Vera Wang's Simply Vera Makeup at Kohl's

The uber famous designer (mostly known for her work in beautiful couture wedding gowns) has channeled her inner beauty addict - and is launching a line of cosmetics available in Kohl's stores next month.

By the looks of the photos, the stuff looks pretty amazing! Vera often appears to be bare-faced when it comes to her makeup choices, but she admits in this month's issue of Allure that she actually wears quite a bit of makeup, even though it doesn't look like it. I'd be excited to check this stuff out!

What do you guys think? Worth checking out?

Magnetic Nail Polish - The Aftermath

Pretty cool right?! Granted my manicure skills need some serious help, I really like the concept of this polish. A friend gave me this Nails Inc Magnetic Polish in Whitehall. She looked at it and said "I don't know what to do with this, but i'm assuming you would." Gladly, I accepted the free polish and went to work last night.

I applied to two coats, and let dry. Then, I applied a 3rd coat, and after each nail I hovered the magnet over the wet polish and it made this bitchin design! The first hand I did was a little all over the place - I was still getting used to the technique. The above photo is the second hand I did, and I think I started to get the hang of it. I was also a doofus and accidentally kept touching the magnet to my wet nail and had to reapply - ahhh!

I think the key to success is hovering the magnet over each nail as soon as you paint it. Each nail came out with a different design, but I think it looks kinda cool that way - similar to crackle or shatter polish. I want to try to again and do a better job since I think I got the hang of it now =)

What do you guys think?! Hope everyone had an awesome weekend!

Physician's Formula - You Have Officially Wowed Me

I’ll be honest – I never really gave the brand Physician’s Formula a chance. I would glance at the drab packaging and products and pass it on by. WELL, let me tell you honey, things have DEFINITELY changed for this brand! They have such new, amazing products with great packaging - they scream pretty, young and fun.

To put this in perspective for you – I went from owning nothing from PF, to purchasing FOUR different items at Ulta the other night! Now, you might be thinking – well yeah, it LOOKS nice. But how are the actual products? The answer: FIERCE. Below are the reviews for two lippies – one a lip gloss, the other a lipstick. Let me know what you think!

Gorgeous little guys!

This is Physician's Formula's "pH Matchmaker gloss." It claims to react to the light and your body's pH to achieve your perfect lip color. And it really is awesome! Not only is the color brilliant, it was extremely long lasting for a lip gloss. I couldn't believe that it was still intact hours later. It kind of reminds me of Benefit's O-Glow, but honestly I like this pH gloss a ton better. Still need a reason to get this gloss? See next photo below.

It comes with a light!!!! Not only is this super cool looking, but it's actually very helpful. In a dimly lit room, makeup application proves to be challenging. The light points directly to your lips while applying, allowing flawless application. Seriously so awesome (and a little too much fun to play with at times).

Aaaand here it is!! I really do love the color. Upon purchasing, I didn't read the package first so I didn't know that the color would change in 60 seconds. The result (and my confused expression) was probably hilarious when I looked in the mirror again to find this intense pout.


Next lippy! This is PF's Glow and Mood Boosting lipstick. This one surprised me too - the texture was awesome, I adore the color and it lasted a long time without being drying or feathery.

A little heart in the middle, so cute!

BAM!! PINK!! I was pleasantly surprised with how much color this lipstick delivered. I also really love the texture - it's more of a balm than a lipstick feel, which kicks ass. It's a nice shade for every day wear!

What do you guys think? xoxo

L'Oreal Infallible Lipstick in Forever Fuchsia - 10 Hour Claim

My brother, me and my boyfriend at a family party this weekend!

I absolutely LOVE the color of this lipstick! I really have been trying to go outside of my comfort zone lately (see the Tom Ford lipstick in earlier post) so I didn't want to just pick a baby pink shade like I always do. I've worn this lipstick ALL weekend, so I feel I can give it a proper review in terms of texture, long wearing capability, shade, etc.

In terms of it being a 10 hour lasting lipstick, I don't think that's the case. Don't get me wrong, it did last for HOURS, but I think 10 hours is a bit of a stretch. I had to touch it up a lot less than other lipsticks which I liked. The texture was a little on the dry side, but that's to be expected with long wearing lipsticks. If the texture isn't creamy enough for you, I'd suggest just throwing a clear lip gloss on top of it. As I said before, I really do adore the shade! I don't really own a fuchsia lipstick so it was a nice change for me. I kept my eye makeup simple - one day just a touch of mascara, the other day a thin strip of black liner - because I really wanted the lipstick to stand out.

All in all, I like this lipstick. Though it didn't withstand the 10 hour claim for me, it lasted for a long time without feathering or flaking. I might go pick up another shade muahaha.

Hope everyone had an amazing weekend!! xoxo

Beauty Mistakes that Turn Men Off

I saw this article on Allure.com and got a giggle out of it, thought i'd share. Here is a summary of what "turns men off" beauty-wise:

• Fragrance overload
• Caked-on foundation
• Overdone eyelashes (clumpy mascara, big false lashes, etc)
• Dry skin
• A sloppy shave
• Yellow-tinged teeth
• Sticky lipgloss
• Orangey self-tanner
• Stiff hair
• Smokey eye overload
• Bold lipstick
• Hair add-ins (feathers, colored extensions, etc)
• Neon, dark or patterned manicures

What do you guys think? I think most of these are common sense, but a few did surprise me. My boyfriend loves when I do a smokey eye so I guess that doesn't apply to me haha. I have colored red extensions and he doesn't seem to mind them, so scratch that one too. I didn't think nail color was a big deal, so that one is kinda weird also right? I think everything else is pretty on point though.

What do you dolls think? Does your man have issues with all of the above?

Nicki Minaj is a Smurf Now?

Minaj in the new issue of Vogue. Fierce lipstick though... =)

Double Winged Liner - Such Eye Candy!

I think this trend is so NOW and bitchin! I haven’t attempted the look on myself quite yet, but I really want to! Do you guys think this is look is wearable for daytime? Maybe if I just used the black liner and a solid colored eye shadow it wouldn’t look too intense for work. What do you guys think? Cool trend or too out there?

Hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend! I have a very awesome post coming tomorrow, stay tuned!! <3

Relaunch of Teenage Dream - LOVE the Cover!!

Need to know what lipstick Katy is wearing IMMEDIATELY

Such a perfect red for her.

Love her makeup in general, she looks great and the cover is a ton of fun!

Pocket Pouf by Puffalicious

Insert "bathing disc" (soap) inside the pouf.

Squeeze close and run under water.

You can change disc or "scent" as often as you'd like!

Two different sets you can get with

30 assorted bathing discs (6 scents total)

I think this is a really cute idea! I have about 3 different body washes in my shower at once so I can switch it up whenever I want. The little discs are so cute, they kind of remind me of bath beads when they were really popular back in the day. It would make a really cute gift too!

Puffalicious is an online company (you can get the Pocket Pouf at http://puffaliciouspoufs.com) and they seem to have quite a few products in the works, these definitely caught my eye:

When the animal poufs come out, I might NEED one. What do you guys think, good idea or you'll stick with body wash?

Daytime Sultry Eye

I felt like switching it up today with a little daytime smoke

I used a light brown shadow so the smokey eye wasn't too crazy for daytime

Liquid liner on the top, a bit of black eye pencil underneath

And of course, mascara is a must!

This Smashbox gloss is such a nice alternative to a nude lipstick

The little gold flecks are so pretty and it's sheer enough to wear with a heavy eye

Feelin' pretty =)

What I used on my Eyes

• UD Primer Potion
• NARS shadow in Ashes to Ashes
• Tarte emphasEYES in black (along the lash line)
• UD 24/7 Glide-on Pencil in Perversion (waterline. also my new obsession)
• MAC Haute & Naughty mascara

What I used on my Lips

Smashbox gloss in Luster

Hope everyone is having a great week!! xoxo

Zooey Deschanel's Tuxedo Nails

I died a little when I saw these.

I wish I was better at doing my own nails, because I would totally rock these!!

So adorable.

Capricorns Care - Quote of the Day

"Capricorns test the loyalty of those who care about them. They need to feel loved, wanted and needed. A Capricorn won't let on that they crave these things . They often mask their vulnerability with sarcasm and humor. Once you get past a Capricorn's tough exterior you find a caring, loving person."

Grandma and me on our joint birthday dinner

Me: Jan. 10, Grandma: Jan. 14

Eye Lash Care - 5 Second Rule

OK so the "5 second rule" for eyelash care has nothing to do with me feeling up mannequin, I just thought it was funny (this was a few years ago at a tattoo convention in NYC!)

Anyway, so the 5 second rule. Someone very wise once gave me these two pieces of very valuable information, and I use them both each day. It may be a big DUH to some of you - if so i'm sorry - but to others it just MAY change your makeup life.

5 Second Rule Part 1 - Eyelash Curling

Instead of pumping your eyelash curler 7,000 times and potentially breaking off some of them, just do it once. Hold the eyelash curler at the base of the lashes tightly for 5 seconds. Your lashes will stand straight UP and make your eyes look really big and awesome. It made a huge difference for me!

5 Second Rule Part 2 - Eye Makeup Removal

Everyone has been there - you spend forever on your makeup perfecting a smokey eye using 100 eyeshadows, an eye liner, sparkles, mascara etc. So it comes time at the end of the night when you have to take all of your makeup off - UGH! OK, so the plan of attack ISN'T to take makeup remover and scrub your eyeball until it's irritated and red. Using a cotton pad and some makeup remover, hold the pad on your eyelid for 5 seconds. That gives the remover a little time to loosen up all the crap you put on your eye and it comes off MUCH easier. Then, remove the excess by gently wiping it off with the other side of the cotton pad.

Hope everyone has a great weekend! I'm counting down the minutes until it's time to go to happy hour tonight! =)

Sephora Prisma Chrome Shadow in Sapphire Shine

Look at that shape, wow!!

With flash

Without flash

Without flash and a bit of liquid liner & mascara

Last week, I was on a mission. To spend my Sephora gift card from Christmas. I walked into the Sephora on Lexington ave in New York, and there was a huge front display of Sephora-brand eyeshadows called Prisma Chrome. In the past, I haven't really been a huge fan of Sephora-brand products. I've owned a few, and haven't been blown away.

But I saw these eyeshadows and couldn't get over how freakin cool they looked. I mean come on, LOOK at that shape! It's shimmery! And two-toned! And just all around awesome-looking.

I picked the purpley/blue color called Sapphire Shine. Normally I would reach for the green or gold shades, so I tried to go out of my comfort zone and try this color. The shadow itself has a good amount of pigment, and has the prettiest shimmer/sheen to it! It's ethereal without being overly glittery and hookerish. Like I said, the color is a bit out of my comfort zone (my boyfriend thought it was blue, which definitely freaked me out - all I could think of is 80's makeup) but I do like it. I think the little bit of black liner and mascara pulled the look together and helped me to avoid looking like that girl.

Overall, I like it - the texture, staying power, etc. I want to try different looks with it - maybe laying it on top of a darker purple or something? To be continued...

What do you guys think? Anyone else try these shadows yet?

Digging Dark Lips...

Gareth Pugh for MAC

Limited edition pearl-infused lipglass in Outrage

Daphne for MAC

Limited edition Pro longwear lip creme in Approaching Storm

The above photos are from two limited edition programs that MAC has on counter now - the first is Gareth Pugh for MAC, and the second is my personal obsession Daphne Guinness for MAC. I totally DIG both of these intense lip colors! They are so fierce, but I fear that i'll look like a freakin vampire if I try to wear these. I would absolutely tone down everything else - probably just wear a touch of mascara - but it's still intimidating! I guess I have to just get over the fear and take the plunge, a lot like when I was afraid of super bright lips or red lipstick. Without a doubt it would be a nighttime bar or dinner look!

What do you guys think? Too vampy or awesome?

Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil in Junkie

Such a pretty shade!

Reminds me of a mermaid color - shimmery and pretty

Looks like some shimmer got into my lashes haha

Pencil looks a lot darker here than on skin

I love green eye makeup on me, that's no secret! I like this UD pencil a lot - it glides on easily and stays on all day. I applied this at 7am, and I just took this photo at almost 5pm. Pretty damn good huh?

I also like a colored eye pencil, because it's a nice alternative to the usual black liquid liner that seems to have become my "uniform." I dusted on a nude shadow (Charlotte Ronson's Drea palette) then two coats of Haute & Naughty mascara. The green liner adds a bit of subtle interest to the eye vs. beating you over the head with a green eyeshadow.

You guys like it? =) God I love getting makeup for Christmas!!

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind - FOUNDATION

Left: Foundation / Right: Concealer

After falling in absolute LOVE with the concealer (click here if you haven't read the review) I decided to try the foundation as well. They are very similar in appearance - both having the innovative brush tip applicator at the top. Besides that, they couldn't be more different.

I'm very sorry to report that this foundation absolutely BLOWS. Like I'm talking sucks big time. I couldn't believe it myself, considering the concealer is probably the best I've ever used. Here are my issues with it:

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  It takes a long time to apply. Since you're using the small brush applicator vs. a foundation sponge, it will probably take you twice as long to finish your whole face. For the concealer, it's not a problem because doing under your eyes and other small areas doesn't take very long




• The foundation is very GREASY. That is the enemy for my oily skin. After applying it at 7am for work, my face was a shiny, oily mess by 11am and I was horrified!
  



• It doesn't have good coverage. Despite the foundation being greasy, it didn't offer good coverage in the first place. I felt like I was wearing a tinted moisturizer vs. a foundation.

So there you have it ladies. I always hate writing negative product reviews, but I would rather you guys know the truth! Although you could buy this and love it, everyone is different. For me, it was all wrong and I'll never buy it or use it again. The take away from this post: buy the concealer, it will change your life. Leave the foundation, it sucks the big one.

Hope everyone is having a great Sunday! xoxo