It’s that time of year again. Not just the holidays, but when the makeup lines release their fantastic holiday collections. Cargo Cosmetics is no different. This year’s holiday release is called Emerald City, and named after Seattle. Cargo Cosmetics sent us an assortment of items from the Emerald City line. These Emerald City releases are so pretty, and really usable. Sometimes the holiday ...
Lorac Party Palette Review and Swatches
Since probably November, I have been on a makeup buying bender. Seriously, it’s bad. One of the items that I’ve purchased has been the Lorac Party Palette. It is a limited edition, and available only at Ulta. Anyway, the Lorac Party eye shadow palette has 8 great shades of eye shadow, along with two highlighters. These colors don’t really have names – just color descriptions: ...
IT Palette – Color Spectrum Review
Today, I’m swatching the IT Palette – Color Spectrum from Sephora. I’ve had this palette for a while, as I bought it last summer when it was on sale at my local store. As of this post, it’s still available on the Sephora site. I have a problem. It’s a problem that I’m sure many of you have as well. I buy makeup, then never seem to do anything with it. Perhaps it’s that I get something that I’m ...
Reese Witherspoon Golden Globes 2015 | Get the Look
Reese Witherspoon always looks great on the red carpet. The 2015 Golden Globes is no different. From her flawless, on point makeup to that stunning silver gown, what is that girl’s secret? I know, and now you can know too. It starts with great skin and fab Laura Mercier cosmetics. Here’s how to get Reese Witherspoon’s fabulous look from the 2015 Golden Globes. It wouldn’t take much to ...
Mehron INtense Pro Palette Fire Review & Swatches
Mehron is known in the theater makeup world for having fabulous products that are packed full of color. These pigments are intense and bright, long lasting, and, most importantly, easy to use. Recently, the great folks at Mehron sent me one of their Intense PRO Pressed Powder Pigments palettes to play with. Whew! Say that 10 times fast. Anyway…I opened it up, and there were eight of the ...
One Direction Makeup Collection Review – Up All Night
One Direction. They seem to be everywhere you look. You can’t turn on the radio without hearing one of their songs. And if you have a tween or teen – fuhgeddaboutit. It seems as though One Direction has set their sights on their next takeover target - the beauty industry! The boy band already had their own fragrances, and now they’re releasing One Direction makeup collections. There are three ...
Tarte Rainforest After Dark Palette Review & Swatches
Lately, I’ve been noticing a trend in makeup palettes. This trend is that there are more all in one palettes hitting the market. These generally have a few eye shadow shades, a blush or two, and maybe a highlighter and/or bronzers. These can be great, if the colors are right for you. Of course, if the blush isn’t quite right, these all in one palettes can feel like a let down. As someone ...
4th of July Style | Five Easy Pieces
4th of July is almost upon us. It’s not too late to get all decked out for the holiday. Never fear, though. We’re gonna get you all fixed up with 4th of July style while still looking good, and not going too overboard with Patriotic Spirit. Check out Going for the Gold for additional 4th of July style ideas. ...