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April 5, 2011 in Makeup by Denise Wild

Lancôme isn’t your grandmother’s cosmetic company anymore. With their new groundbreaking approach to colour and light Lancôme’s L’Absolu Nu has perfected the nude lip. Nude doesn’t have to always mean naked. A natural, slightly tinted lip gives every woman a fresh and radiant glow. The hints of beige and pink add just the right amount of colour while being ultra light and sheer. The touches of shimmer reflect the light making your lips look fuller and juicy.  And not only will your lips look juicy, they actually will be with Pro-Xylane technology that replenishes and moisturizes for 8 hours.

GS Approved:  L’Absolu Nu encompasses beauty inside and out. The rose design on the magnetic case gives your make up bag a burst of sensuality and femininity while making sure the cap never slips off and ruins your lipstick tip again.

Inspiration: Jennifer Lopez is everywhere these days; American Idol, red carpets and music videos. How does she go from a day to night look without skipping a beat? Nudes! Keeping it natural and fresh makes her look versatile for any situation that comes her way.

Editor’s Notes: I am personally stuck between the years of wearing pastel pink lip gloss and matt mauve lipstick. Sometimes it can be very difficult to find a shade that is appropriate for my age. The solution is Lancôme’s L’Absolu Nu. This lipstick is both sophisticated and flirty.

Beauty Editor: Elizabeth Violette

March 22, 2011 in Makeup by Denise Wild

Most days it’s hard for me to get up for work. I end up pressing the snooze button a multiple of times which is a strong indication I didn’t get enough sleep! When I finally do force myself to get ready my face can’t hide the tiredness. For days like this Benefit Bella Bamba 3D Pink face powder is the solution. Why 3D? The triple dimension of pink is brightening, sculpting and defining! This universally flattering powder will leave you looking brighter, perkier and prettier! As for not falling asleep at work – coffee will have to do.

GS Approved: I’m all about multifunctional products and this product is perfect for use on the cheeks as a blush, around your hairline and the top of your cheek bones as a highlighter or it can be dusted lightly all over the face when you’re craving that extra glow.

Inspiration: Shimmer can be difficult to pull off, but Penelope Cruz does it beautifully. If you’re scared of shimmer just add a touch to your cheek bones like Penelope did and you’ll be red carpet ready too.

Beauty Editor: Elaine Atkins

August 12, 2010 in Makeup by Denise Wild

Designed to suit every skin tone, Lancôme Paris Pop’n'Cheeks in Coral Flirt is a must-have multi-compacted face powder for this spring. With a fresh glow brush the delicately pearlescent coral and sandy tones invigorate the complexion with an instant radiance infusion. Very subtle yet glittering, Pop’n’Cheeks reveals a sensationally natural looking glow instantly. Blend all the shades together or just use the light shades on the cheekbones and the darkest shades in the hollow of the cheeks. The gentle and fresh texture gives the complexion a healthy shimmer of springtime freshness.

GS Approved: Pop’n’Cheeks can also be applied to the eyes. A double-duty powder practical for both the eyes and the cheeks; what a bonus for our buck!  

Inspiration: This powder offers that soft and sensual, radiantly joyous fresh looking skin you get on the beach in St.Tropez, France. No complexion is complete without that springtime shimmer.

Beauty Editor: Ashley Frejlich

June 22, 2010 in Makeup by Denise Wild

Lipstick and gloss rarely stay put on those hot summer days, and luckily Stila has caught on. Stila Raspberry Crush Lip & Cheek Stain, a multi-tasking makeup tool that belongs in every girl’s beach bag, adds a flash of bright, summery pink, and stays put throughout the day. Natural raspberry extracts give this solution a fruity taste and smell, too. It contains just the right amount of shimmer, so you can achieve a glowing summer look without any stickiness. Your lips and skin will love the infusions of Vitamin B, folic acid, and iron that work to moisturize your skin.

GS Approved: The clickable pen applicator makes it great for quick touch-ups and mess-free application.

Inspiration: Taylor Momsen may front the rock band The Pretty Reckless, but her pout is perfectly applied. Get similar precision and colour from the Raspberry Crush stain.

Editor’s Note: Once it’s applied to your cheeks, it dries fairly quickly, which can result in a slightly streaky finish. To get more even coverage, use a blush brush to distribute the tint for a flawless finish!

Beauty Editor: Jemima Codrington

April 20, 2010 in Hands & Feet by Denise Wild

Neutral nails are great for everyday wear, but when you want a change for a special occasion, go metallic! The sparkly Dior Vernis in Silver Pearl is a stunning hue for any season. And even though it does shimmer, it’s not a clumpy or grainy texture. It glides on like satin, and you can create a bold look with just one coat. It’s chip-resistant and long-lasting, too—perfect if you don’t have time for regular manicures.

GS Approved: The silver square lid is just for show; the actual applicator handle is smaller with grooves, perfect for steady application.

Inspiration: Before she had silver hot pants and silver hair, Lady Gaga rocked silver nails in her Love Game video. Try it for yourself…after all, who’s hotter than Gaga right now?

Beauty Editor: Jemima Codrington

March 24, 2010 in Makeup by Denise Wild

The perfect nude lip is light, clean, and natural. Benefit Lip Gloss in Zone Out is a golden nude gloss that’s sheer with a bit of shimmer and a sweet apricot and lychee scent. It’s the perfect blend of everything lovely to make your nude-lip dreams come true.

GS Approved: This nude lip will make you feel dressed up and sultry, not bare or self-conscious. Benefit’s figured it out!

Inspiration: The elegance of Benefit Lip Gloss in Zone Out is reminiscent of Old Hollywood. Marilyn Monroe knew how to work the nude look and once said, “The body is meant to be seen, not all covered up.” Give an ode to the original blonde bombshell with a slick of nude lipgloss.

Beauty Editor: Andrea Victory

November 23, 2009 in Makeup by Denise Wild

Clinique’s Colour Surge Eye Shadow Quad unifies violet hues with just a hint of shimmer. This is an easy blending shadow that allows for the flexibility to create looks from slightly subtle to seriously intense and flirty.

GS Approved: We can’t resist the super convenient modern-looking case that takes you from morning to night!

Inspiration: Emily Blunt in the movie The Young Victoria is alluring with delicate tones of purple sweeping across those eyes of royalty.

Editor’s Note: I have long been a fan of purple. It symbolizes wealth and royalty. I adore the look of a deep purple in the corner of my eyes that blends softly across the lid to a luminous white. To intensify Clinique’s Black Tie Violet shades, I wet my Clinique Eye Liner Brush with some water and vigorously blend the deepest shade of purple along my lash line. I wear this bold look alone as a slash of colour against my nude olive skin tone. I think this approach is very chic and sleek.

Beauty Editor: Ashley Frejlich

October 19, 2009 in Makeup by Denise Wild

Pick any one of six shades from Benefit’s Glitz Glam & Gloss 6 Shade Lip Gloss Set to complete your sophisticated look. This shimmery glossy kit has three double-ended wands for six sexy shades: Friends In High Places (sparkling raspberry), Kiss You (clear fuchsia), Almost Famous (copper penny), Zone Out (golden nude), I’m With The Band (golden pink shimmer), and Fresh-Squeezed (pink grapefruit). Bring the whole kit to your next party to change up your look throughout the night as you please.

GS Approved: This whimsical San Francisco brand has won numerous beauty awards for their smart and practical beauty tools and make up.

Inspiration: Pair glossy shimmery lips with a knock-out party dress like this dazzling and glamorous Versace Atelier creation.

Beauty Editor: Yanyi Ma