Laura Mercier Folklore Collection: Review, Pics and Swatches

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      Introducing the Folklore Collection by Laura Mercier. Rich, earthy and tribal colours inspired by cultures of South and Central America make up the Summer 2013 Collection. I’m reading a book on Native Americans in the 1890′s and these colors remind me so much of the landscape in the west at that time. The red [...]

Makeup Wars Challenge: Favorite Cream or Pencil Eye Shadow

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2013 is quickly becoming the year of the “cosmetics crayon.” Nearly ever brand has an eye shadow or lip crayon or pencil. From pricey high-end lines to drugstore brands, crayons and pencils abound. The awesome bloggers are always on trend, so this weeks challenge focuses on the best cream or eye [...]

New! Laura Mercier Creme Smooth Lip Colours!

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Two of 14 new $26 Laura Mercier Creme Smooth Lip Colours available now at Laura Mercier counters and  online . What would I do without Laura Mercier to keep this 50 *cough*something lady looking pretty and polished? Seriously, virtually every product in the line works beautifully for me! It’s the best brand for over 40′s and er…over [...]

Which Eyeliner is Right For You?

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I was in a hurry yesterday and forgot to put my eyeliner on. As I took a last look in the mirror before departing for work, I was astounded at how nekkid I looked!  My eyes looked old and tired. I looked ‘unfinished’ somehow, not polished how I like to look. That’s why I’m a [...]

Get The Look – Laura Mercier at the Los Angeles Premiere of OZ the Great and Powerful

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I adore Michelle Williams, she is both feminine and classy. I think she is this generation’s Audrey Hepburn. Isn’t her makeup here perfection? Makeup artist Sabrina Bedrani created a “chic yet sexy” makeup look for Williams, who stars in the upcoming movie, “OZ the Great and Powerful.” Bedrani drew inspiration for the look from the [...]

New Shades! Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour

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Anything that can save me precious time in the morning, I down with. That’s why Laura Mercier’s Caviar Stick Eye Colours ($24) have made my Prime Beauty All-Star list, especially the 8 new shades that hit counter this month. The new shades are: Orchid Sugar Frost Seashell Sand Glow Grey Pearl Pink Opal Mint Snow Rosegold   I have the lovely shade Amethyst from the original colors [...]

Makeup Wars: Valentine’s Day Look

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This time our warriors are battling it out over the best Makeup Look for Valentines Day. I decided to go the traditional route with shimmery eyes, barely there cheeks and a Valentine red lip. As I was writing this I realized I used a lot of my favorite or “all-star” products. Click on the next [...]

Get The Look – 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards

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Last night when I was watching E News! Live from the Red Carpet pre-show to the Screen Actors Guild Awards, I was mesmerised by Claire Danes as she was talking to Giuliana Rancic. The one thought that kept going through my mind was “I wish I knew what her lip color was” and low and [...]