spring 2014

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

Shop the collection:

Pop of pink

January 16, 2014 in General Fashion / Handbags tagged casual style / outfits / pink / rebecca minkoff / spring 2014 / totes / winter 2014 by Bay Area Fashionista

Photos: Earrings: Margaret Elizabeth / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Amethyst“ / Shirt: Ace Delivery (Similar here SAVE or SPLURGE) / Tank Top: Mossimo / Bracelets: Margaret Elizabeth bangle, cuff / Dark Blue Bangle: Ippolita (silver version here) / Cuff with Watch: c/o Gorjana / Jeans: Gap / Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff / Belt: C. Wonder belt, buckle / Boots: Michael Kors / Nail Polish: Chanel Tapage

The San Francisco Bay Area has been enjoying drought weather this winter season. Not that we enjoy a drought, we need water! But, it is nice to be able to leave the heater turned off and bask in temperatures hovering between 60 and 73 degrees! Due to this spring-like weather pattern, I am craving a spring-like wardrobe! Of course, January is when all the bills from December arrive in the mail, therefore, it really is not a great month to start going crazy at the mall by buying everything that is spring! So, to add one small bit of spring-like sunshine to my dark winter wardrobe, I bought this bright pink tote from Rebecca Minkoff’s spring 2014 collection!

I love this tote. Not only is it a bright, cheery pink, the hue blends well with my vast array of blue, green and purple apparel. Love that! To make the tote an even better purchase, it is made from saffiano leather which is incredibly durable. It is so durable, if I happen to get caught in a rainstorm, (<cough cough> if it ever rains!), my tote will survive the watery skies.

Are you starting to crave the spring season? If so, how are you incorporating it into your current wardrobe?

How to get Reese Witherspoon’s Golden Globes beauty look at home

January 15, 2014 in Beauty tagged celebrity style / laura mercier / red carpet style / reese witherspoon / spring 2014 by Bay Area Fashionista

Reese Witherspoon looked amazing at the 71st annual Golden Globe Awards on January 12, 2014. Her skin was flawless and, as always, her entire look was chic and sophisticated. Makeup artist Mai Quynh designed the beauty look on Reese Witherspoon for the Golden Globe and it was nothing short of amazing!

If you would like to re-create this flawless and fabulous look at home, you can! Thanks to Laura Mercier, who provided the following step-by-step instructions, along with product information, to re-create Reese Witherspoon’s beauty look from the Golden Globe Awards, we can get this look at home! Love this!

Reese Witherspoon

2014 Golden Globes Awards

January 12, 2014

Look by Mai Quynh for Laura Mercier

Makeup artist Mai Quynh created a modern and warm look for Reese Witherspoon, who was a presenter at the 71^st Annual Golden Globes. Quynh was inspired by the viridian color of Witherspoon’s Calvin Klein dress, as well as her golden complexion.

FACE: Golden, flawless skin

1) Quynh first prepped the skin with La Praire Skin Caviar Luxe Cream and applied Fresh Sugar Lip Treat to her lips. Then she used a foundation brush to apply Laura Mercier Foundation Primer, ($32) all over Witherspoon’s face.

2) She then applied NEW Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide Foundation (COMING FALL 2014) using a BeautyBlender Sponge. She stated, “I love how the natural, matte texture of this foundation melts into the skin, leaving it smooth and flawless.”

3) Next, Quynh applied Laura Mercier Secret Concealer, ($23) under Witherspoon’s eyes and Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage, ($32) around her nose.

4) She then applied Laura Mercier Crème Cheek Colour in Praline, ($24) onto the apples of Witherspoon’s cheeks and layered Laura Mercier Second Skin Cheek Colour in Peach Whisper, ($25) on top. She stated, “Layering creams and powders will ensure that your makeup will stay on longer.”

5) Lastly, Quynh applied Laura Mercier Pressed Setting Powder in Translucent, ($34) using the Laura Mercier Finishing Brush, ($42). She then dusted the actress’s forehead, cheeks and chin with Too Faced Milk Chocolate Soleil Powder Bronzer using the Laura Mercier Bronzer Brush, ($45).

LIPS: Neutral lips

Quynh first used Laura Mercier Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour in Play, ($24) and swept Laura Mercier Lip Glacé in Bellini, ($24) on top.

EYES: Bright, sultry eyes were the main focus of the look

1) First, Quynh mixed Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colours in Sand Glow and Cocoa, ($26/each) and applied the color from the inside of her eyelid, blending it towards the outer lid.

2) Next, she applied Laura Mercier Illuminating Eye Colour in Fire Glow, ($24) from the lash line to the crease using the Laura Mercier All Over Eye Colour Brush, ($30). She then blended the shadow using the Laura Mercier Eye Crease Brush, ($29).

3) For added depth and dimension, Quynh added Laura Mercier Illuminating Eye Colour in Earth Glow, ($24) to the outer crease. She smudged both Illuminating Eye Colours to the lower lash line, using the Laura Mercier Smudge Brush, ($24)

4) Finally, she rimmed Witherspoon’s eyes with Laura Mercier Kohl Eye Pencil in Brown Copper, ($22) and finished the look with two coats of Laura Mercier Long Lash Mascara in Black, ($24).

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