During the summer months I tend to swap between a tinted moisterizer (Laura Mercier) and a BB cream (Smashbox / Stila), but come the fall / winter, I feel like I need a little more coverage. As I'm trying to be less wasteful and less of a "stuff-aholic", I forced myself to wait until my last foundation (Lancome Teint Idole) was finished before taking the plunge on a new one. I have been wearing the Lancome one for the last few years, but have just grown tired of it. Enter the YSL Touche Eclat Illuminating Foundation.
Product Description on Sephora: For the first time, the magic light of Touche Éclat is in a foundation with the added benefit of SPF 19 sun protection. Infused in a weightless fluid, this foundation targets shadowy areas and highlights the contours of the face. Free of opaque fillers, its perfecting texture evens the complexion and helps conceal imperfections while enhancing your skin’s natural beauty.
My review: LOVE! This foundation is light (maybe too light for those who need a lot of coverage), but evens out my skin very nicely. The colour (B30 for me) is perfect and with a range of 30 (yes, THIRTY) colours, I think anyone could find their perfect match.
It is expensive ($55), but similarily priced to other high-end brands and it's a relatively large bottle and will definitely last me through fall/winter 2013-14 (as I don't use in the spring/summer months).
I applied with my fingertips for a more natural look for day, but would use a foundation brush if I was going to an evening event. I'm not sure if I see that my face is any more "illuminated" than before, but it's definitely not matte and looks nice.
It seems to last a decent length of time - applied at 6:30am and at 2:00pm, all is in place. I'm glad I switched it up!
What's your favourite foundation?
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
OOTD - SWEATER INTENTIONS
This outfit is a re-do. I left the house this morning knowing I hated what I was wearing and I subsequently ripped a seam under the arm of my dress, so had a perfect excuse to rush home to put something else on - which I did in about 30 seconds flat and now I'm super comfy (thank you very much sweater skirt!!) and really like the look. What do you think?
Jacket: J.Crew
Tank: J.Crew
Skirt: Anthropologie
Purse: Talbots
Tights: Spanks
Shoes: Guess
Watch: Movado
Jewels: custom
Saturday, October 6, 2012
WTF??
I just don't get this...
Rick Owens Merino Angora Knit Hat
Or this...
Halaby Feather Helmet Hat (a bargain at $2,270 CAD)
Rick Owens Merino Angora Knit Hat
Or this...
Halaby Feather Helmet Hat (a bargain at $2,270 CAD)
Thursday, October 4, 2012
OOTD - BLACK AND BLUE
Well it's my Friday today - so excited.
Love the look of this with the dress in the blue (I'm not sure exactly what kind of blue you'd call this) and everything else being black. I also wore a black leather moto jacket, but didn't get an opportunity to capture.
Dress: Femme de Carriere
Belt: old, so old
Tights: Spanx
Purse: Louis Vuitton
Shoes: Sergio Rossi
Watch: Michael Kors
Jewels: Swarovski, custom
Love the look of this with the dress in the blue (I'm not sure exactly what kind of blue you'd call this) and everything else being black. I also wore a black leather moto jacket, but didn't get an opportunity to capture.
Belt: old, so old
Tights: Spanx
Purse: Louis Vuitton
Shoes: Sergio Rossi
Watch: Michael Kors
Jewels: Swarovski, custom
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
OOTD - BURGUNDY
I have no clever name for today's outfit, but I cannot even express how much I love it. LOVE!!!!
Coat: Pink Tartan
Boots: Frye
Purse: Louis Vuitton
Jacket: J.Crew
Shirt: Tommy Hilfiger
Skirt: J.Crew
Tights: Spanx (the best tights going!)
Watch: Movado
Jewels: custom (I really wasn't feeling the need to do a lot of accessorizing today with the busy pattern in the shirt!)
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
OOTD - BLACK HOLE
I love it - it's a chilly day - yippeeee. Yes, I'm a little strange, but honestly, I find day after day of sunny skies and hot weather very oppressive. Just as I hate it when it rains for days on end. I like a little variation, that's all :-)
Trenchcoat: Banana Republic
Scarf: Hermes
Boots: Rockport
Purse: Louis Vuitton
Jacket: J.Crew
T-Shirt: Banana Republic
Skirt: Banana Republic
Shoes: Sergio Rossi
Watch: Givenchy
Jewels: J.Crew, custom
Monday, October 1, 2012
OOTD - THE CLASSICS (#1)
Well it's now October and officially fall. I cannot wait for the days to cool off a little more, so I can really bring out the fall stuff (boots, I've missed you), but at least I'm done with linen and other light fabrics.
Today's outfit is what I consider to be a classic. This look has been done before, but I don't think it ever gets old.
Today's outfit is what I consider to be a classic. This look has been done before, but I don't think it ever gets old.
Shirt: Banana Republic
Cardigan: J.Crew
Skirt: J.Crew
Belt: so old, no idea
Purse: Celine
Shoes: J.Crew
Watch: Jacques Lemans
Jewels: J.Crew, Swarovski, custom
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