Showing posts with label Holiday gift guide. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holiday gift guide. Show all posts

Friday, December 5, 2014

Holiday Gift Guide ~ Eyeshadow Palettes

Are you going holiday shopping this weekend?
I love all the eye shadow palettes that come out for Christmas. 
In fact one of my absolute favorite gifts that I received last year was an eye shadow palette set that looked like chocolate bars, by Lorac. It was given to me by a former makeup student of mine, and I can honestly say I have used it almost every day for the past year.

So here is a look at some of the holiday palettes in the stores right now. Where possible I will put online shopping links with them.

Happy Shopping!


From Lorac




The Lorac Unzipped Palette
This is actually part of their normal collection, but is a fabulous combination of neutral mattes and shimmers that you will literally use year round. At $40 it's a bargain.






 The Pro Palette.
I have 2 of these, one in my pro makeup kit and one for use at home. Again it's a wonderful combination of colors, the top row is matte and the bottom row is shimmer. Only $42


From MAC


The MAC Keepsakes Limited Edition Smoky Face Palette

Three eyeshadows, one Iridescent Pressed Powder, a cream color base and 2 lipsticks.





Three eyeshadows, one iridescent powder, two lipsticks and a cream color base, all in neutral tones.


This is just a really lovely color combination.
I would love one of these, and I think it makes a beautiful gift too.


From Trish McEvoy


Power of Makeup Collection ~Simply Gorgeous
This one is a super versatile collection of eyes, lips and cheeks that is great fro everyday makeup looks.


FromMakeup Forever

The Makeup Station
Makeup Forever simply cannot be beaten on quality. Their line is designed for makeup artists, and as such is all about quality, truth in color and longevity.
This case has 30 amazing products
A makeup artist’s set for creating backstage looks and glamorous holiday style with 30 iconic bestsellers for eyes, lips, and the complexion.
This ultimate Makeup Artist’s collection lets you create infinite looks for the holidays—and beyond. Featuring 30 professional must-haves for the makeup love, this set lets any artist explore and indulge in all the backstage essentials. Housed in a reusable, professional backstage Makeup Artist’s Case, this set includes primers, powders, eye, cheek and lip favorites, and Artisan Brushes.
This set contains:
- 1 HD Primer : 0 neutral
- 1 HD Blush : 210 cool pink
- 1 HD Pressed Powder
- 1 Mist & Fix
- 10 Artist Shadow eye shadows: ME-108 steel, I-544 pink granite, M-500 ivory, M-100 black, D-320 golden khaki, I-414 yellow ivory, ME-216 electric blue, D-236 lagoon blue,
M-630 sweet chestnut, ME-728 copper red
- 2 Artist Shadow blushes: S-748 coral, I-922 electric purple
- 1 Graphic Liner : vinyl black
- 2 Aqua Eyes : 21L dark grey, 25L matte brown
- 1 Smoky Extravagant mascara : black
- 1 Star Powder : 926 iridescent beige
- 1 Glitter : 3 iridescent white
- 1 Aqua Seal
- 1 Eyelashes : 156 Nude
- 2 Aqua Lip : 8C true red, 14C muted dusty rose
- 1 Rouge Artist Intense : 43 vibrant red
- 1 Aqua Rouge : 14 light rosewood
- 1 Precision Blush Brush 150
- 1 Precision Blender Brush 216
Reusable case that stores these 30 must-have products. Large mirror included.
 



























From YSL


The Yves Saint Laurent "Wildly Gold" Palette
$95 from Nordstrom.com
Order link here

Sunday, November 30, 2014

6 Gift List Ideas For Cyber Monday

Here comes Cyber Monday!
Do you have your list ready? 
This crazily expensive year means it's going to be a super lean Christmas, but making lists is fun anyway, so here are 

6 Cool Gadgets To Put On Your Cyber Monday Shopping List

1. A Nespresso Machine
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I love espresso and I love the look of this Nespresso Chrome
 Vertuoline 



2.Glo Brilliant Personal Teeth Whitening Device

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You just can't beat a sparkling white smile.
The Glo Brilliant Personal Teeth Whitening Device lets you whitene your teeth at home with blue light technology instead of harsh peroxides. 



3. The Clarisonic Pedi

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I swear by the Clarisonic face cleaning system and have done literally for years. And of course everyone loves the Sonicare Toothbrush. 
Now I want to add the Clarisonic Pedi to my collection and keep my feet in perfect just-had-a-pedi-smoothness.

From the Clarisonic website enter the promo code CYBERWKND
to get a 20% discount on all Clarisonic devices.


4. Talika Cream Booster
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Doesn't it look like some kind of space age torture device??
The Talika Cream Booster uses microcurrent, phototherapy and vibration technologies to help your skin care penetrate deeper and work more effectively. It feels fabulous too!



5. The PaloVia Skin Renewing Laser

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The PaloVia Skin Renewing Laser is an FDA approved home laser system to treat fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes.
The results are spectacular! (see before and afters on Gouldylox blog here)


6. Apple TV
I hardly watch any TV, but I've been meaning to get Apple TV for ages. Maybe I will actually get around to buying one this year. 

Thursday, November 20, 2014

The Holiday Gift List ~ 5 Beauty Gadgets

Here come the holidays and all their gift giving (and gift receiving!) glory. If you are making a list, either for giving or for presents you'd like to receive, here are 5 of my favorite beauty gadgets that make incredible gifts:

Clarisonic


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Clarisonic

I adore my clarisonic. I have had mine for years and it still works perfectly, so it's actually a great investment.
When I'm shooting a movie I need my actresses' skin to stay immaculate, so I get them each a Clarisonic - you just can't beat them. Read about Clarisonic here

Order a Clarisonic here:



Amika Switch Kit
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Amika Switch Kit

This is my favorite new hair curling system. I love having the flexibility to switch out curling irons and wands without having to buy multiple curling irons.
Today I'm changing up my look and using the "beachy waves" wand.
Read about the Amika Switch kit here: Amika Switch Kit
Order an Amika Switch Kit here 


Sonic Diamondcare Toothbrush


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Sonic Diamondcare Toothbrush

You can't beat a great smile with gleaming teeth!
This is the ultimate way to get superwhite, super clean teeth.
I love the travel pack too - it's convenient and functional



Q Redew


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Q Redew

It looks like a torture device but its actually a hair refresher!
When your hair is looking flat, curls are lacking luster or maybe you just need to squeeze one more day out of your blow out, the Q Redew works like a cool air humidifier paired with a steamer. You won't make your head wet, and the steam won't give you crazy frizz, it just revitalizes the 'do and makes it look like you just finished styling your hair.
Order a Q Redew here:

Nuface Trinity Facial Toning Device


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Nuface Trinity Mini
I'm a huge fan of microcurrent facial treatments.
Basically on a muscular level they tone and shorten the fibers, and on a dermal level they stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, the combined result being significant anti-aging. 
The Nuface Trinity Facial Toning Device lets you give yourself these amazing (and expensive!) treatments at home, saving you a small fortune.

Order your Nuface Trinity Facial Toning Device here: