Lush Favorites of 2010

Hi Everyone! Lush has become one of those brands of beauty and body products that I love. My obsession really began in late December 2009...Hopped in to a Lush store in the city and I was hooked. Didn't realize how much there was to the store so I missed out on holiday deals. But I have made more than made up for it the following year.

Over the next four months in 2010, I shopped at Lush a lot. Even held a private party at one of their stores with my girlfriends. It was so much. Obviously, over the next few months I have accumulated a LOT, I mean a LOT of products from Lush. I feel like I have tried everything in the store. I have also discovered products that have become a staple in my daily life. Items which I can't live without!

Check out my video below as I show you my favorite products from Lush!

Enjoy!

MAC Cham-Pale Haul

Hi All! I recently went to my MAC counter at Nordstrom and picked up the newest collection from MAC: Cham-Pale. To see what I picked up, watch my video below.

What did you pick up from the collection?

Happy Shopping:)

Lynn

Cham-Pale Pictures and Swatches:

From top: Chilled On Ice, Dangerous Cuvee

Bottom: Let Me Pop, Vintage Selection

L to R: Chilled on Ice, Dangerous Cuvee, Let me Pop, Vintage Selection

Bubble Lounge Lipgelee

Nail of the Day: Sephora by OPI: What's your Point-settia?

Although this nail polish is a recent purchase, it is fast becoming one of my holiday favorites. What's Your Point-settia is part of Sephora's OPI Holiday Gem Collection. The collection includes 7 new colors for the holiday and ranges in different textures from metallic to glitter. This shade is right up my alley as bright shiny colors are my faves. I would say that What's Your Point-settia is more like a pink, red & burgundy shade with a hint of pink-gold shimmer. It certainly is a festive shade and perfect for the Christmas and New Year's party that is just around the corner. Top the color with a topcoat like Seche Vite and your nails will be shiny gleamy and will help your nail color last longer.

If you haven't done so, check our the OPI Holiday Gem Collection at a Sephora near you!

What's your favorite shade to wear for the Holidays?

P.S. Excuse the sloppy paint job- I was in a rush:)

Happy Holidays!

October & November Beauty Favorites 2010

Here is a group picture of my current beauty favorites:

A while back I posted my beauty favorites on YouTube....Since 2010 is coming to a close pretty soon, I'm thinking of doing several series of beauty favorites that I have been loving throughout 2010. What do you all think?

In the meantime, for more on my favorites, see my video below:

Review: NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

This past week, I have finally used up my first tube of NARS' Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base primer. I have had my first tube for at least 2 months now...Believe me when I say that I have scraped the very bottom of the tube (with a nail cuticle stick).

I was very skeptical of trying new eye primers that claim all sorts of things: smudge-proof, waterproof, will not budge, will not crease, etc. However, when I read reviews of this on Sephora and watched rave reviews of it on YouTube, I decided to take the bullet and purchase it. I was also very hesitant to try this because of its hefty price tag (it retails for $24). The very first time I used the eye primer, it happened to be a very particularly hot day where I live. On top of that, I decided to take a long walk during my lunch break at work. I have to say that it was so hot and I felt like my face was boiling and I thought that the primer mostly likely have washed off my lids already. I go to the bathroom and take a look at my eyes and to my surprise, my eyeshadow was intact and matte looking just as I had applied it earlier that morning. Since then I am sold!!!! It's very rare that I find a product that I really like and one that works as well.

I absolutely love this primer. I even just use it on its own without any shadow. It keeps my lids matte and most importantly, it really does keep your shadow in place. It does not smudge or rub off even when it's super hot. It applies smooth- and even if the color is white, it dries clear on the lid. Just apply 2 small dots with the sponge applicator, one over the lid and on the crease. Light application is key.

I must also add that I'm very picky with primers in general (eye or face) because I have very oily skin (lid included) and not every product lives up to what it claims. I am very happy with this purchase that I have gotten myself a second tube. If you haven't tried NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base, I highly recommend it.

I purchased mine at Sephora but you can also find NARS products are the following locations:

www.sephora.com

www.nordstrom.com

www.bloomingdales.com

Or wherever NARS products are sold.

Hope you enjoy this review!

Lynn

Nail of the Day: Chanel 491 Rose Confidentiel

I admit that I have been loving Chanel Nail Lacquers lately. At first I could not get my mind to even try to purchase a nail polish that expensive. Yet, I gave Chanel a try and I've been hooked since (Thank You Paradoxal). I love the quality and the color range. It is expensive. It retails for $23. If it's a limited edition item, sometimes it retails for $27. I will not stop purchasing these nail polishes any time soon. Off to the color below...

I have been looking for that perfect shade of pink. It looks like I have found it! I was cruising the local Chanel counter and spotted this particular shade: Rose Confidentiel. I really love this shade. It's not pale or too dark. It's the right shade in between. It applies opaque so 2 coats will do. I think it's a great shade to wear anywhere, even the office.

I purchased mine at Nordstrom because they had a new shipment that came in. If you can still find it, I highly suggest trying out this color.

How the color looks in the bottle is how it looks on my fingers:)

So, so pretty!

Where Have I Been?

First off, I would like to say that I'm very sorry that I have not posted to my blog and posted videos on my YouTube channel. It has been such a hectic and extremely busy work schedule that I have not had the energy to sit down and write or record a video. On top of that, throughout the month of October, I have had eye infections on and off every week- it seems:( So, I looked awful and felt tired all the time that the last thing I want to do is write or look dead while making a video.

10-12 hour work days= not good:( During this Thanksgiving Holiday weekend, I took the time to really rest and believe me it's been very good for my mind and body:) I hope you all understand. Another major set back of why I have not been posting is that my computer was attacked by a very very bad virus. The virus almost completely destroyed my system. But, all is good now and my computer is functioning as if it's brand new again! YAY!!!

With that said, although I have not been posting on my blog or making videos does not mean I have not been SHOPPING!!!! I love the ability to escape, even in the middle of a work day, to shop online. I can't make it to the store physically, but I can be there virtually:)

I have bought a lot of stuff that I want to share with you my thoughts about them....

I definitely LOVE the holidays to shop for all kinds of stuff: makeup, clothes, shoes...whatever a girl hearts desires!

So, expect a lot of posting to come here on my blog. I may not have as much time to do actual videos on YouTube but my blog will get updated a bit faster.

What have you all been lemming for this Holiday season? Please do share!

Anyway, I appreciate all your patience!

Thank you for subscribing and commenting on my blog!

Lynn