Ahh eye gloss! It comes, it goes, but it never truly becomes a trend does it? It tries so very, very hard but the fad just never catches on. Maybe just maybe this year we’ll finally see the makeup world embracing a glossy eye look.

If you’re wanting to try it out for yourself this new NYX Glazed & Confused Eye Gloss might do the trick and hey, they even have a red shade. Hells yes! Sign me up! Although, I’m ever so slightly confused about the formula as it looks like more of a cream versus a gloss but hey, who am I to bitch about re-living my Pearl Jam grungy fantasies.

Apply it all over your eyes for a quick, easy grunge look or pair it up with your favorite eyeshadows to get a glossy, shiny look! NYX has it available in some safe shades like black and brown but they also have a few daring ones like red. I’m sorry am I fixating on red? I just have a thing for red eyeshadow.

NYX Glazed & Confused Eye Gloss is available now at ulta.com.

What do you think?

Are we set for an eye gloss trend?

I have my doubts. Too many brands have tried to make this happen and it never did. WE MIGHT be headed into more grunge looks though. Tarte tried to make grunge happen with all those Tartetist Naughty Nudes Creamy Matte Lip Paints they introduced last year.

We’ll see how this plays out.

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If we’re honest with ourselves which is rare because the Nile is a real thing in the makeup world and not just located in Egypt, we’d admit that we do indeed want, scratch that, we need every single shade of Stila Shimmer & Glow and Glitter & Glow Eyeshadow. Some of that need was appeased when Stila introduced their Starry-Eyed Liquid Eye Shadow Vault late last year.

I am so hooked on these eyeshadows it isn’t even funny and I really, really, really wish they’d do a matte version. I’d be all over that. A matte brown? YES! A matte taupe!? YES! I’d totally be on board with that.

Anyway, Stila is being a little ridiculous with their latest launch vault! The Ultimate Spring Kit is massive and the price is pretty darn crazy. It’s a lot to dish out in one go! Nearly $500 bucks but you are getting nearly $1000 worth of product. So, if you do have the money to splurge this might just be for you!

What do you think?

EVERYTHING…! Well, almost everything!

Here’s the lowdown:

• Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow (11 shades)
• Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow (6 newest shades)
• Stay All Day Shimmer Liquid Lipstick (6 newest shades)
• Stay All Day Sheer Liquid Lipstick (6 newest shades)
• Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick (6 newest shades)
• Glitterati Lip Top Coat (4 shades)
• Smudge Kajal Eye Liner (4 shades)
• 4 Spring Get-the-Look Cards
• Bonus: Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Intense Black and Huge Extreme Lash Mascara

Mark my words that this will become a trend in the next few weeks. Watch every brand start launching their Spring Collection and making it available as a buy all set, vault, or kit as well as offer it as individual product launches as well!

Tarte did it last you with that Make Believe in Yourself Vault so, I have no doubt Too Faced will start doing the same with their Spring 2018 launch. Wet n Wild also did it with their Midnight Mermaid Collection!

I suppose the mentality is that most people are going to buy one or all pieces from a collection anyway so, why not put it into one set?

If you have this kind of cash to throw around you can get the Stila Ultimate Spring Kit for $475 now at stilcosmetics.com.

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If you’re on a tight budget after the Holidays and but you’re tearing at the seams to indulge in at least one little beauty purchase maybe you can grab up this NARS Velvet Lip Glide Duo. It comes in your choice of three shade selections and two shades of NARS Velvet Lip Glide in 0.12 oz sizes plus they ship free.

Grab ’em at nordstrom.com.

P.S. Who’s watching Dark on Netflix? OMG! Finished it this weekend and I’m dying to discuss it with someone. All my friends are on episode five or six and my sister ltierally just started it. I have no one to chat about it with. PLEASE TALK TO ME ABOUT IT! My head is about to explode.

Ha!

Happy Monday!

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Sephora Contour Blush Spice Market Blush Palette ($28) is the second six pan blush palette to launch in the last year and I’m quite excited to check it out as I have the original one and quite like it.

Don’t panic, I realize it says contour in the name but the original palette said the same but actually all the shades were quite wearable and mixed and matched nicely. So, even if you aren’t into contouring or it’s not a technique you embrace daily I’m sure you can still use this palette.

Winter is here but most people have their eye on Spring and of course, getting away to a warmer environment for at least part of the harsh winter. That means you’ll need some nice warm makeup for your getaway. This brings together some truly gorgeous shades especially if you’re a deeper skin tone. The palette features both matte and shimmer finishes.

Shades include:
Mahogany Matte, Orange Shimmer, Copper Shimmer, White Gold, Golden Bronze, Burgundy

I’m loving Orange Shimmer in the promo image! It looks rather stunning. I tend to navigate towards tangerines and oranges for my eyes and cheeks big time in the Spring and Summer.

Sephora Contour Blush Spice Market Blush Palette is available now at Sephora.com.

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Is anyone else as obsessed with Victoria’s Secret perfume as I am!? I love this time of the year because I can haul full bottles at a fraction of the cost. I completely forgot to stop by their site and see what was on sale during the Semi-Annual and I haven’t been to the mall for about two weeks so, obviously I was missing out on sales. I just haven’t had any chance for any shopping! My schedule has been jammed back. I don’t think I miss much with Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual plus I got the Sweet Shoppe Candles I wanted so I think I’m good.

I have to admit I prefer shopping VS’s Semi-Annual online anyway because I dunno about you but the stores around here are RANK around the sale. Everyone opens everything and swatches it, mists it, and just totally ruined it. I wouldn’t be too surprised if I discovered a pair of used undies in those bins. Ew just ew! Thanks but no thanks.

I’d prefer a nice, unopened box of perfume thanks so much. There are still plenty of deals to be had. Most of their 3.7 oz bottles are $19.99 to $24.99 on sale! Plus their fragrance mists are as little as $3.99!

Score!

Free Shipping applies to orders of $75 or more which I don’t doubt I can easily reach.

Head to www.victoriassecret.com to shop!

Enjoy.

Oh and P.S. This was the first year Bath & Body Works didn’t launch a perfume for the Holidays. They did so much wrong with the Holiday launch this year I don’t even know where to start…!

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