Tom Ford Spring 2015 Eye Color Duo {Ripe Plum}

For spring Tom Ford released three Eye Color Duos ($60).  Each has a light iridescent shade and a darker shade.  I picked up Ripe Plum since it seemed the most neutral duo.  The lighter side is a pinky champagne and the darker side borders on a plum brown.  These can be applied dry or wet.  I have only used them dry so I can't attest to how they work wet but, they are very creamy and blendable while dry.  I always prime my eyes and these last all work day on me.  I like to use the darker shade on the outer half of my eyelid and the lighter shade on the inner half.  It makes for a nice daytime smokey eye.   

    

Overall I am really pleased with how these apply and how long they last. The price tag is a bit steep but I still love it.  

Have you tried these eye color duos ?? What do you think ??

Love,

City Styles 

Top 14 of 2014

Happy 2015!!! I can't believe another year has come and gone.  But 2014 was pretty good to me.  I was introduced to lots of new beauty products and I rounded up my top favs for you guys.


Bioderma - I am down the end of my bottle and I keep telling myself I don't need a new bottle.  Yeah ok, Amazon Prime to the rescue.  This is my holy grail of makeup removers.  It has never met a match it couldn't handle.

Origins Drink Up Intensive Mask - I don't know what I would ever do without this.  This is great for people with very dry or combo skin.  It isn't a mask you leave on for 10 mins and then wash off.  This is more of a very thick moisturizer that you lather on at night and let sink into your face.  When you wake up in the morning your face is hydrated.  I love this for the winter months.

Tom Ford Traceless Perfecting Foundation - I have never had such a love for a foundation before. I discovered this back in August and I have had a love affair with it ever since.  It lasts all day and has a medium coverage.  It has a satin finish and doesn't need to be powdered.  I have been searching for a foundation like this for years and I am so happy to have found it!

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer - The consistency of this is amazing.  It is very liquidy but at the same time it isn't runny.  I am able to use this as my under eye concealer and even at times I use this all over my face and just set with a powder.

Chanel Les Beiges Powder - Best setting powder!!  I love to use a light dusting of this after my foundation.  It helps set my foundation but, doesn't make me look matte.

Becca Blush in Flowerchild - I enjoy a good matte blush but, this blush came along and blew them out of the water.  It is the perfect pinky, coral shade that gives you a nice flush and has a beautiful satin finish.

MAC Definitely Defined - Unfortunately this was a limited edition product but, I use it so much I had to include it.  It is such a beautiful highlighter.  I have very pale skin and like a highlighter that has more of a champagne tone to it.  I think it complements me nicely.  And it isn't too shimmery.  I hate when a highlighter makes you look like a glitter ball.

Anastasia Brow Whiz - I have gone through three of these in one year.  This stuff is like auhhh mazzz balls.  It is so precise and taupe is the perfect shade for me.

Lorac Pro Palette - If I lost every other palette and only had this one that would be fine with me.  The shadows are so creamy and pigmented.  I grab for this palette at least twice a week.

By Terry Ombre Blackstar in Misty Rock - Let me start off my saying I love the Ombre Blackstars in general but, Misty Rock is such an amazing shade.  It is a dusty mauve color that looks s amazing on so many eye colors.  And it is a one and done kind of product.  I can use this all over the eye, buff it out, and I am done.  Plus the lasting power is amazing and no creasing.

Armani Eyes to Kill Mascara - This is my mascara.  It has fiber bristles and just gives you great looking lashes.  It gives them volume and a bit of length.  I have gone through two in the past year and don't know if I could ever go without it.

Malin + Goetz Lip Balm - This came in one of my Glossy Box's this year and I was blown away by how good it was.  It has a thicker texture then most lip balms and really hydrates my lips.  It also lasts longer then most.  It isn't too sticky either.

Sephora Formula X System - I have never been religious to a base and top coat before but these have now become my holy grails.  They help my polish last so much longer.  I get at least 5 days out of my manicures.

Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray - My hair has no volume whatsoever.  This stuff gives my fluffy hair such texture and volume it's so amazing.  I love to use this on my hair after I dry it and I also love to use it on my second day hair.  I love it more then dry shampoo.  And it smells amazing.



What are your favorites from 2014 ??


Love,
City Styles 

Tom Ford Lips & Boys {Patrick, Michael, Adriano, Cooper}

Back on Black Friday Tom Ford released his Boys & Lips collection.  It consisted of 50 limited edition mini lipsticks named after men in Tom Ford's life.  I was lucky enough to get the four lipsticks I wanted.  I know that many sold out fast.  I ordered Patrick, Michael, Adriano, and Cooper.  I wanted so many more but at $32 each I stopped myself.  They will be available again on Dec. 26 at select retailers.  

Patrick 22 and Michael 23 are very similar.  They are pinky corals.  Michael is just a smidge darker then Patrick but, we all know how I love my corals so it's all good for me.  Adriano 33 is a beautiful red coral.  It is actually the same as True Coral, which I already own.  But I ordered blindly so I can't really be upset.  And lastly we have Cooper 28.  Cooper is a gorgeous deep pink.  These lipstick have the same formulation as the original ones.  They are creamy and very pigmented.  Now lets talk about the difference between these minis and the full size lipstick.  A full size lipstick retails for $50 and has .10oz of product and these "minis" retail for $32 and have .07oz of product.  Which in my opinion is pretty good.  The packaging is very rich and heavy just like the full size lipsticks.  It doesn't feel cheap at all and the lipstick bullet is small but, fits your lip perfectly. 

 Compared to a full size TF lipstick 

Overall I am really happy with my picks.  Next up on my list is Francesco, Diego, Liam, and Beau.  I hear that some stores are talking pre-orders and shipping them out when they launch on Dec. 26th.  When I find out more into I'll let you know.


Did you pick up any of the lipsticks from this collection??  Which ones are your favorite ??


Love,
City Styles 

Winter Edit

Back in the summer I did a post called my Summer Edit.  I talked about my picks for the summer time and I thought I would show you my picks for the winter time.


During the winter my skin gets a bit drier so I need a base that I know will keep me hydrated and looking dewy.  For me that is Tom Ford's Traceless Perfecting Foundation (4).  This has quickly become my absolute favorite foundation.  It is long lasting (10+ hours) and just makes my skin look flawless and that is exactly what I need in the winter.   I am absolutely loving the new Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette (1).  These leave an amazing glow on the cheeks.  My favorite from the palette is Incandescent Electra (middle shade).  As for a highlighter I love something that is a bit more golden.  Dior released Golden Shock (8) which is a gorgeous gold highlighter.  I have just started to play with this so more to come soon.  Moving onto eyes I love a good neutral and Tom Ford has totally outdone himself this year.  As a base I use the cream shadow in Platinum (6).  It is a gorgeous bronzy, taupey brown shade.  On top I love to use my Nude Dip palette (5).  This has been my go to for a beautiful neutral eye.  I love a good vampy lip during the fall and winter.  My go to lipstick is a Chanel Rouge Allure in La Provocante(2).  I lightly dab this on my lips and it gives the perfect dark lip.  When I am not going for a vampy lip I love a good gloss.  Chanel Rouge Allure glosses (7) are my favorites at the moment.  They are more like a liquid lipstick and last for hours on the lips.  As for nails I recently picked up Chanel Sweet Star (3) and I have been LOVE, LOVE, LOVING it.  It is the most unique shade in my collection and I have gotten so many compliments wearing it.



What products do you love to use during the winter time ??


Love,
City Styles

Tom Ford Cream Shadow {Platinum}

Tom Ford re-released two cream eyeshadows ($42) , Platinum and Spice, with his Holiday 2014 collection.  These were originally released two holidays ago (I believe).  To be honest two holidays ago I wasn't into high end makeup like I am now so I would have never bought these.   However now I am addicted and I have heard so many good things about these cream shadows that I had to pick Platinum up.   

Platinum is a beautiful taupey brown metallic shade.  It looks gorgeous on blue and green eyes.   It's more of a mouse like texture and has pretty good lasting power (8+ hours).   I do use a primer underneath but, I do with all shadows I wear (I have only lids).  

Platinum compared to Laura Mercier Grey Pearl,  Rouge Bunny Rouge Atlas Swallowtail (almost exact dupe), Sumita Champagne,  and NudeStix Twilight.  

Overall I am really glad I picked this up.  I am contemplating picking up Spice too.  I know these are limited edition so head to your local counter fast before these sell out.


Did you pick up the Tom Ford cream shadows??


Love,
City Styles 

October Favorites

Tom Ford Traceless Perfecting Foundation - I have been raving about this for months now.  This is the most perfect foundation like ever.  I have never loved a beauty product as much as I love this.  It is long lasting and gives great coverage.  It isn't cakey and is a bit dewy.  I love using a beauty blender with it.  It is just utter perfection.

Chanel Camelia de Plumes Highlighter - This highlighter is so gorgeous.  It is a white gold shade (no it isn't silver) and it just melts into your skin.  I just think this looks amazing on my cheek bones.

YSL Volupte Sheer Candy #5 - This is such a beautiful berry shade and it is nice and sheer which means I can wear this to work.  It smells divine also.

Kiko Long Lasting Stick Eyeshadow #5 - This shadow stick has been a go to lately !  It's a dusty rose shade that just makes blue eyes pop.  It lasts almost all day which is a huge plus.

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer - I recently fell back in love with this concealer.  It was on the back burner for a while but finally made a reappearance this month.  The shade Vanilla is perfect for under my eyes.  It doesn't crease and blends like a dream.

Tom Ford Extreme Mascara - I am almost at the end with this mascara.  It separates my lashes and gives them a bit of volume and it is very black.

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette - Ughhh!! Love this sooooo much!!  I have used this everyday since I got it.  Incandescent Electra has been my go to.  These blushes are so beautiful and give the skin a gorgeous glow.



Also this month I have been loving my Malibu Bows leopard print clutch and my H&M bag.  As for tv I have been really into Criminal Minds.  I have been on Netflix binge watching it.


What are your October Favorites ??


Love,
City Styles 

High End Products Worth the Money

Love, 

City Styles

Septemeber Favorites

September has come and gone ... boo!  So I thought I would show you my monthly favorites.  Hope you enjoy the video!  And let me know if you like this format or would you like me to go back to just writing about them.


Love,
City Styles 

My Friday Five #4

Another week has come and gone so here are my favorites!

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer - Ughhh I don't think I could live without this.  It is the absolute best concealer ever.  It covers my dark circles yet isn't cake and hardly creases.  And it is extra cheap.  Win win situation.  

Sonia Kashuk Blush Brush - This brush comes from her 15th Anniversary set.  It is so amazing and I actually don't have a blush brush like it.  If you don't know I collect blush brushes.  I have so many different ones and love trying new ones.  

Tom Ford Nude Dip palette - Unfortunately this seems to be sold out everywhere.  I was lucky enough to pre-sale it.  The palette is gorgeous and a neutral lovers paradise. 

Chanel Le Volume de Chanel mascara - Months back when I first bought this I hated it.  It was to goopy and just clumped all my lashes together.  Now that it has dried out a bit I am in love.  It gives great volume to my lashes and also lengthens them a bit. 

Formula X polish in Uber - We all know that I love a red nail!  This reddish orange shade is gorge and the Formula X range form Sephora is the bomb diggity!  They last a long time and there are so many shades to choose from!!  

What are your top products this week ??

Love, 

City Styles 

Tom Ford Nude Dip Color Quad {Fall 2014}

Tom Ford's fall collection recently hit stores and online retailers and sold out very fast.  I was lucky enough to pre sale this bad boy at Saks's.  The bad boy I am talking about the the new color quad in Nude Dip($79).   It is sold out online at all the department stores so you will have to call around to your local counters and see if they still have any available.  

The quad is just gorgeous.  I only have one other quad by him, Cognac Sable.  I enjoy that palette but, I don't reach for it often.  But, this I have been reaching for on the daily.  The shadows are so smooth and different from his other palettes.  These remind me a bit more of the new Chanel quads that are out.  They are more satiny then creamy.  The only thing this quad is missing is a transition shade.  But I don't mind reaching for another shade.  I would totally snatch this up if you get the chance cause you will definitely regret it if you don't. 

Nude Dip is very similar to Chanel's Raffinement quad and Bare Mineral's The Truth quad.  

What are your thoughts on the Tom Ford Fall '14 collection ?? I kind of want to get one of the blush duos and the nail polish.  But we will see. 

Love, 

City Styles 

August Favorites

August has come and gone and soon enough fall will be here.  But, right now I am sitting in my sweltering room wishing it was 70 degrees out instead of 83.  Anywho let's get on with the show.  I have found some really amazing products this month and want to share them with you all.  

1. Valentia Even Glow Serum* - I ran out of my Ole Henriksen Truth Serum and decided hey why no try something different.  So I did and fell in love with this.  It is a Vitamin C serum that just leaves my skin feeling so nourished.  I have been using this for about a month and don't know what I would do without it.

2. Tom Ford Traceless Perfecting Foundation - Ughhh this stuff is AMAZING.  I have not found a foundation that I truly loved this much in a long time.  It gives you medium coverage but, doesn't feel like you have anything on your face.  It gives a bit of a dewy look but, doesn't make you look like a grease ball.  It lasts all day long.  I usually put my makeup on at 7:30am and I don't come home 'til 6:30pm and my face is still intact.  That my friends is amazing.  

3. Lorac Pro 2 Palette - If I had to make a choice between my Naked palettes and my Lorac ones well I would for sure pick my Lorac ones.  I have reached for this palette daily.  I love the first four neutral shades.  They look great in the crease.  And I love the first five shimmery shades.  They look great all over the lid or in the outer corner.  The shadows blend so easily and they feel buttery smooth.  

4. Bobbi Brown Blush in Coral Sugar - We all know I have a thing coral.  Well this month I have been all about this blush.  It is a nice mix of pink and coral.  And if compliments my skin tone so well.  

5. Malin + Goetz Lip Balm - I received this in my Glossy Box and I am in love.  I think I enjoy this more then my Jack Black lip balm and that is saying a whole lot ( I have gone through at least 4 or 5 tubes of Jack Black).  The Malin + Goetz is so moisturizing and keeps my lips moisturized for hours.  

6. L'oreal Glossy Stain in Coral Tattoo - Glossy Stain is not the real name of these.  The name is not on the packaging either.  That annoys me a bit but, the product itself is amazing.  It stays in place for hours without budging.  Only when I eat do I have to re-apply.  

7. Formula X The System - Since Revlon discontinued my favorite base coat I thought it was time to try something else.  I haven't dabbled to much with the Formula X range from Sephora but, I have heard such great things about it.  And everyone is right.  The System includes a nail cleanser, a base coat, your choice of a nail color, and a top coat.  These have really helped my manicures last longer.

8. One Truffle Clarity Pouch - This is the best makeup pouch around town.  It fits so much but, is still so sleek.  It leaves so much room in my purses for all my other junk.  I am contemplating buying a few more in various sizes.  

    Some of my other favorites this month :

The Killing - A Netflix original. It is such a great show.  If you are into shows like Dexter and Sherlock you will enjoy this. 

#GIRLBOSS - My mom bought this for me on her Kindle and I have not been able to put it down.  Such a good read for someone who wants a job outside the norm and wants to be their own boss.

LG G3 - I finally got myself a new phone and it wasn't an iPhone.  Don't get me wrong I love iPhones but, I hate the quality of their cameras.  Androids have such better camera quality.  And having a blog based on beauty I wanted to get a phone that has the best camera quality out there. 

What are your favorites this month ??

Love, 

City Styles 

Tom Ford Traceless Perfecting Foundation

Tom Ford has come out with a new foundation, the Traceless Perfecting Foundation.  I have never tried a Tom Ford foundation before so I thought why not pick this one up.  I had been hearing good things about it so I went to Saks and got color matched to 01 Cream.  I have been testing this out for a week now and I have a few thoughts.  

The Traceless Perfecting Foundation is a bit of a thicker foundation.  On the face you can't feel it but, it is thicker then most.  I have tried applying with a Sigma F80 and a Beauty Blender and I prefer the Beauty Blender.  Also you want to use a light weight serum/moisturizer and primer underneath.  I have been using my Valentia Serum and First Aid Beauty moisturizer and Makeup Forever HD primer.  I do not set this foundation with any powder.  I don't feel like I need to since it lasts all day anyway.  And I truly mean it lasts all day!  I put my makeup on at about 7:30am and when I get home at 6:30pm my makeup is still in place.  

I am really enjoying this foundation.  It is definitely full coverage and you need to figure out how it is going to work for your skin.  This would be great for drier skin but, I am not sure how it work for oily skin.  I have combo skin and I think it works really well for me and I have found the best combo for my moisturizer/primer.


Have you gotten this foundation ?? What do you think ??


Love,
City Styles



PS- I did a pre sale of the eye quad and can't wait to get it. 

My Friday Five #3

1. Naked Basics Palette - This used to be my go to everyday but, it was put on the back burner for a while.  But it is back!  Love to use this for a simple eye look or to enhance an eye look.

2. Malin + Goetz Mojito Lip Balm - This deluxe sample just came in my Glossy Box and it is the balm diggity (see what I did there, yes I am a cornball).  This is so nourishing and kind of reminds me of my all time fav balm from Jack Black.

3. L'oreal Liquid Lipstick in Coral Tattoo - Love!  I have worn this on my lips for the past week and I have gotten so many compliments.  It lasts all day and is not too sticky.

4. Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso - This gives your face the ultimate pick me up.  This is my go to blush whenever I am not sure what to wear.  It gives my face such a beautiful glow.

5. Tom Ford Traceless Perfecting Foundation - I have been testing this out all week and it is amazing.  I have an in-depth review coming later today.


What are your Friday Five ??


Love,
City Styles
  

July Favorites

July has come and gone... weep!  I can't believe the summer is almost over.  Enough of my complaining and onto my July Favorites.

I have been loving my new serum from Estee Lauder(1).  It helps minimize my pores and just leaves my face feeling silky smooth.  For moisturizer I have been using the Firming & Lifting Cream(2) from Algenist.  I actually got this as a 100pt perk from Sephora.  I have had this before and absolutely adored it.  It really moisturizes my face.  As for foundation I have been obsessed with my Estee Lauder Double Wear Light (3).  It gives amazing coverage but, it doesn't feel like I have much on my face.
As we all know I am not really into tanning but, since it is summer I have been using my Too Faced Bronzed & Poreless(4) to give myself and all over sun kissed look.  And for cheeks I have been loving the Becca Blush in Flowerchild(5).  It is a beautiful pinky, coral shade.  For eyes I have ben very minimal.  I have either reached for the NudeStix in Twilight(6) or the Burberry Eyeshadow in Rosewood(7).  They both are easy to work with and require no effort.  And then for mascara I have been using the Too Faced Better Than Sex(8).  And O-M-G is this stuff the bomb dot com.  It makes my lashes look so amazing!  I am actually ready to throw away all my other mascaras (of course not my Armani).  It is that amazing.
For lips I have been really enjoying my Rose Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment(9).  And for some color I have using the Tom Ford Lip Shine in Frolic(10).  It is the perfect light coral shade that is great for everyday wear.  And lastly the new Sally Hansen Gel(11) polish has been on my finger constantly.  I love the shade B Girl.

Tom Ford Extreme Mascara {DUPE ALERT}

A few months back Nordstrom had their annual buy two get one free mascara sale.  How could you pass up a deal like that?  I know I could not.  So one of the mascaras I bought was the Tom Ford Extreme Mascara ($44).  I have always wanted to try one of his mascaras and this was a great deal so I went for it.  Little did I know it is an exact dupe for my fav mascara, Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme ($26).  And I mean exact dupe.  I am not sure if Estee Lauder is the parent company for Tom Ford but, I will investigate.   

  

The brushes and formula are exactly the same.  They leave my lashes looking fuller and longer.  I don't see a difference when using either of these.  So buyers beware you can go spend $26 for the Estee Lauder one or spend $44 for the Tom Ford one.  I am going to stick with my trusty (and cheaper) Estee Lauder.
  

Have you every bought something that is extremely expensive just to realize you have something similar and a fraction of the cost ??  If so let me know !!


Love,
City Styles 

My Friday Five #2

My City Ties - I have been selling these ties on Etsy for a while now and just love them.  I just got some new colors in and they will be up soon!

L'oreal Visible Lift Blush in Soft Pink - L'oreal recently launched a new line with a foundation, concealer, and blush.  I picked up the blush and I love it.  It has a mousse like texture and blends so nicely into your skin.

L'oreal Colour Riche Quad in Absolute Taupe - L'oreal has been on point lately.  They also came out with these cute new quads and of course I had to get the taupe one!

Tom Ford Lip Shine in Frolic - Uhhh this is gorgeous !  I think I have finally found my holy grail lip color and lipstick formulation!  This is my first lip shine and I love it.  Frolic is a peachy coral shade with a slight shimmer and it complements my skin so well.

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara & Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara - Perfect combo!  The Too Faced gives me such volume and the Clinique really separates and gives length to my bottom lashes.


What are your Friday Five ??

Love,
City Styles 

May Favorites

May has come and gone and June is almost upon us.  It is crazy how fast this year is going.  Another month and it'll be my birthday and in a month and half my blog will turn 1!!  I really can't believe that.  This month I have been loving a lot of new products that I have picked up.

But, first let me tell you about an old fav that I'm going to have to restock pretty soon.  The Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla.  I have been using this to death lately.  I have been going the no makeup, makeup route lately and I use this just on my redness and few acne scars.  And then on top I dust my La Mer powder in Creme.  This stuff is amazing!! I ordered this within the past month or so and it has become a staple.  I use it to set my makeup and to give my face a little bit of coverage.  I have been using a Hakuhodo B002 with this powder.  It is one of the softest brushes I own and is so easy to use with the La Mer.  When I need more coverage, say if I am going out to dinner, I have been using my Chantecaille Just Skin in Vanilla.  This is a tinted moisturizer that gives great coverage.  It evens out my skin tone so well and leaves a nice dewy look.  And for some dimension I have been mixing in the Clarin's Instant Light Radiance Boosting Complexion Base in 01 Rose.  This gives my skin a nice glow.  It isn't the best smelling but, once you mix it with your foundation the smell goes away.
I have embraced my paleness and really haven't been using bronzer lately but, I have been using the Tom Ford blush in Flush.  This gives me such a nice flush and really makes me look awake.  It is slightly shimmery but, you couldn't tell unless you were inches away from my face.  And for highlight I have been using Kevyn Aucoin Candlelight.  This is such a cult favorite and I totally understand why.  It just makes my face glow.  To put candlelight on I have been using the Hakuhodo B5521.  This brush is great for highlight.  It is tapered and makes it extra easy to put highlight on my cheek bones and run down my nose.  For eyes I have been love, love, loving my Armani Eyes to Kill in 9.  It is a beautiful champagne, gold color.  I have been wearing this all over my eyes and popping Naked into the crease.  For mascara I have been experimenting with Chanel's Le Volume de Chanel.  I have a love/hate relationship with this.  Sometimes I love the way it looks and sometimes it is just to gloopy.  I think it needs to dry out a little bit more and I will truly love this.  And lastly my Chanel Eastern Lights has been a staple.  I think this great on so many different skin tones and just looks so crisp and clean.


What are your May favorites ??

Love,
City Styles 

Dior Vernis Gel Shine & Long Wear Nail Lacquer {Wonderland & Bonheur}

Dior has released a new formula of nail polish, Gel Shine & Long Wear Lacquer.  There is a variety of shades, some new and some old.  This formula is supposed to provide a glass like shine with extended wear.  The brush is also a but smaller then the original polish brush.  I tested these for about a week or so and I was pretty impressed.  I have had a gel manicure from the salon and to be honest after a week my nails were chipping.  But, these polishes hardly chipped and I had them on for about 7 days.  For an at home manicure I was so excited.  I used two coats plus a base coat and top coat.  These are so opaque that you could get away with one coat but, I personally like two.  Over all I am pretty happy with the formula and shades.  I totally want to pick more up. 

   

Have you tried any of the Dior nail polishes ??

Love,
City Styles 

Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Lipstick {Infamous}

I was walking by the Estee Lauder counter and was intrigued by these new lipsticks.  I normally don't buy makeup from Estee Lauder but, hey these looked great so why not.  I swatched a few shades and landed on this one, Infamous.  All of the Pure Color Envy lipsticks are highly pigmented but, this one was calling my name.  It's a rich, bright pink that suits my fair complexion very well.   It is ultra hydrating and doesn't make me feel like I need a lip balm once it has worn off a bit.  It lasts on my lips around 3/4 hours depending on what I am eating or drinking.   And, I am in love with the packaging.  It is sleek and rectangular (which I love) and it has a magnetic closure.  Something about a magnetic closure just screams luxury to me.  Now at $30 a pop these are up there with Dior Extreme lipsticks and Burberry lipsticks.  I believe the Color Envy lipsticks are just as good in quality.  I have very much been enjoying this formula and am thinking about going back and getting one or two more !  You can find them at most department stores.  I bought mine at Macy's.  Or you can order online from Estee Lauder.  

What has been your favorite lipstick lately ??  And what lipstick formula do you just hate ??

Love,
City Styles 

Spring Nail Picks !

Spring is upon us and I thought I'd share my spring nail picks with you guys!  I love a great pastel nail during this time of year so I picked my favorite and prettiest pastels I own.  

First up is Tom Ford Sugar Dune.  This came out in his spring collection and is easily my favorite nude.  It is so gorge!  Next is Dior Bouquet which is a beautiful coral.  My favoritest (oh yes I know not a word) is YSL Rose Scabiosa.  It is a beautiful rosy purple color and looks great on the fingers or toes.  Jo-Mina is such an amazing purple shade that is like bam in your face.  My most recent pick up is Blue Orchid from Deborah Lippmann.  She just came out with new spring shades and this light blue was calling my name.  And lastly is this mint green from Butter London.  I like to apply two coats and if necessary a third.  These all last at least three or four days with minimal chipping.

What are your favorite spring shades ??

Love,
City Styles