Sexy Beast

It's official.
Marc Jacobs’s beauty line is coming to Sephora. Thanks WWD for the teaser. You can be sure the collection will be anything but boring. Beauty-nistas, Publicists, and Beauty Editors will be watching. Mr. Jacob has quite the devoted Celebrity following. The oh so chic makeup artiste to the stars, Troy Jensen gives Marc Jacob Beauty a shout out on Facebook.
The color cosmetics line launches August 9 at Sephora and Marc Jacobs stores. The weekend of July 19 Sephora will debut a sample of the line. Five products premiere the glam to come.

A whopping 122 different products in four categories: Smart Complexion -foundation, concealer, powder. 
Blacquer eye liner, lash lifter, gel crayon Hi-Per Color eye products, lip products, nail polish. 
Boy Tested Girl Approved, unisex products including lip balm, brow tamer, and concealer.

Seriously, can August get here fast enough? 

The Sorcerer's Magic Wand

 

 

I love stumbling upon new products. Especially funky, artisan, homespun products made in the good ole' U. S. of A., Minneapolis to be exact.

The Elixery makes me happy. Artistry, mixed with quality and moxy. In hard times when most people are playing it safe, The Elixery is creating and offering homespun, high-end product. Diane Sawyer should profile them in her "Made In America" series.

"Located in a vintage laboratory in the heart of Minneapolis, The Elixery is an artisan cosmetic house dedicated to old-fashioned craftsmanship."

"Our model is simple, but rare: We formulate original products, develop our own colors, and compound products from scratch in our laboratory. This gives us an intimate understanding of our products that few modern companies can claim.
We search the world to source the finest ingredients to ensure our raw materials are safe, ethical, and free of animal testing (see our animal testing policy statement).
Got a cosmetic science question or want to carry our products? Contact The Elixery. "

 
 
The Lipsticks feel rich, luxurious and buttery. Like old Hollywood glamour, diamonds and curls. The colors are bold, brazen and super hydrating. With names like Black Ruby, Devious, Fearless, Tempest, Raw Sugar, Hazardous, Karma The Elixery definitely has a sense of humor.

Elixery Lipsticks come in three smashing textures. Frost, Satin and Sheer, something for everyone. Check out the website, you might even find a fairy tale, to go with your new color. We can all use a bit of magic to spice things up. Especially when it comes in a shiny, silver tube of sexy color. Check out Black Ruby, a bold shade of Ruby, the lipstick that comes with her own fable of defiance. Women are meant to shine, embrace their independence. I won't spoil the fun, discover the quirky Lipstick stories on The Elixery, all by yourself.

"RAW SUGAR

She stayed home most of the time, caring for her husband and children. He was a serious man, and didn't seem to want her to have any fun.
But when he went to bed at night, she snuck out the door to her real life as a singer in a high class club on the other side of town. Her humble beauty enchanted men and women alike, and it was said that she had a voice like raw sugar - sweet, golden and rough.

Here's to your secret life."






Dessa

"This limited-edition lipstick was created for Dessa of the Doomtree collective with a charitable cause in mind.
Dessa wanted a matte red lip that didn't pull pink on her golden skin. The Elixery assembled a team that included Emmy® Award winning makeup artist Crist Ballas. Voila, a red with yellow undertones, no orange or blue in sight. The result, a universally flattering color.
Dessa is a well known contributor to social justice, and her signature lipstick is no exception. To that end, Dessa will be donating 100% of her share of the proceeds (20% of the profits) to CARE.org, an organization that educates and empowers women. The sale of this lipstick will benefit CARE's POWER WITHIN program, which focuses on educating girls in the poorest developing countries. Through this program, CARE hopes to educate 10 million girls by 2015."









The Elixery Lipsticks are 100 percent vegan and cruelty-free, none of the products were tested on animals or come from animal byproducts. Elixery creates products from scratch, and are involved with good folks like Dessa and Charity. I wanted to keep them my little secret, but The Elixery is too good not too share. Spread the word, ladies.

To keep the magic flowing, The Elixery whipped up Lilu Shimmer Veil.
For the princess, grown up in all of us. The sparkling highlight leaves the slightest hint of shimmer on the skin. The texture is indeed, just like pixie dust.

I received three Glimmerdust samples, yippee. A preview of more to come. Carnivale, the sweetest, pale pink shimmer. Warm, a sunshine, golden dust and Cool, flecks of rich silver. Silver is the shade for the season. Celebrity artist Troy Jensen featured silver on his website. The Elixery, a mix of old school and trailblazers all in one.
 



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Serious Primpin'

Rhianna Rouge d'Armani 401



L'Oreal Colour Riche Rendevous

It's days before the biggest night of the year in Film. Nominees are getting prepped, scrubbed, peeled, massaged, botoxed, tweezed, hair dyed, mani-pedi quick color changes to match the look. Clarisonic's Super Sonic Cleansing Brush, leaves the skin squeaky clean, gorgeous and ready for makeup application. L'Oreal's Colour Riche nail in Rendevous, a beautiful, bold red would be my first choice, paired with Rouge d'Armani #401. It's a knockout. Red never goes out of style, makes a bold statement.
This is Hollywood, go big or go bust.


Colour Riche Tangerine

"Hello darhling, I'm Mildred Pierce and I don't need a man to survive. Watch me take over the world." Fierce. Colour Riche Tangerine, a bright coral would look pretty on Viola's toes. This week is a whirlwind, a non-stop blurry haze of press, luncheons, gowns, suits, parties and pictures. Lots and lots of pics. Who do the celebs entrust to look their best?

Dressed To Kill

Only the top Hair and Makeup peeps, of course. It takes a village alright. Armani Beauty will be armed and dangerous. Tim Quinn, Celebrity Face Designer extraordinaire with be there, his top products ready & on display, beautifying all his A LIST clients. I'm sure we'll see Rouge d'Armani Lipstick #401 light up the red carpet. A blinding, coral red, 'a must have,' in his bag of tricks. Glenn Close, one of his regulars, always looks elegant, and impeccably made up. Rest assured, the stars are in great hands. Eyes will pop, volumized and plush in Armani Beauty's Dressed To Kill Mascara. "Two coats, top and bottom, please."  To top it off, Tim says, "I'm adding Mary Dolores Hart, a nun and former famous Hollywood starlet from the mid 50's." The documentary  God Is the Bigger Elvis, is a 2012 nominee. Ms. Hart gave up fame for her calling. I say, "May the best nun win and amen Tim."


Armani Designer Lift

 


Luminous Silk and Designer Lift Foundation are a cannot live without beauty product, for flawless, Oscar worthy complexions. An Armani Foundation devotee, I never leave home with out it. Luminous, glowing, even skin makes any application a snap.









MAC Blush Pink Swoon



Aloha
Crushed Metallic Pigment

MAC Cosmetics Glam Squad will be out in full force, painting bewitching bevies, about town. Mac's Pink Swoon Blush is the 'right on' shade of pink for any skin tone and every paparazzi picture. The incomparable, stunning 'MC' turned me on to Pink Swoon. Thank you, beautiful lady. Mac Cosmetics Paint Pots are perfect for smoky eyes. Precise application, water-proof crease, lasting from lunch well into the night. Add a bit of Aloha Crushed Metallic Pigment, Textile designer Vera Neumann's on top, brilliant colour palette is translated into a limited edition set of four stackable jars. Highlights eyes or skin with a striking colour wave of gold reflective metallic sparkle. 

Elle MacPherson by Troy Jensen
for Revlon

Be on the lookout for in demand makeup man, Troy Jensen. His Golden Goddess look on Elle MacPherson at the Globe's was 'to die for.' The Sunset Tower, Beverly Hilton, and the Chateau will leave your head spinning with celeb sightings.The soiree lists endless, Elton John's Viewing Party, Women in Film, Paramount, Vanity Fair, Essence's Black Women in Film Luncheon. The bashes, suites, gift bags, Moet, the glitz, the glamour, and schmoozing, happening all week. In Hollywood, beauty and brawn rules. Don't forget the bod. Hampton Sun's Serious Shimmer Cooling Spray in Pearl & Bronze misted over the decollete, arms, legs, and bare skin, you can bet you'll look like a million bucks. Just maybe baby, you'll walk off into the sunset with a coveted, golden statuette. I can't wait. Oscar week in
La La land, is where the cool kids hang out, and the hottest ticket in town.

Revlon Colorburst Orchid



PhotoReady Sculpting Blush
in Pink






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