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New acquisitions from Dior, Chanel and Maybelline
Yahoo and giddy up! I’m on a roll!
Watch me clap and sing in this video too….at your own risk, of course.
Meredith gets Sleek…..some beauty mail from across the pond!
Big thanks to Diana from Dianasmakeupworld for sending me perhaps the best ‘cheer up’ on a Monday that I’ve ever received! I am so grateful for your generosity.
First “Makeup Basket of the Week” Success…and hold the phone, this girl went to church today!
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Dazzling new beauty products from L’Oréal Paris (available in early 2013)
Oh L’Oréal Paris how I love thee….check out these new products available in Canada in early 2013 (think from now-February 2013!)
Presenting:
Ideal skincare for customized, hassle free and simple moisturizing solution for all women. The Ideal skincare line offers a range of oil-free, lightweight cleansers, lotions and creams for women with dry, sensitive or normal skin. Each product is customized for beautiful skin and won’t clog pores or cause breakouts.
In stores:February 2013
Suggested retail: $9.99 CAD-$12.99 CAD
Presenting:
Colour Riche Caresse Shine Stain Lipcolor, a revolutionary hybrid formula made up of 30% water combined with light shine oils for a shiny kiss of colour with a subtly sensual ‘wet look.’ Available in 12 pure light shades.
In stores January 2013
Suggested retail: $12.99 CAD
Presenting:
Colour Riche Eye Shadow Quads are four expertly harmonized colours in a golden case. Each one is made up of micro milled pigments to create a silk texture on skin. 20 quads available with colours ranging from beautiful beiges and taupes to blues and purples to pinks and greys.
In stores: January 2013
Suggested retail: $11.99 CAD
Presenting:
Visible Lift Colour Blush recreates volume to uplift and bring cheekbones out of hiding, adds radiance and adds luminosity. It’s lightweight powder in a creamy texture never settles into fine lines. A hint of shimmer gives skin a youthful glow. It has zero talc and zero wax and is available in 6 shades.
In stores: January 2013
Suggested retail: $16.99
Presenting:
Telescopic Shocking Extensions Mascara with a lash hugging brush shaped to fit the contour of the eye line and define every single lash even the smallest ones. Containing 200 brushes, it captures them lash by lash to create incredibly long, perfectly defined lashes. Available in regular and waterproof formulas.
In stores: January 2013
Suggested retail: $12.99 CAD
Presenting:
Healthy look Creme Colour Gloss Haircolour super glossy, semi-permanent colour that delivers rich colour while softly blending away greys without ammonia! 28 shades available!
In stores: February 2013
Suggested retail: $11.99 CAD
Presenting:
Elnett Satin Heat Sprays in 3 formulas-straight, volume, and curl styles featuring Elnett’s classic fine, micro-diffusion spray technology and impeccable finish. Elnett Satin Heat Sprays are the first styling sprays with dual action to:
-protect hair from styling tools up to 230 degrees Celsius
-lock in shape and style for three days
In stores: December 2012 (HOORAY!)
Suggested retail: $9.99
Presenting:
Power moisture haircare line features a shampoo, conditioner and deep hydrating masque that provide instant infusion of moisture, leaving hair silky, soft and shiny. With 10x more moisture than traditional hydrating haircare, this line offers a ‘rush’ of moisture.
In stores: February 2013
Suggested retail $5.99 CAD-$9.99 CAD
Presenting:
Colour Riche Nail Colour in 8 *new* shades that will create nail envy!
In stores: January 2013
Suggested retail: $6.99 CAD
Presenting:
Color Genius iPhone application enables women to effortlessly coordinate their nails to their outfit. Users simply snap an image of themselves in an outfit. Then they choose their mood between Day/Night and the application prompts them if they would like to Match it, Blend it or Clash it. Based on the user’s selection, the application then offers the optimal L’Oreal Paris nail polish color and coordinates it with Colour Riche lipcolour and eye shadow to get the desired total look.
In stores: NOW!
Suggested retail: FREE!
Honestly, this is the tip of the iceberg….the word is that L’Oréal Paris has over 80 new products to unveil in 2013! That’s EIGHT-ZERO!!! I can’t wait to see what they have come up with!
Gift idea for the beauty in your life-Dior Grand Bal Makeup Palette for Glowing Eyes & Lips
If you’ve been reading this blog for any amount of time and watched any of my YouTube channel, you will know that I love Dior. I have been drooling over this palette ever since I saw it online. I picked it up during the Bay’s Beauty Gala. It’s everything I knew it would be…..and if you have a Dior lover in your life, go get it!
Dior fashioned this palette as a gold ‘clutch’ held together by a black eyeliner
It contains 2 gorgeous shimmery eyeshadows, 2 lip colors, and a black eyeliner. It’s absolutely beautiful and anyone who loves makeup/cosmetics will love it!
I picked up my palette at the Bay’s flagship store on Queen Street, (but you can grab it at any Dior beauty counter)….so if you swing by, be sure to say Hello! to Anne and Yaffa the manager! They’re fantastic people and will get you set up with some beautiful gifts sure to delight your beauty!
Gift idea for the beauty in YOUR life- essence twilight breaking dawn collection
Okay let me start by saying I am not a fan of the twilight series. But honestly, these products were just too good to pass up. Here’s what I was able to pick up the day after I first saw the collection at the drugstore. The collection was SO picked over this was all I was able to get:

from Left: 01 Renesmee red blush, 02 Renesmee red lipgloss, 01 alice had a vision again lipgloss, 01 a piece of forever lipstick, 02 Jacob’s protection glitter eyeliner, 01 alice had a vision again glitter eyeliner
Like I said, while I am NOT a fan of the movies/books, this collection screams “Wear me for the holidays!” And since the prices range from $1.99-$3.99 CAD for each piece, I couldn’t resist. I am using these for my holiday looks!
If you have a twilight fan in your world and you’re at a loss for a Christmas gift, I HIGHLY suggest these….that is, if you can still find them.
essence cosmetics are found (in Canada) at Shoppers Drug Mart
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A TAG courtesy of beautythesis! Over-hyped beauty products!
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L’Oreal Paris Red Carpet Styles! Looks like I’m the last person to post about this!
No flashy title needed because the pictures are going to speak volumes. I’m all kinds of excited for what L’Oreal Paris has up their sleeves! I’ll also post some photos from the Red Carpet Styles Event I attended in early September. Take a peek:
Loreal’s 1st Self Adjusting BB Cream cream in Canada, Magic Skin Beautifier, with Beautifying Beads that instantly self-adjust to your perfect shade for a flawless nude look. It delivers multiple beautifying actions: hydrates, corrects, evens and perfects.
Experience 5 complexion-perfecting benefits in one simple step. The Youth Code™ BB Cream Illuminator instantly evens, illuminates, perfects, moisturizes and protects skin. In one week, tone and texture are improved and skin is healthier looking. Contains broad-spectrum SPF 15. Available in 2 shades.
The future of eye shadow is here! La Couleur Infallible reinvents eye shadow with enhanced color intensity, a new velvety feel, and 24 hour long-lasting hold.
This lightweight cream helps transform the look of aging skin by working both the skin’s surface and the upper layers of the skin to repair, re-densify and re-firm the look of skin.
Elnett Satin Lumiere Hairspray delivers brilliant shine with a new ultra strong hold formula. Loreal’s patented light micro-reflectors create an invisible veil at the surface of the hair to capture the surrounding light.
Hair Expertise Nutri-Sleek Precious Oils nourishes the hair fiber and helps to protect it against daily aggressors such as over-washing and over-styling with heat appliances.
Superior Preference’s new packaging features a new couture look along with consumer-friendly packaging and easy-to-follow instructions for haircolor!
From the event:
…and only because I have been asked, here is a photo of me in my dress. I love this dress-it’s made by JAX:
And my hair by Romana of TONYC salon (if you want her info, please comment at the end of the post-she’s amazing):
I also took a photo of Sandra’s curls because I was pulling on them as soon as I saw her (she is makeupjunkie19):
Notable items (for me) from the event:
Don’t forget to check out my video on this event too!
http://www.youtube.com/user/ettuandyou?feature=watch
Huge thanks to L’Oreal Paris Canada for inviting me to the event!
I’m super excited to try out these products and looking forward to what L’Oreal has in store for the upcoming holiday season!
What are you looking forward to trying for fall? Are YOU red-carpet-ready?
Living in my uptown world…..with the Uptown Girl collection from Caryl Baker Visage!
Caryl Baker introduces Uptown Girl collection-inspired by hardworking, strong, independent women!
Each selection reflects a city-inspired ‘story’
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