The Beauty Look Book

NARS 413 Blkr and Lhasa Single Eyeshadows

2012-02-12T01:25:00.000-08:00

This spring NARS has released two gorgeous dove-grey shimmer shadows with a tinge of lavender in 413 Blkr and Lhasa ($24 each for 0,07 oz/2.2 g). Both shades are similar with just slight differences between them, but equally gorgeous. 413 Blkr is the latest addition to the NARS 413 Blkr Collection which is exclusive to the NARS boutique on Bleeker Street in New York and Narscosmetics.com. Lhasa

Barneys Love Yourself Beauty Event: February 9 to 11

2012-02-10T17:56:00.000-08:00

This might be old news, but in case you haven't heard, Barneys is having their beauty event going on right now. It ends Saturday the 11th and if you have a wishlist going, I highly recommend you call your nearest store to see if they have any left. With a $200 purchase you get an awesome goody bag filled with great samples including full-sized products. Check Barneys.com for the details or call

Le Labo Fragrance Samples

2012-02-09T22:23:00.000-08:00

My newest discovery: fragrance samples for purchase, direct from Le Labo online, samples are $5 each for 1.5 ml (0.05 fl oz). I really like their economical creative packaging. Each vial comes packed in a cardboard sleeve/tube with a lab sticker. Even better is the fact that each vial comes with a spritzer for easy application. I love that shipping was included in the price (or rather that I was

Laura Mercier Très Chic Nail Lacquers for Spring 2012

2012-02-07T22:38:00.000-08:00

Laura Mercier's new nail polishes from her Très Chic Collection this spring are the perfect mixture of bright and colorful but manage to be soft enough to be appropriate for work. I have a couple nail polishes from past limited collections and wish she would introduce a permanent line (or sprinkle a few more releases here and there for nails). There are 5 new shades for spring, all limited

Fragrance Collection To Date

2012-02-06T18:23:00.000-08:00

Photographed in one post by request: my fragrance collection. All 15 fragrances I own (minus one from Tocca which I gifted away and not including the little tiny samples I have accumulated). Where reviews are applicable I will link them. All photos were taken with my iPhone 4S Hipstamatic App. Row 1:Tom Ford Violet Blonde L’Artisan L’Été en Douce Jo Malone Sakura Cherry Blossom Row 2:Chloe

Tom Ford Lip Glosses: Naked, Crushed Rose, Sahara Pink, Peach Absolut & Sugar Pink

2012-02-05T09:58:00.000-08:00

Tom Ford Beauty is still relatively new in the US. The entire cosmetic line was launched first at select Neiman Marcus stores and Bergdorf Goodman and now appears to be trickling into other retailers. Ever since the launch I've searched for reviews, swatches and photos online but to date have not found much on the Lip Glosses by Tom Ford. Perhaps it's the exclusivity and high price tag of $45 a

L'Artisan L'Été en Douce Eau de Toilette

2012-02-03T12:30:00.000-08:00

Continuing my Barneys obsessions with my newest fragrance discovery is a feature on L'Artisan L'Été en Douce Eau de Toilette ($100 for 50 ml/1.7 fl oz). L'Artisan says that L'Été en Douce is "all about purity and light" and I couldn't agree more. After having fallen in love with the holiday trio (featured here), I was determined to pick up something full-sized from L'Artisan at Barneys. This

Sunday Riley Blushing and Honest

2012-01-31T07:30:00.000-08:00

Sunday Riley Blushes have me thoroughly impressed. While at Barneys I thought all the blushes looked amazing but limited myself to just two. (After all I caved on four of her eyeshadows, reviewed a few days ago here.) I purchased Blushing, a soft light natural glowing pink on the left, and Honest, a shimmering tawny peach on the right ($30 each for 0.1 oz/3 g). Both come packaged in a sturdy

Dior 5-Colour Eyeshadow in Royal Kaki 454

2012-01-29T13:00:00.000-08:00

Dior Royal Kaki 454 is another quint that has been released as part of Dior's New Look Collection. I purchased this sight unseen hoping it wouldn't be too cool-toned. Some websites show this labeled as "Royal Khaki" but I looked at the compact, and it's named "Royal Kaki." The colors in the quint on my skin: Sharp shimmery cool white Yellow-tinged gold shimmer with slight olive tones Khaki green

Dior 5-Colour Eyeshadow in Grège 734

2012-01-28T22:51:00.000-08:00

Dior Grège 734 is a stunning soft satiny neutral quint. I think this is a must-have for any neutral lover, especially if you're a fan of Dior eyeshadows. I found mine online at Sephora.com ($59 for 6 g/ 0.21 oz, made in France). It has a soft earthy feel with a mixture of shimmer and satiny shades. I personally find the combination of the colors unique, descriptions of each shade:Soft warm tan

Dior New Look Collection 5-Colour Eyeshadows: Grège 734 and Royal Kaki 454

2012-01-28T17:30:00.000-08:00

Dior's latest release is a New Look Collection which includes a new formula of DiorShow Mascara and four new quints. If you don't follow Rouge Deluxe already, I highly recommend you do. I found out about this upcoming release on her blog. My love for shimmery neutrals is still going strong and I ordered the neutral options in Grège 734 and Royal Kaki 454 from Sephora.com last week (gotta love

Byredo Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum

2012-01-27T21:30:00.000-08:00

Barneys New York has quickly become my new favorite playground. I adore their fragrance selection and the L'Artisan, Serge Lutens and Byredo counters have been the highlights of my trips to LA. I had been eyeing Byredo's Gypsy Water for over six months before I finally decided to purchase. My first experience with the line was last June in Beverly Hills. Within minutes of arriving instore I

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks in Wild Rose and Rose Gold

2012-01-23T21:00:00.000-08:00

Bobbi Brown has released two new limited-edition Shimmer Bricks in Wild Rose and Rose Gold ($39 each for .4 oz/10.3 g, hand made in Italy). I first saw the preview on Rouge Deluxe and having a weakness for all things shimmery, immediately ordered these once they arrived on Nordstrom.com. Wild Rose is a soft pinkish rose with high shimmer (on the left) and Rose Gold is a shimmery beige warm

Sunday Riley Eye Shadow Comparisons

2012-01-22T08:11:00.000-08:00

A few swatched comparisons to help give you a better idea of the colors from my recent Sunday Riley Eyeshadow haul. First set, Fool's Gold and Burnt Eggplant comparisons, left to right: Sunday Riley Fool's Gold, Burberry Midnight Brown, NARS Mekong, Bobbi Brown Black Cocoa, Sunday Riley Burnt Eggplant, MAC Circa Plum Pigment, Edward Bess Mystery and Burberry Taupe Brown Second set, Lady Godiva

Sunday Riley Prismasilk Eye Color: Lady Godiva, Fool's Gold, Leprechaun & Burnt Eggplant

2012-01-20T19:15:00.000-08:00

Sunday Riley Prismasilk Eye Colors are finely milled and richly pigmented eyeshadows. I fell in love with Leprechaun on The Non-Blonde and agree whole-heartedly with her review. While at Barneys I was particularly impressed by the color selection and I had similar challenges to Gaia narrowing down my initial picks. I of course was drawn to the more complex shimmer neutrals and picked out Lady

Sunday Riley at Barneys New York Beverly Hills

2012-01-20T11:45:00.000-08:00

It was the week before Christmas when I had a gift card burning a hole in my pocket. I was browsing Barneys.com when I came across a new brand of eyeshadow, by Sunday Riley. I instantly searched for reviews and more information and The Non-Blonde perfectly timed her review of Blushing Blush by Sunday Riley. When she raves, I listen. I was instantly intrigued but couldn't bring myself to buy the

Latest: Edward Bess Now Available on Sephora.com

2012-01-18T11:31:00.000-08:00

I have great news for everyone! Edward Bess is now available on Sephora.com! The latest from the Edward Bess team ... "Following huge success in Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, Edward Bess is expanding into Sephora, launching on Sephora.com this January 2012 and will debut in store in early May 2012. As the Edward Bess brand extends its reach, Edward is excited to continue to share

Edward Bess Quad Royale in Monte Carlo 02

2012-01-16T10:30:00.000-08:00

This past weekend I had a much needed girls'-day-out in LA. On our list was a stop at Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills to check out the newly launched Tom Ford beauty line and of course our favorite girls at the Edward Bess counter. I didn't expect to see anything new from his line (although I've been eagerly waiting for his eye bases to be released) but spotted a new Quad Royale in Monte Carlo 02 a

Le Métier de Beauté Resort 2012: Jet Set Sheer Brilliance Glosses in HibisKiss and Orange Juiced

2012-01-11T19:24:00.000-08:00

This spring Le Métier de Beauté and Ken Downing of Neiman Marcus have created bold and bright lip and cheek colors for Resort 2012 with their Jet Set Collection. There are two new Sheer Brilliance Glosses ($32 each) that come in two juicy shades: Orange Juiced, a hot golden orange glow, and HibisKiss, a sheer but bright fuschia red. Both come in that classic sheer Le Métier glow infused with

Dior Garden Party Spring 2012: Waterlily and Forget-Me-Not

2012-01-08T19:58:00.000-08:00

Dior's Spring Garden Party Collection has a romantic and youthful palette of greens, purples and pinks. This season Dior has released two rose-scented nail polishes for spring in Waterlily 504, a soft iridescent pale green shimmer and Forget-Me-Not 694, a lilac purple cream ($23 each). Both are limited edition. Dior Waterlily 504 is a soft pastel mint green with subtle shimmer that is fun and

Burberry Beauty: Nude Rose & Hibiscus Lip Glow and Tulip Pink & Devon Sunset Lip Cover

2012-01-07T17:20:00.000-08:00

I finally found a moment to post the swatches and thoughts on my lip picks from Burberry Spring 2012. Thank you all for your patience, I know I've been very slow in getting the swatches up, these days I feel like I only have time to be a weekend blogger. Burberry has a beautiful mix of soft and bright for lips this season. There are a few neutrals for nude-makeup lovers (like myself). In

Burberry Pale Barley No. 22 Sheer Eye Shadow

2012-01-03T22:20:00.000-08:00

Burberry Pale Barley No. 22 Sheer Eyeshadow ($29) is a beautiful shimmery neutral sandy beige with a complex sheen. It glows with a mixture of warm gold and neutral taupe and champagne-opalescent sparkles. Over the phone, Pale Barley was described as a color that matches the classic Burberry Trench Coats with shimmer. It just might be the most beautiful neutral I've ever laid eyes on. The

Burberry Spring-Summer 2012 Picks

2012-01-02T20:13:00.000-08:00

Burberry's Spring-Summer for 2012 has just hit counters at select Nordstrom stores. To date, Burberry is limited to Nordstrom.com and only a handful of Nordstrom counters like South Coast Plaza, San Francisco & Chicago to name a few. Like many of my readers, I do not have easy access to Burberry Beauty so I rely on blog posts and tweets from my fellow bloggers to be my eyes and ears for the

Bobbi Brown Neon & Nudes Blushes for Spring 2012: Nude Peach and Nude Pink

2012-01-01T11:22:00.000-08:00

This spring, Bobbi Brown has a created new twist on her classic nudes with a Neon & Nudes collection. Her spring color palette has a mixture of nudes with shocking brights. I of course was drawn to her nudes: the eye palette and blushes. I found the new Ultra Nude Eyeshadow Palette was very tempting. The colors seem goof-proof, naturally flattering and perfect for everyday wear. I was

Wearing Tomorrow for New Year's Eve

2011-12-30T12:04:00.000-08:00

BeautyLookBook NYE by sabrilina on polyvore.com Many have asked me to share what I'll be wearing for New Year's Eve. I'm still working on the outfit but I've already planned the makeup look. Here's my first Polyvore attempt (not sure if I pulled in all the right items for the above photos, but the look is detailed below):Dolce & Gabbana Perfect Creamy Foundation in Natural Beige 120 mixed with a