Spring Beauty Favorites!

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It has been awhile since I have posted a favorites post! There are just so many products that I am loving for Spring right now that I just had to share!!! This month I am all about products that help me get ready quickly, lip products for both color and moisture, and fabulously gentle anti-aging skincare products. 

We are in the midst of trying to sell our house. So, I find that I am always trying to get ready super quick. I need to be ready to get myself, the baby, and the dog out of the door at a moments notice, lol...stress! Also, since I am no longer nursing my baby, I can finally dive into some great retinol-based anti-aging products. The great news? I have found some that produce fabulous results with no negative side effects! Yay!!! Lips? Bring on the color!!! I am all-about looking natural and putting the pop-of-color no my lips. It is actually much quicker to do a simple eye and bold lips. Plus, I just love the lip shades this Spring! So fresh and pretty!

Spring Beauty Favorites with Paula's Choice, Tangle Teezer, Neutrogena

NEW Summer 2013 Folklore Collection from Laura Mercier: Featuring Fresh Spring Scents!

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Don't you just love Spring?!?! The change of season brings about not only fabulous weather, but also beautiful color collections and fresh new scents from the beauty brands! Laura Mercier's April launch for Summer 2013 features an Aztec-influenced color story and some deliciously decadent scents! Introducing the Laura Mercier Folklore Collection!

This new color collection's influences stems from the Aztecs and their rituals, symbols, jewelry, and artifacts. Laura conceptualized a mosaic of color that embodies fire and earth. The combined use of the products creates an overall bronzed look that is gorgeous and natural for Summer! Other stand-outs in Laura Mercier's new Spring/Summer product lineup? An extension of Laura Mercier's Ambre Vanille Body Collection, a Limited Edition Trio of Fragrance Sprays, New Custom Palette options, and a Travel Candle trio.

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Laura Mercier's Spring 2013 "Folklore" Collection and Spring/Summer 2013 Product Lineup:

• Baked Blush Bronze (NEW, Limited Edition) in "Ritual": Unique formula is a melange of five colours that are hand mixed and then baked on a tile. It provides a hint of natural bronze colour that works very well on all skin tones. $38

• Illuminating Eye Colour (NEW, Limited Edition) in "Sun Glow", "Fire Glow", and "Earth Glow": These products contain the same great formulation as found in the recent Art Deco Muse colour story. However, these feature a new design chosen by Laura, which is evocative of the tribal influence of the collection. $24

• Faux Lash Mascara (NEW, Limited Edition) in "Sierra Brown": New, gorgeous earth-toned shade to complement the native-inspired look. $24 

• Long Lash Mascara (NEW, Limited Edition) in "Bleu": Extends and precisely separates the thinnest, shortest lashes by expertly scooping up and lengthening each lash while delivering the right amount of product. The exciting blue colour makes the whites of the eyes pop. $24 

• Lip Crayon (NEW, Limited Edition) in "Folklore", "Mayan Sun", and "Burnt Clay": New formula that applies like a lipstick and delivers hydrating and rich colour. The twist-up component means there is never a need to sharpen the crayon. $22

• Body Bronzing Makeup (Existing): One Shade for All Skin Tones: Instantly reveals healthy, radiant and bronzed skin. No commitment is necessary as the makeup washes off with soap and water. $38

• Creme Eye Liner (Existing Shades) in "Cobalt" and "Canard": As a prefect compliment to achieve this look, Laura Mercier recommends lining the eyes in shades of teal and blue. The formula is non-drying, smudge, water and transfer resistant. $24 

• Angled Liner Brush (Existing): The key to the prefect application to the Crème Eye Liner (above) is this angled brush. The special design enables users to reach over the lashes to for easy application along the lash line. Additionally, the shorter handle makes it easy to stand closer to the mirror or a more precise application. $20

• Custom Artist Portfolio for Home & Away (NEW, Limited Edition): This sleek makeup case features four custom designed removable mesh cosmetic bags, a double sided pocked brush page and refillable 6-well and 3-well Custom Compacts. $98

• Custom Artist Portfolio Petite for Home & Away: (NEW, Limited Edition): The new petite size is perfect for weekends, work and going to the gym. Two custom designed removable mesh cosmetic bags, a double-sided pocketed brush page and a 3-well Custom Compact. $68

• Ambre Vanillé Eau Gourmande (NEW, Permanent) Eau Gourmande $50, Crème Body Wash $36, Body Butter $35, and Hand Crème $150: Laura Mercier’s latest fragrance inspiration combines two of her favorite notes to create a unique interpretation all her own. The soft sensuality of Amber blends effortlessly with the warm comfort of Vanilla to create a fragrance of feminine elegance and sophistication. The scent creates an intimate, personal experience that is rich, yet discreet.

• La Petite Patisserie Eau Gourmande Fragrance Coffret (NEW, Limited Edition): A delicious trio of Laura Mercier’s best-selling gourmande fragrance sprays. This limited edition collection includes three perfectly portable Eau Gourmandes in Ambre Vanillé, Fresh Fig and Almond Coconut Milk. $45

• La Petite Patisserie Travel Candle Trio (NEW, Limited Edition): A limited edition candle sampler that features three best-selling gourmande scents in 2.5 glass votives, plus a convenient Portable Candle Carrier, perfect for travel. $65

For this round of Laura Mercier reviews, I decided to focus on the fragrances in the collection. For my review of the Amber Vanille Body Butter and the La Petite Patisserie Eau de Gourmande Fragrance Coffret, please keep reading!

Butter LONDON: Easter-Inspired Spring Sale! (discount code!)

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Have you seen Butter LONDON's Spring 2013 Polish and Lippy Collections? Their pretty pastel colors are just perfect for Easter! I always find Spring Color collections to be so refreshing after all of the dark and deep shades of Winter. Not only would these shades be pretty for an Easter manicure, but also they are just the right shades to carry you right into Summer! 

The good news? Butter LONDON is having a great sale! They launched these Easter-inspired exclusive collections on Good Morning America a few days ago. The sale ends *Monday the 25th*. So, don't delay if you see something that you like. :) 

Keep reading to see all of the exclusive sale collections and to get discount code! Over 50% off!!!

NEW for Spring 2013: Lipstick from Laura Mercier!

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Oooooh!!! Have you seen Laura Mercier's new Spring 2013 Lippies? TDF! It is official, Spring Makeup shades are certainly my favorite! I am just drawn to these types of colors.

The Scoop:

• This month Laura Mercier released 14 new shades of their best-selling Creme Smooth Lip Colour.
• The 14 new shades (in addition to the original 18 shades launched in September 2012) are lovely Spring shades! There is everything from corals to bright reds and even tangerine pinks. What a nice assortment of pretty colors!
• The Lipstick formula contains soothing ingredients such as Vitamin E and Olive Oil
• Shades include: 60’s Pink, Girly, Pink Pout, Strawberry Sorbet, Royal Orchid, Damask, Fresh Raspberry, Brigitte, Spiced Latte, Cappuccino, Belize, Palm Beach, Maya and Hollywood
• The Creme Smooth Lipsticks retail for $26 each.

NEW for Spring 2013: Pixi's Soft Focus Fresh Palette!

Ooooh! I just love this new palette from Pixi!!! Introducing the *NEW for Spring 2013* Soft Focus Fresh palette from Pixi Beauty!

As ya'll know, I have a bit of a "thing" for palettes. I am always on the hunt for the "perfect" palette. I want soft buttery shadows, a full range of shadows in wearable shades, and face powders to highlight and contour as well as give color. Well, let me tell you, this palette has all of that and then some more! :) Not only is this my favorite palette that I have tried so far for Spring 2013, but also it is one of my current favorite palettes overall!

The Pixi Soft Focus Fresh palette is a complete kit for eyes, cheeks/face, and lips! The soft taupes, tans, pinks, and peaches are soft and wearable and just perfect for Spring! Actually, these are the types of beautiful shades that look flattering year round.

NEW from Milani: Color Statement Lipsticks and Lipliners: The REDS and ORANGES

It is the next generation of lipstick and eyeliner for Milani!!! Introducing the fabulous new Color Statement Lipsticks and Lipliners!!!

I am a complete fan of Milani products. I consider Milani to be the "best kept secret" of drugstore brands! I always find the products to be of such amazing quality: we are talking serious department store quality at a drugstore price. Even with my general high expectations for Milani products, I am completely blown away by these phenomenal new Color Statement Lipsticks and Lipliners!!!

These lipsticks are completely saturated with color! There is no question that these new lippies are the most richly pigmented lipsticks in my entire makeup collection!!!

The new Color Statement Collection contains 30 lipsticks and 8 lipliners. The Lipsticks are divided up into 4 color families: The Reds and Oranges, the Pinks and Corals, the Plums and Berries, and the Naturals and Browns. I will be reviewing the entire collection, starting with the Reds and Oranges today! Please continue to check back in as I will be reviewing the rest of the collection as the products roll out from Milani!

Want to learn more about Milani? Check out some of my previous product reviews: Milani's Baked Blushes, Milani's New Compact Foundations, Milani's Illuminating Powder, and Milani's Single Eyeshadows. 

I have found my perfect RED!!! Yes, that is right! Within this Milani Color Statement Red Collection, I found a new favorite Red Lippie! :) To find out what my favorite shade is as well as to read my first impressions (and see pictures!) of the Reds and Oranges Color Statement Lipstick and Lipliner Collection from Milani, please keep reading!