Spring Flower Makeup Series - Vibrant MAC Lipsticks For Spring!

April 05, 2011 by Robin Park

A lipstick selection inspired by ranunculus.

Left to Right: Show Orchid, Flowerplay, Real Doll, Gladiola, Coral Polyp, Impassioned, Toxic Tale

Ranunculus come in a variety of colors.

Nothing says spring to me more than bright, pretty lips. Here are selection of colors from MAC that put a spring in my step. Some were limited edition and no longer available but Show Orchid and Impassioned are two of my favorite and are permanent!

Do you have a favorite spring shade? I love fuchsia and bright pink in spring and then transition to coral for summer.

Left to Right: Show Orchid, Flowerplay, Real Doll, Gladiola, Coral Polyp, Impassioned, Toxic Tale

Do you like bright lips for spring?

La La La Bella Bamba Blush by Benefit! Swatches, Photos and Review

March 18, 2011 by Robin Park

Benefit's Bella Bamba!

Sometimes I feel torn about Benefit products. I wanted to love Dallas, but it was muddy and unflattering. I wanted to love Dandelion, but it was pale and chalky. I wanted to like Sugarbomb, but it was really shimmery for my tastes. I liked Coralista, but it didn't really go with everything I owned.

Then came Bella Bamba. We are more in tune than the best tango dancers. This is the perfect shimmering pink blush for my skintone. The improved packaging also makes things handier. The rounded brush makes application easy, and the mirror makes it so much easier to apply.

Thank you Benefit for making the perfect blush for summer. Warm eyes, neutral eyes, cool eyes... it all seems to work.

Benefit's Bella Bamba - packaging is an improvement!

A pretty watermelon pink.

3D effect? Not sure what that means, but I love how it looks on.

Swatched lightly with brush (left). Heavily with sponge (right).

On the face. I forgot I had this necklace. :)

Benefit's Bella Bamba is $28 for and is available at Sephora.com, Ulta.com and Benefit's website.

China Glaze Anchors Away Collection - Part 2 - Swatches and Photos

January 20, 2011 by Robin Park

Ahoy!

All aboard! Here is the second round of swatches from China Glaze Anchors Away collection ! This collection is putting in the mood for tropical cocktails with umbrellas on a sunset cruise. One of my favorite cruise/makeover movies is Now, Voyager starring Bette Davis. I could see her wearing a few of these colors.

If you missed Part 1, click here. There are 12 new shades in total, ranging from shimmering white to navy blue. Below are the berry, red, pink toned colors from the collection.

Ahoy!

A bright jelly magenta with hot pink micro glitter suspended. This is hawt! One of my favorites from the collection.

Hey Sailor

An attention getting bright coral red creme. I don't own Rescue Beauty Lounge's Bangin', which I believe is more of a jelly, but I think from photos they look similar. Unfortunately, I don't have a bottle for a comp. I love this on nails and think it would really brighten up my toes (which need to come out of hibernation).

Life Preserver

Such a pretty, spring color! A persimmon creme. It's a cross between orange, red and coral.

Sunset Sail

A soft peaches and cream shade with subtle pearly shimmer. Uber girly.

Knotty

Knotty
A soft sandy shimmering champagne golden beige. More nice than naughty.

Below Deck

A deep greyed mauve creme. A muted dark lilac shade. Really pretty and sophisticated. Less kitschy than the rest of the collection. This is obviously for the black tie dinner on the cruise.

China Glaze Anchors Away is available at Ulta, Sally Beauty and salons nationwide.

Which ones do you like from this collection? Have you ever been on a cruise?