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Sophie Martin: Nude Velvet+Mango Peach+Red Pepper

Sophie Martin: Nude Velvet+Mango Peach+Red Pepper

The blogosphere, mainly my local blogging friends got me thinking of buying myself some Sophie Martin lipsticks! I got myself three of them, one in red shade and the two other ones are in nude shades. :) 'Coz i'm practically a nudish pink type of girl. :D *teehee* NUDE VELVET IN TUBE NUDE VELVET SWATCHED ON HAND MANGO... Continue reading »

NARS Pure Matte Lipstick

NARS Pure Matte Lipstick

In honor of the introduction of a new Pure Matte Lipstick (Madere) in NARS’ spring collection, I thought it would be useful to swatch the whole shade range. NARS has two different matte lip options: Pure Matte Lipsticks (skinny lipstick tubes, $25) and Velvet Matte Lip Pencil (a chubby lip “crayon,”... Continue reading »

Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet

Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet

Matte lips are so hot right now. Chanel just introduced a (highly anticipated) new lipstick formula: Rouge Allure Velvet, a creamy-matte in the click-click case. Available in eight shades, Rouge Allure Velvets are $32 each. La Ravissante (the beautiful) is a coral pink — my favorite, of course. La Câline (the... Continue reading »

Fromental: Handmade Wallpaper Best of Architectural Digest Home Design Show 2010

Fromental: Handmade Wallpaper Best of Architectural Digest Home Design Show 2010

London-based Fromental specializes in completely custom handmade wallpaper using a combination of luxurious fabrics like silk and velvet and hand-craft such as painting, embroidery and screen-printing Continue reading »

Review+Swatches - Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Lipsticks

Review+Swatches - Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Lipsticks

I was really excited when I read about CHANEL’s new Rouge Allure Velvet Lipsticks. And I admit my expectations were high when I tried these two colors -  #36 La Caline, muted rose shade and #38 La Fascinante, a dark rose. So how did they fair? Both colors are very rich and they both had quite a bit of slip when I... Continue reading »

Kanebo Sensai Fluid Finish Lasting Velvet Foundation Review, Photos and Swatches

Kanebo Sensai Fluid Finish Lasting Velvet Foundation Review, Photos and Swatches

This summer, Kanebo Sensai has launched a mattifying version of Lauren Conrad’s favorite Fluid Finish Foundation! Like the original Fluid Finish, the new Kanebo Sensai Fluid Finish Lasting Velvet Foundation comes in a sleek 30ml glass bottle with an easy-to-use pump. It also contains the same ingredients –... Continue reading »

NARS Summer Sneak Peak: Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil

NARS Summer Sneak Peak: Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil

NARS Summer is coming soon, and one of the items that I’ve moved up to the top of my must-have list is the new Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Bolero. Anne Hathaway donned this pink-cantaloupe pencil to the LA premiere of Rio, her new animated film. Here’s a breakdown of her entire look by makeup artist Molly... Continue reading »

NARS - 'Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself' Lip Kit

NARS - 'Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself' Lip Kit

(Nordstrom Exclusive) ($97 Value) Re-create effects from Francois Nars' latest must-have beauty manual, Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself, or follow your own inspiration with limited-edition sets featuring signature NARS staples. Cult-classic hues and a mix of modern textures and formulas. There are no boundaries,... Continue reading »

Product Feature : Chanel Travel Makeup Palette (Voyage)

Product Feature : Chanel Travel Makeup Palette (Voyage)

* Image borrowed from Rakuten * A friend *wink* gave me this to last July. My heart skipped a bit when I saw this... it's so pretty! Chanel's Travel Makeup Palette contains: * travel sized mascara (3 grams) * velvet pouch * lip brush * eyeshadow brush * blush brush * an eyeshadow and blush palette (12 grams) (1 blush,... Continue reading »

Bite High Pigment Matte Pencil Swatches and Review

Bite High Pigment Matte Pencil Swatches and Review

Another Bite product! This time I am trying out the High Pigment Matte Pencil. This is a lip pencil that gives a long lasting matte color. I am loving all these lip pencils, so easy and portable for spring and summer. This Bite product, like all contain resveratrol, an antioxidant. Price is $24 USD. The lip pencils... Continue reading »

Valentina Zeliaeva by Marcus Ohlsson for Velvet March 2012!

Valentina Zeliaeva by Marcus Ohlsson for Velvet March 2012!

Publication: Velvet Italy Issue: March 2012 Model: Valentina Zeliaeva Photography: Marcus Ohlsson Continue reading »

Guerlain Mirror Mirror Fall 2011 Makeup

Guerlain Mirror Mirror Fall 2011 Makeup

Guerlain offers "Mirror Mirror," another stunning makeup collection for Fall 2011. Inspired by Audrey Hepburn's timeless beauty, the mood is all about big doe-like eyes, bold lips and a luminous complexion. Their star product, the Écrin 4 Couleurs Eye Shadow Palette ($59.00), is absolutely gorgeous. Designed with fun... Continue reading »

Weekend LA Sample Sales May 18-19

Weekend LA Sample Sales May 18-19

Line and Dot is having a one day sample sale on Saturday May 19. Expect tons of goodies from their spring/summer collections at heavy discounts. Food and drinks will be served. What a party! Saturday, May 19th | 10am-4pm 2807 S Santa Fe Ave. Vernon, CA 90058 Fashion Industries Guild Charity Clothing Sale is on May 18... Continue reading »

FOTD: Multi-Color Eye Makeup With Nude Lips

FOTD: Multi-Color Eye Makeup With Nude Lips

A bit of color on the eyes is always fun so here’s a look I did with orange, lavender, forest green and navy blue. And as always, I paired it with a nude lip to keep it balanced. Yes I’m using my favorite D-Up Wonder Eyelid Tape in Extra here! Face • Kanebo Sensai Fluid Finish Lasting Velvet Foundation... Continue reading »

Life & Style exclusive: Inside Mel B's baby nursery

Life & Style exclusive: Inside Mel B's baby nursery

Melanie Brown's one-month old daughter Madison is already living like a princess! Mel B invited Life & Style inside for a look at Madison's nursery decorated with sweeping silk drapery, sparkling crystal chandeliers and an ornate crib shrouded in pink! "I wanted the nursery to be very happy and colorful for... Continue reading »

Chanel Le Vernis Pirate and Rose Caché Swatch and Review

Chanel Le Vernis Pirate and Rose Caché Swatch and Review

I thought I can have a small Chanel makeup break until the holiday collection arrives, but I caved in when I spotted the new Le Vernis Shades as part of the Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet collection. There are three new shades being released -  Pirate, Rose Caché and Rose Exubérant, and a new limited edition topcoat... Continue reading »

Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous Matte Lip Color

Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous Matte Lip Color

The much-anticipated Rouge Allure Velvet ($32) has finally arrived at department stores and on Chanel's Australian Web site. I couldn't find it on Chanel's U.S. site today. You may remember that I gave you a sneak peek in August. Even then, the excitement was building. Rouge Allure Velvet creates another way to wear... Continue reading »

Review: Topshop Lipstick in Innocent

Review: Topshop Lipstick in Innocent

This is the final item I bought when I was shopping with my sister a couple of weeks ago - Topshop Lipstick in Innocent. It's a lovely shade of pink in the tube, a light dusky pink, matte and velvet-y looking. The packaging is the same as all other normal Topshop lipsticks, and I really like it - it looks good on my... Continue reading »

Vase Corset: Oh-La-La Centerpiece!

Vase Corset: Oh-La-La Centerpiece!

I’m in love with this new “Vase Corset” from Social Couture… what a fabulous way to add some romance to your Valentine’s Day table – or some “oh la la!” to that sexy bachelorette party or lingerie-themed bridal shower! The black velvet vase corset ($15 ea) is available in 3... Continue reading »

Review: KIKO Make Up Milano Luscious Cream Lipstick 502 Rosa

Review: KIKO Make Up Milano Luscious Cream Lipstick 502 Rosa

Bom dia! Tenho mais um batom para vos mostrar. Desta vez trago-vos um dos novos batons da KIKO. Existem 4 linhas à escolha: Luscious Cream (cremosos; 25 cores), Velvet Mat (mate; 15 cores), Crystal Sheer (glossy; 2o cores) e Luminous Chrome (metálicos; 15 cores). O que vos vou mostrar hoje é o Luscious Cream... Continue reading »