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I know, I know...Spring's barely started, Summer hasn't even happened yet, and already I'm talking about Fall? It may seem strange, but it will be here before you know it. And after seeing the China Glaze Vintage Vixen Collection, I'm more than ready for cooler days, dark nails, and all that wonderful stuff that Fall brings with it.
Check out the Vintage Vixen Collection...I think you'll agree:
For Fall 2010, the China Glaze Vintage Vixen Collection captures the vivid and saturated hues of the 1940’s with this seductively complex palette. These classic shades of the season recreate the timeless tableau of movie land mystique, perfect red pouts and steamy nights where swing was the scene!
Step out with these multi-faceted jewel tones, rich reds, titillating taupes and smoldering sands. This collection deliverers a high octane 40’s era glamour with a sophisticated edge! The 12 colors in this collection include:
* Riveter Rouge – Deep red shimmer
* Foxy – Burgundy frost with shimmer
* Goin’ My Way – Brown frost with copper shimmer
* Classic Camel – Khaki crème with gold micro glitter
* Swing Baby – Taupe frost with silver micro glitter
* Ingrid – “Greige” crème with copper micro glitter
* Hey Doll – Rose frost with shimmer
* Bogie – Plum frost with shimmer
* First Class Tocket – Deep purple frost with shimmer
* Midnight Mission – Navy blue frost with silver micro glitter
* Emerald Fitzgerald – Turquoise green frost with shimmer
* Jitterbug – Grey chrome with silver micro glitter
The China Glaze Vintage Vixen collection starts shipping June 6th internationally and July 6th, 2010 domestically. All 12 colors will be available as open stock, in 6 piece box collections, a 12 piece counter display and a 36 piece rack. China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde.
Are You Ready for Fall?
Get Your Hair Ready for Fall
As we enter the fall season today, it’s important that we do what we can to help prevent further damage that’s already been done over the summer. Luckily, the color trends we will be seeing this fall are conducive to rehabbing your hair – it’s going to be all about giving your natural hair color a chance to shine and staying away from the harsh colors and bright platinum shades that are most damaging to your hair.
“The days of striking, contrasting colors are gone this season,” explains Celebrity Stylist for Pantene, Hallie Bowman. “This fall people will be going back to their roots, or at least making it look that way. We’re going to see natural-looking tones to balance the more extreme hair styles that are going to be big, including mixed textures and nods to the 80s shapes.”
The Color Trends:
Blonde: Platinum blonde is out and warmer, neutral tones are in. If you’re blonde Bowman recommends shades of sable, vanilla or mink. However, if you’re not ready to let go of your platinum locks, soften the look by adding some golden highlights. (Note from Lydia, the platinum blonde: Even though it's fall, I have no intention of ditching my ultra-blonde...no matter what the trends dictate!)
Brunette: Reddish or bluish browns are out and warmer browns are in. Shades like deep chocolate and chestnut are going to be all-the-rage; it’s all about making your shade believable.
Redhead: Two words – true red. The key is to ask your stylist to stay away from blue and copper undertones, both of which reflect orange in the sunlight. One way to avoid orange is to add some highlights to cool down the shade.
Black: Stay away from blue undertones and go for ebony to keep the shade natural-looking.
Maintenance: Once you’ve achieved the shade you want, keeping your color looking fresh can be a challenge, but it doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot! Bowman recommends using a shampoo and conditioner system that is developed for color treated hair, such as the ones from Pantene.
“I love the Pantene Expressions collection because it keeps hair color looking fresh, and helps reveal the three facets of hair color: tone, depth and vibrancy,” explains Bowman.
The Pantene Expressions shampoos are formulated with a patented liquid crystal technology that helps repel water and condition hair to keep color radiant. The five collections are custom designed by shade – blonde, brunette, red, midnight and highlighting – to help color-treated hair maintain its vibrancy and multi-dimensional shine in between colorings.
The Pantene Expressions shampoos and conditioners retail for just $5.49 apiece at national food, drug and mass merchandisers, and online at drugstore.com.
How to Wear Dark Lipstick
Fall is here and that means trading in your light, shiny lipgloss for a deeper, richer, dark lipstick. But pulling off the dark lip look can be tricky. If done wrong, darker shades can make thin lips look thinner. If the color feathers or is not applied flawlessly, it will look sloppy.
Here are some hints to help:
- Focus on your lips only. If you try to pull off a dark lip with a dramatic eye, you're going to look a little clownish. Avoid this by making your eyes look very natural with minimal shadow, just a touch of liner, and mascara. Also ease off the blush. Rosy cheeks and almost black lips could make you look silly.
- Be sure to pick your shade well. Consider your complexion and the undertones in your skin. And don't forget, dark lipstick doesn't have to be black.
- Exfoliate your lips. This is easy to do and requires no special products. When you brush your teeth, just gently brush your lips as well. This will remove dead skin cells and soften your lips. Dot on a little lip balm or moisturizer for added protection.
- Consider a lip primer. Again, don't buy anything special: just put some concealer or foundation on your lips. This will help to neutralize your lips' natural color and may help prevent against feathering. If you want a special product, try for something with silicone in it so the darker color has something to cling to.
- Line your lips. Try using a small lip brush and your dark shade to line your lips. I'm not a fan of using lip pencils for this, and you probably know why. Just think of the first image that pops into your mind when I say "lip liner." I rest my case! Next fill in the rest of your lips using your lipstick and the lip brush. Using a brush will give you better control and should result in a more precise look.
I've been trying out a few shades from Mattese Elite, one that's a deep raisin shade and one that's a vibrant (though dark) pink. Unlike some deeply pigmented lipsticks, this brand made my lips feel soft and moist--not cakey and dry. If you're looking for a dark shade, you might want to check them out (plus at just $10 a tube, they're pretty budget friendly!).
Shiseido's Fall Collection
I feel like I'm playing catch-up with my beauty blogging duties. I was weeding out my old emails when I came across a press release with Shiseido's Fall 2009 line. The line launched in August, and the shades are beautiful. Check out what they're offering:
Shiseido introduces its Fall 2009 Makeup collection, created by Shiseido’s Artistic Director Dick Page. The inspiration for this line was drawn from mosaic art, bringing a variety of different shades together to create a “full wardrobe” of colors, one that would fulfill a woman’s basic needs for every occasion. These colors are reflected in the new Luminizing Satin Eye Color Line, an elegant collection with the luminous look of fine silk. Available in 15 unique shades, this new interpretation of neutrals, pastels and brights makes choosing a color an adventurous pleasure. Each shade is meant to wear alone or in combination for an unlimited variety of looks for the season. The suggested retail price is $25.
Also included in the 2009 Fall Collection:
· Shiseido Makeup Perfect Mascara is available in 2 new shades at $23
· Shiseido Makeup Smoothing Eyeliner Pencil is available in 2 new shades at $20
· Shiseido Makeup Natural Eyebrow Pencil is available in 4 new shades at $20
· Shiseido Makeup Advanced Hydro-Liquid Company Foundation SPF 15 is available in 11 new shades at $30
· Shiseido Makeup Translucent Loose Powder is available at $38
· Shiseido Makeup Eyelash Curler is available at $20, $5 Refill
Available now at fine department and specialty stores nationwide and at online retailers Sephora, Nordstom and Macys.
NARS for Fall
NARS makes some lovely collections, and their Fall line--out now--is no exception. It looks like there are some great things in this collection. I'm loving both the lipstick and nail polish mentioned below. Check it out:
Fall’s runways were dominated by two words: bold and feminine. Strong shouldered and form-hugging silhouettes, extreme heels and provocative thigh-high boots, and a color palette of classic hues turned up a notch to Technicolor volumes. These trends also illustrate the NARS Fall collection.
“For this collection, I wanted to create something fragile and strong, and seductive but not aggressive,” said François Nars, Founder and Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics. The combination of strength and refinement has become a hallmark of NARS, and is particularly fitting this season as the brand celebrates its 15th anniversary. Below are the highlights:
NARS Fast Ride Lipstick - $24 This seemingly dark purple may intimidate, but swipe it across the lips and its true shade is revealed: a sheer mulberry. A color that falls somewhere between an intense plum wine stain, and a moody, deep violet.
NARS Tokaido Express - $16 This new hue is a cult classic in the making. Named after Japan’s most heavily frequented high-speed rail route, this lacquer is an opulent blackened amethyst doused with ultra-fine gold dust particles.
NARS Silk Road Duo Eyeshadow- $32 This new shade mirrors the hues from traditional damask fabrics. Classic meets edgy in this new duo — an icy pink is paired with a warm rose gold with golden flecks.
NARS Brumes Duo Eyeshadow- $32 These new hues perfectly capture the moody shades of a cool twilight sky. Brumes pairs a velvety matte charcoal with a sparkling, blue state for a smoky eye that is both confident and serene.
NARS Indian Summer Duo Eyeshadow- $32 A typical Indian summer comes as a surprise, balmy sunshine meets brisk fall. Swipe the summery, frosted champagne shimmer up to the brow, and line the upper lid with the autumnal deep, matte mustard for a striking look, appropriate for every season.
NARS Mekong Single Eyeshadow- $22 This is the perfect addition to the NARS woman's adventurous palette. The intense, blackened espresso hue scattered with rose gold is a study in contrasts. Applied liberty across the lid it exudes a sexy attitude, or applied lightly, a simple, fashion-forward sophistication.
The Fall 2009 collection is currently available at http://www.narscosmetics.com/Fall-2009-C545_collection.aspx.
Temptation...
I've been flipping though page after page of September magazines and I'm still not done with my stack. I've poured over Allure, Marie Claire, and half of Vogue, and I have yet to touch my Harper's or InStyle. (I didn't pick up Elle because I hate how they reformatted the magazine a year or two ago!) I feel like I'm OD-ing on fashion, trends, and makeup...not to mention frighteningly skinny models and the disgusting use of fur.
Anyway, in all my "reading" here are some products that have me intrigued:
- Clinique's Vitamin C Lip Smoothie Antioxidant Lip Colour ($17.50). These look like pens, but they're filled with some juicy looking lip colors that brush on and promise healthy, shiny lips. Yum.
- Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 20 ($37.50). I love mineral foundation, and I love foundations containing SPF. This product looks interesting because you grind the product before each use, so the color is fresh. It says "No waste. No mess. No kidding." Hmmm...mineral makeup is almost always messy. I wonder if the grinding mechanism makes this foundation less messy...or more messy!
- Bare Minerals Matte SPF 15 Foundation ($28). I love the idea of a matte foundation. Bare Minerals does a great job with foundations, so I am eager to give this one a test. Like the Elizabeth Arden foundation, this one promises to be mess free. Uh-huh.
- Almost everything from Dolce & Gabbana's Makeup Line. The fashion giant has a full line of products for eyes, lips, and face. They're all beautifully packaged and they look delicious. Now I just need to figure out how to get enough $$ to get my hands on the stuff!
- Pixi By Petra Strand at Target Wakeup Kit ($34). This kit has everything: tons of eye shadows, blushes, and lip colors to pick from, all in a handy and pretty little box. This is face in a box, and it looks perfect for travelling.
Cuddle With Color...WTF?
With Labor Day just a week away, the unofficial end of summer is almost here (yay!!). And, to get our nails ready for cooler days, nail giant Essie has launched their new Autumn colors under the slogan Cuddle With Color.
Cuddle With Color?
Really?
Who comes up with these names? Wow. Cuddle With Color doesn't make me excited about the line, but here are the shades:
- Chinchilly: A nice mushroomy shade.
- Angora Cardi: A pretty plum. (The name makes me think of Ed Wood and his angora fetish.)
- Mink Muffs: Dark brown. (Ok, this sounds like a really bad Burlesque name to me. Mink Miffs? Come on!)
- Midnight Cami: A lovely dark blue.
- Bright Tights: A bright orange shade. (Orange nails? Not for my skin tone, but whatever!)
- Pink Parka: A super hot pink. (Pretty, but summer-y.)
Spanish Fly!
Every season, the nail masters over at OPI introduce a line of nail lacquers inspired by exotic locations. This fall, OPI's taking us on a voyage to Spain with their Espana collection. Here are the colors (and funky new names!), as well as OPI's descriptions:
- Can You Tapas This?: a yummy shade of raisin
- Ate Berries in the Canaries: cool fuchsia
- No Spain No Gain: luscious berry
- Bullish on OPI: a red-hot shade
- Suzi Skis in the Pyreness: deep grey blue
- Pink Flamenco: sizzling hot pink
- Pamplona Purple: a precious plum
- Conquist Adorable Color: take no prisoners, vibrant red
- Here Today...Aragon Tomorrow: dark emerald
- Manicurist of Seville: rich sangria
- Give Me Moor!: stunning wine purple
- Barefoot in Barcelona: a luscious nude with Spanish "sole"
Unlike OPI's South Beach collection, there are a lot of shades in Espana that I can't wait to try out. I love the idea of a grey-blue (Suzi Skis in the Pyreness), green nails are very trendy for Autums (Here Today...Aragon Tomorrow), and there's something about a dark purple that I love (Give Me Moor!).
The Espana collection is currently available at $8.50 a bottle. What's your fave?
New for Your Nails
We're all trying to save money these days. One great way to save some coin is to do your own manicure and/or pedicure at home. But there's no need to suffer with lesser products. Splurge just a bit by buying a higher-quality nail color from OPI or Essie.
OPI is going for a touch of luxury this fall! They're introducing their Designer Series: 11 new shades of nail lacquer and top coat infused with diamond dust to give you a perfect finish. Sorry: I don't have a great photo of the new shades, but let me tell you that they have an amazing amount of shimmer and come in classic colors that will make your nails look great this fall/winter. Here are the names/color components for you to look for at your local Ulta, Trade Secret, etc.:
- DS Coronation: slivery platinum
- DS Opulence: mauve
- DS Reflection: ruby
- DS Limited: warm peach
- DS Treasure: golden coral
- DS Illuminate: burnished gold
- DS Classic: golden beige
- DS Jewel: cabaret
- DS Tapestry: deep rose
- DS Reserve: vintage pink
- DS Extravagance: magenta
Essie's winter line is now out and it is full of all the rich hues we all love about winter. Again, I don't have a great photo of the new lacquers, but here are the names/colors to check out:
- Bold and Beautiful: ruby garnet
- Damsel in a Dress: deep currant
- It's Genius: shimmery violet-quartz
- Rock Star Skinny: crimson red
- Sexy Divide: purpley blue
- Shifting Power: molten gold
Purple Reign
Way back in the middle of August I predicted that purple would be hot, hot, hot this fall and winter. Judging from all the plums and purples out there, I think my beauty forecast was pretty darn accurate.
Purple is a funny color--you either love it or hate it. If you want to add a hint of the royal shade to your makeup wardrobe, here are some products to check out:
- Black Amethyst Mineral Shea Butter Lipstick by PurMinerals, $15: This sophisticated shade is supposed to look great on all skin tones. It's dark but not too flat and promised to give the wearer berry-stained lips. Pretty! Also available in a plumping lipgloss if that's more your thing.
- DiorShow Mascara in Plum, $24. Last year, with the launch of Bad Gal Blue by Benefit Cosmetics, blue mascara was everywhere. This year, change up your look with plum-tinted mascara. It will brighten your eyes and add just a hint of lush color.
- Wicked Lovely Lip Gloss from Smashbox, $18. Not for the faint of heart, this rich, bruised purple shade gives you a seductive shine. Embrace your darkside with this beauty!
- Purple By Night Vernis Please! Nail Lacquer by Givenchy, $15. This violet nail polish has a lot of depth, with sparkly hints of blue, mother of pearl, and pink. Plus the formula is chip resistant so your nails stay gorgeous.
- Violet Train Case by Sephora, $49. You'll never lose this shiny purple makeup box. Pack it with all your favorite products and you'll be organized and will look like a pro. Have I ever mentioned I love Sephora's makeup cases?
Winterize Your Look
Halloween isn't even here yet and already it's getting chilly out there. Here in the Seattle area a cold front has pushed through. Temperatures have plummeted and there's even some snow in the mountains. Like it or not, winter weather is on its way.
The one thing I love about the cooler seasons is that makeup looks drastically change. Gone are the light pinks and sunshiney shades. In their place are the lush, deep, rich hues that conjure up romantic images...at least in my mind.
Here are a few looks to embrace this fall and winter, thanks to the editors at Harper's Bazaar:
UNDONE FRENCH TWIST
- Step one: Blow hair out straight. Add body by setting it in big Velcro rollers for 10 minutes, suggests Sebastian Professional stylist Thomas Dunkin.
- Step two: Pull hair back and twist it up into a loose twist.
- Step three: "Pull out a section in the front so that it frames your face, which is what makes this style fluid," instructs D.J. Riggs, artistic director of TIGI Linea. Spritz Nexxus 360° Volume Bodifying Finishing Mist ($9.99) for hold.
SMOLDERING EYES AND SLEEK HAIR
- Step one: Line top and bottom lash lines with a black liner like Stila Kajal Eye Pencil in Onyx ($14). "Or use liquid liner first, then soften it with a pencil," instructs Beauty.com celebrity makeup artist Tina Turnbow.
- Step two: Sweep gold powder shadow from lashes to brow bone. Apply to the inner corners as well for a more dramatic look. Try Clé de Peau Beauté Eye Color Quad in #13 ($75).
- Step three: Use a shadow brush to blend the liner with the shadow, which will deepen and smudge the color, suggests New York makeup artist Kimara Ahnert.
- Step four: Finish with black mascara. Try Estée Lauder Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Mascara ($19.50).
PINK AND RED LIPS WITH ATTITUDE
- Step one: Even out skin tone with powder foundation.
- Step two: Line lips and fill them in with a lip pencil. "This will help the color last longer," says Turnbow. To get staying power with-out lip liner, use a long-wear lip color like L'Oréal Paris Infallible Never Fail Lipcolour in Color of Hope ($11.99; $2 will be donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund).
- Step three: Apply lipstick. Try Clinique Long Last Soft Shine Lipstick in Watermelon ($14) or Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Cha Cha Cherry ($7.99).
Fashionable fingers will be drenched in shimmery polishes this season. The greenish silver at Chanel had a rock 'n' roll vibe, while the metallic mauve at Bill Blass was a more sophisticated take on the trend. Try Chanel Nail Colour in Kaléidoscope, $20, a sparkly sage shade.
AMAZING LASHES
Stacked lashes, seen at Versace, are an eye-opener. Buy falsies (or flashier versions, like Viktor & Rolf's) and cut them in half, advises Max Factor makeup artist Jake Bailey. "Apply to the outside of each eye so the longest lashes are closest to the temple," he says.
Autumn Beauty
Autumn is almost here! The unofficial end of summer, Labor Day, is just days away and school is starting soon. This is my favorite time of the year. It's like a second "New Year's," a time to make changes and to start fresh.
If you go to your favorite place to buy books and magazines, you'll no doubt notice that the September issues of Vogue, Elle, Glamour, Lucky, Allure, etc. are all massive. They're loaded with advertisements and articles about the coming season. It's my philosophy that true fashion only happens in fall and winter.
So now that the fall season is just about here, I have been slowly getting new products to update my look. Here's what I'm picking up now to get ready for my fall look
- Shine busters. Like many of you, I have combination skin. As the day goes on, my T-zone and chin get greasier than other parts of my face, and that oil build up means shine and foundation slippage. The way to stop it? Shine blockers like Philosophy's Never Let Them See You Shine, Sephora's Anti-Shine Primer, or Smashbox's Photo Finish.
- Gray eyeshadow. I have used shadows in the brown family for years. This fall, I am going to shake things up and use black eyeliner and gray eyeshadow. Try NARS Eye Duo in Pandora or Paris or one of Sephora's many eyeshadow palettes.
- Darker lips. Bye bye summertime shine, hello autumn seduction! Lips are going to be dark this year. I'm loving NARS Lipstick in Flair and Smashbox's Lovely Wicked. Yum!
- Clean brushes! I am terrible about cleaning out my makeup brushes. Even though I know I need to clean them regularly, I often forget. Time to bust out my Sephora brush cleaner and get to work....and you should do the same!
Are you making any plans to change your look for the new season? If so, let me know what you're planning on doing.
Nails for Fall
Though it may still be hot and muggy where you are, summer's days are numbered (that makes me so happy!). Earlier this week, I told you about Sephora's picks for the fall and now it's time to focus on what the two nail giants, OPI and Essie, have planned for the coming season.
But before I begin, I am going to make a bold prediction and say that we are going to see our share of purple this fall and winter, in nails, purses, shoes, and other accessories. I could be totally wrong about this...we'll have to wait and see.
OPI LA COLLECTION DE FRANCE
OPI always takes inspiration from international locations. In recent years, OPI has had collections from India, Australia, and Russia among others. Now it's France's turn to grace our fingertips! The colors are beautiful (as always with OPI). Here's what they're offering for fall/winter 08:
- Louvre Me Louvre Me Not: described as a royal purple
- Parlez-Vous OPI?: A smoky violet
- You Don't Know Jacques: a deep, rich taupe
- Tickle Me France-Y: a "naughty" nude
- Bastille My Heart: shiny, red burgundy
- I'm Fondue of You: yummy milky chocolate shade
- A Ouibit of Red: classic red
- We'll Always Have Paris: a seductively dark coffee polish
- Eiffel For This Color: dark, shimmery wine
- Baugette Me Not: cinnamon-y pink
- Crepes Suzi-ette: golden caramel
- Yes...I Can Can!: a jeweled eggplant hue
ESSIE FALL 08 COLLECTION
Essie is offering six new shades for autumn, all available in a handy pack (one stop shopping! Love that!). Here are their shades:
- Lacy Not Racy: velvety burgundy
- Forever Young: fiery "tango" red
- Big Spender: a lush violet-red
- No Boundaries: a juicy plum
- Swept Off My Feet: a dusky rose
- Tomboy No More: rich red currant
I, for one, can't wait for all the deep, rich, dark shades of fall/winter. To me, fall colors always seem so romantic and vintage. Fall is my favorite season and I'm thrilled that it's just around the corner!
Bring on Fall!
My favorite time of the year is fast approaching: FALL! I love the changes in the weather, the cool breezes, the crispness in the air, the autumn colors, and the fall beauty trends.
So what's in store for fall beauty? Here's what Sephora's beauty editors say will be hot in the new season:
AUTUMN COLORS 
CALLING ALL DRAMA QUEENS!
A smoldering gaze fit for a thespian starts with the smokey eye and Bare Escentuals’ BareMinerals Rocker Eye. Containing two eye colors (pearlized chrome and iridescent sparkling smoke), a liner shadow (blackest black), a double-ended brush, and a step-by-step instruction card, this kit is a no fuss approach to transform the lady into a vamp.
To complement the smokey eye, thick lashes are in order. Costume your lashes with Givenchy’s Phenomen’eyes: a revolutionary mascara with a high-tech patented round sphere brush that adapts to all eye shapes and reaches every last lash. With one dramatic stroke, a fanned-out panoramic effect is created, holding the curve of your lashes perfectly in place.
One swift swipe of NARS Shanghai Express seals the deal, and takes classic theatrics to sultry glamour reserved only for screen sirens. This warm brick red semi-matte lipstick contains special antioxidants to help keep color fresh for hours – a prerequisite for all drama queens.
POP ART
The face becoming an artist’s canvas presents the perfect opportunity to indulge in our artistic desires. For eyes, this means a single burst of blended color on the lids in a vibrant shade. The shadow can be dusted across the whole socket area or applied in half crescent shapes reminiscent of Pop Art. Pop Beauty’s Lid Neon has all the essential eyeshadows in one palette, with a shade for every creative mood. Watercolor brights like cornflower blue and fuschia are Sephora's favorite, but yellow is fun when feeling mellow, and when you want to make others green with envy – well, you know which color to choose.
To keep the focus on hot hues, opt for a more subtle approach to lashes. Fresh’s Firebird keeps lashes lush and feathery, while curving and lengthening. What makes Firebird truly fly is its ability to fluff lashes into a soft layer that flutters as one row. With one batt of your Firebird lashes, you will be famous for fifteen minutes.
Matte, nude lips are top choice alongside these exaggerated eye colors. Pale peaches and apricots that camouflage against the face are standard fare. Execute with NARS Honolulu Honey.
AUTUMN SKINCARE
For skin treats that make your natural state a natural wonder, Sephora present Cosmedicine’s Speedy Recovery Acne Treatment System. A breakthrough against breakouts, Speedy Recovery offers a unique synergistic system that not only fights breakouts and eliminates acne, but also improves the condition of skin. It is a revolutionary four-step acne regimen – exfoliating cleanser, daytime blemish lotion SPF15, nighttime blemish powder and on the spot gel - that has been scientifically proven effective. Flawless skin that is so in demand this season (well, every season, really) starts here: the basic skincare routine.
For an instant change of appearance, apply Philosophy’s Never Let Them See You Shine Oil and Shine Control Velvet Touch Primer. A matifying primer that dramatically reduces the appearance of oil, shine and large pores, it fashions a velvety base for a flawless makeup application. Just in time to deliver on fall trends’ promise of complexion perfection.
AUTUMN SCENTS
Scent has a way of transporting us to another realm at whim, and Sephora has two fragrances that will do just that. Emilio Pucci’s Vivara, a green floral perfume with hints of the Italian Riviera, allows you to breathe in the beach and soak in the sun long after summer has passed. Mixing amaretto, orange flower and Indonesian patchouli, Vivara sweeps off our feet and intoxicates you with Mediterranean romance after one spritz.
With summer nostalgia as only the beginning of a trip down memory lane, indulge in Kenzo’s Vintage Edition. A unisex fragrance that is reminiscent of the 70s, Vintage celebrates life with freedom and creativity. This limited edition fragrance mixes woods, florals and musk and evokes a sense of a bygone era filled with Woodstock, Mod and Pop Art. Packaged in four different psychedelic designs, Vintage mirrors the bold, bright patterns of Vivara’s bottle cap, both echoing a Pop Art influence that is in line with the color stories of the season.
AUTUMN QUICKIES 
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
Metallic, industrial manicures are nailing the scene as the “it” beauty accessory for fall. A departure from summer’s acidic neon hues, these new shades have a fresh take on heavy metals from matte grays and ivories to textured blacks. Sephora by OPI spearheads the industrial revolution with finesse: the latest collection boasts 54 colors complete with kitschy names. Sephora loves the warm purple gray appropriately dubbed “Metrochic” and the textured black called “Never Enough Shoes” (obviously).
MATTE-R OF SKIN
To offer a clean slate for the hyperreal makeup colors of this season, fresh peaches and cream complexions that stay matte are key. Deceptively simple, skin is artfully primed, blemishes are concealed and foundations are set with translucent powders.
Make Up For Ever’s HD Foundation and HD Powder bring you a “care-free” flawless
face. HD Foundation is an oil-free, lightweight liquid formula providing full coverage that appears sheer and natural with a matte finish that is true to color. HD Foundation is ideally set with the HD powder: a universal, invisible finishing powder that mattifies skin and completely evens out the complexion for a just-pinched glow.
I, for one can't wait for fall....and for shopping for all new beauty products!
90210 On Your Fingertips? OMG!
OMG!!!
I loved Beverly Hills, 90210 back when I was in high school (yes, I know I am dating myself here) and I am not ashamed to say that I am sooooo excited that 90210 is coming back this fall.
Well, according to this article, OPI is coming out with a 90210 inspired line of nail polish in time for the show's debut. Woo-hoo!
