Estee Lauder & Michael Kors Collection 2011 Bag (Photos & Swatches)

I wanted to get this post up ASAP while this is still available.  I purchased mine at Nordstrom.com.  I wanted to mention that is says it is $39.50 with purchase of any Estee Lauder fragrance, but I was able to purchase it online without even buying a fragrance.  It let me add it to my bag without a perfume!  I was so happy because there isn't an Estee Lauder perfume I want to buy.  I haven't used these products yet, but the MK bag is adorable and is a very nice quality.  The quality of the makeup is also really nice.  I didn't swatch the eyeshadows because they are such soft shades and weren't photographing well.  I can say that they are all very soft and pretty good pigmentation.  The blush is super velvety and gorgeous!  Hope you can get your hands on this!  It's a great deal and would make an awesome gift for the holidays!  If I had to make one complaint, it would be that I wish the lipstick, palette case and brush handles were silver to match the silver bag.

 silver Michael Kors cosmetic bag.

(L to R) Star Pink mini lip gloss, Pink Parfait full size lipstick

(L to R) Star Pink lip gloss, Pink Parfait lipstick

Double Wear Stay-in-Place Mini Pencil in Onyx, gold blush brush, gold eyeshadow brush

compact containing six shadows and one blush

Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Eyeshadow Collection & Swatches!

This is my collection of the Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Silk Eyeshadows.  I am a big fan of eyeshadows that apply easily with your fingers.  I never need a primer with these and they blend very easily and don't crease on me.  These are like a cross between a cream and powder shadow.  They are intense!  The colors are super unique and gorgeous.  #19 is my absolute fav and is probably in my top 5 favorite eyeshadows ever!!!  It is gorgeous as a wash of color on the lid and into the inner corner.  Enjoy the swatches!

Click here to see my Chanel Illusion D'Ombre swatches! http://swatchapalooza.blogspot.com/2011/12/chanel-illusion-dombre-collection.html
Click here to see comparison swatches to the NEW L'Oreal Infallible eyeshadows! http://swatchapalooza.blogspot.com/2012/01/loreal-infallible-24hr-eye-shadow.html

(L to R) #3 Purpura , #19 blended gold and silver, #6 Khaki pulse, #2 Lust Red, #4 Pulp Fiction, #1 Blast of Blue

(L to R) #3 Purpura , #19 blended gold and silver, #6 Khaki pulse, #2 Lust Red, #4 Pulp Fiction, #1 Blast of Blue

NOTD: Essie Wrapped in Rubies

I had this polish in my hands so many times and I would always talk myself out of it thinking that I had something similar.  Well, I don't!  I am so glad I finally picked this up just in time for Christmas! 

Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow Collection & Swatches!

I love cream eyeshadows.  Being a mom, I need something that is easy and effortless to apply that looks good.  These don't require a primer, they are gorgeous and last all day without creasing on me.  I use my finger to apply these and it works great! I have the shades tattle tale, r.s.v.p, sippin' n dippin', birthday suit and skinny jeans.  The two I use the most are tattle tale and birthday suit! Enjoy the swatches! 

(L to R) tattle tale, r.s.v.p, sippin' n dippin', birthday suit, skinny jeans

(L to R) tattle tale, r.s.v.p, sippin' n dippin', birthday suit, skinny jeans

L.A Colors Color Craze nail polish (Cactus and Golden Treasure swatches)

My local Fred Myers had a random LA Colors rack of polishes tucked away on a bottom shelf.  They are only $1.99, so I grabbed two polishes that caught my eye and I am very impressed!  They are cruelty free as well!  Cactus is beyond gorgeous and Golden treasure has such an amazing sparkle (but it needed 3-4 coats)

(L to R) Cactus, Golden treasure

(L to R) Cactus, Golden treasure

Nail inc. Picadilly Circus Swatch/comparison

Wow.  My collection is really slacking when it comes to "beet red" polishes.  I don't have anything even close to Picadilly Circus.  I really love this polish though and Nails inc has a great formula that is opaque in 1 coat.  I don't find the available shades at Sephora to be super unique, but the ones that are will be in my collection sooner or later.  Onto the swatches! 
 

(L to R) Revlon Vixon, Nails inc Picadilly circus, Revlon Raisin rage

(L to R) Revlon Vixon, Nails inc Picadilly circus, Revlon Raisin rage

NOTD: Chanel Blue Satin (swatch)

This is my first Chanel polish and I am in love.  I was hoping it wouldn't be that great since they are so expensive($25).  Sigh.  I debated on purchasing a Chanel polish so many times over the years, but I couldn't pass up Blue Satin.  I love blue polishes and I love dark polishes!  I just couldn't stop thinking about it, so I had to break down and purchase it.  It is the most gorgeous dark blue I've ever seen.  It applies like a dream and is opaque in one coat.  I have so many dark blue polishes, but I would give them all away to just keep Blue Satin.  If you are a dark blue polish lover, you should check this one out and add it to your list for Santa!  Onto the swatches!

with flash (one coat)

without flash/natural lighting (one coat)