Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Lipsticks Review and Swatches

I've been talking plenty about the Urban Decay collaboration with Gwen Stefani lately. The brand has released limited edition eyeshadow and blush palettes, lip pencils, brow powder duo and today I'm talking about the lipsticks. The Urban Decay X Gwen Stefani Lipsticks* are 6 shades designed and inspired by the famed No Doubt songstress in shades she felt represented her signature style (which is naturally why there are so many bold reds). I got my hands on 4 of the lipsticks to give you all some reviews and swatches. 

The Artistry Series Vol #2 | Laura Mercier (+ Giveaway!)

"Love Yourself Before You Can Love Someone Else"

-Laura Mercier

I'm thrilled to be bringing you all another volume of The Artistry Series, this time spotlighting the beautiful Laura Mercier. Starting out in a Parisian Art School for drawing and painting, Laura's career jump started in 1985 when she moved to New York to work for Elle Magazine. Then after a photoshoot for Vogue, she was hired on as Madonna's personal makeup artist (that might be when you know you've 'made it' so to speak!)
Celebrity name dropping aside (because Laura never actually had the desire to work with movie stars and pop princesses for her career goal in the beginning, she just aimed to make women feel pretty), I think the brand has to be one of my favourites simply because I know the products are reliably well made and make for effortless prettying up.  Keep reading to see what my must have Laura Mercier products are, as well as stick around to enter the giveaway (open worldwide!)

Weekend Round Up | This Weeks Posts February 15th-20th

Rounding up new product releases, post highlights and products I've got my hands on this week. Here's some of the best for February 15th-20th 2015.

Going Out of the Comfort Zone | Red Lips

I've never been a red lip kind of girl. I just never really felt it worked with my skin and complexion, though I'll admit, I didn't try very hard either.

I've discovered that orange tinged reds and corals look good on me, but never really went true red... until now anyways.

Weekend Edition | The Valentine's Face

Anyone who knows me, knows I wear makeup for myself and no one else. Having said that, I'm totally not above using a holiday (Hallmark or not) to inspire my look - heck, St Patricks Day is pretty much the perfect excuse for me to rock bright green eyeshadow, amiright? Here's the look I went for this Valentine's Day... it even includes the much expected (though not from me) red lip.