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bumble and bumble thickening mousse | nuance anti-aging super cream | mcmc maui perfume oil vasanti brighten up enzymatic face rejuvenator | marcelle bb cream 

la roche-posay effaclar purifying foaming gel

Eye Spy a Party

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Whether you go conservative with just a little shimmer at the inside corner or layer your lids in bold metallic powder, I say there is no better occasion than a holiday party to sparkle up those peepers.

Sephora Collection Glitter Eyeliner and Mascara  |  Shu Uemura Lashes |  Dolce & Gabbana Intense Liquid Eyeliner  | Make Up For Ever Aquarelle Eyeliner |  Dior Grand Bal Eye Lashes |  

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette | Bobbi Brown Pearl Eye Trio

How to Make Your Eyes Your Best Feature

There are so many things to adore about this songstress. But truth be told, Adele rocks a cat eye like no other. Long a lover of winged lashes, I've recently found renewed inspiration in the likes of both Adele and Angelina. I've been fiddling with my brushes, sampling different falsies and mascaras and attempting to recreate this look from my own vanity. But I've just learned that I've been doing it all wrong.

I stumbled upon a great video tutorial on Stylelist that shows you step by step how to create Adele's signature cat eye. It's pretty spot on. Apparently, I need to ditch the pencil and liquid wand I've been using and substitute them with a gel liner and square brush instead. 

I'm all over this look and not just for special occasions or night time wear any longer. The light metallic lid is still on the bright side of sultry. The shading on the brow line keeps it fresh and modern. But it's still a throwback to a time that was so effortlessly cool and chic.

I might even try my hand at some of these other fashion forward takes on the famous cat eye spotted over at Go Retro as well. 

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Hot, Hot, Hot

While perusing the local perfume counter over the Holidays, I discovered a to-die-for scent that I've quickly added to my wish list.  Like for real.

First off- you have to know this about me. I am scent-sensitive. Most of the sugary sweet, musky, powdery potions that line the counter will fast track me to a migraine. But I like the bottles. All the colors, the unique shapes and sizes and bold gold labels. And it certainly was that gold label and swimming pool-like quality of the glass that drew me in. But this... this heaven in a bottle fragrance made me take three trips back to get another whiff. I don't know if I could've dropped any more hints to the lady behind the counter to slip me a little sample (note to self- just ask next time!). Alas, I came to my senses and returned home empty handed.

Forlorn, back in front of the computer again, I googled the scent... seriously considering a quick online purchase that I would have little time to talk myself out of. It was then that I saw them. The ads. Just as hypnotizing as that shiny glass bottle.

I won't post all of the NSFW pics here. But let's just say they certainly make bath time look fun.

Yes, bath time. Apparently what I stumbled on is a re-launch of a popular Private Blend scent, now accompanied by several ancillary products that include a body oil, moisturizer, bar soap, scrub and shower gel. Infused with notes of bergamot, lemon, mandarin, lavender, myrtle, rosemary, neroli, orange blossom water and woody amber accord, the intoxicating fragrance is intended to evoke "the seductive essence of the Italian coast". Explains my infatuation.

In the interest of full disclosure, Tom Ford is in no way paying me for this post. Tom Ford doesn't even know I exist. But I'm smitten with his scent and here's wishing I'll be here typing away smelling like the Italian Coast real soon.

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Such a Tease

The first of the Holiday Parties is set to commence this weekend. Hair is half the look I think. I'm feeling big, teased, tossed about Brigitte Bardot inspired hair.

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