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Dolce & Gabbana The Brow Liner eyebrow shaping pencil review

March 31, 2014 in Beauty tagged dolce and gabbana / eye make-up / eyebrows / reviews by Bay Area Fashionista

Photo: eyebrow shaping pencil c/o Dolce & Gabbana in “chesnut” and “mocha”

I have to admit, I am one of those eyebrow victims of the mid to late 1990’s. It was fashionable at that time to have your eyebrows waxed monthly into a thin line. I never went as thin as some women did; just thinner than natural. 😉 Sadly, when the trend ended and everyone went back to full eyebrows, my brows never grew back. So, in order to create an eyebrow which looks more “en vogue,” I need an eybrow shaping pencil!

Dolce & Gabbana’s new “The Brow Liner” eyebrow shaping pencil is exactly what my eyebrows needed. The pencil has an unique shape which allows me to fill in my eyebrows without making a mistake. In addition to a pencil, the opposite end of the “The Brow Liner” features a mascara-like brush which allows me to shape my eyebrows into the perfect arch. Love that!

Having both the pencil and brush on one stick makes it easy to create eyebrows in one step; and it is handy for traveling! The color is great and does not smudge during the day. At the end of the night, all I need to do it remove it with make-up remover. My eyebrows look as vibrant at night as they did in the early morning when I first applied Dolce & Gabbana’s “The Brow Liner.”

I am using Dolce & Gabbana “The Brow Liner” eyebrow shaping pencil in “chestnut” which is the perfect color for my eyebrows. The eyebrow shaping pencil also comes in a variety of colors, is priced at $45, and can be found online here.

Laura Mercier spring 2014 color collection: Spring Renaissance

January 17, 2014 in Beauty tagged eye make-up / face / laura mercier / lipstick / spring 2014 by Bay Area Fashionista

Laura Mercier’s spring 2014 color collection has arrived! The inspiration, “Spring Renaissance,” brings us a happy, warm color story which is perfect for the spring 2014 season. I absolutely adore the lipstick and cheek colors from Laura Mercier’s spring collection. I cannot wait to get my hands on them! Read on to see all the fabulous colors Laura Mercier has created for us this warm weather season!

*The following text has been provided by Laura Mercier.

The Inspiration:

Spring Renaissance brings a new day, a new beginning and a new you
It’s a time to reinvent yourself with shades that shine and shimmer and colours that cast a happy, youthful glow

The Look:

Warm and fresh tints of colour, with glowing, luminous skin
Cheeks are celebrated in fresh, pearly peaches and energetic corals
Sense of purity and innocence in the look

JANUARY – SPRING COLOUR STORY – SPRING RENAISSANCE

Product	Product Detail	Shade Detail	Price
Enlightenment Eye & Cheek Palette	Includes four eye shadows in shimmering neutrals and two blushes in pops of colour to create the perfect look for the season	New, Limited Edition Online here	$55
Faux Lash Mascara	Builds rich, exaggerated lashes that are extraordinarily thick, super-shiny and conditioned; the formula is extra-smooth, glossy and good-for-lashes, created with a blend of waxes and absolutely no fibers	New, Limited Edition Sierra Brown Permanent Black	$24
Crème Cheek Colour	A long-lasting, natural cheek colour formulated to provide translucent, buildable coverage for a soft, velvety finish	Permanent Sunrise Praline	$24
Metallic Crème Eye Colour	A lightweight, non-greasy, lush metallic formula that floats across the eye leaving a gorgeous, shimmering sheen	New, Limited Edition Golden Mist Copper Sunrise Permanent Platinum Alloy	$23
Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour	Laura Mercier Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour is a 100% wax-free lip colour that delivers pure, long-lasting breathable colour and comforts with lip-nourishing hydration; now available in a unique Pearl finish for shimmering lips	New, Limited Edition Pure Play	$24
Lip Pencil	A perfectly textured lip pencil designed to outline, define and enhance the natural shape of the lip	Permanent Chestnut	$22
Foundation Primer – Radiance	The universal pearl tint creates a soft focus effect to minimize the look of imperfections with a radiant finish; leaves makeup looking fresh & colour-true the entire day	Permanent Online Here and Here	$32
Crème Smooth Lip Colour	A luxurious lipstick that gives lips the ultimate in colour, texture, and finish; in one smoothing swipe, the crème formula envelops lips in rich colour with a semi-lustrous finish	Permanent Brigitte Palm Beach	$26
Eye Canvas	This oil-absorbing innovative formula acts like a foundation for your eye, neutralizing the eyelid by providing lightweight coverage – all while extending makeup wear and prevent creasing and smudging all day	Permanent EC-2	$26
Crème Eye Liner	An ultra-smooth, water-proof creamy eye liner that applies with the ease and smooth silky finish of a gel and the precision of a liquid liner	New, Limited Edition Graphite Permanent Espresso	$22
Angled Eye Liner Brush	Specifically designed to work with the Crème Eye Liner, this brush uses high quality synthetic fibers in a narrow, exact point with a thin profile that creates the most precise looks	Permanent Online Here	$20

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A few must-have beauty tools

December 16, 2013 in Beauty tagged becca / eye make-up / hand cream / holidays 2013 / ifabbo / la mer / laura mercier / revive / skin care / winter 2014 by Bay Area Fashionista

Photo from left: Save Our Sweaters c/o ifabbo / Makeup Geek “New Years Eve“ c/o ifabbo/ NYX Butter c/o ifabbo/ c/o Laura Mercier Hand Cream / Becca Brush c/o ifabbo / Bon Bliss c/o ifabbo/ ReVive Face Cream / La Mer eye cream

I have a few favorite “go-to” items during the cold weather months. These items help me solve many beauty and fashion problems which occur during the cold weather! Here is a breakdown on a few of my favorite cold weather “go-to’s” during the holiday season:

“Save Our Sweaters” this solves the problem of pilling! How many times have you felt like you needed to retire your favorite sweater because you wore it so much, it started to pill! Problem solved with “Save Our Sweaters.” This product carefully and gently removes pills from knits. Who knew this was possible?!?!

Skin Care: Let’s face it, the cold weather and constant exposure to artificial heat wreaks havoc on our skin. My “go-to” solutions? Laura Mercier hand cream, ReVive face cream and La Mer eye cream. Moisture has returned. Ahhhhh. . .

Lips: There are so many lip balms on the market today yet most of them do not offer a fashionable touch of color while protecting your lips from the cold air. My “go-to” lip balm? NYX Butter. It adds a touch of red which keeps my appearance in check and my lips moisturized. Love!

Make-Up brush: The holidays are filled with over-night trips, ski vacations and tight schedules. This means little to no time in the morning to do a full beauty routine. Never fear, the Becca Brush is here! This fabulous make-up brush allows you to apply your foundation, blush, powder and more without having to clean the brush between applications. Not only that, when you pack for a trip, you only need to pack one brush! What will you do with all that extra space in your suitcase? I end up packing more lipsticks 😉

Warm and cozy bath: “Bon Bliss” is a candy-like bath moisturizer which is perfect for cold weather dry skin. Plus, who doesn’t love a warm bath, which smells like delicious candy, on a cold day! I love how soft my skin is from using Bon Bliss, you will love it too!

The perfect eye shadow for New Years Eve. Makeup Geek’s “New Years Eve” eye shadow is the perfect party eye shadow hue for the festive holiday season! It i sparkling, gold and ideal for holiday soiree’s and a New Years Eve bash!

Happy Holidays and sparkle on 😉

What are your favorite beauty tools during the cold weather and busy holiday season?

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