Friday, March 25, 2011

MAC Lady GaGa Viva Glam


I recently purchased the new Lady GaGa Viva Glam lipstick, and I have to say I absolutely love it! It is a beautiful nude, and I think that it would be flattering on almost all skintones. If you are into nudes, you will definitely love this product. The lipstick goes on smoothly and is very creamy. It is quite matte though so I would recommend wearing a lip gloss over it if you are not into the matte look. Also, make sure that you wear some chapstick because it can be a bit drying.

The color on me (I have ~NC30 skin):


In addition, the lipstick is for a really great cause - raising HIV/AIDS awareness. So definitely go pick this one up!

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Sole Society Review!

HauteLook has created a new shoe shopping service called Sole Society. I have checked out other places like ShoeDazzle.com but the quality of their shoes did not seem that great. Sole Society is more expensive but seems to have much greater quality. So first, you take a style quiz so they can pinpoint what types of shoes you would prefer. Then, they send you their selections and you pick the shoes you want to buy, if there are any. They offer free returns, but you only receive credit on their website. If you want a refund, there is a small fee.

My results were that my style was sophisticated, modern, and chic. However, I did not love all of my selections. I have been needing some regular pumps so I opted for the coral suede heels called Kayle. Upon receival of the shoes, the texture was different from what I expected. It seemed suede in the picture, but the material was not really suede. Other than that, I would have to say that they are cute shoes so I will probably keep them. I haven't worn them yet, but it looks like they are well made and will not be too painful! They were $40 with a coupon code (SS10).

Here are some pictures of the shoes I ordered!




Pros
Relatively fast shipping (ships the next day, shipping took ~3 days)
Personalized picks every month
Easy returns
Good quality

Cons
Material different than pictured (could just be the case with this pair)
Price is steep considering they are not designer shoes

Overall Verdict: I will still check out my new selections every month but only purchase if something really stands out to me.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

NOTD: Essie Jazz

Today I am rocking Essie Jazz on my nails! This is a natural beige color, which is perfect for work and when you want to make a toned-down statement with your nails. The consistency of this one was really great and very easy to apply. In the picture, I have three coats but you probably only need two.


Have you tried Essie Jazz? Let me know your thoughts!

Welcome to Le Noir!

Hello all!!! Welcome to my blog! I just decided that I should start a blog so I could share my love for beauty and fashion with others! I follow a lot of other blogs and thought it would be a great idea to start my own. Stay tuned for my future posts- I have some great reviews coming!