I'm Obsessed with Ciaté Sequined Manicure (Editors' Picks)

About the Brand- Ciate which was founded by UK-based nail artist Charlotte Knight, Ciaté® introduces innovative nail trends that push the boundaries of beauty. From intensely pigmented colors to designer-inspired manicures, Ciaté’s original polishes, textures, kits, and treatments will transform your nails into the ultimate statement accessory.

From Sephora:
What it is: A two-step innovative nail art kit that delivers a raw sequin-like texture.

What it does:
The Sequined Manicure™ was created by Ciaté’s Creative Director Charlotte Knight while styling an extravagant nail look to give an embellished dazzling finish, unachievable by regular nail polish.

This set contains:
- 0.45 oz Sequin Glitter Grip
- Sequins
- Little black brush

My Thoughts- Recently I had went on Sephora and found these Sequined Manicure Nail Kits by Ciaté and fell in LOVE! This is the brand that also has the Caviar Manicures Kits which is also Gorgeous but I just cant get over the sequin effect. So sparkly, shiny and not Overdone. Below I will list the kits individually with the names and prices. Overall I think that these are HOT & perfect holiday gifts with christmas right around the corner, what girl wouldn't want a sequined manicure makeover? XO Andrea *You Can Buy these at www.Sephora.com *

Tutu- Pink   $19.00 

 

Multi- Color  $19.00

 

Black and Gold $19.00  

Inspirational Fashion Quotes!

Here are some Inspirational Fashion Quotes! XO Andrea

Monday Makeup Favorite - Classic Mid-tone/Bright Red Lips

(Photo- Blake Lively)

 

So Red is a color every woman should try no matter if you are on the fair or deep side for skin complexions. Weather you are using a lip liner, lipstick, lipgloss, lipstain, or lip balm RED is just gorgeous. Now you do have to find a shade that matches perfect on you but I believe mid-tone bright reds look perfect on anyone exactly. Also I love Matte Red lips, I dont think shimmer is really a need when wearing this color. So there's my Monday Makeup Favorite. XO Andrea

Shop Online at NARS for the 2012 Friends & Family 20% Off All Orders Including FREE Shipping!

So like every year NARS is offering 20% off for their Friends and Family sale Online at their site www.narscosmetics.com so beginning midnight EST tonight through 11/27 11:50PM EST with code NARSFF2012 & did I forget to mention FREE shipping on any order! XO Andrea

Happy Thanksgiving!

GoodMorning, I am not going to write a really long post for ThanksGiving but I will say Happy ThanksGiving to everyone out there. Today is the day to be around family and share memories, Im thankful for my sisters, family and friends. I want everyone to smile today! Have a good one and I will talk to you all soon. XO Andrea

Photo Op: Selecting/Testing My Favorite Makeup Products for My "2012 Makeup Favorites of the Year"!

As of this week I am concluding my list for my top 12 makeup favorites of the year for 2012. It's kind of a lot of work but it's fun becuase some items I am testing over and over again but it can get kinda messy. So here's a sneak peak at my 2012 makeup favorites, Post coming soon! XO Andrea

A Peak Inside Loren Ridinger's Shoe Closet

I LOVE LOREN! She is an Inspiration to women I belive all around the world. I wanted to do a post on her closet since everytime I see her she's has on amazing pair of shoes so here is a peak inside of Internet Business Power House Loren Ridinger's shoe closet. Loren spends a lot of time travelling around the world to meet and motivate her teams, and she is a inspiration to me on both a business level and also when it comes to fashion! Loren a very busy business woman and her job titles are SVP of www.MarketAmerica.com, Creator of www.Loren'sWorld.com  which her her motivational and inspirational website on life, A Fashion Blogger of www.MyFashionCents.com (the name explains itself), Creator of makeup line www.Motives.marketamerica.com (Makeup Line) , Designer/Owner of www.LorenJewels.com , Creator of Cellular Laboratories (Skin Care Line) and Designer of the HSN Jewelry Line "Yours By Loren" at www.HSN.com ! Now take a peak inside of her shoe closet. XO Andrea (And Thanks To Loren for the RT)

ELF Cosmetics Studio Conditioning Lip Balm (Review)

 For $3, not a bad buy at all! The packaging to these lip balms are very sleek and isnt hard to open like some of the other products that ELF has to offer. I think these are very creamy and best used when applied with a lip brush. They are highly pigmented especially Peaceful Pink, Nice and Natural is good color for anyone of any skin complexion and Mellow Melon is just that must have "Pucker Color". These balms also have spf which is great if you are wearing this almost everyday to give you perfect lip protection. Now they dont have a bad smell at all and they dont taste like anything to me. Overall its glossy, NOT drying and comes in an array of colors, well just 3 which is better than just one. Do you like these?? At the end check out my overall review at the end of this post! XO Andrea

                                                                          (L-R Nice and Natural, Peaceful Pink and Mellow Melon)

Overall Review:

*Brand- ELF (Eyes Lips Face) Cosmetics / www.eyeslipsface.com
*Price- $3
*Best Use- When Applied with Lip Brush
*Rating- 5 out 5
*Would I Buy Again?- YES!

Fall/Winter Nails 2012- Purples and Teals Along With Gold Glitter and Hunter Green

For this season and the next I LOVE deep colors and also sparkly colors although spring and the summer are my favorite seasons. My favorite for this time of year are deep teals and hunter greens but year around I always wear purples and gold glitter. The teal and green make any outfit look dramatic just because its a deeper color which I like and purple is my favorite color so thats an all year long color I wear with again just about anything and if you want something really glam and make your look pop always use a glittery color not necessarily gold if you don't like the color of course but you have multi glitter, black glitter, purple glitter, red glitter, silver glitter ect. every color in the book has a glitter shade by almost any nail brand. So I hope you loved my nail picks for the Fall/Winter season! XO Andrea.

Monday Makeup Favorite - Bronzey Smokey Eyes

 

(Photo- Rachel McAdams, Model)

 

Happy Monday! So for this weeks Monday Makeup Favorite it's Bronzey Smokey Eye, this look can be worn day or night and just attracts a glow to your skin no matter what. It isnt too much and it isnt too overdone like other looks and almost any skintone can pull this off. This eye look just screams GLAM is a must for the upcoming holidays and it will go with any outfit you choose! Have a Great Day. -XO Andrea