Beauty Junkie

I'm a pretty loyal fan of Josie Maran's and her awesome organic products keep getting better and better. Not only do I love her Argan Oil Primer Mist, but her new R.E.M. (Rapid Eye Makeup) Pen has quickly become my new must-have. As a girl on the go, I'm always looking for sleek multi-tasking products that cut down on space in my beauty bag, and this innovative pen does just that. One side has a sponge tip with fabulously-pigmented shadow (I love the Champagne color) and the other end is a liner brush with a tube of Argan Oil gel liner. In one quick swoop, I touch up my eyes without any fuss or icky mess. Plus, there's a color combo for everyone!




$32 at Sephora.

Charlotte Ronson + Sephora = Genius

Charlotte Ronson (yes, sister of Sam) has been making headlines for some time, quietly, though, thanks to her successful indie girly fashion lines (in particular, her I Heart Ronson line does well at mass scale for JCPenney), and now the designer darling is expanding to beauty.

Last night I joined the ranks of her gal pals including Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton, Rashida Jones, Monet Mazur, Drea de Matteo and more to toast her latest expansion with Sephora at an intimate dinner at Il Sole in West Hollywood. The beauty collection features fabulous lip glosses, eyeshadow quads, bronzer, beachy hair spritz and more--and most are named after her famous friends. How's that for a lil name dropping that will surely boost sales?











As for the product line, I have to say, it's definitely got promise. Not only does Charlotte subtly bring Young Hollywood to the masses, but the line is pretty quality too. My 'Nicole' eye shadow quad, for example, is right on the money--pretty earthy browns that are great for everyday. Can't wait to see how this collection fares in the near future.

The Charlotte Ronson beauty collection hits Sephora stores this September.

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Here's my latest buzz:

So I completely lucked out when I scored this fabulous Dolce & Gabbana eyeshadow quad backstage at the VOGUE/CFDA Fashion Fund show back in October, and now I feel the need to spread the word. The desert quad defines luxury--from the pristine gold packaging to the rich, sumptuous shadows packed inside. The texture is matte and perfect, the colors are rich and apply exactly as expected; and best of all, the shades are universally flattering for any skin tone, and work for day and night. Whew. Seriously,does it get any better?




I have countless palettes piled up on my make-up counter, but this is one impressive product I reach for time and time again. The $59 price tag is a tad steep, but I say it's worth it.

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Had to share my latest make-up discovery: Kat Von D.'s Ludwig eye palette. At just $34 at Sephora, its packed with richly-pigmented wearable shades in a sleek, edgy compact. I'm totally impressed with the quality and performance, and the range of colors is close to flawless (I'm loving the pearlescent earth tones, of course.)
A sizeable mirror inside makes the whole package that much more perfect.
Get it now!

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Now that it's officially March, I've already stowed away my winter clothes and revamped my beauty routine to celebrate the upcoming sunnier seasons (i.e. Are you wearing SPF daily? You should be!)

I recently picked up Benefit's Creaseless Cream Shadow in 'Sippin n' Dippin' (a pretty coral shimmer) and seriously couldn't be more pleased.
I've relied on Bobbi Brown's Long-Lasting Cream Shadow as an eye base for years now, but was itching to try something new, exciting and fun, that would perform just as well.



The verdict? Pretty much perfect.
Not only did it deliver a gorgeous sheer wash of flattering color, but it really refused to budge all day--creating a flawless canvas for other eye makeup.

Mission accomplished.

Fall Beauty

It finally feels like fall here in L.A., so I picked up a few pretty pieces at Sephora yesterday to add some oomph to my fall beauty look.

NARS eyeshadow duo in Isolde (gorgeous, shimmery bronze shades that really make your eyes pop!) $32



Stila Long Wear Lip Color in Flushed $18 (the prettiest pink imaginable on tan skin; ultra-moisturizing and really lasts!)


NARS Lipgloss Duo in Giza/Boogie Nights $28 (a Sephora exclusive! metallic raspberry and a peachy nude)

New Beauty Discovery

CARGO Eye Bronzer, $22 at Sephora.com


Nothing brightens the eyes (and enhances a summer tan) better than a soft sweep of this perfectly pretty bronze shadow smudged lightly in the inner eye corner. Super easy to apply and ultra-flattering--this one's a no-brainer!