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Rodial Launches Makeup Collection

Rodial Sculpting Makeup collection

Rodial has been a skincare brand that’s been on my radar for some time. It launching in the UK some 15years ago and made it’s way to the states last November. Since then their Dragon’s Blood Sculpting Gel has become an instant favorite of mine. If you’re looking for a skin plumper, definitely check it out! Although I’m getting distracted from their big news (which you may have seen on my instagram a few weeks back). Rodial is introducing a Sculpting Makeup collection launching this month.

Charlotte Tilbury x Norman Parkinson Collaboration

Charlotte Tilbury x Norman ParkinsonOn Thursday night, we joined legendary makeup artist, Charlotte Tilbury for the launch of the her limited edition collaboration with famed fashion photographer, Norman Parkinson at Bergdorf Goodman in NYC.

MAC Cosmetics Announces #MACSelena

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The internet is a buzz with the announcement of #MACSelena: the multi-product collection inspired by Latin icon, Selena Quintanilla. Back in February, fans of the late singer started a Change.org petition urging MAC Cosmetics to release a limited-edition collection inspired by the singing sensation. 37,772 signatures later, everyone (including us) is freaking out!

Presenting the NEW Allure Beauty Box

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I’m so excited to announce that I’m partnering with Allure to introduce the products in their new July Allure Beauty Box (check me out on their site HERE!). If you’re not familiar with the program, this is the only editor-curated beauty box where for just $15/month you receive five or more of their editors favorite beauty products every month.

Monochromatic Beauty Makeover


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Summer is the perfect time to experiment with new beauty looks and Target has challenged me to create a bold, monodramatic look with products from their beauty aisle. Since I’m always encouraging all of you to try new things, I figured I would follow suit and go outside my comfort zone in hopes to inspire all of you to do the same.

Smith and Cult Launches Lip Lacquer! (Plus new nail polish shades!)

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Last month, super cool nail brand Smith & Cult expanded their beauty offerings with the launch of The Shining Lip Lacquer collection. Featuring 8 shades ($22 each) of super glossy, pretty shades that go on beautifully on their own or over lipstick. They aren’t messy or too sticky and smell so good!

Texas Gentlemen: Redd’s Barbershop

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James was in need of a haircut. BAD! And however hard you may think finding a good hairdresser is, finding one that can tame his thick, long, half asian fro is a like finding diamond in the rough. While in Austin earlier the week, the 90 degree weather put him over the edge and it was either chance a hair cut or threats of him shaving his head… again (a yearly tradition I very much am trying to put to an end to).

Sneak Peek the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

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Mark your calendars ladies (and gents) because Nordstrom’s highly-anticipated Anniversary Sale starts July 17th! For a limited time, Nordstrom offers brand new fall styles and products at discounted prices. The best part? For beauty lovers, luxe buys to cult favorites get majorly discounted and you get to shop exclusives to Nordstrom’s! Pssst click HERE to preview the whole sale before it starts!

Choupette’s Guide to Medi-Spas: Botox 101

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Humans are not as lucky at moi when it comes to having 9 lives to perfect their assets. The blogosphere is still abuzz with Kylie Jenner’s lip injections and Caitlyn Jenner’s complete transformation. While I’m not putting my maid Madame Françoise under the knife quite yet, I’ve noticed an increase in ladies (and ahem men) everywhere dabbling in the medi-spa pool. 

Urban Decay Launches NAKED Smoky Eye Shadow Palette

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Whenever Urban Decay launches a new palette I can’t imagine a beauty blogger on the planet that doesn’t take note. They really cornered the market with their NAKED range, and if you’re as obsessed with the collection as I am then get ready for the their latest palette, Urban Decay Naked Smoky, which launches this week!