CURRENTLY OBSESSED WITH...

CHANEL MAKEUP!

Love these:

 

CHANEL LES PINCEAUX ESSENTIAL BRUSH SET Nordstroms $225

CHANEL VITALUMIERE AQUA FRESH & HYDRATING CREAM COMPACT MAKEUP SPF15 Nordstroms $58

CHANEL REGARD SIGNE DE CHANEL QUADRA EYESHADOW Nordstroms $65

CHANEL LES DEUX LEVRES SCINTILLANTES GLOSSIMER DUO Nordstroms $63

My New Lipstick

Fall/Winter Lips :)

Chanel Impatiente

LISTEN UP LINER LOVERS!

Makeup Forever Ultimate Eyeliner Collection @ Sephora, $160

MASSIVE COLLECTION OF EYELINER FOR LINER LOVERS!! So cool!

According to Sephora:

"What it is:
A black pencil box featuring 14 full-size eyeliners and a double pencil sharpener to create a multitude of looks.

What it does:
Recreate yourself over and over with this wide range of rich, eyeliners in three different formulas. Choose from the award-winning Aqua Eyes, an ultra creamy, smudge-proof eyeliner with a long-lasting result, or the Aqua Liner, a vibrant, liquid eyeliner with a superior waterproof formula that will not smudge or fade. For a smoky look, go with the Khol Pencil, a highly pigmented pencil that defines and intensifies the eyes. Used alone or in combination, these eyeliners allow endless creativity. This set also includes a double pencil sharpener.

This set contains:
- 7 x 0.4 oz Aqua Eyes in 0L, 2L, 3L, 5L, 11L, 12L, 23L
- 3 x 0.4 oz Khol Pencil in 1K, 4K, 9K
- 4 x 0.058 oz Aqua Liner in 4, 7, 13, 15
- Double pencil sharpener

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
The Ultimate Eye Liner Collection comes with a step-by-step tutorial on how to create a perfect line."

In my opinion, most of the colors are great and totally wearable... you get the basic blacks, browns, and greys.  The dark greens and navys are also totally wearable, and I love nude'y liners for waterlines. The purples, and bright greens and electric blues are just fun liners to have for nightlife. The colors are as follows (in numerical order):

Aqua Eyes: Mat Black, Pearly Brown, Iridescent Navy Blue, Bronze Green, Purple, Blue with Green Highlights, and Champagne
 
Khol Pencil: Black, Intense Green, and Mat Mocha Brown

Aqua Liner: Diamond Lagoon Green, Diamond Black Purple, Mat Black, and Iridescent Anthracite

It may sound like a massive price tag, but it really isn't if you are one who buys multiple eyeliners... Aqua Eyes retail for $18 each,  Khols $17 each, Aqua Liner (Liquid) $23 each... totaling to about $269 if you wanted to buy all of them separately.  If you buy them in this package, each liner is about $11 and some change!  Not too shabby, my friends, not too shabby...

Bond No. 9 New York Promotion

Bond No 9 New York

 

 

 

 

These promos are probably the only way I would even consider making the leap to such an expensive perfume... BUT THEY SMELL SO HEAVENLY... LOVE THEM!

Moisturize Yo BAH-DAY!

Loccitane Almond Supple Skin Oil $38

So amazing for anyone who is preggo, or really just for anyone who has super dry skin and in need of intense moisture in a light form...

Here's what the website says:

"Almond Supple Skin Oil is both firming and softening. Enriched with almond oil and Cameline oil, it promotes synthesis of the skin's support tissue and repairs the hydrolipidic barrier for skin that feels firmer and more supple.

This product is ideal for use before, during and after pregnancy or periods of weight loss, for those seeking to fight stretch marks!"

My sister bought me a bottle last weekend, and it's amaze-balls! I put it on all over, not just my preggo belly... The scent is light, and the oil soaks into your skin almost immediately. So no greasy thigh imprints on your leather couch... yes! 

BB CREAM... for MEN! teehee!

Lab Series Skincare for Men $38.50

YSL Makeup Sale!

YSL Website

More Lovely Scents

I was passing through the cosmetics section inside Nordies last weekend with my seeeester, when we came across this scent... Of course my seeester made us some bootleg samples of it.  hehehe....

I like it alot!  Very floral and feminine. It's kinda light for me so I may use it in the spring/summer time...

Balenciaga Florabotanica - Nordstroms $95 - $125

Tinted Moisturizer Compact

Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer in a creme compact form! Kinda neat...

MY FACE...

will be starting a new skincare product. "New" as in new to my face not necessarily new to the cosmetic world.  After some research, I decided that I wanted to take a break from the ridiculously expensive SK-II skincare products that I have been using for quite sometime now, and go with a more moderately priced Korean brand Iope (by Amore Pacific).  This is the line I chose...

IOPE Plant Stem Cell Skin Renewal Softener $38

IOPE Plant Stem Cell Skin Renewal Emulsion $40

The links above take you to an online Asian beauty store called Evecare.com.  I personally bought my products at the beauty section of my local HMart for the same price they are selling it at Evecare.  

The price is reasonable especially for the amount of product you get.  For example, the emulsion (moisturizer) is a whopping 4.4 oz for only $40.  Regular department store moisturizers will run you $40+ for only 1.7 oz of product.  The Iope Plant Stem Cell Renewal Emulsion costs about  $15.45 for 1.7 oz, so it's a killer deal!

I'm currently finishing up the last of my old products.  I'll let ya'll know how I feel about this product as soon as I start using it!

New Lipstick

Picked this up the other day.... :)

NEW from La Mer

La Mer 1 oz $150, 2 oz $275

 

 

 

 

 

According to the La Mer website:

BENEFITS:
Luxuriously light formula penetrates deeply to replenish moisture and improve strength and radiance.

This luxurious cream delivers the same radiance and renewal that made the original Crème de la Mer a legend in a supple new texture. Infused with the nutrient-rich Miracle Broth™, the heart of La Mer's profound powers of transformation, it penetrates deeply to replenish moisture and strengthen skin. Renewed and energized, skin looks youthfully radiant.

I haven't tried it yet, but I'm assuming that it's lighter than the Creme de la Mer but heavier than the Cream Gel.  I also noticed that there is a slight difference in the directions.  When applying the soft cream, the directions don't tell you to warm it up in your fingers like the others do.  Interesting...

Another BB Cream

Bobbi Brown makes a BB Cream now too!

Nordstrom, $42

This/That

I love love love items that can be this or can be that or both.... For example, my friend recently went on vaca overseas and gets me this really really cool wallet/phone case wristlet... I love the fact you have your phone, id, credit cards, and cash all in one nifty little wristlet... so easy... I LOVED IT! Until the button ripped off :(

However, I've found some nice replacements that I may consider... I'm actually quite partial to the red one.

Nordstroms, $78

Nordstroms, $168

Sincerely Sweet Boutique, $19.99

Nordstroms, $98

YSL Friends and Family 20%

YSL Beauty

CLEAN, SOFT SKIN...

Sorry for the lack of posts this past week... I've been on vacation with the hubs! :) Let's get back on track...

I've been using Korres Shower Gel and Body Butter for the past few weeks, and I must say they are fantastic.  My legs have been extra dry lately, so I tried all kinds of drugstore brand lotions and they were just eh... Korres is by far the best bath/body products that I've used thus far, but the price tag is nothing to laugh at.  There are several different fragrances that are super light and pretty much disappear quickly, which is good for me because I like to wear perfume. This stuff smells fresh and soaks into your skin instantly. Both the shower gels and the butters are rich so that you don't have to use half the tube to actually enjoy the product. A little goes a long way...especially for the shower gel.  Korres products are natural and don't contain silicones, parabens or mineral oil... just good ole fashion (natural) yums!

Korres Body Butter in Basil Lemon $29.00 for 7.95oz

Korres Shower Gel in Basil Lemon $19.50 for 13.53oz

The best drugstore kind that I've used was Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair Enrich Lotion which relieved the dryness but took FOREVER for the lotion to actually soak in and dry on my skin.  I would be leaving grease stained on my couch and floors after using this lotion.

HAPPY WEEKEND! 아 옛날이여 - 이선희

Casual Friday!

Good morning, friends. Happy Friday! Check out my casual Friday shoes! Hehehe

STILL LOVING...

THE HIDDEN WEDGE SNEAKER STYLE.... WANT IT!!!

InStyle Magazine

ANOTHER MIRACLE IN A BOTTLE?

Has anyone tried this?  It's supposed to be amaze-balls.... 

Let me know!

YSL Forever Youth Liberator Serum

Per the YSL Website:

BENEFITS
• Instant radiance
• Increased hydration after 1 week
• Wrinkle reduction and increased "bounce" within 1 month

PRODUCT DETAILS
The star of the Forever Youth Liberator range, the Serum contains the highest concentration of Glycanactif™ to stimulate regeneration deep within the skin and to boost youth-promoting functions.

Women agree, it transforms the appearance of the skin. 
• Instantly, skin looks more luminous and soft
• After 1 week, skin feels more moisturized and supple
• Within 1 month, skin has visibly improved: tone and texture are more even, wrinkles are lifted, bounce is back and radiance returns.

HOW TO USE
Apply to clean skin in the morning and evening.
Follow with your favorite Forever Youth Liberator moisturizer and Eye Cream.

HEY SUCKER! Yea, talking to myself...

So friends... hope you all had a pleasant weekend.  As you know, I'm a sucker for "value" cosmetic sets and "free" gifts... LOL!  But seriously tho, this set is the BOMB-DIZZLE and you have to get one (or 3) before they run out!

Exclusive to NORDSTROMS

For $37, you get:
FULL SIZE ARTLINER ($29.50)
FULL SIZE MASCARA (Hypnose Drama, Hypnose Doll, or Definicils) ($26.00)
FULL SIZE EYE SHADOW SINGLE (Pose, Makeover, or Kitten Heel) ($18.00)
SAMPLE SIZE MAKEUP REMOVER

Lancôme 'Définicils' Eye Set (Nordstrom Exclusive) ($84 Value)

Lancôme 'Hypnôse Doll Lashes' Eye Set (Nordstrom Exclusive) ($84 Value)

Lancôme 'Hypnôse Drama' Eye Set (Nordstrom Exclusive) ($84 Value)

LANCOME FRIENDS AND FAMILY

LANCOME WEBSITE

Seriously, if you haven't tried Genifique yet, this is your chance... TRY IT!  You won't be sorry! My own husband has commented on how good my skin is SEVERAL times these past couple months, and he is NOT one to give compliments easily. LOL

LANCOME FREE GIFT @ MACYS

MACY'S

With any $35 Lancome purchase receive a Signature Reversible Tote and choose your 6 piece gift from the selections below. Make your selections at checkout. Choices include:

Choose your eye cream: Genifique Eye Youth Activating Eye Concentrate, High R¨¦solution Eye Refill-3x Triple Action Renewal Anti-wrinkle Eye Cream or Absolue Eye Premium BX Absolute Replenishing Eye Cream

Choose your moisturizer: Bienfait Multi-Vital High Potency Daily Moisturizing Cream, High Resolution Refill-3X Triple Action Renewal Anti-Wrinkle Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen or Absolue Premium BX Abolute Replenishing Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen

Choose your body essential: Nutrix Royal Body Intense Restoring Lipid-Enriched Cream or Flash Bronzer Tinted Self-Tanning leg Gel With Pure Vitamin E

Choose your lip color: Juicy Tubes Ultra Shiny Lip Gloss in Coral Rush or Moulin Rose, or Color Design Sensational Effects Lipcolor - Smooth Hold in Designer Bloom

Choose your eye essential: Color Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow - Smooth Hold in Daylight, Fashion Admirer, Little Blue Dress and Off The Rack, Definicils High Definition Mascara, Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover

HAS ANYONE TRIED THIS?

I'm kinda sick of my crazy permed "fro"... and I'm too cheap to get magic again, not to mention the massive damage it would do... Has anyone tried it?  Should I try it?

$13.99 at Ulta

CURRENTLY SMELLING LIKE...

Saks $80 to $108

Valentina by Valentino 
"A contemporary approach to the Valentino woman. Inspired by a new generation of Italian It Girls, Valentina embodies a rebellious Italian heiress. Cool, free-minded and careless. She mixes her inborn distinction and beauty with sexiness and a rebellious personality. Sleek and pure, a timeless round bottle echoing Valentino's art of the curves. A graceful floral accessory emblematic of Valentino's couture flowers. A refined signature spray cap reminiscent of Italian vintage perfume bottle."

and really considering this one because it smells AWESOME too!

Saks $102

Narciso Rodriguez for Her Delicate
"EXCLUSIVELY AT SAKS. For Her Eau de Toilette Delicate is a bright and captivating fragrance, with an opalescent shimmer. Deliciously addictive fig notes replace the osmanthus notes of the original Eau de Toilette, bringing freshness to the fragrance. 4.2 oz."

FREE STUFF

Thanks, Seo, for the heads up!

Origins is giving away a full size moisturizer in exchange for empty/old cosmetics containers on April 22!  Click here for details...

BOBBI BROWN FRIENDS AND FAMILY

BOBBI BROWN 20% OFF

JOIN THE CLUB~!

As you already know, I am a beauty product fanatic, almost obsessive even... So when I discovered this "club" I was immediately intrigued. It's called SAMPLE SOCIETY with Allure Magazine. The membership fee of $15/month will get you 5 deluxe samples of beauty (skin, hair, makeup, and/or fragrance) products to use, and if you like any or all of them you'll get $15 off your purchase of $50. Imagine receiving a box of beauty goodies every month, along with expert beauty advice (that correspond with the samples) from the editors of Allure... LOVE! In addition to all that, you will also receive a year subscription to Allure Magazine, which I love! There is no obligation, so you can cancel at anytime.  How awesome is that? 

Here are some pictures of past months samples that I found on the web/other blogs.

March 2012 via Smitten

April 2012 via Valentine

More Makeup Ideas for Your Wedding

Got these off the web too.... Girls' Generation "The Boys" MV pics....

HERE COMES THE BRIDE!

Some wedding makeup photos I got off the web for my dear friend!

I SMELL PRETTY~!!

I may not look pretty today, but I definitely smell pretty!  LOL.  Just got a new perfume, and I love it! It totally smells fem and girly without being kid-ish. The bottle is really pretty too...

Sephora $39 - $85

SALE SALE SALE!!!

15% OFF AT SEPHORA

NO RACCOONS HERE!

So remember how back in February I said that the next pencil I wanted to try was the YSL DESSIN DU REGARD WATERPROOF EYELINER? Well, I did, and I LOVE!~

Over the weekend I tried it, and it is seriously amazing.  So amazing that even my own mother was impressed, and has made plans to purchase this eyeliner despite the ridiculous price tag of $28. (FYI, my mama is not one to shell out 30 bucks for eyeliner.)

The texture is so soft, that it just glides on your lid like gel. No pulling, no tugging, no pressing hard... The color I have is called inky black, and the name suits it well; it is super rich/dark black. $28 dollars will get you the eyeliner and a sharpener. 

Saturday:  I put on my face (BB Cream, YSL liner for super thick lining of my top lid, and blush) at about 11:00 AM, and took it off around midnight.  I had it on for about 13 hours with NO touch-ups, and it held up well with minimal smudging, especially considering I did not have primer on my lids.  

Sunday: I put on my face around 11:00 AM the same way as Saturday except this time I added the UD Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Original before drawing a super thick line to my top lids.  Ran errands with the hubs, went out to the soccer field for a few hours and watched the hubs play soccer OUTSIDE IN THE HEAT AND HUMIDITY! Came home to find almost NO SMUDGING and absolutely NO RACCOON EYES! Took my face off around 10:30 with no touch-ups. 

Needless to say, I'm extremely pleased with this eyeliner. I give this product an A- to an A for sure, and the only reason why it could be an A- is because of the high price tag. It's up to you to decide whether or not this product is worth the money.  As for me, I will most definitely add this product to my list of "repeat buys". Good job YSL! 

Hope ya'll enjoyed my review!

BOBBI, YUH DUN IT AGAIN!

Tested it on my hand, and AMAZE-BALLS!! Bobbi Brown's award winning gel-liner in pencil form! That will be my next eyeliner purchase and test... as soon as I finish up my 10,000 other black pencil liners... :)

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Eye Pencil $24

Per the BB Website:

New
Long-Wear Eye Pencil

The wait is over: for those who want the benefits of Bobbi's Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in pencil form, here it is. This richly pigmented formula really goes the distance, staying put for 12 hours. Long-Wear Eye Pencil's densely pigmented formula glides on smoothly, for intense definition that lasts all day, so there's no need to worry about smudging or smearing. Apply in the morning and wear it into the night. Each pencil comes with a complimentary sharpener.