Island Michael Kors: Very Bali

Hello Lovelies!

When you think island, what comes to mind? A gorgeous sunset, swaying palm trees, clear blue water? I'd like to think of my favorite island, Manhattan. Which only has two of the aforementioned island stereotypes, a beautiful sunset. However, I don't think there is that large of a market to create perfumes that smell like the City.

But Michael Kors knows there is an ever growing market for light, sexy Summer scents that make you think you're on an exotic island. And I LOVE it!

Michael Kors has released a new scent for the season, Island Michael Kors Very Bali. Very Bali is a light fragrance that is sexy and beachy. Since I am horrible at scent descriptions, I'll share what MK says about the fragrance:

"Introducing Island Michael Kors Very Bali .A new destination in fragrance. Escape to the ultimate glamorous destination and lose yourself in rose petals, jasmine and hints of earthy pample wood. Radiant. Soft. Sexy."

Yes, yes and yes! While I don't know what pample wood is, or what it smells like, I will agree it does have a subtle warm woodsy note.

And I've noticed I'm not the only one who enjoys this scent! I've had quite a few people ask me what I was wearing! Which is always nice to know that you smell good.

Right now this perfume comes in one size, which 1.7 oz and retails for $65. It also appears to be the only item in the line, hopefully it will come in more sizes and variations (rollerball, shower gel and lotion would be a nice set!).

I would definitely recommend getting a little spritz of this scent, next time you're at the perfume counter!

What's your favorite summer scent?

♥ Chelsea

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in Coral

Hello Lovelies!

Like the new digs? Well same digs, just redone a little ;)

During the Sephora Chic Week sale, I picked up a few goodies including this lip balm from Fresh! I'm a HUGE fan of the Fresh Sugar Lip Treatments! I'm on my second original tube and have the color Passion!

So when I saw that Fresh released a lip balm in coral, which is very on trend for the season, I had to order!

The Fresh Lip Treatments are ultra moisturizing, lemon scented, SPF 15 lip conditioners. I use the original one, or the clear, every night before bed and my lips feel amazing and very moisturized. My lips feel very plump and full while wearing these. Which might be because of fatty acids in the balm, it doesn't tingle but just makes lips feel smooth and plump.

I'd say the coral color is very, very easy to wear. It's not bright, but is a soft orangey-peach-coral. I really love pairing this with a bronzey eye, it compliments the look without being POW CORAL!

Overall, I love this! But $22.50 price tag? Its pricey! However I'm constantly reaching for one of these balms, they protect from the sun, add a kiss of color and leave lips soft and plump! Love!

Available at Sephora stores, sephora.com, fresh.com and wherever else you can find Fresh products.

♥ Chelsea

SEPHORA SALE GOING ON NOW :)

Hello Lovelies!

I know, I could start this post with some excuses but fear not! I'm too tired to do that ;)

I do however want to share some super duper time sensative information with you beauty lovers!

Sephora is having a sale now! 15% off of everything! Hoooray!!!

For VIBs the code is: CHICWEEK

And for Beauty Insiders the code is: CHICBI

These codes are good until Friday April 6th!

I placed a sizable haul, so I'll try to post it once it arrives! But here are my recommendations to take advantage of the deal!

1. Tinted Moisturizer! With the warm weather coming, its time to make the switch from heavy foundation to something lighter and with SPF!! And tinted moisturizers are a bit pricey, so bonus if you can get it on sale!

2. Urban Decay Shadows! Have you heard? UD is revamping their formula to make it extra buttery and awesome; but the downside? They're getting rid of a few colors! I'd pick some up that have always caught your eye before they're gone!

3. Waterproof Makeup! Again, with the weather getting warmer, I'd recommend picking up some of your favorites in a waterproof formula! I'm still looking for a perfect waterproof mascara

but Urban Decay's 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Liner is AMAZEBALLZ.

4. Sephora + Pantone Collection! This collection just makes sense! The leading beauty store and the leading authority for color? Hello awesomeee! I love the Tangerine Tango lipstick and plan on checking out the rest of the collection in store. But the colors are perfect for Spring and Summer and are really on trend!

Will you be picking up anything? Happy shopping ;)

♥ Chelsea

Sephora Prisma Chrome Eyeshadow

Hello Lovelies!

Ok first, anyone else watching Kourtney & Kim Take New York? I've gotta admit, I've never been a big Kardashian fan but I wanted to see how all their current events unfolded on TV...plus mindless shows are the best. With that said, I'm watching that in the background!

So today's review is on a Sephora brand product, its their new limited edition Prisma Chrome eyeshadows.

Here is Sephora's rundown on the product:

"The new wave in eye shadow, Prisma Chrome brings together the best features of baked, powder, and cream shadows. Its revolutionary effect captures light perfectly, delivering a prismatic effect with an unbelievably smooth and true color finish."

So what is it?! I honestly had to order to figure it out. Was it a cream? Powder? Tell me more!

Its a super pigmented eye shadow that can be worked with and applied both wet and dry. I've gotta admit, I've found some Sephora brand shadows to be a bit chalky but these are a far cry from those!

The shadow applied super velvety, with no fall out and didn't crease (I did use a primer!). I only have one color which is Moon Beam 05. Its a beautiful pink/beige with an amazing opalescent sheen!

On to the photos!

Simple, black packaging with the Sephora name.

The shadow itself looks almost like a sand-dune with the waves and a raised texture. Yes, it came with that dip! All part of the presentation!

Side profile, I just thought the product was so cool to photograph :)

Left is the shadow swatched dry and the right swatch is wet! It comes off a bit more pink off camera.

These shadows run $15 and are sold at Sephora and Sephora.com. They're limited edition, so I'd suggest snatching some up before they go away!

Let me know if you have tried these! Any luck with any Sephora products? Maybe some hidden gems?! Do tell!

Back to the Kardashians! I wonder what lashes they use...

♥ Chelsea

Makeup Organization/Collection!

Hello Lovelies!

I just finally decided to re-organize my makeup collection and thought I'd show you how its organized and what I used! I've got to say, I'm really happy with the turn out! I would love to have an actual vanity but for now I'm good with my desk!

Here is an overview of the whole makeup land!

I keep all of my brushes in the little Sigma brush holders. All of my mascaras, eye liners, and other misc. eye stuff are in a little bathroom cup thing from Target. I find storing them vertically is much better for liner and easier to find!

I also like to keep glosses stored vertically, and keep them in a pencil holder. I actually just cleaned out all of my glosses that were a year or older.

Most of my makeup is kept in this box from Muji, I'll link it below! I love the simple look and that you can see everything in it. My only beef is that you can't fit some products in it like MAC Paint Pots, Gel Liners and many foundations. I keep those in a little 3 Drawer system from Target (its the pink box in the first pic!).

The drawers can come completely out!

All of my eye shadows that can't be depotted, pencils, primers and mini shadow palettes are in the first drawer.

Second drawer is some highlighters, foundations and concealers. And little primers!

In the third drawer is a couple more highlighters (highlighters are huge!) and some blushes (Benefit's blushes take up half the drawer!).

Yet again, more cheek products in the 4th drawer! They take up too much space!

In the bottom drawer is lipsticks and lip butters.

Lastly I keep most of my shadows in a Z-Palette and then I also have the 2 Naked palettes! I have those and then the UD 15th Anniversary one which is on top of my clear box!

Phew! Sorry for all the photos! But there it is! I hope it gives you some good ideas in case you want to get organized!

Muji 5 Drawer can be found here: http://www.muji.us/store/storage/acrylic-cases/acrylic-case-5-drawers.html I think the next one I'll get is the large one to fit my bigger beauty products!

See anything you want a review on? Let me know!

♥ Chelsea

I'm Baaaack!

Sephora Friends & Family Sale 2011!

Why, Hello there Lovelies!

I know its been a little while, but I'm now working full time! Woot, woot! And my new job is going to hopefully help with my career in nursing!

Sephora is currently running their Friends & Family sale until November 2nd, and EVERYTHING IS 20% OFF! Whaaaat?! Of course I picked up a few things! To get into the sale, go to sephora.com/family and enter your email address, once your email address is in you get a one-time only discount code. However, you can use five different email addresses. So essentially, you can do 5 separate transactions (in case you forget something!).

FOR DISCOUNT CODE GO TO SEPHORA.COM/FRIENDS :)

So without further ado, here comes the haul!

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Dior Addict Ultra Gloss in "Little Red Dress" : I love doing a red lip and this super rich, shimmery red is going to be perfect for an easy red lip, not to mention it'll be the bombdotcom for holiday parties and gatherings! Definitely a splurge, but compared to other glosses I saw, this one had a good amount of product!

Tarte MultipEYE Liquid Liner: I know, I have too much liquid liner, but I'm a sucker for pen liners (they're more hygienic than the classic pot style) and love Tarte so I thought I'd try this out. It has a great brush-tip rather than the classic felt-tip.

Benefit Watt's Up?: A new, slightly shimmery, champagne highlighter with a cream-to-powder finish. One end is the product (in a stick form) and on the other end is a blending sponge. Its super pretty and glowy!

(Top is blended out, bottom isn't!)

Makeup Forever's Duo Mat Powder Foundation in "199": I was looking for a good powder foundation for days that liquid is too much work (aka early mornings) and this one got great reviews and sounded great for my oily skin! MUFE is also pretty good with their colors!

Sephora by OPI Nailpolish in "Good Tidings We Bling": Not gonna lie, not like what was pictured online! Its a mix of chunky and fine red and green glitter, but it come off and looks pretty dark. Not that bright, I'm gonna try layering it but so far its not what I had hoped for!

Dior Amber Diamond Highlighter: This one is in the mail, just came back in stock and I've had my eye on it! It supposed to be a universally flattering powder highlight that many double as an eyeshadow palette! Definitely a splurge but it was on sale :)

Finally, the best DEAL of the sale, and for the Holiday season!

Tarte's Lip Service Limited-Edition LipSurgence Collection: 5 Tarte lip tints for the price of ONE! All full size!! The set retails for $29 but during the sale it comes down to $23ish but retails for $120!! AMAZING!! Haven't tested these for wear yet, but will do a review!! And they're perfect for gifting!

So, did you pick anything up during the sale? Let me know!!

♥ Chelsea