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08 Jan 2012 5 Comments
I am going to use a word I loathe today. It is “lemmings.” I am experiencing lemmings. Serious ones. You know the ones that keep you up at night and get you researching online like there’s no tomorrow. (For those who may not be as familiar with how this is used in the beauty community, it means serious ‘need’ for something usually beauty related.) What have I gone gaga over? Three things: jewellery, perfume, and Urban Decay’s Naked Palette 2.
1) Jewellery: I go through stages with jewellery and accessories. For the past six months, I’ve been pretty minimal with my jewellery wearing mainly stud earrings. At a family Christmas party though, I had a life changing moment (okay,  maybe a slight exaggeration) when I put this necklace on. But seriously, I was insane over this necklace called the Femme Fatale from Stella and Dot. I felt like it was karma for us to meet. My cousin who is a Stella and Dot stylist (link!) was wearing it as part of her outfit, and seeing me staring at it, she let me try it on. Oh hello. Suffice it to say she didn’t get her necklace back that night, and I was giddy like a kid at, well, Christmas. These are the pictures to prove it.
The Femme Fatale is pricey at $128 but it is such a statement piece. It is trio of mixed chains, which I think looks amazing for evening (if I ever go out) or even day with a white t-shirt.  I was practically begging someone including my dad and husband to buy it for me that night. Sad isn’t it? They were smart and didn’t cave in. I’m not so smart and will cave in. Ordering it this month! After all it’s my birthday month so Happy Birthday to me, right? Since the necklace, I’ve been eyeing lots of jewellery online, including other Stella and Dot pieces, Kendra Scott, and now Jewel Mint which is now shipping to Canada.
2) Perfume: for years my signature scent was Chanel’s Allure. I haven’t worn it lately and have been resorting to Bath & Body Works spray in Dark Kiss. I feel it’s time for me to discover a new scent or scents. I got so many great suggestions from my Tweeps this weekend so my list is long. This will be fun research.
3) Naked Palette 2:  I heard the buzz about the launch of the palette and didn’t pay much attention. I tried to tell myself I have enough neutrals and don’t need it. But somehow this weekend I ended up on the Sephora site, and it happened to land in my shopping basket…along with a Viktor and Rolf Flowerbomb perfume roller. Why is it so easy to shop online?What are your lemmings? And why do we say lemmings?
by Michelle in Urban Decay Tags: Stella and Dot
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Hey everyone,
So I noticed that a lot of you must love Blair as much as me, because the style inspiration post I did on her a while back is one of my most popular ever. I’ve decided to show you how to get Blair’s chic hair and makeup look as a continuation of her uptown clothing.

1) The Hair
Blair’s hair is usually worn in loose, glossy waves and is almost ALWAYS topped with her accessory of choice: headbands! They lend a girly, stylish vibe to a basic wavy look.
Headbands inspired by Blair:

Hair Tutorial:
1) Start by applying a heat-protectant.
2) Curl hair with a 1-2 inch barrel curling iron, winding the sections away from your face.
3) Spritz hair with hairspray.
4) Comb through curls with fingers to loosen them up.
5) Slip on a headband and you’re good to go!
Hair and Makeup Products from the Drugstore:

2) Makeup
Blair’s makeup is similar to her hair in that it’s polished and clean. She sticks to matte, neutral colors to compliment (but not clash with) her bold look. Always chic, she steers clear of anything too shiny or bright.
Makeup Tutorial:
1) Start by applying a moisturizer with SPF for a smooth, moisturized base. (The look starts with healthy skin!)
2) Smooth on liquid foundation with your fingers for a natural, seamless look. If needed, apply concealer to under eye circles and blemishes.
3) Apply a bit of powder for a matte finish.
4) Swirl rosy color onto the apples of your cheeks.
5) Prime lids with eyeshadow base.
6) Using a flat shadow brush, apply a matte taupe color to the lid, a light champagne color to the inner corners, and a chocolate color to the crease.
7) Rim waterline (lower inner rim) with brown liner.
8) Curl lashes and apply 2-3 coats of black mascara.
9) Apply a berry/mauve lip stain and you’re done (in less than 10 steps)!
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