tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43633172384377761922024-03-12T17:48:06.276-07:00Hopelessly Devoted To MakeupA stay-at-home mom's guide to high-end, luxury beauty buyingHopelessly Devoted To Makeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15197850389531515147noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363317238437776192.post-24599939366193358072011-08-11T21:51:00.000-07:002011-08-11T21:51:55.841-07:00Le Metier De Beaute Creme Fresh Tint Giveaway Winner Is...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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Congrats to <b>Allison W</b>. The winner has been notified through email. Thanks to everyone who participated, I had an amazing turnout! </div>Hopelessly Devoted To Makeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15197850389531515147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363317238437776192.post-81314518832976614022011-08-02T22:25:00.000-07:002011-08-02T22:25:56.090-07:00Taking a Break from Blogging......<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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I'm taking a blogging break and will be back to post winner of my Le Metier giveaway on August 11th! </div>Hopelessly Devoted To Makeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15197850389531515147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363317238437776192.post-39045828677279934422011-07-28T14:29:00.000-07:002011-07-29T00:49:04.780-07:00Makeup Mavens- The Magic 8 Ball Post!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Now that we are in the full swing of summer, 12 top summer essentials were toted by Jenn of <a href="http://hopelesslydevotedtomakeup.blogspot.com/2011/07/12-top-summer-essentials.html">HopelesslyDevoted to Makeup</a>. See if your "must haves" for battling crippling heat and unbearable humidity made the cut? </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Jennifer of <a href="http://www.lipstickluvvies.com/2011/06/few-zuneta-staples.html">Lipstick Luvvies</a> did some treasure hunting and uncovered some "hidden gems" found at Zuneta! This post will tempt you into placing a Zuneta order for sure. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Tarte Cosmetics managed to catch the "eye" of Christina from <a href="http://lovesongformylipgloss.blogspot.com/2011/07/tarte-smoldereyes-amazonian-clay.html">Lovesong for My Lipgloss</a> and she was kind enough to swatch them al for us! Do any of these calls call your name? </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">In this captive post, <a href="http://www.mookieonthebench.com/2011/07/spf-in-makeup-do-we-really-get.html">Mookie On The Bench</a>, raises a great question about relying on SPF in our makeup. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_751546067"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://theblackpanties.blogspot.com/search/label/false%20eyelashes">The Black Panties</a> shows us her go-to eye lashes when she wants to be the spotlight of attention. Are you a fan of false eyelashes yourself? After seeing her wearing these lashes, I'm a fan *swoon*. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I hope everyone is having a terrific summer! I will be taking a break from blogging to enjoy and focus my attention on some summer festivities. I'm currently potty training my daughter, will be celebrating my 10 year anniversary!!!, will be going on vacation out-of-state, planning a 2 year-olds birthday party sure to delight, and have family visiting from out-of-state. Phew, there is no rest for the weary as you can tell! I'll announce the winner of the <a href="http://hopelesslydevotedtomakeup.blogspot.com/2011/07/le-metier-de-beaute-giveaway-win-creme.html">Le Metier De Beaute creme fresh tint</a> on August 11th as planned! Be sure to enter if you haven't already. </div></div>Hopelessly Devoted To Makeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15197850389531515147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363317238437776192.post-35785728929892877862011-07-24T21:15:00.000-07:002011-07-24T21:16:39.416-07:00Makeup Mavens<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2b2c2c; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px;"><br />
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For all my taupe homies, look no further than u-taupe-ia aka <a href="http://hopelesslydevotedtomakeup.blogspot.com/2011/07/rougue-bunny-rouge-when-birds-are.html">Hopelessly Devoted To Makeup</a> review on the epic purple taupe better known as Rouge Bunny Rouge's 'Delicate Hummingbird'.<br />
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I know we are always on the hunt for that perfect luxurious, vibrant pink lipstick. Look no further because <a href="http://www.lipstickluvvies.com/2011/04/my-holy-grail-pink-lipstick.html">Lipstick Luvvies</a> is in love with By Terry's Cherry Cherry lipstick. Talk about stopping traffic *wink*<br />
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<a href="http://lovesongformylipgloss.blogspot.com/2011/07/travel-summer-beauty-all-star-hourglass.html">Lovesong for My Lipgloss</a> is really adoring her new travel companion, which is Hourglass Illume Cream to Powder Bronzer Duo. I must say, the stuff looks pretty awesome :D<br />
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Bridal makeup is definitely always something we want to perfect since we all want to look awesome on our wedding day. It's no surprise that <a href="http://www.mookieonthebench.com/2011/07/here-comes-bride.html">Mookie On The Bench</a> has some great ideas on what items to use and it's a bonus to see her skills in action. <br />
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Looking for an amazing concealer and treatment in one? <a href="http://productdoctor.blogspot.com/2011/07/treat-while-you-conceal-le-metier-de.html">Product Doctor</a> is smitten with Le Metier de Beaute's Peau Vierge Corrector and see what a difference it has made for her skin.<br />
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It's July and it's always nice to find pretty, very luminous bronzy highlighter that gives a soft warmth to your cheeks. If you're in the market for one, check out to see if it really is <a href="http://raspberry-rouge.blogspot.com/2011/07/bobbi-brown-bronze-shimmer-brick.html">Raspberry Rouge's</a> alternative to Dior Amber Diamond.<br />
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Since <a href="http://theblackpanties.blogspot.com/2011/07/suqqu-blend-color-eyeshadow-5.html">The Black Panties</a> always afraid of warm palettes, she has decided to step outside her comfort zone and take the plunge on my first Suqqu Blend Color Eyeshadow in #5 Sakurakaba.<br />
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Enjoy the remaining weekend and stay cool everyone! </div>Hopelessly Devoted To Makeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15197850389531515147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363317238437776192.post-53919004160155966252011-07-21T19:25:00.000-07:002011-07-21T21:41:46.887-07:00Chanel Topkapi EOTD, Swatches and Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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So I'm about to commit a beauty blogger cardnial sin...I bought Chanel's Regard Signe De Chanel Topkapi Eye Quad and my reaction? Meh. That's it, I've got nothing else for you, I paid $65.00 + tax and then in my angst to get my Chanel fix as quickly as possible paid an additional $15 for expedited shipping on top of that. Now, I don't know about you but for $80.00 USD I expect love and I just am not feeling the love.<br />
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This is how Chanel describes this quad:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">"Beloved by Mademoiselle Chanel, the opulence of Byzantine art served as muse for this quartet of creamy powder eyeshadows. Copper, taupe, gold and bronze, touched with shimmer and light, create mesmerizing effects. Limited Edition."</div><br />
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I think if you have a well stocked makeup drawer full of taupes, browns, and golds this quad is easily forgettable. I also was not pleased with the fall out factor from the gold shadow. As a tip, always start with your eye makeup first, then apply the rest of your "face" so if you do experience fall out, it will not disrupt the rest of your makeup.<br />
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The shadows are extremely soft and blendable (this is Chanel after all) and the taupe is really pretty. I'm a taupe lover and I get it. I just am still bitter at the paying $80.00+ for a taupe shadow Chanel, or no Chanel. <br />
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My<b> Trish McEvoy</b> makeup brush collection consist of :<br />
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#11 Precise Eye Lining $25.00 USD<br />
#45 Sheer Application $35.00 USD<br />
Brow Groomer $14.00 USD<br />
#6 Deep Eye Contour Brush $32.00 USD<br />
#29 Tapered Blending $32.00 USD<br />
#40 Medium Laydown $42.00 USD<br />
#48 Blending Brush $46.00 USD<br />
2B Sheer Blush $48.00 USD<br />
Powder Brush $52.00 USD<br />
#23 Angled Creased Contour $32.00 USD<br />
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My <b>Le Metier De Beaute</b> Brush collection consists of:<br />
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Blush Brush $55.00USD<br />
Large Concealer Brush $50.00 USD<br />
Angled Foundation Brush $50.00 USD<br />
Eye Shadow Brush #1 $40.00<br />
Eye Crease Brush #1 $45.00 USD <br />
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I have one <b>Burberry Brush</b> and that is:<br />
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Burberry Beauty Brush (kabuki) $52.00 USD<br />
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My <b>Edward Bess</b> Brush collection consists of: <br />
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Luxury Face Brush (kabuki) $56.00 USD<br />
Luxury Eye Brush $40.00 USD<br />
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My <b>MAC Cosmetic's </b> Brush Collection consists of:<br />
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#150 Large Powder Brush $42.00 USD<br />
#190 Foundation Brush $32.00 USD<br />
#109 Small Contour $32.00 USD<br />
#227 Large Fluff Brush $30.00 USD<br />
#195 Concealer Brush $22.50 USD<br />
#182 Buffer Brush (kabuki) $47.00 USD not pictured<br />
#224SE Tapered Blending Brush $29.00 USD<br />
#275 Medium Angled Brush $24.50 USD<br />
#230 MAC PRO Brush (I couldn't find a price, sorry)<br />
#236 Shader Brush (I couldn't find a price on this either because it has been discontinued) <br />
#204 Lash Brush $12.00 USD<br />
#217 Blending Brush $22.50 USD<br />
#219 Pencil Brush $24.50 USD<br />
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I have one <b>Laura Mercier</b> Brush:<br />
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Secret Camouflage $26.00 USD<br />
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</div><div>Starting with the Bordeaux Collection - a collaboration between the makeup geniuses of Le Metier and Neiman Marcus' Fashion Director, Ken Downing (I wonder how many of you are sporting his iconic Kontagious Koral's as I type this?) part 2. Check out these wine inspired matching lip sticks and nail lacquers each set will cost $49.00. </div><div><br />
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</div><div>Next up is their fall/winter collection slated to hit stores in late August! You can already see that some lucky ladies have had the pleasure of seeing these beauties first hand, such as <a href="http://perilouslypale.blogspot.com/2011/07/le-metier-de-beaute-silk-road.html">Perilously Pale </a>, <a href="http://theblackpanties.blogspot.com/2011/07/le-metier-de-beaute-silk-road-eye.html">The Black Panties</a> and <a href="http://messywands.blogspot.com/2011/07/exclusive-sneak-peek-le-metier-de.html">Messy Wands</a> be sure to check out their blogs for more information. </div><div><br />
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</div><div>The suggested retail price for each kaleidoscope is $95.00 and the suggested retail price for nail polishes are $10.00 each. Raise your hand if you are as excited for this collection to hit stores as I am? Now if you excuse me, I'm going to go will the summer away. </div><div><br />
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The Makeup Mavens present makeup you may have missed. This week there are delectable delights from the likes of Chanel, Shiseido, Le Metier De Beaute, Chantecaille and Becca. One Maven shares an interesting post on the link between beauty blogs and spending habits and another offers you the chance to win yourself a gorgeous cream blush.<br />
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Want to win yourself some Le Metier De Beaute? Hop on over to <a href="http://hopelesslydevotedtomakeup.blogspot.com/2011/07/le-metier-de-beaute-giveaway-win-creme.html">Hopelessly Devoted to Makeup</a> for a chance to win a beautiful Poppy Creme Fresh Tint.<br />
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Are beauty blogs bad for the wallet? <a href="http://www.lipstickluvvies.com/2011/07/q-beauty-blogs-bad-for-wallet.html">Lipstick Luvvies</a> shares her thoughts on the subject this week, so pop on over to her blog to find out if they are friend or foe to the bank balance.<br />
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<a href="http://lovesongformylipgloss.blogspot.com/2011/07/chantecaille-introduces-biwa-and-st.html">Lovesong for My Lipgloss</a> introduced us to the newest additions in the Chantecaille range, Poudre de Perle and a new Compact Soleil shade. Check out her gorgeous swatches of Biwa and St. Barth's.<br />
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Are shimmery, coppery shadows your thing? If so, you need to visit <a href="http://www.mookieonthebench.com/2011/07/shiseido-hydro-powder-eye-shadow-in.html">Mookie On The Bench</a> for a brilliant review on Shiseido's Hydro Powder Eye Shadow in Tiger eye.<br />
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<a href="http://productdoctor.blogspot.com/2011/07/chanel-byzance-collection-regard-signe.html">Product Doctor</a> fell in love with Chanel's limited edition Topkapi palette. Check out her swatches of the silvery taupe, gold and rich browns and you'll see why. <br />
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<a href="http://raspberry-rouge.blogspot.com/2011/07/becca-eye-tint-baroque.html">Raspberry Rouge</a> discovered Becca's long lasting Eye tint's and shared a review and swatches of Baroque, a foolproof soft brown shade.<br />
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<a href="http://theblackpanties.blogspot.com/2011/07/le-metier-de-beaute-silk-road-eye.html">The Black Panties</a> got to play with Le Metier De Beaute's Silk Road Eye Kaleidoscope. Head on over to see some beautiful swatches of gorgeous plums, purples and chocolate-y shades.<br />
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</div><div>I hope everyone had a lovely weekend! Today, was my birthday and I had a splendid day with my family. I had a little pampering and makeup buying thrown in the mix for good fun! </div>Hopelessly Devoted To Makeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15197850389531515147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363317238437776192.post-38200535336289666702011-07-16T15:21:00.000-07:002011-07-16T15:21:36.345-07:00Take a Peek Inside My July BirchboxSo I received my first ever Birchbox yesterday in the mail and I was quite excited to tear into the box to reveal it's secret contents! I'm usually not one for surprises but I specifically avoided reading any posts on July's Birchbox because I didn't want the surprise to be spoiled. So if you are expecting a Birchbox and have yet to receive yours and you want to keep the contents secret exit out of this post now! *warning spoiler alert...*<br />
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Inside was a card describing all the contents featured inside, this month was extra special because Birchbox teamed up with esteemed fashion designer Cynthia Rowley by having her share with all of us some of her all-time favorites.<br />
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<ul><li><b>Ahava Mineral Hand Cream</b> Loaded with Dead Sea minerals, this fast-asorbing cream heals dry hands without a smidge of residue. 3.4 oz. $20</li>
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</div><div><ul><li><b>philosophy purity made simple one-setp facial cleanser </b>- This perennial award-winner is pH-balanced to gently clear away dirt, oil, and makeup without drying out skin. 8 oz. $20, 16 oz. $32</li>
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</div></div><div><ul><li><b>Redken shine flash </b>- A must-have for all of Cynthia Rowley's runway shows, a weightless spray that imparts brillant shine. 4.4 oz. $17</li>
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</div></div><div><ul><li><b>Zoya</b> <b>Touch Collection Nail Polish in Shay </b>- Neutral gets a sexy makeover in this creamy, slightly metallic nude. It's being touted as the perfect accessory to summer's bright fashions. 0.5 fl oz. $8</li>
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</div></div><div><ul><li><b>Extra Kind Almond & Apricot - </b>Snack right with this wholesome bar- no perservatives or hard to pronounce ingredients. Cynthia chose this snack bar because she says they are her favorites and you would be hard pressed not to find one in one of her bags at any given time. </li>
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</div></div><div>I don't know how this month's box stacks up to previous months, since this is my first I have nothing to compare it to, but I was overall happy with the contents. I especially like that this way I am forced to step out of my comfort-zone and am introduced to products that I would not normally gravitate towards. That to me is worth the $10.00 I paid for it per month. I think if you are open to trying new products by having receiving samples and like to be surprised then Birchbox is right up your alley. I know I am already looking forward to August's Birchbox! </div><div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Are you a Birchbox subscriber? </b></div>Hopelessly Devoted To Makeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15197850389531515147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363317238437776192.post-77678410873924332952011-07-15T13:45:00.000-07:002011-07-15T16:21:28.278-07:0012 Top Summer EssentialsI am not a fan of the heat, so summer is a struggle for me - is it October yet? I want to delve into all the fall makeup collections that have been popping up on beauty blogs. Alas, it's only mid-July so I rely on certain products to get me through the heat and the dog days of summer. I thought I would share (I'm thoughtful like that) my most relied upon products to help me stay beautiful despite oily hair, shiny skin, and stinky arm pits (sorry but I had to go there)!<br />
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<ul><li><b>The Art of Shaving Pre Shave Oil </b>- I rub this on areas that are prone to knicks with a razor like my knees and around my ankle to stave off cuts. </li>
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<ul><li><b>Tend Skin Ingrown Hair Solution</b> - When wearing tank tops we expose our armpits more and no one wants to see razor bumps. Tend Skin truly has eliminated razor bumps from my life - can I get a hip, hip hooray? </li>
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</div><ul><li><b>Oil absorbing papers</b> - powder can be essential but I prefer blotting papers to not clog my pores while still fighting shine. </li>
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</div><ul><li><b>Dove Prescription Strength Deodorant</b> - this is a no-brainer that we sweat more during June, July, and August so I rely on the prescription strength of this stuff to keep me smelling nice. </li>
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</div><ul></ul><ul><li><b>Skinceuticals Sport UV Defense SPF 45</b> - You can never be too careful in the sun and I like that this stuff goes on thick and is water and humidity proof. I even apply some to my arms, decollate, and arms. </li>
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</div><ul><li><b>Chantecaille Ultra Sun Protection SPF 50 PA +++</b> Is it a sunscreen, a primer or both? I like that this helps my makeup stay on longer and helps keep the shine that I normally get in my T-Zone at bay.</li>
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</div><ul><li><b>Fresh Sugar Lip Balm with SPF 15</b> - an often overlooked area when it comes to sun protection is our lips. Can you imagine how painful sunburned lips would be - I'm cringing just thinking about it! Yet, lip gloss can actually reflect the sun's harmful rays. So baby your lips with some moisturizing lip balm with SPF already built in! </li>
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</div><ul><li><b>Dry shampoo by Ojon Hair</b> - my hair naturally turns more oily as the temperature gauge shoots North, so to get me through the hump of washing my hair every day I like dry shampoo as an alternate. I only like to wash it every other day because the oils our hair produces is actually good for it. Washing too often can strip the hair of natural oils and make it oilier. I have been known to do the whole baby powder trick, but I could never master it. I would just end up with baby powder everywhere. I feel more mature and refined using this dry shampoo plus it also adds mad volume to my hair - bonus! </li>
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<ul><li><b>Aloe Vera Gel </b>- Sometimes despite our best efforts we still manage to get sun burned. If you do nothing feels better than the instant cooling effect of Aloe Vera (store it in the fridge for added cooling benefits). </li>
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</div><ul><li><b>Kerastase Masque UV Defense Active</b>- a protecting hair mask that deep conditions. It also helps perserve my hair's color while imparting lasting shine to my strands. </li>
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</div><ul><li>Summer is about having fun and wearing bold, bright colors <b>Le Metier De Beaute's nail lacquer Wango Tango</b> is the epitome of a chic, yet "fun" color . I think this is an awesome color to wear when sporting your Tory Burch sandals. </li>
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This eye shadow is everything you expect from an eye shadow and more. It is gorgeous, blends well, is buttery soft, well pigmented, and lasts all day on your lid. Oh and did I mention how gorgeous this is on? Rouge Bunny Rouge describes this shadow as "cold, dusky sugar-frosted plum, iridescent with pink shimmer" - I couldn't describe it better myself. I love that the company chose the words "delicate" to name this shadow after all this is a fine eye shadow made with an intricate design. This is not my first taste of Rouge Bunny Rouge, I already own Solstice Halcyon reviewed <a href="http://hopelesslydevotedtomakeup.blogspot.com/2011/06/rouge-bunny-rouge-solstice-halcyon-eye.html">here</a> after owning that I hungered for more Rouge Bunny Rouge.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From the top left: Delicate Hummingbird, Electrifying Storm-Petrel (to be reviewed later), and Solstice Halcyon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Delicate Hummingbird swatched heavily three times </td></tr>
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If you have yet to take the plunge down the rabbit hole, be warned for once you venture down you will not look at eye shadow the same again.<br />
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I'm already putting together another order to Zuneta because I am waiting with bated breath for more of these shadows.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 35</td></tr>
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I am a huge Louis Vuitton fan, infact, all my purses are from the French Luxury so it comes as no surprise that my current purse is a Speedy 35. I love Speedies and I own three of them.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Purse To Go Organizer Stuffed</td></tr>
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I like to keep my purse well organized at all times and most evenings I go through my purse to throw away receipts, old gum wrappers, and anything else that doesn't really belong in there. One way I stay so organized is with the help of my purse organizer by <b>Purse To Go</b>. The size is not quite right for the Speedy 35. I purchased this while I was still using my old Speedy 30. I need to reorder a new larger one I just keep forgetting to do so (makes a mental note to look into this). <br />
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Inside my purse you will find more Louis Vuitton goodies such as my Louis Vuitton <a href="http://hopelesslydevotedtomakeup.blogspot.com/2011/04/sneak-peek-into-my-cosmetic-case.html">cosmetic case</a>, my Vuitton key pouch, my Vuitton coin purse, my zippy coin purse, and denim pouch. I also have my trusty iPhone, my Ray Bans, Advil bottle, Mason Pearson hair brush, and a cute little frog that is suppose to bring me good luck with money! As you can tell, I have a "thang" for luxury goods and Hello Kitty! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Multicolor Insolite wallet</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside my Insolite wallet - I fell in love with the hot pink! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I got my intials heat stamped inside my wallet.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Bg7r4L9zWFU/Th6ZuPJqENI/AAAAAAAAAk4/IZ4H1vIEJuo/s1600/Vuitton10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="380" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Bg7r4L9zWFU/Th6ZuPJqENI/AAAAAAAAAk4/IZ4H1vIEJuo/s640/Vuitton10.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Hello Kitty goodies - a pad and pen, along with my iPhone and cell phone charm.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I guess I'm a little paranoid about bad breath - LOL! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Louis Vuitton Leather Goods (Starting clockwise : My monogram cosmetic case, my vernis key pouch in Bleu Nuit, my monogram coin purse, my denim pouch, my Insolite Multicolored wallet, and my vernis zippy coin purse in amarante. </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RTUgW2exy3Y/Th6Wke0wqmI/AAAAAAAAAkk/UBq5qJd8290/s1600/Vuitton5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="432" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RTUgW2exy3Y/Th6Wke0wqmI/AAAAAAAAAkk/UBq5qJd8290/s640/Vuitton5.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Denim Pouch holds my key, my car is a push button so I can keep the key in my purse and never have to dig it out. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside my cosmetic case - lots of Chanel Glossimers, blotting papers, mini mascara, Giorgio Armani lip stick (that I never use), disposable mascara wands good for grooming eye brows, Chanel powder, Bobbi Brown gloss, Nars lip gloss, Kevyn Aucoin lip gloss, and MAC lip liner.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n6xTxRYnG28/Th6XIbD4g2I/AAAAAAAAAko/c0PSAs9ciHA/s1600/Vuitton6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="344" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n6xTxRYnG28/Th6XIbD4g2I/AAAAAAAAAko/c0PSAs9ciHA/s640/Vuitton6.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Aviator Ray Ban's - the epitome of California cool.</td></tr>
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I hope you enjoyed taking a peak into my purse! I know I love seeing these types of posts and videos when perusing YouTube.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>What purse are you currently using?</b></div></div>Hopelessly Devoted To Makeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15197850389531515147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363317238437776192.post-91619371856684289782011-07-11T21:19:00.000-07:002011-07-11T21:24:42.552-07:00Le Metier De Beaute Giveaway! Win a Creme Fresh TintAs my way of saying "thank you" to all my lovely readers I'll be sponsoring a Le Metier De Beaute giveaway! I feel everyone deserves to have a little luxury known as Le Metier in their life! The prize will be <b>1 Poppy Creme Fresh Tint</b>!! <br />
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This contest is open to anyone anywhere, I'll ship internationally (although I'll need your help on what to put on the customs form to ensure it gets to you properly). <br />
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Again, a HUGE thank you to all my readers for giving me great feedback and for taking the time to read my blog, comment and email me. I appreciate all of you! xoxoxo<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Good Luck! </b></div>Hopelessly Devoted To Makeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15197850389531515147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363317238437776192.post-5916885377811768342011-07-10T19:44:00.000-07:002011-07-10T19:44:59.336-07:00Weekly Makeup Mavens Wrapup<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The Makeup Mavens present makeup you might have missed. Once again we give you a range of products by Chanel, Clinique, Becca, Chantecaille, Nars and By Terry. There's bound to be something to delight your senses! We even got a look inside one Maven's storage space!<br />
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Neutrals boring? Not with Chanel's Fall Prelude Eye Shadow Quad! <a href="http://hopelesslydevotedtomakeup.blogspot.com/2011/06/chanel-prelude-sneak-peaks.html">Hopelessly Devoted to Makeup</a> gives us a complete look at the palette including EOTD!<br />
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Who says cake stands are just for cakes? <a href="http://www.lipstickluvvies.com/2010/09/culinary-solution-to-storing-your.html">Lipstick Luvvies</a> gets creative with a unique makeup storage solution!<br />
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Clinique's Black Honey Brush On Cream Liner is a beautiful shimmering brown. Check it out on <a href="http://lovesongformylipgloss.blogspot.com/2011/07/clinique-black-honey-brush-on-cream.html">Lovesong for My Lipgloss</a>!<br />
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<a href="http://www.mookieonthebench.com/2011/07/becca-beach-tints-watermelon-guava.html">Mookie on the Bench</a> is loving her Becca Beach Tints. With choices from Guava to Watermelon, they're perfect for summer!<br />
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<a href="http://productdoctor.blogspot.com/2011/07/chantecaille-ultra-sun-protection-spf.html">Product Doctor</a> has your prescription for easy, beautiful summer skin with Chantecaille's new Ultra Sun Protection SPF 50 PA+++ Anti-Glycation Primer!<br />
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Is <a href="http://raspberry-rouge.blogspot.com/2011/05/nars-happy-days-velvet-gloss-lip-pencil.html">Rasberry Rouge</a> happy about her Nars Happy Days Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil? Read her post to find out!<br />
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Can't decide which luxurious By Terry product to try first? <a href="http://theblackpanties.blogspot.com/2011/07/by-terry-ombre-blackstar-color-fix.html">The Black Panties</a> is over the moon about By Terry Ombre Blackstar Color Fix Cream Eye Shadow in Bronze Moon!<br />
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</div>Hopelessly Devoted To Makeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15197850389531515147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363317238437776192.post-21675266258787193002011-07-09T23:58:00.000-07:002011-07-10T00:12:07.027-07:00NOTD Le Metier De Beaute Midnight Rendezvous Swatches and Review<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Midnight Rendezvous<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From left to right: Chrome Passion, True Romance, Heat of the Night, and Midnight Rendezvous</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The color is photographing black but it leans more deep blue/navy in the proper light</td></tr>
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This color was calling my name. Seriously, this color is so <i>me. </i>I am a sucker for a dark blue polish with sheen. I was so happy to see this particular color included in the insanely bargain collection known as Rock 'n' Romance for Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale ($25.00 for a set of 4 Le Metier De Beaute polishes!). These polishes normally retail for $10.00 each but when you buy the set you are saving $15.00 and getting four incredible colors.<br />
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The application was smooth and I decided I was happy with the coverage after only one coat which is practically unheard of for me (usually I am a two coats of polish type of girl). I cannot attest to the wear time of this polish because to be frank all polishes chip on me within two days anyways. I sort of anticipate it by now, that is why I prefer to buy polishes so I can conveniently do touchup's at home and not feel like I wasted my cash on a manicure.<br />
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Bottom line: Run, don't walk to your Nordstrom's to snatch up these polishes. I'm already contemplating buying another set because I love Midnight Rendezvous so much! Rock on!<br />
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Nordstrom exclusive and limited edition polishes in honor of Nordstrom's Anniversary sale. Retails for $25.00 for a set of four 0.14 fl. oz. of polish.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Giorgio Armani Purpura on the left and Chanel Illusoire on the right</td></tr>
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Sorry I've been absent for the past couple of days. I have a sick little one in the house and it's been difficult to sit down at the computer and concentrate enough to put a post together. When my daughter is not feeling well, she is especially clingy to me, not that I'm complaining (I'm a mommy first, a blogger second, after all). <br />
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Chanel's Fall collection has me bewitched. Even though these Illusion D'Ombre eye shadows debuted during their Fall lineup, these are part of their permanent line. I wanted to wait a couple of days to wear and really test out this shadow before I properly reviewed it. Given the staggering heat and high humidity ravaging Los Angeles, I've put this shadow through the ringer and it's performed beautifully. Heck, I even went swimming with the eye shadow on (I didn't dunk under the water but I was still swimming laps) and it didn't budge that much - truly impressive! I really have fallen for this shadow and its texture. I like that I can easily apply this shadow with my finger by patting it on for some sparkle over my other shadows (I particularly like it paired with Chanel's Prelude Eye Quad reviewed <a href="http://hopelesslydevotedtomakeup.blogspot.com/2011/06/chanel-prelude-sneak-peaks.html">here</a>). I haven't even used the brush that comes with the shadow because I find using my finger works really well.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Giorgio Armani's Purpura is on the left and Chanel's Illusoire on the right</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>As you can tell from the pictures, Illusoire is very close in resemblance to Giorgio Armani's Eyes To Kill <a href="http://hopelesslydevotedtomakeup.blogspot.com/2011/06/giorgio-armanis-eyes-to-kill-in-purpura.html">Purpura</a>. Their coloring may be very similar but that is were I would stop the comparisons. Armani's shadows are more dry and "crumbly" in texture where Chanel's is more like a spongey mousse. Purpura is more bold and Illusoire is more sheer. You can layer the Chanel to give it more "punch" but you don't have to. I like that Chanel shadows can be more sheered out for a daytime look. Chanel's long wear luminous eye shadows sell for $36.00 compared to Armani's Eyes To Kill $32.00 price tag for the same amount of product (0.14oz.). Because I have a sensitive nose I think it is worth mentioning that Illusoire has a scent to it. I don't notice it when I wear it, but when you unscrew the cap the smell wafts up to you. I can't put my finger on what it is exactly, but I like it. I just always like to point these things out in case someone reading is bothered by fragrant cosmetics. <br />
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<i>If</i> I had to choose one, and really having already owned Purpura, I recognize that Illusoire is a duplicate product in terms of coloring (what can I say, I like purple!) I would go with the Chanel. I really like the consistency and the fact that there is less glitter and more refined sparkle with Illusoire. I feel more comfortable wearing Illusoire in the daytime while Purpura is great for evening in my eyes (pun intended). <br />
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I'm trying to think if there is anything else I should say while reviewing this? I pretty much like everything about this shadow from the color, to the texture, to the smell, to the size, my only gripe is that $36.00 for an eye shadow is steep. I wish luxury cosmetics didn't always have a luxury price tag attached to them, but I'll gladly pay it for my Chanel!<br />
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Retails for $36.00USD found at <a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Eyeshadow-ILLUSION-D'OMBRE-122567">http://www.chanel.com</a> or department stores that carry Chanel cosmetics. I purchased mine from Nordstrom's.<br />
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</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">p.s. Speaking of purple eye shadows, I have the most amazingly delicious Rouge Bunny Rouge Delicate Hummingbird eye shadow being reviewed soon! Stay tuned! </div></div>Hopelessly Devoted To Makeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15197850389531515147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363317238437776192.post-16167380911623917262011-07-05T13:31:00.000-07:002011-07-10T01:07:14.420-07:00New Chanel Giveaway Winner Announced!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Congratulations to <b><u>Christina</u></b>! You have won one Chanel fall nail polish color of <i>your</i> choice (Quartz, Graphite, or Peridot). <br />
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Christina has already been contacted via Twitter. Thank you to everyone who participated! I appreciate my readers more than I could ever convey! </div>Hopelessly Devoted To Makeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15197850389531515147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363317238437776192.post-3947765182795677412011-07-04T23:03:00.000-07:002011-07-06T21:03:04.764-07:00Another Mani(cured) Monday!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1RqN5Oj6y8A/ThKm107O6fI/AAAAAAAAAjE/pzARmurUIHg/s1600/IMG_9028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1RqN5Oj6y8A/ThKm107O6fI/AAAAAAAAAjE/pzARmurUIHg/s640/IMG_9028.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br />
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I can hear the fireworks bellowing off in the distance as I type. The heat that has taken Southern California by storm, is still ravaging outside despite it being near 11:00pm. Yep, it's summer alright! I just had a big bowl of angel food cake topped with a nice heaping dollop of whipped cream, sweet strawberries and juicy blueberries. For the 4th, I painted my nails a fire engine red courtesy of Sally Hansen's complete Salon Manicure entitled 'Right Said Fred' - a near perfect red in my mind. I picked this bottle up for free last year at Hollywood and Highland when they were trying to break the Guinness Book of World Records for the most manicures performed in a day (they were unsuccessful). The Sally Hansen reps were literally giving these bottles away for free! I painted my ring finger a cobalt blue by Butter LONDON's Blagger which I previously reviewed <a href="http://hopelesslydevotedtomakeup.blogspot.com/2011/04/butter-londons-blagger.html">here</a>. <br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">For a base, I used one coat of Butter LONDON's Nail Foundation and painted all my nails with two coats of either 'Right Said Fred' or 'Blagger'. I topped each nail off with one coat of Seche Vite Top Coat. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I know we are the land of red, white, and blue and that this manicure only consists of red and blue. Can anyone recommend a great white nail polish that doesn't look like a bottle of white out? </div><br />
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Makeup Mavens present makeup you might have missed. This week we posted about the beauty of online shopping, Chanel polishes, luxury brushes, Becca eyeshadows, Dior bargains, favorite products of June and we looked deeply in the purse of one makeup maven. Hope you enjoy the posts!<br />
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Jenn of<a href="http://hopelesslydevotedtomakeup.blogspot.com/2011/06/chanel-le-vernis-nail-color-in-quartz.html"> Hopelessly Devoted To Makeup</a> was not all that impressed with the new Chanel nail polishes from their Fall collection. However, as you'll be able to see, sometimes it pays off to give the products a second chance.<br />
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Online shopping is definitely becoming more and more popular. Check out some of <a href="http://www.lipstickluvvies.com/2011/06/rise-of-online-beauty-shopping.html">Lipstick Luvvie's</a> favorite online shops and products that she found on the www shelves.<br />
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Christina of<a href="http://lovesongformylipgloss.blogspot.com/2011/06/whats-in-my-bag.html"> Lovesong for My Lipgloss</a> shows us what's in her bag. And guess what product is one of her 3 must-haves (tip: it's all in the name).<br />
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The latest post from <a href="http://www.mookieonthebench.com/2011/06/bargain-of-last-week-dior.html">Mookie On The Bench</a> might make you green with envy as she shows you what a great deal she got on two Dior products.<br />
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<a href="http://productdoctor.blogspot.com/2011/06/june-favorites.html">Product Doctor </a>posted about her June favourites while travelling around Spain and Portugal (lucky girl). Some truly lovely products from Becca, Le Metier de Beaute and Chanel made it on her list.<br />
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Natalie from <a href="http://raspberry-rouge.blogspot.com/2011/04/becca-enigma-palette-swatches.html">Raspberry Rouge</a> showed us photos and a lovely look she did with the Becca eyeshadows from the Enigma palette which looks like a beautiful trio of everyday neutral colors.<br />
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<a href="http://theblackpanties.blogspot.com/2011/06/chikuhodo-z-8-cheek-brush.html">The Black Panties</a> tempted us with her review of the luxurious and very-hard-to-find cheek brush by a Japanese manufacturer Chikuhodo.<br />
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</div>Hopelessly Devoted To Makeuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15197850389531515147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363317238437776192.post-19386205829973691742011-07-03T14:27:00.000-07:002011-07-03T19:02:46.657-07:00Chanel Giveaway Extension!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">A huge thank you to everyone who follows this blog, reads, and comments on it. I thank you from the bottom of my heart! The winner of my first ever giveaway is *drum roll please* <b><u>Claudia Werneck</u></b>!!! To everyone else who did not win don't be discouraged as this is the<i> first</i> of many giveaways I have planned. Giveaways are sort of addicting to me and I'm already planning my next giveaway at <b>250</b> followers (psst, it's going to a Le Metier De Beaute giveaway)!<br />
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*edit* I've decided in light of the holiday weekend to extend the contest until Tuesday. I hope this is the fairest option to everyone.<br />
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Claudia, please contact me at my blog's email address <b>jenn@hopelesslydevotedtomakeup.com</b> to give me your address and make your Le Vernis nail lacquer choice (if I don't hear from you by <u><b>July 5th</b></u> at 1<b><u>:00pm PST</u></b>, you'll have forfeited the prize and an alternate winner will be chosen). Congrats again, Claudia!<br />
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</tbody></table>Chanel's Illusion D'Ombre are part of Chanel's fall collection but thankfully are permanent. This way you can take your time to decide if these shadows are to your liking or not without the rush. They are touted as long lasting and I really wanted to demonstrate the shimmer in these shadows. I've heard that they are shimmery from some and not very from others. Here pictured is me wearing Epatant a lovely khaki silver color. I think we can all agree that these shadows are shimmery!<br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">After reading one glowing review after another on Chanel's Limited Edition eye liner, Khaki Platine, I knew the sensible thing would be to order it and not kick myself later for missing out of it once it sold out (given that it is Limited Edition). I was fortunate enough to pick up Chanel's Rose Platine reviewed <a href="http://hopelesslydevotedtomakeup.blogspot.com/2011/04/chanels-rose-platine.html">here</a> from their summer collection and felt like that was the star of their summer line. I was anxious to see if Khaki Platine would be a stud or dud. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>I was hoping my sentiments about Khaki Platine would be the same as Rose Platine. Happily, they are and more. I find the color to be perfect for summer going into fall with it's greenish golden tones. I really love the way it sets off my hazel eyes when applied to my lower lash line. This is <i>just</i> the added touch needed to bring a little spark to your eye without overdoing it on eye liner. </div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The point is already dull from my application</td></tr>
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I can attest to its true staying ability because even when trying to rub it off my arm with soap and water the liner barely budged! I don't have particularly oily lids so I don't see migration of this liner being an issue at all. I love it paired with the Prelude Quad and look forward to wearing this in the coming months. Happy to report that Khaki Platine is a stud! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>Chanel is currently repromoting the Glossimer Giggle (#46) as part of their Fall line up. From pictures, the other two Glossimers - Braise (#158) and Pampille (#156) come off as being very sheer, and I can see why Chanel felt the need to add a more full-bodied gloss - enter Giggle. Giggle is a beautiful plum pink with brown undertones that is well pigmented and has no traces of shimmer. I, personally, have owned Giggle for some time and it is one of my most favored Glossimers perfect for the crisp fall air. <br />
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Retails for $28.50 USD, can be found online at <a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Lipgloss-L%C3%88VRES-SCINTILLANTES-88721">http://www.chanel.com</a> and because this is part of their permanent collection can be found in high-end department stores (Neiman's, Nordstroms, Bloomie's, etc.) already.<br />
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I do think these photos are deceivingly beautiful and I apologize. I know that I was quick to jump on the Fall Chanel bandwagon with the debut of their three new fall nail colors - <b>Graphite</b> #529, <b>Quartz</b> #525 and <b>Peridot</b> #531(not pictured) - because a) it's Chanel, b) the pictures were stunningly beautiful, and c) I've really fallen in love with polishes now and at most times my nails are covered in some fabulous color. <br />
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Some observations on my part: 1) Quartz looks prettier in photos than in real life. 2) Graphite is amazingly difficult to apply and was quick to smudge and smear (double GRR) and 3) for $25.00 the quality in these polishes seems to be lacking.<br />
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Quartz is pretty but after removing my Orly Rage polish highlighted <a href="http://hopelesslydevotedtomakeup.blogspot.com/2011/06/notd-orly-rage.html">here</a> I was disappointed that Quartz wasn't "more", especially when comparing it to a $4.50 bottle of drugstore polish. I think it falls a little flat and is underwhelming it's an okay shade of smoky quartz. It did apply pretty well with two coats so I'll add extra points for that. Also, this color looks much more impressive out in the direct sun (not my office where I'm typing up my critique).<br />
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Graphite is appropriately named after the mineral and has iridescent flecks in it which makes it unique. In the sun, I definitely see some gold in it which is gorgeous. Graphite is a beaute no matter what angle you see it in, it especially glistens in the sunlight, however, what it has going for it in the looks department could not make up for its poor formula and a stubborn application. Frankly, after paying $25.00 for a high-end polish I expect more. I expect the color to last longer, the application to be smoother, and for the colors to really wow me. I think sometimes pictures can be deceiving. I would have to chalk that up to these polishes in this instance. I was romanticized with the Chanel hype and that was why I acquired these polishes.<br />
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Can be purchased for $25.00USD from <a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-88484">http://www.chanel.com</a> or I believe the collection is hitting stores (Neiman's, Nordstroms, Saks, Bloomingdales) this week if it hasn't already.<br />
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Bottom line: These polishes are just a "like" for me, no love found here.<br />
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*Edit* I wanted to give an update on the Graphite polish. After discussing the polish with others on Twitter and hearing their experiences with the polish I was urged to remove the polish and try it once again. I removed the polish and started all over again, and I am so happy that I did! Using the polish a second time was like applying a new polish! It wasn't clumpy and applied evenly. I don't know why it was so different but I am so pleased that this is more than just a pretty polish. So I hope I didn't turn off people from trying this polish because perhaps I was too haste in my review. <br />
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