Archive for July, 2008
Rise & Shine With Chanel Robertson Exclusive – L.A. Sunrise
For any beauty fanatic, there’s nothing better than coming home after a long day at work to find a little box (L.B.) of beauty goodness on your doorstep. Whether it be a swap package or a purchase it always feels like my birthday when something new arrives. Well today’s L.B. was a doozie. After stalking the Chanel website like a crack fiend for the past month (I know they said July but you never know), the Robertson Collection FINALLY went on sale last Thursday. In fact, I was running late to see a movie as I scrambled to place my order. But now L.A. Sunrise is mine, ALL MINE!
Holy yellow hotness, Chanel! You have seriously made my day. I’ve been on the search for the perfect lemon nail polish and L.A. Sunrise is it. Not too mustard, too light or too gold. Just pure lemon pudding with a whisper of silver shimmer. Perfection!
I just wish that fabulosity (yes, I’ve watched Kimora’s reality show) translated to the formula. I’ve been pretty pleased with the application of Chanel polishes in the past and I don’t know if it’s just the nature of yellow polish but I can’t get one, NOT ONE, to apply well. Every yellow I own is thicker and more streaky than its collection counterparts and they all require three coats. For $25 a bottle, I expect more.
Unfortunately, I don’t own a yellow with the same softness and opacity but if you find one shout it out in the comments! Until a twin is found, I direct you to the Chanel.com website where L.A. Sunrise is still available along with the rest of the Robertson Collection.
Get The All Lacquered Up Trio From Zoya
Anyone in the mood to shop? Already have a Zoya order plotted but haven’t pulled the trigger? Well have I got something special for you. I teamed up with Zoya to create the perfect summer trio just for my readers and they’re FREE with any order.
The All Lacquered Up Trio includes Tart, Fergie and Lianne (click the links for my swatch pics).
Orange is so hot right now and I can’t get over the glimmer in Lianne. It’s a must have! Now you know I’m a girl that loves my blues so the royal stunner, Tart, was a no brainer. It will look amazing on your toes as you dip them in the pool. And hello, my pink lovers. I can’t forget you. No collection is complete without a bright pink creme like Fergie.
So here’s what you do… Go to the All Lacquered Up Trio page, make your selections and enter the promotion code UP3 at checkout. Orders over $55 receive free shipping. This promotion runs from now until July 18th so get shopping and enjoy the trio!
AND…. if you want another option, check out my buddy Jamie’s Zoya Trio on her site, The Beauty Of Life. She chose Indigo (a fav of mine), Nikki and Tobi. Code: BEAUTY3
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China Glaze Immaterial Gurl
You know that we are living in a material world
And I am a material girl
A material, a material, a material, a material world
Material Girl lyrics by Peter Brown & Robert Rans
Even though Madonna’s song was about materialism and not fabric, it’s hard for me not to look at the imMaterial Gurl collection from China Glaze without hearing those lyrics in my head. I can’t sing to save my life but in the comfort of my polish room, I was belting it out like a champ while testing these shades.
A collection of six textile themed cremes, the imMaterial Gurl nail polishes are a girly change of pace compared to their bolder Spring/Summer offerings, Ink and Ecollection. With a diverse range of hues to flatter most skin tones, rich pigmentation and a high gloss shine, these are not what I’d call “must have” colors but they’re definitely good staple shades to round out your collection.
For the most part the formula was spot on. Two coats for perfect, even coverage. The only notable exceptions are Second-hand Silk and Heirloom Organza. The consistency was a bit thicker and not as flowy so, I had to use three coats. All shades are shown without a top coat, just their natural glossiness.
The imMaterial Colleciton is available now and can be purchased online from 8ty8Beauty.com and Head2ToeBeauty.com. China Glaze is also carried in ULTA and Sally Beauty Supply stores but call for seasonal collection availability.