ELLIS FAAS to Launch at Bergdorf Goodman.

Conceived by makeup artist Ellis Faas, who was described by Vogue Paris as “one of the most influential makeup artists of her generation”, is launching ELLIS FAAS in the US this Saturday, January 9th, at Bergdorf Goodman.

If you have yet to hear of Ellis, get ready to. I bet her name will become synonymous with makeup artistry in the US now. She has worked with the world's most pre-eminent fashion designers, photographers, stylists, hairdressers and models. Ellis’ work has been published on the covers of the world’s best-known read more...

My Favorite Winter Weather Lip Balms.

Aren't dry, cracked and chapped lips the worst? Ugh. Tis the season of cold temperatures vs. dry indoor heat. This winter season is wrecking havoc on my lips more than anything else.

I seem to have lip balms stashed all around the house, in my handbag and even in my car. As it is the season for these overly dry chapped lips, I usually buy and try a whole slew of different lip balms. But I have found a slew of lip balms that work best for me, so these are what I am sticking with for this winter.

 

8 Best Lip Balms



My Favorite Winter Weather Lip Balms:

  1. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick - $17.00
  2. Dr. Hauschka Lip Balm - $16.95
  3. Burt's Bees Original Beeswax Lip Balm - $3.00
  4. Korres Lip Butter - $10.00
  5. Pur~Lisse Pur~Lip Comfort - $22.00
  6. ChapStick TrueShimmer Tropical Lip Balm - $3.00
  7. Tarte fRxtion - $11.00
  8. Smith's Rosebud Salve - $6.00

Did you favorite make my list? If not, please tell me... What is you favorite winter season lip balm?

Estée Lauder’s Blacker Than Black Collection.

If you've been by an Estée Lauder counter recently, you most likely noticed their newest collection, Blacker Than Black. This collection is bold and beautiful and made for the ultimate eye look.

The main feature of the line up is that they took it's most popular mascara formulas, and formulated each in a richer, more concentrated, more dramatic black shade. Couple that with the Signature Eyeshadow Quad and the Double Wear Stay-in-Place Eye Pencil and the look goes even further.

 

 

The mascaras included:

 

Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara - $19.50

This comes in Blacker Black and offers dramatic length and sensationally long wear in one effortless stroke and won’t budge, smudge, smear or flake for up to 15 hours.

Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Mascara™ - $19.50
This comes in in Bold Black, to turn even your sparsest lashes into daringly full, lavishly lifted lashes without the clumping, spiking or weight normally associated with volumizing mascaras.

Projectionist High Definition Volume Mascara - $19.50
Available in Jet Black to envelop each individual lash with high volume and exceptionally sharp definition for a sleek, striking look.

TurboLash All Effects Motion Mascara* - $32.00
In Turbo Black, this one combines an innovative formula and brush design with a unique, power-performing, micro-pulsing effect that enables the brush to penetrate deep into the lash bed and comb through lashes more quickly and effectively, delivering all effects – volume, length, definition, separation and curl – in one tube.

MagnaScopic Maximum Volume Mascara - $21.00
Featured in Black, this mascara transforms lashes with dramatic volume, making them appear extravagantly full for a powerfully eye-opening effect.

More Than Mascara Moisture Binding Formula - $19.50
Available now in More Black, this features a moisture-binding formula that conditions lashes as it defines and separates them for a look that’s smoother, fuller and longer.

The Signature Eyeshadow Quad* contains four signature eyeshadow colors  in tones of gray. These shadows are so silky and apply with ease. I have been blending these shades for a soft, yet sultry smoky eye.

To complete the look, try the Double Wear Stay-in-Place Eye Pencil in Onyx. This pencil’s unique lightweight, creamy formula glides on effortlessly for rich, stay-true color that sets in seconds and wears for 12 hours.

 

Blacker Than Black is available for a limited time at Estée Lauder counters as well as online at EstéeLauder.com.

*Press sample was provided by brand.