Spring Beauty 2010: Stila Cosmetics

while i'm thrilled that the fall runway shows are giving me a glimpse into the fabulous season that will be fall 2010, i'm looking forward to spring (no, not the heat, just all of the style and beauty treats that go with it, ha!).

Stila's Spring 2010 Collection features some fabulous little goodies that are already creating buzz-- can you feel the sunshine yet? take a look...




One Step Makeup

this product could quite possibly be a dream come true! it's a primer, foundation, concealer and powder all in one easy step! using 100% mineral pigments to deliver a high performance, high definition and long-wearing makeup, this formula offers medium coverage but is buildable and blendable. for some reviews, check out my blogger gal pals over at Beauty Junkies Unite and Beauty 411 who each recently featured One Step Makeup!





Jewel Luxe Lip Gloss Trio

Stila's glosses are amazing, and this set is something to take notice of. while the formula in these glosses contain mango seed, goa seed, and shea butters to offer moisturizing benefits, they also contain the brand's exclusive Gem Complex, composed of diamond, emerald, jade, ruby, moonstone, rose quartz, sapphire, topaz, amethyst, amber, garnet, mother of pearl, and opal-- talk about luxurious!





Jewel Eye Shadow Palette

i'm looking forward to trying this one out! each shadow shimmers and glistens with a perfect blend of pigment and pearl. these buildable shadows glide evenly onto the lids. transparent talc delivers excellent color release and all day wear.




Black Diamond Mascara

diamonds are now a lashes best friend! swirled with genuine diamond powder, this innovative mascara promises to lengthens and adhere perfectly to every lash, leaving them not only feeling soft and plush all day long, but glistening, bringing out the color of your eyes. paraben free. shades include: Black Shimmer, black with silver shimmer and Blue Shimmer, black with blue shimmer.





Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner

this marker-like liner was created to give even novice makeup artists the ability to apply a precise line of color like a pro. the formula is waterproof and goes on smoothly without skipping, smudging, or pulling, lasting all day.




Yumberry Crush Lip & Cheek Stain

the newest member to the crush family, Yumberry Crush is a light midtone pink containing a new superfruit called yumberry. these little fruits boast the highest amount of the most potent antioxidants, is 50 times stronger than vitamin E and 20 times stronger than vitamin C (can you say wow!). use this multitasker to give yourself the most natural-looking flush.


tell me: are you excited about this new collection? discover more for yourself at stilacosmetics.com.

xo
info and images courtesy of Stila

Create a Fab Date Night Look with Stila

Stila has made it so easy to create a gorgeous look for valentine's day (and beyond) with their exclusive Valentine's Day Set. with the products included you can create a beautiful and uber-feminine look-- eyes will sparkle, skin will look radiant and cheeks and lips will be perfectly flushed.

included in this kit:

Stila Black Diamond Mascara

Eye Shadow in Kitten

Cherry Crush Lip & Cheek Stain

All Over Shimmer *1


check out this video featuring Stila pro artist Sarah Lucero sharing her secrets for creating the date night look that's really perfect for any night out.




this set retails for less than half of what you would pay for each product separately-- an amazing deal, if you ask me! since these are all best-sellers, it's definitely worth it. visit stilacosmetics.com for more info.

xo

Stila Hydrating Finishing Powder

when it comes to makeup, i have fallen in love with Stila. i am especially loving their Hydrating Finishing Powder, a lightweight, translucent powder (olive, tan and brown skin beauties, don't let the light color fool you, this is invisible) that sets my foundation and leaves my skin looking amazing thanks to it's micro-encapsulated ectoin that gives time-released hydration to the skin.

Hydrating Finishing Powder works for all skin types; it absorbs oil and protects with meadow seed extract for antioxidant protection. my only gripe is the packaging. it has a mirror, but i can't use it since powder gets on it every time i close the lid to shake out more powder. also, there's nowhere to tap off the excess powder, so i have to be careful not to load up my fluffy brush with too much product for fear of wasting it. since i love the results so much, i'll continue to use it and will definitely be buying this when it runs out!

many thanks to Stila for giving me the opportunity to try Hydrating Finishing Powder! visit your local Stila beauty counter or stilacosmetics.com for more info.

xo

Shop with Stila on HSN!

attention Stila girls! tomorrow, tuesday, september 2nd and wednesday, september 3rd Stila will be on HSN! Stila Pro Jeanne Tamayo will be taking over the HSN airwaves, featuring exclusive Stila sets for HSN as well as insider beauty secrets!

you don’t want to miss it! here are the showtimes and scheduled products to be featured:

wednesday
september 2, 2009
5am - 6am

Universal Colors
Foundation Enhancers
Kitten Collection
Convertible Classics

wednesday
september 2, 2009
11am - 12pm

All in One Eye Pot with Brush
Kitten Collection
Plumping Lip Glaze Trio
Convertible Classics



wednesday
september 2, 2009
11pm - 12am

Foundation Enhancers
Bold Beauty
Kitten Collection
Plumping Lip Glaze Trio


thursday
september 3, 2009
8pm - 9pm

All in One Eye Pot with Brush
Universal Colors
Lip Glaze
Convertible Eye Color


click here for all the details-- enjoy and happy shopping!

xo

My Review of Stila's Mango Crush Lip & Cheek Stain is on A Girl's Gotta Spa!

i have been using Stila's Mango Crush Lip & Cheek Stain, and as you can see from the pics below, it creates a natural-looking flush to cheeks and a fabulous stain on the lips.





what i'm most excited about is the fact that my "official" review is on the fabulous beauty blog, A Girl's Gotta Spa! written by the amazing Shannon Nelson.

click here to read my thoughts on this new multi-tasker!

xo
pics taken by me :)

Stila Weekend Special: Free Standard Shipping!

hey all you Stila girls! today and tomorrow the fabulous brand is offering free standard shipping on any order. head over to the website and stock up on your faves. use code SURPRISE01 at checkout (one time use only*).

enjoy and happy shopping! :)

xo
*offer details:
how does it work? in order to qualify must buy something. simply enter the
coupon code SURPRISE01 during checkout. free shipping applies toward the $7.95 ground shipping only (express shipping is not included). offers cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts; no more than one coupon can apply per order. sorry, there are no rain checks on out-of-stock items, and this offer is not applicable to previously placed orders. offers are not combinable with the purchase of gift certificates. to prevent abuse, Stila reserves the right to cancel any order at any time. this offer expires at 11:59pm pacific on sunday, august 23, 2009

review: Stila Smoky Eye Talking Palette

Stila has some fabulous palettes that talk. no really, there's a button and a voice speaks to you regarding how to use it. amazing idea, and so fun! thanks to Stila, i have one in The Bronzes: pink champagne shimmer (base), bronze brown shimmer (lid), aubergine brown (crease/contour), deep matte brown (liner). i've been using it everyday for the past week and had to show you the results.



i love that all of the colors coordinate, yet can also be worn alone. when worn together the look is more of a dramatic look, but still works during the day.





i am so happy to have been given the opportunity to try this-- it's versatile, travel friendly and uber-adorable-- the holographic eye on the front is fab!




cute, huh?

find Stila's Smoky Eye Palettes on stilacosmetics.com and your local Stila beauty counter!

xo
pics taken by me :)