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Golden Globes 2014 looks and….oh…Happy New Year!

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Yes it’s 2014 and awards season has just started!  Last Sunday was the Golden Globes, which is thought of as a predictor to the Oscars.  I was just really interested in the fashion and makeup.  And waaaay before the show actually started, I was slayed, by Lupita Nyong’o!!  I thought that I was obsessed with Kerry Washington (I still love her), but this chick is flawless!!!!

When was the last time we saw a woman on the red carpet with a close cropped fade?? And that red dress??? The awards were over for me!  I cannot wait to see how her career unfolds!!

Image via Huffington Post

She wore a superwoman cape by Ralph Lauren and shut de place down!!!

Via The Grio

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Black Friday, Cyber Monday 2013 edition! Beauty, hair, fashion!

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The annual shopping chaos is here!  This is the perfect time to stock up on products or shop for the holidays! I personally will be rocking back and chillin’ on Thanksgiving Day and do most of my shopping online.  Ah gettin’ too old to be stalkin’ sales in the stores!  Utter madness!

Here is a list of some of the deals available between now and Cyber Monday, Dec 2nd.  I will add more as I get more information.

Follow me on Instagram and share your Black Friday finds!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, or your normal day!

  • AJ Crimson: Final day of sale!  Select BB+D creams are $7, 50% off of foundations.  Online.
  • BECCA Cosmetics: Friends & Family 2013. Code: FAMILY13
  • Butter LONDON: 20% off entire order.  Online. Code: CYBER13.  Ends Mon Dec 2, 11:59pm PST
  • Camera Ready Cosmetics: Offer: 20% off sitewide. Nov 27, 23, 29.  Code: crcnewlook  camerareadycosmetics.com
  • Cover FX: F&F Discount, online only, 20% off. Until Dec 1, 11:59pm ET.
  • Curlformers:  Offer: 20% off of all starter kits, styling packs and accessories.  Friday 29th Nov  – Monday 2nd Dec.  Online.
  • Eve Pearl Black Pearl Sale! Starts: Wednesday, November 27,  8:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (NYC Time) Ends: Monday, December 2, 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (NYC Time).  Between 40% and 65% off. Code: TGBP1113. Online only.  Check site for details.
  • Ginger+Liz:  Deal: $4 off of all G+L nail lacquers (excludes new lacquers and remover wipes).  Limit 2 per shade.  Wed 27 – Fri 29 midnight ET.  No code necessary
  • Inglot Cosmetics:  Online, 20% off all products (excl Freedom Palette System and accessories).  Free #77 (matte black) Gel Eyeliner with purchases over USD$80.  Nov 28th 3am EST –  Dec 4th 3am
  • Karen’s Body Beautiful:  Sale on the karensbodybeautiful.com, Target website as well as Target stores.  Save 25%. From Wed 27th Nov – Mon 2nd Dec. Code: BLACKFRIDAY
  • Koils By Nature:  Deal: 30% off all orders over $30, $3 shipping on US orders.  From Friday Nov 29th 6am ET –  Friday Nov 29th 2pm.  koilsbynature.com
  • Komaza Hair Care: Friday 29th Nov only, 25% off all orders.  Online.  Valid midnight EST to midnight PST
  • MAC Cosmetics:  Online only, one-day exclusive, Hautecore black matte black lipstick.  Friday 29th Nov only
  • MakeupMania: On Black Friday, Nov 29, 15% off of everything, use code: BFF13, Cyber Monday, Dec 2, Free Shipping in the US, code: CBM13
  • Miss Jessie’s: Offer: 40% off all their products & Free Shipping.  Online at their website, as well as Ricky’s NYC, select Target stores until 12/3
  • NARS Cosmetics: Offer: 20% off all orders online, with free shipping.  Fri 29th Nov @ midnight until Mon 2nd Dec  @ 11:59pm ET.  Code: NARSFRIENDS. Also available at boutiques, including new Soho location (124 Prince Street, NYC)
  • Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics: Debut of “LITTLE BLACK DRESS” Stained Gloss.  Black Friday to Cyber Monday, all orders over USD$50 will receive complimentary domestic shipping with the 50 states.  All orders over USD$75, will also receive a free “LITTLE BLACK DRESS” Stained Gloss.  “LITTLE BLACK DRESS” will be available permanently in the future at occmakeup.com
  • Ododo Originals: Online. From Nov 29 to Dec 2. Offer: 20% any purchase  of $35 or more. Code: BF2013
  • Ofra Cosmetics:  Deal: 50% off of all retail items.  Friday 29th Nov only.  On Cyber Monday, deal is 30% off all day.  Online at ofracosmetics.com
  • Oyin Handmade: Offer: 20% off everything.  Free Shipping $50 and over. Black Friday thru Cyber Monday 29/11- 2/12
  • Senna Cosmetics: Save 20% on online products.  Thru Dec 2, 11:59pm PST.
  • Sephora: Dealtopia offer: $10 deals, online and instores.  From Thurs 28th from 9pm PT.  Deals are $20 on Saturday and Sunday
  • Sigma Beauty: Free Shipping Worldwide (US Orders & International First Class Orders). Valid: Nov 28 12:00am Central Std Time  – Nov 29 11:59pm CST. Code: BF2013; Cyber Monday deal: Discount 20% off select products. Valid: Dec 2 12:00am Central Std Time  – 11:59pm CST. Code: CM2013  *Free E25 mini Blending Brush with purchases over US$30
  • Smashbox Friends & Family Sale: Offer: 25% off of orders of USD$50 or more.  Online. Code: HOLIDAY25
  • TGIN: Online, tginstore.com. Up to 40% off
  •  The Body Shop:  Online and In-store.  3 for $30 entire store.  Black Friday only. Nov 29th
  • YSL Beauty: Friends & Family Event. Offer: 20% of orders of $75 or more.  Complimentary shipping. Exclusively at yslbeautyus.com. Valid thru Dec 4, 2013. Code: FAMILY13
  • Zoya:  Thurs 28th Nov 6pm EST- Friday 29th Nov 11:59pm EST.  For orders over USD$72, Dream Big GWP, (a $118 value), includes (pic).  Code: DREAMBIG  Limit one per customer. Zoya.com Dream Big – These are holiday boxes in deluxe black gift boxes in combinations of 3 or 6.  Could be filled with any combination of nail polishes.  Over 300 to choose from!  You could also choose a pre-filled box.
  • Gap: Deal: 50% off all items on Friday 29th Nov, 40% off all items Saturday to Monday 2nd December. In Stores and Online

LOTD: Autumn/Fall inspired! Lots of bronzey/orangey goodness!

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So I attended the launch of the NARS Guy Bourdin Holiday Collection at the NARS boutique on Bleecker Street, and I was instantly drawn to the intense, saturated colours, especially for a holiday collection!  This limited edition collection features a new/special texture that appears in this collection only called Cinematic.  Actually it’s just they eye shadows and lipsticks, which allows them to be buttery smooth and highly pigmented at the same time.  NARS has amazing quality products to begin with but this just kicked the level up a few more notches.

Anyway, I don’t have a lot (or any as a matter of fact) copper-toned eye shadows, so I picked up this gorgeous colour Cambodia.

Cambodia Cinematic Eye Shadow by NARS

Swatch, Cambodia

Très riche!! A beautiful coppery, reddish brown colour!  Actually this texture reminds me of the previously released MAC Starflash texture.  Very finely milled, but pigmented and smooth.

So for this look, I decided to also combine my favourite eye shadow from the summer as well incorporating a little colour theory.

Here’s the look, that I previously posted on Instagram! Follow me here —-> NoireTropicalB

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Some badass lipsticks from Urban Decay! And some other new offerings!

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So for the colder months, Urban Decay has brought out a new, uber pigmented, uber creamy, long-wearing lipstick line called Revolution Lipsticks! I love the packaging and I have swatched some of these already and they are intense!  Lips are giving eyes some heavy competition this season!   I love  having options!  Check out pictures  of the new offerings!

Revolution Lipstick in FBomb

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