TOM FORD BEAUTY 2 PIECE LIP AND NAIL BOX SET HOLIDAY 2015 GIFT COLLECTION - NOW AVAILABLE

Tom Ford presents a sensational gift of lush, alluring color. Two shades of Tom Ford Lip Color and two shades of Tom Ford Nail Lacquer are offered in an elegant box.

Set includes:

• Virgin Rose Lip Color
• So Vain Lip Color
• Bordeaux Lust Nail Color
• Smoke Red Nail Color

Retails: $174.00 USD

Availability: Neiman Marcus

TOM FORD BEAUTY PRIVATE BLEND AND LIP COLOR SET HOLIDAY 2015 GIFT COLLECTION - NOW AVAILABLE

The luxurious Tom Ford Private Blend Set includes one bottle of Santal Blush paired with two luxurious Tom Ford lip colors. The perfect gift for any beauty and fragrance connoisseur.

Set Includes:

• Santal Blush Eau de Parfum, 50 mL bottle.
• Pink Dusk Lip Color
• Flamingo Lip Color

Retails: $324.00 USD

Availability: Neiman Marcus

TOM FORD BEAUTY 4 PIECE MATTE LIP SET HOLIDAY 2015 GIFT COLLECTION - NOW AVAILABLE

New for the Holiday Tom Ford presents a sensational gift of lush, alluring color. Four shades of Tom Ford Matte Lip Color are offered in an elegant box.

Matte Set Includes:

1. Pink Tease.
2. Pussycat.
3. Black Dahlia.
4. Ruby Rush.

Retails: $208.00 USD

Availability: Neiman Marcus

CHANEL VAMP ATTITUDE HOLIDAY 2015 COLLECTION - NOW AVAILABLE

Availability: Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Chanel.com

LES 4 OMBRES EYESHADOW PALETTE - $65.00 USD

This exclusive creation offers a palette of dramatic shadows, each embossed with a precious design featuring the double-C monogram. A shade reminiscent of Vamp is styled alongside velvety purple, golden saffron and satiny beige tones for exquisite versatility.

SIGNE PARTICULIER - satin beige pink, velvet purple, black red, saffron gold (limited edition)

ILLUSION D'OMBRE LONG WEAR LUMINOUS EYESHADOW - $36.00 USD

This intensely shimmering long-wear eyeshadow offers true versatility. An innovative gel texture that is both soft and cushiony allows it to be worn as eyeshadow or eyeliner. Includes a specially designed shadow/liner brush, developed specifically for this unique formula.

857 ROUGE NOIR - dark burgundy wine

LE CRAYON KHOL INTENSE EYE PENCIL - $32.00 USD

Perfect for a smoky eye, this soft pencil quickly achieves a dramatic look. A special blend of colour and pearl pigments provides a rich, intense line with a semi-matte finish. Specially formulated to glide gently over the eyelid, the liner is safe for use in rim of the eye. A companion sharpener ensures the pencil is always ready for lining.

How to use:Line along the inside edge of the upper and lower lid to create depth and intensity.

17 ROUGE NOIR - blackened red (limited edition)

LE CRAYON YEUX PRECISION EYE DEFINER - $32.00 USD

Line eyes quickly and easily with an eye crayon that achieves a variety of effects, from a subtle yet precise look, to a more dramatic definition. The built-in smudge applicator perfects a smoky eye look, while a companion sharpener ensures the pencil is always ready for lining.

How to use:
Apply to upper lid and smudge into lashline prior to shadow application to create depth and shadow. Apply to lower lashline and smudge with sponge-tip or #13 Chanel Ultra Fine Eyeliner Brush for a smoky 'halo' effect. Line and define based on shape of the eye and desired makeup result.

57 OR SAFRAN - warm gold (limited edition)

LE VOLUME DE CHANEL MASCARA - $32.00 USD

The high-precision mascara achieves instant volume and intensely lush color in a single stroke. Its innovative formula expands, plumping lashes to their fullest. The exclusive new Snowflakes brush combines long and short bristles to deliver an extreme, eye-opening effect.

90 ULTRA BLACK

27 ROUGE NOIR

JOUES CONTRASTE LUMIÈRE HIGHLIGHTING BLUSH - $45.00 USD

This remarkably silky powder blush creates effortless radiance. A shining Holiday accent, the luminous golden shade can be worn alone or over any JOUES CONTRASTE blush.

12 COUPS DE MINUIT - peach beige (limited edition)

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ROUGE ALLURE LUMINOUS INTENSE LIP COLOUR - $36.00 USD

CHANEL ROUGE ALLURE dresses your lips up with unmistakable attitude. Its new formula contains concentrated, ultra-thin pigments that offer radically intense, long-wearing colour with full coverage and a satin finish. It leaves your lips supple and protected with lasting comfort.

109 ROUGE NOIR - blackened red (limited edition)

237 VAPOREUSE - light pink purple (limited edition)

ROUGE ALLURE VELVET LUMINOUS MATTE LIP COLOUR - $36.00 USD

CHANEL ROUGE ALLURE VELVET LUMINOUS MATTE LIP COLOUR elevates matte to a new elegance. The next-generation, non-drying matte lipstick glides on lips with intensely rich color and a sumptuously soft, velvet matte finish. As moisturizing as a satiny lipstick, it feels as weightless as a second skin.

437 LA MERVEILLEUSE - intense raspberry red (limited edition)

LEVRES SCINTILLANTES GLOSSIMER - $30.00 USD

Gorgeous shimmer and a high-shine glow is delivered effortlessly to lips with just one stroke of CHANEL’s best-selling lip gloss. A wide range of shades, from sheer and natural to sparkling and rich, look beautiful on their own, or over your favorite CHANEL lipstick. Equally beautiful is the conditioning formula's comfort and deep hydration.

477 ROSE DE LUNE - shimmering soft pink

487 ETINCELLE - golden black red

ROUGE DOUBLE INTENSITE ULTRA WEAR LIP COLOUR - $36.00 USD

Glorious long-lasting colour paired with high-shine gloss delivers full-coverage colour that lasts all day. Glossy top coat imparts brilliant shine and superb hydration, while the innovative fluid texture of the base colour coat applies smoothly, comfortably, with perfect adherence to lips - and no transferring or feathering.

How to use:
Using the built-in lip wand applicator, apply base coat shade to the lips. Allow a moment to dry. Follow with built-in top coat for a high-shine result and all-day comfort. Re-apply top coat as needed.

Note: Lips must be free of any makeup prior to application to ensure long wear.

397 MERRY ROSE - soft grey pink

47 DARING RED

LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR - $27.00 USD

CHANEL LE VERNIS brings brilliance to your fingertips with must-have colours from the runways of Paris. Its state-of-the-art formula strengthens and moisturizes nails. A unique patented non-spill bottle with wiping action allows for easy application.

18 ROUGE NOIR

757 ROSE FUSION

LE TOP COAT LAME ROUGE NOIR GOLD SPARKLE NAIL COAT

This multi-effect top coat by CHANEL features a unique combination of black-red lacquer and metallic shine. It's the perfect complement to Vamp, the rebellious, black-red nail shade that became an icon.

GUERLAIN WINTER FAIRY TALE COLLECTION (LIMITED EDITION) 902 REFLETS ETOILES MAXI SHINE GLOSS d'ENFER - NOW AVAILABLE

Guerlain 902 REFLETS ETOILES Limited Edition Maxi Shine Gloss d'Enfer - Winter Fairy Tale Collection

An intense shine lip gloss with pearlescent sparkles. Maxi Shine Reflets Etoilés guarantees a shimmering, shaping, radiant and plumping finish on the lips. Heightened with golden pearl particles, it can be used on its own or over your favorite lipstick to create an ultra-sparkling shine.

Application: Maxi Shine can be used as a sheer gloss or as a top coat to apply over lipstick for an ultra-glossy effect. Layer several coats to achieve deep intensity.

Scent: Maxi Shine includes citrus, floral and spicy fragrance accords.

Retails: $30.00 USD

Availability: Neiman Marcus, Bergdorfs, Nordstrom

GUERLAIN WINTER FAIRY TALE COLLECTION (LIMITED EDITION) ORS ET MERVEILLES EYE and BLUSH PALETTE - NOW AVAILABLE

Guerlain Limited Edition Ors et Merveilles Eyes and Blush Palette - Winter Fairy Tale Collection

Ors et Merveilles eyes and blush palette that allows you to create a natural to smoky eye with five slightly opalescent eye shadows that include a champagne, brown and gold, with a plum and pink for an iridescent finish. On the lower level, four versions of pink blush with matte or shimmer finishes can be used in a duo to highlight the cheekbones and give the complexion a radiant glow. The ultra-compact golden case comes with a large mirror and two applicators to make the palette travel friendly.

Application: The Ors et Merveilles palette combines the essentials to warm up eyes and cheekbones to perfection.

For Eyeshadow:
A double ended applicator, multiple makeup applications:

Use the shadow brush to apply eye shadow on the entire surface of the eyelid for a natural and luminous makeup.
For darker shades, apply the liner brush vertically along the lash line for a perfect eyeliner effect.

For Blush:
Smile and apply your blush with the brush on the rounded part of your cheekbones to the temples.

Retails: $90.00 USD

Availability: Neiman Marcus, Bergdorfs, Sephora, Nordstrom

GUERLAIN WINTER FAIRY TALE COLLECTION (LIMITED EDITION) M72 FLEUR DE GIVRE MAXI VELVET MATTE d'ENFER LIQUID LIPSTICK - NOW AVAILABLE

Guerlain M72 FLEUR DE GIVRE Limited Edition Maxi Velvet Matte d'Enfer Liquid Lipstick - Winter Fairy Tale Collection

Guerlain's new Maxi Velvet is a limited edition liquid lipstick that provides long lasting intense color with a matte finish. This creamy matte texture leaves lips smooth and defined. The formula includes wild mango butter that has moisturizing benefits.

Application: For ultimate long-wear, prep with KissKiss Lip Lift. To achieve a more defined look apply Guerlain's lip liner.

Scent: When first applied a soft scent is revealed that includes top notes of citrus, floral in the heart and a dry down of vanilla and tonka bean.

Retails: $26.00 USD in store $30 USD

UPDATE -
Online both Bergdorf and Neiman Marcus listed the HTF (HARD TO FIND) Guerlain M72 Fleur de Givre at $26 but it should have been $30 USD. It is now listed as sold out / discontinued however you can still order it from Bergdorfs by calling 212-753-7300 and ask for Blanca Mendoza. Once my online order was canceled this morning I called and placed a phone order with her for two of them. At that time there were still several in stock so don't delay because these will sell out!

I have yet to see this lipstick listed anywhere else. Sephora has a few pieces of the Guerlain Holiday collection on their website but not the nail polish, the clear gloss nor this lipstick. Will update as more information becomes available. 

Finally available on Nordstrom and they have both the liquid lipstick and the nailpolish in stock.

Availability: Neiman Marcus, Bergdorfs, Nordstrom

GUERLAIN WINTER FAIRY TALE COLLECTION (LIMITED EDITION) 903 NUIT MERVEILLEUSE NAIL POLISH - NOW AVAILABLE

Guerlain Limited Edition Nail Polish - Winter Fairy Tale Collection 903 Nuit Merveilleuse, a captivating purple nail polish that provides long-lasting color and shine. Enriched with adhesive and acrylic resins, it allows an even and long lasting application. Nails are smooth, divinely shiny and boldly sculpted.

Application: The Nuit Merveilleuse Color Lacquer makes your nails sparkle. For salon-perfect results, apply the lacquer in three steps:

• Apply the Protective Base Coat.
• Apply a first thin coat of Color Lacquer, followed by a second coat.
• Apply the Top Coat Gel.

Allow each coat to dry between each step for a perfect manicure.

Retails: $26.00 USD

Availability: Neiman Marcus, Bergdorfs, Nordstrom

GUERLAIN WINTER FAIRY TALE COLLECTION (LIMITED EDITION) ROUGE G de GUERLAIN LIPSTICK - NOW AVAILABLE

Guerlain Limited Edition Rouge G de Guerlain Lipstick - Winter Fairy Tale Collection

Rouge G Collector is a fresh and luminous rosy shade capable of flattering all skin tones. The formula is a unique combination of ruby powder for spectacular radiance, hyaluronic acid spheres for perfectly smoothed lips and wild mango butter for lasting hydration.

Application: Apply directly to the lips daily or, for a more sophisticated look, apply using a brush after outlining the lip contour with the Guerlain Lip Liner.

1. Apply Liplift before lipstick and slightly beyond the lip contour, then blend in with the fingertips.
2. Draw the shape of the lips with the Stylo Lèvres.
3. Apply Rouge G directly to the lips.

Scent: The light, delicate scent of a vanilla "floriental" leaves its incomparable mark on Rouge G de Guerlain. Top notes sparkle with a lemon, orange and bergamot accord. The rose and iris heart exudes sweetness. The vanilla and tonka bean dry-down gives Rouge G all of its intensity.

Retails: $55.00 USD

Availability: Neiman Marcus, Bergdorfs, Sephora, Nordstrom

GUERLAIN WINTER FAIRY TALE COLLECTION (LIMITED EDITION) METEORITES PERLE DES NEIGES - NOW AVAILABLE

Guerlain Limited Edition Meteorites Perle Des Neiges - Winter Fairy Tale Collection

New Météorites Perle des Neiges, a pearly-white Christmas bauble filled with the iconic Météorites illuminating pearls of powder to enhance the face and décolleté. Meteorites pearls are made of light-reflecting iridescent pearly particles that leave the skin looking radiant with an illuminating glow. Beige to even out the skin tone, champagne to illuminate and golden for a subtle sun-kissed effect.

Application: The Météorites Perle des Neiges powder illuminates your complexion in a few seconds. Use Météorites Brush to apply evenly to the entire face for an illuminating glow. For a greater boost of radiance, highlight the cheekbones and other prominent parts of the face: trace a G from the center of the forehead, towards the top of the cheekbone, then from the bridge of the nose towards the chin.

Scent: A delicate violet fragrance, inimitable and totally addictive.

Retails: $80.00 USD

Availability: Neiman Marcus, Bergdorfs, Sephora, Nordstrom

GUERLAIN LIMITED EDITION WINTER FAIRY TALE COLLECTION METEORITES VOYAGE ENCHANTE ILLUMINATING MATTE POWDER - NOW AVAILABLE

Guerlain Limited Edition Météorites Voyage Enchanté Illuminating Matte Powder - Winter Fairy Tale Collection

Guerlain's limited edition refillable compact powder Météorites Voyage Enchanté reduces shine and illuminates the skin. The compact dressed in the iconic Meteorites design opens to reveal a white powder beautifully adorned with a Swiss dot motif and instantly reduces the appearance of fine lines and blemishes.

Application: The Météorites Voyage Enchanté powder can be applied over foundation or worn alone. Use Météorites Brush to apply evenly to the entire face to fix make-up and improve hold.

Scent: A delicate violet fragrance, inimitable and totally addictive.

Retails: $179.00 USD

Availability: Neiman Marcus, Bergdorfs, Sephora, Nordstrom

BOBBI BROWN BEAUTY TRUNK (NEIMAN MARCUS EXCLUSIVE) - NEW

Makeup dreams do come true. The ultimate, luxe gift this season—

This elegant Beauty Trunk is filled with hand-picked selections of Bobbi Brown's best-selling products. Whether you're starting a new makeup collection, adding essentials to your current kit, or building the perfect travel case, this set has everything you could want for face, eyes and lips. Think classic lip colors and glosses, a range of rich shadows, Bobbi's iconic eye liners and so much more. We've also included six of our most-loved brushes, so you're ready to create almost any look. And, with two tiers and lots of compartments, the Beauty Trunk is the perfect way to keep it all organized.

Includes:

Blush, Slopes.
Pot Rouge, Rose.
Bronzing Powder, Medium.
Shimmer Brick, Bronze.
Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner, Black Ink.
Long-Wear Eye Pencil, Jet.
Eye Shadow, Bone.
Eye Shadow, Shell.
Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow, Champagne.
Sparkle Eye Shadow, Silver Moon.
Metallic Eye Shadow, Velvet Plum.
Long-Wear Cream Shadow , Cement.
Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick, Golden Bronze.
Smokey Eye Mascara.
Lip Color, Brown.
Art Stick, Rose Brown.
High Shimmer Lip Gloss, Bellini.
Face Blender Brush.
Ultra Fine Eye Liner Brush.
Smokey Eye Liner Brush.
Eye Shadow Brush.
Eye Sweep Brush.
Cream Shadow Brush.

Retails: $962.00 USD

Availability: Neiman Marcus

A WORK OF ART LAURA MERCIER COLOUR COLLECTION (LIMITED EDITION) - NEW

Collect Laura's exclusive work of art filled with Paint Wash Liquid Lip Colours and Eye and Cheek Colours all tucked into a black lacquered keepsake box.

Laura brings her artistic eye to this exclusive work of art filled with 5 fabulous Paint Wash Liquid Lip Colours, 6 Eye Colours and 3 Cheek Colours tucked into a lacquered keepsake box. The best part, there are 2 empty go-anywhere compacts that you can customize and take with you! Just pop, lock and go!

Retails: $285.00 USD

The set includes 5 Paint Wash Liquid Lip Colours in Golden Peach, Petal Pink, Coral Reef, Orchid Pink and Red Brick. The custom compact contains 6 Eye Colours in Stellar, Cognac, Ginger, Morning Dew, African Violet and Kir Royal. Plus 3 Cheek Colours in Lotus Pink, Orange Blossom and Lush Nectarine.

Availability: Neiman Marcus

SEPHORA VIB ROUGE HOLIDAY SOIREE NOV 5TH EVENT AND VIB HOLIDAY 2014 SHOPPING EVENT

The biggest shopping event makeup addicts like myself, look forward to every year is almost here! November 5th kicks off all the festivities for VIB Rouge gals and guys so start making those shopping lists! This year the closed door VIB Rouge Holiday Soiree will feature a fun filled extravaganza of yummy treats, awesome gifts to reward VIB Rouge clients for their loyalty to Sephora and an additional day of shopping with 20% off your entire in-store and online purchase (**see important note below for further explanation**). The event starts at 7PM and lasts until 9PM although last year my Sephora store stayed open until about 10 or 11PM because everyone was having such a fantastic time shopping for all of their favorite things!

Good News for those who need an enabler to help convince them to buy more makeup! Each VIB Rouge invite allows you to bring a friend! So SHOP ON!!!

Be sure to RSVP here: www.sephora.com/rouge-rsvp by November 4th. The card says Nov 3rd but there was a slight delay in getting the invites out so Sephora has extended the sign-up an extra day. Don't worry if you RSVP'd but then can't make the event. Just call up your local Sephora and they will usually set aside the goodies for you to pick up later. Haven't received your invite yet, no worries! Just click the link above to RSVP to the Sephora event and you are good to go!

**Important VIB Rouge members**

Saw something online at Sephora.com but your local Sephora store doesn't carry it in-store? No worries! Just ask a Sephora Associate (preferably the Manager) during the Holiday Soiree event and they can assist you with the online order and yes, you will get to use the 20% online a day early.

Starting Thursday, Nov 6th and ending Monday, Nov 10th Sephora has given VIB and VIB Rouge members five whole days of shopping with 20% off your entire purchase in store and online plus the 20% can be used multiple times.

Use code: GIFTROUGE for VIB Rouge members and code GIFTVIB for VIB members.

MINI BRUSH SET CHANEL HOLIDAY 2014 LES MINI DE CHANEL - PICS AND REVIEW

An array of exclusive, mini-sized brushes ideal for travel. Presented in a signature pouch with mirror. Set includes: Foundation Brush*, Blush Brush, Eyeshadow Brush*, Contour Brush, Eyeliner Brush and Lip Brush*.

Chanel's new limited edition LES MINI DE CHANEL is a holiday treat! It is a fun travel-size collection of six make up brushes, a brush pouch to store them in, a mirror and a round mesh tote to carry the whole set. When I first saw the Chanel Holiday mini brush set online at Bloomingdales I purchased it immediately. The brushes are super soft and work as well as full size brushes. I've used the brushes several times and I didn't notice any shedding with them either. The mirror is nice as well. I use it for touch-ups and it can rest inside the mesh pouch as a stand for hands free access. The mesh pouch allows you to see everything stored inside so that is great too. Although, to be totally honest, for the price I would have preferred a vinyl or leather pouch.

The Chanel Les Mini De Chanel brush set retails for $125 USD and is still available for purchase at NeimanMarcus.com.

NEW! BOBBI BROWN SCOTCH ON THE ROCKS 2014 HOLIDAY COLLECTION

Warm, glowing skin. Rich, sultry eyes. Statement lips. Bobbi's Scotch on the Rocks Collection is a gorgeous combination of sexy, strong and confident. Featuring a luxurious eye palette, a range of party-ready lip colors and glosses, and other Limited Edition products to get you through the holiday season in high style.

This gorgeous collection has a little something for everyone no matter your income. Pieces from this collection will range from $75 for the eyeshadow palette to $15 for a nail polish. The entire collection is available on Macys.com and they offer free shipping for orders $50 and over. Also don't forget to use Ebates to earn an additional 3% back from your purchase as well.

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2013 / HAPPY HOLIDAYS / HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year!!!

Just wanted to wish everyone many blessings during this joyous time. Hopefully you get to spend time with your family, friends or significant other during this holiday season. Our families like to get together during this time to watch movies, play games, and all sorts of fun stuff. Here are just a few pics from our holiday season here in Charlotte.