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So here is the promised review of the Stila Lip Glaze set which includes 8 colours  and which you can see on the photo:

This set contains:

4 New colours:

1. plum fairy – a sheer plum with pink pearl
2. candy – sheer pink-coral with subtle rainbow shimmer
3. marmalade – sheer peach with pink and white pearl
4. pinkle twinkle – sheer mid-tone pink with rainbow shimmer

and 4 Bestsellers:

1. kitten – nude pink champagne shimmer with golden pearl
2. starfruit – neutral pink-coral with white pearl
3. cranberry – sheer brick red
4. blackberry – deep purple wine

I am sorry that I am writing about this set only now but this is because I got it only several weeks ago. But no worries, I just checked out and it is still available. But if not, you can get the glosses separately.

The price is only $25 which is a great deal! Single lip glaze is $22, but I believe that you get a bigger gloss. So this is a great opportunity to try lots of differents shades.

Here you can see them all:

You can see that some glosses are opened and some are not yet. And I hope that you can see the brush.

Check out the swatches and why you should get (or don’t get) this set (more…)

I was thinking for a long time if  I should make this post or not. I would really love to hear your thoughts on the subject. So here we go…

If you don’t remember I made a post about my first Stila order ever. I wanted to get 2 sets so what did I get? I got only 1! Do you want to know why? This is the question that has no answer. I had so many issues getting my order that any other normal person would give up. But this is not about me when it comes to makeup! To explain the situation here is the quote from the letter of  my dear friend from the US:

“I just found a problem with your Stila order. The order confirmation showed me that the total was $95.95, but my bank account showed a purchase for only $57.95. I looked in the box and saw that they did not send the $38 gift set. I just called them to ask why, but there was no answer.”

As you can see my friend got an order and she had it for several weeks before she opened it (because why would she open it if this is mine). I just don’t understand what’s the problem here. The set that I wanted to get was still available at the website WHY didn’t they show that it is not anymore?! I would not get any illusions.  When you don’t get something because it is already sold out it is not the best feeling on Earth. But when you are happy because you managed to get something you wanted for a long time (which was hard to get) and at the end you realize that you never got it – even it’s worse. I was very disappointed with this situation!

I wrote to several bloggers from the US to ask their opinion and you know what?! Most of them had the same issues with Stila at least once.

I am not saying that this situation affects my opinion about the quality of Stila  products but I will think twice before sending $ to America, ask my friends to get it for me and send here. Why should I bother that much when I can’t even be sure that I get what I want.  And here is the set that I never got. Please mind that this is not my photo, I Goggled it and unfortunately I have no idea where form is this image because I have it since November. But feel free to tell me so I can link back.

If you are from America and had the same issues with this  brand or any other I would really love to get a comment from you. What did you do in this situation? I would also love to hear all your thoughts on the subject. By the way, today I plan to write about the other Stila set that I got and I already made photos and swatches of it. Unfortunately the fact that I never got the set that I’ve mentioned is a bad thing for you too because I planned to give away 5 items!

This week I did not read a lot of blogs so I can’t tell you my favourite posts of the week. But I’ve noticed these new items by Stila available  @ Sephora.  Some of the products are for Spring 2010 collections  plus some new items and items on sale!

Eye Shadow Trio, $20

What it is:

An eyeshadow trio featuring Stila’s award-winning formula.

What it does:

Three complementary shades in one: base, crease, and liner make your makeup a complete breeze. Each trio contains three shades pressed into one piece, which can fit into any Stila refillable compact.

Available in:

1. Afterhours: bright, vibrant shades
2. Bella: pinks and burgundies
3. Goddess: neutral-bronzes
4. Going Green: green hues
5. Rocker: smoky grays
6. Venus: plums

Jewel Lip Glaze Trio ($66 Value), $32

What it is:

A trio of glistening, jewel-infused glosses.

What it does:

This set features three glosses with an innovative formula that glides on seamlessly and leaves a celestial wave of sequin-like reflections on the lips. The luxurious glosses contain Stila’s Exclusive Gem Complex, which contains diamond, emerald, jade, ruby, moonstone, rose quartz, sapphire, topaz, amethyst, amber, garnet, mother of pearl, and opal. Mango seed butter, goa seed butter, and shea butter also offer moisturizing benefits.

This set contains:

1. Pink Diamond (pink with pink sparkle)
2. Amethyst (warm plum with gold sparkle)
3. Golden Topaz (amber bronze with pink sparkle)

Jewel Eye Shadow Palette, $32

What it is:

A glistening palette with four sparkling shades.

What it does:

Take your eye look to a whole new level! This Jewel Eye Shadow formula creates a wave of color that glimmers and sparkles across your lids for a brilliant, out-of-this-world, sequin-like reflection. This palette provides buildable, smooth-gliding color and the perfect blend of pigment, transparent talc, and pearl delivers a weightless feel on the eye.

This set contains:

1. Rose Quartz (light pink with silver sparkle)
2. Amethyst (grey eggplant with champagne sparkle)
3. Black Diamond (black with silver sparkle)
4. Golden Topaz (champagne shimmer with silver and gold sparkle)

Black Diamond Mascara, $24

What it is:

A luxurious mascara swirled with authentic crushed diamonds.

What it does:

Blended with shimmer and infused with genuine black diamond powder, this innovative formula lengthens and adheres perfectly to lashes thanks to its jelly and filmogen complex. The result is unusually soft, plush, comfortable feeling along with a defined, lengthened look.

Available in

1. Black Shimmer
2. Blue Shimmer

A Couple of Crushes, $10

What it is:

Two deluxe-sized Lip and Cheek Stains.

What it does: (more…)

As you all know I am a European girl. And I have to say that I never tried Stila before. But this time  I just could not resist the holiday sets.  So here is what I got. Unfortunately I will not have it here soon. But at least I made the odrer. I am so happy! Too bad that Stila, as many other brands, don’t ship here but I asked my friends from America to get these goodies for me. Thank you very much   I promise to write a post about my impression!

Stila thanks you for all your love and loyalty with this stunning set of bestsellers! From glossy lips to long lush lashes, luminous skin and all things in between, this collection contains everything you need to create countless signature Stila looks. A $192 VALUE for just $38!!

Set contains:

1. Baked Eye Shadow Trio – Gold Glow
2. Kajal Eye Liner – Topaz
3. Illuminating Finishing Powder – Rose Gold
4. Lash Visor – Brown
5. Plumping Lip Glaze – Minty Mint
6. Long Wear Lip – Flushed
7. Pressed Powder – Medium
8. Lip Rouge – Pucker
9. Eye Pencil Sharpener

What a great deal to try Stila? But this is not all. I also got this (more…)

I realized that it’s time to make this post because so many of you liked the post about all Fall 2009 Makeup Collections. These are not all Holiday 2009 Collections  yet but I will edit this post as soon as I get more information! Enjoy it;)

Golden Cage Makeup Collection by Chanel. Holiday 2009

Holiday 2009 Gift Sets by Chanel

Christal Boreale Makeup Collection by Dior. Holiday 2009

End of Year Event Collection by YSL. Holiday 2009

Imperiale Collection by Guerlain for Holiday 2009: Information and Photos

Lancome Makeup Collection.Holiday 2009

Holiday 2009 Ultimate Red Makeup Collection by Estee Lauder

Givenchy Holiday 2009 Makeup Collection

Dolce & Gabbana The Golden Beams Collection for Holiday 2009

Black Tie Violet Winter Trend by Clinique. Holiday 2009

Holiday 2009 and Spring 2010 Makeup Collections by Lancome

Benefit Holiday 2009 Makeup Collection

Prescriptives Makeup Collection for Holiday 2009

Nars Makeup Collection for Holiday 2009

Palazzo d’Oro Holiday 2009 Makeup Collection by Clarins

Richrocks Collection by Shiseido for Holiday 2009

Too Faced Holiday 2009 Glamorous Makeup Collection. (more…)

Holidays are comming soon so I am making my makeup wishlist! And I just saw this photo of Coco Rocha and her MAKEUP CLOSET!OMG! Do I need to comment this?!

My makeup wishlist  is not that long but it turned out that I need(well, ok, want ) products that cost more than $1500. And I just can’t make it smaller. I tried! I honestly did!  What should I do? I just divided it into 3 parts. Because I just can’t spend that much on makeup right now!

Part 1 – High End brands (mostly Chanel, Dior, Lancome and YSL)

Part 2 - Beauty tools. I need some new brushes!

And Part 3 – American Brands and Sephora exclusives

So here is part 3 of my list which I will get in December! oh, boy, can’t wait!

Blushes & Bronzers

Nars Orgasm (peachy pink with shimmer) 25

Benetint 28

Illamasqua Rude (warm coral pink) 23

The Bronzed & The Beautiful Bronzing Powder 35

Lips (more…)