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Dolce & Gabbana Pink nail polish review

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Photo: Nail Polish: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Pink” / Two coats of color, one base coat, no top coat. Photo taken in overcast weather. 2014©

One of the stand-out beauty trends on the New York Fashion Week runways for the fall 2014 season was nude or pale nail polish. In addition to fall trends, nude or pale  nail polish also happens to be an alternate nail polish trend for the spring 2014 season in addition to dark purple! Love that!

Dolce & Gabbana’s “Pink” nail polish is a classic color from the collection. This extremely pale pink acts like a pink-tinged clear nail polish. This is the ideal color for pairing with apparel in spring’s print trend, or with neon hues. Of course, it also plays well with spring 2014’s pastel color pallete. Let’s just say, a pink-tinged clear nail polish works with EVERYTHING!

I tested Dolce & Gabbana’s “Pink” nail polish with two coats of color, one base coat and no top coat. The nail polish lasted for eight days before chipping! Love that!

This is an ideal nail polish color to keep in your collection for occasions where you may not want your nail polish color to clash or compete with your overall ensemble. This is also a great nail polish color for those who prefer a natural nail.

Dolce & Gabbana “Pink” nail polish is priced at $24 and can be found online here and here.


Lancome Visionnaire Blur review

 

On March 1, 2014 Sephora launched Lancome’s new “Visionnaire Blur”  cream. This extraordinary innovation from Lancome minimizes or “blurs” all those imperfections on one’s face which can add age to skin. One minute after application, Lancome’s “Visionnaire Blur” minimizes fine lines, discolorations and large pores. These are all problems I have with my skin!

I was fortunate enough to receive a sample of Lancome’s “Visionnaire Blur” for review from Sephora in mid-February. Over the past couple of weeks I have been able to put Lancome’s “Visionnaire Blur” to the test. After all, I have sun damaged skin, so it can be pretty tough to minimize anything on my face without concealer and foundation!

I was thrilled when I tested Lancome’s “Visionnaire Blur” because my fine lines seemed less visible and my uneven skin tone appeared to have been covered up; it was almost as if I had put on a light layer of concealer! I have large pores in my t-zone, those were still visible but did not seem AS visible as usual. I did my usual skin care routine which involves washing my face and applying face cream with SPF 30. After I applied my face cream, I used Lancome’s “Visionnaire Blur” and I could see the results right away. Love that!

Lancome has also come out with an eye cream in their “Visionnaire” line which I definitely need to get my hands on to try! 

Lancome’s “Visionnaire Blur” starts at $55 and can be found online at Sephora.


Laura Mercier Creme Cheek Color in Praline for Spring 2014

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Creme Cheek Color in Praline c/o Laura Mercier

Laura Mercier’s new Creme Cheek Color in Praline for the spring 2014 season is the perfect hue for the season’s color palette. This dark peachy color plays well with both orange hued lipsticks as well as shades of pink. It also works beautifully with neutral eye shadows and natural eye shadow looks. Perfection!

The creamy texture of Laura Mercier’s Creme Cheek Color is new for me. I normally use a powder cheek color with a brush. The creamy texture is amazing because it goes on smoothly and lasts all day without needing to be reapplied like the dry powders I am used to using. This is a huge plus for me! Also, despite the fact that it is a cream, Laura Mercier’s Creme Cheek Color does not clog my pores; it is lightweight! Love that!

I am now a huge fan of Laura Mercier’s Creme Cheek Color and look forwarding to trying new colors every season! For spring 2014, Praline is the perfect hue and will match both brightly colored apparel as well as pastels. I look forward to wearing Praline everyday this season!

Laura Mercier’s Creme Cheek Color in Praline is priced at $24  and can be found online here and here.