Musings of a Muse

Man, don’t shoot me, I’m so late on my MAC Pret a Papier Review. I’m kinda sad I’m so late getting this up because it had some SUPER must haves in my opinion but no worries much of it is still available online and on counters. Phew!

Let’s discuss?

What did you haul?

Pret a Papier, going by the promo images, was so incredibly snoring boring at first glance. I wasn’t even going to bother myself with the collection at all to be honest. But after seeing a few swatches I felt compelled to see what was up.

Thank GOD I did because I’d have missed out on some of better warmer shades of color that MAC has released in a long time.

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Bare Study was the MAC Paint Pot that changed the game on me. I was never a big lover of the Paint Pots when they came out but Bare Study changed all of that for me. It’s a boring beige nude that is a must have in my opinion since it brightens my eye area up, gives me a natural look, or works beautifully to adhere pigment to my eye.

I’m cheatin’ on Bare Study this week with Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow in Shore.

You NEED this!

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Hey chicks!

N.Y.C. New York Color Summer Collection 2010 should be hitting your drugstores shortly. Let me tell you, they have a killer new gloss (tell ya about it soon), that you so NEED to get.

The collection also includes new Color Blushable Creme Sticks.

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Hi chicks!

Who checked out Bobbi’s Beach Club? Bueller? Bueller? Anyone?

Someone was saying in the comments today that Bobbi Brown takes completely boring shades of color and just makes them so want-able. Is that even a word? Never you mind, fact is it’s very true.

Bobbi sticks to really neutral, natural shades of color but she still manages to sneak so much fun into them.

Jump ahead for a little peep at the new Bobbi Brown Beach Shimmer Brick!

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What up peeps?

Oh my god, holy sunny days! Finally we got a little Summer in New York! Tis 90 degrees outside, loves it! Now that the heat wave is settling in I’ll have to start dragging out all my best techniques for natural, flawless, light wear foundation.

My first pick?

Bobbi Brown Natural Finish Long Lasting Foundation.

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Several weeks ago I got JK Jemma Kidd Show Stopper Water Resistant Bronzer but it’s been so cold and rainy that I didn’t even want to THINK about Summer, bronzers, etc…..

Finally the weather is starting to break and we are experiencing a little bit of sun so bronzers are the order of business today.

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I have a slight obsession with Japanese lip glosses, just a little tiny one mind you, nothing major. I’m totally lying but let’s act like I’m not.

Jump ahead for the deets on a rather sweet little gloss from Japan!

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Gather round creamier skin types or those of you who seek lighter coverage. Today I bring to you Pop Beauty No Show & Correct! Fitting name really as it doesn’t show up but it manages to correct….how?

You’ll find out!

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Ahhh NARS….

Quite reminds me of MAC at times as it excels in some areas of makeup and fails miserably in others. That happens sometimes. Personally I think NARS excels at color cosmetics but isn’t so fabulous in the base department or other areas for that matter. Mascara, foundation, primer, concealer…basically I feel like I can skip all this when it comes to NARS however I must have anything and everything they release in regards to color including shadows, blushes, lippies, etc….

Question is, did NARS Skin Smoothing Face Prep perhaps move past all my prejudices about their base products and win my heart?

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‘ello loves!

I’m pretty much dropping the ball the last month or so. Apologies but I am very backed up on e-mails, comments, and a whole bunch of other stuff.

Sorry ’bout that.

I hope everyone is doing well. I feel like I haven’t talked to you in ages since I am so rushed but hopefully life will slow down a little bit the next few days and things will start getting back to the normal flow.

Any new makeup lemmings lately?

God, I so want that new Too Faced Eye Palette, yes please.

Speaking of being behind, I’m really late in telling you all about the new Bobbi Brown Treatment Lip Shine SPF. Oh how I love thee.

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Mmmm today a little Summer lovin’ for your lips! If you like sheer, natural lips in the warmer weather the new Jouer Cosmetics Lip Sheers should appeal.

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OMG Squee inner teenager girl clawing inside me to break out, but will keep her locked up until June 30th! Go Team Taylor! Damn, that boy is all kinds of hot and makes RPattz look like soggy bread and milk.

Speakin’ of Twilight….

DuWop Twilight Venom Blush has released…

and I likey too.

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Hey chicks!

I’m a chronic plucker. God, feels so good to admit that. I tend to over pluck my brows, I’m guilty as charged. Oh well at least I have a cute little tweezer to do it now.

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Hey chicklets!

Almost the end of the week now, hyped? Thank GAWD! Phew, been a crazy kinda week. If you’re yearning for Bourjois Paris Healthy Mix Foundation (wasn’t my fav product) it’s available at Ulta now. That was pretty fast! Normally Bourjois US sure takes a while to arrive, happy days for those who had a lemming.

Speaking of Bourjois Paris I whipped out 1001 Lashes Mascara this morning and gave it a whirl.

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Hey chicklets!

Dunno about you but I’m really into bright, vibrant shades for Spring/Summer but lately I’ve really tamed down my wild makeup ways so this year I’m kinda embracing natural and nude for the warmer weather. Because honestly, who wants to wear a ton of eye makeup, face makeup, gloss, etc…on a hot day. Right?

Korres agrees which is why they created the online exclusive Korres Pure Nude Collection. Think amazingly flattering, minimalistic nude shades for lips and eyes. Think you likey?

Wait till you see my before and afters!

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