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The limited edition Stila Travel Palette in Trendsetting in Tokyo, ($10).
The Trendsetting in Tokyo palette includes: Sake eyeshadow (a shimmery beige), Kawai eyeshadow (a shimmery pink), Shibuya eyeshadow (a shimmery blue), Peace Sign eyeshadow (a shimmery black) and Convertible Color in Sakura (a pink limited edition shade).
Thanks to MBB reader Danielle for giving the heads up! 🙂
Pictures, collection information and swatches (just a few!) of the new Dolce & Gabbana Sicilian Lace Collection for fall 2010, available mid-August at select Saks Fifth Avenue stores.
Eyes
Smooth Eyeshadow Quad in Nude (repromote), $59
Lips
Classic Cream Lipstick in Caramel (new), $30
Shine Lipstick in Perfection (repromote), $30
Ultra Shine Lipgloss in Caramel (new), $30
Face
Sicilian Lace Bronzer (new, limited edition), $49
Nails
Intense Nail Lacquer in Perfection (new), $20
Smooth Eyeshadow Quad in Nude
Classic Cream Lipstick in Caramel
Shine Lipstick in Perfection
Ultra Shine Lipgloss in Caramel
Sicilian Lace Bronzer
Intense Nail Lacquer in Perfection
Here’s some swatches of the Nude quad, too! 🙂
See anything here you like? I looove neutrals and nudes so I’m really excited about this collection.
I’m chalking up my spur-of-the-moment decision to get $40 YSL Touche Eclat to temporary insanity.
I know a lot of women swear by the stuff — a versatile liquid face product (available in four shades) designed to work as a concealer, highlighter, eyeshadow base and even a lip primer — but when I tried it for the first time years ago, I wasn’t wowed.
“I’m older and wiser now,” I thought. “Maybe I should give it another try.”
Like Mulder from the X-Files, I REALLY wanted to believe. The product’s so popular that the company says they sell one every 20 seconds worldwide!
YSL Touche Elcat in shade 3
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They say you learn something new every day (learning is fundamental, yo!). Among my Monday epiphanies…
Before my PMS-fueled junk food fest/impromptu photo session with Tabs earlier today, I tried on both of the aforementioned tidbits from Boots.
One of six Eye Colour duos in the Boots Botanics makeup line, Velvet Pansy’s shimmery purple and pink shades caress my skin with color, but they don’t feel quite as fine as the Boots Stay Perfect Shadow single I recently tried in Khaki. Not a problem, though, as both of the shadows in the duo blend together like they were cut from the same cloth.
Lip Glace in Marshmallow, a sheer and shimmery pink gloss, gets gold stars 
from me for its thin, non-sticky texture, even though it only lasts about two hours (which isn’t entirely unusual for a thin gloss), but its strong fruit punch flavor and scent might be a turnoff for some.
Boots Botanics Eye Colour Duo in Velvet Pansy
Boots No7 Lip Glace in Marshmallow
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Most of my college memories have faded into a fuzzy, frosty haze, but the chaotic mornings I spent rushing to get ready before early lectures remain fresh, fresh, fresh!
The drill was always the same: after rolling out of bed, I’d pull my hair into a ponytail, grab a pair of sunglasses, stuff my makeup bag into my backpack (hoping to get ready in the girl’s bathroom before class), and sprint to catch the bus. 🙂
If you foresee a similarly hectic schedule this fall, think about streamlining, and consider adding the Tarte Lock & Roll Creaseless Eyeshadow Duos ($17 each) to your beauty routine.
With a cream shadow base on one end and an eyeshadow rollerball on the other, the nine dual-tipped shimmery shadows work like magic wands in the hurried hands of someone in a rush.
The duos, which have been part of Tarte’s permanent line for a while, make quick work of simple makeup looks because they don’t require a separate brush (the cream shadow ends already have one).
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Not too shabby, tabby. 🙂 Great for a Monday!
I sure do. A big silver “K” and two tiny stuffed creatures — one’s a ghost with a clover coming out of his butt, and the other’s a lemur wearing a green t-shirt.
Sprawl out on the couch with a good book.
My wedding ring and a silver Tiffany bracelet.
I’d like to work as a fashion photographer or photojournalist, but at this point in my life both ideas seem kinda far-fetched…
I’m guessing you know my answer to this one already…
Yes, but only when I’m wearing contacts. I’m not a big fan of prescription sunglasses.
Mostly at night unless I exercise early in the day.
Tea, moisturizer and my boys (El Hub and Tabs)… Oops! I guess that’s actually four things.
Stay mindful of the time I spend on tasks, try to eat extra servings of fruits and veggies (fiber is your BFF!), prepare at least one vegan meal, and remember to smile.
Guess what? After spending most of last weekend either ignoring or biting me, Tabs has again deemed me worthy of his presence. Shocking, I know. He’s in my lap, purring up a storm and chirping contented little meows. We’ll see how long it lasts, heh.
Okay, I believe that’s enough crazy cat lady nonsense for one morning. 🙂 Let’s get down to more important things like what you’re doing this week. Please fill me in by filling out the Monday Poll. It’s pretty easy — just copy the list below, and paste it with your answers in the comments.
1. Mood:
2. Do you have anything other than keys on your keychain?
3. If you could take today off and do whatever you wanted to, what would you do?
4. Are you wearing any jewelry right now?
5. What’s one thing you recently realized about yourself?
6. Do you have a website or blog? If you do, please share its name with me, the address and what topics it covers.
7. Do you ever wear sunglasses?
8. Shower in the morning or at night?
9. Three things you couldn’t (or wouldn’t want to) live without?
10. Weekly goals:
It’s the beginning of a new month, friend. What do you say we make it a good one?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Tarte just kicked off a friends and family sale online at tartecosmetics.com. Receive 40% off of all purchases sitewide from August 2 to August 9, 2010, by entering code FFAUG at checkout.
Something to consider: Tarte Lock & Roll Creaseless Eyeshadow Duo in Moss, $17 (pictured above).
Happy shopping. 🙂
