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Review & Swatches: Gucci Flora By Gucci Garden Gracious Tuberose Perfume

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Allura

Gucci Flora By Gucci Garden Gracious Tuberose Perfume

Availability: Sephora, Macys
Price: $70.00

Company’s Description

This romantic fragrance embraces all aspects of the Tuberose’s loveliness: fresh green shoots, dew-sprinkled petals, and lingering sillage. The distinctively elegant flower is enhanced by violet leaves and peach softens into the plant’s silken blossom. A base of white cedarwood and cistus enhances the impression of refined charm. The effect is a most gracious aura. The woman who wears this fragrance boasts a natural poise as she dances through life with a ballerina’s elegance. Her presence is a joy for all.

The Flora Garden Collection is a bouquet of scents inspired by the House’s renowned Flora pattern. Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini explains: “With Flora by Gucci, I wanted to express the loveliness of the Flora woman: charming, romantic, and optimistic.”

Gucci’s Flora by Gucci Garden collection includes three (3) floral scents. This review is for the scent Gracious Tuberose.

Notes: Violet Leaves, Peach, Tuberose, Orange Flower, Rose, Cistus (Rock Rose), White Cedarwood.
Style: Charming. Romantic. Optimistic.

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Posted in Brands, Fragrance Brands, Gucci, Reviews | Tagged eau de parfum, Flora by Gucci, fragrance, Garden Tuberose, Gucci, perfume, review, Tuberose | Leave a comment

Philosophy Holiday 2012 Collection

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Allura

Limited-edition
Release Date: October 2012
Availability: Sephora, Nordstrom, philosophy

Company’s Description

Philosophy’s 2012 holiday collection was inspired by classic celebrations, featuring nostalgic imagery, retro patterns and a vintage feel. classic celebrations are the perfect blend of togetherness and traditions. it’s a time to gather with loved ones, exchange joyful wishes, share quality time, and celebrate life and the holidays.

Our collection celebrates the season in true philosophy fashion with classic holiday scents, philosophy vault and fan favorites, signature fragrances and glorious skin care to bring you a classic holiday experience.

Take a look at philosophy’s upcoming Holiday 2012 collection, which includes tons of gift-worthy holiday sets!

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Posted in Brands, Collections, philosophy, Previews | Tagged 2012, Christmas, Collection, first look, gift, gift sets, holiday, launch, philosophy, preview, sneak peek, Winter | Leave a comment

Swatches: MAC Eye Shadow in “Patina”

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Allura

MAC Eye Shadow in Patina

Availability: MAC Stores & Online
Price: $12.00 (Pan Only) / $15.00

Below are pictures of MAC’s Patina eye shadow, which the company describes as a taupe brown with golden pearl. This is a Frost formula shadow and is a permanent color in MAC’s line.

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Posted in Brands, MAC, Swatches | Tagged applied, eye shadow, eyeshadow, MAC, Patina, swatch, swatches | 5 Comments

Review & Swatches: It Cosmetics No-Tug Anti-Aging Waterproof Silk Eyeliners

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Allura

It Cosmetics No-Tug Anti-Aging Waterproof Silk Eyeliners

Availability: QVC
Price: $24.00 for each duo

Company’s Description

No-Tug Silk Antiaging Eyeliners glide on saturated, rich color without tugging on your delicate eyelids.

It Cosmetics’ No-Tug Anti-Aging Waterproof Silk Eyeliners come in four (4) different shades, sold in two (2) duos: Black/Brown and Golden Bronze/Plum. They are said to give rich color without tugging on the lids.

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Posted in *PR, B, Brands, Grades, it Cosmetics, Reviews, Swatches | Tagged B, black, brown, eye liner, eyeliner, Golden Bronze, it Cosmetics, No-Tug Anti-Aging Waterproof Silk Eyeliners, pencil, Plum | 1 Comment

Review & Swatches: Pixi Lumi Lux Radiance Powder

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Allura

Pixi Lumi Lux Radiance Powder

Availability: Target, Dermstore, Pixi Beauty
Price: $26.00

Company’s Description

Inspired by a Swedish summer’s clear crisp light, this all-over powder is the perfect pick-me-up for your face. With peachy gold, rose, pinky peach, and nude powders, the palette gives a youthful & skin-brightening glow. An instantly angelic sheen in a quick swirl of a brush!

Pixi Beauty’s Lumi Lux Radiance Powder in the shade Peach Petal is a powder luminizer with peachy gold, rose, pinky-peach, and nude tones.

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Tarte Holiday 2012 Collection

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Allura

Limited-edition
Release Date: Currently Available
Availability: ULTA, Sephora

Tarte’s Holiday 2012 items have arrived! Take a look at the product images and descriptions, below!

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Posted in Brands, Collections, Previews, Tarte | Tagged 2012, Christmas, Collection, first look, gift, gift sets, holiday, launch, preview, sneak peek, Tarte, Winter | 2 Comments

Review & Swatches: It Cosmetics Vitality Cheek Flush in “Radiant in Rose”

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Allura

It Cosmetics Vitality Cheek Flush in Radiant in Rose

Availability: QVC
Price: $24.00

Company’s Description

Powder blush, cheek stain, antioxidant defense, and hydrating skin conditioner all in one! The cutting-edge micro-milled, long-wear powder stain never clings to fine lines and wrinkles. Gives you that glow of a stain in a powder!

It Cosmetics’ Vitality Cheek Flush powder blushes are marketed as cheek stains that will hydrate the skin. The blush comes in three (3) shades. This review is for the shade Radiant in Rose–a shimmery pinkish red shade.