8.24.2007

It's Been So Long

Please forgive, I just didn't have much to say.

I've been trying to be good about not buying excessive make-up, and so far so good. I did do a make-up alley swap for MAC lip-liner in currant. It's a deep burgundy, and I think it will help me get that super dark look I want. I have been playing around with my new colors and I just feel so weird!! It doesn't look like me. I think after wearing them a few times, and having a fall outfit on, will help me adjust to this new look.

I needed a shower-cap upgrade, because my hairlines was getting soaking wet. I ordered the bathina cap from benefit (it was on sale!) but I'm not impressed. Maybe I have a small head or something, because I am just not getting a snug fit and it allows water in. With my purchase, I was able to use a promo code from Lucky Mag to get a free bluff dust - this is a yellow powder that counteracts redness.

I needed to replace my thick black eyeliner because mine was a year old. I went for benefit BadGal. I love how the fat pencil makes it really easy and fast to get a smudged look. You don't have to smudge, the thickness of the pencil does it for you.

And because I am getting a little nutso on the dark lip thing, I picked up a burgundy lipstick on sale for $8.

I'm also eyeing two dark glosses at smashbox that are on sale. I was going to buy them on yesterday to get the Let's Do Lunch product, but it was green eye shadow. I'll have to see what they do next week.

Today was the last half-friday of the summer, so Shannon and I went shopping to make the most of it. First stop: J.Crew - our favorite. I tried on all kinds of stuff, but only bought the madison stretch chinos in charcoal, and the super skinny bangles in navy and plum. There's not much point in buying anything else now. It will still be a few weeks before the weather is right to start wearing it all, and by then it will be on sale.

The other thing I got was the second product of my new skin care regime: Caudalie Gentle Buffing Cream for my morning exfoliation. Reviews once I start using it.

8.14.2007

Allure, You Have Failed Me

You can download a copy of the Editor's letter from the September Issue and Linda Wells will explain why she put this atrocious representation of the human race on her cover this month. But it is a really dumb reason, and I don't understand what she was thinking. I think I am going to have to rip off the cover, the cover photo-shoot promo page, and the associated article, and then burn them, before I can go on to read the issue.

And why September?? Why does the most important issue of the year have to be marred by this creature? Are you mad at someone Linda? Is this a big "f*ck you" to your readers?

We may need to send you to rehab with your girl, because you have to be on something to put >gasp< Britney Spears on your cover.

And she said putting Paris on would be the first sign of the apocolypse. Seriously? In what world is Paris the bigger offender over Britney?

8.12.2007

I Had to Have It


Oh yes, I got my bottle of Covet.

Over the summer, I happily discovered that I love the smell of magnolia. So when I saw in the August Allure that SJP's new perfume had notes of magnolia and musk (another fav), I couldn't wait to take a whiff.

I'm not big of celebrity perfume lines, but I adore SJP, and I feel that her celebrity-endorsed lines are more about her being a style icon than just a name (ahem britney spears - I would never buy anything with your name on it, you swamp trash which I despise)

Any who, I got a sample last weekend at Ulta and I knew this would be my new addition to the perfume line-up: players include: the MVP Thierry Mugler Angel, the pinch hitter Chanel Coco Mademoiselle, and last years rookie Vera Wang Princess, plus other body sprays.

While I love my shower gel and body lotions to smell like something I whipped up in the kitchen, BBW Pecan Pie and Cinnamon Bun Heaven and VS Slice of Heaven for example, I really like my perfumes to be deep, sexy, sultry scents. I don't want someone to say I smell nice. I want to smell intriguing, incredible, so, so igood, but not nice, never nice. (This excludes the summer - I take a three month hiatus and do nice clean scents)

Covet is exactly what I like. Miss Parker even describes the scent as being more aggressive and bolder than her first scent, Lovely - which fell into that nice category.
I'm thrilled she did some more dangerous, more glam, for all us girls who love wearing head to toe black, kohl-rimmed eyes, and sexy rumpled hair. Which is why...

The Ad Campaign is the way it is. I heard a lot of bashing on the print ads and commercial, but please take a step back with me. Let's remember that Parker is an ACTRESS. She is not herself in these ads, she is playing an obsessed French Fashionista. Note that the girl I described above is either french, a francophile or europhile, or a New Yorker. This is not a perfume for everyone, and the ads are geared towards the women who will wear this scent. I think the ads are genius. She breaks through the glass to get to the bottle with her Loubs for crissakes. And the contrast of her in the pristine white ball down in a jail cell with a bunch of dirty, grubby women is fantastic. So please stop judging the commercial on a superficial level and calling it deranged, because if it were a movie trailer, we would all be lining up to see it opening night.

8.10.2007

I found my Fall Anchor

With all my shopping for new fall things, I knew that until I found my bag, my look would be incomplete.

I feel that a handbag is the achor to your wardrobe, since it is probably the only piece you are wearing on a daily basis.

So, without further ado, I present my chic new bag and wallet, courtesy of Coach:
New HAMPTONS SIGNATURE MEDIUM CARRYALL


HAMPTONS SIGNATURE NEW FRENCH PURSE

8.09.2007

Painful Mascara


Back in my mark. days, I used Scandalash mascara all the time. I had an unused tube that I just started using and WTF?!?!

Last night, after the gym, I rubbed my eyes a bit and my lashes hurt!! My mascara was glueing my lashes together.

And then it happened again just now.

It feels like I have thick glue on my lashes, it is horrible.


I'm going to throw it out, and use my sample of Definicils Pro. I don't like that one because it has a curved brush, but at least the formula is good.


So, this weekend I will be buying Dior Show Unlimited in Blackout. I have been wanting to try this for a while, but I am trying to be good with not buying too many products.

8.08.2007

FALL-ing all over myself

I am so eager for Fall to begin, I'm bordering on obsessed. This weekend I was able to get the basics for my fall make-up wardrobe. Now we all know that I never stop buying the new and pretty things. But I was able to get the bold nail and lip colors that will serve as my foundation and focal points for the coming season.

I've been refining my clothing choices for a while now, and yesterday I began purchasing. I am more excited for this season than I have ever been. It think this is mainly due to the fact that I have finally honed in on my personal style. It is amazing how coming to this point makes everything much easier. I can see the big picture and how everything will fit together, and it feels amazing.

What made yesterday The Day, was a Banana e-mail in my box. "New Styles Added to the Sale" it said. And what would you know a pair of pants and a button-down from my wishlist were marked down.
I got those, plus the 3 Back Button Sweater and a Cute V-neck top, all on my new Banana card - Yay!!


Then on J.Crew today, a blouse that had gone out of stock came back, and only in my size and the color I wanted. I have gotten burned waiting too long on the j.Crew site before, so I didn't hesitate to buy this. (Side Note: I can't even post a picture because it has already sold out!!)

Now all I need is for this heat-wave to break. And I also need to find a fall handbag.

8.07.2007

Just Like A Bad Husband


I can't believe it, but I missed my blogs birthday!!! Yesterday C&L turned 1 year old!!

I can't believe I have been on here sharing all my beauty craziness with you for a year now.

Thanks so much to everyone who has been reading along with me. And thanks to all of you newbies who are coming to check me out.

I hope you all enjoy what I have to say. Whether it is advice/reviews, or relizing that I am even crazier than you when it comes to shopping habits. Have I become your "see I'm not that bad" rationalization?? I sure hope so.

So here's a toast to another year!!

8.04.2007

Ready, Set, FALL!!

I cannot WAIT for the weather to start dropping so that I begin sporting my new fall look.

Friday, I went into Pure Beauty and got my coveted bottle of Material Girl. It isn't the blackest purple I was expecting, it's more of a purple-tinged deep wine color. Still totally gorgeous. In my new love for deep nail colors, I'm heading over to Ulta tomorrow to pick up the dark delights mini 4-pack. The set includes Lincoln Park After Dark, Lincoln Park After Midnight, Espresso Your Style, and Mrs. O'Leary's BBQ. I have been an Essie devotee because she does whites and pinks like no ones business. But when it comes to the darks, I know that I need to check out OPI.

I also went a bit bizerk at Nordies. I got my Jezabel from Lancome. The colors are actually the same even though the site made them look different, and they are the red color. It's such a shock to see my self with red lips, but I am really liking it. I also got the lipliner in Enchantment from the Fall collection. It's great because it has a brush on the other end.

My gift with purchase is fab too. My favorite is Beach Plum Juicy Tube. I can get my dark fix with the easy application of a gloss. It also has Amande Sucree Lipstick, a really pretty deep bronze, Definicils Pro Mascara, Bi-Facil, Star Bronzer (super pretty), and eyeshadow quad with filigree, impress, best dressed and faux pas.

I also went to MAC to finally pick up my Novel Twist purchase. I went for my Rushmetal Pigment as well. I was going to get CocoMotion, but when I tried it on my lips it looked like poop. I ended up getting Gold Mine instead, and got the clear lipglass refill so that I could make a gloss with the pigment. Right now it is a really pretty sheer golden color. I might see how it looks with more pigment added to it. It's really cool how easy it is to make a lipgloss with pigment, and it turns out awesome. If you have one you really like, try this!!

Even though I am loving this whole dark lip thing, I'm still addicted to pale pinks, and I got Lightswitch from the 3D collection. This is the kind of pink I dream of. Shimmery without visible flecks, pigmented but still sheer. The perfect light pink to make my lips look full and sexy. This is going to look amazing with a seriously dark eye. I can't wait to do this look tomorrow.

My last Nordies counter was Chanel. Tulipe Noire is supposedly the Black Satin of this season, so I had to see it. Unfortunately they didn't have any. I saw a picture of it when I got home, and since it has shimmer in it, I know I won't like it. I did try on Lotus Rouge, which is a beautiful red, but it wasn't special enough for me to pay $19 for it.

If you remember, a few months ago I said I was going to use up the skin care products I had and then only buy L'Occitane and Caudalie. Today was my first full-size purchase: L'Occitane Shea Ultra Rich Eye Cream. I love how gentle and moisturizing this product is. I don't need to spend the $$$ yet on anti-aging creams, but this one should keep my skin nice and supple, and thus keep the wrinkles at bay.

I'm also gearing up for my fall wardrobe, I've pick out some pieces from Banana and ripped out all the things I want from the J.Crew catalog. 70 degrees, I'm waiting for you...

8.02.2007

Ch-Ch-Changes

Sorry I haven't posted in so long!! Hubbie and I took a long weekend to visit his family. Got back to work and I have been swamped!! I'm still not done catching up, but I had to carve out a few minutes to post.

It seems that every season there is one object that just sets my tone of style. Last fall, it was all about purple. This spring/summer my pink "Palm Beach Princess" shoes led me down a very Lilly & Preppy path.

This season is bringing about some major changes in my style. I adore black clothing for the colder months. I think a black monochromatic look is so chic, especially for the office. But when it comes to my lips and nails, I have been a die-hard the paler the better kind of gal.

But the winds have changed, and I think maybe I am maturing a little too.

My defining moment product was seeing Essie's new Material Girl on AllLacqueredUp. I have been intrigued by the whole dark polish trend. I even bought a bottle of black polish, but it felt too harsh. Then I saw this blackest purple color and I knew I had found what I needed. Plus the name is just too spot on for me to pass. The color isn't out for another month, but I can't wait for September to begin my transformation into some serious vampy glamour, meow!!

A week after having my moment with that polish, I found a lipstick in Allure that looks like the perfect compliment. Even more weary than I am about dark nail polish, I have been adament on the whole red lips deal. Lancome's Jezebel is a black cherry like color, and I think this is the year when I will feel confident wearing such a bold color. Two of their lipsticks have this color, one looks more red, the other more purple. I will have to try on both before I decide which one suites me.

So, Rain Rain come my way, take away this Heat today. Because I can't wait for Fall!!

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