It’s official! As of Fall 2011–the bags, bling & beauty blogger is now a soccer Mom! Being sexy and being practical generally don’t mix, but in the case of Estee Lauder’s Vanilla Pops eyeshadow duo, there is an exception to this rule! These warm, coffee creamer shades are neutral but lustrous. No wallflower earth-tones here!
As is always the case, the Pure Color EyeShadows in this duo glide on like silk stockings. The color is pigment-rich and long-wearing. I can never give enough praise to Estee Lauder’s latest shadow formula! It’s such perfection!
Left, a matte pale beige. Right a medium mauve-beige.
Retail price is $30.
Click HERE to check them out at EsteeLauder.com
The author received press samples for purposes of this review. please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
I originally fell in love with MAC Peachstock lipstick when it was part of MAC’s Liberty of London collection. What a thrill that it will be back on August 25th, as part of the MAC Me Over colour collection for Fall 2011!
From the “Basics” makeup lineup, Peachstock is a peachy nude that creates the ultimate nakes lip with just a wee bit of color.
Check out the collection at MACCosmetics.com.
The author received some press samples for purposes of this review. please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
We all know it happened. Kim Kardashian fell in love! As a tribute to her continually growing love for Kris Humphries, Kim has launched a new fragrance: Love by Kim Kardashian.
The scent is feminine, with top notes of sparkling red currant, pink freesia and star jasmine. A heart of French mimosa, rare Egyptian tuberose, and rose absolute orpur eases into a rich background of sensual musk, creamy sandalwood, and orris butter.
The fragrance is housed in the most gorgeous bottle, and is itself a collector’s item. Each limited-edition, platinum finish bottle is numbered and signed by Kim! Only 1,000 bottles were produced—one for Kim to wear on her wedding day, 200 for her bridal shower and 799 to share the love with her fans.
Want to be one of the 799 that wears the scent like Kim? Retail price is $100.
Click HERE to shop at KardashianFragrance.com.
I seriously purchased a half dozen sandals and returned them before stumbling upon this gem! Pictured is the Boutique 9 Garima sandal, purchased from Endless.com (and currently DEEPLY on sale at 25% off of the original $130). Boutique 9′s Garima is what Nine West was, once upon a time. This chic strappy design is made from a high-quality black leather, and tied in an adorable knot that almost resmbles a heart. As always, comfort is key for this blogger. The back strap is elastic, to ensure the shoe fits perfectly. My foot is wider near the toes, and narrower by the heel. These worked perfectly for my bizarre triangular feet!
Click HERE to shop Endless.com.
Nail lacquer courtesy of Finger Sweets. Retail $9.
Seriously… can you think of a more appropriate MAC launch for this blog than MAC Semi Precious? Inspired by the mesmerizing beauty of gemstones, MAC Semi Precious contains a wide variety of shades with metallic finishes that mimic the veins of precious commodities found in the richest mines. If you’re looking to make a summer makeup investment that can carry you through Fall, this is the one!
MAC Semi Precious collection will be available on shelves July 7, 2011.
MINERALIZE EYE SHADOW
Mineral Mode Mélange White Base with Copper and Gray
Unsurpassable Mélange Green, Teal, Purple and Copper
Jade’s Fortune Mélange Bright Yellow, Blue, Lime and Black
Hint of Sapphire Mélange Pink, Violet, Teal, Copper and Blue
Clarity Mélange Light Pink, Off White Green, Gold and Black
Golden Gaze Mélange Gold and Black
Faux Gold Mélange Coral, Gold, Lime and Bronze
Quartz Fusion Mélange Soft Pink, Silver, Deep Pink
Rare Find Mélange Violet, Brown and Gold
Blue Sheen Mélange Navy, Black and Peach
Dark Indulgence Mélange Forest Green and Black
Smoked Ruby Mélange Burgundy and Black
$19.50 U.S./$23.50 CDN
MINERALIZE BLUSH
Pressed Amber Mélange Nude, Beige, Brown
Warmth of Coral Mélange Coral, Peach
Feeling Flush Mélange Pink, Deep Blue, Pink, Soft Brown
$23.00 U.S./$27.50 CDN
MINERALIZE SKINFINISH
Semi Precious Pearl Base–Beige Champagne,
Inner circle–White, Plum, Bronze
Semi Precious Crystal Pink Base–Pink Champagne,
Inner circle–Pink, Dirty Green, Bronze
Semi Precious Rose Quartz Base–Rosy Pink,
Inner circle–Silver, Lime, White Pink, Copper
Semi Precious Goldstone Base–Brown,
Inner circle–Rosy Pink,White, Gold
$28.00 U.S./$33.50 CDN
LIPSTICK
Lush Amber Light Nude Beige
Gem of Roses Mid-tone Strawberry Pink
One of a Kind Mid-tone Rosy Neutral
Musky Amethyst Deep Plum
$14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN
CREMESHEEN GLASS
Pure Magnificence Light Grey Pink
Natural Flare Light Caramel Nude
Geo Pink Strawberry Pink
Looks Like Sin Mid-tone Reddish Plum
Richly Revered Deep Brown Plum
$18.50 U.S./$22.00 CDN
MASCARA
Zoom Fast Black Lash Deepest Black
$14.00 U.S./$17.00 CDN
MINERALIZE SATINFINISH
SPF 15 FOUNDATION
NC35
$29.50 U.S./$35.50 CDN
MINERALIZE CHARGED WATER
Revitalizing Energy
$22.00 U.S./$27.00 CDN
MINERALIZE FACE + BODY LOTION
$29.50 U.S./$38.00 CDN
BRUSHES
234 Split Fibre Eye Blending Brush
$22.50 U.S./$27.00 CDN
235 Split Fibre All Over Eye Brush
$30.0 0 U.S./$36.50 CDN
128 Split Fibre Cheek Brush
$32.00 U.S./$38.50 CDN
179 Angled Split Fibre Buffer Brush
$47.00 U.S./$56.50 CDN
Bottom line?
MAC Semi Precious DAZZLES!
Click HERE to check it out at MACCosmetics.com…
Launched on May 9th, L’Occitane’s Pivoine Flora Make-Up Collection is filled with the shades of spring blooms and ripe fruit.
Products include:
Duo Eyeshadow ($16; available in Blanche Etoile and Lilas)
Petals Eye Quartet ($26)
Healthy Glow Face Powder ($28)
Lipstick ($15; available in Rose, Fuschia, Cerise and Cuivre)
Lip Shine ($14; available in Rose, Brun, Peche and Grenadine)
Incredible Lip Shine ($12)
Facecolor Cream Duo ($16; available in Cream Abricot, Cream Rose and Cream Beige)
Click HERE to check out the new makeup shades at LOccitane.com
The author received some press samples for purposes of this gift guide. please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
NARS Roman Holiday Velvet Matte Lip Pencil has long been a favorite of mine. I originally sampled the shade when it was introduced in the NARS 2008 “Roman Holiday” collection. This lip pencil delivers a pale lilac-pink shade with a semi-matte finish that is positively perfect for Summer 2011. This chunky pencil will quickly earn itself a permanent position in your bag.
The shade is available in both lipstick and lip pencil form. Retail is $24 for each at Sephora.
The author received some press samples for purposes of this gift guide. please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
It’s Gucci Pre-Sale Time
And the marked down goodies can be accessed by CLICKING HERE. Personally, I’m a bit disappointed by the small selection of handbags currently marked down. But… I guess that means business is booming for Gucci, and good business is good news for all of us!
Anywho, cruise on over and check it out. Let me know if you pick anything up! I keep mulling over the ‘GG twins’ medium boston bag with interlocking G ornaments for $689. Super-cute!
Missed it? The official sale will begin on 6/3/11, at Gucci.com.
Regular readers of Bags, Bling & Beauty know that I adore Lindsay’s super-versatile snap shoe collection. If you haven’t checked them out yet, consider it a homework assignment from me. Anyone with a small closet needs Lindsay’s designs in their life!
New for the Summer of 2011 is the Mandy Jelly Flop. These shiny plastic sandals look like the jellys you knew and loved in the 80s, have a super-flat sole and come with a pearl-centered flower snap embellishment! Of course, you can mix and match snaps from your collection, as these are compatible with any snap from Lindsay’s line.
Beautiful!
The Mandy Jelly Flop retails for $25.
Click HERE to visit Lindsay-Phillips.com to check out the Mandy. And enjoy a 25% Memorial Day discount that’s good through Monday, May 30, 2011 on any order over $50! Promo Code is LPSAVE25.
The author received some press samples for purposes of this gift guide. please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
It has been quite some time since we’ve caught up with the fine writers of the Weekly Shopping and Goodies group! Let’s do that right now!
