holiday 2014 {beauty}: Laura Mercier Colour Collection

the holiday season is on its way, beauties! have you seen the Laura Mercier Colour Collection? this gorgeous collection of makeup that should be considered for all the beauty lovers in your life.

let's take a look, shall we?

Into the Wild Look Book Collection {pictured above} features ultra-sheer, blendable products, this set of palettes have been inspired by Laura's work with celebrity clients, who wanted a universal compact that would "wake up" their skin and give them an immediate healthy glow. from bronzer, to cheek color, to glow, it’s easy to customize your look. contains three palettes:

*Safari Chic Palette includes 5 eye colors {Buttercream, LE Goldspun, LE Bronze Glow, Cognac, Bamboo}, 1 Face Highlighter {LE Coral Shimmer}, 1 Mini Longwear Crème Eye Pencil {Espresso}
*Jungle Chic Palette includes 5 eye colors {LE Vanilla, LE Granite, LE Asphalt, LE Brocade. LE Black Envy}, 1 Tightline Cake Eye Liner {Black Ebony}, 1 Mini Kohl Eye Pencil {Black Gold}, 1 Travel Flat Eye Liner Brush
*Tribal Chic Palette boasts 6 eye colors {LE Gold Leaf, African Violet, LE Ambre, LE Royal Pink, LE Sugarplum}, 2 Second Skin Cheek Colors {Orange Blossom, Pink Lotus}

the Luxe Travel Brush Collection {pictured above} contains 8 brushes you'll need to aid in flawless makeup application {Cheek Colour Brush, Secret Camouflage Brush, Pony Tail Brush, Crème Eye Colour Brush, Eye Crease Brush, Smudge Brush, Flat Eye Liner Brush, Angled Eye Liner Brush}. the full-sized heads have travel-friendly handle lengths and are housed in a chic, multi-purpose case.

Lip Transformer Trio {pictured above} features a color-coordinated trio of lip essentials, one for creating a perfect, pretty-in-pink look {Pink Spark} or Laura's signature red lip {Ruby Spark}. the Pink Spark set contains Mini Lip Pencil in Potpourri, Mini Crème Smooth Lip Colour in Creme Coral, LE Full Size Lip Glacé in Pink Spark; Ruby Spark set includes Mini Lip Pencil in Ruby, Mini Crème Smooth Lip Colour in Red Amour, LE Full Size Lip Glacé in Ruby Spark.

5 mini lip glacés in Pink Pop, Wildflower, Tulip, Bare Pink, and Angelic make up the Mini Glacè Collection.

Mini Caviar Stick Eye Colour Collection has 6 shades {Rosegold, Amethyst, Moonlight, Copper, Khaki, Cocoa} to shadow, highlight, line and define eyes for every occasion.

Portable Colour Palette for eyes, cheeks & lips includes 3 eye shadows {Vanilla Nuts, Baroque, LE Cedar}; 1 Tightline Cake Eye Liner {in LE Ground Espresso}; 2 Second Skin Cheek Colors {Lush Nectarine and Barely Pink}; 1 Lip Glacé in LE Rosebud

what stands out to you from this collection? i'm wishing for it all under my tree {so what's new, LOL!} you can find the Laura Mercier holiday Colour Collection now on counter and online at lauramercier.com

info and images courtesy of PR for Laura Mercier

currently loving: Pür Minerals

i'm not going to lie, i've been under a lot of stress these past couple of weeks. in addition to the fact that my daughter and son are now in high school and middle school respectively, health issues i've been battling and trying to manage have been acting up. i've been more tired, scatter-brained and unfocused than i've been in months.

it hasn't been pretty.

thankfully, there are plenty of pretty, uplifting and positive things in my life {on and offline} that keep me focused on the good things and the fact that things will get better. :)

among those positive things, the following Pür Minerals products have become some of my favorite beauty goodies and have been getting lots of use in recent weeks. want to know more? take a look, beauties ~ you just might want to add these to your beauty wish list!

the Jupiter Palette ~ how gorgeous is this? i've had this set, inspired by the forthcoming movie, Jupiter Ascending {starring Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum}, for a few months. it's fabulous and is so versatile. i love that it features a beautiful assortment of eyeshadows, an eyeshadow brush, pink lip gloss in Galaxy {it lights up!}, and black liquid eye liner.

the eyeshadow shades include:

Majesty {pale taupe}
Destiny {cream}
Night Sky eye shadow {slate}
Jupiter eye shadow {rose}
Caine eye shadow {mocha}
Cosmos eye shadow {iridescent white}

to keep skin looking its best, the brand offers primers to prep skin and an amazing foundation to create a flawless face, suitable for wear anytime. i've been using all of them, as i mentioned, on most days and highly recommend!

the Correcting Primers are available in 5 formulas that address the most common concerns: oiliness, redness, dullness and rough texture, all while creating a smooth base that enhances skin tone and makes sure your makeup stays in place all day. i was sent the Prep & Perfect, Redness Reducer, and the oil-free Hydrate & Balance. i like them all, but since the weather has been on the warm side, i've relished the oil-free formula and its ability to keep shine at bay.

j'dore...

the last {but certainly not least} gem is the Pür Minerals Air Perfection CC Cushion Compact Foundation. this portable liquid foundation not only makes skin look beautiful but is also good for it! with its skin-benefitting ingredients {like antioxidant vitamin e and hydrating lauric acid}, application is beautiful, it covers effortlessly and i love how lightweight it feels on my skin.


what products have been keeping you cheery these days? be sure to discover more about the fab Pür Minerals brand at purminerals.com. 

products featured sent to me for review consideration; pics taken by me :)

summer beauty: Too Faced Rock n Roll Candy Eye Shadow Collection + swatches

rock your look this summer ~ from subtle songstress to full-on rockin' beauty!

this gorgeous palette won't guarantee you a backstage pass at your favorite concert, but at least you'll look amazing. this palette is versatile and so fun! also included with the palette is a glamour guide with three how-to beauty looks to get you started and inspire you to create your own looks… 

Rock n Roll Candy Eye Shadow Collection houses nine fabulous shadows in edgy mattes and metallics, seven of them being brand new shades.

 {top to bottom} Rockabilly, New Wave, New Romantic
 

{top to bottom, left} Rap, Pop, Glam Rock
{top to bottom, right} Ska, Heavy Metal, Punk


if you are looking for a bold, out-of-the-box shades to give your summer look a little kick, you should really consider picking up this palette. like all shadows from Too Faced, these beauties are highly pigmented and deliver fabulous, long-wearing color payoff. i've worn all of them, but the shades i find myself wearing the most are New Romantic, Heavy Metal, Punk and Rap {see pics below of an easy day-friendly look i created using these shades}.

what do you think of this Rock n Roll Candy Eye Shadow Collection? for more info, be sure to visit toofaced.com. 

product featured sent to me for review consideration; pics taken by me :)

Smashbox Full Exposure Palette {review + swatches}

the hottest palette you need now? Smashbox Full Exposure!

like {most} everything you'll read about here on BGM, this is a fabulous gem worth gushing about to you ~ it's fabulous, beauties! if you've already seen the latest palette from Smashbox, you either a.} already own it or b.} are completely in love with it, but still on the fence and unsure to buy.

so, this is where i come in and say, if you're on the fence, jump off on the side of buying! you will not regret it. this palette offers everything from versatility to gorgeous neutral shades with amazing pigmentation, not to mention it comes with a bonus Full Exposure mascara {more on that in a bit}. this is truly a must-have for your beauty arsenal!

another thing i really love about this palette is the fact that this has 14 shades that are equally split into matte and shimmer finishes {best of both worlds!}. so you can apply them beautifully, it also comes with a dual-ended brush {labeled for which end to use with each finish}, and everything is housed in a sleek, black case.

as i mentioned before, the palette includes a travel-friendly size Full Exposure mascara; with its big brush and build able formula, it gives lashes a big, lush look ~ the perfect finish for any makeup look! and to help create that look, you'll find a very helpful eye shape chart to help achieve {or at least inspire} your most gorgeous look. 

what do you think? is Full Exposure a palette you plan to make part of your beauty product collection? you can find it now at sephora and online at smashbox.com.

product featured sent to me for review consideration; pics taken by me :)

video: sneak peek of the new LORAC PRO Palette 2!

bonjour, beauties! hopefully you're enjoying a relaxing saturday…

i don't want to take up too much of your time {i do appreciate and thank you for visiting me here today!}, but since i know you'll be excited about this news, i just wanted to share a fun little peek into the soon-to-be-released LORAC PRO Palette 2!

enjoy!

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beauty review + swatches: Sleek i-Divine 'Oh-So Special' Palette

i recently purchased my first Sleek Makeup product, the Oh-So Special eyeshadow palette, and beauties...

it is fabulous!

not only is this palette gorgeous, but the quality is beyond what i expected {which, from all the reviews i've read and seen, is very good}...

the Sleek Makeup line is especially affordable and it was their reputation of producing good-quality products that led me to order this without ever having seen it in person, in a store. with these shades you can create multiple looks; the texture of each shadow is beautiful and the sleek packaging makes it easy to store.

the Oh-So Special Palette features 12 gorgeous shades that lean mostly to pink and brown shades, both shimmer and mattes; they all work beautifully together and also with other shadows i own and frequently wear. the smooth texture feels good and the pigment is great.

needless to say, this palette a new favorite of mine and i can't wait to get more! visit sleekmakeup.com to see all the i-Divine palettes and other makeup goodies the brand has to offer.

i bought this; pics taken by me :)