Ellis Faas- New At Bergdorf Goodman

Ellis Faas work as a makeup artist has graced the cover of top magazines and created the look and feel of many fashion and perfume ads (from Moschino to the Kate Winslet ads for Lancome). Her contract with L'Oreal has ended in 2007, paving the way to her own high-end niche makeup line which is coming to Bergdorf Goodmen (and Liberty London next month).

Ellis Faas makeup revolves around the concept of using colors that exist in the human body and are part of our natural look- the colors of skin, blood and freckles. Sounds interesting and at least the stock photos look gorgeous. The star of the collection is Ellis Red- a true red that comes in three different finishes- glazed, creamy and milky and promises not to be too orange or too blue. This is something I want to see and try.

I'm planning to be at Bergdorf some time next week. Looks like there's a new counter to visit. I promise a full report.

Image: ellisfaas.com, info: WWD

Ellis Faas- New At Bergdorf Goodman

Ellis Faas work as a makeup artist has graced the cover of top magazines and created the look and feel of many fashion and perfume ads (from Moschino to the Kate Winslet ads for Lancome). Her contract with L'Oreal has ended in 2007, paving the way to her own high-end niche makeup line which is coming to Bergdorf Goodmen (and Liberty London next month).

Ellis Faas makeup revolves around the concept of using colors that exist in the human body and are part of our natural look- the colors of skin, blood and freckles. Sounds interesting and at least the stock photos look gorgeous. The star of the collection is Ellis Red- a true red that comes in three different finishes- glazed, creamy and milky and promises not to be too orange or too blue. This is something I want to see and try.

I'm planning to be at Bergdorf some time next week. Looks like there's a new counter to visit. I promise a full report.

Image: ellisfaas.com, info: WWD

Ellis Faas- New At Bergdorf Goodman

Ellis Faas work as a makeup artist has graced the cover of top magazines and created the look and feel of many fashion and perfume ads (from Moschino to the Kate Winslet ads for Lancome). Her contract with L'Oreal has ended in 2007, paving the way to her own high-end niche makeup line which is coming to Bergdorf Goodmen (and Liberty London next month).

Ellis Faas makeup revolves around the concept of using colors that exist in the human body and are part of our natural look- the colors of skin, blood and freckles. Sounds interesting and at least the stock photos look gorgeous. The star of the collection is Ellis Red- a true red that comes in three different finishes- glazed, creamy and milky and promises not to be too orange or too blue. This is something I want to see and try.

I'm planning to be at Bergdorf some time next week. Looks like there's a new counter to visit. I promise a full report.

Image: ellisfaas.com, info: WWD

Best Of...- Perennial Favorites

Before starting the "Best Of 2009" post (stay tuned- it's coming later today) I thought it would be interesting to go back and examine my lists from previous years and see which products have become staples in my beauty and fragrance routine. A quick look at last year's favorites shows that nothing has changed. I love and use everything mentioned, and I definitely think that Onda by Vero Kern is one of the best perfumes on the market. It's more interesting to see the older posts. I've skipped products that were discontinued since I wrote about them, so here is what I still consider as "Best Of":

From 2006:

Lancome Secret de Vie cream- I've been going through jars upon jars of this stuff. My skin still loves it.
Urban Decay Primer Potion- While there are a lot more eye shadow primers on the market today, I still buy this one. The packaging is annoying, but it's all about performance. My eye makeup hasn't crumbled, melted or faded in years.
Lorac palettes- Back then it was the Snake Charmer palette. I still use it and have since added a couple more.
Niche perfumes- If you're a regular reader you know where I stand on this.
Tom Ford Black Orchid EDP- I still consider Black Orchid as one of the best mainstream/luxury perfume releases of the decade. I wear it, buy it as a gift and enjoy every minute of this weird black truffle-gardenia-chocolate scent.
Benefit Dallas- A summer staple. I got my mom and sister hooked on it, too.
Skin MD Shielding Lotion- I've gone through bottle of this skin saver. They sell it at my local CVS, which makes things easier than when it was only available online.

From 2007:

Zoya nail polish- Love, and not just because they named a shimmery golden white polish after me. The quality is unbeatable, and no matter how many limited edition special polish bottles I buy elsewhere, I always come back to Zoya.
Chanel hand cream- Can't live without it.
Chanel nail polish- limited edition colors. Back then it was the gorgeous Tulip Noir and I'm still a sucker for them. Jade, anyone?
Bobbi Brown metallic eye shadows- Bobbi Brown managed to make them wearable and office-friendly.
Chanel lipstick- The addiction continues. Between the limited edition colors and the regular collection, Chanel is, to me, the standard for quality.
Bobbi Brown eyeliner gel- They stay on forever and the new colors Forest Shimmer Ink and Caviar Ink are gorgeous.
Tauer Perfumes- Every new release makes me giddy. Spoiler alert: Un Rose Chypree is going to make an appearance in my next post.
The Perfumed Court and The Posh Peasant online stores offer a unique service of samples and decants. It's the only way to test many rare, vintage, discontinued and limited edition perfumes
Boots No. 7 at Target- Still far better than most drugstore brands.
Biotherm Homme Ultra Confort- My husband's favorite skin care product. I make sure he never runs out.
Gris Clair, Vetiver Oriental and the rest of the Serge Lutens line- While my husband is currently in his Tom Ford period, Uncle Serge's creations are still loved here very much. With the exception of cumin-infested Serge Noire, he really can't do wrong.

Photo of a 1919 beachside Beauty Pageant from drx.typepad.com

Best Of...- Perennial Favorites

Before starting the "Best Of 2009" post (stay tuned- it's coming later today) I thought it would be interesting to go back and examine my lists from previous years and see which products have become staples in my beauty and fragrance routine. A quick look at last year's favorites shows that nothing has changed. I love and use everything mentioned, and I definitely think that Onda by Vero Kern is one of the best perfumes on the market. It's more interesting to see the older posts. I've skipped products that were discontinued since I wrote about them, so here is what I still consider as "Best Of":

From 2006:

Lancome Secret de Vie cream- I've been going through jars upon jars of this stuff. My skin still loves it.
Urban Decay Primer Potion- While there are a lot more eye shadow primers on the market today, I still buy this one. The packaging is annoying, but it's all about performance. My eye makeup hasn't crumbled, melted or faded in years.
Lorac palettes- Back then it was the Snake Charmer palette. I still use it and have since added a couple more.
Niche perfumes- If you're a regular reader you know where I stand on this.
Tom Ford Black Orchid EDP- I still consider Black Orchid as one of the best mainstream/luxury perfume releases of the decade. I wear it, buy it as a gift and enjoy every minute of this weird black truffle-gardenia-chocolate scent.
Benefit Dallas- A summer staple. I got my mom and sister hooked on it, too.
Skin MD Shielding Lotion- I've gone through bottle of this skin saver. They sell it at my local CVS, which makes things easier than when it was only available online.

From 2007:

Zoya nail polish- Love, and not just because they named a shimmery golden white polish after me. The quality is unbeatable, and no matter how many limited edition special polish bottles I buy elsewhere, I always come back to Zoya.
Chanel hand cream- Can't live without it.
Chanel nail polish- limited edition colors. Back then it was the gorgeous Tulip Noir and I'm still a sucker for them. Jade, anyone?
Bobbi Brown metallic eye shadows- Bobbi Brown managed to make them wearable and office-friendly.
Chanel lipstick- The addiction continues. Between the limited edition colors and the regular collection, Chanel is, to me, the standard for quality.
Bobbi Brown eyeliner gel- They stay on forever and the new colors Forest Shimmer Ink and Caviar Ink are gorgeous.
Tauer Perfumes- Every new release makes me giddy. Spoiler alert: Un Rose Chypree is going to make an appearance in my next post.
The Perfumed Court and The Posh Peasant online stores offer a unique service of samples and decants. It's the only way to test many rare, vintage, discontinued and limited edition perfumes
Boots No. 7 at Target- Still far better than most drugstore brands.
Biotherm Homme Ultra Confort- My husband's favorite skin care product. I make sure he never runs out.
Gris Clair, Vetiver Oriental and the rest of the Serge Lutens line- While my husband is currently in his Tom Ford period, Uncle Serge's creations are still loved here very much. With the exception of cumin-infested Serge Noire, he really can't do wrong.

Photo of a 1919 beachside Beauty Pageant from drx.typepad.com

Best Of...- Perennial Favorites

Before starting the "Best Of 2009" post (stay tuned- it's coming later today) I thought it would be interesting to go back and examine my lists from previous years and see which products have become staples in my beauty and fragrance routine. A quick look at last year's favorites shows that nothing has changed. I love and use everything mentioned, and I definitely think that Onda by Vero Kern is one of the best perfumes on the market. It's more interesting to see the older posts. I've skipped products that were discontinued since I wrote about them, so here is what I still consider as "Best Of":

From 2006:

Lancome Secret de Vie cream- I've been going through jars upon jars of this stuff. My skin still loves it.
Urban Decay Primer Potion- While there are a lot more eye shadow primers on the market today, I still buy this one. The packaging is annoying, but it's all about performance. My eye makeup hasn't crumbled, melted or faded in years.
Lorac palettes- Back then it was the Snake Charmer palette. I still use it and have since added a couple more.
Niche perfumes- If you're a regular reader you know where I stand on this.
Tom Ford Black Orchid EDP- I still consider Black Orchid as one of the best mainstream/luxury perfume releases of the decade. I wear it, buy it as a gift and enjoy every minute of this weird black truffle-gardenia-chocolate scent.
Benefit Dallas- A summer staple. I got my mom and sister hooked on it, too.
Skin MD Shielding Lotion- I've gone through bottle of this skin saver. They sell it at my local CVS, which makes things easier than when it was only available online.

From 2007:

Zoya nail polish- Love, and not just because they named a shimmery golden white polish after me. The quality is unbeatable, and no matter how many limited edition special polish bottles I buy elsewhere, I always come back to Zoya.
Chanel hand cream- Can't live without it.
Chanel nail polish- limited edition colors. Back then it was the gorgeous Tulip Noir and I'm still a sucker for them. Jade, anyone?
Bobbi Brown metallic eye shadows- Bobbi Brown managed to make them wearable and office-friendly.
Chanel lipstick- The addiction continues. Between the limited edition colors and the regular collection, Chanel is, to me, the standard for quality.
Bobbi Brown eyeliner gel- They stay on forever and the new colors Forest Shimmer Ink and Caviar Ink are gorgeous.
Tauer Perfumes- Every new release makes me giddy. Spoiler alert: Un Rose Chypree is going to make an appearance in my next post.
The Perfumed Court and The Posh Peasant online stores offer a unique service of samples and decants. It's the only way to test many rare, vintage, discontinued and limited edition perfumes
Boots No. 7 at Target- Still far better than most drugstore brands.
Biotherm Homme Ultra Confort- My husband's favorite skin care product. I make sure he never runs out.
Gris Clair, Vetiver Oriental and the rest of the Serge Lutens line- While my husband is currently in his Tom Ford period, Uncle Serge's creations are still loved here very much. With the exception of cumin-infested Serge Noire, he really can't do wrong.

Photo of a 1919 beachside Beauty Pageant from drx.typepad.com

Tomorrow We'll talk About This:

Donna Karan Chaos- the reissue

Tomorrow We'll talk About This:

Donna Karan Chaos- the reissue

Tomorrow We'll talk About This:

Donna Karan Chaos- the reissue

Oscar Preview?

While I'm not impressed with Salma Hayek's matronly velvet dress, I love her makeup here. The sexy red lips, the delicate and balanced eyes and her always perfect skin. I hope to see more of this kind of glamor Sunday on the red carpet.

I plan to blog live as soon as the celebrities start to arrive.

Oscar Preview?

While I'm not impressed with Salma Hayek's matronly velvet dress, I love her makeup here. The sexy red lips, the delicate and balanced eyes and her always perfect skin. I hope to see more of this kind of glamor Sunday on the red carpet.

I plan to blog live as soon as the celebrities start to arrive.

Oscar Preview?

While I'm not impressed with Salma Hayek's matronly velvet dress, I love her makeup here. The sexy red lips, the delicate and balanced eyes and her always perfect skin. I hope to see more of this kind of glamor Sunday on the red carpet.

I plan to blog live as soon as the celebrities start to arrive.

Beautiful

After last week's ugliness (not to mention those Gary Coleman pictures) we all can use some pretty things, which will be the theme for my posts in the upcoming days: bottles, scents, a book, nail polish and makeup.

Beautiful

After last week's ugliness (not to mention those Gary Coleman pictures) we all can use some pretty things, which will be the theme for my posts in the upcoming days: bottles, scents, a book, nail polish and makeup.

Beautiful

After last week's ugliness (not to mention those Gary Coleman pictures) we all can use some pretty things, which will be the theme for my posts in the upcoming days: bottles, scents, a book, nail polish and makeup.

Makeover

You're at the right place. I promise.

It was time, after almost a year of blogging, to personalize this space. I couldn't have done it without the help of The Blond, who is quick with code and way more patient than I can ever be with things that refuse to look right. I'm happy with the result, but now I'm behind on emails and comments. I'll catch up by tomorrow.

Coming in the next few days: A few more spring-appropriate nail colors, a full review of laboratoire remède super c serum, another Lorac eye shadow, Smashbox Softlights, Sephora Brushes, Bliss Foot Patrol and (of course) several fragrance reviews, though the one I planned for tomorrow, the cheerful Quel Amour! from Annick Goutal is not right for the weather. I also have something to say about Prince William's split from his girlfriend.

I'm writing this in the middle of the storm. It's raining buckets and some of the streets here in town are already flooded. Building an ark seems like a reasonable thing to do. Mine would be filled with cats, perfume bottles and include wireless internet. A girl has got to survive.

Makeover

You're at the right place. I promise.

It was time, after almost a year of blogging, to personalize this space. I couldn't have done it without the help of The Blond, who is quick with code and way more patient than I can ever be with things that refuse to look right. I'm happy with the result, but now I'm behind on emails and comments. I'll catch up by tomorrow.

Coming in the next few days: A few more spring-appropriate nail colors, a full review of laboratoire remède super c serum, another Lorac eye shadow, Smashbox Softlights, Sephora Brushes, Bliss Foot Patrol and (of course) several fragrance reviews, though the one I planned for tomorrow, the cheerful Quel Amour! from Annick Goutal is not right for the weather. I also have something to say about Prince William's split from his girlfriend.

I'm writing this in the middle of the storm. It's raining buckets and some of the streets here in town are already flooded. Building an ark seems like a reasonable thing to do. Mine would be filled with cats, perfume bottles and include wireless internet. A girl has got to survive.

Makeover

You're at the right place. I promise.

It was time, after almost a year of blogging, to personalize this space. I couldn't have done it without the help of The Blond, who is quick with code and way more patient than I can ever be with things that refuse to look right. I'm happy with the result, but now I'm behind on emails and comments. I'll catch up by tomorrow.

Coming in the next few days: A few more spring-appropriate nail colors, a full review of laboratoire remède super c serum, another Lorac eye shadow, Smashbox Softlights, Sephora Brushes, Bliss Foot Patrol and (of course) several fragrance reviews, though the one I planned for tomorrow, the cheerful Quel Amour! from Annick Goutal is not right for the weather. I also have something to say about Prince William's split from his girlfriend.

I'm writing this in the middle of the storm. It's raining buckets and some of the streets here in town are already flooded. Building an ark seems like a reasonable thing to do. Mine would be filled with cats, perfume bottles and include wireless internet. A girl has got to survive.

Coming Soon

My list of favorite products for 2006 (both new and new to me) will be up on Friday. Stay tuned.

Coming Soon

My list of favorite products for 2006 (both new and new to me) will be up on Friday. Stay tuned.