Fun Facts

Read this in Allure Magazine a while back.  Thought I'd post it for shits and giggles. :)

The 28 Most Frequently Mispronounced Fashion and Beauty Words

BULGARI BUHL-guh-ree

CAUDALIE koh-da-lee

CLE DE PEAU BEAUTÉ clay duh poe BO-tay

DÉCOLLETAGE day-cole-ay-taj

EMPIRE (as in empire waist) em-pire OR ohm-peer (They're both correct!)

FRÉDÉRIC FEKKAI fred-er-riq fehk-eye

GIVENCHY zhee-von-she

GUERLAIN gair-lahn

HERMÈS air-mez

ILLAMASQUA ill-ah-moss-kwa

ISSEY MIYAKE EE-say me-AH-kay

KÉRASTASE care-a-stoss

LA ROCHE-POSAY la roshe po-ZAY

LANVIN lahn-vahn

L'OCCITANE lox-ee-tan

LOUBOUTIN loo-boo-tan

LOUIS VUITTON lou-ee VEE-tonn

NARCISO RODRIGUEZ nar-SIS-oh rah-DREE-gez

OMBRÉ om-bray

ORIBE or-bay

PROENZA SCHOULER pro-en-za skool-er

RALPH LAUREN ralf LOR-uhn

ROCHAS ro-SHOSS

RUCHING roosh-ing

SHISEIDO she-say-doe

SHU UEMURA shoe-eew-ay-murah

OLIVIER THEYSKENS oh-liv-ee-yay tay-skins

YVES SAINT LAURENT eve sanh la-rahn

I have my eyes on you!!

YSL DESSIN DU REGARD WATERPROOF EYELINER

This one is next on my list to try! 

YSL

According to Sephora ($25), "This eyeliner offers the look of a liquid with the ease of a pencil. Its formula offers intense, shimmering color in nearly any circumstance for up to 16 hours of beautiful wear."

According to YSL ($28), "The look of a liquid with the precision of a pencil. This exceptional long-lasting waterproof eye pencil will stay put on your lids for up to 16 hours!"

Why are the prices slightly different? I have no idea. All I can think of is that Sephora is selling the older version, while YSL has come out with a "new" version. I'm willing to bet they are the same. Either way I got my eyes set on 'em! :)

BB Cream

Short post today... But there is one thing I'd like to mention because I thought it was kinda neat... BB Cream is all over the US!  It seems like EVERYONE makes it now.  Just in case you're wondering, here is a list of just a few...

• Garnier BB Cream SPF 15 2.5 fl oz  $12
• Maybelline Pure Minerals BB Cream SPF 27 $??
• Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream SPF 35 $39
• Clinique Age Defense BB Cream SPF 30 $37
• Boscia B.B. Cream SPF 27 $38
• MAC Prep + Prime Beauty Balm SPF 35 $30
• Estee Lauder Daywear BB Multi-Perfecting Beauty Benefit Cream SPF 35 $38

I'm sure there are others out there that I haven't seen yet.  I personally haven't tried any of the above, but I have tried a few Korean brands like Skin79, HanSkin, Missha, and Etude... All very similar.  However, I think it's pretty neat that I can run out to my local Target and buy some BB Cream if I wanted to, especially since it's only 12 bucks!

CHEERS TO THE FREAKIN' WEEKEND!

Clean Hair WITHOUT Shampoo?

I saw this in Allure Magazine... What do ya'll think?

A cleansing conditioner, made of 1/4 shampoo and 3/4 conditioner... I want to try it, but my head is starting to itch just thinking about it... LOLOLOL! I'm gross!

Nars Larger Than Life Pencil Eyeliner Review

As you know, I ordered this eyeliner a while back, but I haven't had a chance to test it out. I had really really high hopes for this pencil, but after using it this weekend, I must say that I am a tad disappointed. All in all it's a good eyeliner and i give it a B+...


PROS: 

• Long lasting (for a pencil)
• Automatic/Twist-Up, no sharpening required
• Built-in sharpener: although sharpening is not required, there is a little sharpener if you want a nice point on the liner.
• Minimal transfer to bottom lids after eyeliner is set
• Short setting time, which is nice not to have to keep your eyes half closed waiting for your eyeliner to set...

CONS:

• Hard: It's not creamy or gel like, making it a bit hard to apply smoothly. (You can probably remedy this my taking the pencil to a blow dryer for 2-3 seconds to soften the lead. Be careful not to over heat the pencil, because you will ruin it!)
• Price: $23 is a lot of dinero for a B+ eyeliner, especially when I apply super thick lines.
• Availability: Always sold out everywhere you go, which is REALLY annoying...

I may have hyped this liner up too much at first... Now I'm bring it back down to reality... LOL

Sale Alert!!

Urban Decay Sale on Hautelook


$9 for Eye Primers... what a deal!

LANCOME FREE GIFT @ MACY'S

"Receive a FREE 7-Pc. Gift with any $35 Lancôme purchase. Choose your makeup and skin care favorites."

"Receive an additional gift with any $68 Lancôme purchase. Choose your Perfect Cleanser & Toner Duo, 3 Color Design Lipcolors or a 3-Pc. Makeup Artist Brush Set."

All photos from Macy's