Cleanser Sticks, Blur Sticks, Blush Sticks, Contour Sticks, Highlighter Sticks, everything seems to come in a portable stick lately and the trend is taking the beauty world by storm.

I predicted blush sticks would take over the beauty world but in reality it seems that beauty stick anything is going to dominate the beauty world for a little while. I mean what’s not to love right? Cleaner Stick? Perfectly portable, takes up next to no room in your bathroom cabinet, and totally mess free swipe, rinse, and go cleansing! Blush sticks? Same thing! Swipe, go, good! How about primer and blur sticks? Swipe ’em on and you’re looking flawless in a flash!

I like the idea a lot but my inner germ-a-phobe isn’t entirely sure about cleanser sticks just yet.

Here are some up and coming beauty sticks to give a try out to!

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The new, limited edition Tarte Scrublet is making the rounds on the Internetz at the moment. This little scrublet is so limited edition you can only one of ’em on Tarte’s website. I do wonder if this will cause a mad frenzy to own and possess that little plastic scrublet!

Remember when L’Oreal Go 360 Cleansers came with a little scrubber like this one? They also happen to be fairly popular in Japan and cheap too! I dub them the poor girl’s (or guy’s) Clarisonic. Believe or not they are pretty effective at giving your face a nice, deep clean with a little gentle exfoliation action thrown in for good measure.

Tarte’s version is available now for a limited time exclusively at tartecosmetics.com. I personally have millions of these hanging around so, I don’t need one but if you’ve never tried one it might be worth a pick up if you’re doing a Tarte order.

P.S. I would also like to randomly say I smell delicious right now. I’m wearing Dsh’s Cordial and I feel like I’m in some fancy Parisian bakery. It’s a powdery caramel blend that’s sweet yet woodsy. Truly a delicious gourmand. I’ll do a little introduction to Dsh soon for the fragrance lovers! For some reason it reminds me of beignets! Which by the way also reminds me of the first time I was in New Orleans many years ago and I asked a guy, who appeared to be a local headed to work, where Cafe Beignets was because I had heard it was far better than Cafe du Monde. He looked at me puzzled for a minute but quickly a light bulb appeared above his head and he said to me and I quote, “Oh you mean Cafe Bag-Nuts!”

I’ll leave that right here for you to enjoy at your leisure. As well as a few pics from my most recent trip to New Orleans below.

Enjoy!

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Parisian Fresh Spirit Maxi Palette and Rive Gauche Maxi Palette are two new, limited edition Lancome Sonia Rykiel Collection Eyeshadow Palettes that have popped up for Fall 2016 at Ulta.com. Plus the rest of the Sonia Rykiel x Lancome Makeup Collection is available now at neimanmarcus.com.

This is where we all stop in our tracks, run around in circles, and squeal in pure joy. If you’re a fan of Japanese makeup you realize that Sonia Rykiel already had stunning line of cosmetics exclusively available in Japan. Sadly, that line has never made its way to the US.

Much to my delight Lancome collaborated with Sonia Rykiel on an entire makeup range for the Fall 2016 season. Sonia is French but her makeup line has always had a Japanese influence and considering Lancome has been very inspired by Korea lately one wonders if Japan is the next big beauty trend to hit the US. I expected nothing but magic from Sonia’s Lancome Collection and that is indeed what we get. This sweet little makeup has packaging that was created by a famed Paris based graffiti artist and captures the spirit of the Parisian woman.

Let’s take a look!

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I have two cravings this morning, one I could satisfy the other I couldn’t! The new Bite Beauty Multistick is coming soon at Sephora.com so, that craving is completely off the table! I couldn’t satisfy it at all! But hopefully soon? Bite Beauty Multisticks are the latest innovation from the brand and can be used on lips, cheeks, and get this, even eyes!

Each multistick contains 35% powder with a silicone-free formula that creates a soft focus flush of color on cheeks and eyes as well as lips. They have a soft satiny finish and of course, Bite Beauty never goes small with their releases, these will be available in 18 shades. I need like at least 10 of those 18, maybe more.

Shades:

• Honeywheat
• Blondie
• Mascarpone
• Cashew
• Papaya
• Praline
• Creme Carmel
• Lotus
• Nectar
• Almond
• Brioche
• Gelato
• Mochi
• Macaroon
• Biscotti
• Anise
• Cerise
• Cocoa

My other craving? Totally fulfilled it! I had a bag of Chocorooms for breakfast and I have absolutely no remorse about that. Judge me if you will but they were good. You are missing out on a world of beauty if you never tried these. If you like Pocky, these are basically the same concept but are way more hearty. They are shaped like a little mushroom with a stalk that’s a crispy cracker and the head is made out of chocolate. Now, I’m not a breakfast person. Typically I don’t eat breakfast and rarely eat lunch but this morning, for some reason, Chocorooms seemed like a good idea.

Now if those Bite Beauty Multistick were as easy to get my hands on! Don’t worry, they’ll be arriving soon just in time for Fall.

Do you think you’ll haul a few shades?

Btw, what’s the worst, unhealthiest thing you’ve eaten for breakfast lately?

Curious minds!

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In case you missed it on Instagram, here’s a gratuitous photo of Kia enjoying a slice of watermelon 🙂

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