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A quick trip to Chanel: Stylo Yeux water resistant Eyeliner, Le volume de Chanel Mascara as well as summertime 2015

Posted on May 8, 2023 by ftzys

On page one, paragraph one, of the new (completely fictitious) poultry Soup for the makeup Lover’s Soul, it says, “Stop by your preferred Chanel counter.”

OK, twist my arm. I will.

Last weekend I stopped by the counter at the Macy’s in Corte Madera, as well as I was actually (well, figuratively) only there for like two seconds, however in those two seconds I felt my spirit getting lighter as the elegant, smooth back packaging infused me with power…

I just went to get a couple fundamentals — Le volume de Chanel Mascara in 10 Noir ($32) as well as Stylo Yeux water resistant Long-Lasting eyeliner in Noir intense ($32) — although I was very lured to play with the summertime collection, which is offered on counters as well as on the internet now.

I didn’t, though, since El Hub, who was most likely down at the Apple Store, was calling me on the phone every 15 seconds to remind me that we didn’t have all the time to spend at the shopping center (he understands me as well well), so the summertime collection would have to wait…

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But I still took a quick photo of it as well as whispered softly to all teh pretties, “I’ll be back.” just like the Terminator.

So, the mascara as well as eyeliner I mentioned, I’ve been utilizing Le volume de Chanel for years. I believe it’s excellent for remarkable length, separation as well as volume. When I want lashes visible from a mile away, I reach for Le volume de Chanel. completely holds its own with YSL synthetic Cils.

Le volume de Chanel Mascara in Noir
I got it in black, otherwise understood as 10 Noir, however it’s likewise offered in other colors, in addition to a water resistant version.

In addition to the mascara, I likewise grabbed Stylo Yeux water resistant in Noir Intense, which I’ve been wanting to try because I heard about it on Stephanie Lange’s Youtube channel.

Have you viewed any type of of her videos? She’s great. She’s a makeup artist/vlogger from Australia, as well as she has a lot of tutorials for people with hooded eyes (mine are somewhat hooded), among numerous other tutorials. I’ve discovered a great deal from her, as well as she likewise seems like a truly good girl.

Chanel Stylo Yeux water resistant Long-Lasting eyeliner in Noir Intense
Stephanie utilizes Noir intense in practically all of her videos, as well as because I’d been using Chanel’s Stylo Yeux in Ardoise quite much continuously for the past month (it’s an absolutely beautiful deep gunmetal gray as well as a excellent alternate to black when you want some meaning on your lash lines), I wished to try Noir Intense.

It’s currently assigned to tight-line responsibility this week… I hope my stick of Ardoise doesn’t get jealous.

With These Revamped Clarins Joli Rouge Lipsticks, dry Lips Don’t Stand a chance

Posted on May 3, 2023 by ftzys

This is the time of year when matte lipsticks are snapping their gum and stomp-walking around the tetherball courts and jungle gyms of the makeup playground like queen bees of the makeup playground/world.

They run the show, and yeah, I’m cool with that, but in some cases my dry lips and I need a break. Please! Teleport me away to the land of supple, moisturized lips!

Incidentally, that’s where these $27 Clarins Joli Rouge Lipsticks live.

A long-term staple of the Clarins line, they’re shiny, sheer and — oh, I could kiss them — so moisturizing. Clarins revamped them this fall, making them over in gold packaging (remember they used to be silver?) and revitalizing the color palette with 16 new shades.

I love these, and they’ve been seeing a lot of action on my pout lately, particularly the pinkish nude shades, Lilac Pink and Pink Ginger, which choose everything. I pair them often with casual weekend makeup looks, like with tinted moisturizer, mascara and a little bit of blush.

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Clarins Joli Rouge Lipstick swatches from the left in 701 Orange Fizz, 705 Soft Berry, 707 Petal Pink, 711 Papaya and 713 hot Pink
Oh, and uh…did I mention how freakishly moisturizing they are? It’s cray-cray to the extreme, and when you have dry lips like I do, they’re a gift from ye makeup gods. Being lightweight and silky, they’re a welcome respite from all of the drying, heavy mattes that come out to play in fall in winter.

The formula lasts about two or three hours on my lips, so they aren’t extremely long lasting, but they don’t have any annoying flavoring, for what that’s worth. I do, however, detect a very, very faint floral scent, but it’s not annoying whatsoever (I can hardly tell it’s there).

715 candy Rose, 723 Raspberry, 731 rose Berry, 732 Grenadine and 73 Spicy Cinnamon

Even though I call them sheer, the nude and brighter colors do layer well. When I start with a single layer, the coverage is like an amplified sheer, shiny lipstick, but the opacity increases as I add a second or third layer, so you can build ’em up when you want something bright and bold on your lips.

I like that kind of flexibility.

742 Joli Rouge, 744 Soft Plum, 750 Lilac Pink, 752 Rosewood and 753 Pink Ginger
At $27 each, these are much more toward the expensive side of the lipstick price spectrum, but by comparison, the Chanel Rouge Coco Shines, which seem similar to me, are $35.

Might be something to check out next time you pass a Clarins counter, which is where you’ll find them now.

Your friendly neighborhood charm addict,

Karen

Jean Patou delight permanently Eau De Parfum: just add gown as well as Heels When You want to feel Dainty as well as Girly

Posted on May 1, 2023 by ftzys

Fancy-schmancy Jean Patou delight permanently Eau de Parfum, $110 for a 1.6-oz. bottle
Like a black a-line gown that fits you so completely that Michael Kors himself would chase you down to get the name of the designer since Michael understands — HE KNOWS! — that you didn’t purchase that off the “last chance” rack at T.J. Maxx, as well as that the gifted hands of a fashion phenom somewhere should have stitched it together particularly for you.

Anyway, yeah. That’s exactly how Jean Patou’s delight permanently Eau de Parfum makes me feel.

Fashionable. Feminine. A woman who turns heads.

Crisp floral delight Forever, while un-joyously costly ($110 for a 1.6-oz. bottle), starts with a splash. After a couple hours, bright top notes of bergamot, Mandarin orange as well as malbanum (an aromatic gum resin) fade to a rich floral middle of jasmine, rose, orris, marigold, orange flower as well as peach notes, before drying down to a warm, comfortable base of cedarwood, sandalwood, white musk as well as amber.

Just add gown as well as heels when you want to feel dainty as well as girly.

The 1.6-oz. bottle shown right here is $110, as well as you can discover it now at Neiman Marcus stores as well as online.

Allow Me to introduce Matt(e) Hughes! theBalm satisfy Matt(e) Hughes long enduring liquid Lipstick

Posted on April 30, 2023 by ftzys

All the guy lined up in a row
Meet Matt(e) Hughes.

He’s attractive, feels great on the lips, smells like thin Mint cookies (LITERALLY, to the tee!), as well as sticks around even when you sloppily pound down a huge huge Mac as well as fries!

Let’s neglect the truth that I just made two food references in the very first sentence of this publish as well as get to understand Matt(e) a bit better…

The Balm has come out with these $17 satisfy Matt(e) Hughes long enduring liquid Lipstick, as well as I’m a big fan. They’re very comfortable as well as don’t feel drying at all, which is so unusual when it pertains to matte lip products. The formula really reminds me a bit of the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cremes.

When used they’re rather liquid-y as well as can even bleed a little, so I would utilize them with a lip liner to stop that.

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Compared to matte liquid lipsticks from brands like Anastasia as well as Colourpop before, these are rather different. While those formulas stay full-on GLUED to your lips, which some people like, however some people likewise hate, these can be quickly eliminated as well as don’t feel so…claustrophobic. In turn, that does indicate that they aren’t rather as bulletproof of a few of the other liquid lipsticks out there.

Once they dry down to their matte finish, though, they do stay put.

Here’s the kiss test…

Kiss test utilizing “Adoring”
As you can see, they aren’t totally budge-proof, however they are long wearing! (Side note: Why couldn’t I make kiss marks that looked that adorable as well as not like the squid tentacle prints I made when I was hectic sending nearly every kid in my 5th grade class a “Do you like me? inspect indeed or no” note?)

I like the color choice too. There’s mainly whatever you need, aside from potentially a purple, however I don’t believe a great deal of people will truly miss that though.

Commited
Charming

Doting
Honest
Chivalrous
Sentimental
Dedicated
Sincere
Trustworthy
Devoted
Loyal
Adoring
Basically, I’ve got a gigantic crush on Matt(e) Hughes. Don’t tell my husband!

Which of these is your favorite?

NARS Enters the false Eyelash fray With the new NARS Eyelashes false Eyelash Collection

Posted on April 30, 2023 by ftzys

The new NARS Eyelashes, $20 each
We must absolutely make false Lash Fridays a thing.

You know, like how people do flashback Fridays on social media? like that, but we’ll all wear false lashes, and then go about our regular business.

We could posslby even start with these new NARS Eyelashes ($20 each, and being added to the permanent collection).

Wait — say whaaaat!?

Yup, NARS is jumping into the false eyelash fray with a new line of reusable, natural-looking, natural-fiber lashes coming out next month (available in eight styles). how very Shu Uemura of them, right?

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They’re all meant to look reasonably natural, or natural-ish, so there are no outrageous glitter styles with rainbow gems at the tips.

They also don’t come with lash glue, just as a heads-up, so you’ll need to already have/procure some. A lot of the department store brands (MAC and Shu come to mind) don’t include lash glue with their falsies, so it’s not uncommon…but often it’s still a little inconvenient.

The new NARS Eyelashes ($20 each)

The new NARS Eyelashes: pictures of styles 1-8

Oh, hello, Numero 1. I saw you winking at me from across the room!

This one — primary — was created by the man, the myth, the legend himself, Francois NARS. It’s an everyday, but far from boring, little-black-dress style created to complement all eye shapes. I popped ’em on this morning, just for fun, and they’re incredibly lightweight and comfortable.

I like that the lashes aren’t too long but are still noticeable. The band, however, is a bit long for my eyes, so I have to trim the ends a smidgen.

NARS Eyelashes Numero 1
Numero 2’s lashes are a bit longer and the same length on each side. terrific for a full, lush fringe.

NARS Eyelashes Numero 2
Meow! cat eye looks will pair purr-fectly with Numero 3. The lashes gradually increase in length along the band from edges and have lots of lift/curl.

NARS Eyelashes Numero 3
If you’re trying to find a lot more va-va-voom, look no additionally than Numero 4’s long, lifted curls.

NARS Eyelashes Numero 4
For gals/guys who love wispy lash looks (myself included), there’s Numero 5, which has bundles of wispy, delicate lashes and dramatic curls.

NARS Eyelashes Numero 5
I wish I had a black-tie event to go to where I could rock Numero 6. With long, luscious volume and length from corner to corner, it’s one of the most dramatic styles in the collection. this one will stop traffic.

NARS Eyelashes Numero 6
A fanned, dense lash line is always a good thing in my book. Numero 7 gets you there.

NARS Eyelashes Numero 7
How funky does Number 8 look? This delicate style is actually for your lower lash lines. pair it with any of the other styles to open up your eye looks even more.

NARS Eyelashes Numero 8

Look for these fun new falsies next month when they arrive exclusively at NARS boutiques and narscosmetics.com.

Your friendly neighborhood appeal false fringe addict,

Karen

The Uber-Luxe NARS pro brush Collection

Posted on April 29, 2023 by ftzys

The new NARS pro brush Collection
I don’t even know where to start with the NARS pro brush Collection. The face brush is $95… I mean, I can’t. I just can’t. almost $100 for a single brush is craziness to me. I thought a $38 Chanel eye brush was stressful!

I received these brushes as press samples, so I didn’t purchase them on my own. because if I had, I would be the type of person who drives to Petco to buy Tabby’s gravy in a tricked-out Mercedes with those automatic side mirrors that collapse down like Transformers.

I am not that person… I drive a six-year-old Mazda.

If I were that type of person, though, I would consider getting one, or maybe two, of the uber-luxe, shockingly soft brushes in this collection. (Note: I was so shocked by how soft these were that I couldn’t keep it to myself. I had to have El Hub try them.)

Would I get all eight, though? No, not unless Tabs scores a big kitty modeling contract.

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Again, the #1 Finisher powder brush is $95. the most “affordable” brush (air quotes) in the collection is a small angled eye brush called the #8 small Sculptor, and it’s still $45.

There are eight brushes in all, most of them face brushes, with a couple of eye brushes in there as well.

The NARS pro brush Collection breakdown

#1 The Finisher ($95) — A large and fluffy brush optimal for buffing and blending powder formulas.

#2 The Brightener ($95) — A large, teardrop-shaped brush that specializes in highlighting and all-over blending with a weightless touch.

#3 The Intensifier ($85) — A medium-sized brush designed for creating defined cheek looks.

#4 The Sculptor ($85) — A medium-sized, angled brush optimal for sculpting, diffusing and dispersing fluid formulas.

#5 The small Brightener ($55) — A small, teardrop-shaped brush with a weightless touch, optimal for highlighting eyes and other small areas on the face, like the bridge of the nose, Cupid’s bow and cheekbones.

#6 The small Intensifier ($55) — A small, domed-shaped brush optimal for targeted contouring on the nose, in the crease, and on other small areas of the face.

#7 The flat Intensifier ($55) — A small, flat makeup brush optimal for focused effects on the eyes and brows with powder formulas, and also for eyeshadow artistry, defining brows and setting under-eye concealer.

#8 The small Sculptor ($45) — A small angled makeup brush optimal for adding dimension — with liquid and cream formulas — to small areas around the eyes and lips.

— Paraphrased from NARS PR

From the top: NARS #1 The Finisher ($95), #2 The brightener ($95), #3 The Intensifier ($85) and #4 The Sculptor ($85)
According to NARS, the brushes are made in Japan and bound by hand. They’re certainly fancy-looking, right? and the brush heads feel supernaturally soft, which I’d expect for brushes in this price range. I don’t feel a trace of scratchiness. None. These are like rolling around naked on fancy silk sheets. So luxurious!

When I hold the handles in my paw, they also feel sturdy and perfectly balanced. Neither too heavy, nor too light. They feel like they could be heirloom pieces you could pass down from one generation of makeup lover to the next.

What? Am I the only one who’d do that? I’d totally do that!

NARS #5 The small Brightener ($55), #6 The small Intensifier ($55), #7 The flat Intensifier ($55) and #8 The small Sculptor ($45)

Are there other good makeup brushes out there that cost less? Yes, there are. I think with these, you’re mostly paying for the ultra-soft bristles, the fact that they’re handmade, and the NARS logo on the handles.

Sooo soft!
If you decide to get one, I really like the super soft #5 small Brightener brush (the pointy highlighter brush). I think it’s the most versatile. You could use it as a precision highlighting brush, a brush to apply setting powder under your eyes, or as a face powder brush to do specific spot placement (like down the sides of the nose). Plus, at $55, it’s practically a steal compared to the other brushes in the set.

If you want to feel these up in person, they’re available now at NARS boutiques and the NARS website.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

The nude ’90s Are Back With Rosy brown Tom Ford appeal Lip color in Negligee

Posted on April 29, 2023 by ftzys

wearing Tom Ford’s new Lip color in Negligee ($50) on my lips
Tom Ford’s Lip Colors, at $50 each — holy sh*t — are redonkulously expensive.

Yup, redonkulous, the adverbial form of the made-up word. That’s how redonkulous they are.

Still, I think they’re among the most drool-worthy, covetable things in his line. Smooth like a tabby’s tum and oh, so comfortable. Plus, it’s nearly criminal how much color they contain, and they fade slowly and evenly, too, like mystical makeup apparitions…

As a side, I’m hoping we can keep the fact that I just bought a new tube of Sable Smoke a secret, because El Hub would probably freak. Bless his heart, but he thinks that paying one penny a lot more than $10 is too much to pay for a t-shirt, so I have a pretty good idea what he’d think about a $50 lipstick.

Until this week, Sable Smoke was my TF nude lip jam, but there’s a new nude in town, the provocatively named Negligee.

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Tom Ford Lip color in Negligee

A new shade coming soon for fall, it’s Tom’s take on a modern nude lip color, and the kind of negligee it’s absolutely ok to wear during the daytime all over town.

Unlike lots of of the nude lips we’ve seen over the past few years — like the pale peachy and soft pinkish beiges — Negligee is richer, deeper and darker.

And brown. Which seems very ’90s to me, only not.

It’s a lot more of a rosy brown, brighter and a lot more lustrous than the old-school brown lipsticks from back in the day.

Compared to those interview with the Vampire browns, this one seems softer, sweeter and normally less harsh. In vampire terms…I guess you could say it has less bite.

Haha. Sorry.

Your friendly neighborhood appeal addict,

Karen

P.S. I’m at the airport waiting for my flight! guess what? Tabs just asked the woman at the gate if he could be upgraded to first class.

BIG surprise.

Paul & Joe makeup Collection “A”

Posted on April 29, 2023 by ftzys

Paul & Joe Lipstick A (025) from the new $100 Paul & Joe makeup Collection A
Believe it or not, I do NOT own a bejeweled pimp cup.

Shocker, I know.

But if I did, I would raise it high as well as proudly to Paul & Joe for providing us 20 years of feline woman cosmetics catnip.

That’s 20 years of CCL domination, y’all!

The $100 Paul & Joe Beaute makeup Collection A
To celebrate this meow-worthy occasion, the purveyors of kitty makeup purr-fection curated the Paul & Joe Beaute makeup Collection A (a $100 set).

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It’s a restricted edition box containing their bestselling makeup products…but I’m most excited about the carry it includes since it FOLDS into A feline HEAD.

I mean, I just CAN’T EVEN. WITH THE EARS!?

The kitty tote!?
It’s big, too, as well as has more than sufficient space for all type of feline woman shinanigans as well as those tubes of Paul & Joe lipstick with the feline heads that you just can’t bear to utilize since they’re so darned cute.

The kitty tote, unfolded
Oh, as well as yeah, there’s likewise makeup in the collection, like a powder blush (a light coral pink with a silver sheen), a cream lipstick (a creamy, semi-sheer pink) as well as a pressed powder compact (a light beige powder as well as a shimmery beige highlighter).

Everything is full size and, since we’re speaking about Paul & Joe here, adorable.

Paul & Joe deal with color A in cheerful Tulip (39) from the Paul & Joe makeup Collection A
But are they, ya know, good?

Yes, I believe so. quite good. keep in mind, though, that Paul & Joe is geared toward the laid-back makeup enthusiast — at least that’s always been my understanding — so if you’re a stickler for the finer technical elements of expert makeup performance, then these products may not online as much as those expectations.

Take the blush, for instance. I like exactly how sheer as well as natural it looks on my cheeks, particularly in natural light as well as in pics, however when I wear it as well as see myself in flourescent lighting, I believe my pores look kinda big… perhaps because of the sheen (it might be a touch finer), however then again, I might likewise just chill-the-eff out. Like, if I didn’t understand anything about blush, I’d most likely just believe it looked quite as well as I’d like it.

The bag…

Inside the bag… There’s likewise a coin purse!
Paul & Joe pressed Compact Duo A (001) from the new makeup Collection A
Paul & Joe pressed Compact Duo A (001) from the new makeup Collection A
Paul & Joe pressed Compact Duo A (001) from the new makeup Collection A
Wearing deal with color A in cheerful Tulip, Lipstick A as well as the highlighter from the pressed Compact Duo
Same goes for the lipstick. It’s a lovely color as well as feels smooth as well as comfy, as well as I like exactly how I can just ba-boomp-ba-boomp it on without any type of drama, however some may have problems with the truth that it isn’t totally opaque (although I like that it’s sheer).

So, yeah. If you’re hawd koa as well as you never leave the home without contouring the back of your neck (OMG, indeed this is a totally thing; I saw it on Instagram!), baking as well as strobing, you might most likely invest those exact same 100 tacos into something else as well as be happier.

But if you go ga-ga over things like adorable feline totes as well as just want fun products to utilize in your minimalist makeup routine, these would be SO much fun.

Paul & Joe makeup Collection A is offered on the internet meow (you understand I had to go there) at beautyhabit.com.

Your friendly community beauty addict,

Karen

Tan, Blue or Black?

Posted on April 28, 2023 by ftzys

The Halogen “Clarette” Suede Wedge Sandal, $99.95 at Nordstrom
I found these suede wedges by Halogen at Nordies yesterday and fell in love (just to look, not to get), but I like all of the colors!

Which one do you like best — the tan, blue or black?

Tan, blue or black?

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I’d probably opt for the blue, just for that pop o’ color, but the other two would be much more versatile (the tan pair would make my legs look longer, which is a high priority when you’re a shorty! — and the black ones I know I’d be able to wear with everything).

Fashion dilemmas…

Your friendly neighborhood charm addict,

Karen

P.S. On the subject of shoes, what was the last pair you got?

Be Sleek, Be contemporary as well as b. unique With the lilah b. holiday set

Posted on April 28, 2023 by ftzys

It’s like a select your own beauty adventure!
Can you keep in mind the last time you liked every single product in a holiday makeup set?

I can’t. There’s always that a person wonky eyeshadow I’ll never wear or a gloss I’m just not into. There’s always that a person thing, right?

Over at lilah b., they’re doing things a bit differently. It’s type of like those quick food restaurant menus where you pick two items, or in this case, where you pick three…

OK, hear me out.

You hop onto their website, as well as pick three products from their long-term line. The set istself is restricted edition, however the products are perm.

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You pick your very first item, then your second, then your third, as well as if you want to get two eyeshadow quads as well as a powder foundation, that’s cool. Or, if you wanna get three brushes or three lip as well as cheek duos, that’s cool, too. The cost adjusts accordingly.

Speaking of that, lilah b. is a high-end line. That’s exactly how they brand themselves, as well as whatever is on the more costly side. The eyeshadow quads, for example, are $58 each, while the lip as well as cheek duos are $46.

But with the b. unique holiday Set, you likewise get this truly adorable vegan clutch that makes me desire I had a elegant celebration to go to, just so I might bring it around with me as well as concern about people spilling red wine on it.

The set seems extremely true to lilah b.’s aesthetic to me. Their tagline is “With less, you are more,” which means…you know, they aren’t all about stacking on the makeup. They’re more about improving your natural beauty by adding a bit color right here as well as there.

Then, with your three products as well as your purse, you’re off to the ball, Cinderella! If you’re a Bobbi girl, take a look at the line.

b. wonderful combination perfection Eye Quad

How adorable is this clutch?

Swatches of the b. wonderful Eye Quad as well as b. unforgettable Lip & Cheek Duo

From the products right here as well as from my earlier experience with lilah b. makeup, their products aren’t the longest-wearing. That is, these aren’t the type of eyeshadows that will have punchy pigments from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. These will slowly vanish throughout the day, so by the time you get to the end of an eight-hour shift, you’re barely using any type of makeup.

I do desire the makeup lasted a bit longer on its own, since I discover myself having to do things like additional layering with them, always utilizing them with primer, as well as putting powders on top of the cheek colors.

But in spite of that, the powders feel fantastically soft as well as are simple to blend. I like exactly how they fade as well as diffuse when I’m blending them, to ensure that I don’t end up with any type of harsh lines, especially when I wear the eyeshadows as well as cheek colors.

Halloween

It was fun! — however the shopping center concept [turned out to be] a bust. We walked a half circuit, however only one or two of the stores were providing out candy. Northgate Mall, get your act together, people!

We hopped in the car, drove to a close-by community as well as busted out the umbrellas (because it was raining). I held Connor monkey in my arms, as well as we just walked up as well as down a couple streets to do a bit trick-or-treating.

Yes, I did get a few mini Snickers as well as Twix.

I hope you had a great time.

Your friendly community beauty addict,

Karen