Full Brows x Bold Lips at Cannes as seen on Lancome Ambassadress Lupita N'yongo

Image : Instagram 

Lancome Ambassadress Lupita N'yongo was the true depiction of a Goddess in her Green Frock accompanied by a beautiful Bold Lip for the opening night of Cannes Film Festival.

You can check out the full report on the look below :

My NYFW Instagram Beauty Diary - My list of breakout / beauty must haves !

NYFW sadly has come to an end. It was a fun week despite the cold, and snowy appearance of the city. One thing I did not fall short on was playing on different beauty trends.  From Natural ,  to Flirty , to Full on Grunge , Classic Red lip, to   Editorial Glam .  What I will say having to get ready quickly to make sure I got to my events / shows made me want to glam in as short a time as possible.  That is why I reached for my Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream in Dark  (ALWAYS applied with my damp Beauty Blender of course) for most of the days as my go to instead of a standard Foundation and I loved the results.  My other repeat product these past couple of days was my Lancome Grandiose Mascara -  which has become one of my new favorites in terms of Mascaras. There's something about the bending applicator that makes applying it so unique and special.  Below I have listed my other "Breakout Stars" of the past couple of days from my very different looks.  Enjoy !

DISCLAIMER : I did not re-touch any of these photos these are all raw footage taken with my iPhone 6 

Day 1 : Feb 12  -  I went for a very BARE minimalist look.
Full frontal view of this look -  Click Here 

Beauty Breakout Stars of  Day 1 :

• Smashbox BB Cream in Dark 
• Lancome Grandiose Mascara 
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in "Pure Hollywood" -  There has been a debate on whether this color is suitable for Darker Skin tones, and well it most certainly is.  This color sells out fast, so I suggest to continuously check out the website to see when it is back in stock , definitely one of the best sellers of the Liquid Lips Line. 

Day 2 : Feb 13 -  Flirty with a Pop of color .

Beauty Breakout Stars of  Day 2 : 

• Benefit Cosmetics Stay Flawless 15HR Primer - Flawless is an understatement. 
• Smashbox BB Cream in Dark 
• Lancome Grandiose Mascara 
• BH Cosmetics Liquid Liner Pen -  This is more of like a marker - literally you can really draw your wings as fine or as medium to think to BOLD as you want.  
• Mally Beauty Bronzer in Deeper -  The first Bronzer I ever used for contouring its the perfect shade for deeper tones.  This Bronzer was once sold alone in a compact but now I only see it in the compact sets.  Its still the same amazing shade of brown for deeper tones.  
• NYX Cosmetics Soft Matte Lip Cream in Antwerp -  I bought this by chance, I was looking for a totally different color.  It was meant to be !  I love love love this shade a big contrast from the color worn the day before.  The NYX Matte Lip Creams are the perfect dupes to higher priced matte liquid lipsticks.  

Day 3 : Feb 14  -  Grunge Smokey Glam ( very Editorial | Runway inspired)

Beauty Breakout Stars of Day 3 

• Skindinavia Face Primer Spray - This is so innovative , and has become one of my favorites to use.  
• Smashbox BB Cream in Dark 
• Anastasia Contour Kit - Banana, Mellow Yellow + 10k ( such a great highlighter) 
• Wet n Wild Mink Brown Eyebrow Pencil - Proof that drugstore brands can produce luxe results.  
• MAC Styled in Sepia Lipstick - the perfect nude for Dark Skin ( wish it was made permanent - unfortunately its sold out. ) 
• Lancome Grandiose Mascara 

Day 4 : Feb 15 -  Extreme Winged Liner 

I think this was my look that was the most popular out of all days. 

Beauty Breakout Stars of Day 4 

• Benefit Cosmetics Stay Flawless 15HR Primer  - look at how my skin looks like buttah !! 
• Smashbox BB Cream in Dark 
• Lancome Tient Idole in 550 Suede C ( used as a Cream Contour - I know its not the most ideal option but I like the effect it give me. Check out another look with it used for contour - here ) 
• La Girl Cosmetics Fawn - Cream highlight .  Its one of my favorites to use. 
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit ( banana, mellow yellow, 10K (highlighters) / Cinnamon + Carob (contours)) . - They now sell a Kit in Dark , but I liked customizing my own. 
• Sephora Jumbo Liner 12HR Waterproof Wear in 17 Black - this thing does NOT move it stays so you have to work fast with it .  You can also use this as a gel liner alternative if you run a small brush along it then liner your eyes.  I have been using this for years it is amazing.  
• Smashbox Full Exposure Palette - I used various hues of browns and the black shade to complete the eye. 
• Urban Decay Naked Basics 1 Palette - I used the black shadow "Crave" - one of the blackest of my black shadows , I used this to set the Sephora Pencil.  
• Smashbox Always Sharp Liner in Nude Dark + LORAC Alter EGO lipstick in Girl Next Door - This lip combination complimented my dark eye effortlessly. 

Day 5 : Feb 16 - Bold Red Lip  ( I took this pic mid way walking towards Lincoln Center the image isn't the best quality)

Beauty Breakout Stars of Day 5 

• BH Cosmetics Liquid Liner 
• Lancome Grandiose Mascara 
• Smashbox Cosmetics x Donald Robertson Be Legendary Lipstick in BING.  - such a GOOD Matte Red shade. 
• Smashbox Cosmetics Always Sharp Lip Liner in Ruby. 

Hope you enjoyed +  will check out the products mentioned.  Comment if you will or you did !!!!  xo 

Jason Wu for Lancome with Diane Kendal - Get the Look

Image Credit: Lancome Usa Instagram 

Glowing skin,  Natural Brows, and Effortlessly Beautiful was the look for the Jason WU  FW 15 show last Friday .  Lead Artist Diane Kendal executed a beautiful look that we all can recreate at home.  I love neutral lip and the light washes of color - the perfect go to look for every day,  In my opinion the Pièce de résistance of this look was the Grandiose Mascara ( which I used during NYFW and had no need to grab some false lashes) .  Check out the full list of products used below.  This fabulous limited Fall / Winter Collection will be available July 2015 ( is it July yet ?? ) , the other products are available now at lancomeusa.com  and Lancome Counters .  

LORAC Party Palette x Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24H = Party Season Flawless

LORAC Party Palette 

8 shades and 2 Highlighters complete the Party Palette 

I am fawning over the LORAC Party Palette ( Ulta Exclusive / $24) because it is just so darn fabulous!! It include Color and Sparkle -  all I need in this world.  Especially the fact that is has been released around this festive time of year just further puts me into the happy mood ( my birthday is later on this month so its PARTY TIME).  There is so many possibilities with this palette and I especially appreciate the two highlighter shades being larger in size -  LORAC knows us girls love a highlight!

LORAC Limited Edition 3D Liquid Lustre Holiday Set  

To add the glam factor ,  add a few sublte drops of the LORAC 3D Liquid Lustre to your look.  Its fool proof, mess proof, and its a fabulous way to sparkle without looking like a school project with chunks of glitter. The Lustres are also nice to use as a highlight ( the lighter shades of course. )

Flawless Skin in a Bottle 

I have a hard time finding the right shade in a lot of my favorite brands.  Something about my undertones there's times when the darkest shade is either too light or its too dark then the shade before it is too light.  I can easily just use multiple products to find the "perfect custom shade" -  which I have done before and I'm not opposed to ;  but its NICE when you find that "perfect match".  I have found the perfect match with a few brands , but the brand I want to review today is Lancome.  The Tient Idole Ultra 24H in 500 Suede W is one word - AMAZING.  This foundation gives me a radiant Luminous glow and finish. Below you will see a look I created last weekend with the LORAC Party Palette x 3D Liquid Lustre in 24K .  I am also wearing the fabulous Tient Idole Ultra 24H in 500 Suede W ( Hint**** a darker foundation shade can be used to contour-  for example I would use 550 Suede C to contour  -  I had a small sample from Sephora and used it to contour it works very well). This is a iphone 6 picture ( with no retouching or filters) , so imagine how great this looks in person or if taken with a Real Camera.

Mac Styled in Sepia is amazing isn't it ??  Okay back to this Party Palette and amazing Foundation ...  

For more info on the products mentioned check out Lancome-usa.com , Ulta.com and Loraccosmetics.com

Happy Holidays !  

Lancome The Parisian Lights Collection Holiday 2014 - Your go to guide for the Party Season

I just LOVE this time of year .. Christmas , My Birthday and NYE - just party after party and tons of reasons to celebrate and kick up the glam a knotch.

Lately,  I've been drawn towards shimmery shades on the eyes and dramatic lips and maximum impact lashes and Lancome's Limited Edition Collection does just that.  

Eyes -  You can go subtle with a shimmery liner ( winged of course) or you can fill in the whole lid with one of the limited edition Hypnose Dazzling eye shadows. These intensely smooth and pigmented brighten the eyes and add shimmer in a very sophisticated way.  Think less obvious glitter but luxe hints of reflecting light.

Lips -  Red . Red . Red.  Red will forever be the quintessential sexy lip color of choice.  L'Absolu Rouge Lipstick in 160 Rouge Amour is just that-  sexy.  I fell in love with it since I saw Lupita grace it on the current campaign images.  This lipstick can also work alone on a bare face and you will still be party ready.

Lashes - Long and Dark and Flirty:  The only way lashes should be.  As mentioned a bare face with only red lips would be a killer look for the season , but make sure to add some Mascara.  Grandiose is the Mascara of all Mascaras -  with the 1st ever swan-neck wand bent to work with the shape of your face.  Hypnose Drama Waterproof  is also a great option.


Body - a light dusting of the Poudre de Lumiere on the Decolletage .

If you can't afford to spend the Holiday in "The City of Light" ( you're not alone ) , you can get the next best thing with glamming it up with Lancome this season.

Happy Holidays ! 

Get the Look: Lupita Nyong'o at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards

Image : Courtesy of Lancome 

Lupita Nyong'o was a Golden Bronzed Goddess at the 2014 Glamour Woman of the Year Awards. The Lancôme Ambassadress had a sulty golden look done by Celebrity Makeup Artist Nick Barose who gave her a metallic eye and sultry lip to compliment her couture gown.  

I really love how the golden / bronze eyes pop against her skin , this look is great for the upcoming Holiday / Party season. You can get the look with Lancôme  as detailed below (for skin products of course you would get shades suitable to your skintone) : 

FACE

•       Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate

•       Génifique Eye Light-Pearl

•       La Base Pro Pore Eraser

•       Nude Miracle Liquid-to-Powder Makeup in Suede 530

•       Translucence Mattifying Powder in Suede 550

•       Blush Subtil in Shimmer Brilliant Berry

EYES

•       Le Correcteur Pro Concealer Kit in Suede 550

•       Les Sourcils Definis in Dark Brown

•       Artliner 24H in Black Diamond

•       Le Stylo Waterproof Long Lasting EyeLiner in Minuit

•       Color Design 5 Pan Eyeshadow Palette in Kissed by Gold

LIPS

•       Le Lipstique in Sheer Chocolat

•       L’Absolu Rouge Lipcolor in Jezebel

For more info on Lancôme and products mentioned ,  check out www.lancome-usa.com .  

Lily Collins for Lancome !

Congrats to the beautiful Lily Collins !! #LilyForLancome