• Home
  • About
    • Link Love
  • Press
  • Contact

A New York City Health and Beauty Blog

Summer Trend: Can You Wear Orange Lips?

May 17, 2011

Some trends just look so complicated on paper. And of the colors that are a challenge to incorporate into a look, orange is pretty high up there. It might actually be top of the list, maybe topped only by canary yellow on the difficult-to-apply charts. But the flip side of orange is that when it’s impressive, you can kind of fall in love with it. (I have a muted yet vibrant orange Whole Foods tote that stays on a hook in the kitchen because it is so adorable.)

It’s not just orange that’s big this season, but orange lips. But as you take in the safety orange on some color stories this season, it helps to remember that runway looks are always super intense. Orange is actually wearable, at maybe a 20% saturation of what you see in illustrative, promotional pics. Here are five orange lip products that will set off your summery self-tan:

1.) NARS Lip Gloss in Babe: Color saturation is a big thing with wearing intense hues, which is not to say you can’t rock out a mega bright orange. But NARS’ Babe is a pretty muted coral, enough orange to invoke the trend and play up bronzed skin, but not enough to call to mind a traffic cone. A really nice, understated option for orange lips.

2.) Smashbox Limitless Lip Stain & Color Seal Balm in Guava: If I had to choose one single method of coloring my lips for the rest of my days, it would be a stain/balm combo. (Is that cheating?) Nothing lasts as long, adjusts as well and feels as natural as this particular pout power couple. Stains can also be a bit truer-wearing than lipsticks or lip glosses. You can get the general feel of the color’s undertones and be reasonably sure it won’t fade to an unintended shade. Smashbox’s Limitless Balm and Stain in Guava describes itself as a “bright coral orange,” but in truth, it’s an eminently wearable muted shade. Intense, yes, but still believably natural.

3.) Stila Convertible Color in Gladiola: Okay, this is not a product for shrinking violets. But the application method (it’s in a pan) is well-suited to building color, and the hue can be applied to cheeks, too. A light hand and a dusting of bronzer could seriously make this color work for summer.

4.) Guerlain Rouge G Série Noire in Orange Euphorique: This color is limited edition- but so is the orange lip trend. Compact envy is a huge part of this product’s appeal, but the hue is true orange yet soft. And a mirror is built in, eliminating the danger or over-application or too-bright lips.

5.) MAC Sheen Supreme Lipstick in Gotta Dash: Billed as a coral, this shade is a fairly true, workable orange. The Sheen Supreme line is described as a lipstick/Lip Glass “hybrid,” and the glossy aspect will allow for indiscriminate touch-ups.

Have you given orange lips a try this season? Are you digging the look, or a bit apprehensive?

2 Comments
Filed Under: Makeup Tagged: Guerlain, MAC, NARS, orange lips, smashbox, Stila Cosmetics, summer 2011 beauty trends

Guerlain gives good packaging: Summer 2011 Collection

April 22, 2011

Guerlain is known for giving some of the best cosmetic packaging on the market and their Summer 2011 collection is no different. Each piece is a miniature work of art with artistically conceived makeup on the inside. Each collection has products that stand out to me. For the Summer 2011 collection it’s the ribbon detailing on the Khol Kajal liner and the Incan qompi pattern that appears woven into the Terre Indigo eyeshadow. Guerlains’ artistry truly amazes me every time. Let’s take a closer look at the new collection:

Ombre Fusion Cream Eyeshadow – This formula offers the richness of a crème shadow combined with the softness of a powder formula. What’s different about these eyeshadows you ask. Well they were created especially for the Summer season. Yes ladies these eyeshadows are heat-resistant and created to stay put for hours. They’re available in three shades: Rose, Bronze, Taupe

Rose

Guerlain Spring 2011 Eyeshadow bronze

Guerlain Spring 2011 Eyeshadow taupe

Terra Inca Star Powder is a highlighter and bronzer all in one. The combination of the highlighting golden beige and the copper-tinted pink bronzer has a pearl like finish to keep you looking luminescent on those hot summer nights. This powder gives your skin a healthy iridescent glow which is a nice alternative to baking in the suns’ harmful rays.

Guerlain Spring 2011 Terrainca Poudre

Terre Indigo 4-Shade Eyeshadow – Out of the entire collection this is my must have item. Guerlain translates the colorful tribal patterns seen on the runways and reinterprets the trend by creating an interlacing pattern into a single eyeshadow palette. The vibrant orange, intense blue, deep brown, chocolate-brown and gold can be used separately or together.

Spring 2011 Guerlain makeup fard terrainca

Terracotta Gloss – These neon sheer shades are free of sparkles and are packed with pigments. Many glosses rely on tiny sparkles to give the glosses extra shine but this forumla does not, which is a plus for me. The new shades are trend on featuring three shades in Orange, Rose and Rouge.

Guerlain gloss terra inca orange

Guerlain gloss terra inca rose

Guerlain gloss terra inca rouge

Khol Kajal – the cult favorite eyeliner returns with its ultra-pigmented formula. This is not your typical pencil eyeliner, dressed in an iridescent tube adorned with orange and brown satin makes it a beautiful addition to your vanity or makeup bag.

Guerlain Spring 2011 Kohl liner

The collection will be available May 1st  at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and at Bergdorf Goodman. Which product is your favorite?

2 Comments
Filed Under: Makeup Tagged: bronzer, Eye Shadow, Eyeliner, Guerlain, Guerlain Summer Makeup, Khol Kajal liner, Lip Gloss, Ombre Fusion Cream Eyeshadow, Terre Indigo eyeshadow

Guerlain's last fragrance?

October 18, 2010

Guerlain

“I’m at the end of my career,” Guerlain, who officially retired as the house’s master perfumer in 2002, said at an event to mark the launch. “I decided to create a fragrance for myself.”

The final Jean-Paul Guerlain creation is comprised or two scents: Arsène Lupin Dandy and Voyou. The fragrances are aimed at younger men and both are housed in a simple wood-encased flacon. The fragranced and can be either layered or worn separately.

The launch coincides with Gurlain’s new book “Parfums d’Amour.” This journal will detail Guerlain’s world travels, the women he loved and his fragrance inspirations. It sounds juicy to me, that’s one book I’m adding to my reading list!

Leave a Comment
Filed Under: Perfume Tagged: Arsène Lupin Dandy, Guerlain, Jean-Paul Guerlain, Parfums d’Amour, Perfume, Voyou

Just another day at the beach!

June 11, 2010

Summer has arrived and there are plenty of days filled with fun in the sun up ahead. We all would love to spend our days basking in the cool ocean waters, playing volleyball on the beach or relaxing on a beach towel but unfortunately life may get in the way. So just because you cannot spend your day at the beach doesn’t mean that you can’t take a bit of the beach with you. Below are some of my favorite picks that we bring you to that enchanted place from your childhood.

MAC To the beach bronze body oil

MAC To the Beach Bronze Body Oil will add a shimmering glean to your body while moisturizing with botanical oils. This beach in a body glow can be yours for $22. This limited edition product is only available through July so get yours before it’s gone!

Bobbi Brown Beach FragranceBobbi Brown literally brings the beach to you with their best selling Beach Fragrance. This exotic scent is infused with sand jasmine, sea spray, and mandarin and will remind of a breezy summer day at the beach. This sexy scent even has a slight scent of sunscreen, I can practically hear the seagulls calling. This fragrance retails for $55 and it smells delish!

Guerlain Terracotta Light Summer Bronzing Powder  Guerlain’s Terracotta Light Summer Bronzing Powder will give you a sun kissed glow without risking exposure to the suns damaging rays. What makes this bronzer different is that there is a mix of five iridescent shades of copper, pink, pearl and 2 bronze shades. This beauty is also limited edition and available in two hues: Blondes and Brunettes. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a golden goddess! This little gem is available at Sephora for $50.

Beach Girl™ Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath

Philosophy Beach Girl Shampoo, Shower Gel and Body Bath is a triple duty beauty product reminiscent of a day of sun and surfing followed by a cool orange crush slush. At $16 a bottle this is the perfect grab and go for any multi-tasking mama.

Pacifica Malibu Lemon Blossom Spray

Pacifica Malibu Lemon Blossom Spray is inspired by lemony Litsea Cubeba, Flowering Angel’s Trumpets and fresh herbs gives a hint of California Wildflowers mixed with a hint of an ocean breeze. This is an enchanting light and fresh beachy summer scents available at Sephora for $22.

So go ahead and indulge in some luxurious summer treats even when you cannot get away for a day of summer fun at least you can bring a day at the beach with you wherever you go!

1 Comment
Filed Under: Makeup, Perfume, Skin care Tagged: Beach Girl, Bobbi Brown Beach, Body Care, Guerlain, hair care, MAC, Ocean Breeze, Pacifica, Philosophy, Sephora

Sponsors

cheap nail polish

Search

Awards

View this SkinnyScoop List
Top 100 Beauty & Fashion Blogs of 2012 by Skincare-news.com

EverydaySale.co.uk

Subscribe Via Email

Enter your email address:


Delivered by FeedBurner

Lipstick and Luxury Archives

Networks





Beauty Blogs - BlogCatalog Blog Directory



POPSUGAR Select Beauty




Theme Design By Studio Mommy · Copyright © 2023

Copyright © 2023 · Classy Ink Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in