Teaming up with an illustrator rather than a photographer was quite a refreshing change of pace for NARS. For their summer collection the brand collaborated with Greek artist Konstantin Kakanias to create a collection inspired by a weekend getaway to... Read more →

Happy first day of summer! Yay! I overdid it this time but there were just so many pretty things this season. The list: Chanel glossimers in Dzhari, Sahara, Tanami and Sirocco; nail polishes in Èmeraude and Cavalière; Les Beiges Healthy... Read more →

This week's links. - I've always been fascinated by makeup product names, and this name generator is easily one of the funniest makeup-related things I've seen, like, ever. (Also, Autumn's book officially releases Tuesday! I'm patiently waiting for my pre-order... Read more →

I have to admit that the packaging for this collection didn't immediately set off my curadar (curating radar), but given the frenzy over K-beauty over the past 2 or so years, coupled with the fact that Kye is an important... Read more →

I received a rather intriguing inquiry from someone trying to identify an object that once belonged to his deceased aunt. I was up a creek initially but luckily the interwebz allowed me to unravel the mystery. First, the object in... Read more →

This will be another quick post since I don't have much to say, other than that Paul & Joe serves up some cuteness for summer yet again. You know you can't resist the cat lipsticks... Unfortunately I think the one... Read more →

This week's links. - I am mesmerized by this gemstone-inspired lip art. - Broadly had a nice history of junk food-themed beauty items...too bad it didn't mention my take on the subject. Speaking of food-related makeup, check out this pizza... Read more →

I was browsing Anthropologie a few weeks ago and came across the latest collaboration for the store's Artist Studio line. This time Anthro teamed up with UK-based illustrator Lou Taylor for some truly fun summer goodies. More from Anthro's website:... Read more →

Abbott Handerson Thayer, Winged Figure, 1889 Givenchy, Prisme Quatuor in Impertinence, spring 2015 Read more →

With this post I'm attempting to forget about MAC's previous misstep. Fortunately, their collaboration with quirky designer Chris Chang is doing the trick. After earning her degree at Parsons and an 8-year stint for Prada Taiwan, Chang launched her own... Read more →