PUR Cosmetics – Holiday Makeup Essentials

The holidays are quickly approaching and PÜR Cosmetics has the makeup essentials you need to achieve a chic, glam look.

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1.      PÜR Cosmetics Liquid Veil 4-in-1 Spray Foundation: Give yourself air-brushed perfection with this ultra-light spray that is clinically proven to nourish and improve skin with a blend of age-defying ingredients. The formula includes the proprietary Ceretin® Complex, packed with time-released peptides, ceramide and non-irritating retinol, which is proven to firm and smooth the skin.

Price: $39.00

2.      PÜR Cosmetics Double Ego Dual Ended Eyeliner in Bali: Add a pop of color to your holiday look with the green shade of this two-in-one dual-ended eyeliner that offers a dry mineral tip for definition and a liquid liner that glides on with ease for bold, intense color.

Price: $21.00

3.      PÜR Cosmetics Chateau Cheeks Pressed Powder Blush in Savvy: Give your cheeks a smudge-proof flush of color with anti-aging benefits. Resveratrox and Vitisin help brighten and correct skin while keeping it hydrated and gently exfoliated. Blend the soft, ultra-wearable color in with your fingers to give cheeks a soft inner radiance or dust it on with a brush to highlight and accentuate features.

Price: $18.00

4.      PÜR Cosmetics Lip Lure Hydrating Lip Lacquer in Fiery: Top off your look by giving your lips a burst of hydrating color with this alluring lip lacquer. The unique formula features a blend of Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Avocado Oiland Jojoba Seed Oil, which forms a protective barrier on lips to naturally prevent water loss.

Price: $22.00

Available: purcosmetics.com and ULTA Beauty stores

Nordstrom Fall Beauty Trend Week – The Mall in Columbia

Nordstrom Fall Beauty Trend Week started on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at The Mall in Columbia.  I attended the event because I love beauty products and wanted to learn more about the cosmetics brands featured.

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The event (taking place now) specializes in providing promotions such as Oxygen Facials, Hand & Arm Massages, and tips for achieving the perfect Blow Out.  To conclude the week, Nordstrom will present a live interactive morning talk show with a special guest panel!

Visit the online site to register for the Nordstrom Fall Beauty Trend Week near your location.

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Wedding Salon Luxury Bridal Event – Recap

Wedding Salon hosted a luxury bridal event featuring top beauty and fashion trends on September 21, 2015.  The event was held at the Loews Madison Hotel and emulated a luxury wedding where affluent couples met with vendors face to face.

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Couples enjoyed Charm City Cake tastings, The Cocktail Guru Drinks, Style Me Bar beauty makeovers, Ava Laurenne gown previews, Costa Rica honeymoon giveaways, luxury swag bags and much more.


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Photo Credit:  BK Freeman Photography & Design

 

Louise Roe Emmy Award- Lancome Look

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Louise Roe looks stunning at this evening’s 2015 Primetime Emmy Awards. A bronzed, dewy look to complement her simple, long, white dress from @Halston. The warm smoky eye look was created to harmonize with Louise’s delicate rose gold accessories.

FACE:
•Hydra Zen Day Cream
•Miracle Cushion 310 Bisque (C)
•Star Bronzer in Bronze Lumiere & Star Bronzer Palette

EYES:
•Auda{city} in Paris Palette
•Drama Liqui-Pencil in Brûlée
•Grandiôse Mascara

LIPS:
•Shine Lover in Spontanee
•Lip Lover in Corail Cabriole
•Lip Lover in Rose Ballet

#LancômeRedCarpet

   @LancomeUSA

Nordstrom Fall 2015 Beauty Trend Event

Nordstrom Beauty is kicking off Fall by offering shoppers the unique opportunity to see what happens behind the curtain as they bring top trends seen on fashion week runways straight to your local department store at Nordstrom via their always anticipated Beauty Trend Event Weeks!

 

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About Beauty Trend Event Weeks:
Join Nordstrom Beauty for one-on-one time with savvy beauty experts. They will share the latest fall beauty tips and tricks while you’re pampered with a free makeup or skincare consultation. Afterwards, get access to FREE deluxe samples and exclusive gifts with purchase (while supply lasts). Admission is free — so don’t miss it! *NEW this season, enjoy the perk of scheduling appointments throughout the entire week!

 

 

Nordstrom Towson Town Center

700 Fairmount Avenue

Towson, MD
 

About the Fall Trends: 

 

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Twitter: @Nordstrom
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NYC New York Color Lacquered Lips for Fall

With their new Expert Last Lip Lacquer, NYC New York Color has the perfect shades to make your lips stand out this fall. From beautiful reds, to bright pinks, there is a shade for every outfit.
 

NYC NEW YORK COLOR EXPERT LAST LIP LACQUER

THINK: Lipstick-worthy color with a luscious glossy feel.

WHAT IT IS: The intense color of a lipstick with the shine of a gloss. Color this bold should be outlawed. The glamorous look of NYC New York Color’s fan-favorite Expert Last Lip Color now has all the ease of a gloss in new Expert Last Lip Lacquer. Infused with intense color, the precision applicator hugs lips tight while the rich formula glides on smooth and never feathers or bleeds. Lips stay hydrated, soft, and supple, and the never-sticky lacquer offers all-day comfort. With a lightweight texture and ultimate creamy color, this lacquer defies the laws of lipstick.

WHAT IT COSTS: $3.99

AVAILABLE SHADES: Bare Brooklyn, Riverside Romance, Chelsea Cherry Blossoms, Lincoln Square Love Affair, Coney Island Candy, Fidi Fuchsia, Central Park Passion, Madison Square Mauve, Big City Berry, Rockaway Ruby, Turtle Bay Toffee, Tribeca Mocha

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Butter London Lip Crayon and Nail Lacquer – Product Review

Butter London has expanded their line of cosmetics from nail polish to lip crayons, mascara, and eyeliner.  I have been (super) lucky to receive a box of their samples this summer.  The products could not have arrived at a better time and I was eager to share the experience.

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Product Review (rating 1 – 10)

The Lip Crayons are amazing and come in a variety of shades.  There’s a lip color for every skintone; beauty enthusiasts and makeup artist can have a good time with this product.  The lip pencil is very large (makes it easy to shape the lips) and leaves a creamy finish.  It also smells nice with a mild vanilla scent and the pigment is true to shade.  I give this product a thumbs up and rating of the number 10.

Let’s talk about Allure & Butter London‘s collaboration with a fabulous new nail lacquer collection titled,  Arm Candy!  The theme for the box was take self-expression to the next level with a range of colors and finishes. There were individual lacquers such as Nude Stilettos, Statement Piece, I’m on The List, It’s Vintage, Disco Nap, Lust or Must; the 4-Piece Fashion Lacquer Collection inluded Violet’s Revenge, The Sweet Spot, So Major, Front Row.

Same as the lip crayons, every shade was true to color but most importantly, the polish gave a salon finish.  It was easy to use (or glide) with a specialized top to eliminate spillage.  The nail lacquer also dries fast due to the fact I (always) polish my nails at the last minute.  I give this nail collection a thumbs up and rating of the number 9.

To purchase their products, visit the website: ButterLondon.com  Also, stay connected to the site, there could be a giveaway happening very soon!

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Teen Choice Awards Makeup Get The Look: Sarah Hyland

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LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 16: Actress Sarah Hyland attends the Teen Choice Awards 2015 at the USC Galen Center on August 16, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)

Celebrity makeup artist, Allan Avendaño gave Sarah Hyland a simple, yet bold makeup look to complement her yellow two-piece outfit with turquoise jewelry.

Avendaño began creating Sarah’s look starting with the eyes first using the Pür Minerals Cease Crease Eye Shadow Primer to create a flawless base. He then used the Soul Mattes Eye Shadow Palette and applied the Confidant shade all over the eyelid. Using a fluffy crease brush, he patted Sidekick and Alter on the outer corners of the eye and blended the shades into the crease. He used that same shadow combination on the bottom lash line.

“To soften any hard edges, I buffed the BFF shade into the crease and used the Companion shade on the brow bone,” says Avendaño.

 He then applied two coats of the Pür Minerals Big Look Mascara on the top lashes and one coat on the bottom before applying individual lashes.

Avendaño used the Pür Minerals Color Correcting Primer Illuminate & Glow followed by the Pür Minerals 4-in-1 Liquid Foundation with SPF 15 in Blush Medium with a damp sponge for seamless application. To add dimension to Sarah’s face, he applied the Pür Minerals Mineral Glow on her cheekbones, temples and jawbones. He then applied the Pür Minerals Chateau Cheeks Pressed Powder Blush in Kinky on the apples of her cheeks to add more color.

To highlight, he used the Pür Minerals Afterglow Illuminating Powder on the high points of her cheekbones, the brow bones, the bridge of her nose, the inner corners of her eyes and her cupid’s brow.

To create full and bold-shaped brows, he used the Pür Minerals Wake Up Brows in Mocha and used the highlighter end to amplify the arch of her brow.

Avendaño finished off Sarah’s look by lining and filling in her lips with an orange-red lip liner and applied the Pür Minerals Chateau Kisses Plumping Lip Gloss in Foxy, giving her a hydrated, full and sexy pout.

Pat McGrath Transforms Kim Kardashian West into Cleopatra

Today, on the latest cover of The Violet Files, the editorial site of Hollywood insider and beauty guru Cassandra Grey, Kim Kardashian West is transformed into the iconic Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra through the artistry and makeup design by Pat McGrath.

“I would have done anything—I would have trusted Pat’s vision no matter what she wanted—but I was really excited that it was the Cleopatra vibe,” says Kim Kardashian West of the collaboration with makeup artist Pat McGrath.

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“Elizabeth Taylor’s makeup in Cleopatra has been re-created countless times, but for Kim I wanted to create an interpretation that has never been done before, a futuristic 3D version,” Ms. McGrath explains. “I wanted to portray a luxurious decadence by using elements of ornate facial jewelry constructed into shapes that pay homage to Egyptian culture, and of course to the rich exotic character that Taylor portrayed in this role.”

“Her eyeshadow was made from ground lapis stone and gold pyrite flecks,” notes Ms. McGrath. “Incorporating three-dimensional gold metal into the makeup design explores the concept of makeup as jewelry. I wanted the images to be luxurious, evoking a modern take on the opulence associated with Cleopatra’s makeup.”

The images, shot by Ben Hassett, are the first installment in a series for VIOLET GREY in which Ms. McGrath will reimagine paragons of old Hollywood glamour with new faces.

Violet Grey Editorial Credits (@violetgrey)

Makeup: @patmcgrathreal

Model: @kimkardashian

Photography: @benhassett

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Rimmel London and NYC New York Makeup: Eye Products

THINK: Give your eyes a wake-up call.

WHAT IT IS: The latest mascara from Rimmel London makes it easier than ever to camouflage missed beauty sleep. New Wonder’lash Lift Me Up Mascara with Cucumber & Vitamins is like an energy boost for your lashes, perfect for hiding tell-tale signs of that late-night party. Infused with cucumber extract and bursting with vitamins, the nourishing formula helps lashes feel perfectly conditioned throughout the day. The cleverly-designed Precision Brush pushes lashes up and out from the lash line, delivering smooth, clump-free, totally uplifting volume. Define each and every lash with eye-opening volume. Its light and refreshing cucumber scent instantly refreshes your eyes, and its unique formula gives you a morning energy boost!

Packaged in a sleek, twisted tube, this vivid mascara is sure to stand out in your bag. The shockingly green color with a sparkling metallic finish reflects the cucumber-fresh formula, and the zesty orange lettering makes the packaging pop.

Open your eyes to volumized and lifted lashes.

AVAILABLE SHADES: Black, Extreme Black

WHAT IT COSTS: $8.99

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GO BIG AND BOLD WITH THE NYC NEW YORK COLOR 24HR WATERPROOF EYE SHADOW AND NEW BIG BOLD & PRECISE LIQUID EYELINER

THINK: Everything you need for the ultimate eye looks

WHAT THEY ARE: 

BIG BOLD &  PRECISE LIQUID EYELINER ($3.99): A daring, 2-in-1 eyeliner that switches from thick to thin. Take your liner to the next level with NYC New York Color’s latest breakthrough, Big Bold & Precise Liquid Liner. Rock the heavy liner look or go for a more refined line—this liner can do it all. The secret is its revolutionary felt tip with a uniquely slanted edge. Use the wide side to draw on the drama, or flip to the narrow edge for a seduc- tive, precise line. With a high-performance formula in a jet-black shade, this liner lets you change up your look without changing your applicator. Available in Extra Black

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24 HR Waterproof Eye Shadow ($2.99) : This retractable chubby has a unique, pigment-packed formula for 24-hour waterproof wear. Color glides on smooth and stays crease-proof all day and all night. Try using it as a liner, or smudge with your finger for a smoky effect.  Available shades: Wall Street Bronze, Brooklyn Mocha, Tribeca Taupe, 5th Ave Gold Rush,  Murray Hill Champagne,  Rockefeller Center Snowflakes,  Empire State Building, New York At Night, Central Park Tulips,  East River Romance and Madison Square Park

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