December, 2011

Lancome Midnight Rose Treasure Hunt

Lancome, Tresor Midnight Rose game

In case you haven't seen this already, Lancome is running a little Facebook game celebrating their new Tresor Midnight Rose fragrance — and ambassadress Emma Watson.

There's a video to watch, followed by a cute little online treasure hunt. It's 15 minutes of entertainment, and you'll get a free shipping code for Lancome-USA.com.

Random participants will

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Guest Swatcher: Butter London Branwen’s Feather

Butter London, Branwen

Another fantastic guest swatch from AlexandraRC: Branwen's Feather. This shade is a deep, dark, blackened red-purple shimmer (but a deep shimmer; it goes on smooth). Quoth the raven: Nevermore.

Butter London polishes are $14 each.

Also check out AlexandraRC's post topping Branwen's Feather with Essie Kisses and Bises.

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Houston Event: Kate Somerville

Kate Somerville, Complexion Perfection

Today I have a tip for my Houston readers: Kate Somerville herself will be making a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus Galleria on Saturday, December 10th.

Make a one-on-one appointment to meet with Kate and talk about your personal skincare concerns, then her team of talented specialists will give you a mini spa experience with the products

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Benefit Hervana

Benefit, Hervana, blush, swatches

Benefit has a new boxed blush coming out for spring. It'll officially release in early 2012, but it's available today for a one-day flash sale on BenefitCosmetics.com (bonus: use code HERVANA to receive a free Total Moisture mini with your purchase), Sephora.com, Ulta.com, and Bloomingdales.com (free shipping with code FREESHIP11).

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Guest Swatcher: Illamasqua Rubber Finish Nail Polish

Illamasqua, Faux Pas, swatches

Illamasqua introduced a new "rubber finish" nail polish formula with their Theatre of the Nameless collection. I swatched them on tape, but (even better!) nail blogger AlexandraRC did a really fantastic job photographing them on nails (how does this woman have such perfect cuticles???).

Faux Pas:

Kink:

Taint:

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Dallas Guerlain Event

Guerlain, trunk show

I recently had a "fragrance reading" with Guerlain's Beauty and Fragrance Director, Marie Line Patry (pronounced ma-REE lynn pa-TREE). It was the coolest thing ever, and introduced me to several new favorite scents.

I had such a good experience, I want everyone else to try it, too. And Marie Line is going to be

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Guest Contributor: Make Up For Ever Winter Look

Planet Martha

Readers, I am thrilled to share with you another take on the Make Up For Ever winter look, from Martha, of Planet Martha. I love reading her product reviews (she has a great way of explaining color and product performance), checking out her swatches, and admiring her always-beautiful FOTD photos.

Her breakdown:

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Laura Mercier Moonlight Collection: Holiday 2011

Laura Mercier, Moonlight, swatches, holiday 2011, Pink Pearl, Crystal Beige, Deep Garnet, Orchid Shimmer, Evening Pink, Raspberry Sorbet, Rose, Bare Beam, Nude Lilac, Lip Glace, KarlaSugar, Karla Sugar

I got the chance to swatch Laura Mercier's holiday collection, Moonlight. The color story is definitely non-traditional for a holiday collection. Are you happy to see something different? Is this what you're in the mood for right now?

The collection includes three new eyeshadows — all limited edition. Pink Pearl is a slightly duochromey satin lilac (slight pink reflect). Crystal

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