Ode to Smashbox

Who doesn't love a good sale? Browsing through Smashbox's Curtain Call section gave me a slight chill this morning. Beauty products hardly ever go on sale (as we all know) so even a $1 off is something worth celebrating. Here's a few of my latest picks from the Smashbox.com beauty blowout sale:

Smokebox ($28.50)
I love palettes and I love sales. So, how could I possibly resist this 10-shade palette? like this palette because the browns on the left are good for creating a nude look while the rest of the colors make great smoky eyes, taking care of all the eyeshadows I need while I'm visiting my guy down in Atlanta. Being in a long-distance relationship really teaches you to learn how to pack!





Lip Gloss ($11.25)
My favorite lip gloss (35mm) is finally on sale! I consider a lot when buying lip products and the less stickier the better. These cute glosses pack a lot of punch in the small tubes and it's very easy to carry around. My personal favorites are bombshell (a sheer nude pink) and35mm (a shimmery peachy copper).




Sunset Blvd Body Bronzing Set ($42.25)
Spring is here (although it doesn't feel like it) and summer will be too soon. Time to stock up on bronzers! This body bronzer is a good deal because it comes with a great kabuki powder brush. We all know expensive brushes are so I would definitely pick up this combo!

Dior Backstage Event

I went to Bloomingdales' Dior Backstage Beauty Event at the beginning of the month, hoping to get a nice view of the new Dior Spring lineup and garner some ideas for my birthday look.

I had a crappy makeup artist who wanted to rush everything, so my experience was less than pleasant. I asked her to help me create a shimmery gold and dark green eye and what she gave me was less than stellar. She kept contradicting everything I asked for so after a while I just stopped and let her do what she wanted.



Products used: 5-Color Eyeshadow in Sunset Cafe, Dior Eyeliner Pencil in Precious Green, Diorshow Mascara


I'm not fond of this look at all, she didn't even do a good job of covering my dark circles!


Wallet Damage:
Dior Eyeliner Pencil in Precious Green: Although I didn't like the artist's work, I loved this eyeliner that she used to smoke out my eyes. This dark green pencil is creamy and pretty easy to blend.

Dior Hydrating Concealer in Medium Beige: A good concealer is very hard to find and although this isn't the best, it's definitely one of the better. I love the creamy consistency and the hydrating formula is perfect for my dry skin. It's only drawbacks is the limited color range and that it takes some time to apply. A little bit does go a long way but you you need time to carefully blend. It's definitely not on-the-go product.

Dior Rouge Lipstick in Bronze Couture: I don't really have a lot of bronzish/brown lipstick or gloss and I actually liked the one that makeup artist applied on me so I decided to get it. Pure impulse buy :)

Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss Addict in Chiffon Beige
I remember trying a gloss from the line when it launched and I hated it because it was so shiny. I actually liked it this time around and it's my first Dior gloss!


I got this makeup box (that's totally useless because of the small square compartments inside), a cute little pouch and a tiny Diorshow mascara for free.

Valentine's Day Sucker

I love all commercialized holidays, mainly, because I love gifts! My fiance should never have a hard time finding me something because there are just too many things I want, including the Philosophy Candy Heart Lip gloss set. The packaging alone, is tres cute and the 'Melon Daiquiri', 'Vanilla Birthday cake', and 'Rasberry Sorbet' flavors are divine. Bonus: Your guy is going to love kissing you!

New Lipgloss Obsession: Sugar

Originally a lipgloss gal, I've been following the lipstick trend for about the last year or so. But my new Sugar Lip Gloss
from Fresh has made me come back to my roots. This lip gloss feels and tastes absolutely divine and is my new everyday staple. SPF 15, Vitamin E, grape seed oil, jojoba oil, shea butter oil, black currant seed oil and of course sugar (!) makes this formula smooth and sticky-free. It comes in every possible shade and something about the wide bottle makes it fun to look at.

Favorite Shades:
Sugar Fairy (an adorable Barbie doll pink)
Sugar Kiss (a playful blush pink)
Sugar Flirt (A luscious strawberry)
Sugar Desire (a seductive deep burgandy)