Now available is Chanel’s new Summer Makeup Collection – Collection Les Pop-Up De Chanel. This collection features vibrant limited edition colors. Take a trip to the French Riviera with these gorgeous sun kissed colors.

Le Vernis Nail Colour (l to r): Mistral, Nouvelle Vague, Riviera – $23

Gloss Fluo de Chanel (l to r): Laser, Pop, Bikini Peach – $27

Rouge Allure Satin Lip Color (l to r) Genial, Super, Darling – $30

Soleil Tan de Chanel bronzers (l to r) Terre d’ore and Terre Halee – $50

I want one of each and every one of these colors but unfortunately I can only get a few. I’m aiming for the Nouvelle Vague Nail Colour, the Laser Gloss and the Satin Lip Color in Super. What are you getting?

Welcome to the world of Japanese inspired edgy makeup, welcome to tokidoki. If you are not familiar with tokidoki, it’s a brand that’s been around for about 5 years that makes apparel, footwear and accessories using art and playful characters. tokidoki is a high end brand that has partnered with other brands such as Levi’s, Mikasa, Skull Candy, Lesportsac, Smashbox and Hello Kitty to create everything from sneakers to children’s clothing. When I learned that tokidoki was going to create their own makeup brand I was really curious as to what it would be like. I was anxious to see if they would could quality products, the types of products they would be creating and especially what the packaging would be like.  I read that Sephora was going to be the exclusive carrier of this brand so I decided to go into the store and take a peak. I spoke with one of the sales people and she told me that this was one of her favorite new brands and she gave me some swabs and told me to try everything out and have fun. I had a great time testing everything out so take a look at what I ended up buying:

tokidoki Royal Pride Inferno bronzer

Inside: tokidoki Royal Pride Inferno Bronzer

I do love a good bronzer and I probably have at least 10 at home right now. When I tried tokidoki I just loved it, the color was that I chose was Royal Pride which is a has a slight gold shimmer to it. The color goes on light but you can build it up to your preferred shade of bronze. This compact retails at $22

tokidoki Monkey Pirate (brown) Prisma Gloss

Swatch: tokidoki Monkey Pirate Prisma Gloss

The second item that I loved were the lip glosses – there were so many that I did not know which one to choose. I decided to go safe and get a neutral tone and I went with Monkey Pirate which is brown. This lip gloss is a must have item – for one it smells and tastes like blueberry and has a really good amount of shine to it. The gloss goes on really smoothly and is not sticky! My lips were very moisturized which is a big plus for me because my lips can get pretty dry. The applicator is a clear flat paddle that gives you a smooth application. The packaging is beyond beautiful, the gloss cap has a tiny character inside – it’s like a mini snow globe

There are 16 shades that you can choose from so you’re bound to find a great shade that you will love. The glosses are very reasonably priced at $15. How can you not swoon for glosses with names like Strawberry Latte, Diamante Dark and Adios?

tokidoki Kabuki Brush

The last item that I purchased was actually the first item that caught my eye, a bright purple and white Kabuki brush. This face and body brush has antibacterial bristles and unique square base adorned with tokidoki characters. The brush is soft on my skin and picks up just the right amount of powder. This brush retails for $28.

I must say that tokidoki is one of my new favorite brands, I am very  impressed with the quality of their makeup. My only regret is that I did not pick up more products like the Perfetto quick-drying eyeliner pen and the Cromatico quad eyeshadows. Now that I’ve tried their products and I  know that they can deliver I am heading straight to their section in Sephora. Have you tried out tokidoki? I’d love to hear your feedback.

I believe that taking care of yourself on the outside is just as important as taking care of yourself on the inside. After all… “The greatest wealth is health.” ~Virgil

Bobbi Brown has teamed up with The Heart Truth to raise awareness about heart disease and women. What a beautiful and an important cause! For the price of $40 you can enjoy a Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick AND a mini face blender brush PLUS free shipping on this item.

Image courtesy of http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/

This limited edition Shimmer Brick is called Listen to Your Heart and is a perfect way to show the woman in your life how much she means to you. To purchase this item go to the Bobbi Brown Website and you can also enjoy free shipping by simply entering this offer code at checkout: HEART1

What a beautiful way to give back!

*offer valid through February 28, 2010

Like many women, I’m a huge fan of bronzers. They’re perfect for that little pick me up glow when you simply don’t want to put on a full face of make and they’re also a great finishing touch on top of fabulous makeup. As a super busy NYC lady honestly I am sometimes simply too busy (or running late!) to do a full face of glamour so I often look for products that can make my life just a little bit easier. Colorescience Pro Puff on the Go provides a simple solution for those ladies that enjoy a two in one product. I tried the glow and go travel puff because the pigment is already in the puff, yes! The puff comes in four shades: Pearl Powder, All Even, California Girl and Kissed by the Sun. I tried the Pearl Powder which is simply a skin enhancing glow, All Even and California Girl both come in different tones.

I think that the Pearl Powder shade is perfect for smoothing over your shoulders or your décolleté (my preference) for a night out on the town. Just an fyi – the shade is very, very light and will give a subtle glow to your complexion.

Each puff contains 10 to 20 applications and contains microscopic flecks of real Pearl powder! In addition to the luminous pearls this product also offers 20 SPF protection. The puff is washable and reusable so you can also use it to apply makeup once the sponge is empty. What more can a girl ask for! This little goody is perfect to toss in your purse and handy for a jet setting fashionista.