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LOTD: Oxblood lips! 2 ways

November 26, 2012 / / 3 Comments

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Good Cyber Monday to you!!

Did any of you guys brave the long lines for Black Friday??  I watched the madness on TV!! I just think that shopping is an online phenom now.  I just couldn’t tear myself away from the couch!! LOL!

I recently reviewed and recommended the Black Dahlia Lip Tar from Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics.  So for all of you who bought it, here’s a LOTD to show the versatility of this oxblood lip colour!

OCC Black Dahlia with M.A.C. Nightmoth Lip Pencil

So I used a dark wine lip pencil, Nightmoth from M.A.C., and lined my lips.  I then used a lip brush and applied a DROP of Black Dahlia on my lips.  I actually a used a few layers to get the deepest colour.  It dried to a shiny finish that was mostly opaque and not sticky.

This very bold and deep! Love it!  I paired it with a neutral eye shadow, winged liner and a light application of plum blush.

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Hot trend of the moment: Oxblood! A review of OCC’s Black Dahlia Lip Tar.

November 22, 2012 / / 7 Comments

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So OCC’s fall/winter 2012 collection is called Heroine, a homage to horror movie heroines.

Image courtesy of OCC Makeup

There are 6 lip tars, 6 nail lacquers, 2 loose colour concentrates and 3 new crème colour concentrates.  The standout colour of the collection is Black Dahlia.

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Black Dahlia

The new packaging!

I had to pick this up! Blood red, oxblood, deep berry, merlot whatever you want to call it is very on trend right now.  It’s very lush and opulent! I love it!!

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NOTD: Fall/pumpkin/Halloween nails!

October 31, 2012 / / 2 Comments

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Hey!

I found myself with lots of time as I was house-bound because of a hurricane called Sandy.  I am not really a Halloween person but decided to paint up the nails in honour of the day!

Halloween nails!

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Fashion’s Night Out is tonight!!

September 6, 2012 / / 0 Comments

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It’s also the launch of New York Fashion Week!  Needless to say that Manhattan is buzzing!

There is also FNO in other cities across the US and around the world.  Many beauty brands are bringing out limited edition or special edition items just for this night.

NARS Cosmetics has added two new products to their 413 BLKR collection, a Duo Eyeshadow and a Velvet Matte Lip Pencil.  Now available at the NARS Flagship Boutique NYC, online at narscosmetics.com and select retailers (Saks Fifth Avenue, Henri Bendel, Barneys NY, Lord & Taylor and Bloomingdale’s).

Image courtesy of PR

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There's a new kid on the block! OCC Skin: Conceal

July 25, 2012 / / 1 Comment
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This very good, indie, vegan makeup brand is expanding their product offerings.  They have added cream complexion products to their lineup.

Image courtesy of PR

From PR,
More than just a concealer, OCC SKIN: CONCEAL may be the only product you’ll ever need for complexion perfection! Tested behind-the-scenes by the artists at OCC for over two years prior to its release, it’s passed the pro’s test for ease of use, coverage and endurance. Formulated from the finest vegan ingredients available, OCC SKIN: CONCEAL also nourishes and hydrates the skin with Cocoa Extract, Aloe Leaf Extract and Vitamin E for coverage that feels as good as it looks! Perfect for any medium from Digital Photography and Hi-Definition TV to everyday use and wear!
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