new kids on the blog + bare escentuals pretty amazing lip color

have i told you i’m going to witness the most epic collaboration in boyband history tonight? that’s right, me and five of my favorite ladies have tickets to see nkotbsb. i’m mildly (ok, insanely) excited. they’re bringing me back to my boston roots tonight and i am bursting at the seams with nine year old glee!

anyway, speaking of new, i wanted to introduce a recent obsession. have you seen these pretty amazing lipcolors from bare escentuals? they’ve got to be the coolest new kids on the beauty block. the color is intense and opaque – almost like a matte liquid lipstick. it’s strangely hydrating and the applicator polishes your pout with complete precision. i’m impressed! i’ve been rocking it in charisma and can’t wait to wear it with a new dress to what is sure to be one fabulous wedding tomorrow. (no, i don’t plan to run off with one of the new kids. steve’s cousin and my beloved hair stylist, christina, is tying the knot!)

intrigued? pretty amazing lip color is available in eight shades at nordstrom, sephora, and online for $16. you must try!

a few more pretty things i’m loving this week:

have one pretty amazing weekend, lovelies!

pretty pouch from paul & joe

i am guaranteed to fall for anything that can pass for both a makeup bag and a clutch and paul & joe is absolutely certain to deliver the perfect pouch year after year. each one is a limited edition in the most beautiful vintage print. the elegant and pastel-y wildflowers below belong to the spring 2011 collection.

(sighs)

you can find the entire spring 2011 collection, including the latest cosmetic pouch ($40) at b-glowing. as an added bonus, receive this limited edition blotting papers refill with any $35 purchase. the papers aren’t just easy on the eyes, they freshen you up by absorbing afternoon shine and leaving your makeup completely intact.


i mean, if it’s not the perfect thing to put in your pouch.