March 31, 2011

Product Review: Guerlain Rouge Automatique Lipstick

I have been really into bold lipstick lately and although I love the colors, they all dry out my lips. My chapstick probably has 3-4 different colors on it by now (gross, I know) because I have to reapply it all the time.

I am SO excited that I have found Guerlain Rouge Automatique because it DOES NOT dry out my lips. It also is the only one I’ve used that actually lasts all day. I normally don’t believe when lipsticks say they last more than an hour…because they don’t. I tried this for the first time yesterday and I reapplied only ONCE (about 8 hours after I first applied) and I didn’t even use my chapstick (which is record breaking for a chapstick addict like myself).

Oh yeah and didn’t I mention it doesn’t even have a cap? You push a piece up the side, the top opens, and the lipstick slides right up. It’s pretty amusing, I’m not going to lie. Do my own lipstick with one hand? Don’t mind if I do…

The shade I’m using is 164 Chamade, and is one of 25 new Spring shades for Guerlain’s Rouge Automatique collection. Available at select Saks Fifth Avenue locations April 2011.

In conclusion, Guerlain’s Rouge Automatique lipstick is: gorgeous color (that I believe would look good on any skin tone), super moisturizing and ACTUALLY long lasting. Hands down my new favorite lipstick!

Kisses! xo

(Yeah I know, I’m lame)

March 15, 2011

Quick Beauty Fixes in Chicago

Need a quick touch up before a big night out? Or just a few minutes to get bronzed before your next event? Refinery29 has got you covered.

Including some of my favorite places like Benefit, Kryolan, and Bliss, Refinery29 has put together a list of The Best Beauty Quickies in Chicago. Take notes or save to your favorites, I promise this list will come in handy!

Photo from Refinery29
November 23, 2010

Holiday Deal: Ginger + Liz ONE DAY Sale

For ONE DAY only, Ginger + Liz (only my favorite nail polish company EVER) is offering a 40% discount on all purchases made December 14 from 11am to 11pm EST. Stock up on your favorite colors (mine are Swagger and Tough Luxe for those that wanted to know) or get some for friends just in time for the holidays. Nail polish always makes a great gift for girl friends!

Use the discount code “POLISHED” at checkout to receive 40% off your entire purchase at www.gingerandliz.com.

November 19, 2010

Ginger + Liz New Holiday Colors

My obsession with nail polish continues to grow. Especially when Ginger + Liz come out with new colors! They just released 2 limited edition Holiday colors that will make great gifts (for yourself or for friends) this holiday season.

Take a Chill Pill

Big Daddy Cane

Both available for pre-order now at www.gingerandliz.com. Will ship November 22. Don’t miss out!

November 2, 2010

Winter Skincare Update

Photo Credit

 

If you’re one of those people who tweets “70 degrees and sunny in LA today!” in mid-December, this post may not apply to you. Feel free to continue reading though 🙂

For most of us, Winter is just around the corner, and even with the chilly Fall weather, this makes it necessary for us to change up our skincare routine. Time to switch out those light foam cleansers for a gel or cream cleanser, time to use a heavier moisturizer, exfoliating is always a must, and if you’re extra dry during this season, try a serum under your moisturizer.

Here are some of my favorite products for the Fall/Winter season…

Photo Credit

The Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish is one product I swear by all year long, but it is especially fantastic during the Fall/Winter season. My body, mostly my legs, tend to get extremely dry in the Winter and this actually cures my dryness. No joke. What I like the call the “scrub crystals” are much larger than a normal body scrub, but I think that’s what does the trick. You will feel the difference after just one use!

——————-

Photo Credit

I’ve been using the Trish McEvoy Beauty Booster Serum for a couple months now, and it is the perfect yet simple way to “enhance” your skincare routine. A few drops of this under my moisturizer at night (can be used both day and night though) and my skin is hydrated and refreshed for the morning. Although I shouldn’t be worrying about wrinkles, I do, and the main ingredient in this serum acts a “moisture magnet” which also stimulates natural collagen production as well.

——————-

Photo Credit

In the summer, I usually stick with a foaming cleanser, but for Fall/Winter, I switch to a gel or cream cleanser. I absolutely love SkinCeuticals so I stick with the SkinCeuticals Cleansing Cream. It not only completely cleanses your face, makeup and everything, but it gently exfoliates your skin with Hydroxy acids. This cleanser also has soothing botanicals to heal skin, plus Ginseng to improve elasticity.

——————

Photo Credit

The NARS Hydrating Moisture Cream is definitely my favorite night-time moisturizer I’ve ever used…and I’ve used a lot of skincare products. A little goes a long way with this product, and it is the perfect amount of hydration for your skin. This moisturizer has numerous antioxidants, which help protect skin against free radicals (which can contribute to early signs of aging) along with fennel, to smooth skin’s texture, and both Vitamins A and C for soothing purposes. An all around FANTASTIC moisturizer.