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10.18.2013

FACE: Tarte Tinted Moisturizer + Smashbox Halo Hydrating Powder // NARS Yu

To see how I did this makeup and for all product information, watch the video.

8.11.2013

FACE: Tarte Amazonian Clay Tinted Moisturizer w/ Laura Mercier Mineral Powder + NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Belle de Jour w/ Buxom Gloss in Yoo-Hoo

To see how I did this makeup and for all product information, watch the video.

5.21.2013

NEW IN: Makeup and Skin Care

Lookin' cute ain't cheap!

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3.13.2013

FACE: Tarte Amazonian Clay Tinted Moisturizer in Agent 00 + NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Belle de Jour and Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss in Illume

To see how I did this makeup and for all product information, watch the video.

2.27.2013

FACE: Bobbi Brown BB Cream in Extra Light + NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl

For a full product list and to see how I did it, watch the video.

1.16.2013

FACE: Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation in 00 - Alabaster and NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella (10.21.12)

NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella is red lip heaven.

Products Used:

Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation in 00 - Alabaster
Clinique Airbrush Concealer in 01 - Fair
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Porcelain
Tarte Mineral Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess (Matte)
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Exposed
Smashbox Soft Lights Shimmer
Smashbox Studio Stash Palette
CoverGirl Lash Blast Length Mascara
Benefit Brow Zing in Dark
MAC Lip Pencil in Brick
NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella

1.12.2013

Monthly Beauty Favorites: December 2012

Another month, another favorites videos...

Products Mentioned:

Emma Hardie Amazing Face Natural Lift and Sculpt Moringa Cleansing Balm
Olie Biologique Huile Moderne 004 Hydrating Oil
Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation in 00 Alabaster
Bobbi Brown Long Wear Even Finish Foundation in 00 Alabaster
Urban Decay De Slick/All Nighter
NARS Blush in Luster
theBalm cosmetics Highlighter in Mary Lou Manizer
MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Velvetone
Metallic Blue Eye Liner on the water line (Tarina Tarantino and NYX Slide On)
MAC Eye Shadow in Satin Taupe, Sable, and Trax
Illamasqua Lipstick in Eurydice
NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencils in Cruella, Dragon Girl, Red Square, and Belle De Jour

And.... if you love "Empties" videos too, here ya go!

12.29.2012

NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil - Belle De Jour

After a recent obsession with NARS' Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella (amazing, go get it!), I needed to get more from the range. "Needed to" meant in the compulsive shopaholic sense, not in the actual basic human needs sense, naturally. I started my hoarding with Dragon Girl, a long ago recommending shade from my cousin (thanks Tracey!), and rounded it off with Red Square. Both are vibrant and beautiful reds and I recommend them all the way. Next up, after a late night Sephora browsing sesh, I caved and bought Belle De Jour and Roman Holiday. Roman Holiday.. I'm on the fence about and might return, but Belle De Jour (pictured below with no liner underneath the lipstick) is a current obsession.

It's an incredibly easy to apply, gorgeous nude that looks great with virtually any eye look or outfit. So much so, that it's been my go-to lip look this whole holiday season. I skipped over the bold and the beautiful Lady Danger and Eurydice for this and haven't looked back (this means nothing though -- talk to me in a week and I'll probably be on a hot pink kick again.). I find it fades out somewhat nicely and gives a good few hours of wear before that. My only qualm with Belle De Jour is that, much like Bolero (and any light shade for that matter), it shows lip dryness and can settle a little into the lines of your lips. In you were to moisturize your lips well and find a good liner for underneath, I think this would look flawless. I'm still in the market for one -- and got a little swatch-crazy sidetracked during gift shopping at Sephora, to no avail -- so please let me know if you have found the perfect liner match.

[ NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Belle De Jour - $24 ]

Final Verdict: All in all, a gorgeous and multipurpose shade from an amazing, high quality range. Get a lip liner and exfoliate/moisturize your lips for optimum results -- like any matte shade, really. I put my stamp on it!

What are your favorite shades from NARS' Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Range?