Bobbi Brown long wear gel eyeliner

I cannot rave enough about this amazing eyeliner! I wanted to try something different, specifically a gel eyeliner, and this top-rated product by Bobbi Brown had rave reviews so I figured I'd give it a shot...boy am I glad that I did!

The Bobbi Brown long wear gel eyeliner goes on smooth and dries to a waterproof finish, and I swear it stays all day (finally I found an eyeliner that stays put!!). I have found that it is super easy to apply and goes on very precisely. This is for sure going to become a staple in my daily makeup regime!

I purchased this product in "black ink" but there are 9 colors to choose from (I think I may need a few more lol) so you can definitely find the perfect shade for you!

Available for purchase at Sephora or department stores (Nordstrom, etc)
Retail price: $22

Urban Decay Naked Palette

Say hello to the best eyeshadow palette out there on the market: the Urban Decay Naked Palette! Once you have this, it will become your absolute go-to for your every day eyeshadow. This universally flattering palette features 12 of Urban Decay's favorite eyeshadows.

This case comes packed with 12 gorgeous neutrals that work for absolutely everyone. Shades range from delicate champagne to gritty gunmetal, and feature five stunning new shades. A variety of textures, including glitter, shimmer, and matte, ensure that you'll never get bored. This versatile palette can go from office appropriate to a night on the town. The mirrored case also features a new professional-quality, cruelty-free Good Karma Eyeshadow Brush, plus a travel-size Eyeshadow Primer Potion in original formula.

 Colors include the following: 

Virgin (nude satin), Sin (champagne shimmer), Naked (buff matte)   

Sidecar (beige sparkle), Buck (brown matte), Half Baked (bronze) 

Smog (golden brown shimmer), Darkhorse (bronze-plum shimmer), Toasted (taupe-bronze) 

Hustle (mocha shimmer), Creep (near-black metallic), Gunmetal (dark grey metallic) 

You can purchase the Urban Decay Naked palette at Sephora
Retail Price: $50

NARS Douceurs de Paris Palette

My obsession with NARS ensues with my absolute favorite new palette of eyeshadows, the NARS Douceurs de Paris Palette.

Colors in this palette include:
First Row (from left): Nepal, Violetta , Demon Lover
Second Row (from left): Cordura, Abyssinia, Fez

I adore NARS eyeshadows, as they are extremely pigmented and perfect for blending. By mixing and layering the shadows in this kit, you can create beautiful color combinations that will make everyone fascinated  by your eyes. 

This palette features a group of delicate shadows, shimmering accents, and deep colors. The possibilities are endless with this palette: Sweep lids with the earthy neutrals and floral hues, dust the lavender and shimmering rose shades to brighten, and layer with a delicate pearl sheen for ultra femininity. You can even build color for a more dramatic effect with the lovely attention grabbing indigo or create a more smokey look with the velvety cocoa. 

Shadow look from the shades in this palette!

With textures ranging from translucent highlights and subtle mattes to shimmering glitters, this can be your one-stop palette for everyday! It has absolutely turned into mine, I take it everywhere with me! 


The Douceurs de Paris Palette is available on www.NarsCosmetics.com
Retail Price: $55

Finally! A New UD Primer Potion Bottle!

Urban Decay has finally answered all of our prayers! When I first wrote about the Urban Decay Primer Potion, my absolute favorite eyelid primer (check out the post here: Fab-YOU-lous: Prime Yourself!), I received comments from my amazing readers about how horrible the bottle was... I couldn't help but unfortunately agree with them- So much of this fabulous product was wasted because you weren't able to reach it at the bottom of the bottle with the wand.

Old bottle design next to the new and improved design

Old bottle

New squeeze tube

Well, fashionistas, you will all be happy to know that Urban Decay has changed their bottle design to a squeeze tube, exclusive to Sephora.

The same fabulous Urban Decay Primer Potion is packaged in a new squeeze tube with a precise needle nose design. My favorite shade is Sin, which is a beautiful shimmering champagne color. This formula is soft, versatile, and provides the ultimate eye prep for creaseless, more vibrant shadow and all-day wear.

Prime on, fashionistas! xoxo

Retail Price: $19
Available at Sephora (in stores and online)

Want it Wednesday!

How ridiculously crazy are these lashes?! Fabulous and so over the top, these $1,350 diamond eyelashes are my "Want It" item of the week! 

These 18-karat gold and diamond-encrusted Kre-At Beauty lashes can be purchased at upon special request at Barneys New York. 


My question is, how many times can you wear these bad boys before they get gross? Usually I can only wear my falsies a few times (because of glue and makeup residue) before I have to throw them out..... So I want to hear from you, all of my fabulous readers! Are these diamond and gold eyelashes an obscene waste of money or the most fabulous thing you have ever seen?! Let me know in a comment on this post!

Beauty Insider Gift: Too Faced

If you aren't a member of Sephora's Beauty Insider rewards program then you MUST join immediately! Beauty Insider is a free rewards program- you receive one point for every one dollar spent at Sephora. You can redeem these points for perks at every 100-points or you can save up and hoard all your points (as I do) and wait for a super awesome 500-point reward. 

Perks at the 100-point mark include deluxe sized samples such as perfume, mascara, eyeshadows, etc. 500-point perks are usually full sized; In the past I have received items such as 3 OPI by Sephora nail polishes, and a full-sized Benefit Coralista. These rewards change frequently and vary per store. Unfortunately their choices are usually hit or miss, but every once in awhile these rewards are awesome so you just have to keep your eyes open and wait for them. 

Well if you have been saving all of your points, as I have been, and are waiting for the perfect 500-point perk, now is your chance! Sephora is finally offering an amazing perk- the Too Faced "Eye Love" eyeshadow palette with a bonus deluxe size sample of Too Faced's Shadow Insurance. 

This exclusive Too Faced palette features 8 different shadows, 2 of the most popular shades from each of their 4 best-selling kits: The Natural Eye, Smoky Eye, Naked Eye, and Romantic Eye. This palette also includes instructions (as seen above) for how to perfectly create these 4 different looks. 

Eyeshadow shades include: Heaven, Push-Up, Silver Spoon, Smolder, Satin Sheets, Like a Virgin, Honeymoon, and Ever After. 

The kit additionally includes a deluxe sized sample of Too Faced Shadow Insurance. This is the perfect size for traveling and surprisingly lasts a really long time! I'll be honest, this isn't my absolute favorite eyeshadow primer, I much prefer Urban Decay's Primer Potion in Sin, but this still does the job just fine. 

Beauty Insiders: If you have some points saved up run over to Sephora ASAP to get this amazing palette! If you aren't already a Beauty Insider, sign up today- It is free, fast, and totally worth it, go on Sephora's website to receive even more information!

Perricone MD Eye Lift Synergy

One of my largest insecurities remains that I have some serious undereye circles- probably due to lack of sleep, stress, etc, but no matter what I do they will not go away. I have tried literally a million different products and nothing has given me the results that I need. During one of my last trips to Sephora, I asked the beauty salesperson if she had any recommendations, and she quickly pointed out this product- the Perricone MD Eye Lift Synergy Kit.This Perricone MD Eye Lift Synergy Kit is a set of two products by Perricone MD- High Potency Eye Lift and Vitamin C Ester Eye Serum.

The Vitamin C Ester Eye Serum ($50)- This therapeutic eye area treatment serum delivers ant-aging benefits to maintain and create a youthful appearance of the skin. It is formulated to bring dull, puffy, tired eyes back to life by restoring and brightening the delicate skin in the eye area. This serum has a potent dose of protective antioxidants and nourishment, which boots skin elasticity.

The High Potency Eye Lift ($95)- This advanced anti-aging formula provides reparative and lifting benefits to the delicate eye-area skin to hydrate, diminish fine lines, and increase skin elasticity.
Results reported from clinical testing:
- 86% reported improved resiliency and elasticity.
- 86% reported an improvement in the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
- 79% reported an improvement in skin firmness.

These two amazing products that fight dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines are available at Sephora for the amazing price of $95, which is the price of the High Potency Eye Lift alone- By purchasing this kit, you receive the $50 Vitamin C Ester Serum for free! The Perricone MD Eye Lift Synergy is a $145 value,  available for purchase at Sephora for $95. 

I use these products every morning when I wake up and at night before bed. I first apply the Vitamin C Ester Serum, followed by the High Potency Eye Lift.  I am so glad that I tried this Perricone MD kit out- it has definitely already made a big difference in my under eye circle issue, and I believe with continued use my eye-area will just keep getting better and better! 


You can purchase the Perricone MD Eye Lift Synergy Kit at Sephora
Retail Price: $95 ($145 value)

Buxom Kit: Samantha's Smoky Eye

I am in love with the new kit by Bare Escentuals- The fabulous Buxom Samantha's Smoky Eye Kit has everything that you need for the perfect smoky eye and nude lip look.

This kit includes the Big & Healthy Lip Polish in Samantha (seductive nude), Smoky Eye Stick in Smokin' Pistol (smoky coal),  Buxom Smoky Eye Brush, and Buxom Lash Mascara in Blackest Black. All of these products are in full size too, making this an even better deal! 

To review each product in the kit: First, I have been using the Buxom Lash Mascara for quite some time now, and I absolutely ADORE it. It darkens, lengthens, and thickens lashes and is flake free for 12 hours! The hour-glass shaped applicator brush is definitely the trick- It gets rid of all the clumps that often form when putting on mascara. The results that I have gotten with this Buxom Lash are amazing- I truly can not live a day without it.

The Big & Healthy Lip Polish in Samantha is such a flattering color. This seductive and super trendy nude lip color will become a staple in your makeup routine. This lip polish has an infusion of Vitamins A and E to keep lips super soft, smooth, and protected. This lip polish creates a more plump and full look, while maintaining sheen without any stickiness. This gloss is truly fabulous for both day and night makeup looks, and especially looks amazing with a smoky eye, of course! 

This is my new favorite way to make a fabulously perfect smoky eye- the Buxom Smoky Eye Stick can actually be used in three different ways. You can use this stick to shadow your eye, as an eyeliner, and as an easy smoky eye creator (works best with help of the Smoky Eye Brush). This stick is waterproof, which helps it stay put and smudge proof all night long. 

The fabulous Smoky Eye Brush is a necessity for smoking your eyes to perfection. This tapered, bullet-tip brush was specifically designed by Buxom for use with the 3-in-1 Smoky Eye Stick, to line, shadow, and smoke out your eyes. 

How to get the perfect smoky eye with the Smoky Eye Stick and the Smoky Eye Brush:
The Buxom Method: How to Use your Smoky Eye Stick 3-in-1 Shadow, Line & Smoke
1. Gently brush the Smoky Eye Brush against the eye stick tip, then sweep color back and forth on the lid near the lash line and into crease.
2. Line the lash line with the pointed tip (includes built-in sharpener).
3. Soften the edges with brush to get down and smoky.

Research results:
In clinical trials of Buxom Lips:
-86% of women experienced an immediate increase in lip fullness.
-75% of women felt that moisture in their lips increased.
-96% of women were satisfied with the overall improvement in the their lips.
In clinical trials of Buxom Lash:
-Lashes increased 300% in volume.


As you can see, this kit is totally worth every penny- I promise you will love all of the products!


You can purchase the Buxom Kit: Samantha's Smoky Eye at Sephora. 
Retail Price: $42 ($70 value)