Glamour Made Simple

 

Its no secret that I am a huge fan of Nars. Their superior color collection is second to none. Which is why this new 15-Year "Wild at Heart" Anniversary palette is so amazing. It literally has the best of the brand all in one palette....for eyes: Abyssinia, Alhambra (left), Ashes to Ashes, Pandora (right). For cheeks: Orgasm Blush, South Beach Multiple. For lips: Baby Doll, Red Lizard, Manhunt, Fire Down Below.

Boasting a powder blush in the famous shade, Orgasm as well as a cream blush and the best collection of reds to suit all skin tones to a perfect smoky eye palette...you absolutely can't go wrong with this palette. In fact these shades are all you need to "wow" your co-workers at this years' holiday party or your New Years Eve bash. Available for $75 at Nordstrom.com.

Nicciknows for Stila Pomegranate Lip and Cheek Stain

Lashplosion!

This is the weirdest looking mascara wand I have ever seen...and you should know, I've seen a LOT of mascara wands in my years. Its a spiky little ball and guess what else? It's AMAZING! It builds lashes and separates them quickly and efficiently. The aptly named Loreal Telescopic Explosion mascara is available for just $8.99 at Ulta.

How Do You Like Them Apples?

 

 

There is no question about it, rosey cheeks make women look younger, fresher and more beautiful. We are loving this Cheek Color Cream in Candy Apple from Paula Dorf. Soft and malleable, it can be applied and blended into the apples of the cheeks with your fingertips.  The company suggests using the Cream Cheek Brush for application.

It delivers a natural looking, transluscent glow which is perfect for most skin tones. If you feel like the color is too bright for you, you can always apply it under your powder or foundation. Available for $20 at Beauty.com.

Holidorable!

Behold! MAC Holiday 2009 Collection has launched....aptly named Magic, Mirth and Mischief, this collection is holi-dorable! Mineralized eyeshadows (I love the shade It's a Miracle), eye pencils, lipsticks (including a stunning shade called Suprise Me), glittery glosses and creamy glosses (check out Boy Bait), nail polishes and shimmery blushes!

Available at MAC Cosmetics. Ho ho ho! 

Revolutionary Lip Color

This new long wearing laquer from Chanel is absolutely amazing! We heard about it from several makeup artists before trying it ourselves and the product exceeded all of our expectations! The Rouge Allure Laque collection from Chanel Beaute boasts 8 glamorous shades (we particularly love Mandarin and Coromandel).

The product delivery is like that of a lip gloss but the result is much more....its a full pigment, full color lipstick that lasts all day! The best part is that it's unbelievable comfortable to wear. My lips felt moisturized the entire time I had it on. I honestly want to go back and purchase every single shade! We hope this product is here to stay, but in the meantime, Nicciknows recommends picking at least one of these up ASAP!

Available for $32 at Nordstrom.

Evolution of Style

Styles come and go....trends are here today, gone tomorrow. I was shopping today and saw Vivienne Westwood JELLY SHOES! Remember those? They were my obsession...in 8th grade! And now, they are back. Similarly, the Fall collection from Shu Uemura is "Primetribe" and revisits many of the trends from days past, with a new an sophisticated twist. From the Painting Gel Eyeliners in turquoise and citrine (bright yellow) to the Primal Color eyeshadow sticks, bold, bright colors are back in a big way! All items available at Nordstrom.

LA Dating Blog!

Hi beauty mavens,

Happy Weekend!

I wanted to give you a heads up about a great, new L.A. dating blog called Three Day Rule. It's so cool, filled with local spots to meet your type of man as well as funny, anecdotal stories that any of us out there on the dating scene can relate to!

Enjoy!
xo,
Nicciknows

Nars Greatest Hits!

The "Best of Lip" palette is just what the doctor ordered for Fall! It has everything you could ever need for a flawlessly chic look for the season. Top shades include Copacabana, Chelsea Girls and Dolce Vita. Bottom shades include Orgasm Multiple, Eros and Red Lizard.

Carry this in your bag all season....you can't lose! Available for $50 at Nordstrom.