soft Touch Pencil in Iraklion as a good nude taupey cream base for powder eyeshadows. It’s a lovely subtle neutral. Sephora Beauty Insider offerings are killing it this summer with the Elizabeth and James Nirvana minis (I’m seriously considering the full size of Nirvana Black). MAC Sharon Osbourne Lipglasses in Pussywillow and Bijou are my new must-haves (review to come soon, I think Bijou is backup worthy). I’m planning a mid-week nail polish change on my toes but can’t decide between Dior Metal Montaigne or Incognito (do you ever do nudes on your toes?). Guerlain Cils d’Enfer in Waterproof Black is a new discovery thanks to The Raeviewer (be sure to check out her summer must-haves). I love it for lush thick defined lashes and the formula stays put all day long. Le Metier de Beaute Dark Orchid Kaleidoscope is a Neiman Marcus Camp Gorgeous Gift with Purchase Exclusive with a $250 LMdB purchase, I purchased items in store to get this, but just checked online to see it it was available. It’s not listed in the beauty offers section but if you add items to your cart the gift will show up once you hit the qualifying amount (while supplies last). I wish Le Metier de Beaute would release more kaleidoscopes that weren’t exclusives but I’m really happy to have this one.

Currently working my way through reviews of so many lipglosses that I’ve accumulated since May. Featured above are Marc Jacobs Overprotected and NARS Lipgloss in Istria, Belize, Sweet Dreams and Risky Business.

What are you loving this week?
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Weekend Inspiration + 12 to Follow on Instagram

May 31, 2014
Can it really be the last day of May? Each month flies by faster and faster. This weekend, I’m eating cake for breakfast (thanks to inspiration from Kate Spade Things We Love, the book is really cute, I highly recommend it). Some good reads I’m enjoying now:
For additional inspiration, I love seeking out new beautiful Instagram accounts from various beauty brands and experts. Twelve I adore and think you should also follow:

Have a great weekend!

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Loving Right Now + Ole Henriksen Giveaway Winners Announced

May 25, 2014

First, I wanted to thank everyone for entering the Ole Henriksen Giveaway. The winners from the Rafflecopter random generator are Jenn Bailey and Kathryn Lindstrom – I will be e-mailing you shortly. Also thank you for your kind wishes on the blog and instagram about reaching the 5 year mark for this blog.

Right now I’m having a low-key makeup weekend. I’m particularly smitten with some new Diptyque discoveries (more this week) and especially loving the fact that it’s peony season. I wish peonies were in season all year long. Currently obsessed with and loving these reads / videos:

Don’t forget to check out the Memorial Day Sales and Deals post with promos and codes listed if you’re shopping this weekend. Hope you are enjoying this beautiful weekend!

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