Top 5 Spring Beauty Must haves: #5 Lavender & Mint Eyeshadows

Yes, its that time again- Spring cleaning, out with old, in with new. After this winter I'm in definite need to put some spice in my beauty routine. Since life has been busy, and I am still

adjusting to the time change, glamming has been on the back burn. But fear not my friends, despite it being quite a soggy start to spring. I'm going to add some pop to my eyes.

Last week while in Duane Reade I saw a Maybelline ad with Jessica White ( ugh, should have taken a pic), in it she had mint green eye-liner ( know what I'm talking about?). The look was genius, very fresh and springy. While all thei product was sold out and I started to experiment with my own pastel eyeshadows and found that Lavender works best for my big browns.

How to wear it? I like to use it on my lower lash line. I'm privy to MAC's Purple Haze and NARS' Violetta eyeshadow duo. I love the fact that both are blendable and are heavily pigmented to last throughout the day.

During the day: a sheer wash across the lid as a base is great and for night, throw on a dark liner.

Photo: Derek Lam Spring 2010 RTW show via Style.com

both products recommended were purchased by me.

Chanel Paris-Shanghai Beauté Collection- Summer 2010

photo: NYMag's The Cut via Chanel

Aja Mangam of The Cut broke news today of Chanel's Paris-Shanghai Beauty collection!

The collection stems from the Pre-Fall show in Shanghai this past December. The beauty collection will highlight Black and Gold shades of Eyeshadow and Nail Polish.

What to look out for:

- gold and copper toned nailpolishes: Illusion D'Or and Gold Lamé

- a sister nail polish to Black Satin, a matte black Black Velvet

Chanel Paris-Shanghai Beauté Collection launches on April 1st.

UPDATE: The Chanel Boutique on 57th street informed me that the launch is in May.

Also coming soon Chanel Summer 2010 Les Pops Beauté Collection in April.

2 words: Nouvelle Vague

details coming soon...

Karen Elson Live at Le Poisson Rouge

Last night I had the pleasure of attending the sold out show for Karen Elson's debut album The Ghost Who Walks at Le Poisson Rouge. She was backed by a five piece band singing 12 original songs and a Citizen's Band number in for good measure.

The sound is very southern bluesy, proof that living in Tennesee with Jack White can grow on you , draw you in so that your songs form a tale.

For this model-turned- musician, she did a phenom job! Could she be the next Carla Bruni?

I captured " Pretty Baby" and her encores: a cover of " Milk and Honey" and her title track " The Ghost Who Walks".

The Ghost Who Walks comes out in late May.

A Spring Hello

Hey Guys,

I've been a bit MIA lately, studying hard, working hard and waiting for the weather to lift me.

Well, this past weekend was 50+ degree weather and gorgeous!

I've begun to craft together an inspiration board as well as putting together trends for Spring and can't wait to share. Plus this week, I'll have a special treat!

Thanks for hanging in there and I guarantee Spring will be a blast!

xo L

It's the Return: Noemie Lenoir at Louis Vuitton FW 2010

photo: Style.com