New and Exclusive to Sephora NARS Lip Glosses in Blush Shades- Swatches and a Review

NARS fans join me as I cheer, rejoice, and do cartwheels and other acrobatic-type maneuvers. A new addition to the NARS beauty bunch will allow us to play matchy matchy on the daily. This summer, NARS’ releases its newest lip luxury- five Sephora-Exclusive lipglosses created in shades that match the line’s most popular blushes. Excited yet?

Tokidoki's Diamante is a Girl's Best Friend

Like a wandering sailor lost at sea, I was lured in by the sweet siren call of the Tokidoki Diamante Quad. Whispering sweet promises of pigmented purple eyeshadow, show-stopping packaging, and a pricetag that wouldn't bust my budget- I was sold. Yes, I knew I have more purple eyeshadow than I can possibly ever use, but tell me if you could resist this face?

Tokidoki for Sephora is Totally Adorable

Not too long ago, a tasty little morsel of a collection popped up on Sephora's website to tease us all. Tantalizing our color-craving palates, Sephora and Tokidoki have been brought together into a collection that demands attention. Tokidoki brings us not only a full range of fun products, but also bright pops of color, and the most adorable packaging ever.

OMG Want It! Tokidoki For Sephora

Diehard Tokidoki junkies rejoice, for Sephora has given us beauty lovers our very own dose of kawii with their newest cosmetic collaboration.

Browsing the products has me positively giddy with excitement, and I spot at least ten thousand (ok... maybe three) things that I must have immediately. The rest will come in time.

Tarina Tarantino, Debuting at Sephora!

My fellow lovers of all things pink, sparkling, and pigmented, rejoice with me as I share what I hope is still news to you. Tarina Tarantino, accessory designer and pink haired powerhouse is launching her own line of cosmetics, exclusively at Sephora!

Holiday Beauty Gift Guide- More to Stuff Your Stockings

For those of you still looking for some tidbits to stuff in those stockings, here are a couple of options, and all under $40!

Deal Alert! Sephora Beauty Insiders and Nars Eyeshadow for $9!!

So I was wandering my local Sephora with my gal The Beauty Chick, when lo and behold what should I spot but an absolute steal?

 

 

Thats right beauties, this NARS Silent Night Eyeshadow was only $9! This deal is only available at Sephora, so be sure to snatch up some of this golden glittery goodness while you can!

You can find it on the website here. So go go go!

*I purchased the Nars shadow on my own. At such a steal, how could I pass it up?!

Haulus Maximus

Since many of you asked, here is what I actually ended up getting between the Saks and Sephora Events, here is the damage.

Saks:

(not pictured... yet) Mackage Ace Puffer Coat in Coco

As you can tell, I got a heck of a lot from Nars (Purchased from Saks, Nars Website, and Sephora):

Sheer Glow Foundation in Mont Blanc
Iceland Eyeshadow Duo
Eurydice Eyeshadow Duo
Tonga Lip Pencil
Toundra Matte Velvet Lip Pencil
Tokkaido Express Nail Lacquer
Soft Touch Eyeshadow Pencil in Goddess, Aigle Noir
Multiple in Luxor
15th Anniversary Day and Night Eyeshadow Palette
15th Anniversary Multiple Coffret

Chanel Rouge Allure Lacque in 77- Santal

Tweezerman Mini Slant Tweezers

Marc Jacobs Lola Perfume, Lola Solid Perfume Ring

BeautyBlender Duo Set

Yves St Laurent Mascara Singulier

OPI for Sephora Polish in 212-Sephora

The sale isn't over yet, so there might still be some damage done. Of course, reviews will be up as soon as I can crank them out too. :) What did you haul?

Spotted- Whats New At Sephora

Just in time for the Friends and Family Sale, Sephora has updated it's stock with fun new things to try. Just remember, code FF2009 gets you 20% off!

Shu Uemura Tsumori Chisato Holiday Collection

From the Sephora website: World-renowned Japanese fashion designer Tsumori Chisato creates the limited-edition "wish upon a star" Holiday collection exclusively for shu uemura. Tsumori's favorite Japanese icons, "twinkle star" and "lucky cat", add a playful spirit and tidings of luck throughout the collection.

Tsumori Chisato for Shu Uemura Planet Ribbon Palette- A palette featuring 3 eyeshadows, 1 cream liner, 1 cream highlighter, 1 blush, and 2 dual-ended applicators. Planet Ribbon appears to be the more demure of the 2 palette choices, with shades of peach, plum, and gold.

 

Tsumori Chisato for Shu Uemura Planet Cat Palette- A palette featuring 3 eyeshadows, 1 cream liner, 1 cream highlighter, 1 blush, and 2 dual-ended applicators. Planet Cat appears to be the more dramatic of the 2 palette choices, with shades of silver, blue, and pink.

 

Tsumori Chisato for Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Lipstick- A shade described as 'Jupitor Brown'

 

Tsumori Chisato for Shu Uemura Mini Lipgloss Set with Pouch- A trio of miniature glosses in shades Venus Peach, Moon Gold, and Scorpion Red

 

OPI for Sephora Nail Color Trio- A trio of polishes including Metro Chic, A True Romantic,and Domestic Goddess

Ed Hardy Love Kills Slowly Gift Set- I have a great disdain for Ed Hardy clothing in general, but I must say that this all-in-one palette has me intrigued.

Have you hauled from the Sephora sale yet? Who else is feeling inspired?

Sephora Friends and Family

Well beauties, the moment we have all been waiting for is finally here!

The Sephora friends and family sale has begun. Simply enter code FF2009 to get 20% off your order.

What will you be hauling?

Now is the Time For Saks and Sephora Friends and Family Shopping

I am sure all of you have heard by now, that Friends and Family season is upon us.

Starting tomorrow, Saks and Sephora will be holding their annual friends and family sale.

Saks is offering up 25% off all purchase, 20% on jewelry, and 10% on cosmetics. Simply use code Friends2 online, or tell the person behind the counter when shopping (I have found the printout isn't really necessary). Sale begins online on 10/13, and in store 10/15, and ends 10/18

Sephora is offering 20% off all cosmetics, using code FF2009. From 10/19 to 11/2

Usher Your Way into Fall with Illamasqua

Speaking of Illamasqua for fall, just because you can't physically pick up Dystopia on our shores, does not mean you can't still get your Illamasqua fix. Sephora has an amazing array of their permanent products, many of which can be used to achieve an amazing fall look. The Illamasqua love parade must go on forever, so here are some of my must haves for fall:

Spend Fashion's Night Out with Benefit!

Here is another amazing event to check out if you are in town for Fashions Night Out!

Sephora has got the Benefit team offering up runway makeup lessons, samples and prizes. It is all happening at Old Sephora Times Square (43rd and Broadway), so stop by and join in on the fun.

R.S.V.P by calling 212-944-6789. You won't want to miss out, and I will see you there.

Sephora Opens at Five Time Square

Better late than never, but you know I couldn't leave you all without coverage of one of the biggest launches of the year, right? ;) As everyone and their mom knows, Sephora has just opened a brand spanking new store at Five Times Square, and I was there to check it out and cover the whole shebang.


Returning are old favorites like Make Up For Ever, Nars, and Urban Decay. But, it is the addition of new lines that have us beauty connoisseurs chomping at the bit.

I am taking requests for any questions you might have about the store/new brands. Comment box is open, so fire away. :)

More Illamasqua News- The Sephora List!!

You all asked, and I am here to bring you news so fresh that you can taste it.

Here is the list of Sephora stores in the US that will be carrying the Illamasqua range:

9 in NYC:

34th St

5th Ave

711 Lexington Ave

76th and Broadway

Soho

Times Square

Union Square

The Westchester

Roosevelt Field

1 in Hawaii:

Honolulu- Ala Moana

1 in Vegas:

Las Vegas- The Venetian

1 in Seattle:

Seattle: Downtown Seattle

4 in Florida:

Florida Mall

South Beach

Dadeland, Miami

Boca Raton

1 in Washington DC:

Georgetown

6 in California:

Hollywood & Highland

Manhattan Village

Powell Street

San Diego/Fashion Valley

Santa Monica

South Coast Plaza

1 in Georgia:

Atlanta, Lenox Square

1 in Boston:

Prudential Center

And there you have it, the list of 25 Sephora stores that will be rolling out Illamasqua displays come mid-September. I am sure it will only be a matter of time before the brand rolls out to even more stores, especially since it has been so well received here in NYC.

Oh, and I just stumbled across this image on the official Illamasqua Blog


Methinks its a promotional image for the Fall 2009 campaign, but don't quote me on that. Either way, this picture has my drama loving heart aflutter. I am definitely down with the strong, dark, monochromatic shades.

Not sure what to put on your wishlists? Check out my handy dandy swatches from previous posts for the whole line overview. Oh, and join me in the celebratory butt shake.

My Illamasqua Makeover with Daniel

In the madness that was the Sephora launch, I had the chance to hang out with the Illamasqua team, and be madeover by the amazing Daniel.

Daniel loved what I had done with my eyes, so he kept that as is. Instead we went for flawless skin, and a strong pink lip.

On my eyes, I had on Urban Decay Primer Potion, Smashbox Eyeshadow in Oyster, Make Up For Ever shadow in 9, Make Up For Ever Aqua Gel Liner in Purple, and Smashbox Bionic Mascara in Purple.

Daniel used on me (all Illamasqua of course)

Satin Primer
Cream Foundation in 120
Powder Foundation in 120 to set
Powder Foundation in 240 for contour
Cream blush in Rude on Cheekbones with Cream Blush in Lies to Highlight
On Lips he used Climax Lipstick and Soul Intense Lipgloss

Action Shot of Daniel working his magic

The final product:

My impromptu photo session on the LIRR, after getting caught in the rain


Hope you enjoyed this look, because I certainly did. I will have more Illamasqua looks coming in the future, so be on the lookout for those. ;)

An Afternoon with the Illamasqua Team

More photos from the Friday launch for all of your viewing pleasure

Adam, Illamasqua's other head trainer helping to a customer

Is he not amazing? Adam rocked this green and blue eye look with heavily contoured face

The Illamasqua Displays, coincidentally placed right next to my other lover, Make Up For Ever


Daniel and I, post makeover

With the incredibly fierce Illamasqua duo of Jennifer and Daniel

Amy joined in on the fun

Posing with Adam, who is absolutely statuesque. He tried to scoot down for the pic so that I don't look so teeny. Mission failed, but we do look fierce

Adam just gets all the babes, L-R Yana, Me, Amy
I hope you enjoyed your glimpse into the launch. I have some very exciting posts coming up this week, so definitely keep an eye out because you will all flip! ;)