It Cosmetics has also come out with their Pantone inspired lip glosses. These Vitality Lip Blush™ Hydrating Gloss Stains are extremely hydrating and infused with oils and butters for the most luxurious feeling on lips (no stickiness)! Try shades Je Ne Sais Quoi and News Anchor Blue. Smith + Cult's Life in Photographs is also a light and gorgeous lip lacquer with a hint of shimmer. If you're not much of a gloss girl, KORRES Lip Butter in Jasmineis the way to go! It's a small jar packed with luxurious butter to leave lips smooth and slightly rosy.
One of our favorite brands, Hourglass Cosmetics, has a beautiful Ethereal Glow blush that gives off that rose quartz glow. We can't forget eyes - Sonia Kashuk's Fair & Square Eye Shadow Quad brings different shades of the rose color we all adore and offers textures of sparkle or matte without breaking the bank. Elizabeth Arden also offers new staple colors in Innocence (rose quartz) and Sky (Serenity). These two shadows can be worn lightly and eventually be built up for a evening look.
Last but certainly not least, Sephora has teamed up with Pantone to create the Pantone Color of the Year 2016 Collection! This collection will highlight Rose Quartz and Serenity for eyes and lips. For lips, the collection will include a Layer Lipstick, which will have a velvety smooth rose finish, and a Matte Color of the Year Lipstick in Serenity, which will be a lovely pastel blue. Some of you may be thinking, "how can I incorporate blue into my daily routine?" Don't worry! This lipstick can go from subtle to bold. We obviously can't have a collection without some fabulous lip-glosses, so the color of the year Modern Watercolors Lip Gloss Setwill feature six pastel shades. Lastly, you'll want bold and beautiful eyes. The Modern Watercolors Eyes Palettewill contain 24 shadows. Staple shades will be included as well as bold colors. This collection is available now at all Sephora locations.
Will you be picking up any of these Pantone inspired products?
This is a guest post written by Imani Wood-Rodriguez.
Looking for the perfect gift? Take a peek at Beauty in New York City's 2015 Holiday Gift Guides. Like any beauty lover, I'm a huge fan of palettes. They're compact, offer a variety of options, and are generally more affordable than purchasing individual products. Here are my top 11 picks this holiday season.
2. Anastasia Beverly Hills Self Made Palette, $35 What I love about this palette is the wide variety of shades. You can still create a simple natural eye, but you can also add a pop of color if desired.
6. Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Eyeshadow Palette, $59 This beauty sold out extremely fast, but you can still find a few floating around eBay and Amazon. The color payoff on these shadows are some of the best I've ever seen. Kat Von D definitely knows color and this palette is the proof!
7. Tarte Greatest Glitz Collector's Set & Portable Palettes, $49 Three removable eye and cheek palettes are just any beauty girl wants during the holiday season. Palettes in neutral, rose gold and smokey help create any look. Set also contains Tarte's best-selling mascara and silky LipSurgence Lip Crème.
8. Tyra Smoky Smize Palette, $39 Tyra Banks' new makeup collection is actually quite good! I first tried the setting spray and knew I need to try more. The Smize Palette for holiday season has is just what you need for classic smokey eyes. My favorite part? The See Your Smize Brush it comes with has a unique angled design.
11. Smashbox ART. LOVE. COLOR. Master Class, $65 A set of 40 Smashbox must-haves for cheeks and eyes in packaging inspired by groundbreaking artist Yago Hortal. Any of these palettes on your holiday wishlists?
It's only 2 weeks till Christmas (cue panic), so it's crunch time for last minute gift buying. This year, I've created a handful of gift guides to help you shop. I'll sharing a new guide every day! Today's gift guide is 12 perfect gifts for the luxury beauty lover. Keep reading for gift ideas and scroll to the end for a special Oribe giveaway.
Oribe products smell like pure heaven (what I imagine heaven smells like), so I always recommend the brand as a perfect holiday gift. Oribe's collection of luxurious hair care products and treatments have taken the industry by storm, and it's no secret why. From the luxurious packaging to the best-selling products, the brand is loved by many. The Beautiful Color Travel Collection is one of my top picks because it includes a travel size shampoo and conditioner, plus a full size split end seal. This set would be great for someone who travels often and has colored treated hair. My luxury gift guide this season includes not one, but two Oribe sets. Scroll to the end of the post to enter for a chance to win one!
I really fell in love with the Charlotte Tilbury brand this year, especially the lipsticks! This limited edition set retails at $305, but comes with the entire K.I.S.S.I.N.G. lipstick wardrobe. Any lipstick fan would be ecstatic to receive this.
An adorable collection of Marc Jacobs' bestselling Highlighter Gel Eye Crayon that features seven shades, including two limited-edition colors. Added bonus? It's tucked into a Marc Jacobs-designed patent pouch!
ghd makes some of my favorite hair tools and this holiday set is perfect for someone who uses tools daily or for special occasions. You can take hair from sleek and straight to stunning curls. Set includes the ghd gold professional 1" styler and ghd Air®. This luxurious set will guarantee you’re ready for all holiday festivities!
Another set from Oribe! The Gold Lust Collection is their Repair & Restore line. This set includes a travel size shampoo and conditioner, plus a full size Balm d'Or. Scroll to the end of the post to enter for a chance to win one!
This collection of 10 fragrances is a must-have on any luxury lover's vanity. I adore the packaging and the story behind the set. The fragrance collection is inspired from the world seen and imagined outside of Derek Lam's window at 10 Crosby Street. From fresh to floral, you'll have a variety of scents to choose from and each scent represents a story, moment, or adventure.
This pick from Hourglass is truly a stunning palette. I received a sneak peek of the palette about 5 months ago at a Space NK preview and knew I had to have it. The palette is limited edition and even includes a strobing powder to create your perfect highlight.
You can't go wrong with a 15-shade palette from MAKE UP FOR EVER. It even includes a step-by-step leaflet that helps effortlessly create holidays looks.
My SK-II Facial Treatment Essence has easily become a staple in my skincare routine. I use it daily and I adore SK-II's limited edition packaging of the essence for the festive holiday season. Available in three bottles, the collection immortalizes the butterfly and the hummingbird. The wings in the design symbolize empowerment - to empower any woman to take control of her own destiny. The red bottle represents boldness, the pink bottle represents encouragement, and the blue bottle represents perseverance. Collect them all!
Who doesn't love a little shimmer for the holidays? This one from Dolce & Gabbana is encased in their signature luxe packaging and has a pearlescent tone sure to get everyone's attention.
This handpicked selection of SpaceNK favorites comes wrapped in a luxurious box with 5 top products, including Eve Lom, Diptyque, Malin + Goetz, Kat Burki, and Leif.
Easily one of the most luxurious brands I own, Guerlain never fails to impress with their collections. Each product has that shock and awe factor that every beauty lover would love to receive for the holidays. This palette includes eye shadows and blushes. The shades are housed in an ultra-compact golden case that comes with a large mirror and two applicators to make the palette travel-friendly.
Enter below to win one of the Oribe holiday sets mentioned above! Two lucky readers will win the set of their choice. Good luck! xo
Another Summer weekend gone... Is it just me or do you feel like this summer flew by? I looked at the calendar this morning and couldn't believe there is only one more weekend of August left. Can we please have more summer weekends? Pretty please?
Here's my top Monday picks to cure those end of weekend (and summer) blues!
This new serum concealer from bareMinerals instantly covers the appearance of dark circles, discoloration and other imperfections for an even-toned complexion. Skin appears brighter and smoother - here's to looking rested after a long weekend!
SEPHORA made an exciting announcement with their launch of PLAY! by SEPHORA. PLAY! is an innovative new monthly subscription box that takes product discovery to a new level. Beauty lovers can receive the latest in prestige beauty available at SEPHORA sent monthly to their home for only $10. Each box will be curated around a specific theme, and contain five popular, high-performance, deluxe-size, prestige products. A limited amount of PLAY! by SEPHORA subscriptions will be available in select markets beginning September 2015, with a full national launch in early 2016. You can sign up for early access at www.sephora.com/play.
Happy Monday, friends! I can't believe the weekend is already gone, but it's time once again to tackle the week. Here are the products I'll be using to brighten up.
Charlotte Tilbury x Norman Parkinson Limited Edition Collection, $22 - $270
You know that moment when you see a product and know instantly you need to have it? That's how I felt when I first laid eyes on Charlotte Tilbury's newest collection. Every item is absolutely stunning and has such a luxurious, collectible feel. That nude lipstick is calling my name! I was fortunate enough to meet Charlotte Tilbury at Bergdorf Goodman last Thursday and she's even more lovely in person. I recommend purchasing this collection soon as it's extremely limited
Alas, back to the grind. Here are the products helping start my week off right.
Hourglass Ambient Bronzer, $50
There hasn't been an Hourglass product I didn't like. From their stunning packaging to their buttery smooth textures, it's hard not to fall head over heels for Hourglass. I own most of their product line, including the best-selling Ambient light blushes and highlighters. A bronzer was a must-have for me. This one comes in two shades - Radiant Bronze Light and Luminous Bronze Light. Go for luminous if you want a lighter shade.
NARS Eye Lashes, $20
It's an exciting day when NARS launches a new product. You can now purchase eight different eyelash looks all designed by FrançoisNars. These natural faux lashes will add drama and intensity to your look and are reusable.
SK-II Limited Edition Mother's Day Facial Treatment Essence, $205 I've recently become obsessed with SK-II's facial treatment essence, so I love when they collaborate for limited edition packaging. This collaboration is once again with Taiwanese artist Po Chih Huang. The new pink rose represents gratefulness and appreciation.
Lipstick Queen Cupid's Bow, $22 Nothing like a jumbo lip pencil to start the day. These Lipstick Queen lippys are packed with pigment and work as a lipstick and lip liner for perfect precision. 8 shades in total to choose from. The inspiration for the lipsticks come from the precision of Cupid's arrow, get it?
Illamasqua Gel Sculpt and Gel Color, $37 Introducing the brand's first contouring stick and collection of cheek tints. The formula is lightweight and waterproof - it blends effortlessly into the skin and creates a subtle contoured look.
Kat Von D Shade + Light Eye Contour Palette, $46 Kat Von D has been hitting it out of the park lately with her palettes. This eye contouring palette features three color quads in neutral, cool, and warm shades. The colors are a great blend of shades and can create many looks.The pigments are wonderful, too!
Everyday new beauty salons are popping up all over the city. It can be difficult to sort through and find quality locations that soon become new favorites. I've recently visited a few new locations that were quickly added to my recommendation list. From chic gel manicures to beauty makeovers, here the best of the best to add to your must visit list.
Paintbox is a luxurious nail studio located in Soho (right next to the Mondrian hotel) with a modern twist on the traditional nail salon. It was founded by Eleanor Langston, a veteran magazine beauty editor. It's chic, beautiful and features 18 nail stations. The focus is on sophisticated art nail with a menu of looks to choose from. With names like Ray of Light, Paint Ball, and Weekend Update, you'll never have boring nails again! You won't see walls of nail polish either - in fact, the nail technicians head off the floor to assemble the necessary colors and tools to create each unique look. Services include regular manicures, gel manicures, and polish changes. The nail studio also features a manicure photo booth that instantly sends a photo to your email address. You can book appointments online or by phone. Kayo was my manicurist and she did a wonderful job. I'll be back soon!
Rouge New York| 130 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012 (Between Houston St and Prince St, Soho)
(212) 388-1717
Introducing New York's newest makeup salon, Rouge New York. The salon was founded by Law and Order: SVU's makeup department head Rebecca Perkins and actress Stephanie March. The women had a vision for a makeup salon that was affordable and would be there to help with any big day - a job interview, a first date or even just a night out. Choose from an array of looks: You.. Only Better, enhances your natural features or Total Polish, a glamorous makeover to make you camera ready. Walk-ins are accepted or you can easily book online.
NARS Madison Ave| 971 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10021 (76th St)
(212) 388-1717
NARS Cosmetics announced the opening of its second New York flagship boutique. The 700-square-foot space will feature makeup artists personally trained by Fran̤ois Nars and unique 413 BLKR products Рnamed for the first NARS boutique. The location opens officially on May 16th.
Sephora| Queens Center Mall, 90-15 Queens Blvd. Space #2073 Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-3969
It's always an exciting day when a new Sephora location is announced. The boutique at Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst is a virtual paradise with over 13,000 products from more than 200 brands! Sephora, for me, is an endless candy store. With brands like Guerlain, Marc Jacons, FORMULA X, Hourglass, and Josie Maran, it's hard not to get hooked.
The
dynamic Elizabeth and James designer duo, Ashley
and Mary-Kate Olsen, are introducing two distinctive fragrances for her.
Ashley
Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen’s Dualstar Entertainment Group entered into an
exclusive fragrance license agreement with Kendo, a strategic brand development
and partnership division of SEPHORA. Celebrating both intimacy and
individuality, the twins’ creative direction helped developed two unique scents
that reflect the two: Elizabeth and JamesNirvana WHITE and Elizabeth
and James Nirvana BLACK. Containing alluring floral musks with notes of
peony, the WHITE is perfect and light enough for the day. The sensual, woody
scent with notes of violet, sandalwood and vanilla in the BLACK are enticing
enough for the night.
“Everyone
wants to experience their nirvana,” stated Mary-Kate Olsen. “Ashley and I
understand everyone’s nirvana is different so we’re asking our Elizabeth and
James girl, “What is your nirvana?”
“Our
nirvana is reflected in the juice, bottle, packaging and campaign imagery for Elizabeth
and James Nirvana and we’re excited to share it with the SEPHORA client,”
said Ashley Olsen.
The
architectural lines, rich gold accents and distinctive texture of the bottles,
designed by Ashley and Mary-Kate, are stylistically inspired by vintage jewelry
and mirror the design elements seen throughout the Elizabeth and James
brand.
“We’re
excited to partner with Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen to create Elizabeth
and James Nirvana WHITE andElizabeth and JamesNirvana BLACK, and
bring their unique fashion point of view to life through fragrance,” said
Michael McGeever, SEPHORA SVP and GM, Kendo. “The Elizabeth and James
brand captures timeless chic with a modern edge, a concept that resonates
extremely well with our clients and establishes the foundation for a strong
beauty brand.”
Elizabeth and James
Nirvana fragrances will each be available in three different sizes- 30 ml
($55), 50 ml ($75) and a rollerball ($22). The fragrances will launch
exclusively at all SEPHORA stores and Sephora.com January 2014.
Attention Beauty Lovers: Sephora is opening its first store in Brooklyn today, November 1st. It's a huge step for the company and great news for Brooklyn locals as their favorite beauty shop is now a bit closer than before. The new 8,039 square foot, free-standing Sephora store in Brooklyn will offer over 13,000 products from more than 200 brands. To kick out the grand opening, Sephora will award the first 100 clients a Sephora gift card with mystery values worth up to $1000! Stop by on Friday, November 1st at 8 AM and Saturday, November 2nd at 9 AM.
So what else can you look forward to at Sephora Brooklyn?
Must-Have of the Moment – Experience Marc Jacobs Beauty, an assortment of 16 innovative complexion and color cosmetics and four chic and luxurious makeup brushes, available exclusively at Sephora. Marc’s rule-breaking creativity is at the heart of his makeup vision, and inspires you to push the boundaries and create your own style. From state-of-the-art complexion products that offer tomorrow’s technology today, like Remedy Concealer Pen, to Lash Lifter Gel Volume Mascara, which comes in an extraordinary shade, Blacquer, invented for the blackest, shiniest black, each of the 120 products encourages you to indulge in the impeccably exquisite textures, take liberties with his provocative shades and play with his daring designs.
Transform your look in minutes. Come toSEPHORA Brooklynfor a complimentary Express Service at the SEPHORA Beauty Studio, the place for one-on-one beauty sessions with our experts. Services offered include: Blush & Bronze, Flawless Foundation + COLOR IQ, Treat & Conceal, Beautiful Skin, Smoky Eye, Faux Lashes, Perfect Lips, Everyday Eye and Essential Eyeliner. With a Custom Makeover, get the look you want, for every day or a special event, custom-created in a private 60-minute makeup session with an expert artist. Plus, get tips and techniques to recreate it on your own. Minimum $50 purchase required.
Get privileged! Get rewarded! Get personal! Join Beauty Insidertoday to get behind the beauty velvet rope access to Insider-only products, exclusive samples, birthday gifts and an all-access pass to personalized beauty. Already a member? Update your SEPHORA status and become part of the premium rewards program, Very Important Beauty Insider (VIB). Not only will you receive all the fabulous BI perks, VIB status will also grant you additional benefits, from large in-store and online discounts to free VIB-only beauty bonuses and an invite to a private Holiday Shopping Party. The VIB ROUGE level, the premium new membership level for the most fervent product junkies, offers unparalleled insider access to one-of-a-kind experiences and rewards like limited-list events with brand founders and celebrities, advance access to new products, free shipping on Sephora.com, unlimited complimentary services at the SEPHORA Beauty Studio, access to once in a lifetime rewards, and your own beauty concierge hotline.
It’s a birthday celebration for you and SEPHORA Brooklyn! It may be SEPHORA’s birthday in Brooklyn, but the celebration doesn't stop at the store opening. As a Beauty Insider or VIB, you’re also eligible to receive a special gift – Benefit Real Birthday Turn-Ons! Check your e-mail, mail or simply come back to SEPHORA Brooklyn or any other SEPHORA location, within a few weeks of your birthday to pick up the special gift SEPHORA has waiting for you!
Sephora Beauty Insiders can also receive an exclusive Sephora Brooklyn tote bag, with any $50 or more purchase. They'll be a Sephora photo booth & Morris Kitchen will be servicing Brooklyn treats.
