Product Love: Sephora Favorites Give Me More Lip

Hello Lovelies! I was in Sephora the other day and this amazingness caught my eye. It is a Sephora Favorites Collection called Give Me More Lip. My biggest makeup weakness is lip products (I probably already own over 60 lipsticks and glosses), so naturally I would be drawn to this set. It retails for $59 dollars which is pretty darn good for 16 lip products, 4 of them being full sized. I snatched one up immediately since I had a feeling that these wouldn't last long.

The Sephora Give Me More lip is split into four color families: nude, pink, berry, and red and includes 4 products for each color range:

Nudes 
-Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick in Nylon Nude
-Laura Mercier Lip Glace in Bare Naked
-Stilla Stay All Day Liquid Lip Color in Dolce
-Buxom Full-On Lip Cream in White Russian 

Pinks
-Too Faed La Creme Color Drenched Lip Cream in Marshmallow Bunny
-Kat Von D Everlasting Love Liquid Lipstick in Backstage Bambi
-Smashbox Lip Gloss in Pout
-Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick in Never Say Never

Berries
-Stilla Color Balm Lipstick in Sonya
-Tarte Glamazon Pure Performance 12-Hour Lipstick in Inspired
-Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Strumpet
-Buxom Full-Bodied Lipstick in Menace

Reds
-Bite Beauty Hight Pigment Pencil in Pomegranate
-Hourglass Cosmetics Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Icon
-Make UP FOr Ever Rouge Artist Natural N45
-Kat Von D Foiled Love Lipstick in Adora
 

If you like what you see, run to your local Sephora store since I think they are already sold out online, crazy!  More pictures to come:) -Stacy

Essie Spring 2013 Resort Collection

photo credit : http://www.beautezine.com/

 

I don't know about you girls, but Spring is my favorite time of the year when it comes to nail polishes.  It is the time of year when companies come out with the prettiest pastels and brights and I find way too many polishes that I "need" to own.  Essie has hit is out of the park this spring with their Resort 2013 collection. I love all the colors but I am especially drawn the gorgeous aqua color called In the Cab-ana. It is essentially a tropical vacation in a bottle and I can't stop staring at my hands. It is super opaque and I only painted one coat in the picture below which is amazing! 

I also added Essie's Set in Stones to my ring finger for an accent nail and I have recieved so many complements on my nails! If you are interested run out and get one because they seem to be very popular and I had a hard time tracking one down. If you have any must have spring polishes, please leave your recommendations in the comments. 

Hi everyone! I hope you are having a great week so far. I have been super bad with lack of blog posts for a very long time, but I want to start posting again and share my love of all things beauty and fashion! In the mean time, follow me on instagram because I am always posting new stuff on there. My instagram name is: atouchofgloss  I hope to see you all there!
xo- Stacy

My First Julep Experience

Hi Lovelies!  I am a self proclaimed nail polish addict and I love checking out the newest colors and trends.  I had heard about Julep a while back, thanks to youtube and beauty blogs, but I never got around to trying it.  

Julep is a monthly  subscription service that chooses nail polishes that reflect your style based on a style quiz.  If you are not crazy about the colors, you can view all of the style profiles and pick the one you like best!  I believe it is $19.99 per month but I received my first box for one cent by using the coupon code: color2012

Anyways, the box came in less than a week and here is what I got:

My style is Boho Glam :)

 

 The Packaging is super cute!

My package came with two polishes and a foot creme

Now on to the nail polish:

Sasha- a fresh cantaloupe, melon creme

Toni- Greige with a hint of lavender creme

The colors are both really pretty in person and true to their descriptions.  I love creme finishes!  I have not yet tried Sasha but I am currently wearing Toni on my nails below (w/ Sephora by OPI Only Gold For Me as my ring finger accent). It was easy to apply and I only needed two coats for full opacity.  

 I really like the Julep Nail Polishes and think they are good quality.  However I am not sure I want to commit $19.99 a month to the service on top of my impulse Essie and OPI purchases.  I may do another month or two and then decide....stay tuned :)  Have you tried Julep? Let me know what you think.

P.S. if you are interested in trying Julep, click the Boho Glam button on the bottom of this page which will take you directly to the site.

A Touch of Gloss is back in action!

 photo credit:http://www.etsy.com/listing/95387241/keep-calm-and-sparkle-on-11-x-14

Hi Ladies! I am sorry that I have been M.I.A. for so long!  I have been busy with a lot of stuff but I can't wait to get back to normal posts!  Hope everyone is well :)

Fab French Nails

Hi Ladies! I was playing around with my nail polish and came up with this amazing nail look that I just had to share. French nails look so classy, and using glitter as the french tip definitely takes it up a notch. I have gotten so many compliments on this look and it was super easy to achieve.

I used two Essie colors for this look:

• Topless and Barefoot
• Set in Stones

First, paint two to three coats of Essie's Topless and Barefoot on your nails until they are opaque. Next, take Essie's Set in Stones and lightly drag it across the top of each nail to draw the tip. The glitter makes the application pretty easy because it looks precise if the overall line is even. You can also go over it and touch up the line with more glitter if necessary. Let your nails dry for ten minutes or so before painting on a clear top coat to seal in the glitter....and voila, beautiful french nails with a kick!

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter

Hi Ladies! Revlon has served up another win with their amazing line of Colorburst Lip Butters! I am in love with them! Virtually every beauty blog has mentioned these as they take the beauty world by storm.

These lip butters are offered in a wide range of colors (20 shades), which is dangerous for makeup addicts such as myself. I originally purchased only two because I wanted to see if they lived up to the hype. They were so amazing that I went back and bought three more!

The formula of the Revlon Colorburst Lip Butters is fantastic. Made with ingredients such as mango, shea, and coconut butter, it is ultra-moisturizing. The Lip Butters go on very smooth, like a lip balm, and have the color payoff of a lipstick. They remind me of Dior Addict Lipsticks and Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Lipsticks. The Lip Butters have a very slight vanilla scent and no noticeable taste. Below I have applied the colors to my lips so you can see how they look on:

Creamsicle (pale peachy pink)

Cupcake (sheer cool pink)

Sweet Tart (bright candy pink)

Candy Apple (bright warm red)

Red Velvet ( deep red)

Some colors are sheerer than others, but they are all somewhat buildable if you desire more color payoff. I particularly like Red Velvet for a special occasion lip color, and Cupcake for an everyday color. They have average wear and I find myself re-applying every couple hours.

If you have not yet tried any of the Revlon Colorburst Lip Butters, you are missing out! They should be available in most drugstores by January 2012.

Have you tried the Revlon Color Burst Lip Butters?

Glitz and Glam: Fabulous Holiday Nails

Hi Ladies! Do you have a holiday party to attend and want to kick it up a notch? Try this glamorous party look that I came up with. I used Gold Coin by Revlon as my base color. It is a beautiful, soft white-gold metallic shade. Gold Coin is fairly opaque so I only used one coat. This polish was easy to work with and dried pretty fast.

After waiting a couple minutes, I topped it with Sephora by OPI's Only Gold For Me. This polish is absolutely gorgeous. It is a clear polish with chunky and micro golden glitter flecks.

Only Gold For Me is also super pretty on its own for a more understated look. I absolutely love this combination for any holiday event. It is super glitzy and gives a jeweled effect to your nails.

So slip on a cocktail dress, rock some bold red lips, and have a fabulous night! What are your favorite holiday nail polishes? -xoxo, Stacy

Face and Outfit of the Day

Hi Ladies! I wanted to do a face and outfit of the day for you since I have not done one of these in forever! I wanted to keep the look neutral enough for daytime, since I wore this look to an afternoon event, but you can easily transition it into an evening look by adding some dark brown/black eyeshadow in the outer v part of the eye.

Products Used:

Eyes:

• Mac Painterly Paint Pot
• Mac All That Glitters
• Mac Sable
• Mac Shroom
• Urban Decay 24-7 Pencil in Zero
• Loreal Telescopic Mascara
• Ardell Lashes 125
  

Face:

• Palladio Herbal Primer Potion
• Nars Sheer Glow Foundation
• Mac Studio Finish Concealer
• Mac MSF Natural
• Mac By Candlelight MSF
• Nars Orgasm the Multiple
• Mac Blush in Hipness
  
• Clinique Almost Bronzer

Lips:

• Gosh Darling Lipstick
• Mac Forever Hip Lipstick

Nails:
OPI Rumple's Wiggin'

First I applied primer. foundation, concealer, and powder to my face. Then I primed my eyes with painterly paint pot. Next I applied all that glitters on my lid, sable in the crease, and shroom as my brow bone highlight. After that I lined my eyes with Urban Decay liner in Zero, applied my false lashes, and finished off with a little mascara.

I took a little of orgasm the multiple and applied it to my cheeks as a base. After that I applied by candlelight as my cheek highlight, hipness blush to my cheeks, and contoured with my almost bronzer. Since my lips have a lot of color, I used gosh darling lipstick to nude out my lips. To add a little color, I applied ever hip lipstick over top which created a nice coral lip.


Outfit:
Karma Necklace by Dogeared
Olivia Moon Sheer Top
Kut Trouser Jeans
Michael Kors Watch
Express Bracelets


Thanks for stopping by! xoxo-Stacy

What I am loving: Jewelry

Hi Ladies! This is not makeup related, but I wanted to share a piece of jewelry with you girls. I have been on an Etsy kick lately, and I found a seller that makes gorgeous jewelry. For those of you who do not know what Etsy is, it is an online website where people sell handmade items, such as jewelry and art.

I came across the seller Classic Designs (http://www.etsy.com/shop/classicdesigns) who sells modern, celebrity inspired jewelry pieces that are beautiful and affordable. I ended up placing an order for the gold filled sideways cross necklace. I absolutely love this piece and it looks so pretty on. It complements almost any outfit and I love layering it with other longer necklaces . There are definitely some other pieces that I will be ordering from this seller in the future. If you like this necklace, you should definitely check out her store on Etsy.

This necklace was purchased by me and I am in no way affiliated with the seller, I just love her pieces :)

Katy Perry Nails!

Hi Ladies!
I went to a Katy Perry concert last week and it was amazing! In honor of the fabulous KP, my friend Ashley and I decided to do "Teenage Dream" themed nails (while listening to her CD on repeat of course). The nail look was super easy to do, and we got lots of complements!

The pink base I used is by Sally Hansen and its called bubble gum. Over that I layered OPI's Teenage Dream glitter polish and finished it off with my Seche Vite top coat. It was hard to catch the glitter in a picture, but this look was super sparkly and fun.

Below are a couple pics from the concert:

Teenage Dream

California Gurls

Thanks for stopping by :)

Essie Topless & Barefoot

Topless & Barefoot was released back in the spring with Essie's A French Affair Collection. I almost purchased it back then, but I was trying to cut back on cosmetic purchases so I passed on it. My nail polish collection has grown exponentially this past year!

Anyways, I kept thinking about it so I finally broke down and ordered it last week. Topless & Barefoot is a light nude creme polish that is more pink than beige. It is a very modern and sophisticated color for the nail. It is the opposite of flashy and makes for a very poised and polished look.

The application of topless & barefoot is a little bit streaky but after three coats my nails looked pretty good. It lasted a couple days before it chipped so it has average wear. This color would be perfect for anyone who wants an understated, polished look. Colors like this one are great for a professional environment where bright colors may not be appropriate.

Has anyone tried Essie's Topless & Barefoot? If not what is your favorite nude/natural nail polish color?

My Bronzer Collection

Hi Lovelies! I don't know about you, but summer is my favorite season. I love spending time at the beach and pool soaking in the sun. Although I enjoy tanning, I try to keep my face from getting too much exposure (we don't want premature aging!) That is why I love bronzing powders; they give a natural glow to your face without harmful side effects.

I have four bronzing powders in my collection:

-Physicians Formula Bronze Booster
-Mac Golden Bronzing Powder
-Clinique Almost Bronzer
-Nars Laguna Bronzer

All of these bronzers provide a nice all-over glow. I have had the Clinique Almost Bronzer the longest and it gives a very subtle bronzing effect. I purchased Mac's Golden Bronzing Powder last year from a collection and it's nice, but I don't reach for it all that often. Nars Laguna works well for an all-over bronzer or for contouring. You need to be careful when applying it or it can end up looking dirty, which is not attractive. Lastly, Physician's Formula is a pretty decent bronzer, especially for a drugstore product. It provides a really pretty subtle glow that looks very natural.



Above are swatches of the bronzing powders. I did heavy swatches so that the colors would show up well against my skin-tone. Although I enjoy and use all of these bronzing powders, I am always on the lookout for something better. What are your favorite bronzers for summer? Let me know in the comments below. Thanks for stopping by!