Dior - DiorShow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum

What it promises to do: Dior's first lash primer that combs, curls, and coats each lash to create a smooth, even mascara base, while acting as a nourishing serum treatment that promotes long-term lash growth, strength, and vitality. (Sephora Website)

What else you need to know: "Diorshow Maximizer is this season's most innovative, must-have product. Apply as a primer serum base under mascara for intensely curled, thickened, and lengthened lashes and also on its own as a deep conditioner for lashes at night." -Sephora Pro Beauty Team Member, Nathalie Bechard (Sephora Website)


Research Results: The Dior Innovation Center has tested Diorshow Maximizer for efficiency and found amazing results after only 8 weeks use: + 52% Volume, +38% Length, + 73% Curl
Studies also showed that lashes were more resilient, protected, and revitalized. (Sephora Website)



My take...

I love it! As a primer, I think it is amazing. It lengthens my lashes and boosts volume. I use it right before I apply my regular mascara which is Maybelline Colossal Lash (love!) and I get long, lush lashes! However, I don't use it everyday to be able to comment on whether or not it is a good lash conditioner. From what I have heard from others, it seems work great as well. The best part is the price! Other lash conditioners are about $60 and up, but Dior's is approximately $30, which is the average price of a Dior mascara.

Have you tried this? If so, do you love it or hate it?

Dior Fall 2010 Collection

“Dior women are not shy, they’re modern and daring,” says John Galliano. The Dior fall color collection pays tribute to this idea of unabashed femininity with shades of sensual mauve, deep purple and smoky charcoal and grey tones. The eyes are the focal point of the look: endless and full lashes, mysterious, smoky lids and soft, pink hues for the lips.

Dior 2-Colour Logomania Collector’s Edition in Silver Screen #085 ($38.00)
Embossed with the Dior “Logomania” pattern, this limited edition 2-Colour shade plays with highlighting silver and sparkling black shades to light up the eyes with a dramatic, shimmering effect.

The Collection
Dior 5-Colour Eyeshadow in Misty Mauve #844 (except Sephora) ($58.00)
Dior 5-Colour Designer Eyeshadow in Pink Design #808 ($58.00)
Dior Serum de Rouge in Pearly Pink Serum #470 (except Sephora) ($32.00)
Dior Serum de Rouge in Radiant Pink Serum #560 ($32.00)
Dior Serum de Rouge in Pink Diva Serum #670 ($32.00)
Dior Serum de Rouge in Ruby Serum #870 ($32.00)
Dior Serum de Rouge in Plum Serum #880 ($32.00)
Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss in Tailored Mauve #692 ($26.50)
Dior Addict Lipcolor in Spectacular Mauve #694 (except Sephora) ($26.00)
Dior Addict Lipcolor in Technicolor Red #873 ($26.00)
Dior Vernis in Cherry Blossom #386 (Sephora Exclusive) ($21.00)
Dior Vernis in Black Sequins #905 (except Sephora) ($21.00)










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Addicted to Dior Summer Collection

Here is a small collection from Dior for summer 2010. This will be available in May.

Addicted to Dior
Addicted to Coral (001)
Addicted to Pink (002)

5-Couleur Eyeshadow
Ready-to-Glow (649)
Crush Glow (659)

1 Couleur Eyeshadow
Golden Spotlight (616)

Dior Addict High Shine
Rose Trendsetter (574)

Dior Addict Crystal Gloss
Crystal Gloss (001)

Dior Nude Glow
001

How much is your face worth?

A fellow beauty blogger and addict did this and I thought it was very interesting, so I thought I would try it and share.

This is my routine, not on a daily basis, but on days where I have the energy/care.
I usually only wear a few things when I am going to work, but on the weekends I go all out and use everything listed.

Face
Nivea Moisterizer $9.99
Make Up Forever HD Primer $37.00
Make Up Forever Concealer $36.00
MAC Studio Fix Foundation $35.50
MAC Prep + Prime Finishing Power $25.00
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Potion $22.00
YSL Touché Éclat $50.00 – for touch up threw out the day/evening

Cheeks
NARS Blush $30.00
NARS Bronzer $38.00
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish $32.50

Eyes
MAC Eyeshadow $17.50 x 2 colours $35.00
Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara $9.99
Talika Eyelash lipocils $40.00

Lips
Rosebud Lip Salve $7.00
MAC Lip Gloss $16.50
MAC Lip Stick $16.50
Dior Lip liner $26.00

Grand total without tax…
With lip gloss $424.48
With lipstick and liner $450.48

On a day where I am just going into work my grand total without tax is $184.98. There is a huge difference between the days/nights where I get all dolled up and days that I do not. What can I do? I just love make up!

How much is your face worth?

Dior Boudior Look Spring 2010 Collection

Here is a sneak peak at Dior's spring 2010 collection which will be available mid January.

Lace Poudrier Dentelle Illuminating Lace-Effect Powder For Face

Pink Lace #001

Peach Lace #002

Eyeshadow Quint

Coquette #743

Pearl Glow #059 (Iridescent)

Lace Eyeshadow Duo

Boudoir Look #945

Lace Blush

Rose Vintage

Dior Addict Lip Polish

Rose Petale #004

Dior Addict High Color

Rose Guipure #419

Rose Broderie #663

Rose Bustier #863

Dior Addict Ultra Gloss Reflect

Beige Voilette #427

Rose Corset #857

Lip Balm

Creme de Rose #001

Skinflash Primer

Revelateur d”Eclat #001

Crayon Eyeliner

Graphite #073

Le Vernis

Rose Ballet #184

Gris Perle #604 - I got my hands on this colour a few weeks ago and it is to-die-for!!

Here are some product pictures...

Backstage at Dior

Photos by Roxanne Lowit

Courtesy of The Cut

Fabulous Friday - Blake Lively & Scarlett Johansson

I know, I know, Blake Lively is a reoccurring fashionista on Fabulous Friday, but I just couldn’t help myself. I love this dress. Can you guess why? It is a Victoria Beckham creation! Looooove! You can’t really tell in the picture, but it is satin trimmed. It is just beautiful and on trend with the accentuated shoulders. Lively works it perfect with midnight blue pumps and glamorous make up for the Angel Ball in New York City.
Our second fashionista is Scarlett Johansson. To be honest I am not a fan of her and I don’t find her to be all the gorgeous but I think she looks great in this red-hot Givenchy couture sheath and Dior pumps for the Moet & Chandon Tribute to Cinema event in Tokyo. I also love her smoky cat eyes!

Happy Friday!

xo

Fabulous Friday - Miranda Kerr

It's Friday!!! Here is Miranda Kerr at the Victoria's Secret Heavenly Enchanted launch event in a beautiful Dior mini dress and Miu Miu pumps. I love the colour of this dress and the pumps are a prefect match. She looks great, but I must say that she looks better with dark hair. My one question is...why is SHE dating Orlando Bloom??? Yuck!!!

xo

Dior Jazzclub Fall 2009 Make Up Collection

Here are the details for Fall 2009 Dior Jazz Club collection..

Directly inspired by the Dior Couture Jazzclub line, Dior Jazzclub is a Star Product especially designed for a day-to-evening lifestyle. This refined case offers the basics to make-up the eyes: eyeliner, eyebrow powder, eye shadows and a top coat for the most natural to the most sophisticated makeup.

1-Colour Extreme
Trendy Taupe
Argentic

5-Colour Eyeshadow
Night Butterfly (173)

2-Colour Eyeshadow
Cocktail Look (055)

Ultra-Gloss Reflect
Taffeta Plum (787)
Draped Burgundy (957)

Dior Addict Lipcolor
Neglige Pink (673)
Decadent Plum (943)

Crème de Gloss
Sweet Praline (431)
Rose Nectar (461)

Dior Vernis
Red Dahlia (671) (Sephora Only)
Black Plum (98) (Not Sephora)

Permanent
Brow Styler in Universal Brown
Diorliner in Plum Dior Contour in Thrilling Plum

This collection will be available in August!

xo

Sensual Nude Lips

Nude lips are super trendy right now and suit most people. I personally love the nude lip and smokey seductive eyes. It is extremely sexy. Kim Kardashian rocks the look very well, but of course she has her make up done by the pros. If you want to try it out I have a few colours to recommend as well as some glosses that you can layer on top to add some dimension.

MAC Cosmetics
Angel Lipstick - this lipstick is slight pink, perfect for medium and olive skin tones
Nice Buzz Plush Glass - possibly my favourite lip gloss from MAC. It is a shimmery gold with gold pearl.
Bare Slimline Lipstick - this lipstick is a subtle pink with gold pearl

NARS Cosmetics
Chelsea Girls Lip Lacquer - Nude Beige (currently one of my favourites)
Belle Du Jour Lipstick - Nude beige
Blonde Venus Lipstick - Cool Beige
Female Trouble Lipgloss - Lilac Mauve
Giza Lipgloss - Nectar
Chihuahua Lipgloss - Guava

Dior
Pineapple Cocktail Kiss Gloss
Fizzy Lemonade Kiss Gloss

Chanel
Glow Levres Scintillantes Glossimer - peach bronze

YSL
Gloss Pur - #1 Pure Nude
Golden Gloss - #11 Golden Whisper (love!!!)

If you want Kim's look - try using NARS lipstick in Belle Du Jour and then layering on NARS lipgloss in Giza.


PS. I also have a random rant to share….So, this morning I was sitting on the train staring at this guy’s massive coffee stain on his white dress shirt, thinking to myself what a sucker, great way to start your day. After giggling to myself, I got back to reading Bazaar UK Edition, which has the best beauty section this month, when I realized, to my horror….that I was not wearing mascara! How do I forget to wear mascara?! How is that even possible?! I love mascara…I live for mascara…if mascara suddenly disappeared I would not be able to continue on….Luckily, I carry a tube with me at all times, along with a nice selection of lip gloss and a bunch of other essentials…The best part of the entire thing is that, I have been trying to make it a habit to curl my eyelashes and this morning I did! But I some how forgot to wear mascara….not eating breakfast is clearly not helping me function the way I should.

Lady Dior Spring 2009 Make Up Collection

Dior's Lady Dior 2009 Make Up Collection will be out sometime this month. Here is a run down of what will be available!

Eyes

• 5-Colour Iridescent Eyeshadow in Parisian Lights
• 5-Colour Eyeshadow in Elegante
• 2-Colour Eyeshadow in Nude Look
• Crayon Eyeliner in Elegant Taupe

Lips

• Rouge Dior Lipstick in Rita Beige
• Rouge Dior Lipstick in Actress Chestnut
• Dior Addict High-Shine Lipstick in New Look Beige
• Dior Addict High-Shine Lipstick in Couture Pink
• Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss Reflect in Trenchcoat Beige
• Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss Reflect in Ribbon Beige
• Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss Reflect in Clutch Pink
• Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss Reflect in Satin Pink

Nails

• Dior Vernis in Porcelain
• Dior Vernis in Nude Chic

Cheeks

• Lady Dior Palette in Parisienne Chic or French Chic, a complexion highlighter and a creamy tint for both cheeks and lips

Dior Dior Dior

How I love Dior...next week Sephora will be releasing a limited edition Iconic Diva Set to Go. I cannot wait to get my hands on this. I LOVE DIOR! This set includes a full sized Diorshow Iconic Mascara in Noir and a mini Addict High Shine Lipstick in Catwalk Mauve and a mini Dior pouch. I am so excited. I have not tried Diorshow Iconic Mascara yet. I have tried Diorshow Mascara and Diorshow Black Out Mascara and I loved them both so I am sure that Diorshow Iconic Mascara will not disappoint me.