New York Fashion Week Kicks Off Today!

Hello Divas!

Did you know positive energy is more powerful than negative energy?  If you don't believe me, just try it!

Today is the official start to New York Fashion Week.  I went two seasons ago and it was exhausting, exhilarating, beautiful and a once in a lifetime event.  Unfortunately, I have to work so I will not be in New York this season. Boo.  However, rest assured Luxetips will bring you the backstage and behind the scenes looks for Fall 2011.

For example, I just received word that ALL of Lancôme's national make-up artist including Daniel Martin will work together for the first time at the Chris Benz show.  Wowza!  Lancôme will showcase all of their new make-up for Fall 2011.  You know I love Lancôme and I can't wait to see the looks they create.

And if you don't know, Chris Benz is a fashion week sensation and is clothes are so creative and amazing.  I can't wait to see his fall line!

Photo Courtesy of Shopbop.com

Stay tuned for detailed beauty and style coverage of New York Fashion Week!

Toodles!

Win Lancôme New GWP Set "Love in Paris" $103 Worth of Products Plus Bag!

Hello Divas!

I hope you all had a fabulous weekend!

 Lancôme has new GWP is that is simply to die for!   Simply spend $32.50 at the Macy's Lancôme counter and receive this gorgeous bag filled with $103 worth of FREE Lancôme products.

Some of the items you will receive are best sellers such as Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate, Rénergie Lift Volumetry and of course the best Mascara of all time, Defencils. 

 

This GWP is simply beyond amazing!  And guess what?  The gracious people at Lancôme are giving one lucky Luxetips reader, the entire GWP set.  Wowza.  Simply leave a comment on this post expressing your desire to win this GWP set and I will choose a winner randomly via random.org.  A winner will be chosen on Friday, February 11th at midnight. 

Toodles!

The Power of Red Lipstick: Maybelline Red Revival

Hello Divas!

Remember, as long as you are living, you can change your situation.

As you Divas know, red lipstick is back with a vengeance!  It is well-known that red is a power color and the effect of red lipstick has been tested on men and they love it!!

I have had a tube of Maybelline's Red Revival in my make-up bag for over a year.  I am such a lip gloss junkie and never thought to pull it out.  But after a friend of mine started wear a fierce NARS red, I thought it may be time to put on that red lipstick!

I put on Red Revival and thought it was slightly to bright for my skin tone.  However, Red Revival is known to work with all skin tones and that is why it is the #1 selling red lipstick!  So because it was slightly too bright, I put on a layer of Lancôme's Phia Black lip gloss over the Red Revival.  The results?

The perfect true red lip for me!

Maybelline's Red Revival lipstick retails for $7.49 and can be purchased at CVS. Unfortunately, Lancôme's Phia Black was a limited edition and no longer available.  However, any sheer black lip gloss will do!

Lancôme spring color collection, Ultra Lavande

Hello Divas!

Well all I can say is life is very interesting.  I am simply trying to keep my head above water.  But all will work out in the end.  It always does.

When I opened my email last night, I had a message form Lancôme debuting its new Spring Color Collection, Ultra Lavande.  I just love the cool French names of each Lancôme collection.  This collection is gorgeous!  Lavender anyone?

This collection features:

Butterflies Fever compact blush. So beautiful and gorgeous!

Le Vernis in Violet Groove nail color. A pretty lavender.

Ombre Magnetique Disco Silver eyeshadow

Ombre Magnetique Ultra Lavande eyeshadow

Ombre Magnetique Disco Gold eyeshadow

Spring French Absolue lipstick

I am so eager to try the Ultra Lavande eyeshadow.  I absolutely love the Ombre Magnetique eyeshadow in Black Macadam.  It is so gorgeous!  Here is a pic with me wearing it.  Divine!

eyes closed.


Anyhoo.  This collection is available online now here.  


Toodles!

Winners of Tocco Fragrances and Lancome Defencils Precious Cells

Hello Divas!

Remember the song by Michael Jackson?  You got me got me working day and night!! That is my life right now.  I am very much looking forward to a much needed break this weekend.

Well John001 never contacted me, so the new winner of the Lancome Defencils Precious Cells Mascara is Renee R.  Renee contact me asap via email to claim your prize or you know what happens, it goes to the next runner up.

The winner of the Tocca Eau de Parfum set is Kalyn Johnson! Congrats Kalyn.  Contact me via email by midnight to claim your prize.

We have two more giveaways to go and I will get them done before Christmas!

Toodles!

Winner of the Lancôme’s Définicils Precious Cells Mascara!

The winner is.....Jennifer!

Congrats Jennifer!  You have until 12 midnight to claim your prize or it will go to the next runner up.

Please contact me via email.

Toodles!

Best of 2010 Giveaway Day 2: Lancôme’s Définicils Precious Cells Mascara

Hello Divas!

Take the time to be thankful and giving this Christmas.  This is what Christmas is all about.

Well we are on our second giveaway and it is a tube of Lancôme’s Définicils Precious Cells Mascara.  Precious Cells is simply the best.  I am in love with it and if you try, I am sure you will love it also.  Read my review here.

To enter, simply leave a comment on this blog.  The winner will be selected randomly via random.org.  Yes, I can't handle picking anyone.  I know too many of you!!

Contest ends tomorrow December 16th at 12 midnight.

Good luck!

Lancôme’s Définicils Precious Cells Mascara and Black Lash Friday Event

Hello Divas!

It is an early Sunday morning and I am up blogging and getting prepared for the week.  I am so thankful to God for all my blessings. He is so awesome!

I meant to write this post a while back, but it slipped my mind.  I don't know how because I wear this Mascara EVERYDAY.  I didn't think it was possible, but Lancôme created a Mascara that I know is better than the original Définicils. Amazing.  I have been wearing Lancôme’s Définicils Precious Cells Mascara since July and my lashes are insane right now.  This Mascara has given my lashes volume, length, and I have been losing less lashes.  Yep. No lie.  It seems to make lashes grow. 

I also discovered the trick to get crazy volume is to apply about 3 coats....2 coats is not enough.  But if you wipe the brush before applying each coat, it will give your lashes volume, definition, and length.  Here is a recent picture of my lashes with Precious Cells:

 

My lashes are just popping off the screen! I love it!

As I previously reported, Lancôme’s Définicils Precious Cells is formulated with nourishing apple lysate.  This formula is like "skincare for the lashes."  


Also, Lancôme’s is having a fabulous Black Lash Friday Event.  How cute is that???!!!  Check out the sale below.  I am definitely, buying more Lancôme Precious Cells.  Although it is $40, it is so worth it and look at all the extra goodies I get with this sale!

Toodles!

LANCÔME BLACK LASH FRIDAY EVENT

November 26th, 2010

Four lash deals starring Lancôme’s best-selling mascaras!

Définicils Precious Cells

SRP: $39.50

·         Définicils Precious Cells
·         Travel-size Cils Booster
·         Travel-size Bi-Facil
·         Full size Artliner

Ôscillation

SRP: $39.50

·         Ôscillation
·         Travel-size Cils Booster
·         Travel-size Bi-Facil
·         Full size Le Crayon Khôl

Hypnôse Drama Mascara

SRP: $29.50

·         Hypnôse
·         Travel-size Cils Booster
·         Travel-size Bi-Facil
·         Full size Le Crayon Khôl

Définicils

SRP: $29.50

·         Définicils
·         Travel-size Cils Booster
·         Travel-size Bi-Facil
·         Full size Le Crayon Khôl

NY Fashion Week Spring 2011: Victoria Beckham

since her very first collection, i've loved the collections Victoria Beckham has created. she keeps the aesthetic is true to herself, and it's so obvious every piece is something she would wear. for spring 2011, the chic momma incorporated some bright pops of color and played with more billowy silhouettes.


love this handbag! bold eyecolor created using Lancome Color Design eyeshadows in Trendy and Drama.

featuring shoes from Brian Atwood and the debut of her very first handbag collection (insert a Rachel Zoe catchphrase here, wink), each look was complimented by bold, purple shadow on the eyes and middle-parted hair that was mostly sleek-- a waving tool or curling iron was used to crimp hair at the midsection, for an unexpected pop of texture.


white is always fab for spring

what was Beckham's inspiration? she says, "this season we really have a minimal aesthetic, so we're really focusing on the seaming to help with the details. i'm celebrating a woman's curves this season-- it's all about shape. women want to look sexy in a minimal way. it really does bring out the best in a woman's body."



to see the entire collection, visit style.com


xo
source: stylelist.com; images: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images North America

Lancôme’s & Macy's End of Summer Deal: Happy Labor Day!

Hello Divas!

I hope you have been having a fabulous 3 day weekend!  I have been organizing and purging the old. I am getting ready for a beautiful Fall season.

Today's post will be brief because it is a holiday and I gotta get back to organizing and cleaning. LOL!  But I came across a fabulous Labor Day sale that I thought you Divas would enjoy.  If you are out and about shopping today, you may want to check out the Lancôme counter at Macy's.  Lancôme has an AWESOME Gift With Purchase deal.  If you spend $32.50 on any combination of Lancôme products, you will receive the following:

• A gorgeous makeup bag of your choice in red, white or black

• Your choice of 6 out of 11 Lancôme favorites in deluxe sample sizes.

The sale ends today, Monday September 6.  If you have never tried Lancome products and want to take advantage of this sale, I would recommend Defencils Mascara, the number luxury mascara in the world.  Also, I would try any of their Juicy Tubes lip glosses.  The smell good and look gorgeous!


Toodles!

Lancôme’s Ageless Minérale Blush in Brilliant Berry: My Review

Hello Divas!


I hope you are having a truly fabulous Monday!  Mine has started off right!

I have been trying out a new blush and I am in love with it!  Now everyone knows that I am a NARS blush junkie and I collect them like candy.  However, Lancôme has a new mineral sheer blush that I have been using for one month and it is fabulous!

Lancôme’s Ageless Minérale Blush contains pure mineral pigments and is fragrance free, oil-free, and talc-free.  It is safe for sensitive skin and as a person that has extremely sensitive skin, I did not experience any irritation from using this product.  Any beauty product that does not break me out is always a winner in my book.  But more importantly, it just looks amazing on my brown skin.  The color is sheer but the color pops and gives the most radiant touch to your cheeks.  Take a look!

The color I am wearing is Brilliant Berry and as you can see my cheeks have that rosy look that we all crave.  I wear this blush and it just brightens my face.  And it lasts all day, even in this 102 degree heat we are experiencing in Georgia.  When I come home in the evening, my cheeks are still glowing.  As a matter of fact, Lancôme claims it wears for 6 hours. 

Lancôme’s Ageless Minérale blush comes in several colors that compliment a wide range of skin tones.  It retails for $29 and you can purchase it online here. 

Toodles!

Disclaimer:  Lancome provided this product for review.  However, my opinions are mine and based on my personal experience with the product.

Lancôme's French Coquettes fall collection. Gorgeous!

Hello Divas!

I hope your life is filled with so much beauty and love! Life is beautiful!

Yes Divas it is that time again, Fall Collections. The month of August brings us the introduction of Fall make-up, clothing, shoes, and other accessories. I love Fall because it means I get to shop for new clothes! Yes!

My favorite luxe beauty brand, Lancôme, has just released their new Fall Collection entitled French Coquettes. I so love the name! Lancôme artistic director Aaron De Mey, created this collection that embodies "French Glamour." The collection features deep plums, shimmering charcoals and sophisticated nude. All of these colors look amazing on brown skin, so I am stoked!

Notables from this collection are:

La Rose Deco, a multi-color powder compact for subtle radiance.

Ombre Magnétique, a gel-like shimmery eye shadow that can go on lightly for a touch of shimmer or heavier for full-on drama. Divas this shadow is all the rage and it is already on back order. However you can sign up now for the waiting list here. Wow!

Le Vernis Nail Trio “Kissed By Paris,” a set of three mini polishes. So cute!

I have to have the La Rose Deco powder compact. I have some amazing compacts from Lancome and they are the best. This has to be part of my collection.

The collection is available now at Lancome's website and will be in stores August 15th.

What are your favorites from the Collecion?

Winner of the Lancôme’s Définicils Precious Cells Mascara

Hello Divas!

I hope you Divas are having a blessed and beautiful Sunday.

The winner of the Lancôme’s Définicils Precious Cells Mascara giveaway is Tamar!

Tamar please contact me via email within 24 hours to claim your prize.

Thank you to everyone who entered.

Toodles!

Lancôme’s Définicils Precious Cells Mascara: My Review

Hello Divas!

I hope your life is filled with love and beauty.

As you know, I am having a contest on Luxetips.com giving away a tube of Lancôme’s Définicils Precious Cells Mascara.  Lancôme sent me out of tube to try and the following is my review:

I have been using the Mascara for almost a week and overall I am pleased.  Définicils Precious Cells reminds me of a more creamier version of the original Définicils.  It gives crazy length, but I did not see as much volume as it claims.  If you want unbelievable volume, stick with Hypnose.  The helix-shaped brush is super cool.  It allowed me to coat every lash..even the tiny inner corner lashes.  I loved that.  Notably, the Mascara does not run.  At the end of the day, even in the stifling humid heat, the Mascara stayed in place and did not cause black eyes...running Mascra. LOL!  But I believe the best feature of Définicils Precious Cells is that my lashes are soft and flexible and not hard.  The creamy formula infused with nourishing apple lysate, definitely kept my lashes conditioned and nourished.  I guess the soft and flexibility of the Mascara is what reduces lash lost as Lancôme claims.  As I stated before, skincare for the lashes! Nice.

I am going continue to use Définicils Precious Cells instead of my original Définicils.  I am really enjoying the slight change.

Remember you can purchase Définicils Precious Cells exclusively at Nordstroms.  It retails for $29.  Or if you like enter here to win a free tube to try. 

Toodles!

Win a tube of Lancôme’s New Mascara! Définicils Precious Cells

Hello Divas!

I hope life is treating you fabulously!

When I received the news about Lancôme’s new Mascara, Définicils Precious Cells, I was jumping for joy! Literally.  Especially when I realized the new Mascara is an amazing enhancement to Lancôme's all time best Mascara, Définicils.  I discovered Lancôme because of Définicils.  It is my favorite Mascara. Period.

Lancôme states, "Définicils Precious Cells is the first Mascara to regenerate the condition of your lashes and minimize lash loss.  The Mascara's creamy formula and helix-shaped brush claims to define and create volume lash by lash."  Wow!  I know Définicils defines every lash and lengthens my lashes like crazy, so I can't wait to try Définicils Precious Cells.

Définicils Precious Cells contains the nourishing apple lysate.    Lancôme uses this ingredient in their famous Absolue Precious Cells skincare collection.  So basically this Mascara is like amazing skin care for your lashes. Love it.

At this moment, Définicils Precious Cells is available exclusively at Nordstroms and retails for $29.00. It will officially be available everywhere else in August.  However, Lancôme is offering one lucky Luxetips.com reader a tube of this ground breaking Mascara right now! Yep.  Simply leave a comment on this blog telling me why you want to try this product!  Contest starts today and ends on Friday, July 16th at midnight.

Also I will post a review of my experience with the Mascara very soon. Stay tuned!

Toodles!


Disclaimer:  Lancome is sending Luxetips.com a tube of the Mascara to try also.  This post is simply to inform readers of the product and a chance to win a tube to try themselves.  This post is simply informative and is not based on my opinion or experience with the product. 

Taraji P. Henson wears Lancome at the BET Awards!

Hello Divas!

Regardless of what state you are in, you can always turn it around! Yep!

Well I did watch the BET Awards on Sunday night.  Some of the performances were phenomenal while others were lack luster.  You know I just wish they would make the artist do the clean version instead of bleeping out the entire song.  But I really wanted to see the fashions and make-up.  Notable looks: Monica's make-up was INSANE! Flawless! I loved Lauren London's hair color and Taraji P. Henson looked AMAZING!  I loved her hair, make-up, and her silver dress.  However, I did not know until yesterday that a host of Lancome products were used to create her stunning look.  You know I love Lancome, so it was a pleasant surprise.  Taraji and I are about the same brown shade, so you know I have to copy this look!

Lancome Products used were:

Color Fever Gloss in Delirium, a nice pretty pink shimmer
Color Design Lipsick in Natural Beauty and Color Fever Gloss in Inferno (BET Afterparty)

Lancome Defincils Mascara in Deep Black (Red Carpet)
Lancome Hynose Drama Mascara in Excessive Black (After Party)

Ladies if you have not tried Hynose, it is a must! Big dramatic and curvy lashes!

Toodles!

I AM AN AMATUER MAKE-UP ARTIST!

Hello Divas!

How was your Memorial Day weekend?  Mine was fabulous! I spent time with my family and friends and it was just lovely!

As a matter of fact, a good friend of mine, Jackie, was the keynote speaker for the 31st Annual Christian Women's Retreat and she asked me to do her make-up.  Of course I said yes because in my mind I am a celebrity make-up artist! LOL!  Jackie also has a fabulous blog entitled, after the alter call, that discusse the issues Christians face "after the alter call."  It is a great read!

Well here are the results!

She was very pleased with the results!  I went for a professional crisp look but with a little pizazz.  I really love her eyes!  I think they are the best I have ever done.

Of course I used mostly Lancome products. Why? Because they are just darn good! Specifically, I used:

Face

Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Foundation in Suede 2(w)
Nars Blush in Lovejoy
Lancome Tropiques Mineral Bamboo Bronzer on top of Nars Blush and all over face.
Benefit Cosmetics Lust Duster in Nugget as a highlighter.

Eyes

Lancome Color Design Sensational Effects Smooth Hold Eyeshadow: the color "Makeover," (a intense metallic pink) all over lid, "Drape" on the brow bone.  I used Lancome Tropiques Mineral Bamboo Bronzer in the crease of her lid. I also lined her bottom lashes with Lancome "Makeover" eyeshadow and used Lancome Kajal eye pencil in Gold Blaze in the inner corner of her eyes.  Of course I finished her eyes with Lancome Defencils Mascara. Classic.

Lips

Mac lip glass in Spite
Milani Easyliner in Dark Coffee

So what do you guys think?


Toodles!

Lancome Summer 2010 Collection: Tropiques Minérale Bamboo Bronzer

Hello Divas!

I hope you are enjoying life! Remember be thankful for your blessings!

I have not been posting as frequently as I have because this mama/entrepreneur/diva has a lot of irons in the fire. Good things, but a lot! LOL!

But I had to take a minute to share with you Divas my new obsession...Lancome'sTropiques Minérale Bamboo Bronzer.  I love it when I fall in love with a product.  Isn't it just gorgeous?

I just love the artwork in the Bronzer. Bamboo trees and a golden pink sun! Love!

This Bronzer is the bizness!  It is oversized, which I love.  The mirror is huge and I have plenty of Bronzer to take me through the Summer.  This Bronzer contains gold, peach, orange and pink highlights.  It creates the perfect tropical glow.  Plus it looks awesome on brown skin.  I use it as a blush and as a Bronzer. It is also great for my sensitive skin because it is mineral based.  No need to worry about breakouts. 

Lancome's Tropiques Minérale Bamboo Bronzer retails for $45...I know that is kind of steep, but you do get a ton of product! If you purchase it online between now and May 23rd you will get free shipping and two deluxe samples of Lancome's best sellers: Bi-Facil eye makeup remover and a Color Quad Eyeshadow.

Toodles!

Disclaimer:  Lancome sent me this product to try and although I absolutely love it, my opinion is based on my own personal experience and is true and not biased. 

Lancome Summer 2010 Collection: Miss Perfectly Pink Nail Color

Hello Divas!

I hope everyone is having a fabulous day!

Today's post will be quite short because I will let the photo speak for itself.

Lancome's Miss Perfectly Pink nail color is just that..perfect!  It is a pure bright pink that works well with any skintone.  It is super shiny and I discovered it dries very quickly.  In addition, Lancome claims the color stays and is chip free for up to 7 days.  Now I have not put that theory to the test just yet. But if the claims are true, I will be sure to let you know.

Lancome's Miss Perfectly Pink nail color is part of Lancome's new Summer 2010 Collection, Bronze Riviera Collection and you can purchase it here for $18. Love the packaging too!

Toodles!

Disclaimer:  Lancome sent me this product to try and although I absolutely love it, my opinion is based on my own personal experience and is true and not biased. 

Winner of the Lancome Earth Day Giveaway!

Hello Divas!

I hope you guys had a superb weekend!  I know I did!

The winner of the Lancome Earth Day Giveaway is Eve at Shopgurl101!

Rag & Bone Tee

Congrats Eve!  Please email me your information so I can ship out your Rag&Bone Tee and Lancome 100% Pure Organic Juicy Tube!

Toodles!