Welcome to a Luxe Boudoir
I totally love the word boudoir. Every time I hear it, I just picture Blanche Deveraux from “The Golden Girls” inviting a man into her bedroom and saying the word in her southern drawl and it makes me smile. Fusion Beauty has just introduced a new collection of shimmer glosses called the “Luxe Boudoir” Capsule Collection and they totally capture that sultry, bedroom look. Here are the new shades that you can pick up:
- Vixen – a shimmering mauve
- Lolita – an innocent baby pink
- Coquette – a flirty rosy coral
- Princess – a shimmery plum
All of the glosses are colorful and shimmery, but they’re not so pigmented that you can’t just slick one on and go. They all have Fusion Beauty’s well-known lip plumping ingredients in them as well. (It’s a non-stingy plumper – those of you who don’t like “strong” plumpers won’t have to worry about your lips being in pain). The glosses are kind of a splurge at $29 apiece, but for each one sold, Fusion Beauty will donate a dollar to a non-profit organization that raises funds to help assist women in the United States who live below the poverty line. I think out of the two shades I tried, Princess is my favorite. It’s just such a gorgeous shimmering purplish-pink. Love it!
Lust List: August 2010
Surreal Violet
Has anyone seen Estee Lauder’s new fall collection yet? It’s so gorgeous – I’m pretty much coveting every single thing in it, but since I’ve put myself on a serious makeup budget to pay off my credit card, I think I’m going to have to admire most of it from afar. I did, however, manage to get my hands on the Surreal Violet Five Color Eye Shadow Palette and I absolutely adore it. I love palettes with an assortment of shades because there’s not a lot of guesswork involved in the color coordination part of the application, which makes me very happy.
The Surreal Violet palette is perfect for creating a purple and grey look – you get two shades of purple in it (one more violet and one sort of a darker grape color), a gorgeous grey, a deep, blackish purple, and a light pink that you can use as a highlighter. The combinations are endless – you can do a light, perfect for work look, or you can create a great smoky eye for a night out. (I love a purple smoky eye. It’s such a nice change from the normal dark black look). The shadows are all buttery soft and blend easily, but the shade intensity lasts for hours. (Is there anything worse than paying a lot for a gorgeous eyeshadow and then having is completely disappear from your lids within a few hours? I mean, what’s the point? I might as well sleep for an extra fifteen minutes and not wear makeup at all!) After playing around with this one, I’m dying to own the Blue Dahlia Eyeshadow Palette as well because the blues are to die for. Damn you, credit card bill!
Swimming in Seafolly
Believe it or not, it’s finally starting to feel like summer in Southern California (OK, yes, the weather is practically perfect year-round but only now have we been hitting the 90s on a regular basis!). For a swimsuit pack rat, this means heaven — and time to stop parading around the kitchen in my new orange-striped Seafolly Capri separates. Finally, I get to take them outside!
Seafolly, a popular Australian swimwear brand, has been around since the mid-70s selling “sexy yet practical” suits. You can instantly spot the subtle retro influences of the brand in its latest line of ultra-feminine, chic suits and beachwear, from strategically placed ruffles and cutouts to polka dots and sailor stripes. Upon first checking out this season’s styles, I — like many bloggers and editors — immediately fell in love with the one-piece Goddess Boyleg Maillot (about $150). It’s supposed to be great for hourglass figures but I was worried that the boy-leg cut would shorten my already short legs, so next on my list were the shirred Capri separates ($77 for the top and $64 for the bottom, as seen on Victoria’s Secret model Jessica Hart, left). I love how the convertible bandeau bra-top makes my non-existent bust look, well … busty! More »
My Own Version of GTL: Gym, Tan, Laundry
Like everyone else, the Jersey Shore is my guilty pleasure TV programming for the summer. In my defense, I can’t help it! I am from New Jersey, so it’s practically required viewing. I completely blame Pauly D and the Situation for causing words like grenades and landmines to creep into everyday vernacular.
Besides hailing from the Garden State, the Jersey Shore cast and I have another thing in common, a shared appreciation of GTL: gym, tan, laundry, although my definition varies differently from my NJ counterparts. Gym: I don’t aspire to look like a juicehead, but I do want to tone and work on problem areas. Tan: I’m naturally fair-skinned to a hue that would be repellent to Snooki, but even I aspire to get a sun-kissed glow for the warmer months. Laundry: There’s no smell I love more than fresh laundry detergent. Check out my own favorite GTL picks for this summer! More »
Obsession of the Moment: Nicola Yoon Ruby Teardrops Gold Vermeil Filigree Earrings
TDO on Makeup.com
We’re a little late posting this, but was super thrilled to be the featured blogger a couple weeks ago on Makeup.com, the new media property from Lancome. The site is directed by Victoria Kirby, former beauty editor at Harper’s Bazaar and Allure, and should be on your list of daily must-reads if not already. See what they have to say about us! Thanks Victoria for featuring TDO!
City Files: New York: August 2010
Editor’s Note: Starting this month, we’re bringing you a new feature series which will highlight some of our favorite place in our own cities or cities we travel to. We’re kicking off August with TDO Editor Carolyn’s currently obsessions in New York City. Hope you enjoy and let us know what you think! More »
Fairmont San Francisco
Usually when one thinks of San Francisco- there are certain must-visit attractions that come to mind- The Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, Palace of Fine Arts Theater- just to name a few. A few weeks ago on my most recent trip to the city, I discovered, while spotting tour groups walking through my hotel lobby, that the Fairmont San Francisco also makes the list, and deservingly so! Situated atop the beautiful Nob Hill, the Fairmont is one of the city’s landmark hotels and a true local icon. It’s deeply steeped in history- both as the original Fairmont Hotel- and as a historic building in the city of San Francisco. More »
Marie Robinson Salon
Someone once told me that the difference between a good colorist and a great colorist lies in whether or not they’ll simply refuse to do something that doesn’t suit you, regardless of how badly you want it. Thus, after years of dabbling amongst good colorists, I finally stumbled upon a great one- Marie Robinson of her eponymous salon. Ever since I first started getting my hair colored, I’ve developed this fascination (obsession almost) with achieving perfect light ashy brown locks- a feat that colorist after colorist attempted- only to garner the identical result- great color for a couple weeks followed by months of drab, rusty, brassy mess. Someday, I thought, I’ll color my hair back to black…but in the meantime since I have access to all the top colorists, I’ll try to achieve that elusive brown just one more time…
Before I went in to see Marie, I did a bit of background research on the color guru and was impressed to find her celebrity clientele to include names like Natalie Portman, Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams and Scarlett Johansson- all beautiful, at-one-time-or-another brunettes with the beautiful brown hair that I’ve long desired. More »
