Category Archives: More Than Beauty
Review: YSL Mascara Volume Effect Faux Cils
I feel like I try tons of mascaras a year, and after trying to many, I know that you can get a great mascara at the drugstore, but department store mascaras are almost always a sure bet. That being said, … Continue reading
MAC Caviar Dreams
Kind of loving MAC’s Champale collection because I think that neutral nude makeup is definitely having a comeback. This time, skin is luminous, lips are a natural pink, and eyes are subtle not boring. To that end, MAC’s Caviar Dreams … Continue reading
MAC’s Foreign Makeup Artist to the Stars: Mickey Contractor
I have just now checked out MAC’s collection with Mickey Contractor and I love it. I don’t have time to put up pictures and a full review just yet, but I gotta say that if you’re olive, tan, or medium … Continue reading
Winter Fragrance: J’Adore L’Or by Dior
J’Adore is a best-selling Dior scent and was originally introduced in 1999. This year, Dior is launching J’Adore L’Or which is a more intense and almost stronger version of the original although both are Eau de Parfums. Dior is calling … Continue reading
New Fragrance: Love, Chloe
I, more than anyone else, have been under the charm of Chloe for pretty much my whole life. Of course, there was the scent of the perfume as my mom wore it in the ’80s but over the past 2 … Continue reading
MAC and Marcel Wanders Collection
I haven’t seen the collection yet, but MAC has teamed up with Marcel Wanders, a Dutch Industrial Designer, to create new limited edition packaging and new products. After just seeing the images, I have to say that the packaging is … Continue reading
L’Artisan Parfumeur Nuit de Tuberose
One of my favourite perfume notes used to be tuberose, but with all the tuberose and big white floral scents on the market, I quickly grew out of it. I fancied myself wanting something edgy and different so I kept … Continue reading
Scent Gifts
One of the nicest gifts I know I can get is a collection based around my favourite scent. It’s one thing to just wear a perfume and stick with it – and it’s totally another to be able to layer … Continue reading
Swatch: OPI Bring on the Bling
OPI’s glittery nail polish from their 2010 Holiday collection, called Burlesque, is insane. The glitter is so pretty that I can’t stop staring at my nails. Here’s my photo of Bring on the Bling. The first image is with just … Continue reading
WWD Turns 100: YSL Opium
I’m thoroughly enjoying sharing with you the beauty highlights from the 100 anniversary issue of WWD which hit stands yesterday. Today’s scan has to do with the launch of YSL Opium which pretty much rocked the beauty and PR world … Continue reading