Sephora x Pantone - Get The Hottest Beauty Picks for March

If you know beauty, then you know that Sephora is always on top of their game when it comes to fashion and beauty trends. Sephora and Pantone have collaborated to bring you beauty products so that you can be on trend with the color of the year, Emerald. 

 

THE POWER OF PERSONALIZED POLISH $10
Mix glitter, shimmer, and cream finishes to create your own Emerald nails, with longwearing, full-coverage in two coats. SEPHORA + PANTONE UNIVERSE Color Charged Graphic Nail Lacquer offers high-shine, chip-resistant formula in the true Color of the Year – EMERALD!

THE POWER OF WET/DRY EYESHADOW $26
The universally flattering, versatile formula of the SEPHORA + PANTONE UNIVERSE Color Grid Shadow Block in Elemental intensifies with water and stays put without creasing due to the high performance pigments.  Infused with real diamond dust for a lustrous, iridescent finish, your eyes will be sparkling like an emerald gemstone.

THE POWER OF EMERALD IN NUMBERS $68
Housing the most potent, pigmented products from SEPHORA + PANTONE UNIVERSE; the Color of the Year Emerald collection, this limited edition set includes everything you need to create high-impact Emerald looks that will leave everyone around you green with envy!

THE POWER OF HIGH-ENERGY MASCARA $18
Intensely pigmented mascara in Emerald, The Color of The Year, SEPHORA + PANTONE UNIVERSE Color Watt Highlighting Mascara's volumizing formula plumps and builds lashes to their fullest. Use this mascara all over your lashes or on the tips over black mascara for a flirty finish.

THE POWER OF SONIC CLEANSING $149
With its patented, sonic oscillating brush, the Clarisonic Mia2 Sonic Skin Cleansing Brush in EMERALD cleanses skin six times better than hands alone.  The two speed model with a 60 second pulsing T-timer offers exceptional cleansing control that preps the skin for maximum absorption of serums, moisturizers and night creams. 

THE POWER OF LUXURY FRAGRANCE $205
Designer Tom Ford captures the essence of the Italian Riviera with a lush blend of neroli, bergamot, orange flower and amber in his luxurious fragrance Neroli Portofino.  The chic, effervescent scent can be worn by both women and men.

THE POWER OF POTENT HAIR SHADOW $15
ColorSmash Hair Shadow's extreme, high-payoff also boasts a soft, buildable formula that allows for an unexpected pop of emerald from subtle to shocking. Color glides on easily and seals with hairspray—then washes off during your next shampoo.  With gentle pigments safe for all hair types, invite your indecisive side out to play with color! 

Coral Smokey Eyes Tutorial

Smokey eyes is a trend which never goes out of fashion, so here’s an easy way to do any smokey eyes. We demonstrate how to do coral smokey eye make up and you may use this method for any color.
 
Products needed:

• Black eye shadow (optional)
• Black kohl
• Coral eye shadow
• Mascara
• Highlighting shade
• False lashes(optional)

 Step 1
Conceal and prime your eyes before you start. Concealing the under eye area will help to hide the dark circles and other flaws. While priming will help make the shadow stay longer. For oily eyelids primer is a must.


 Step 2
Apply the black kohl pencil all over the lids upto the crease. Do not fear if it is uneven, we will smoothen it out. You may also use a black eye shadow on top of it to  make it stay longer.

 

Step 3
Now take the coral eye shadow and apply it in the inner corner of the eyes. Apply it with a pencil brush for more precision.
 


Step 4
Now blend the coral and the black together using wiping motions. Also blend in the crease and if you want create an edge with the black eye shadow. If you have un-even edges, then take a q-tip and a piece of paper. Now hold the paper over the eyes in the desired angle and use the q-tip (dipped in makeup remover) to clean the edge. This trick will create a sharp edge. If you want to soften the look, use a blending brush to blend the edges and leave no harsh lines.
Take the black shadow on a crease brush and apply it to the crease.


Step 5
Take a bit of the highlighter shade on a fluffy blending brush and apply the highlighter shade again under the brow bone. You can skip this part if you feel you have enough shade already.


  
Step 6
Line the waterline with black kohl and curl your lashes for a dramatic look. You can also add false lashes if you please. Add the false lashes and curl them together with the real lashes for a more defined look. Also clean the fall outs to finish the look. Using the same brush that you used to apply the coral shadow, swipe it under the lower lashline for just a hint of coral under the eyes.

 

Do visit StyleCraze for more such Eye Make up tips and tricks.

Special thanks to Chetana from StyleCraze for this amazing guest post tutorial. xo.

URBAN DECAY NAKED BASICS Palette Review and Swatches

I bought the Urban Decay Naked Basics palette the day it launched on Urban Decay's website. This palette is different from its predecessors, Naked and Naked2. 

About the size of your cellphone, this matte palette comes with 6 full size eyeshadows at .30 oz for $27. That's $4.50 an eyeshadow. Although, its a matte palette, there is one eyeshadow that is a semi-matte. This is perfect for the eyeshadow lovers who prefer less shimmer, the days when you want to get the 'naked' look or for those who don't like or cannot wear bright eyeshadow. 

This is the back of the packaging.

 

It comes with a sleek and smooth case like the NARS packaging. 

Seems like the Naked Basics is half the size of Naked & Naked2. I was surprised to see how tiny it was when I opened the box. I was thinking, there's no way that there are six full size eyeshadows here?!

So tiny. This can fit in your pocket or a clutch. 

 Here's a look at the Naked Basics palette with flash. Unfortunately, it does not come with a brush. :(

You can always get a travel brush kit to do your makeup on the go. 

  Here's a look at the palette with natural light. 

Venus (soft, off-white demi-matte)
 Foxy (cream bisque matte)
Walk of Shame (very light nude matte)
Naked2 (taupe matte)
Faint (warm, dusty brown matte)
 Crave (deepest, darkest brown/black matte) 

Naked2 and Walk of Shame are repeat colors. The other 4 are totally new. 

I'm just in love with this palette. The eyeshadows go on like silk and last all day. I really wish Foxy was a different color, maybe darker. I can hardly see it on my skin. I'll probably just use it as a base. The color payoff on the other 5 shadows are amazing. I receieved lots of compliments from my co-workers and did a few makeovers. This something they definitely want to purchase as well.

What are your thoughts? Are you planning on purchasing this palette or waiting for Santa to put it under your Christmas tree? 

xo, Sabrina

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette

Love the Naked Palettes, but wish they weren't so sparkly and shimmery? Well, Urban Decay has finally made your wish come true! 

Credit: Urban Decay

 

Six FULL size matte eyeshadows composed of neutrals all for $27. That's $4.50 each which is a great value. Two of the shades are repeats and the other four are entirely new.

 Credit: Urban Decay 
 Venus (soft, off-white demi-matte), Foxy (cream bisque matte), Walk of Shame (very light nude matte), Naked2 (taupe matte), Faint (warm, dusty brown matte) and Crave (deepest, darkest brown/black matte)

Urban Decay says that Venus is a demi-matte shade and is the perfect highlighting shade. You can wear these shades alone or together to create the perfect neutral smokey eye. Urban Decay also claims that this palette offers insane color payoff. 

I purchased it this morning and cannot wait to try it out. I am a little upset at the shipping charge - $8.00. I think that may be a little too steep to charge customers. I thought, it was going to be about $5.00 or so. I really didn't want to spend more money to get the free shipping since nothing else caught my attention.  A mystery deluxe product was added to my cart automatically. I can't wait to see what that will be!

This palette is only availabe on Urban Decay. Starting in February, it will be available at other stores. 

So, are you planning on buying this palette or waiting to find it under the Christmas tree?  

tarte Treat Yourself to Gorgeous 28-piece Collection on QVC

Doesn't this look AMAZING!?!? I just bought this bad boy on QVC and it is their Today's Value Special. So go get it right now! Yes, right now!

This collection boasts 20 eyeshadows, 4 eyeliners and 4 lipglosses. They are all full size. You can keep the whole collection for yourself, perfect for the makeup lover. Or you can be nice and break it up into 3 parts to give away for Christmas. Any gal would be happy to receive this under a tree. 

This offer is only available today at QVC for only $49.98. You can make 3 payments of $16.66. 
This collection has a value of $244. 

From tarte.

Includes:

• Four 0.11-fl-oz maracuja divine shine lip glosses in Darling (a soft pink shade), Brazen (bright rose), Genuine (sheer, creamy pinky) , and Giddy (soft coral pink)
• Four 0.01-oz cashmere waterproof eyeliners in Black; Black Brown; Bronze (golden brown); Black Orchid (black purple)
• 20 0.06-oz amazonian clay eye shadows in Macaroon (shimmering white); Privacy Please (light pink); Canary Diamond (pink gold); Truffle (eggplant); Tiramisu (matte soft brown); Bellini (champagne); 24 Carats (shimmering gold); Safari (silver); Cabana (copper); Locket (bronze); Bubble Bath (matte white); Ice Wine (raspberry); Sailboat (gray); Match Point (green); Gossip (purple); Stiletto (denim); Skinny Dip (matte taupe); Frozen Hot Chocolate (beige pink); Velvet (burgundy); and Tahitian Pearl (charcoal)
• Made in China/USA

Sneak Peek: What's in my Birchbox and ipsy this month?

Due to Hurricane Sandy, I believe both Birchbox and ipsy's shipments were delayed a bit. It was a wonderful surprise to get them both today. I'm just going to show you beauties what I received in my packages and then do a review later this week. If it wasn't for my children's school potluck last night, I would have been happy to do them both yesterday.

Birchbox

-Lulu Organics Lavender + Clary Sage Hair Powder

-ModelCo FIBRE LASHXTEND Lengthening Mascara

-Mox Botanicals Pomegranate & Fig Lip Butter

-One Love Organics Aromatic Body Serum

-John Varvatos Artisan

Ipsy

-nailtini Nail Lacquer in Millionaire

-theBalm Meet Matte Eyeshadow

-bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss in Dare Devil

-Starlet Cosmetics Intense Eyeliner in Black

-benefit Cosmetics They're Real beyond mascara

I can't wait to try all these products. Some of the brands are new to me.Which of these have you tried and love?

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Disney's Cinderella Collection by Sephora

I just received an email from Sephora to shop their Holiday 2012 collection, and fell in love with their Cinderella Collection.

It's time for your moment. Discover eye shadow palettes, an enviable lip set, a captivating scent and nail hues inspired by the tale of Cinderella. Each product ties back to a moment in that fateful night that changed Cinderella's life forever. From the swish of our favorite fairy godmother's wand, the magical moonlit kiss with Prince Charming, to the dramatic exit that leaves a glass slipper amiss. With luxe 19th century detailing reminiscent of her South of France roots and a color palette that brings the actual pantones from the classic film to shadows and lip stick shades, you can experience your Cinderella moment. 

Disney Cinderella Collection Storylook Eyeshadow Palette

New Disney Cinderella Collection Midnight Hour Eye Shadow Palette 

  New Disney Cinderella Collection Moonlit Kiss Lipstick Set

Disney Cinderella Collection So This Is Love…

 New Disney Cinderella Collection A Brush With Fate Nail Polish Set

  New Disney Cinderella Collection Compact Mirror

 

I'm a sucker for palettes and polish. Which is your fave?