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Pixi Beauty · Pixi Pretties Collection 2018

Pixi Beauty products have been steadily gaining ground in my makeup routine, and as a girl who tends to lean more towards luxury beauty, no one is more surprised by this revelation, than me. Several weeks ago, a package came in containing the Pixi Pretties Collection for 2018 –comprised of the latest collaborative efforts between Pixi and 3 beauty influencers — and I couldn’t wait to crack everything open and, well … play. I’m seriously like a kid in a toy store whenever I’m around makeup and who can blame me when stuff like this comes in?

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MAC x Charlotte Olympia Collection

March 29, 2016

The recent MAC collaboration with British luxury shoe & accessories designer Charlotte Olympia, packs major glamour coupled with a healthy vintage Old-Hollywood vibe. From the whimsical outer packaging with its kitschy designs to the spiderweb and clear lucite detailing she’s become known for, this may be a small collection (by MAC standards, that is), but loaded with lushly wearable shades.

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Cirque + Jeannie Vianney ‘Coronation’ – A unique collaboration

October 11, 2013

Cirque lacquers are on the fast track to attaining cult status … and with good reason: a range of insanely original colours, an amazing formula (hand-made and free of toxins), sublime packaging where absolutely NO detail is overlooked, and lastly, with unique collaborations (see the Arms and Armory Alter Ego Collaboration here). This time around, Annie Pham – creator of Cirque Colors, has teamed up with award-winning jewelry designer, Jeannie Vianney, to produce ‘Coronation’ – a set consisting of a polish shade in an eye-catching regal purple shade, along with a rose-gold plated ‘crown’ adjustable ring — with both products managing to capture key monarchy symbols in a modern & relevant way for today’s woman (or inner queen).

Having established her own signature style on the jewelry scene, Jeannie Vianney (friends with Annie Pham since their college days), has created the Coronation rose-gold plated ring – modelled from a piece of lace, cast into metal to form a crown shape, thus giving this ethereal pattern a tough edge. The open adjustable design should accommodate most ring sizes and gives the wearer many placement options as well.

Cirque + Jeannie Vianney – Coronation

Cirque Coronation (13.2 ml/.45 fl. oz) – A mid-sheer electric purple base hue in a jelly format, filled with ultra fine red multi-dimensional shimmer and slightly larger gold & copper glitter flecks. The first coat can fall a touch patchy – easily remedied by loading up your brush first, although subsequent coats need to be applied thinner for a more even look. Opacity is quickly built up, and yet there’s a gorgeous translucent quality to this shade that helps the coppery/red shimmer shine through at just below the surface level of the nail. There’s an ultraviolet glow seen along the nail edges that is just mind-blowing and unlike anything I’ve ever seen before – SPECTACULAR! As ‘Coronation’ dries semi matte, you should add top coat to really bring out everything going on with this baby, but be warned that it does drink up the top coat (who cares, when a shade is THIS gorgeous, right?!). Self-levelling in application and totally non-staining upon removal. Coats applied: 3 (thin) plus top coat

Cirque – Coronation

Cirque – Coronation (detail)

Cirque – Coronation

Cirque – Coronation (indirect light)

Jeannie Vianney – Coronation Ring

Cirque + Jeannie Vianney – Coronation

The ‘Coronation’ shade created by Cirque Colors, is that unique/strange/odd/electrifying kind of purple that every other brand wishes they had thought of first — and coming up with something new in today’s world of lacquers, is no mean feat. The ‘Coronation’ rose-gold plated ring is spot-on trend with its mix of kick-ass & daintiness, and is sure to be a conversation starter. Hint: the holidays are just around the corner … just sayin’….

The Cirque + Jeannie Vianney Coronation Set which comes in a black velveteen pouch & coordinating black gift box, retails for USD $48.00 and is available through:

www.cirquecolors.com – Complete list of Stockists can be found here. Follow via twitter/facebook for all updates

www.jeannievianney.com Follow via twitter/facebook for all updates

Disclosure: Product sample provided by the company/PR for my unbiased consideration

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Mèreadesso + Roots – a Unique Collaboration

October 3, 2013

Mèreadesso, a skincare brand I have totally embraced after having tried their amazing products, has teamed up with Canadian retailer (and icon) Roots to form a unique collaboration: starting tomorrow, October 4th, 2013 at precisely 10:00 am, this limited edition Roots leather Kiss Case Wristlet that comes with 3 Mèreadesso Lip Balms and an oversized sample of the line’s incredible moisturizer (previously reviewed here), will go on sale – online only. The set will retail for CAD $68.00 – almost a steal, when you factor in that the products alone sell for CAD $63.00, and as there are only 100 of these sets being made, once they’re gone … that’s it. Gone, for good.

The wristlet measure 9″ wide by 6″ high and 3″ deep, and is made of soft natural leather in a classic tan shade. An absolutely perfect size to carry with you when you’re on the go and don’t want to lug a giant (and ridiculously) heavy bag, this wristlet is more than large enough to hold all the essencials: your keys, cell phone and Mèreadesso Lip Balms, of course!

The trio of lip balms are housed in a convenient plastic snap-closure sleeve, and come in clear & tinted formats: pink and berry. The tubes are slim, portable and will fit in any makeup bag, while the unscented formula will keep your lips feeling quenched and softly hydrated all day long – I know, because I use and absolutely LOVE them (full review on these balms coming soon).

Roots – limited edition wristlet

Roots limited edition wristlet

Roots – limited edition wristlet

Roots – limited edition wristlet & Mèreadesso products

Don’t say I didn’t warn you: only 100 being made, so if this is something that grabs your eye, or even if you’re looking for that totally unique gift for someone special (holidays are just the around the corner…) here’s your chance to score one of these beauties by following the link I’ve provided below:

Mèreadesso Kiss Case Wristlet

Find out more about the complete range of Mèreadesso products via their website, twitter or facebook