Stila Sunset Serenade Convertible Color Lip & Cheek Palette

Stila is a brand that doesn’t get enough love. I think they make fabulous makeup. Their Convertible Color Blush is among my very favorite blushes. It’s a cream, so of course I am drawn to it. But unlike some cream blushes that fade fairly quickly (I’m looking at you IT Cosmetics Je Ne Sais Quoi),… Continue reading Stila Sunset Serenade Convertible Color Lip & Cheek Palette

FOTD: Lorac Unzipped Gold Shadow & Colorful Essence Teal Eyeliner

Last week, I went out to dinner with my friend, Kim, to celebrate her birthday. Since it was a happy and festive event – even though it was just the two of us on a Tuesday night, I decided to go with celebratory makeup and that means taking a break from my usual neutral matte… Continue reading FOTD: Lorac Unzipped Gold Shadow & Colorful Essence Teal Eyeliner

Stila Stay All Day Vinyl Lipgloss: The Real Deal

About a year ago, I followed a thread in a makeup artist and makeup enthusiast group I belong to on Facebook about long-wear lipstick. Over and over again, MUAs mentioned Stila Stay All Day as one of the long-lasting lippies they recommended for brides because of the incredible staying power. I don’t know why I… Continue reading Stila Stay All Day Vinyl Lipgloss: The Real Deal

Stila Holiday Travel Palette: Under the Mistletoe

I seemed to have acquired a lot of new eye shadow palettes recently. And I have come to the conclusion that spending more on eye shadow can make a difference. I don’t really feel that way about mascara, but the more expensive eye shadows are so much more velvety, easier to apply, and generally  —… Continue reading Stila Holiday Travel Palette: Under the Mistletoe