Category Archives: lids

shadows, primers, liners & creams

cargo colorsticks

Posted on
2

monochromatic makeup is one of those looks that’s always in. sporting the same shade on eyes, lips, and cheeks is not only great in a pinch, but it’s also chic and uncomplicated. a perfect way to pull it off is with a multiple like cargo’s new colorstick.

if you’ve never done it, you might find it hard to latch onto the idea of using one product on three parts of the face, but i promise you it’s multitasking at its finest. i love applying creamy color on my lips and i’ve even gotten used to wearing it on my cheeks, but i’ve never been comfortable brushing it on my eyes mainly because it always tends to crease.

cargo has really mastered the cream-to-powder formula and created something that doesn’t settle into lines or creases which is great for all three pieces of real estate on which you may decide to apply it. the five product shades give all skin tones a dose of natural, pretty color and will keep you looking far from boring.

cargo colorsticks are available online for $28.

keep calm and brady on

Posted on
13
keep calm and brady on

i’m a boston girl born and raised, so please excuse me while i root for the patriots this evening. and what’s a social sporting event without festive fan-inspired makeup? my picks for brady’licious beauty: deborah lippmann nail lacquer in lady sings the blues, $18; guerlain terracotta gloss in tango, $31; trish mcevoy deluxe platinum diamond eyeshadow, $22.

let’s go pats!

tarte emphaseyes inner rim brightener

Posted on
4

hello from nyc! i booked myself into back to back trips these past two weeks and the result has not been pretty. i’m sick as a dog and desperately trying to catch up on sleep while working 11 hour days and faking fineness to the entire universe using a few secret beauty weapons.

i told you a few weeks ago that i’m a bottom lash quitter and that simple trick definitely helps to make me look more awake. then we discovered the best dark circle concealer ever which doubles the facade, but these last few days, i still needed something more.

i found a little extra alertness in a liner with tarte’s emphaseyes inner rim brightener. you just glide it along your water line (ever notice how it gets super red and angry when you’re exhausted?) and your eyes look instantly bigger and completely refreshed. it goes on smoothly and looks so much more natural than the old white eyeliner trick. it’s also great for allergy eyes if you’re a sufferer and it’s totally helping me to look the part this week, even though i’m feeling way under the weather.

tarte emphaseyes inner rim brightener is $18 at ulta.

stila jewel eye shadow in rose quartz

Posted on
4

stila’s new jewel eye shadow collection is really something. it’s catching rave reviews for smooth application, coverage, and staying power (since glittery shadows tend to fall to the undereyes) which does not surprise since stila has a long history of creating great shadows. for me, the crown jewel is rose quartz. the shade is a mauve pink with silver pearl which gives it serious shimmer but keeps it elegant (no chunky kesha glitter here). it’s definitely the most feminine of the bunch which is likely why it’s stolen my heart, but i’m finding that it makes a subtle and beautiful every day base shadow when applied with my finger.

now that it’s in my possession, i’m going to try and wear it daily – a major commitment for my always uninteresting little eyelids, but a shadow this pretty just can’t sit around in my beauty basket!

stila’s jewel eye shadows are $20 each at sephora and beauty.com.

and do tell: what do you wear on your eyelids everyday?

glossRx: benefit stay don’t stray

Posted on
7

beauty ache from cheryl at a peek of chic:

i’m on the hunt for an under eye concealer that lasts all day. i use a concealer that i do like, but half way through the day i need to reapply! i don’t have dreadfully dark circles, so they are easy to cover, i just don’t want to have to touch up.

glossRx:

cheryl’s email came hot on the heels of a dinner chat with seven ladies about under eye concealers and their shortcomings – the top two complaints being lack of staying power and a tendency to settle into fine lines.  i introduced benefit stay don’t stray back in january of 2010, but since then it has built up quite a reputation for being long lasting and color correcting (meaning that although it’s billed as a primer, you really don’t need a concealer). it’s light and creamy, crazy brightening and will not, i repeat, will not, settle into fine lines. this stuff really works and i highly recommend using it before your foundation, for all 360 degrees that it’s intended for. three dots on the under eye zap dark circles dead in their tracks and a dot or two on the lid will keep your foundation from creasing. finally, blend a bit into your inner corner and all traces of last night’s tequila and vodka binge on a rooftop bar in nyc the night before a 12 hour work day (whoops) are undetectable. benefit cosmetics stay don’t stray is $26 at sephora.

got a beauty ache of your own? submit it to theglossarie@gmail.com for a glossRx!

pin-spired gloss

Posted on
6

this is one of my favorite photos and one of my most popular pins to date. it’s actually a model from an etsy shop and while i love her makeup, it’s the colors in her dress and shoes that inspired me to dash for my vanity and pull a few products inspired by the color palette.

bobbi brown brightening lip gloss in pink, $23

essie nail polish in pretty edgy, $8

nars single eyeshadow in mangrove, $23

voila, a pretty and unexpected look to brighten up your winter morning.

ps – are you on pinterest? follow me so i can find you!

pps – if your life could use some fresh gloss, you can still enter to win six nail polishes from refinery29 and color club – but, hurry hurry ’cause i’m picking a random winner on monday!

pretty gifty: paul & joe ornamental collection

Posted on
3

this season, paul & joe has created the most adorable ornaments out of their holiday eye shadows. there are five bright limited-edition shades packaged in the most perfect-for-tree-trimming boxes and each one is primed and ready for popping into the self select eye color palette.

left to right: fa-la-la-la-la, deck the halls, midnight clear, silent night, joy to the world

pretty darn precious, right?

if this is sounding like the sweetest gift for someone you know, make sure to purchase your beauty booty at beautyhabit – they’re throwing a free eye color palette and cosmetic bag in with the purchase of any three ornamental shadows ($20 each).

now, go deck the halls!

pretty gifty: terrific trios

Posted on
6
pretty gifty: terrific trios

there are so many pretty prezzies on the market these days. i’m trying something new and putting together a series of gift guides for the beauty addict in your life. each round up will feature my top picks for gifts geared toward a particular theme, category, or recipient. i’m calling it ‘pretty gifty’ – hope you enjoy!

first up is a half dozen gifts in triplicate. for whatever the reason, beauty products in threes are uber abundant this time of year. need you a stocking stuffer or something for your sweet secret santa, here are my favorite beautiful threesomes.

left column: marc jacobs rollerball trio, $38; smith’s rosebud salve medley, $16; ysl ‘golden gloss’ holiday trio, $59

right column: l’occitane hand indulgences, $26; deborah lippmann ‘dance music’ holiday mini trio, $29; bare escentuals ‘light show’ metallic eyeliner, $24

vincent longo pearl x eyeshadow

Posted on
4

i seriously don’t even care to learn one more thing about these shadows or how they might look on my eyes. they are too beautiful for words! has anyone seen these pretties in person? word on the street is that they’re not just perfection in the pan but blend to create wearable eye looks that will flatter us all.

i think i need them.

vincent longo pearl x eyeshadow is available online in five colors for $25. go grab your own!

nars delphes trio

Posted on
Reply

something about the month of august makes me yearn for fall and this delphes trio from nars is destined to be my autumn shadow wardrobe. the colors are subtle and softened which makes them my particular cup of tea and they can be blended together or used individually (a nice divider between each shade keeps things clean). while nars offers their trio in four different options, the range of shades in this group includes a sheer peach, a matte blue-gray, and a frosty metallic green. this threesome has captured my heart with its effortless, blendable colors that smooth on evenly for super easy pretty.

the delphes trio is a limited edition piece from the nars fall collection and will hit shelves sometime this month. it’s currently available online for $45 for all impulse shoppers.

what will your lids be wearing this fall?