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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Pixi is busy concocting new tonics for our skin this Spring but without a doubt the one area they really need to concentrate on is on Glow Tonic’s fragrance. I use Glow Tonic, I love Glow Tonic, but man it smells like my grandmother’s grandmother. As someone who really enjoys vintage, mature fragrances like Lush Ginger and Marilyn Miglin’s fragrance I simply cannot tolerate Glow Tonic’s fragrance. It’s just awful.

When I came across REN Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic ($35) I thought how much it looked like Glow Tonic and instantly though, “PLEASE DON’T LET IT SMELL AS BAD!”

This is a daily toner that acts to exfoliate skin gently with lactic acid and willow bark extract. It’ll not only smooth skin but also brightens up your complexion and evens it out. There claim to fame is that it contains a balanced pH of 3.5 to 4 which is necessary to trigger your skin’s natural exfoliation process.

Glow Tonic is $29 and 8.5 oz in size where as this is the same size for $6 extra. If the formula proves just as good minus the horrible fragrance I’d totally be willing to switch things up.

REN Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic is available now at sephora.com.

Ingredients:
Aqua (Water), Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Heptyl Glucoside, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Triethyl Citrate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Benzoic Acid, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil, Heptanol, Parfum* (Fragrance), Limonene.

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