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Dolce & Gabbana Classic Cream Lipstick new spring and summer 2014 colors review

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Pictured: From top left: Classic Cream Lipstick c/o Dolce & Gabbana. Mandorla, Petal, Delight, Scarlett, Fire and Devil.

Dolce & Gabbana’s new summer 2014 colors in their Classic Cream Lipstick are inspired by the nuances of Sicilian Roses as well as the velvety touch of their petals. For spring/summer 2014, Dolce & Gabbana have added twenty new colors to their Classic Cream Lipstick collection, taking the choice of colors up to forty-two!

Dolce & Gabbana have divided the Classic Cream Lipstick colors into six categories including, reds, oranges, corals, pinks and nudes. This ensures there is a color for every mood, skin-tone and look. Each lipstick is inspired by a particular Sicilian Rose; for example, “Mandorla” is inspired by the Alchemist Rose and “Star” is inspired by the Black Rose. 

The Classic Cream Lipstick by Dolce & Gabbana is a favorite lipstick of mine. The formula is moisturizing; it never dries out the the lips. The color glides on smoothly without clumping or traveling. The color is true; it looks the same on the lips as it does in the tube. Love that!

Dolce & Gabbana was kind enough to send me six new colors from the spring/summer 2014 Classic Cream Lipstick collection to test out, and share with you! Below you will see “Mandorla,” “Delight,” “Petal,” “Devil,” “Fire” and “Scarlett.” All photos were taken in bright shade, outside, late morning with the same camera settings. These photos have not been edited.

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Pictured: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Manorla” Classic Cream Lipstick

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Pictured: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Delight” Classic Cream Lipstick

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Pictured: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Petal” Classic Cream Lipstick

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Pictured: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Fire” Classic Cream Lipstick

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Pictured: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Devil” Classic Cream Lipstick

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Pictured: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Scarlett” Classic Cream Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Classic Cream Lipstick can be found online here, here and here.

Chanel Tutti Frutti nail polish for summer 2014 review

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Pictured: Chanel Tutti Frutti nail polish for summer 2014. One base coat, two coats of color, no top coat. Photo taken in morning sun. 

Chanel Tutti Frutti nail polish is an orange-pink nail polish hue from Chanel’s summer 2014 beauty collection. This playful nail polish color is perfect for sunny summer days. Tutti Frutti’s cheery hue is ideal for having fun with color this summer season. Chanel Tutti Frutti nail polish plays well with shades of pink, red, orange and yellow. It is a warm hue which will lend itself well to hot summer days in July and August.

I tested out Chanel Tutti Frutti nail polish with two coats of color, one base coat and no top coat. The nail polish lasted six days before chipping. Tutti Frutti by Chanel is great alternative to orange this summer season if you are looking for a warm nail polish color but the orange nail polish trend isn’t your style.

Chanel Tutti Frutti nail polish can be found online here, here and here.

Jay Z Gold edt review

 in Beauty / Fragrance / Men's Fashion  tagged celebrity style / fathers day / holiday gift ideas / jay z / men by

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Pictured: Men’s cologne c/o Jay Z “Gold” edt

Jay Z “Gold” eau de toilette is a fruity-wood based fragrance for men. The combination of grapefruit, vetiver and woody base notes create a soft, sweet, and smooth fragrance experience which is easy for a man to wear on a daily basis. We tested out Jay Z “Gold” edt on Rob for a few days and loved the results! 

Rob wore Jay Z “Gold” while working behind a desk, doing yard-work, going for a jog and attending a backyard BBQ. Throughout all actives, Jay Z “Gold” cycled through the top, middle and base fragrance notes without wearing off too early or becoming overbearing while doing yard-work, jogging or being outside in the sun at a BBQ.

Jay Z “Gold” edt started off with a smooth, fruit scent which was soft and enticing. As the day wore on, Jay Z “Gold” offered a smooth, woody scent which was soft and masculine. At the end of the day, Jay Z “Gold” left a slight vetiver and musk scent which was perfect on a cool spring night.

Base notes: grapefruit, ginger, cardamon

Middle notes: Vetiver Base

Base notes: Amber, Myrrh, Teak Wood, Bourbon Vanilla

Jay Z “Gold” edt is a soft, men’s fragrance which is ideal for wearing on a daily basis. Due to the soft fragrance experience, Jay Z “Gold” edt can easily be worn to the office, the theater, and any activity where there could be tight quarters. Since the fragrance is soft, men will not have to worry about washing it off prior to working out; since many fitness facilities have a “no fragrance” policy. The fragrance notes used in Jay Z “Gold” edt are commonly loved by men; this means it will make a fabulous gift for Father’s Day or any gift-giving occasion! Love that!

Jay Z “Gold” edt also has companion products including deodorant, aftershave balm and shower gel. Use of companion products will layer the fragrance giving it a strong, long lasting scent throughout the day. Jay Z “Gold” also has several gift sets which will be perfect for Father’s Day! 

To view the Jay Z “Gold” fragrance collection, please scroll through the shopping widget below.