Laura Mercier Spring 2012 Collection Review + Swatches

Laura Mercier knows how to launch a Spring collection. It screams COLOR! I love the way beauty transcends into Spring. All of sudden pops of color appear on the runway, magazines and then on the streets. Already in New York, I see women with corals on the lips and bold cheeks. You start to see vibrant pinks, bright oranges and playful coral. I was ecstatic when I saw this collection. It has everything you need to get through Spring fully prepared.

Piret & Tamara "A Night In Paris" Fall Collection 2011 Launch

The makeup experts, Piret & Tamara are launching their Fall 2011 collection with a Paris theme. All the products are inspired by a gorgeous night in Paris that takes you on a romantic journey.

"An alluring collection of makeup inspired by an enchanting night spent in the city of love. This fall, Piret & Tamara take you on the next stop in their world tour of beauty, romantic Paris. Imagine strolling down the Champs-Élysées on a beautiful fall evening or gazing into his eyes over a glistening flute of bubbly, tucked away at an intimate cafe. A Night In Paris from Piret & Tamara captures the spirit of the city, with a gorgeous range of makeup for lips, cheeks and eyes giving you magnetic French appeal, that 

unique Je ne sais quoi.

Collection includes:

 Eye Silk in Violet and La Vie en Rose ($39):  Get luminous, creamy color that’s waterproof, creaseless and budge-free in Violet, a deep purple with silky matte finish and La Vie en Rose, a versatile blush shade that works on eyes and cheeks.

“Pop this little multi-tasker in your purse for that crucial mid-date touch-up,” says Piret.

Violet

La Vie En Rose

Lip & Cheek Stain in Rouge ($39): This silky smooth cherry red imparts a natural falling-in-love flush to lips and cheeks and the creamy texture makes for easy fingertip application 

       “There’s nothing sexier than a wash of rosy color for lips and cheeks,” says Tamara.

 Lip Slip in Cherié ($25): A sultry berry gloss that delivers the perfect pop of color to your pout, this rich moisturizing gloss gives lips luxe luminosity.

“The ultimate in kissable color, Lip Slip is smooth and never sticky,” says Piret.

Available September 2011 at www.piretandtamara.com

Have you ever tried Piret & Tamara products?

Summer Make Up - What You Need To Have

New York has had some crazy weather this year. From extreme cold to extreme hot, your face has been through it all. Summer is finally here and now is the time that new precautions are needed to ensure your makeup stays fresh all day long. Here are some tips for keeping your makeup fresh through these upcoming warm months:

Water Resistant Primer: 

I've always been one to sweat on my face a lot in the summer and I never knew what I could do to keep the makeup from melting away. Then I found Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer. It's the first primer I've used that's water-resistant. If you use this before your foundation, it literally won't move. It also has SPF 15 and the formula minimizes shine and helps for a smooth application.

Retail: $52 at Sephora

Tinted Moisturizer: I LOVE tinted moisturizers in the Summer. They're lightweight and give enough coverage  for a natural glow. My favorite is from Laura Mercier. Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizers have SPF 20 and were featured in INSTYLE magazine May 2011 edition of "Best Beauty Buys."

Retail: $42 at Laura Mercier

Waterproof Eye Liner: Eyeliners that are also waterproof keep products from giving you the dreaded "raccoon eyes" and they wear much longer. My favorite this summer are Stila's Sparkle Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner.

Retail: $23 at Sephora & Stila

Cheek/Lip Stains: Cheek stains are always a hot summer product. Using them creates that perfect, subtle glow that lasts all day. Another plus is that cheek stains can normally also be used on your lips. My favorites this summer are Hourglass Aura Sheer Cheek Stain in Petal and Tarte Cheek Stain in Tipsy.

Retail: $45 for Hourglass at Sephora/$30 for Tarte at Sephora

Good Lip Balm/Treatment: I always suffer from dry lips in the winter and then I discovered Fresh's Sugar Lip Treatment. I always had the clear version and just recently they launched the Honey version. I'm loving the nude lip balm. It's come in a brown case and stills has that SPF 15. A definite must for your makeup bag.

Retail: $22.50 at Sephora

What are your doing to keep your makeup fresh this Summer?