Urban Decay Vice LTD Giveaway

Recently I visited the Urban Decay Flag Ship Store in Newport Beach, CA. Watch my vlog here. 

I went in with the intension to buy something for my viewers for the Holidays and picked up this beauty. 

The Urban Decay Vice Limited is exclusive to the Urban Decay Flag Ship store, at least that's what the employees told me. Apparently you might be able to find this online, but what can't you these days?

I feel that this vice palette is much better than this year's highly anticipated Vice 3. The shades in the Limited are very versatile and wearable. Pigmentation seems to be strong and typical of Urban Decay shadows. 

Want a chance to win this beauty and 8 other beauty products? Check out my Holiday Gift Guide & HUGE Giveaway video. 

Did you enter yet? What would you like to win most?

XOXO

Serein

Brooke Shields MAC Collection

If you don't know already, I'm a huge neutral eyeshadow palette lover. My mission in life is to find the perfect neutral eyeshadow palette. Today I think I've finally found it!

Brooke Shields and MAC have collaborated on a limited edition collection.  I have to admit I'm a bad beauty blogger at times and can be completely out of the loop. While shopping I saw the display of the most gorgeous eyeshadow palette I've seen in a while and not just pretty, perfect in color range for my taste. Of course it was sold out. 

But then... we missed our movie and went back to the mall and walked by the MAC store in Topanga Canyon and they had a few left! I was blown away and giddy! I had to have it! 

Row 1 

Row 2

Row 3

 Just look at the beautiful combination of neutral matte and sateen shades! There are just enough matte brown crease shades, light, but not too white, brow highlights, neutral darker outer corner shades to add a pop of color, and versatile enough for smokey eyes and a little drama.

The best collection of shades and finishes I've seen in a long time. All the shades wear beautifully.

If you watch my youtube channel you might know I have a love hate relationship with MAC. While the eyeshadows are great, I really feel that Morphe and Makeup Geek have comparable quality for way less. Morphe charges $2 per eyeshadow pan and Makeup Geek charges $5.99. MAC is $13.

Also Make Up Forever really did a great job with their new Artists Eyeshadows, but I get overwhelmed when having to choose from over 200 shades also those babies are $21 a pop, but the quality is the best I've ever seen.

It's rare for me to be gaga over MAC and boy am I freaking out over this palette.

Mortal Veluxe Pearlfusion Shadow

The Moral Veluxe Pearlfusion palette is a good everyday or travel item. This reminds me of a smaller collection of similar shades of the larger palette. The formulations is much more creamy and velvety and if you can get your hands on this baby, definitely consider it as a nice everyday palette on the go.

Scone Bronzing Powder

The bronzer was a bit difficult to get a good swatch photo of, but boy does this look great to warm up the face and do a little light sculpting. The finish is very warm, matte, and velvety. Blends easily and looks very natural. This however probably won't work on folks with darker complexions.

Lustre Lipstick in Gospel & Gloss in Artful

Now these were a spur of the moment, probably should have skipped on purchases. The lipstick is a beautiful deep red sheer finish, but I honestly have so many red lipsticks and this reminds me of my Armani 400 sheer one in my collection already. More affordable though if your looking for a good stain of red on the lips.

The gloss is so so. I'm not a huge fan of MAC glosses because they are so sticky. Now  I know the stickier the longer lasting, but I found that Smashbox has proven this false with their Be Legendary Long-Wear Lip Laquer. They are not sticky at all and last forever!

What are your thoughts on the Brook Shields collection from MAC? Will you be on the hunt for them or will you pass? 

XOXO

Serein

#BCAStrength Let's Shop & Post For A Cause This October

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Estee Lauder Companies will have their limited edition pink ribbon products where a percentage from the purchase will be donated to fund Breast Cancer education and research.

Look at this adorable pink clutch with all the pink goodies to support BCA

This year is special because...

*** Press Release***

The 2014 BCA Campaign is proud to be moving in a bold new direction as we expand the theme, “Let’s Defeat Breast Cancer. We’re Stronger Together.” with the global call-to-action to “Hear our stories. Share Yours.”

In true “Stronger Together” spirit, many of the highly sought-after, iconic brands of The Estée Lauder Companies are offering Pink Ribbon products or making donations, united in support of The BCA Campaign’s mission to defeat breast cancer through education and medical research. In fact, in honor of The BCA Campaign’s 22^nd anniversary this year, The Estée Lauder Companies will donate $1 toward education and medical research, up to a maximum donation of $22,000, to BCRF for every uplifting message or photo shared on Instagram or Twitter that includes #BCAstrength. 

Watch my video below.

Join me this month in shopping for a cause and sharing your BCA Strength by using the #BCAStrengh when posting on Instagram & Twitter Don't forget to tag me in your post so I can see it!

Here are a list of brands and products that are participating this year from Estee Lauder Companies:

·         AVEDA - Limited-Edition Aveda Hand Relief™ with Shampure™ aroma

·         BOBBI BROWN - Pretty Pink Ribbon Lip Gloss Collection

·         BUMBLE AND BUMBLE - prêt-à-powder with a limited-edition pink cap

·         CLINIQUE - Pink with a Purpose Long Last Lipstick in Power With Pink & Great Skin, Great Cause:    Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+

·         COACH - Poppy Wildflower EDP Spray

·         DARPHIN - Intral Redness Relief Soothing Serum

·         DONNA KARAN COSMETICS - Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Rollerball Duo

·         ESTÉE LAUDER - Evelyn Lauder and Elizabeth Hurley Dream Pink Collection & Evelyn Lauder Dream Compact &Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II & Pink Ribbon Keychain & MODERN MUSE Solid Perfume Compact

·         JO MALONE LONDON - Jo Malone London Red Roses Cologne

·         LAB SERIES SKINCARE FOR MEN - PRO LS All-in-One Face Treatment

·         LA MER - The Hand Treatment

·         ORIGINS - Drink Up™ Hydrating lip balm in Berry Splash

·         SMASHBOX - Be Legendary Lip Gloss in Promise

Clinique was my first department store brand I ever used and they hold a special place in my heart.

Great skin for a great cause!

Share your pink this month!

My mom collects these Estee Lauder solid perfumes what better way to show someone you love them in October.  

What will you be purchasing to help support Breast Cancer Awareness this month? What better excuse to shop, then for a good cause! Don't forget to share via twitter & instagram your #BCAStength and tag me too so I can see all your pictures and tweets! Let's reach $22,000 this year!

XOXO

Serein