
holiday

Lust List: Holiday 2015 Head Start
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Christmas seems a lifetime away to me, but this year’s holiday beauty gift sets are popping up everywhere already.
Confession, I love to buy holiday gift sets for myself to try out new products at a great price, but they’re also great to give to others obviously.
Time for me to start getting my shopping list together.
Check out some of my favorite gifts sets that have come out so far…
SPOTTED: Sonia Kashuk Holiday 2014 Collection
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Lust List: Sephora VIB Sale 2014
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We’ve finally reached that wonderful time of year. The one time that our beloved Sephora actually has a sale *gasps*.
Sephora is offering 20% off for VIB Rouge members (those who spend $1000 or more in a year) and VIB members (those who spend $350 or more in a year) for the Holidays. The VIB Holiday sale kicks of November 6th and ends on November 10th. VIB Members use code GIFTVIB and VIB Rouge us code GIFTROUGE for shopping online or present your coupon in store so check your emails ladies!
I haven’t been doing a ton of makeup shopping lately but the VIB sale is always my favorite time to try some new things. Here are a few items that have caught my eye for this years VIB sale!
NEST Fragrance Collection Set ($38)- I’ve been wanting to own some NEST fragrances for forever now. Their scents are so rich and complex. This set is the perfect way to own a bunch and spend a little.
Sephora Formula X Nail Polish ($12.50) in Alchemy and Ombre Glitters– I’m new to the Formula X range but what I’ve tried so far I have enjoyed. They always have unique finishes and colors that draw me in!
Viseart Eyeshadow Palette ($80)- Yet another neutral palette that I’ve heard amazing things about.
SEPHORA All Occasion Eye Ensemble ($49)- Is there a such thing as too many eyeliners? I think not.
Laura Mercier High Coverage Concealer ($28)- Grad school has caused the return of my severe dark circles and I am in desperate need of concealer to look halfway alive. I’ve read some great reviews of this one so I may have to snag it.
Makeup Forever Artist Eyeshadows ($21 each, $34 duo, $44 trio)- MUFE reformulated their shadows earlier this year and they seem so luxe. I have to get my hands on some of these while they’re on sale or I’ll be waiting until The Makeup Show next summer.
Elizabeth and James Nirvana Mini Rollerball Set ($20)- Pretty sure these perfumes have reached cult classic status, I’ve got to get my hands on these.
Soap & Glory Full Clean Ahead Set ($25)- In case you haven’t noticed I have a slight obsession with smelling good.
NARS Blush in Mata Hari ($30)- NARS blushes are a staple, gotta stock up while they’re on sale.
SEPHORA Mini Glitter Liner Set– Just because my eyes need some sparkle for the holidays!

The Lost Files: NARS x Guy Bourdin Limited Edition “Coeur Battant” Blush
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“Couer Battant” is a bold medium-dark magenta with blue undertones and a matte finish. This blush is limited edition from the NARS 2013 Holiday: Guy Bourdin collection. Like all NARS blushes it is highly pigmented and requires just a light touch to get a good amount of pigment on the skin. It’s not the most unique shade on the market but (like everyone else in the world) I’m just in love with the texture of NARS blushes.
Unfortunately this blush is no longer available through Sephora.com or NarsCosmetics.com but maybe you can find it on Ebay.
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