Fall 2010

Fall Fashion: Fur Vest Trendspotting

October 8, 2010

Fur vests are HUGE this Fall but like most trends they’re here today and gone tomorrow. Here are my top 5 faux fur vest picks that won’t break your budget. Each vest is stylish and under $100. This trend looks fabulous with jeans, long tees, jeggings and even dresses.

Du Monde ‘Wolf’ Faux Fur Vest in richly stippled faux fur, $98 (Nordstrom)

Cropped Marbled Wolf Vest, $78 (Steve Madden)

Via Spiga Quilted Faux Fur Vest, $98 (Nordstrom)

Charlotte Faux Fur Vest, $54.50 (Delia’s)

O-Fur Multi Vest, $78 (Steve Madden)

Giveaway: Stila Custom Color Blush ~ Closed

September 5, 2010

Just because I love my readers so much, I decided to host a little giveaway to say thanks. I thought that it was time to give something back to those that stop by my home on the web, it means a lot to me. I haven’t hosted a giveaway in a while so it’s about that time, don’t ya think?. Lipstick and Luxury will be giving one lucky reader a Stila Custom Color Blush. *Swoon* This blush is part of the Fall 2010 Stila Color of Innovation collection that I previewed here.

The first-ever pH-based powder that takes the guesswork out of picking the perfect shade. This perceptive, one-shade-fits-all powder blush reacts to skintone and individual pH to create a perfect, personalized custom shade. Ultra-blendable, with a velvety-soft finish, this clever powder smoothes the appearance of fine lines, leaving the skin with a natural glow and a luminous, flawless flush.

To win this amazing blush:

1. “Like” us on Facebook page and leave a comment on our Facebook page.

2. Follow us on Twitter and Tweet:” RT and follow to win: I want to win a Stila blush from @LipstickLuxury http://wp.me/pM1Rg-sh #giveaway ”

Rules: This giveaway is open to residents of the US and Canada only. You must be 18+ to enter. The winner will be chosen at random on September 25th , 2010. All entries must be received by September 24th 11:59pm EST.

PS – Stay tuned for a blog giveaway worth over $150 on September 15, 2010. More details coming soon!

Stila Fall 2010 Collection: The Color of Innovation

July 23, 2010

Take a look at the lush colors that Stila brings us for the Fall. The new backstage palette features six jewel toned shades that can be worn wet or dry. The palette features a brocade design, an inspirational quote (“Lo0k for inspiration on the runway, find beauty in the mirror” ~Sarah Lucero, pro makeup artist) on an embossed paper compact.

The custom color blush reacts to your skins PH to create the perfect shade for you!

The new long wear liquid lip color is said to last for 24 hours, while delivering some serious moisture and bold color. This lip color is enriched with Vitamin E oil and Avocado oil to keep your lips soft and supple.

Stila long wear liquid lip color — Long wear liquid lip color - $22

Stila long wear liquid lip color swatches — Swatches - Long wear liquid lip color

The new Stila long wear lip liner delivers 70% pigment so get ready to experience vibrant color!

Stila long wear lip liner swatches — Swatches - Long wear lip liner

The product that I am looking forward to the most is the Custom Color Blush. Stila has taken the guess work out of finding the perfect shade. Which products will you buy from this collection?