001 PETAL DIOR ROSY GLOW HEALTHY GLOW AWAKENING BLUSH - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Dior Petal is a finely milled pink blush. It features the Dior logo pattern embossed on top of the blush which is housed in a sleek silver case. Petal is said to be a universally flattering blush that reacts to your skin's chemistry and adjusts to create a look of naturally flushed, rosy cheeks. If it did, I sure didn't notice it. Petal is extremely powdery and quite messy. I wouldn't recommend this blush for those with really dry skin. It enhanced my pores, it was scratchy and dry upon application and afterwards there was nothing flattering about my complexion. Petal currently retails for $44 USD and contains .26 oz of product.

CREME DE ROSE DIOR SMOOTHING PLUMPING LIP BALM - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

During the winter months my lips get so dry and cracked that I'm desperate. I will try just about any lip product out there on the market - from lip balms, chapsticks, lotions, oils, or whatever is the most current lip product craze. So when I was at Sephora the other day, the Sales Associate recommended the Dior Creme de Rose. It is a smoothing plumping balm for the lips. Now there is a slight rose scent to this but it is so faint it is barely noticeable. The Creme de Rose currently retails for $27.00 USD, it contains .25 oz of product and is currently available in store and online at Nordstrom and Sephora.com.

Creme de Rose gives my lips that extra boost of moisture and really hydrates them. There is no waxy feel to this, just a smooth and creamy formula that is extremely lightweight. Wear time was about five hours and reapplication wasn't necessary. My lips stayed moisturized long after Creme de Rose had dissipated.

CHANEL SPRING 2015 REVERIE PARISIENNE COLLECTION - NOW AVAILABLE

Model: Vanessa Axente

Beauty blooms with a captivating colour collection inspired by the springtime gardens of Paris. Vibrant corals lend balance to wistful, satiny shades of pink, creating an enchanting spectrum of shades that range from delicate to deep.

Chanel Spring 2015 Reverie Parisienne (Parisian Daydream) collection - is a gorgeous collection which features a springtime color scheme of pinks, purples, greens and corals. For those who can't wait for this collection to debut later this month it has already been spotted in store at Neiman Marcus. So it will only be a matter of hours/days before it is spotted at other locations as well. Right now Macys.com has it up on their website but you have to search for the items (post will be updated as more info becomes available).

Now available online at Nordstrom and Chanel.com.

LES 4 OMBRES MULTI-EFFECT QUADRA EYESHADOW - $61.00 USD

236 TISSE FANTAISIE - coral, satin white, gray green with golden highlights, dark coppery brown (limited edition)

238 TISSE PARIS - pale rose, sheer ivory, medium rose, slate gray

STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF LONG-LASTING EYELINER - $32.00 USD

912 ARDOISE - intense grey

JARDIN DE CHANEL BLUSH - $55.00 USD

CAMELIA ROSE - varying hues of pink and rose

JOUSE CONTRASTE POWDER BLUSH - $45.00 USD

160 ANGELIQUE - light coral

ROUGE COCO SHINE - $35.00 USD

97 DESINVOLTE - vibrant red

98 ETOURDIE - berry fuchsia

ROUGE ALLURE LUMINOUS INTENSE LIP COLOUR - $35.00 USD

152 INSAISISSABLE - bright strawberry red

154 BADINE - fresh rose

ROUGE ALLURE VELVET LUMINOUS MATTE LIP COLOUR - $35.00 USD

49 LA PETILLANTE - intense coral

50 THE ROMANESQUE - elegant violet

LEVRES SCINTILLANES GLOSSIMER - $29.50 USD

192 FLEUR D'EAU - coral

194 CRAZY FUCHSIA - intense magenta

LE CRAYON LEVRES PRECISION LIP DEFINER - $29.00 USD

91 ROSE DELICAT - light rose pink

92 CAPUCINE - coral

LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR - $27.00 USD

641 TENDERLY - violet

643 DESIRIO - deep magenta

645 PARADISIO - pale green pearl

NEW! YVES SAINT LAURENT VOLUPTE TINT-IN-OIL

New! An amazing all in one lip color with a lip tint housed in a deep conditioning oil. Each unique color tint interacts with the lips on contact. It enhances the natural shade of the lips and creates a signature lip look that is as unique as the person wearing it. The color tint contains four essential oils - apricot, macadamia, jojoba and coriander (apricot kernel oil, coriander fruit oil, jojoba seed oil, and possiflora edulis seed oil) which offer intense hydration and leave the lips with a beautiful pop of color and a gorgeous glow as the oil dissipates.

"An ultra-stabilizing ingredient developed by YSL Beauté for its ability to disperse and solubilize colorants in oil. The Colour Link Diffuser envelops the colour pigments within the oil to dispense an ever-evolving burst of liquid lip colour. The oils slowly disappear but the pop of colour stays true."

Apply a thin coat for a natural look or apply several coats for an intense over the top shine with color. The longer the unique color tint interacts with the lips the more vibrant the pop of color.

There are a total of eight YSL Volupte Tint-In-Oil color tints to choose from. VIB and VIB Rouge members have early access to purchase them on the Sephora.com website. No worries if you are not VIB or VIB Rouge, these will be available starting around mid-January to early February 2015. Each color tint will retail for $32.00 USD, contains .20 fl oz of product and all eight will be available at Sephora and Nordstrom. I almost forgot to mention - there is a slight fruity scent to these (I believe passion fruit and mango) but it smells so delicious it shouldn't be a problem!

1 DRIVE ME COPPER

2 OH MY GOLD

3 UNDRESS ME

4 I ROSE YOU

5 CHERRY MY CHERIE

6 PEACH MY LOVE

7 CRUSH ME ORANGE

8 PINK ABOUT ME

RECOMMENDATIONS / FAV PRODUCTS FOR THE SEPHORA 20% OFF VIB AND VIB ROUGE EVENT

Need some help deciding what to buy during the Sephora 20% VIB and VIB Rouge event?  Every year I recommend the Sephora kits. You know the Holiday samplers for eyes, lips, nails and fragrance. They are perfect for those wanting to try a multitude of new products and they make great stocking stuffers too.

Lip product recommendations:

SEPHORA FAVORITES GIVE ME SOME LIP

For those that don't want to spend a lot of money on just one lip product this six piece lip sampler is only $25 USD. It's perfect for those on a budget and it contains glosses, sticks, tints and lacquers plus one full size product.

Available here: Give Me Some Lip

SEPHORA FAVORITES GIVE ME MORE LIP

I love this lip sampler set! It is the perfect way to try a multitude of lip products for just $59 USD. This 17-piece, must-have lip sampler set of sticks, glosses, liners, treatments, tars, liquids, balms, and creams in an irresistible array of red, pink, nude, and berry shades.

Available here: Give Me More Lip

Eye product recommendations:

SEPHORA FAVORITES DRAW THE LINE

This sampler set is a wonderful collection of various eyeliners in liquid, gel, and pencil that let you flick, drag, sweep, or smudge on liner. It currently retails for $30 USD which isn't too costly considering you are getting one full size eyeliner.

Available here: Draw The Line

SEPHORA FAVORITES LASHSTASH

I chose this next set because I am always on the hunt for a good mascara. It contains 10 mascaras and a remover for just $45 USD. These mascaras will allow you to stretch, volumize, and enhance lashes with wands that curl and lift plus a bonus lash primer is included as well.

Available here: LashStash

Skincare recommendations:

PETER THOMAS ROTH MINI MASK MAGIC

This mini mask set is on my "Must Buy" list. Masks are great for detoxifying, repairing, and polishing skin. I use them on a weekly basis so I'm definitely going to buy this set and for $20 it's a steal!

Available here: Mini Mask Magic

LANCOME BIENFAIT MULTI-VITAL HYDRATE AND PROTECT

If you are like me and have really, really dry skin in the winter then this is the best skincare set for you. It hydrates the skin, leaves it so soft and it protects it from the cold weather and the harsh elements. The entire set is only $51 USD.

Available here: Lancome Hydrate and Protect

SEPHORA FAVORITES SKIN WONDERLAND

Still not able to commit to just one skincare brand? No worries, Sephora has you covered with this adorable 11 piece variety skincare set that includes oils, cleansers, creams, and treatments to pamper and address a wide range of skin needs. It currently retails for $56 USD.

Available here: Skin Wonderland

Individual items I recommend / worth mentioning: 

GUERLAIN PETROUCHKA PALETTE FOR EYES AND BLUSH

I recently purchased this Guerlain palette and I'm in the process of reviewing it so a blog post should be up shortly. So far it is on my "Must Have" this palette because it is worth every bit of the $90 price tag. LOL. It contains five eyeshadows, four blushes and comes in a gorgeous gold compact. Enough said.

Available here: Guerlain Petrouchka Palette

DOLLY'S HIGH ROLLER COLLECTION

I saw this palette in the store on Friday and the Dolly blush (last blush on the left) and the Dolly double-ended lip products are what make this bulky palette worth the $45. The eyeshadows are nice but not as pigmented as I had hoped but the bronzer and luminizer have excellent color payoff. Plus the waterproof eyeliner is incredible.

Available here: Dolly's High Roller

GIVENCHY PALETTE EXTRAVAGANZA LIP AND EYE

This is a gorgeous palette with four shimmer eyeshadows and a lipstick. Normally I shy away from eye and lip palette combos but this set is absolutely gorgeous and worth the splurge of $66 USD.

Available here: Givenchy Palette Extravaganza

GIVENCHY PRISME LIBRE LOOSE POWDERS

There are four loose powder color combinations to choose from and each retails for $53 USD. This may seem like a hefty price tag but each contains .42 oz of product. I've already bought one of the Givenchy Prisme Libre loose powders and I love it. So I'm definitely gonna buy a back up and maybe one or two other colors that are available.

Available here: Givenchy Prisme Libre

For those not on a budget / splurge-worthy items:

MAKE UP FOR EVER MAKEUP STATION

Make Up For Ever is a phenomenal brand and all of their products are worth the hefty price tag. This is a makeup artist’s set for creating backstage looks and glamorous holiday style with 30 iconic bestsellers for eyes, lips, and the complexion. Even though it is expensive, it retails for $300, I would definitely splurge on this. It would be number one on my splurge list.

Available here: Makeup Station

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTMUD EYE TREATMENT

When I attended one of the Sephora Beauty classes we used a sample of this eye treatment and it was AMAZING! It got rid of my under eye puffiness, it made my fine lines under my eyes less noticeable and it moisturized the scale-y look near the inner corners of my eyes. So this is definitely a "LOVE" for me and I have this item on my "Must Have" list but at $69 USD it is definitely gonna be a splurge for me!

Available here: BrightMud Eye Treatment

MAKE UP FOR EVER ARTISAN BRUSH KIT

The Make Up For Ever brushes are amazing! I currently use the large foundation brush and it doesn't shed and it applies my foundation without streaking. It is such a wonderful investment. As such, this whole brush kit is really worth the $210 USD price tag. For good quality brushes these are the best. Definitely worth the splurge!

Available here: Artisan Brush Kit 

MARC JACOBS THE BRONZE - BRONZER BRUSH

I currently own a Marc Jacobs makeup brush and it works wonderfully. I just don't know that I would fork over $78 USD for a big fluffy powder brush. I know it says it is to be used for applying bronzer but come on. A brush this big is really best used for loose powder application that is why it made my "Splurge" list, LOL.

Available here: The Bronze  

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN NAIL COLOUR

The last "Splurge" item on my list are the Christian Louboutin nail polishes. Each bottle retails at a hefty $50 USD. I've had several of the polishes on my "Splurge" list but I'm not ready to fork over that kind of money just yet. Maybe I can ask Santa to bring me a bottle or two for Christmas, LOL. 

Available here: The Nudes, The Noirs, The Pops, and Rouge Louboutin