Nars' New (deep) foundation shades!

Benares



Trinidad

What a difference a few months make! Back in February, Aja Mangum wrote a great article in NYmag.com on her foundation finding adventures at the most sought after cosmetics lines, many of which I discuss here.

Lo and behold, someone answered our prayers at Nars!
I was told today (at the Nordies Cosmetics Trendshow no less) by Nars artist Jennifer that there are new shades to suit deep skintones. Yay! Unfortunately, Nordies didn't carry them

 (and sadly Hawaii is too red on me) but, Sephora did!

Though the stores my get some in a few weeks, you can check out New Orleans, New Guinea, Benares,Trinidad and Tortuga on here.


Photos: Sephora.com

Info on the Spring Trendshow coming soon!

Neo Sci Fi Review

My much anticipated hype for MAC's Neo Sci Fi collection was that of the New Indiana Jones.. and both have let me down.

Based on the swatches on Specktra, I expected a glimmer of hope and then when I hit my Nordies counter and tried on my product of lemming- Solar Riche, I was bitterly disappointed. I found myself saying, "How can this be a bronzer and its comparable to Smooth Harmony Beauty powder?" The SA looked at me like I was crazy but I didn't care. Maybelline makes a bronzer deeper than this and its half the price. This summer I want to look like Liya Kebede in the LV ads from 2004..golden copper bronze like the Heat collection years ago!
Since I am not a big fan of eyeshadows, I skipped them but I did find Magnetic Fields to be a decent deep eyeshadow- something I can put in t he bag for an on the go moment and sweep on with my pinkie.
On to the lippies& lipglasses- Pleasureseeker looked promising, but it reminded me of Cresent lipglass from last year but in different form.
Electro looked cool, but where was I going to wear it?
The lipglasses- Pink Grapefruit was too frosty.
The blushes Orange/Peach blush was too ashy on my skin and the other reminded me of Mountain High so I passed.

So what did I end up getting? Volcanic Ash Exfoliator!
This is the best facial scrub since my Neutragena one I use daily. It smells devine- burnt sugar and ash ( no really, it smells great) and it left my skin so smooth with out the burning sensation that I get from other scrubs. I definately need to stock up on this because word on the street is .. its just that damn good too.

What are your thoughts on this collection?

Mama's got some new nails!

I'm not a big fan of nail polishes, I don't really go out of my way to look for new colors or even wear them regularly. But I swear, the OPI India collection has been caught my eye (and nails).
I really adored Curry up don't be late because I was determined to rock a yellow-gold nail for Spring Summer. Then I saw Lunch at the Delhi and was in love.
An extra added plus ( sorry I am a nail polish newbie) was the little set that Lunch at the Delhi came in, it included I'm India Mood for love ( next up to wear),Black Cherry Chutney and the Fast Dry Top Coat ( which is not all talk.. this stuff works!).
My inspiration to rock Lunch at the Delhi subcontiously came from the Dior Resort collection for sure ( that and I had a pool party to go to on Sat, I wanted to kitsch it up!

MAC's California Dreamin'

and so am I.

This lipstick is my lemming and the chances of me getting this lipstick is slim to none.
What's so special about this lipstick? It is a California exclusive lipstick that you will get if you are the very lucky few to receive the California Dreamin' postcard. Talk about a Willy Wonka experience here.

I am anxiously awaiting my postcard.... here that MAC?

Photos and info courtesy of Spectra.net and noahlowryfan

Free Dior Lipstick at Nordstrom

and who doesn't love free?

In June's Allure magazine ( Jessica Alba on the cover) check out the Dior Confessions of a Beauty director page ( the page opposite of the feature on Lake Bell) that features our girl Kari Larsen, Nordstrom's beauty director.
Take the page to your Nordies Dior Counter for a free Dior Rouge mini lipstick in a cool summer pink shade.

Go with the quickness as free = rapidly depleating supply.