Mother's Day Top 10 Picks Under $100

Hi Angels!!

We know it's always so hard to figure out what to get for our mothers, wouldn't she just tell us!!!  So, since Mom will always be elusive and say she doesn't need anything (she's so selfless <3), we decided to put together some beauty products and accessories that won't break the piggy bank!  We tried to pick items that we would like to receive ourselves, because as it turns out, we're not all that different from our moms, though we would like to think we are. 

And the winners for 2014 are......

So here is the run down:

1.  Nars The Narsissist Eye Palette (Limited Edition):
We love all the range of colors in this palette, and great for the Mom on the go!
$79 @ Sephora

2.  Guerlain La Petite Robe Noir Set:
Can't go wrong with the luxe feel of Guerlain!
$74 @ Sephora

3.  Formula X - The Twenty-Two Nail Set:
Love all the choices of colors in this set!
$55 @ Sephora

4.  Jo Malone Candle:
We would ONLY be able to indulge in this candle if it were a gift, so why not splurge for Mom?
$65 @ Saks

5. Pave Edged Delicate Initial Cuff by C Wonder:
Monogram is always a great way to add a personal touch.
$38 @ C Wonder (and still some money left over to buy something else!)

6.  Alex and Ani Bangles:
We don't think this one needs too much explanation, everyone loves them, and they're are way affordable. You can get bangles with initials, zodiac signs, birthstones, or almost anything else!
$28 @ Alex and Ani

7.  Michael Kors Buckle Bangle:
This one is at the tippy top of our budget, but it's a classic.  They also come in a range of tones, gold tone, rose gold tone, two-tone, etc.
$95 @ Saks

8.  Marc by Marc Jacobs Square Sunglasses:
These are so chic, everyone loves sunglasses!
$98 @ Saks

9.  Tory Burch Evie Stud Earrings:
These are so cute and come in two great shades for the Spring and Summer.
$68 @ Saks

10.  Monogram Jewelry Box:
The perfect place for Mom to store all of her goodies!
$78 @ C Wonder

Hoping this takes some of the guesswork out of your Mother's Day!

Colorful Eye Pencils

Hello Angels,

I am back with a post about my crayons. Lol.  I have many different colored eye pencils.  They come in quite handy when you need a pop of color and don't have time for a full eye look.  

I took advantage of the holiday sales at Sephora and at Urban Decay.  I also bought a pencil from MAC I had been eyeing.  They have saved me when I wanted to add a lil kick to a blah look.  

Here are the ones I bought:

 

From left to right: 

Smoke-dark gray matte

Sabbath-a creamy dark bluish purple

Chaos-Electric blue

Swatched on NW43 skin:

Left to right-

Sabbath, Smoke and Chaos

Nice right? And that is one swipe. These colors are potent and last for hours.  

Here are the second set of Urban Decay Pencils I bought at Sephora:

 

From left to right:

Psychedelic Sister-vibrant purple with sheen

Freak-neon yellow/green

Goldmine-bright yellow gold

Here are the same pencils from left to right  on NW43 skin:

I love all of these pencils and will be getting more.  They go on and stay on.  Each pencil dries quickly so you must blend or smudge immediately.  

I also managed to track down NARS Barrow Street at Sephora.  It was a limited edition pencil.  The color is mint green.  It is matte and true to color.  It might still be available on Sephora.com.

Here it is:

Now here we have it swatched on NW43 skin:

I love it for a pop of color in the morning. It is fresh and doesn't say you will be dropping it like its hot later on.  LOL.

Last but not least is this MAC pencil I spied a little while back.  It is called So There Jade.  It is a PowerPoint pencil.  It is a minty/aqua color with some sheen.  This worn on the lower lash line is beautiful.  This is the pencil:

Here is the swatch:

It is richer than the NARS pencil.  I would say it is jewel toned and can be worn by a broader base of skin tones.  

Well Angels I can't wait to incorporate these pencils into some looks.  If worn correctly, some of these can be worn to work.  Let me know if you have any of these or are planning to buy some.

Until next time Angels,

Happy Haulin'

LaFemme Blushes

Psssst!!!!
Hi Angels, come in closer...LOL
I am going to let you in on an industry pearl.   What would you say if I told you that you could find blushes that are as pigmented and pretty as MAC and NARS for about five dollars a pop?

Are you dying to know yet? LOL

Look below. You will find my latest haul of LaFemme blushes. I bought them in palette form so I could put them in a sturdy black palette for less than ten bucks made just for them.   Here are the colors from left to right:
Mauve Sparkle, Mulberry, Bordeaux, Golden Ruby, Purple Passion, and Lilac Champagne.

 

 

Here are the blushes swatched. As you can see they are pretty true to the color in the pan.   This was with one pass on each blush.   Each color can be built up or toned down to your liking.

 

 

 

 

Here are the second set that go into the twelve well palette.
From left to right you have: Mocha, Plum Frost, Indian Rose, Peach Sparkle Dusty Rose and Crystal cafe.  These are also beautiful colors. You will see the colors better in the swatches.

 

 

 

Here are the second set of blushes swatched from left to right:
Mocha, Plum Frost, Indian Rose, Peach Sparkle, Dusty Rose and Crystal Cafe.   Just pretty!

All of these colors and more are available at MakeUpMania

and Camera Ready Cosmetics for purchase.   For the price of two NARS blushes and 4 MAC blushes you get twelve slighty smaller blushes and a palette. There is even a dupe for NARS' best selling blush Orgasm.   It is called coral spice and of course it never stays in stock. Good buy? I guess you will have to be the judge.

Try them out for yourselves!
Happy Haulin'

Dolce Vita review NARS FALL 2012 collection

Hello Angels!!

I just received notification that NARS' Fall collection was available on their site now.  As I looked at the products i recognized an oldie but goodie that was being re-promoted.  It is NARS' blush Dolce Vita.  I happen to have that one and a few more in my stash so I decided to review it for you.
NARS is an iconic makeup brand that is known worldwide for their simple clean looks as well as pigmented colors.  Francisco NARS' staple product is a icon in itself.  That item my pretties would be Orgasm blush.  Although it is the most popular blush in the line there are a multitude of other including the one I am reviewing today.

I purchased Dolce Vita when I was just getting into blushes and was running away from another blush I thought was too bright. That blush was Crazed.  Boy do I regret that now!!  Dolce Vita is a pretty warm pink with warm pinky/gold reflects.  It goes on prettier than it swatches and gives the face a beautiful glow.  It is a wonderful color that adds to your makeup without being the primary focus.  Dolce Vita is online at NARScosmetics.com, Sephora.com as well as many department stores.  Stop by your nearest counter and have a look.

Happy Haulin'