JINsoon x goop nail polish collaboration

bonjour, beauties! as we all know, nail polish {and for many, nail art} are an important part of our beauty lifestyles. on the same level, lifestyle blogs and websites that feature and inspire gorgeous ideas, suggestions and how-tos {including nail-related things} are in someway part of daily life.

that said, i'm happy to share details regarding the latest collaboration between the nail polish brand JINsoon and lifestyle brand goop {created by Gwyneth Paltrow}...

"for me, goop has always represented the bes of living and style, integrating simple luxuries into everyday life, which is synergetic with the JINsoon philosophy," Jin Soon Choi says.

so, here are the details:

there are 2 limited edition nail lacquer sets that have been created and each contain must-have colors that easily fit into any polish collection. aptly named Classics 1 and Classics 2, you'll find staple nail lacquers designed to add an elegant touch to fingertips any time of year...

Classics 1
Demure {pale nude} *new to the JINsoon collection
Dul·cet {toffee beige} *new to the JINsoon collection
Risque {black red}

Classics 2
Vanity {hot red} *new to the JINsoon collection
Coquette {true red}
Audacity {deep red}

gorgeous, right?


check out this easy tutorial, created by Jin Soon Choi:


1. apply a base coat.

2.  apply two coats of Coquette.

3. using Demure, draw curving lines with a thin brush throughout the nail. 
{this look is easy to do, looks great and allows you to use your imagination to create different types of lines!}

4. apply a high-gloss top coat to finish the look and give it extra shine.*


tell me what you think! i am a fan. these polishes apply beautifully and look great on nails. the colors are opaque and wear well {this is so important for me since i don't always have time to change my polish every other day.}

the JINsoon x goop sets are currently available on goop.com

products featured and manicure image courtesy of JINsoon; other pics taken by me :)

winter beauty: new nail polishes from Pure Ice

 bonjour, beauties! 

hope your week is going well ~ can you believe the first week of november is almost over? the holiday season is officially here!

since time continues to move ahead at breakneck speed, whether we like it or not, it's now time to focus on beauty of late fall and the winter soon to come…

regarding your nails, Pure Ice wants to dress your tips {and toes} in style. featuring five new, sparkling shades, the winter collection promises to keep your hands looking their best during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, which will most certainly include the use of your hands {for shopping, baking, crafting, etc.}.

take a look...

Santa Merry Me: iridescent reddish gold polish melody with red hex glitter

Winter Blues: iridescent ice blue and pale gold polish with blue hex glitter

Gold Peppermints: icy rose champagne polish with light pink hex glitter

Pure Icicles: silver polish with white hex glitter

Bling On the Holidays: pale champagne gold polish with 14k gold hex glitter


they all look beautiful. do any of these shades stand out to you? you can find Pure Ice polishes at Walmart {for less than $2!}. 

info and images courtesy of PR for Pure Ice 

fall beauty 2014: butter LONDON Brick Lane Collection

inspired by a creative melting pot of color and texture, featuring shades inspired by exotic spices and bold street art, Brick Lane is butter LONDON’s newest collection and begs for experimentation and exceptional bespoke style.

"east london provides creative inspiration for artists all over the world, and beauty is no different," says Katie Jane Hughes, butter LONDON global color ambassador. "the seemingly dark colors are blendable if you’re looking for a softer look."

the Brick Lane Collection can be purchased at ulta.com and butterlondon.com.

take a look:

CHEEKY Cream Blush in Ruby Murray

LIPPY Tinted Balm in Jaffa 

LIPPY Tinted Balm in Tramp Stamp

 LIPPY Liquid Lipstick in Ruby Murray

WINK Cream Eye Shadow in Coriander

WINK Mascara in British Racing Green

WINK Mascara in Cor Blimey

WINK Eye Pencil in Cor Blimey 

WINK Eye Pencil in Busker 

and of course, the collection includes new shades of their fabulous Nail Lacquer:

Dubs

Brick Lane

 Cor Blimey

Bric-A-Brac

East End {set exclusive}

Chocka {set exclusive}

Brick Lane lacquer set

everything in the Brick Lane collection looks fabulous ~ bold, daring and uber feminine; all of the rich shades are so inspiring and fall can't get here soon enough! what do you think?  any products stand out to you?

visit butterlondon.com for more info!

info and images courtesy of butter LONDON

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 :)

spring beauty: new Neroli & Orchid Collection + LE Fragrance Boosting Cream from L’Occitane

 set for launch on april 16th, 2014, L’Occitane has a fabulous new collection, Neroli & Orchid, featuring a limited edition Fragrance Boosting Cream.

from this collection, i have had the amazing opportunity to pamper my senses with 2 products.

first, let me tell you, beauties, the new Neroli & Orchidee eau de toilette smells gorgeous ~ i'm in love with it! infused with notes i already find appealing {orange, mandarin and peach; neroli, orchid and iris}, the scent is so unique. it manages to smell just-sweet-enough fresh and flowery, yet has a warmness to it that is not at all heavy feeling. the overall effect is so intriguing. it's simply a perfect blend of feminine, light and airy ~ a fabulous way to smell in the spring, i would say!

the other product i received to test out was the Fragrance Booster Cream. an innovative, moisturizing body cream. this gem somehow works to enhance your fragrance on the body, then locks it in for added aroma and longevity; it's a perfect match for any L'Occitane fragrance you may want to wear, but is a beautiful compliment to the Neroli & Orchidee.

other products in the Neroli & Orchid collection that also include a shower gel, perfumed soap, body milk and scented candle.

when you get the chance, please do check out this new fragrance collection!

p.s: L'Occitane suggests this fragrance layering technique to ensure your scent stays put day to night:

step 1: wash with the Shower Gel or Perfumed Soap

step 2: nourish skin with the hydrating Body Milk

step 3: apply the Fragrance Booster Cream

step 4: spritz on the Eau de Toilette

any of these products could make a great gift for yourself or anyone in your life that is a fan of floral-fruit scents. visit loccitane.com for more info!

products featured sent to me for review consideration; all opinions and thoughts are my own; pics taken by me :)

spring beauty: new butter LONDON Lolly Brights Collection!

happy spring, beauties!  even if the weather isn't perfect, this season will be looking even more beautiful thanks to the new butter LONDON Lolly Brights Collection!

i don't know about you, but it's quite happy-making news for this beauty girl...

~ whatever you do this spring, be sure to have these show-stopping products on hand; with vivid makeup and nail lacquers, this collection allows you to easily create an array of bespoke colour looks. shimmer and shine during the day and attract extra attention at night with these vibrant colors and buildable formulas. ~

the Lolly Brights collection includes:


Nail Lacquer {shown above} in Lolly {new}, Chuffed {new}, Sozzled {new}, Ladybird {new}, Stroppy {new} and Airy Fairy {new}

LIPPY Lip Gloss in Chuffed {new}, Twee {new}, and Stroppy {new}

WINK Mascara in Cheerio {new} and Chav {new}

WINK Eye Pencil in Alabaster Gaze {new}, Cheerio {new} and Holland Park {new}

CHEEKY Cream Blush in Piccadilly Circus {new}, Abbey Rose, Pistol Pink

WINK Cream Eye Shadow in Sun Kiss, Indigo Punk and Pistol Pink


what do you think about this collection, beauties? will you be adding any of these products to your spring routine?

the butter LONDON Lolly Brights collection will be available in Ulta stores and ulta.com april 2014.

info and images courtesy of featured brand's PR