Musings of a Muse

Here’s an unexpected must have for Summer, the new NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in Moscow.

I thought for sure the matte finish would be too heavy for Summer and that the loud shade would be unwearable.

Proven wrong!

You NEED it.

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L’Oreal has two new shades of Colour Rich Lipstick released with their new Summer 2012 Collection, It’s Gold or Nothing. I don’t typically obsess over drugstore lipsticks but I loved these shades so much they positively begged me to post on them.

Take a look!

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The Sephora + Pantone Universe Color of the Year Collection continues to impress. I’m kinda surprised it didn’t sell out. It’s made the rounds on the blogsphere and has a ton of raves so count me shocked they didn’t sell out of at least one or two pieces.

Maybe everyone isn’t digging all the tangerine as much as I am.

One thing I can’t pull off? Sephora + Pantone Universe Color of the Year Creme Lipstick in Tangerine Tango Cream.

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The L’Occitane Pivoine Delicate Makeup Collection has launched online. Joy!

I’m quite excited about this collection. I generally like the L’Occitane makeup pieces I own and I really look forward to the new seasonal releases. It’s such an affordable little collection that’s girlish and quite lovely.

Today I’ll be reviewing one of three new shades of L’Occitane Pivoine Delicate Lipstick that have launched.

Take a look!

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Philosophy Divine Classically Coordinated Beauty Kits recently launched at QVC. These five piece sets are available in two shade selections and contain four full size Philosophy Divine makeup pieces as well as a makeup bag for $50.

Purchased separately the makeup would set you back over $70 so this a really nice way to experience the Philosophy Divine Makeup Collection. Plus add to the fact the products create a coordinated look which takes the guess work out of what colors work well together and you have yourself a practical and fabulous little purchase.

Take a peek!

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The CK One Makeup Collection has launched and with it 11 shades of Pure Color Lipstick.

The might have jumped the shark with the details on this one. Promises of luminous color without drying lips out, shine, a lightweight, creamy hydrating finish and more are just some of the description details. But I found almost every single one of the details was a big nay.

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You have to wonder how does one go about creating the perfect shade of Coral Lip Colour?

Clinique Long Last Lipstick in Runway Coral promises to be YOUR perfect shade of coral.

Is it?

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Dior Addict Lipstick has improved with age. I recall my first Addict Lipstick purchase when it originally launched, I remember being disappointed because I wanted something slicker, shinier….last year Dior reformulated Addict Lipstick and the improvements are very noticeable. They took something that was good and made it great.

The Dior Summer 2012 Collection will be launching shortly and with it three limited edition shades of Addict Lipstick. Two of these shades embrace the orange, peachy trend you’ll be seeing for the season. The shade as we discussed a million times already, does prove difficult to wear, but both Palace and Jet Set, the new Addict Lipstick shades, prove easy to wear and allow you to enjoy the trend without having to contend with how you can wear a loud, vibrant shade of orange on your lips.

Take a peek!

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Sephora has introduced a range of True Cream Lip Colors in tangerine inspired shades to go along with their big Pantone trend at the moment.

I picked these up because they were madly inexpensive at $12 and I was curious if they’d suit me.

Take a look!

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The Estee Lauder Mad Men Collection has officially launched on counter and online at www.esteelauder.com! Curious minds, have you indulged in the compact and lippie?

I was wishing for a set that included both pieces in a fancy vintage box, wouldn’t that be lovely?

Take a look!

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Anyone try the new Dior Addict Extreme Lipstick? These promise a long wear time with bold, beautiful color and boy, do they deliver.

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Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural brings vibrant lip color to your finger tips (or your lips in this case) in a lightweight, moisturizing formula for Spring/Summer 2012.

There’s just something about balm-y style lipsticks this year that are keeping my interest, thanks Revlon!

The new Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural has a soft, shiny finish that keeps lips hydrated but no worries you won’t have to forsake pigment for this beautiful formula.

Have a look!

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As you already know Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick has a limited edition collection of five shades of lipstick that the brand collaborated with Kate Moss on.

These come in a slick black tube with Kate’s named splashed across the packaging.

Let’s take a peek!

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Philosophy why o why o has it taken me this long to try out your Divine Luxurious Lip Color.

It’s just that, divine!

I think angel’s sung when I applied it. Either that or I stepped on the cat’s tail.

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Be honest with me…are you one of the select few who can actually work the mod lip look? You lucky b*tch.

Nude lips, mod lips, it’s all the same for me which would be the living dead girl finish. Not pretties.

I can however work the love bitten look of Napoleon Perdis’ new Limited Edition shade of Divine Godness Lipstick in Artemis.

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