Stila Sun Bronzing Powder

The other day I finally ran out of the Laguna side of my NARS Orgasm/Laguna Blush/Bronzer duo (only took 1.5 years of using it every day!). Instead of purchasing a new one, I dug into my makeup box to find another option. Out popped Stila's Sun Bronzing Powder with SPF 15. I think I bought this awhile ago, either on recommendation or on a whim at Sephora, but regardless I never used it more than once or twice. Not sure why, because it is a great substitute. I have the darker shade and even on my very fair skin, it gives just a touch of sun.. without the cancer! At $28 it is a little more affordable than the NARS anyways. But using up what I already have is half the battle.

Bronze Lovely!

Stila Shine on Gift of Glaze

Can a girl ever have too much lip gloss? Um, the answer would be no! These Stila Lip Glaze click pens are a great thing to have around in multiples. Through one in each purse, bag, and a few at your desk! The set of 6 available just during the holidays is only $22 and it contains some of Stila's best selling shades and a few new ones. They taste as good as they sounds, promise!

Set includes:
- Vanilla (pearly nude)
- Brown Sugar (shimmering golden nude)
- Raisin (shimmering golden plum)
- Grapefruit (frosted pink)
- Apricot (melon nectarine)
- Gumdrop (vibrant pink)

Gift Lovely!

This Summer Love Your Lips With Stila

I'm sitting here being lazy while my mom and aunt pick, pit, and prepare cherries fresh from the garden tree. Yum. I should go help but instead I'm blogging away. So when I came across Stila's Cherry Crush, I thought "How fitting?!" This click pen doubles as a lip and cheek stain. I love the idea of staining yourself with cherries, just not on your clothes. And it happens to be a part of some great deals on stilacosmetics.com

You can get Cherry Crush with free shipping by using the code CHERRYCRUSH at checkout. Or, if your looking for some new lip looks to add to your life, check out their Summer Lovin' deal to get your lips a different look each day of the week. Order one of each of the following and use the code LIPDEAL at check out for a free lip brush and free shipping:

Monday: Lip Glaze, Stila's ever popular lip gloss in a pen brush. Each color has a different flavor, so pick your pout color carefully! I'd go for the Grapefruit, a frosted pink, myself!

Tuesday: Lip Pot: These light tints provide a hint of color with a ton of moisture in a cute little pot. I'd get Madarine for sure!

Wednesday: Lip Polish: If you like one step makeup, this is for you. A lip color and gloss in one, you get your look taken care of in one fell swoop. I just love Glisten, a shimmering pink nude.

Thursday: SPF 20 Shine Lip Color: This summer you need protection, without sacrificing your look. This will give you the shine you want with the protection you need. They are scented with vanilla to make you as kissable as ever. I want Anna, a medium sheer antique rose.

Friday: Cherry Crush: This multipurpose stain actually reacts to the pH levels in your skin to give you the perfect flush. Yum.

Saturday: Plumping Lip Glaze: Perfect for when you head out on the town, this gloss packs a punch of vitamins and peptides to give you a big sexy pout while freshening your smile with a variety of minty flavors. I am dying for Minty Mint, a soft gold color.

Sunday: Long Wear Lip Color: Housed in a handy no-sharpen pen, this lip color is made to last without drying out your lips. A kind of combination lipstick and gloss in one, it is so easy to apply because of its small pen-like tip. I'd get Serenade, a gold red.

See the promotion for full details, but most importantly this offer may expire at any time to act fast!!!

Lip Lovely!

Favorite Mini Beauty Items

Whenever I shop at Sephora, I am always tempted by the little bins lined up next to the register. They are full of small sized of great products to try and test. Some of my favorites are:

Philosophy Purity Made Simple To Go ($10): A great face wash in the perfect size to take on trips or an overnight bag. Although, at 3.5 oz, its too big to bring a plane... stupid TSA rules!

L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream Travel Size ($10): A perfectly wonderful hand cream to keep in your purse. It's small yet powerfully moisturizing.

Tocca Candelina Travel Candle Collection ($16 each): These candles are the perfect addition to any travel bag. To add a touch of comfort to a lame hotel room, light one while taking a bath or getting ready for a night out. My favorite is Celopatra, a clean, fresh scent.

Stila's Jade Blossom Perfume Solid ($20): I love the concept of perfume solids. A quick, easy dap and you smell fresh as a garden party on a summer day.

Vacation Must-Haves

I'm about to go on a lovely little getaway before I start my new job and I am sooo excited. It's been ages since I had a real vacation and even longer since I spent it on the beach! I leave extremely early Friday morning and so I need to start packing today. Of course, I am thinking about the beauty items that are a must have for a relaxing fun vacay in Cabo! Here are a few I know I'll be toting (and causing me to check my bag...grrr!):

Purpose Facial Moisturizer, Redness Reducing SPF 30: I love this face lotion because it is super gentle, won't clog my pores and has SPF 30! I don't really need to reduce redness but I trust Purpose to give me a gimmic-free face lotion that will protect me from the sun!

Coppertone Sunblock Lotion Oil Free SPF 15: This sunblock is an old stand by for me. It won't clog pores, it's waterproof, and its not greasy or thick like some other sunscreens out there. I put it on before heading out to the beach and then re-apply a few hours in and all I get is a nice golden tan, no burn! Wahoo! Can't wait to get rid of this pastey-whiteness.

The Body Shop's Body Butter in Coconut: I swear by this stuff as an after sun bathing soother. It smells tropical and delish and moisturizes the heck out of your skin after the sun has dried it out.

Stila Sun Bronzing Powder SPF 15: Since I'll be protecting my face from almost all sun, I want to bring along a lovely bronzing powder to mimic the effect of the mexican rays. This one is gorgeous and has added sun protection!

Now I just need to find the perfect sun dress and I'll be on my way to Cabo.... Yay!

Getaway lovely!

Stila V-Day Promo

Looking to stock up or your Stila favorites? Or maybe you need a little sale to nudge you towards trying something new... well StilaCosmetics.com has whatever you need and depending on how much you spend, you can get free shipping and some fabulous free gifts!

*Free shipping when you spend $25 or more (coupon code BONUS)

*Free shipping and a free lip pot in Baie when you spend $75 or more (coupon code LIPPOT)

*Free shipping and a free deluxe palette in Warm when you spend $150 or more (coupon code DELUXE)

They have some really great products for creating a gorgeous valentines look. Their suggestion for a bold cherry lip and soft sexy eyes is very pretty. So check out the sale... and remember, the free gifts are only available while supplies last... so get going!

Shop Lovely!

Holiday Shopping goodness

After Halloween, the stores will fill up with holiday gift ideas for the christmas season. In fact they already started, as I noted after my recent visit to Nordstrom. Retailers waste no time putting out sets of products with cute packaging perfect for those people in your life who may or may not need new makeup! Here are a few gift ideas I've scoped out already online:

Sephora's Fashion Week Live Set: This set includes a Stila Lip Glaze in Brown Sugar, Make Up For Ever Diamond Shadow in Diamond Black 307, Smashbox Mini Travel Photo Finish Foundation Primer in Original, Smashbox O-GLOW, Dior Diorshow Mascara in Black 090, Sephora Blush Me! Mono in Abricot Plaisir 6, all in a chic black sequined Sephora Brand clutch. All great products for the person on your list who wants to keep up with the latest trends on the runway. $79

NARS 9941 Artist Palette: A sleek, mirrored black compact with a wide variety of products to achieve quintessential looks ranging from the classic daytime neutral to chic evening glamour. It includes four shades of eye shadows, two shades of The Multiple, and four different lipsticks. Perfect for the girl on your list who needs a little push out of her makeup box to try something new and fun. $60

Best of Stila Gift of Glamour: A set of Stila's best selling products, perfect for creating glamorous looks for the holidays. The set includes a limited-edition Lip Glaze in Fruit Cake (golden rose), two eye shadows in Kitten and Barefoot Contessa, Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 in Shade 01, and Multi-Effect Mascara in Black. Perfect for a die-hard Stila fan or someone who's never heard of Stila, its just so cute! Be thoughtful of skin tone as the tinted moisturizer only comes in one color. $60

Gift Lovely!