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Gucci fall 2015 beauty look from the Milan Fashion Week runway

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Gucci sent their fall/winter 2015/2016 collection down the Milan Fashion Week runway last week and showed a clean, classic beauty look which complimented the subway themed show, and vintage collection featured on the catwalk. The feminine and classic beauty look on the Gucci runway was created by Gucci Cosmetics Artistic Director, Pat McGrath.

Pat McGrath shares with us how to achieve this runway look at home, right now, before fall 2015 begins! Love that!

GET THE LOOK:

Skin:

Skin was prepared by applying Gucci Purifying Cleansing Water, Refining Gentle Toner and Perfecting Lightweight Moisturizer. Before makeup application, Gucci Silk Priming Serum was used to prime the skin.

Face: 

Gucci Lustrous Glow Foundation and Luminous Perfecting Concealer were applied to match each model’s skin tone.

Eyes:

Each model received individualized application amount of the Gucci Magnetic Color Shadow Duo in Aristocratic to enhance the natural tone of their eyes. Next, one coat of Gucci Opulent Volume Mascara in Cocoa was applied to the base of the top lashes only. Lastly, eyebrows were groomed using the Precise Sculpting Brow Pencil. 

Lip:

Clear lip balm was gently dabbed on lips with a finger and then tissued off.

Finishing Touch:

The look was finished off with Gucci Luxe Finishing Powder.

To view the Gucci runway show, please view the video below by Paris Modes TV courtesy of Rightster. 

Christian Louboutin Salonu nail polish from the Python Volcano mini coffret for spring 2015

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Pictured: Christian Louboutin Python Volcano mini coffret for spring 2015. Solonu nail polish.

Christian Louboutin Salonu nail polish for spring 2015 is an off-white nail polish color from the Python Volcano mini coffret by Christian Louboutin. This off-white hue is a fabulous neutral tone for the spring season; as well as the summer season!

I tested out Christian Louboutin Salonu nail polish with one base coat and three coats of color. Salonu is a cream nail polish which can easily look streaky if not applied thick enough. The thin application brush Christian Louboutin uses in his nail polish collection can makes applying Salonu a little bit difficult. Once applied, it is a beautiful neutral hue for the warm weather season. It is worth the effort to apply!

Christian Louboutin Salonu nail polish lasted six days before chipping. I did not use a top coat. I feel like this will be an ideal color on toes to wear with open toed shoes and sandals. Love it!

Christian Louboutin Salonu nail polish is part of Christian Louboutin spring 2015 Python Volcano mini nail coffret set. The nail polish set can be found online here and here.

SK-II Pitera Essence Set review

 in Beauty  tagged face / reviews / sk-ii / skin care by

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Pictured: c/o SK-II Pitera Essence Set

SK-II was one of the fabulous sponsors for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York earlier this month. They handled the skin care routine for several of the designers who showed their fall 2015 collections during New York Fashion Week, and they also offered demonstrations of their products inside the tents for fashion show guests, and fashion insiders.

I had heard of SK-II’s products before fashion week, but had never tested them out before. When SK-II contacted me prior to fashion week, I jumped at the chance to test out their products. After all, my skin is aging, and it needs anything it can get to combat the test of time!

The SK-II Pitera Essence Set is essentially a facial in box. One of the best ways to keep skin youthful and hydrated is through a facial! For a busy mom like me, going to a spa for a facial seems like something done in a faraway land. I simply do not have time! So, I was thrilled to receive SK-II’s Pitera Essence Set since it is a facial I can give myself at home, on my own time. Love that!

The directions in the box are easy to follow, and the products are gentle, luxurious, and easy to use. The most relaxing part of the facial is the mask. My face has never been happier, and more relaxed! I love the results on my face from SK-II’s Pitera Essence Set. My skin is smoother, softer, and more vibrant than it was before I tested out the set. I am so excited!

I loved SK-II’s Pitera Essence Set so much, I am looking forward to testing out more of their products in the future. 

You can find SK-II’s Pitera Essence Set online here.