Lipstick of the Day: YSL Rouge Volupte in No. 7 Lingerie Pink

I'm back again with another lipstick of the day post. Again I'm drawn to the Pepto-Bismal pinks that have been finding their way back into my makeup bag as of late. This one is another beautiful soft pink from YSL. 

 YSL makes several different lipstick formulas ranging from super soft and hydrating (the one I'm sporting today) to more long wearing. I chose to get my first YSL Rouge Volupte lipstick about three weeks ago when I went shopping at Sephora. I had heard about the color "Lingerie Pink" from another beauty YouTuber and wanted to check it out. It really is a flirty soft color and it had to come home with me!

YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick in No. 7 Lingerie Pink is a super slick and hydrating lipstick. It has a slick feeling on the lips and smells/tastes like mangos (Yumm!). The only downside is that it moves around quite a bit on the lips and you will need to reapply after 2-3 hours. I noticed it settling into the lines of my lips after 3 hours.

It retails for $34 at http://www.yslbeautyus.com/makeup/makeup,default,sc.html if you were interested in picking it up. You can also find it at Sephora and select department stores.

I love the gold packaging of this lipstick. Its right up there with the Tom Ford and Guerlain packaging. 

hugs and KISSES,

Kelsey

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Hunger Games Submission

I promised a Hunger Games surprise yesterday. Check out this video that my friend Darian and I made as a video entry to a contest to win tickets to the Huger Games premiere.

Enjoy!

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Estee Lauder Lash Primer Plus & Sumptuous Mascara Review

 

One thing that I'm always on the hunt for is the perfect volumizing mascara. I recently reordered the Bronze Goddess perfume (review coming shortly) and as a freebee I received this Lash Primer Plus & Sumptuous mascara from Estee Lauder. I have never tried any of the Estee Lauder mascaras and I was really pleased with the results. The star product in this duo is the Lash Primer Plus without question.

Duel ended sample

Estee Lauder Lash Primer Plus Retails for $20.00 in the US 
 
The primer alone helped to build length and volume before adding the mascara to darken the lashes. I have tried other primers and the biggest difference between a drugstore primer such as Maybelline XXL and a department store primer like Lash Primer Plus is the consistency and the thickness. The department store primers tend to be thinner yet they produce a naturally voluminous result. The drugstore primers tend to get thicker over time which can result in really heavy handed applications. Both are great options and make a noticeable difference in the end result of your lash look.

Right Eye with Primer+ & Sumptuous mascara

As for the Sumptuous mascara, I would say pass on it. It did not stand out as anything special or better than other mascaras I have tried, especially with the department store price tag. It clumped slightly after several applications and I ended up using a plastic bristle wand such as L'Oreal Paris Million Lashes to comb through and separate. 

If you are in the market for a primer check out Estee Lauder's Lash Primer Plus here.

I have a special treat for hunger game fans tomorrow! I'm just finishing it up this afternoon. 

XOXO
Kelsey

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Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge Review

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge is a multi-use cream color product. They are designed to be used on the cheeks as a blush and also on the lips as a lipstick/balm. The product recently went through a makeover and now comes in new packaging with a mirror. Check out the new packaging here. The colors are and formulation are the same so I thought I would give a quick review of the product in case you were thinking about picking up the repackaged Pot Rouge. 

The new Pot Rouge retails for $24 and is 0.13 oz worth of product.

Cabo Coral is a muted orange-coral with buildable color. To use it dab your finger in the product and work into your cheek. Pot Rouge gives a soft sheer finish that can be built up to a bright heavy blush. 

I really like applying this product over a tinted moisturizer because it gives the look and texture of glowing skin. If you use a traditional foundation, apply Pot Rouge before you apply any setting powder or powder product as it is harder to blend on top of a powder. I would recommend this product to those with dry or normal skin. Ladies with oily cheeks may notice the product slipping off over time. 

On my skin (normal) I was able to get 10 hours of wear out of the blush without fading. The Pot Rouge is a great product and perfect for anyone that loves to apply products with fingers in a apply-and-go type of way. 

Off to another day at Macy's,

XOXO

Kelsey

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LUSH Fresh Face Mask: Love Lettuce

By now I'm sure you already know I'm mildly obsessed with LUSH, the homemade bath and beauty products company. One of my many obsessions is the LUSH fresh face mask, which come in a slew of "flavors". I usually pick up the honey face mask but two weeks ago when I went to the LUSH store, they were all out! It was the perfect opportunity to try some of the other masks that I usually pass up, so I took home Love Lettuce. (Unfortunately they are not available online at www.lushusa.com because they are so fresh, they would not last through shipping.)

Packaging-Love Lettuce Fresh Face Mask

You know the mask is fresh because you have to keep it refrigerated once you get it home and it expires after only 2 weeks. One jar usually yields 4 applications.

 Love Lettuce is a hydrating mask and has ground almonds to help exfoliate your skin after it has dried. I like to take a wash cloth with cold water and message the mask off. It works like a charm!

Love Lettuce-Texture 

The fun thing about this mask is its color. Its the iconic green mask that all the rich women wear in movies when they scare the children. I tried to make a scarier face but I have to tell ya, its HARD to move your face when its stuck in place with a dried mask!

Before (semi-scary!)

And here is the finished product! Here I am without makeup having just washed off the mask. I feel like the skin glows after and if only you could feel the baby bottom-ness of my cheeks. I really would recommend you try any of the LUSH fresh face masks out if you get a chance. 

After

From my Fresh Face to yours,

XOXO

Kelsey

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Highly Anticipated Launch: Mad Men for Estee Lauder

Have you heard about the latest collection to rock our vintage loving hearts? Estee Lauder is launching a limited edition collection inspired by the popular show Mad Men. 

The LA Times reports "The Estee Lauder Mad Men collection features a satin finish lipstick in a cherry hue ($25) and a cream rouge in a color called evening rose ($40), both packaged in gold-colored cases and boxes inspired by Estee Lauder designs from the '60s."

Read full article here

I'm already getting my pearl studs, circle skirt, and white patent leather flats ready in anticipation. The mini collection hits stores March 2012 with a second part to the collection launching in 2013. 

XOXO

Kelsey

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Capital Area Blogger Event: Networking, Floral Arranging & Sangrias

I recently joined an organization called CapFABB which stands for Capital Area Fashion and Beauty Bloggers http://capfabb.com/. In a nutshell its a network for all fashion and beauty bloggers in the Washington DC area. Last night CapFABB hosted an networking event for its members to celebrate their 1-year anniversary and yours truly was in attendance! I thought I would bring you along to the event...

Me modeling the corsage H Bloom made me

The event was sponsored by H.Bloom a floral delivery company in major cities across the country including DC, NY, Chicago and San Francisco. I will totally do a plug for this company because I think its the coolest idea since liquid lipstick. Not only does this company offer weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly flower subscriptions; you can also choose what style of arrangement you like and they have floral designers come up with the perfect arrangement for you. The best part is that its super affordable-subscriptions start at $29! What a cute idea for a gift that keeps on giving.

The "Bloom Bar"  

H.Bloom constructed a "Bloom Bar" at the CapFABB meet up where H.Bloom floral specialists assisted bloggers in making their own corsages, flower necklaces, fascinators and headbands. I still have superglue on my fingers as I type this! 

Tony- the amazing floral specialist who helped me- gave me some tips to help keep your flowers blooming longer. 

1. If your cut flowers are from bulbs (ie tulips) add a few pennies to the bottom of the vase of water and it will help them stay fresh and in bloom for longer. 
2. If the flowers you buy don't come with the little packet of flower food you can make your own. All you have to do is mix together...
• Water
• Table Sugar
• 7-Up Soda
• Bleach (just a little bit)

Guests stocking up on flowers as the night wraps up

It was awesome meeting some really driven bloggers last night and I can't wait to meet more of you at upcoming events!

Off to take another exam, this time in sports marketing... wish me luck!

XOXO

Kelsey

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Lipstick of the Day: MAC Kissable Lipcolor in En-Chantee

My lipstick color preferences go in spurts. Over the summer I was obsessed with uber-nude mouths and now I am loving various shades of pale pink. One of the latest in my collection is MAC's recently launched kissable lipcolor in En-Chantee which is a nice Pepto-bismal pink... right up my ally! 

The kissable lipcolors look like a lipgloss but have the coverage of a lipstick. I like the texture of the kissable lipcolors because they feel hydrating and smooth. Bonus! They are not sticky what so ever. Shout for joy! No hair caught in my mouth when a breeze blows. 

The only gripe I have about the kissable lipcolors is that they do not last as long as traditional lipstick. Although you will continue to feel hydrated and they feel as if they are on, after about 2 hours the color had faded substantially. 

I would recommend this product if you like the feeling of hydrated lips and don't mind reapplying every so often. For me the texture and feel are worth it. 

If you can't get your hands on En-Chantee, MAC Viva Glam Gaga 1 is almost identical in color

Kissable lipcolors are available with the MAC Shop MAC Cook collection in stores now and available online here.

Off to take my Marketing Planning and Strategy test... Wish me luck! 

XOXO

Kelsey

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Simple Room Elements to Smile About

Fresh flowers bring life (literally) to a room

There are simple things that I like to keep around me to make me feel calm, to inspire my dreams and to make my day better. I thought I would share a few of them with you today as I will be spending the entire day in my dorm room preparing for tomorrow's marketing planning and strategy exam. 

 Even if they are from the grocery store and I bought them for myself, I always keep a vase of fresh flowers in my room. If I have the opportunity to splurge I also keep a vase full in my bathroom but that is not a healthy environment for them with all the steam and temperature changes. Last night I picked up these white tulips from the organic market. I love how they are so elegant and it reminds me of when I was younger my dad and I would plant bulb after bulb in our back yard of different types of tulips.

Perfume collection & Grandparent's wedding photo

This area is special to me because it is where I keep the picture of my grandparents on their wedding day. I remember when my grandfather passed away my grandma asked that when she dies, we burry her in this wedding dress because she wanted her husband to meet her in heaven wearing the dress she wore when they committed their love to each other on earth. This photo is a reminder to me that love exists that transcends time and space.  

Painting of DC Cherry Blossoms

One of my favorite perks about living in Washington, DC is I get to be surrounded by beautiful pink blossoms every spring. They invade the city with their bright petals and the iconic festival in their honor. I found the painting at Eastern Market, an outdoor farmers market/art fair, in one of DC's historic districts overlooking the capital. After falling in love with it I went back the next week and purchased it from the artist. It depicts everything I love about spring in Washington and it was my first real art purchase. I keep it over my bed as a bright way to wake up every morning. 

I hope you are able to identify something around you today that makes you smile and is an investment in your happiness. 

XOXO

Kelsey

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