Smashbox Reign Fall 2009 Collection

Fall is right around the corner! Smashbox has all of your beauty need covered with their Fall 2009 Reign Collection.
Reign Eyeshadow Palette

Decadent mirrored compacts with 6 baked shadows in both matte and shimmer for higher pigmentation and longer wear. Wear wet for a metallic look or dry for a sexy wash of color.Majesty: Matte champagne, Shimmery champagne, Matte cabernet, Shimmery cabernet, Matte black, Shimmery blackMonarch: Matte soft gold, Shimmery soft gold, Matte copper, Shimmery copper, Matte deep brown, Shimmery deep brown

Reign Jet Set Palette

Adorn eyes with opulent shades of budge-proof metallic liner. Includes four shades of our cult-favorite waterproof liner (3 brand-new hues and our best-selling deep black) housed in a mirrored airtight compact with a mini arced liner brush for flawless application.Shades: Matte black, Matte deep brown, Metallic deep gold, Metallic bronze

Reign Fusion Blush

Give cheeks a sensual glow with this dual-toned blush in both matte and shimmer shades, in a gorgeous flip-top mirrored compact.Shades: Matte peachy nude, Shimmery peachy nude
Reign Lash DNA Mascara

Bejewel lashes in a sumptuous new shade fit for a royal. Lash DNA protein and amino acid packed formula dramatically lengthens, strengthens and defines for stand-out eyes.Shade: Shimmering black plum
Reign Double Take Lip Colour

Envelop lips in color to lust after. A long-wearing liner on one end and velvety-smooth lip color on the other in two of fall’s hottest shades.Amaretto: Nude Pink, Creamy peachy pinkCurrant: Deep wine, Deep berry red
Reign Lip Gloss
Indulge lips in luxurious, creamy color and scandalous shine. This ultra-moisturizing gloss saturates lips in a gorgeous warm nude shade that pairs perfectly with a smoky eye.Shade: Soft peachy pink

xo

Hot Mess Monday - Sandra Bullock

If you haven't already seen this hot mess - here it is...Sandra Bullock decided to wear this confusing piece at the All About Steve premiere in Hollywood. This "fashion forward" piece is created by Lanvin. It seems as though she decided to stuff a dress into a a skirt, and ultimately failed, judging by that red piece of fabric cascading down one side. The black booties seem pretty off as well. Her hair...oh boy...her hair...I'm just going to assume that she did it herself, because it looks like crap.

Happy Monday!!

xo

Kate Moss for Topshop Winter 2009

The collection is set to launch tomorrow. Yum.

xo

Fabulous Friday - Miranda Kerr

It's Friday!!! Here is Miranda Kerr at the Victoria's Secret Heavenly Enchanted launch event in a beautiful Dior mini dress and Miu Miu pumps. I love the colour of this dress and the pumps are a prefect match. She looks great, but I must say that she looks better with dark hair. My one question is...why is SHE dating Orlando Bloom??? Yuck!!!

xo

Giorgio Armani Beauty Manta Ray Fall 2009 Collection

At Giorgio Armani Beauty, the new fall dress code is “Greige.” Subtle but distinct tones accentuate a deep smoky eye contrasted with a fresh, luminous complexion and a muted, but intense lip color.

Manta Ray Eye Shadow Palettes: The star product of the season is the eye duo palette, which is dressed with an exotic Manta Ray pattern. Inspired by the precious and luxurious materials used in Giorgio Armani fashion accessories, these eye shadow palettes offer a beautiful selection of color harmonies inspired by nature. The collection features subtle hues that offer a new take on the timeless color “Greige,” created by Giorgio Armani.

No. 1 – charcoal and Greige, the ultimate eye shadow combination for this season’s smoky eye

No. 2 – deep ocean blue and intense ocean green
No. 3 – pale lilac grey and luminous fuchsia
No. 4 – light blue stone and sandy beige
No. 5 – shimmering lilac pearl and pale green pearl

Armani Liquid Silk Eye Liners in matte charcoal grey No.1 or midnight metallic blue No.2 contrast the softer Greige tones with a smooth high precision stroke. The formula, which contains micro dispersed waxes and micro-fil polymers, boosts the deep intense color and ensures a long-lasting, quick-drying application. The brush on this is super-fine and the colors are rich and pigmented.

Armani Silk Lipstick in this season’s must-have shade No.92 accentuates the natural lip color, keeping the focus on the eyes. The grey-blue tones in this soft plum lipstick add intensity to the lip without giving a dark contract, the new alternative to beige. The Armani Silk lipstick formula dresses the lips with a hydrating and silky veil. Specific oils allow the shade to reveal intense and radiant color, resulting in a luminous blush on the lips.

Eyes to Kill Mascara - Dress the eye with powerful, plush, voluminous lashes. Fine, fluid Microfil technology creates intensely captivating lash texture. Micro-waxes combined with a fineness agent allow for smooth and easy application, revealing weightless volume and length. Right now, this is my must-have mascara.

The Giorgio Armani Beauty Fall 2009 Collection is available for a limited time online and at selected fine department stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdales.

xo

Smashbox High Definition Dual Finish Micro Powder

Smashbox High Definition Dual Finish Micro Powder is the first of it's kind. First off, it is SPF 15 which is great. Secondly, it is a translucent, oil-absorbing powder that lets you decide between three different finishes. Select the "matte" finish to absorbs shine, select "luminous" for a glow, or select "mix" to get the best of both! This is also great for touch ups on the go, because the brush locks so you don't have to worry about it spilling all over your bag. Love it!

xo

MAC Cosmetics: Flirt with Fall

Lash loving ladies, check out MAC Cosmetics new line up of false lashes appropiately called Flirt with Fall!

#43 Lash - Natural length. Wispy bundles that give even flirty fringe

#44 Lash - Unique combo of seperate bundles at inner corner and dramatic winged outer corner

#45 lash - Half lash. Long sep bundles, wispy and dramatic

#46 Lash - Full and short

#47 Lash - Extra long side swept hairs combine with fullness at the base to give an edgy look

#48 Lash - Slightly more dramatic length. Wispy bundles give flirty fringe

The September Issue

Charlize Theron is absolutely stunning. Here she is on the cover of the September issue of Vogue. To get her look her is what you will need...

Nude Natural Glow Hydrating Makeup, DiorBlush Glowing Colour Powder Blush in Strawberry Sorbet, 5-Colour Iridescent Eyeshadow in Earth Reflection, Diorshow Iconic Mascara in #90, Diorshow Brow Styler in Universal Brown, Dior Addict High Shine Lipstick in Couture Pink.....

Be sure to watch The September Issue: Anna Wintour & The Making of Vogue...should be out sometime in Septemeber. I can't hardly wait!!

Here is the offical trailer..

Blo - Blow Dry Bar

Do you have around $30 and 30 minutes? Do you want a flawless blow out or catwalk ready hair? If you said yes to any of those questions then you need to head to Blo. Blo is a blow dry bar that allows you to get a perfect hair style in minimal time. At Blo you can pick 8 fabulous styles ranging from perfect ponytails to a sassy up dos. Blo also has a range of perfect products that you can purchase to take home with you. Blo also offers extension installations for those of you ladies that want more length. Blo currently has 3 locations in Vancouver and 2 locations in Toronto. Hurry up and book your Blo!!

x0

Holmes & Yang

Katie Holmes and stylist Jeanne Yang will be releasing a premium clothing line that will be sold at the posh LA boutique Maxfield this fall. This line will be for women and children and is said to be filled with classic fare. I'm sure it will be uber expensive. Is it really necessary for Katie Holmes to be in fashion. I personally don't like her style very much...

Above is a picture of Katie rocking one of her own designs...

What do you ladies think? Are you excited for this line?

xo

Chanel Fall 2009 Make Up Collection: Venise de Chanel

Chanel's Fall 2009 Makeup Collection was inspired by Venice. They have taken the shimmery facades and mosaics of the classic and romantic city, along with the beautiful aquatic colors of the lagoons and used them to create their new modern and edgy collection for fall 2009.

Eyes

Les 4 Ombres Quadra Eye Shadow in Murano - a beautiful and sultry eye shadow quad that gives you shades of pink, moss, green shimmer, and sea foam.

Irreelle Duo Silky Eye Shadow Duo in Acqua Alta - the perfect match of grey and white eye shadows makes a quick and beautiful smoky eye as easy as one, two, three.

Limited Edition Luminous Cream Quadra Eye Shadow - a fabulous new gel/cream eyeshadow that easily goes from sheer to intense in no time flat. The burgundy-red shade is a big hit for fall 2009, straight from the runways. Le Crayon Sourcils Precision Brow Definer in Blond Clair and Cendre Noir - two completely different shades of a really phenomenal eye brow pencil, making it easy for everyone to find the perfect match. Say goodbye to sparse brows this fall.

Lips

Rouge Allure Luminous Satin Lip Colour in Intuitive(pink-brown), Clandestine(rich brick),Captive(classic brown), Amusing(rosewood),Comedia(true rose), and Instinctive(pink nude) - with six new luxuriant shades to the Rouge Allure collection, there is a perfect shade to fit all of your new fall wardrobe needs.

Levres Scintillantes Glossimers in Courtisane(natural pink) and Arelequin(glossy gold) - with two shades from different sides of the color wheel, it will be easy peezy to find the perfect Glossimer for you new fall wardrobe. The colors are so stunning; they can actually both be used by almost all skin tones.

Le Crayon Levres Precision Lip Definer in Praline d'Or (golden nude) - a beautiful nude shade that is perfect for everyone. This golden nude shade makes a perfect base on your lips so you can add any shade of your favourite lip gloss on top.

Face

Joues Contraste Powder Blush in Fresque(subtle peach) - peach blush looks wonderful on all skin tones and makes you look rejuvenated, young, and fresh. Fresque gives just the right amount of a subtle peach hue, which is perfect alone or over a more pink/plum tone.

Les Tissages de Chanel Blush Duo Tweed Effect in Tweed Sienna (earthy bronze) - the blush alone is beautiful enough, but once applied it gives your skin a wonderful slightly bronzed glow. This is perfect for fall, where you can still maintain a slight summer bronze hue without looking fake.

Poudre Douce Soft Pressed Powder in Peche Caresse (soft peach) - a perfect soft pressed powder to use all over your face and décolleté, giving you a soft glow for fall.

Nails

Le Vernis Nail Colour in Intermezzo(pearl white) and Gondola(shimmery maroon) - the pearl white shade is great to wear alone or over another shade to add a little pop of pearl while Gondola lives true to the colors of fall 2009 with a deep rich, yet shimmery, maroon. Wear them alone or together for your own color combinations of fall.

This collection is available at chanel.com.

xo

Hot Mess Monday - Audrina Patridge

How much do I love Hot Mess Monday?? Let's take a look at Audrina...she went from being fabulous to being a complete and utter mess. Can you say grunge? Those jeans are AWFUL!! She must have attacked herself with scissors before she left her house. I understand that distressed jeans are nice and can be very stylish, but this is just taking it overboard. I hope she didn't pay for those jeans...

Not only is Audrina a hot mess, but she is a hot drunk mess in this picture...love it!!

xo

Fabulous Friday - Gwen Stefani

Is it weird that I love this look? Here is Gwen Stefani looking like a hot mama, dressed casual but very stylish. Wearing cropped trousers and an asymmetrical sheer top for a walk around West Hollywood, Gwen looks great. Her bleached blonde hair and signature red lips are always fabulous as well. Looove it!

Happy Friday!

xo

MAC Cosmetics FW '09 Nail Trend by Jin Soon Choi

Here is what the collection includes...
Cool Reserve - Dirty Grey Lavender
For Fun Rich - Clean Purple
Dance All Night - Brick Red
Rich, Dark, Delicious - Rich Blackened Brown
Dry Martini - Khaki Olive Green
Beyond Jealous - Blackened Blue Green
Underlacquer
Overlacquer

Check out pictures of each colour below.
(Overlacquer and Underlacquer are not shown)

Dance All Night, Cool Reserve, Beyond Jealous

Rich Dark Delicious, For Fun, Dry Martini

Collection will be available for a limited time starting August 27th!

For those of you dying for juicy details here is some more info about the collection and the collaboration by MAC and Jin Soon Choi.

NAILING IT
THE STORY BEHIND M·A·C COSMETICS NAIL TREND F/W ‘09 BY JIN SOON
When M·A·C Cosmetics and renowned nail artist Jin Soon Choi came together, it was a true meeting of fashion-forward minds with trend-setting style. A permanent fixture backstage at Fashion Week and an editorial darling, Jin Soon has worked with renowned designers such as Oscar de la Renta, Derek Lam, J.Mendel, Matthew Williamson, and Doo.Ri, as well as venerable photographers Steven Meisel, Irving Penn, Annie Leibovitz, Craig McDean and Michael Thompson. She is also famous for making A-list celebrity hands and feet as flawless and glamorous as their faces.
After 20 years of working in the fashion and beauty industry, Jin Soon is one of the most influential nail stylists in the business. For her first-ever brand collaboration, she had a clear vision: highly pigmented, bold nail colours with a long-lasting, high-shine cream finish. With that direction, M·A·C Product Development experts set out to develop a F/W ‘09 trend-driven nail collection that would appeal to beauty and fashion addicts everywhere. The complete collection includes six rich, opaque shades with editorial flair and depth, as well as an Underlacquer and an Overlacquer, all formulated to strengthen and fortify nails.
Over the past few seasons, nails have become more influential, making a serious impact on the fashion runway, and are now viewed as an extension of hair and makeup styling. During the Fall/Winter ‘09 Collections, Doo.Ri, known for her beautiful, draped silhouettes, wanted to reflect the edgy look of her fall collection and chose Beyond Jealous (a blackened blue/green shade), to complete the models’ looks. Rocking-out the "of-the-moment" nail colour is just as important as wearing the "it" pant, jacket or stiletto. Nails have become an essential fashion accessory!
Nail Trend F/W ‘09 by Jin Soon Choi, visibly M·A·C in form and finish, will be coveted worldwide by fashionable women on a quest for beauty, style and self-expression. This is the perfect marriage between an iconic, cutting-edge makeup brand and a top celebrity nail stylist.

xo

M∙A∙C Make-Up Art Cosmetics

MAC Make Up Art Cosmetics will be available in stores tomorrow and is avaiable online now! I especially love the items as seen by Richard Phillips!

xo

OPI España Collection

There is nothing worse then Monday morning. Don’t fret! I have something that will cheer you up! Here is OPI's new collection! OPI España Collection for fall 2009 is gorgeous! I absolutely love Suzi Skis in the Pyrenees and Here Today…Aragon Tomorrow.

Top: Barefoot in Barcelona, Can You Tapas This? Give Me Moor! Suzi Skis in the Pyrenees, Here Today… Aragon Tomorrow and Manicurist of Seville

Bottom: Pink Flamenco, No Spain No Gain, Ate Berries in the Canaries, Pamplona Purple, Conquistadorable Color, and Bullish on OPI

What do you all think? Ready to ditch the neon's?

xo

Hot Mess Monday - Mena Suvari

Here is Mena Suvari looking like a hot mess. This outfit really confuses me. She looks like she is wearing 3 scarves or something, very raggedy. Her tights are extremely tight, she really could have gone a size up. Her white top is unfortunately too short. I don't think she has the right body type to be rocking leggings and short shirts. I won't even say anything about that face...it's a shame. Poor girl.

xo

Fabulous Friday - Audrina Patridge

Happy Friday everyone! This week I have picked Audrina to be the celeb for Fabulous Friday. I think she looks casual and chic in a basic white t-shirt and a pair of tye dyed Divine Rights of Denim jeans paired with platform peep toe pumps. Lovely - for a casual afternoon! I'm not sure if I like her hair dark or golden...thoughts?

xo

The Makeup Artistry Maverick Collaborates With Three Renowned Artists: Make-Up Art Cosmetics

This season M·A·C celebrates the idea of the Artist in every shade and stripe…makeup as art form. M·A·C has selected three individuals who exemplify this idea through both the subjects they choose, and the wildly individual styles and colours used to convey them. Bold, heroic, big; giggly, playful, clever; dramatic, original, abstract: Fall ’09 as seen by Richard Phillips, Maira Kalman, and Marilyn Minter. Be inspired!

FALL ’09 AS SEEN BY RICHARD PHILLIPS, PAINTER
Using the expert skills of a photo-retoucher, Richard subjected his own painting to a M·A·C makeover with the new eye shadows, blushes and lipsticks. A collection of Eye Shadow quads, Lipsticks, Lipglass, and The Perfect Cheek Blush just leap off the canvas!

FALL ’09 AS SEEN BY MAIRA KALMAN, ILLUSTRATOR
Famous for her whimsical visual diaries, Maira Kalman performed a bit of magic with M·A·C's new Technakohl Eye Liners and Eye Shadows, instantly drafting a captivating look at a stranger.
FALL ’09 AS SEEN BY MARILYN MINTER, PHOTOGRAPHER
Minter’s erotic imagery zooms in on a succulently wet, red lip, a dappled, sequined eye, or a silverized stiletto splashing in the mud. Pigments in Push the Edge and Copper or Gold Glitter have the power to make anyone feel like they WILL be seen – and desired. That gift for sparkle is one reason Minter was a natural for the high-key glitter pigments in Make-Up

M·A·C Make-Up Art Cosmetics will be available for a limited time starting August 20, 2009.

FALL ’09 AS SEEN BY RICHARD PHILLIPS, PAINTER

LIPSTICK
Front Lit
High Strung
Lovin’ It
Hold the Pose
Full Body

LIPGLASS
Young Thing
Personal Taste
New Spirit
On Display

EYE SHADOW x 4
Skintone
Private Viewing
Photo Realism

PLUSH LASH
Plushblack

POWDER BLUSH
The Perfect Cheek
Notable

FALL ’09 AS SEEN BY MAIRA KALMAN, ILLUSTRATOR

EYE SHADOW
Crest the Wave
Off the Page
Maira’s Magic
Haunting
Purple Shower
Violet Trance

TECHNAKOHL LINER
Colour Matters
Obviously Orange
Artistic License
Full of Fuchsia
Graphblack

FALL ’09 AS SEEN BY MARILYN MINTER, PHOTOGRAPHER

REFLECTS GLITTER
Reflects Copper
Reflects Rust

GLITTER
Gold
Fuchsia

PIGMENT
Cocomotion
Brash &Bold
Heritage Rouge
Push the Edge

GLOSS TEXTURE
Clear Gloss

Gucci Launches Canadian Shopping Site

Gucci lovers listen up! Gucci has finally launched a Canadian shopping site. For all of you red-blooded shopaholics, who must have Gucci at your finger tips, click away! Shopping for hot runway trends and gorgeous handbags just got easier. You don’t have to find your way to Yorkville to get everything fabulous that Gucci has to offer.

xo

Canada's Next Top Model - Addison Gill

Addison Gill, Canada’s true next top model, is your average 16 year old high school student from Caledonia a small place tucked away in Ontario, who has been lucky enough to walk some of the prestigious runways. Addison was discovered by Sutherland Models president Ann Sutherland. “I thought she was absolutely beautiful, the type of model who could shoot the biggest campaigns in the world” says Sutherland. Not only has Addison been strutting her stuff down the catwalk, she was also submitted to a model search for V Magazine, and despite a mouth full of braces, she was chosen as the winner. Shortly after her V Magazine shoot, Addison walked the runways of Milan, Paris and New York. She has been booked by Calvin Klein, Valentino and Gianfranco Ferre just to name a few. Addison is on her way to becoming a supermodel. She is explained to be both beauty and brains, with maturity well beyond her age. Could she possibly be the next Coco Rocha? She certainly has potential to be.

Here are some shots of Addison at work…

Go Addison! Make Canada proud!

xo

Flare Magazine: Canada's Top Model Daria

How hot does Daria look on the cover of Flare's September issue? If you want her look follow these simple steps...

Apply Color Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow in Kitten Heel and Volcano on eyes. Sweep Blush Subtil Delicate Oil-Free Powder Blush in Cappucine on cheeks. Apply Colour Fever Lasting Radiance Sensual Lipcolor in Beige Everyday on lips. All these items are by Lancome!

Love her outfit? Try Versace and Emilio Pucci shoes!

Here are some more pictures from September's Flare...

Also, check out Lancome's Fall 2009 Collection - Declaring Indigo! Here are the details for the collection...

Ink Artliner
-Brun Elegance- Deep Brown
-Indigo Charm- Deep Blue
-Noir Magnificence- Black

Color Design Liberty Palette
-Golden Audacity
-Indigo Charm
-Nude Elegance

Virtuose Divine Lasting Curves Mascara
-Royal Gold

Color Fever Gloss
-Berry Glamour- Deep Purpley Pink
-Raspberry Glimmer- Creamy Medium Pink
-Rouge Magnificence- Red
-Declaring Gold- Gold
-Golden Rouge- Champagne Pink

Color Design Lipcolor
-Berry Sensual- Bright Orangey Red
-Paris Rouge- Bold Fuschia
-Rouge Liberty- Deep Maroon

Le Crayon
-Berry Sensual- Bright Berry Pink
-Rouge Liberty- Bright Orangey Red

Le Vernis
-Golden Audacity- Gold
-Indigo Paris- Navy Blue
-Rouge Liberty- Red

xo

Kim Kardashian as a Blonde

So, she really did it this time. I am going to blame it on her break up with Reggie Bush. It doesn't look awful, but she is better as a brunette. That dress looks extremely fug on her though...Hot Mess Monday times two today...

Kourtney looks great though!

What do you all think of Kim's new hair?

xo

Hot Mess Monday - Heidi Montag

Why is Heidi Montag such an attention wh*re, you ask? Well, maybe it's because she has zero talent and has to strut around town looking like a disco barbie to get people to pay any attention to her. Here is Mrs. Spratt looking like a major moron at the G.I Joe Rise of the Cobra premiere in a sheer sequin top, short shorts (so classy) and Christian Louboutin booties. Usually, Louboutin can do no wrong in my eyes, but these booties make me want hurl. I'm not even going to say anything about her hair and make up because if I have to examine her again the sparkle from her sequins may destroy my eye sight.

Thanks for coming out, Montag. Try to dress with some class next time.

Happy Monday...

xo

Christian Siriano for Victoria's Secret

Christian Siriano has done it again. Not only has he already created a clothing line for Bluefly.com, and a hot collection of shoes for Payless, he has now created his own exclusive, and uber glam limited edition make up collection for Victoria’s Secret. The collection will include five shadows shades, black liner, three shades of lip gloss, bronzer/highlighter, a luxe make up brush and a cute ruffled cosmetic bag. Prices for this collection start at $12! This collection is Egyptian-inspired and contains gorgeous colours! Shop the collection at victoriassercret.com.

Oh, and of course you know Kim Kardashian had to be there in LA to help him launch the collection...

Have an excellent weekend everyone!

xo