The second installment of Stila's 2012 travel palette series features a brunette taking a stroll through downtown Seoul at dusk, as indicated by the soft purple-pink horizon dotted with stars. For the life of me though, I can't figure out... Read more →

I thought this eye shadow quartet from Clarins' summer collection would be a good follow-up to yesterday's post on Chanel's Indian-inspired palette. I didn't purchase this because I didn't think it was quite up to Museum standards, nor do I... Read more →

Chanel introduced this very festive highlighting powder as part of its Bombay Express collection, based on the brand's pre-fall 2012 show. From the the press release: "Each year, the Chanel Métiers d’Art fashion show celebrates the exceptional talent of the... Read more →

As I write this, I'm wearing Deborah Lippmann Mermaid's Dream nail polish (shown above - excuse the messy cuticles!) I bought it in part because it's so pretty but mostly for the name. I touched briefly on my lifelong love... Read more →

Happy belated 4th of July! I hope everyone had a nice day off full of barbecuing and fireworks watching (and staying as cool as possible during this ungodly heat wave that doesn't seem to want to end). Here's what was... Read more →

I was so flattered when the very intelligent and creative Jenn at Literature Couture asked if she could interview me! If you don't already follow Literature Couture, you need to - it's an amazingly unique look at beauty and makeup,... Read more →

I believe this is the third year in a row that Stila has released a series of travel palettes. They're cute and all, but I do think Stila needs to stop with these already. I'd like the company to continue... Read more →

I have a little game for you. Who wants to play Makeup Museum Curator? Today you can! I spotted this new collection from Dolce & Gabbana at Saks's website. It includes nail polish, lip gloss and mascara all in sexy... Read more →

This exhibition was inspired by the "under the sea" trend that hit the runways for the spring/summer 2012 fashion collections - specifically, the ethereality and mystery contained within the dark depths of the sea as well as the play of... Read more →