Weekly Poll Results - Which Cosmetic Brand Would you Splurge on if you Could?

Which Cosmetic Brand Would you Splurge on if you Could?

In this weeks poll I asked which cosmetic brand would you splurge on if you could? Say you won a shopping spree for $500 and you could only purchase items from one brand. Which would you choose? Would you choose a brand with the highest price points so you can own some luxury products? Or would you go for your favorite brand which products you use already but can't really afford to splurge on products you're curious to try.

My favorite brands are MAC, Nars and Chanel. I pretty much already own almost everything I'd want from those brands, but I think I'd most definitely love to splurge on Chanel. I love every product I've tried from Chanel, but it's hard to walk away from a Chanel counter without spending $100 on a couple of items. I think I'd splurge on some eyeshadow quads, lipsticks and face products (foundation, concealer, blush, bronzer). I'd also be curious to try Tom Ford, but being such a makeup fanatic, it's so hard to choose! Some of the products look really tempting from what I've seen on other Beauty Blogs, but it's just out of my price range. The price point on Tom Ford Makeup is nuts, and I don't know if I could ever justify spending $80 on a foundation or $50 on a lipstick. I think MAC is a good choice too, I'd probably buy a ton of brushes.

The Results Are:

Chanel - 88 votes (23%)
Tom Ford - 37 votes (9%)
Dior - 27 votes (7%)
YSL - 24 votes (6%)
Bobbi Brown - 20 votes (5%)
Nars - 48 votes (12%)
Giorgio Armani - 20 votes (5%)
Dolce & Gabbana - 4 votes (1%)
Burberry - 6 votes (1%)
MAC - 92 votes (24%)
Other (not listed) - 13 votes (3%)

This poll is based on 379 votes.

It was fun to see which brands you'd all choose and the highest amount of votes went to MAC. Chanel came very close at number two.

Which brand would you choose? 

Are there any particular products you have in mind that you'd purchase right away?

As always, thank you all for participating in this weeks poll! If you have any ideas for future polls, shoot your suggestions my way! :)

Jewelmint Pave Deco Ring Review & Photos! (Pic Heavy Post)

 Jewelmint Pave Deco Ring

Jewelmint Pave Deco Ring is another interesting piece from the Jewelmint December Collection. It's a large, chucky yellow gold with a dulled antique finish topped off with a silver cube filled with shimmering stones.

"Reminiscent of the wintery beauty of our best-selling Ever Frost Ring, this cubed sparkler takes the cocktail ring to a whole new level of glittering, edgy glamour. About the Pave Deco Ring: 4 sided center stoned cube measures 10 mm x 13 mm with 1.8 mm violet crystals. Worn imitation 14k gold ring measures 6 mm at the base and 14 mm across the top."

It's a really interesting and abstract piece, and I really don't own anything like it. I love large, kind of gaudy rings - sometimes even borderline masculine rings. With the size of this ring, it is a bit masculine, and it almost has a futuristic feel to it.

I like it best worn on the pointer finger as shown in the promo image on the Jewelmint site.

The quality of this ring seems to be really good. Generally, I've found that Jewelmint Rings are of excellent quality. This ring is really sturdy and has a bit of weight to it, but it's still comfortable on the finger.

I'm a bit worried about the cube though. The way it's positioned on the actual band, I feel that if I accidentally knocked the cube against something that there could be a chance it could pop off. It may very well not be the case at all, though. It could be soldered on very well, but just to be on the safe side, I'm not going to be wearing this ring every day.

Guerlain Perles D'Azur Meteorites by Emilio Pucci Review, Photos and Swatches!

Guerlain Perles D'Azur Meteorites by Emilio Pucci

Guerlain Perles D'Azur Meteorites ($59) is a illuminating powder that gives the skin a natural, radiant appearance. There are six different colored pearls that come together to create a harmonious veil of light to the skin. The blue and pink pearls counteract yellow toned in tired complexions, beige and orange bring warm to the complexion, and ivory and white reflect light without a white cast. These particular Meteorites were limited edition from the Guerlain Summer Collection.

I find Meteorites something really hard to explain, but something you almost have to experience yourself.

I don't really like setting powders because I feel that many times by adding powder on top of liquid foundation, the powder can have the tendency to mattify the skin too much making the skin appear unnatural. But this powder absorbs the shine from the foundation without erasing the natural glow of the skin. In addition it will balance redness/discolorations in the skin and add a bit of luminosity to the skin.

I don't like much shimmer other than an occasional shimmery blush or highlighter, but I do wear Meteorites on a daily basis and I don't find it to be noticeable. Sometimes I apply a good amount on my face, and sometimes I'll apply a light dusting, but I'll tend to skip any extra shimmer if I'm applying a good coat.

With many shimmery products after several hours and the skin becomes oily, shimmery products tend to be more obvious, but I don't find it to be the case with Meteorites. Shimmery products also tend to make the pores appear enlarged, but with Meteorites, my pores actually appear softened.

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Under $25!

1) Sparkling Faux Stone Necklace $19.80, Forever 21.
Forever 21 in general is a great place to gather stocking stuffers for a low price. Earrings and rings range from an average of $3-$7 each, and bracelets and necklaces range from an average of $7-$20. There are also fun accessories such as makeup brushes, mirrored compacts, makeup, nail polish, hats, gloves, scarves, cosmetic bags and more!
2) Essie Razzle Dazzle Manicure $16, Ulta.
Nail polish is a fun stocking stuffer, but what I love about this set is that is contains a base coat, nail polish and luxe effects glitter polish. A perfect little trio to create a pretty holiday mani or pedi.
3) MAC Russian Red Lipstick $15, MAC.
What's fun about the holidays is you sometimes receive gifts that you eally like but wouldn't necessarily spend the money on yourself. We'd all like to own a statement lipstick, but many of us are unwilling to pay for a product that we won't use on a daily basis. Russian Red is one of MAC's best selling red lipsticks that is flattering on most skin tones and is an overall great color for the holiday season.
4) Real Techniques Stippling Brush $10, Ulta.
I love Real Techniques Brushes, but I especially love the stippling brush. No one can go wrong with a foundation brush, and this one works exceptionally well for liquid, cream and powder foundation.
5) Smith's Rosebud Salve $6, Sephora.
Who doesn't need a good tube of lip balm? Smith's Rosebud Salve is my favorite for extra dry lips.
6) Tangle Teezer $12.99, Sally's.
The Tangle Teezer is such a fun product to give as a gift. Aside from the cute shape/design, it's really effective for brushing through easily tangled hair. If you have any friends/family with unruly hair, they can probably appreciate this little brush.
7) Sonia Kashuk Brush Set $24.99, Target.
I've been eyeballing this limited edition set for the past month every time I visit Target. Sonia Kasuk brushes are very high quality, and the brushes in this kit are extra soft and extra glamorous. It also comes with a glittery clutch which you can actually wear out, or use to store your brushes (I'm assuming they fit). I can't imagine anyone not liking this gift.
8) Pink Up All Night Body Mist $15, Victoria's Secret.
Victoria's Secret is an awesome place to stop by for stocking stuffers. Head over to the bins near the checkout and you'll find lots of goodies from lipgloss to mini body sprays and perfumes.
9) Physicians Formula Ph Matchmaker Blush $12.95, Drugstore.
I love everything about this blush. It comes in a nice compact that actually has LED lights so if worst case scenario, you can apply your blush in the dark! haha! The blush also has a pretty design and the brush included is actually soft and usable! Also, I found this blush to be the longest lasting drugstore blush I own.
10) Salux Japanese Nylon Wash Cloth $5.98, Salux Shop.
If you love to exfoliate, you'll love the Salux Cloth. It's a must-have product in my shower at all times. When used in conjunction with a moisturizing body lotion, you won't believe how soft your skin will be!
11) Faux Leather & Knot Combination Gloves $25.90, Zara.
I think anyone could use a good pair of gloves and I'm loving this pair from Zara. They are sold out online, but you might be lucky enough to find them in-store. Anyways, you might be able to find a trendy pair at TJMaxx/Marshalls for a similar price.
12) Anastasia Brow Prep $10, Sephora.
If you have a friend that pays special attention to their brows, I'm sure they'll appreciate a good pair of tweezers and brow gel. For $10, you can't beat it!
13) Too Faced Glamour to Go Palette $22, Sephora.
This set is great for teenagers, beginners or for anyone who loves makeup! It contains all of the products one would need to complete a look: (8) eyeshadows, (1) blush, (1) bronzer and (1) lipgloss.