Category Archives: lips

all kinds of potions for a prettier pout

cargo colorsticks

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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

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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!

a few from nars spring 2012

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nars spring 12

i haven’t been chomping at the bit this hard for a makeup lineup in a long time, but nars spring 12 is looking insanely good. meet the belles of the ball:

diamond life nail polish. this lacquer is all violet metallic brilliance. it’s shimmery and electric – way edgier than spring’s predictable pastels and i have to say, it looks pretty damn fabulous after just one coat.

gaiety blush. it may look garish to some, but what appears to be a straight up full throttle matte pink in the pan, actually wears as a pretty almost purple-pink with some serious shine. it’s one of those day-improving shades you just gotta own.

mexican rose velvet lip pencil. it’s the hottest fuchsia pink with equal parts punchy pigment and glossy shine. it applies like a chubby lip liner, but feels like a balm and wears like a stain. i’m slightly obsessed.

nars spring 12 is online and at the counters now!

thing of beauty + lovely links

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sometimes a product comes along that is so pretty on its own, be it the packaging or the overall design, that i could almost care less about its performance because it just looks that darn good. my new “thing of beauty” series will feature the prettiest of products on the market in hopes of making the contents of your makeup bag just a bit more lovely.

the inaugural “thing of beauty” is perfect lipstick from none other than victoria’s secret. i’ll say that vs makeup has come a long way since the sticky glitter lip glosses and body splashes i recall – because this lipstick is divine! the square tube, the lip print (obviously, i’m a fan) and those stripes on the inner tube are all calling to me. plus, the four available shades are spot on – a hot pink, a blush rose, a bright lilac, and a yummy nude. sounds pret-ty perfect to me.

victoria’s secret perfect lipstick is $15 online.

{a few lovely links}

happy weekend to you!!

tarte maracuja divine shine lip gloss

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let’s get right to the point: the new maracuja divine shine lip gloss from tarte is wearing the most fabulous outfit i’ve seen on a product in a long while.

if you’re not one to judge a book by its cover alone, let me assure you that beyond all the pretty packaging, you get lots of color, lots of shine, and none of that dried out weirdness some other glosses leave behind.

the hydrating and nourishing gloss comes in ten shades named for the current line of amazonian clay blushes. (if you’re a fan of the blushes, the gloss shades are complimentary without being matchy and, needless to say, they are beautiful.) the shade range is spot on with a red, a hot pink, a nude, a baby pink, a berry, and a coral, along with a few other options. the gloss itself is great for your lips and feels really moisturizing thanks to a little sunflower seed oil, but it’s also highly pigmented and is tacky enough to stick around for more than one drink.

besides, just imagine how great you’ll look whipping all of this floral print and click-pen goodness out of your clutch this spring!

tarte maracuja divine shine lip gloss is available at sephora for $21.

fresh sugar advanced therapy lip treatment

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fresh’s latest lippie is a luxury skincare treat in a tube. this version one ups the original with anti aging qualities that are meant to give the delicate skin around the lip area a little extra love. i think it hydrates lips better than the lip treatment spf 15 and it seems to actually repair the damage done by cold, dry air. i’ve been using it to prep my favorite bold pink lip and adore the way it moisturizes and plumps to give a boost of definition. the anti aging benefits are icing on the cake – i can’t get enough of products that serve a purpose and provide an added benefit while they’re working. this new formula is somewhat less shiny, and lacks spf, but lasts longer than the original. although it also costs a little more, the advanced lip therapy trumps the lip treatment spf 15 this time of year. a winter must!

clinique almost lipstick in luscious honey

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clinique is launching eight new shades of its beloved almost lipstick formula (of black honey fame, which i know from this post has many a glossarie reader fan!) in january. if that wasn’t excitement enough, they’ve put one lonely shade, called luscious honey, on presell today and tomorrow only. it looks to be a delightfully springy, punchy berry color that i know i’m going to need to get my hands on.

the almost lipsticks are sheer and glossy, so lots of your natural lip color shines through when you wear them, making them friendly to all. luscious honey is on presell december 18th and 19th for $15 (and free shipping!) then it disappears until the full launch in january.

are you going to snag one?

are you dying to see the other seven shades, or is black honey enough almost lipstick for  you?

pin-spired gloss

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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: terrific trios

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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