Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit

If you are obsessed with having the newest beauty products and latest trends then I know you have heard about the Anastasia Contour Kit. This kit has been all the buzz on the blogs and on YouTube lately, and every beauty lover has been raving about this amazing new kit! Well finally, the wait is over for me, and I was able to snag one the contour kits for myself!! So let's get chatting about what this holy grail of contour even does!

You will be able to perfectly sculpt and define your features with the 6 powders featured in this kit. These powders were designed to contour and highlight your eyes, cheekbones, nose, and jawline.

There are six shades in the kit, in removable pans so you can easily change them to a different palette or replace them when they are empty. There are 3 highlighting shades: Vanilla, Sand, and Banana. And 3 contouring bronzer shades: Java, Havana, and Fawn. I am loving the look of a defined contour lately and this kit is the best of the best when it comes to flawlessly sculpting your face.

Overall I really couldn't recommend this kit any more- it is definitely worth all the hype around it! The only bad thing is that unfortunately you have to be some sort of a magician it seems to get your hands on one! I snagged mine at Sephora after signing up for their "alert me" emails but there was only a very limited quantity available.
Looks like more kits will be available in mid-May on the Sephora and Anastasia Websites. Retail price: $40.

Tarte EmphasEYES Amazonian Clay Waterproof Shadow / Liner

I have become obsessed with Tarte's EmphasEYES Amazonian Clay Waterproof Shadow / Liner! I have literally worn it every single day since I received it. This product is a two-in-one shadow and liner by Tarte. It is reinforced with high-performance natural Amazonian white clay, which is "nature's most perfect ingredient".

This shadow/liner is completely waterproof and SO pigmented. Every jar comes with a full-sized double-ended brush applicator. This applicator is perfect on one side to apply a very thin and precise line, while the other side is great for smudging the color onto lids as an all-over shadow.

This product creates a long-lasting, high-definition look, and is perfect for both everyday and dramatic night looks. I personally have this in black, and it is so deeply pigmented, I love it!

The Tarte brand of cosmetics is known for their amazingly natural products. This liner/shadow is formulated WITHOUT Parabens, Sulfates, Synthetic Fragrances, Synthetic Dyes, Petrochemicals and Phthalates. It is dermatologist-tested and a cruelty-free product. This jar is airtight recycled glass, topped with a repurposed aluminum lid, for optimal freshness.


You can purchase the Tarte EmphasEYES Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner at Sephora or at www.tartecosmetics.com
Retail Price: $22


Stay Fabulous xoxo
~Miss Glamour Girl

Want PERFECT Lashes?!

Well, fashionistas, do I have the trick for you! This amazing new product will solve all of your lash desires- Introducing the Dior DiorShow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum. This product combs, curls, and coats each lash to create a smooth, even mascara base. The DiorShow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum also acts as a nourishing serum treatment that promotes long-term lash growth, strength, and vitality.
As stated on the Sephora website, "Diorshow Maximizer is this season's most innovative, must-have product. Apply as a primer serum base under mascara for intensely curled, thickened, and lengthened lashes and also on its own as a deep conditioner for lashes at night." -Sephora Pro Beauty Team Member, Nathalie Bechard.
Upon testing the Diorshow Maximizer, the Dior Innovation Center found amazing results after only 8 weeks use! After using this product for 8 weeks, they found HUGE results: There was +52% Volume, +38% Length, + 73% Curl! Studies also showed that lashes were more resilient, protected, and revitalized (statistics about the results were found on the Sephora website).
This amazing Serum immediately primes, plumps, and lengthens your lashes, giving you unbeatable and amazing results. If you are interested in giving your lashes the best treatment possible, while also seeing immediate results, then this DiorShow Maximizer Serum will become a key part in your makeup regime!

You can purchase the Dior DiorShow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum at Sephora or department store beauty counters.
Retail Price: $28

Stay Fabulous xoxo
~Miss Glamour Giirl

Eyebrow Threading

I have been getting my eyebrows waxed since middle school- I'm Italian, what can I say- I have always been *blessed* with big bushy thick eyebrows that need to be tamed. The easiest and quickest way to do this is by waxing them, so that is what I did every 2 weeks for years.
However, when I went to college, I couldn't go to my normal salon anymore because of the distance. It became very hectic trying to find a new place to get my brows waxed, and also due to my very busy schedule I found it hard to commit to an appointment time.
While walking along in the mall one day, looking for a place to get my brows waxed I came upon a threading salon that had just opened up. I had heard about eyebrow threading previously, and the practice of this hair removal method had always intrigued me... For quite a long time I just didn't understand it and was perplexed by how it worked and what it felt like. Threading is an ancient method of hair removal which originated in parts of India, the Middle and Far East, and is now gaining popularity in Western countries. This hair removal technique uses 100% cotton thread. This thread is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin entwining the hairs in the thread, allowing for more precise hair removal.
I decided to give eyebrow threading a shot because it was relatively inexpensive/normally priced at $15, and because you did not need to make an appointment, it was on a first come first serve basis. It felt very strange at first, especially compared to waxing- It is very hard to explain the feeling, but it only lasted around 10 minutes to get them done. The finished product was GORGEOUS, I couldn't believe how precise this practice was and how perfect my brows looked. Even better, it actually lasted longer than a wax because they were able to get every hair out, even those short stubborn ones that waxing misses.



Above is a video that I found on YouTube, it is an NBC review about threading- It shows people getting their eyebrows threaded, and explains the practice a bit more.

Have you ever tried threading?? Let me know what you thought of this ancient practice in a comment on this post! Thanks for reading, fashionistas :)

Stay Fabulous xoxo
~Miss Glamour Giirl

YSL Touche Éclat

I'm back again with yet another beauty review- I just can't get enough makeup, I love it! This review is on the infamous and classic Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat.This product is a favorite of celebrities, socialites, models, and fashionistas worldwide- so of course, I had to give it a try myself!
The Touche Éclat is an award winning highlighter pen. This instant highlighter leaves your skin looking luminously radiant, while also helping to banish signs of fatigue and shadows on your face- it has been coined as "8 hours of sleep in a pen", and who doesn't need to look as though they've had some extra sleep?! I know I do!
The first thing that really stands out when purchasing the Touche Éclat is the fantastic packaging (I guess YSL figures that you're paying an exuberantly overpriced amount for this product, so they better make it pretty lol). The Touche Éclat is no different than other YSL products- it is packaged in the most stunningly shiny golden container- it looks so luxurious and beautiful! YSL definitely gets an A+ for their packaging of this product, it is gorgeous and I love it!
This pen is the perfect size to take with you anywhere, just in case you feel like you need an extra bit of glow! For best results, you should apply this product around the eye area, in the hollow of the chin, above your eyebrows, the contour of the lips and the sides of the nose. Choose which areas you think need some extra glow for you personally, which will normally change daily, and apply here- you can't go wrong!
Touche Éclat is available in four color choices ranging from- luminous radiance (light with a pink-ish undertone), luminous ivory (light with a yellow-ish undertone), light peach (medium warm beige color), and luminous toffee (rich brown toffee color). I personally chose the luminous ivory color and it matches perfectly on my skin tone- it was between radiance and ivory, but my skin has more yellow hues than pink. If you are unsure I would go to Sephora or a department store makeup counter and test it for yourself to get your perfect match.
This pen is NOT a concealer- do not be fooled of that, although it may look like one. It is a highlighter, designed to add light and glow to specific areas of your face, allowing you to look more refreshed. Unfortunately it does not really erase super dark circles (something that I suffer with). However, I have found that this product works best when used over your regular foundation and concealer regime- after you are done with that, then apply the Touche Éclat on top for best results.
Overall, I really do like this product- it looks great on my skin and gives me an extra glow. Everytime I take it out to use it I can't help but smile, since the packaging is so lovely- I will definitely be purchasing more from YSL because of this fact. However, the Touche Éclat is quite expensive compared to other similar products because it is by YSL. Also, I really do wish that the Touche Éclat was a concealer as well so I could eliminate one step to my makeup regime, instead of adding another one.

Verdict= Love it! (4/5 stars)

You can purchase YSL's Touche Éclat from department store makeup counters and Sephora.
Retail Price: $40

Stay Fabulous xoxo
~Miss Glamour Giirl

MAC Look in a Box

I love MAC Cosmetics- they are of very high quality, have inventive designs, and never disappoint. However, although MAC isn't ridiculously expensive, it is still quite pricey- especially when you buy things separately, and it is unfortunately rare that MAC offers a kit or value set for us fashionistas to stock up and save some money. Well, ladies, our problem is solved- MAC and Nordstrom have teamed up to offer the MAC Look in a Box kit!
This kit is a Nordstrom Beauty Exclusive created especially for their huge Anniversary sale that happens every year. They seem to be making these MAC Look in a Box kits an annual thing- I purchased last year's set at the Anniversary sale, and I love it! I am actually wearing the Dazzleglass lipgloss from that kit as I write this blog post ;)
This year Nordstrom and MAC have worked together to change the kit and update it with the newest and hottest trends, looks, and styles from this year's MAC makeup lines. The Look in a Box kit comes in three different options- Tawny One (golden brown look), Miss Violet (deep pink and purple look), and Frisky Girl (pale pink and nude look). Each kit includes a mascara, gloss, powder, blush, and eyeshadow that go with the desired look. In addition, the kit includes a face chart (like the picture above) so that you can create your desired chosen look.
This kit is a necessity for every fashionista- choose a look that works best for you and that you personally desire the most. I am so excited that Nordstrom is offering this kit again, and I definitely plan on buying one- I am leaning towards the gorgeous pinks and nudes in the Frisky Girl look. I can't wait to try these fabulous products!
You can purchase the MAC Look in a Box kit at Nordstrom.
Retail Price: $59.50 ($87 value)

Stay Fabulous xoxo
~Miss Glamour Giirl