Summer Beauty 2009: Estee Lauder Vivid Garden Summer Color Collection

Estee Lauder introduces Vivid Garden-- a fairytale-like limited edition color collection for summer 2009. with pops of floral bright colors for a look of youthful vibrancy; graphic elements and shades of teal, lime, and aquamarine complement vivid pinks and playful purples for eyes, while cheeks blush with a luminous sheer glow and lips tantalize with saturated pigments in creamy textures and sheer glazes.

there are two looks for this collection, Jasmine Garden (pictured below) and Orchid Garden




base look for face:

new, limited edition Vivid Garden Illuminating Powder
new, limited edition Duo-Tone Eye Pencil in Onyx Pearl

to create the Jasmine Garden Look (available only at Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's and Neiman Marcus):

new, limited edition Signature Eyeshadow Quad in Jasmine Garden
new, limited edition Pure Color Illuminating Gloss in Lotus Blossom
Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in new, limited edition Sweet Lychee
Pure Color Nail Lacquer in new, limited edition Lotus Blossom


to create the Orchid Garden Look (exclusively at Nordstrom):

new, limited edition Signature Eyeshadow Quad in Orchid Garden
new, limited edition Pure Color Illuminating Gloss in Peach Blossom
Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in Crystal Coral
Pure Color Nail Lacquer in new, limited edition Peach Blossom


xo

Tory Burch Pre-Fall 2009

i have a friend who adores all things Tory Burch, and i could definitely see her wearing any of the pieces from this pre-fall collection. great basics with amazing color and prints give this collection wearability, so even those of us with less than glamorous everyday lives can feel just the opposite.








see the complete Tory Burch pre-fall collection here.

xo

Scarlett Johansson Covers Harper's Bazaar Feb. '09

Scarlett Johansson is the gorgeous cover girl for the february issue of Harper's Bazaar. as you can see on the left, the newsstand cover and the one on the right, the subscriber cover (i finally got a new printer/scanner/copier/fax, so i could scan my issue for you!).

i think both covers look great, and the issue itself isn't so bad itself. in it you'll find an article/interview about ScarJo in which she boasts her overwhelming happiness for our new president ("i'm absolutely over the moon"), transitioning into married life with new hubby, Ryan Reynolds ("i feel like everything is really normal, it's calm and natural, like the way it should be"), and the fact that she would like to get more involved in behind-the-camera work ("i can't keep this face forever").

also in the issue are some great editorials (check out Hits of the Season and Back to Basics), my favorite regular sections, Hottest, Newest, Latest and Fabulous at Every Age feature some great inspiration for updating your look, and there's a great piece on Michelle Obama and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy as style leaders.

xo

Spring 2009: Zoya Twist Nail Color Collection

while there are some fabulous nail color collections out for the spring season, Zoya's latest collection, Twist, caught my attention first. the colors are quite unique for a spring line, and if you don't want them all, you'd be lying to say you didn't at least want one!

i myself am loving Cassi, the pinky-peach shimmer, and of course there's Jo, a fabulous blue shimmer, and i can't get enough of Moxie, such a pretty red-plum, oh! and Barbie, because i love pink...

any of these colors will look great for seasons to come, so if you see any that you like, visit zoya.com to get them while you can before they're gone!

...i think i love Harley as well, i mean what a fabulous shimmery grey...but of course, there's Malia, too, a yummy violet creme....

xo

p.s.-- visit my blogging pal, Katee to see swatches of the entire Twist collection!

Lanvin Pre-Fall 2009

no comentary...just love...











to view the entire Lanvin pre-fall collection, click here

xo

Spring 2009: Smashbox Muse Collection

Smashbox wants you to think of beauty that inspires. now to interpret that thought, turn to products that will turn you into the muse and unleash your inner artist...

you can thank the makeup artists** at Smashbox for helping you make 2009 the year you realize any creative vision you may have about bringing out your best face, in your own skin. from brilliant new shades of cult-favorite formulas to inspiring new products, the new Muse Spring Collection gives you the inspiration - and the medium -to create the ultimate masterpiece.




Bionic Mascara in Black Violet (black with a hint of violet)

Bionic is the first ionic mascara for longer, stronger, more voluminous super-power lashes. the specially engineered brush gently coats lashes with a revolutionary long-wearing formula for a high impact look in just one sweep.



Lip Paints

these rich, creamy lipglosses glide effortlessly over lips for soft color and brilliant shine. create your own one-of-a-kind artistic hue by layering over other shades.

available in: Artiste (creamy berry), Virtuoso (creamy pink) & Luminary (creamy nude)



Blush Rush in Masterpiece (warm peachy coral)

get a gorgeous rush of color with this ultra-luxurious, longwearing blush in a one-of-a-kind mirrored compact for bold cheeks that inspire.



Hybrid 2-in-1 Luminizing Primer in Bare Canvas (luminous champagne)

create a smooth and glowing canvas for flawless makeup application with this revolutionary dual formula Photo Finish Foundation Primer and Artificial Light. wear under foundation or alone for a vitamin-packed natural glow.



Cream Eye Liner Artist Pencils (set of 4)

these ultra-creamy eye liner pencils let you create a masterpiece all your own. in four vibrant shades to inspire your inner artist, the pencils can be worn separately for a hint of color or blended together to create your own work of art.

available in: Lapis (deep ocean blue), Imperial (deep violet), Slate (dark charcoal), Antique Gold (deep gold)



Artist Eye Palette in Muse

create an endless array of inspired looks for eyes with this one-of-a-kind palette, including 10 stunning shadows and an Artist Eye Shadow Brush for flawless application.

shades: biscuit, chocolate, soft green, dark celery green, light silver-blue, dark blue-grey, sheer lilac, deep orchid, rose copper, coffee


wow! isn't this collection just yummy? i'm not sure i'm going to be able to resist---i want the palette!

the Smashbox Muse Collection can be found at smashbox.com, Sephora, Sephora inside JCPenny, Ulta, Nordstrom


xo
**as with all Smashbox products, the Muse Collection was created with the help of the makeup artists working at Smashbox Studios in los angeles. each product was artistically created based upon the view from behind the camera lens, for a look that is as flawless as a finished photograph.

Happy New Year!

here's to a fabulous year!

xo