Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in Ming

Last year Chanel launched a new line of liquid lipsticks called Rouge Allure Laque. I purchased the color Ming(pictured)while in Atlanta. I love it! These "lipsticks" have very good staying power and are also comfortable to wear. They don't dry my lips out or make them peel. I have two colors, Ming and Santa. Santal is a peachy pink color that is very natural and Ming is a blue pink.

I highly recommend these wonderful little lipstick/glosses. They'll look really beautiful on your vanity as well!!

Glamourbeall

Just a pretty picture!!!

I love this!! There is nothing better than a Tiffany box and Chanel lipstick on the same vanity. Pretty things make me so happy!

Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick Review

Okay, so when I heard that Chanel was coming out with a new lipstick I was torn. The new lipsticks are going to replace the hydrabase formulas and I loved the old formula! Well, I decided to try them out and was so glad I did! They are wonderful. They seem thinner than the hydrabase lipsticks, but they stay on my lips just as long. Really a perfect combo of light and long wearing. The packaging looks the same, but the rouge coco lipsticks are packaged in metal instead of plastic. This makes them cold to the touch. The same iconic double c's are in white on the top of the lid and also inside the lid, which is very luxe. There is a wide gold band going around the middle of the tube. Very chic!

I have three colors, but plan to get more. The first one I bought is Mademoiselle, which is a very natural rosy shade. The one in the picture is Perle, which is a light plummy pink. I think it will become my favorite. The last one I have is La Pausa, which is a coral with a little more orange than pink. I like it for spring and summer. I will be getting Cashmere next, which is a natural nude color. It will be good for my "no makeup" days.

Over all I highly recommend these new lipsticks from Chanel. There's just something about pulling out a Chanel lipstick and putting it on that makes me feel like all is right with the world!

Glamourbeall

I Haven't Fallen off the Face of the Earth!

Hey! Wow, it's been over a month since my last post...it feels like minutes! The days are going soooo fast right now. I just got back from my girls trip to Atlanta. We had a wonderful time and I was very happy with my outfit choices. I wore different versions of the same outfit every day. Different cardigans and scarves paired with a white tank and jeans makes for easy traveling. It felt like I was packing light, but in reality I had four bags for a weekend trip...I'm just not a light packer! We hit the outlet mall in Dawsonville and had some great finds. I bought a gold leather Kate Spade bag for $100 that had been $355...so happy!! I am loving Kate Spade right now. I've loved her stuff for about 10 years, but am just getting around to owning some of her bags. They seem like really good quality and with the outlet prices they are somewhat affordable.

We decided to go to a tea room in Alpharetta that my mother-in-law told me about. She knew the owner and highly recommended their chicken salad. We were running late so we called to make sure they closed at 4:00 and not earlier. It was about 3:40 when we called. The owner answered the phone and told us that the tea room actually closed at 3:00, but that she would serve us anyway. How sweet was that! When we arrived we were taken to our private table which was already set with our chicken salad croissants and pasta salad. I was such a welcome sight because we were all starving! The waiter brought a pot of tea for us to share and it was hot and delicious. So if you're ever in Alpharetta, GA and you're in the mood for the best chicken salad ever then make your way to Mittie's Tea Room.

We had a suite at the St. Regis, which I am claiming as my second home, ate at the most delicious places and experienced Scott's Antique Market. When I came home I found out that both my girls were sick and spent the next two days dealing with doctor visits and breathing treatments. Oh how fast reality can hit!! I already feel like I need another vacation!

I will post some makeup reviews as soon as I can. I got some fun Chanel makeup in Atlanta that I can't wait to write about!

Till next time...

Glamourbeall

Good drugstore lipstick!!

I'm not a drugstore makeup person. I'm actually kind of a makeup snob, but when I find something good at the drugstore I will use it. My newest find is the Revlon Colorburst lipstick. WOW!! First of all the packaging is so cute! It's a square matte black tube with a fishnet design on two sides. The color of the lipstick is on the top of the tube. "Revlon" is embossed into the actual lipstick which is really high end looking. These are smooth, creamy and not drying on my lips. There is a lot of color payoff, but they still feel sheer and light. I have four colors right now...baby pink, soft nude, soft rose and fuchsia (pictured). Fuchsia is my favorite color so far. It's a lot brighter in person than in the picture, but you get the idea. It goes really well with my black/brown hair and fair skin. It's not too '80s, but it is a nod to that era...lipstick is a far as I will go on that trend! I will keep my eyes neutral when I wear this color. I do wear a balm underneath, but that's because I'm used to glosses and need that extra slip on my lips. I highly recommend trying these little gems! There are not a lot of color choices, but you're sure to find a color you like. The color true red will be my next purchase. I'm already planning on wearing these during my girls trip next month!

Happy lipstick hunting!!

H

Hair cut!!

So I got my hair done today...finally! I hadn't had my hair cut or colored since October of last year. My roots were showing...the grey ones. I went darker than I ever have with my color and I love it! It's almost black, but not quite. It's so nice to feel groomed! When I came home I curled my hair with a 1.5 inch curling iron to create big "hollywood" curls. It's the one way I can do something different with my hair. I don't straighten it anymore...too much work and time!

I told my hair stylist that I wanted to look just like Catherine Zeta-Jones, and she told me that I already do! Boy, she earned her big tip today! Don't you love how hair stylist will tell you exactly what you want to hear? Anyway, I did tell her that I wanted Zeta-Jones' color and I think she did it! Now if I could afford the extentions that are needed to really look "hollywoodish".

Till next time...

H

11 Weeks

Okay, so my husband and I are attending a wedding in California the first weekend in May. It's about 11 weeks away. We are going early to enjoy some fun in the sun before the big event. I am about 35 pounds heavier than I want to be right now...and for this wedding! I'm really good at maintaining my weight, heck, I've maintained my post baby weight for five years now! The only problem is that my post baby weight is 35 pounds heavier than I should be. I have been "trying" to lose (or is it loose??) this weight for years, but I haven't been trying hard enough. I have 11 weeks to lose the weight. I will not go to the wedding feeling like I let myself down!!

I did Weight Watchers when I was in college and lost 20 pounds, so I know that works for me. My plan is to do the WW point system and workout 6 days a week...three days of cardio and three days of weight training. I always start these plans and only last about a week, but not this time! I have decided that one lost day will not turn into one lost week, which has been my track record.

So, starting today, I am on a mission to lose this stupid weight! Not only am I working toward my goal of dropping 30 pounds in 11 weeks, I am also training for a July 4th 10k in Atlanta. My husbands family does this race every year and I'm going to run the whole thing for my 30th birthday! That's my gift to myself. I've already started run/walking on the treadmill at my house! I have a long way to go before I can run a 10 min. mile, but isn't that the point of "training"?

I will keep you all updated on my progress...the weight loss and the running. I have to be honest, I hate all of this! I hate dieting, I hate working out, but I know I will be more than disappointed with myself if I don't change my life today. I'm going to buy the most fab dress for this wedding and it's going to be a size 10!!! I just want to be a perfect 10...again.

later

H

My favorite lip treatment

My favorite lip treatment is the Christian Dior Lip Maximizer. It looks like a sheer pink lip gloss, but it's more than that. It is a plumping lip treatment that I use at night and in the morning. The smell is to die for...vanilla mint! It's so yummy!! There is a tingling sensation, but nothing uncomfortable. The packaging is very well done. As you can see in the picture it is in a clear tube with a shiny silver top. It has Dior on one side and Lip Maximizer/Collagen Active written on the other side. The treatment itself is pink with tiny sparkles, but it comes out looking clear on my lips. It's very smooth and not sticky at all.

If I could only have one lip product for the rest of my life (hope it never comes to that!) this is what I would choose. Everything about it, the packaging, the scent, the effect, is perfect for me. Now, if only it wasn't $30 a pop! Oh, well...

H

Face of the Day

So I'm on a Clinique kick, in case you couldn't tell. I used mostly Clinique products on my face today. My foundation is Even Better in Ivory (their lightest shade...I'm so pale!!!), Estee Lauder double wear concealer, Clinique blended powder, fresh bloom all over color in peony on cheeks. The fresh bloom in peony is an excellent product. It has blush and highlighter combined in one compact. Very smooth and gives a really nice glow.

I did a daytime smokey brown look on my eyes. I started out with Clinique touch tint in Nude Sparkle as a base, used Color Surge eye shadow in Champagne all over my lid, Color Surge in Rum Spice in the crease and Color Surge in Chocolate Chip as liner and outer crease color. I tried a sample of the Lash Doubling mascara by Clinique, which I like so far. I finished it off with a little brow powder to fill in my sparse brows, I used the brow shaper in charcoaled by Clinque. It looks grey in the pan, but works with my black hair.

I used Clinique Long Last Gloss Wear in Goldspun, which is a champagne color gloss. I bought it to go over my High Impact lipstick in In a Nutshell, which is a goldish nude color. Very pretty together!

I know that's a lot of Clinique products, but as I posted earlier, I've started to really like Clinique again. I love doing my makeup everyday! It's kind of like therapy for me...a moment to myself to think.

Have a great day everyone!

H

Beauty tip #1

I think I'll post random beauty tips on this blog:

Tip #1 - smile! It worked for me last night when I broke down in tears after deciding to postpone Lily's birthday party. I cried and then laughed at myself for being so emotional about a princess party! There is no amount of blush that can make someone as pretty as when they are truly laughing. That's God's kind of pretty!

Snow day!!

Okay, so the day started out kinda bad...my daughter's fifth birthday party had to be canceled due to a snow storm. She took it better than I did, I cried like a baby and she didn't cry at all!! Thanks to my daughter's wonderful attitude about the whole thing the day has turned out to be quite lovely. We played in the snow and drank hot cocoa, watched movies and did lots of fun stuff!

I decided to go ahead and do my makeup just because I feel better with some mascara on my eyes. My "snow day" face consisted of Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer, powder, Cover Girl shimmering sands trio, Clinique High Impact mascara, Mac pink swoon blush and Clinique long last glosswear in knockout nude. Very simple and it took about five minutes to complete. A great look when you just want to feel pretty!

Till next time,

Heidi

Clinique Long Last Glosswear in Bamboo Pink review

A few years ago I bought the Clinique Glosswear lip gloss in air kiss because I loved the light pink color. Well, when I tried it on I had to wipe it off just seconds later! The smell and taste were beyond what my poor nose and taste buds could handle! I learned my lesson about buying Clinique lip glosses. Well, a few months ago I decided to try the new long last glosswear lip glosses. I was hoping that they didn't have the same smell as the previous glosses, and I was thrilled to find out that they are unscented and have no taste!! Yeah!!!! The first color I tried was Bamboo Pink and I loved it. It's a really pretty light pink with silver sparkles and a very light plummy undertone.

The gloss itself is kindof sticky, but not like MAC lipglasses, which I can't stand, but more of a smooth sticky. It last a couple of hours on me (not the eight hours that they advertise) and that is pretty good in my book for a lip gloss. My lips feel soft and moisturized while wearing this gloss. It doesn't dry out my lips like other long wearing lip gloss (L'Oreal), and it doesn't make my lips stick together like glue! All in all ,a great gloss

H

Clinique Colour Surge eye shadow trio in Totally Neutral review

I mentioned the Clinique Colour Surge eye shadow trio in Totally Neutral in my last post. I thought I would review it for you all! First of all, I have to say that I didn't used to like Clinique. I used it as a teenager and when I got older I just automatically thought that it was too young for me. Clinique has really surprised me lately! I love the new clear and silver packaging and that you can see the shadow colors on the bottom of the compact. Okay, so on to the review...

The Totally Neutral trio looks just like it's name, it consist of a shimmery cream color highlighter, a medium taupey grey and a dark brownish grey. They end up looking just plain grey on me, but I love that color! They blend easily and are really smooth to apply. I always use a base, either the Clinique touch tint or MAC painterly paint pot. The shadows stay on for at least eight hours, which I am happy with. The thing I love about this trio is the fact that it can go from day to night in a few swipes of my brush. For day wear I use the highlight color all over as a wash, then put the medium grey in the crease and follow with the dark grey as liner...beautiful and effortless. For night I do pretty much the same thing, but add a black gel liner on top lash line and line my top and bottom water line and darken the outer v with the dark grey. Instant classic smokey eye!!

I'm really happy with this trio and can't wait to try more colors!!

H

Girl's trip!!!

So my two besties and I went on a girls trip last October to Hotlanta (Atlanta) and stayed in the most beautiful hotel I've ever seen...the St. Regis. It makes the Ritz Carlton look like a Hampton Inn! We stayed in a suite and I fell in love with the decor. I loved it so much that I tried to redecorate my bedroom to look like our suite. I used pale blues and light golds to achieve the look I wanted...love it!

Anyway, we are going back to the St. Regis in March and I am already planning my "look" for the trip. It will be almost Spring, so I want to dress for happy weather. Every spring I get the urge to dress in nautical stripes and florals, but not at the same time! I want my look to be classic this year. My friend, Sarah, is a glamour girl (I think she looks like Eva Mendes) and my sister-in-law, Stephanie, is trendy and modern ( I think she looks like Sienna Miller), so I'm going to go classic, Old Hollywood (think Catherine Zeta-Jones) to balance us out. I have a fab trench coat that I bought on our last trip, so I'm going to base my outfits around that...like Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's. I will wear dark rinse jeans, red patent leather flats, white button down shirt and my trench...perfection! The finishing touch will be my Louis Vuitton bag and Chanel sunglasses. I like to buy good quality bags, shoes and sunglasses and mid range clothes. A pair of big, dark sunglasses will make any outfit look fab!

I want to do natural makeup during the day and amp it up for our nights out on the town. I've really gotten into Clinique makeup lately, so I will probably use the Colour Surge trio in Totally Neutral. It is a great trio of taupe and grey with a highlighter shade in cream. Easy to use for day and can be smoked out for night. I'll pair this with a natural gloss for day and a shimmery one for night. I have a complex about my lips for some reason (I think they are crooked) and I don't like to draw attention to them too much, so I like to focus on my eyes...I like my eyes.

Well, I'm sure my "girl's trip plan" will change five times before we actually go, but that's the fun part of planning a trip, right? I love the anticipation!

Later,

H

Hi!!

My very first post!! I just started this blog like 2 seconds ago and I'm already at a loss for words...

Let's see, my name is Heidi and I'm a makeup addict. I love all things makeup, fashion, decor...you know, all things vain! I'm the mom of two beautiful girls, and a wife to the most wonderful man in the world. I'm a "stay at home mom" ( I hate that title...I'm hardly ever home), an author ( I co-authored a book with my mom about hospitality), a singer ( I grew up in the music business, now I just sing when I get the chance), and a self-proclaimed beauty junkie.

The point of this blog is to write about makeup, but who knows, I might end up writing about things that actually matter, too! Not that makeup doesn't matter, it's just that there are things that matter to me more than lip gloss. First, and foremost, I am a Christian and I won't be silent about that! I am very passionate and opinionated about politics, but I will try to be silent about that. I know how much of a divisive issue politics can be!

Let me share ten facts about me:
1. I really try to be a nice person, but sometimes I forget that
2. I can't spell to save my life!
3. I love Jesus, but don't spend as much time with Him as I should...constant battle
4. I'm very close to my family. We traveled and sang together when I was growing up, so we had a lot of bonding time!
5. I spend way to much time being concerned about the way I look...lots of waisted time...
6. I have a hard time with "follow through"...I'll start things and never finish th
7. I hate cooking, but love watching cooking shows
8. I have very natural curly hair that I have passed down to my two girls...along with the tender head
9. I've had a 20 year battle with weight...still trying to lose 30 pounds of baby weight...it's about time I win!!
10. I'm "cool by association" because my brother is a well know music producer and his wife is an amazing songwriter

Till next time....

Heidi