YSL Lip Stain

While at the Trend Show I heard about the YSL Rouge Pur Couture Vernis which is advertised as a lip stain and gloss all in one.  The wonderful ladies at the YSL counter quickly applied #26 Violine Surrealiste since I am loving the bright color trends out right now.  I absolutely LOVE this color which is a deep pink with a hint of purple.  I love that it is a pop of color without being over the top!  I have found that if I apply this color first thing in the morning, it does last for quite a few hours.  The first coat is sheer and once I apply a second coat I get a deeper shade.

FYI- I have been seeing some ads for L'Oreal's Colour Caresse Wet Shine.  It looks to be the same product- the applicator is even identical!  I am interested in trying this product out to see how similar the two are...

***I am only previewing the lipstick.  I have NO other makeup on in these pics***

 

Laura Mercier Haul

While at the Nordstrom Trend show I ended up getting my makeup done at Laura Mercier.  Jill, the artist doing my makeup, was first showing me the compact foundation and after doing my entire face, I ended up walking away with a slew of goodies!  I am loving the foundations.  It gives great coverage and wears well throughout the day.  I the eye shadows wear well and the Mango lipstick is a fantastic color for spring/summer. The black eyeliner, accelerator, and brush have taken some getting use to.  I like the liner and it lasts ALL day but I have had some trouble with the brush.  I seem to do better with my angled MAC brush but I will continue to try the straight brush and see if with practice I do better.  You will see my before makeup and after make up pictures below.  Note- I have no blush on.  I wanted to feature only Laura Mercier.

(YIKES!)

 ***Amazing what some foundation and lipstick can do!***

Nordstrom Freebies!

I have been so crazy busy (no pun intended) lately with work and activities with my kids that I have had no time to post.  I wanted to show you all of the fun freebies that I received the day of the trend show.  As I mentioned before, when you attend the show, you receive a $20 gift certificate and a bunch of freebies.  If you are anything like me, I LOVE me some freebies!  I absolutely love the bag which is a great color for the spring and I am very excited to try out some of the perfumes.