Polished: Thakoon for NARS

1 May

Thakoon for NARS

From left to right: Lal Mirchi, Anardana, Ratin Jot, Amchoor, Kutki, Koliary

I have been counting down the days and finally the Thakoon for NARS nail polish collection is available at www.narscosmetics.com.  The colors, inspired by the Thakoon Spring 2012 collection,  are bright summery perfection and I have a feeling that these are going to sell like hot cakes…so get them while they’re hot!

If you ordered any let me know in the comments below and stay tuned for my picks.

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Photo Diary: Coachella 2012

20 Apr

Last weekend I went to Coachella, a 3-day long music festival in Indio, California.  Despite the difficulties that came with camping for the first time and extreme weather conditions, the weekend was a blast and full of singing and dancing my heart out.  I discovered new music and could talk to you for hours about the moments that left me laughing hysterically and shaking my head (but I’ll save those for my vlog).  It all culminated with the confirmation of a rumor that has been going on for years…Tupac is alive!  During the Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre set, a hologram of Tupac made an appearance but I bet you couldn’t tell half of the people in the audience that it wasn’t really him.  Watching the Tupac hologram perform was insane/cool/creepy all at the same time.  The Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre set was immediately legendary and the best of the weekend.  Check out some of my favorite snaps of the festival below:

P.S.  I am currently obsessed with Childish Gambino, Frank Ocean and The Weeknd, all of which performed at Coachella.

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MAC Call Me Bubbles Makeup Tutorial

28 Feb

Thanks to all of the requests to film a tutorial on the makeup I wore in my Shop MAC, Cook MAC haul video!  It is a very simple look and I used a few items from the collection to put it together.  If you have any suggestions for similar eye shadows that can be used for when the Call Me Bubbles quad is long gone let us know in the comments below.

Product list

Face

  • tarte amazonian clay 12-hour full coverage foundation (c/o tarte) – Tan
  • Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer – Medium
  • MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural – Medium

Cheeks

  • MAC Cremeblend Blush – Optimistic Orange (limited edition)

Eyes

  • MAC Eye Shadow quad – Call Me Bubbles (limited edition)
  • MAC Eye Shadow – Sketch
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil – Perversion
  • Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner – Black
  • CoverGirl LashBlast Fusion mascara
  • Ardell Lashes – Wispies

Lips

  • MAC Kissable Lipcolour – So Vain (limited edition)

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Shop MAC Cook MAC Haul & Swatches

14 Feb

MAC’s Shop MAC, Cook MAC collection is a “treat” for lovers of bright colored makeup like myself.  I was most excited about the return of their Tendertones since the one I got during their previous launch fell into a sewer one night in NYC.  I appreciate having full lips but their dryness is a plague.  Tendertones provide a slick layer of gloss to protect them from the elements that is not sticky and smells like candy.  Yum!  I was surprised that I ended up getting so many other lip products.  My picks are the coral Watch Me Simmer and the vibrant pink Quick Sizzle lipsticks.  You can’t go wrong with the Kissable Lipcolours either, I love all three colors in my stash and Woo Me has been a staple in my bag for the past few weeks.  It is like 2N lipglass sans stickyness and you better believe I bought a backup.  The eye shadow quads are nothing to write home about when you have a freakish collection of eye shadows.  I ended up getting Call Me Bubbles anyway, which is gorgeous, but I am pretty sure I could come up with similar colors somewhere in my stash (the frosty rust color called Brash was part of the Spice Chocolate quad released a few years ago).

What I hauled (or already had):

Lipstick

  • Innocence, Beware!
  • Watch Me Simmer
  • Quick Sizzle

Kissable Lipcolour

  • So Vain
  • Woo Me
  • Enchantee

Cremeblend Blush

  • Optimistic Orange
  • Florida
  • Restores Dazzle!

Eyeshadow Quad

  • Call Me Bubbles

Tendertone

  • Hush, Hush

Swatches and more pictures after the jump: Continue reading →

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Web Musings: Favorite Sh*t People Say Videos

8 Feb

I can’t get enough of the Shit People Say meme.  I listen to my favorites on a loop when I need some life:

Sh*t Fashion Girls Say Part Two

This guy deserves an Oscar for this performance.  I could not deal when he spilled the coconut milk.  So hilarious! Continue reading →

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Event: The Makeup Show Announces Final 2012 Dates

13 Jan

The Makeup Show announced the final list of dates and locations for its 2012 shows.  The PRO-only (according to their website: “proof of professions, such as a business card, industry license, COMP card, etc or student status is required at the door prior to gain entry”) event is the place to be for makeup artists seeking to restock their kits since many (not all) exhibitors offer discounts and value packs, get inspired and network with your peers:

The Makeup Show sets out to feature another full year of inspiration, education and beauty.  All five shows spanning throughout the year will bring beauty and fashion pros to the largest industry event with elite and some first time ever appearances from top artists, leading brands and exclusive product offers.  Don’t forget to mark your calendar as the show crosses through your state to stay on top of the looks for the upcoming season and network with industry professionals to gain valuable tips and tricks. 

Check out when The Makeup Show will be at a city near you:

The Makeup Show LA

Saturday, March 17, 2012 & Sunday March 18, 2012

California Market Center

The Makeup Show NYC

Sunday, May 13, 2012 & Monday, May 14, 2012

Metropolitan Pavilion

The Makeup Show Chicago

Sunday, June 17, 2012 & Monday, June 18, 2012

Venue One

The Makeup Show Europe (Berlin, Germany)

Saturday, September 22, 2012 and Sunday, September 23, 2012

STATION-BERLIN

The Makeup Show Orlando (NEW)

Sunday, November 4, 2012 and Monday, November 5, 2012

The Peabody Hotel

Click here to visit The Makeup Show’s website for more information and to purchase advanced tickets.

Image and info source: c/o PR

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Polished: Winter Nail Polish Picks

3 Jan

My favorite nail colors from the past couple of weeks (clockwise from top-left): If You’ve Got It, Haunt It by Sephora by OPI; Hold the Drama by Ginger + Liz; Porchester Square by nails inc; Viridian by Illamasqua.

What colors are you loving this season?

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