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Coming Soon: The New Milani Fantastical Plumage and Retro Glam Collections

July 13th, 2013 by Karen 14 Comments

The new Milani Fantastical Plumage and Retro Glam collections
The new Milani Fantastical Plumage and Retro Glam collections
The new Milani Fantastical Plumage and Retro Glam collections

My, what Fantastical Plumage you have…

And your style, it’s so…Retro Glam. 🙂

Two new Milani nail polish collections arrive next month, and they’re called — wait for it — Fantastical Plumage and Retro Glam.

Um…how fun are these shades!? They’re making me hungry for candy. I almost want to nibble on my nails.

The polishes, about $5 each, will start appearing on nails, in stores and online this August.

Peep the pics and swatches below, and let me know what you think.

The brights are definitely eye-catching, but I’m really feelin’ the mint green shades and glitter top coats…

Milani Scarlet Ibis 866, Canary 867 and Peacock 868
Scarlet Ibis 866, Canary 867 and Peacock 868

Milani Blue Jay 869, Purple Martin 870 and Purple Martin 870
Blue Jay 869, Purple Martin 870 and Strawberry Shake 871

Milani Raspberry Delight 872, Creamy Pistachio 873 and Mint Chip 874
Raspberry Delight 872, Creamy Pistachio 873 and Mint Chip 874

Milani Almond Bliss 875, Carnival 924 and Sprinkles 925
Almond Bliss 875, Carnival 924 and Sprinkles 925

Milani Scarlet Ibis 866, Canary 867, Peacock 868 and Blue Jay 869
Scarlet Ibis 866, Canary 867, Peacock 868 and Blue Jay 869

Milani Purple Martin 870, Strawberry Shake 871 and Raspberry Delight 872
Purple Martin 870, Strawberry Shake 871 and Raspberry Delight 872

Milani Creamy Pistachio 873, Mint Chip 874 and Almond Bliss 875
Creamy Pistachio 873, Mint Chip 874 and Almond Bliss 875

Milani Carnival 924 (left) and Sprinkles 925 (right)
Carnival 924 (left) and Sprinkles 925 (right)

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Categories: Daily Beauty

Milani Liquid Eye Liquid-Like Liner in New Perfect Purple and Graphite for Eye Looks Both Bold and Gentle

March 22nd, 2013 by Karen 22 Comments

Milani Liquid Eye Perfect Purple Graphite
Milani has two new $6.99 Liquid Eye shades for spring: Graphite and Perfect Purple

With the days getting longer, hillsides turning green again and flowers beginning to bloom, I’m not as inclined to spend as much time indoors. I feel like getting out there in it, ya know? Playing outside. Going to the mall, extra trips to Target, the grocery store — whatever. Anything that’ll get me outside.

This applies to makeup. I don’t feel like spending as much time on mine when it’s 70 degrees and sunny outside.

Milani’s Liquid Eyes Liquid-Like liners in Perfect Purple and Graphite ($6.99 each) can help with that.

The company just added both new shades to their super smooth, long-wearing Liquid Eye Liquid-Like line for spring, and in short, they’re essentially drugstore dupes for the MAC Pearlglides.

Milani Liquid Eye Perfect Purple Graphite 1
That’s Graphite on the left and Perfect Purple on the right…

Milani Liquid Eye Perfect Purple Graphite 2
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Categories: Drugstore Beauty Finds, Eyes, Makeup, Milani, Product Reviews

I’ll Take Two Coats of the New Milani Grandissimo Lashes and a Vanilla Scone, Please

March 15th, 2013 by Karen 25 Comments

Milani Grandissimo Lashes
Here I’m either wearing two coats of Milani Grandissimo ($5.49) on my upper and lower lashes or thinking, “Oh, what a majestic pegasus!”

“Um, yeah, could I please have a Grande Grandissimo Lash and one of those YUMMY-looking vanilla scones?”

Haha! Okay, you caught me. Part of the reason I like new Milani Grandissimo Lashes mascara is because it sounds like something I’d order at Starbucks instead of my regular grande soy chai latte (no foam, please). That, and I just like saying the name over and over again… Grandissimo. Grandissimo. Grandissimo.

Just launched for spring, Grandissimo and it’s oversized accompanying brush promise a false lash look with “incredible volume,” and all without smearing or clumps.

I’ve had my eyes peeled for a budget version of my favorite dramatic mascara du jour, Le Volume de Chanel, and I was hoping Grandissimo would be a good drugstore dupe.

Milani Grandissimo Lashes before after
Two coats of Grandissimo on the left, and my bare lashes on the right

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Categories: Drugstore Beauty Finds, Eyes, Makeup, Milani

Chic, Naturally: The 9 New Milani Color Statement Lipsticks in Natural and Brown Shades

March 5th, 2013 by Karen 21 Comments

Milani Color Statement Lipstick Naturally Chic 25
Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Naturally Chic ($5.49), one of 30 new Color Statement Lipsticks

I’ll take a Double Espresso, Chocolate Berries and some Candied Toffees, please.

Oh, silly rabbit! I’m not talking about afternoon snacks (although they sound pretty good, don’t they?). Those are just three of the nine new scrumptious shades of natural and brown lippies in Milani’s new deliciously pigmented Color Statement Lipstick line.

Take a peek and let me know what you’re craving. 🙂

Milani Color Statement Lipstick Naturals & Browns
Natural and Brown Milani Color Statement Lipsticks from the left: Naturally Chic, Nude Creme, Dulce Caramelo, Teddy Bare, Candied Toffees, Bronze Beauty, D’oro, Chocolate Berries and Double Espresso

Milani Color Statement Lipstick Swatches Naturals and Browns
Milani Color Statement Lipstick Swatches from left: Naturally Chic, Nude Creme, Dulce Caramelo, Teddy Bare, Candied Toffees, Bronze Beauty, D’oro, Chocolate Berries and Double Espresso

Milani Color Statement Lipstick Nude Creme 26
Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Nude Creme

Milani Color Statement Lipstick Dulce Caramelo 27
Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Dulce Caramelo

Milani Color Statement Lipstick Teddy Bare 29
Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Teddy Bare
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Categories: Drugstore Beauty Finds, Lips, Makeup, Milani

Get in the Fast Lane: Introducing Six New Milani High Speed Fast Dry Nail Lacquer Shades for Spring 2013

March 1st, 2013 by Karen 21 Comments

Milani's High Speed Fast Dry Nail Lacquer line new for spring 2013
The six new Milani High Speed Fast Dry shades for spring 2013 ($4.99 each), available now at CVS, Target, Walgreens, Walmart, Kmart and online

*Beep!* Please allow me to interrupt the current parade of pastel polish with some bold brights from Milani’s High Speed Fast Dry Nail Lacquer line.

The drugstore beauty brand just added six new spring shades, including a handful of eye-catching colors.

Milani High Speed Fast Dry in Quick Teal Swatch
Milani High Speed Fast Dry in Quick Teal Swatch (two coats)

Milani High Speed Fast Dry in Flaming Race Swatch
Milani High Speed Fast Dry in Flaming Race Swatch (two coats)
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Categories: Drugstore Beauty Finds, Milani, Nails

Get Ready to Fall for the Plum and Berry Shades in Milani’s New Color Statement Lipstick Line

February 28th, 2013 by Karen 16 Comments

Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Chilled Brandy
That’s Milani’s Color Statement Lipstick in Chilled Brandy ($5.49) on my lips, one of 30 new shades available now online and at CVS, Target, Walgreens, Walmart and Kmart stores

Perhaps you’re a forward-thinking gal — one who likes being prepared for the next, next big thing. You’re not gearing up for summer makeup. No, you’re ready for fall!

You’ll hear the crunching autumn leaves beneath your feet while wearing one of seven plum and berry shades in Milani’s new Color Statement Lipstick line. Each tube’s just $5.49, bursting with pigment and perfect to pair with your rich fall makeup looks.

Of course, you could wear ’em now, too… No reason to wait six whole months for fall. 🙂

Milani Color Statement Lipstick swatches plums berries
Milani Color Statement Lipsticks from the left: Plumrose, Raspberry Rush, Uptown Mauve, Sangria, Chilled Brandy, Black Cherry and Violet Volt

Milani Color Statement Lipstick swatches plums berries
Milani Color Statement Lipstick swatches from the left: Plumrose, Raspberry Rush, Uptown Mauve, Sangria, Chilled Brandy, Black Cherry and Violet Volt

Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Plumrose
Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Plumrose

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Categories: Drugstore Beauty Finds, Lips, Makeup, Milani

Milani Ultrafine Liquid Eye Liner: A Tricky Tip Barely Holds These Back, Thanks to a Fantastic High-Shine Finish and a Fabulous $7.49 Price

February 13th, 2013 by Karen 18 Comments

Milani Ultrafine Liquid Eye Liners
The five new Milani Ultrafine Liquid Eye Liners ($7.49 each!)

Can I steal you away this morning for a 15-minute break?

Yes? Cool! Follow me. I’ll drive. 🙂

You and I are SO hitting up that drugstore over there…

Wait — you say you have to fill out those TPS reports first (LAME)? Okay, well, you know where to find me. I’ll be in the beauty aisle, by the Milani stuff, ogling the new Ultrafine Liquid Eye Liners.

I can’t believe they’re less than $10! How did Milani manage to make them pigmented, waterproof (long-lasting), quick drying, AND give them such a high-shine finish?

Milani Ultra Fine Liquid Eye Liner 3
From the lower left to the right: Black Vinyl, Black Gems, Sparkling Turquoise, Prismatic Purple and Emerald Glisten

Milani Ultra Fine Liquid Eye Liner 4
Milani Ultra Fine Liquid Eye Liner 5
Swatches from the left: Black Vinyl, Black Gems, Sparkling Turquoise, Prismatic Purple and Emerald Glisten

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Categories: Drugstore Beauty Finds, Eyes, Milani

Milani Spiked the Punch Bowl With Pigment! Introducing New Milani Color Statement Lipsticks

February 8th, 2013 by Karen 37 Comments

Milani Rose Amour Color Statement Lipstick
Here I’m wearing the new $5.49 Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Rose Amour, one of 30 new shades available now at drugstores and online at milani.com

I can hardly believe that Milani’s new line of lightweight, creamy, pigmented Color Statement Lipsticks clock in at a cool $5.49 per tube. If you dressed these up a little, maybe gave ’em a packaging makeover, no joke — they could probably pass for Tom Ford lippies!

Oh, but we might want to do something about that fruit punch fragrance… Wow! Talk about strong.

If fruity fragrances in your lip products aren’t a big issue for you, climb in, because these are like the Lamborghinis of drugstore lipsticks.

Here’s a quick peek at the pink and coral shades from the line…

Milani Color Statement Lipstick Pinks & Corals
From the left: Pink Frost, Fruit Punch, Flamingo Pose, Rose Hip, Hot Pink Rage, Flirty Fuchsia and Rose Amour

Milan Color Statement Lipsticks Pinks Corals Swatches
From the left: Pink Frost, Fruit Punch, Flamingo Pose, Rose Hip, Hot Pink Rage, Flirty Fuchsia and Rose Amour

Milani Fruit Punch Color Statement Lipstick
Fruit Punch

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Categories: Drugstore Beauty Finds, Lips, Makeup, Milani

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