Clé de Peau Beauté's (for those of you who don't know) is a luxury skincare and makeup brand that is manufactured in Japan. The brand makes beautiful products, and acquired Amanda Seyfriend as the face of their skincare line. Not too shabby eh?

I went to a Cosmetic Executive Women event (aka CEW) and got a pretty killer goody bag. Much to my pleasure, this gorgeous lipstick from Cle de Peau was included! Check out the photos below, and what I thought of the product.






Now - down to the cold, hard facts about this product. The texture of this lipstick is so creamy and smooth. It feels so nice on the lips. The color is very intense and pops. It also has serious lasting power - I drank 3 cups of coffee and it basically looked the same as when I initially applied. The dry down is another thing I love about it - instead of wearing off in chunks or flaking, this lipstick just fades slightly and in a uniform way. It's just less glossy but doesn't look gross.

I've been fighting off a cold this week, and decided to throw this lipstick on this morning to lift my spirits. Safe to say it worked! I kept the rest of my makeup minimal (since I wore it to work) and just wore a base, a little blush and 2 coats of mascara. If you're wearing this shade, you need it to be the star.

I've only been a red lip wearer for about a year or 2 now. I was never fully comfortable wearing it out places. MAC's Ruby Woo broke that cycle for me (LOVE that shade) and now I like experimenting with other red lipsticks. I will definitely be wearing this shade again - it's a great color, it lasts, doesn't transfer onto things (coffee cups, teeth, etc) and is oddly moisturizing and rich.

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Orange is the New Black is my new addiction. My husband and I just finished watching the whole season on Netflix, and I am so sad that it's over! For those of you who haven't watched, the show is a comedy/drama about women in prison. The writing is smart, and the characters they created are so complex, interesting, funny, crazy, etc.

So why am I writing about a TV show on a makeup blog? To talk about the hair and makeup, of course! I know it's a TV show, and I have no idea what prison is really like for women. But the chicks in this show like to look their best, even in an orange jumpsuit and living in a jail cell. Enjoy!

After having long hair my entire life, I recently cut my hair. SHORT. And I am loving it. Once it grows a bit more, I really want to try something fun - more of a long asymmetrical bob. I just got my very first Keratin treatment yesterday (yay!) so my hair is on it's way to being healthier, longer and stronger. I can't wash it for 3 days (killing me, already) but once I do it's going to be so silky. And take a lot less time to blow dry. But anyway, back to the future haircut.

I've always been a "it's Britney, bitch" fan. Give me the sleazy "I'm a Slave for You" Britney, the sparkly diamond body suit Toxic Britney, hell, even the umbrella wielding bald Britney. She's had her ups and downs sure, but one thing is undeniable - she's had some major makeup and hair moments. Let's take a trip down memory lane and bask in the glory that is Britnasty.

I read an article today on StyleCaster about a "miracle" treatment called Oil Pulling. It sounds a lot weirder and tougher than it actually is.


All you do - swish a teaspoon or tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth for 20min a day, then spit it out. If you hate coconut, you can use a different type of organic oil.

Via StyleCaster, here are the benefits of doing such a simple task:

 "Some fans say they’re pretty much endless, but a few of the most popular are as follows: whitens teeth, strengthens gums, teeth, and jaw, prevents cavities and gingivitis, gets rid of skin problems such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, detoxes your body, cures hangovers and migraines, helps with sleep issues, clears your sinuses, helps allergy sufferers, freshens your bad breath, helps with pain issues, and more."

Um, sign me up. How does it work, you ask? While you're swishing, the coconut oil grabs onto bacteria and toxins that are in your mouth. When you spit out the oil, all the bad crap goes with it. So obv, don't swallow the coconut oil.

There have been other articles written about oil-pulling, but how do we know if it really works? Well, you guys are lucky to have me, because I'm going to test it out and blog about it! I'm not sure how long it'll take to see results, but I will keep you guys updated if you're interested!

I'm not sure that i'll be able to handle 20 whole minutes of swishing, so maybe I will start at 10 and work my way up. Might be a good activity when you're doing something else - taking a bath, dishes, watching TV, etc so you don't notice the time as much.

What do you guys think? Is this kinda crazy, or kinda awesome? Or both? Let us know in the comments section, I would love to hear what you guys think! Xoxo

Say what you will about the Osbourne's in general, but their makeup is looking on point and flawless in their new MAC Cosmetics ads.

Kelly in particular has really gone through a major fashion and beauty transformation over the years, and I have to say that I'm a fan. I really dig her hair color and edgy style! The played up eyes (which i'm sure are false lashes but hey, we could all use a little help!) and the pale lips are a good look on her. Sharon on the other hand looks pretty damn good for being 61 years old.

"I would rather lose a good earring than be caught without make-up." - Lana Turner

Greg and I went out last night to celebrate on of my very best and oldest friends! We went to a bar in NYC and celebrated with some booze to beat the cold. I feel like it's been ages since I ventured out of my apartment to actually do something FUN and social this winter, so I wanted to try something new with my eye makeup. I saw a photo in this month's issue of Allure for winged liner with just a touch of gold liner on the corner. I have been adoring everything black and gold, so thought it would be fun to change it up.



What I used:
Primer: MAC Paint Pot in Perky
Eyelash Curler: Sephora brand
Eye shadow:  Moonbeam (all over lid) and Quartz (inner corners) from my Laura Mercier Les Petits Bonbons Luxurious Baked Eye Color Palette (see the full palette from an older post here)
Eye Liner: Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Liner in Black
Eye Liner Brush: Laura Mercier's gel liner brush
Mascara: MAC's Hot and Naughty Mascara (two coats)
Touch of Gold Glitter: Urban Decay's Heavy Metal Glitter Liner in Gold

DIY!

• Prime your eye.
• Curl your lashes (hold down for at least 5 seconds at the base of the lash, then another 5 seconds near the tops of the lashes).
• Two coats of mascara, let dry for a minute or 2.
• Apply base and inner corner shadow and blend.
• Curl your lashes one last time with the mascara on. This will make your lashes stay curled for longer and make your eyes look bigger.
• Apply your black gel liner of choice. Make sure your brush is nice and clean so there's no chunks of old liner on there. If you don't like the shape of your wing, use a Q tip with a little water or makeup remover to fix it.
• After gel liner is completely dry, apply the glitter liner on the tip of the black wing. The Heavy Metal liner comes out kind of spotty and doesn't really make a clean line. Just keep applying until you achieve the look you're going for!

And you're done! Not overdone, just a little bit of sparkle. Here are some highlights from last night's antics:

A quick thank you to all of YOU pretty people for reading me. I can't believe that my little old blog now has 400 wonderful, fun, beautiful, makeup obsessed readers! Keep those comments and inspiration coming, you bring a smile to my face daily!


xoxo,
Makeup Majesty