The Big O

Yah, the big O...I said it. This is a grown up blog. :)

I mentioned in a prior post that I'll forever mourn the discontinuance (waaaaahhh!) of my beloved Chanel Fantasia blush. R.I.P.!! In this pic, it's the pinkish peachish gorgeousness on the left...

But, alas...another day, another dollar, and seriously it's time to move on. I mean they discontinued it like three years ago. Eventually my stockpile from Ebay will run out. And I really need to save one just for brides b/c it's a great bride color. I've been crawling through the trenches (i.e. at makeup counters and online), desparately searching for something similar but a maybe little more pink, little less peach...or maybe the other way around...I don't know...

Anyway, I've mentioned being a big fan of Sephora's lists Best of Sephora 2008, Best of Sephora 2007, whatever year you wish. Just type in Best of Sephora 2008 (or whatever year you want) in the search box of Sephora.com and you'll find the lists! It's so interesting to click around, see their picks (obviously they know what they're talking about) and read the reviews.

Yahhh, sooooo...I was about to search Ebay (again) for more Fantasia when...

"That's when I saw her, ooo I saw her, she walked in through the out door out door..." (Prince)

Best of Sephora 2008 Winner for Cheeks:

Behold NARS Blush in Orgasm *<--click that link!* ($25). OMG!!!! Apparently, this blush has been the "cheeks winner" for FIVE straight years!!!! Who am I to say Sephora doesn't know their stuff? Of course they were RIGHT, of course I LOVE IT! Here's what the Sephora description says (other than "BUY ME!! BUY ME!!! SERIOUSLY!!!!"):

What else you need to know:
Designed to be worn alone or layered together for more depth, NARS Blush provides a healthy glow to flatter any skintone.
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-Orgasm Blush:Winner of best of Sephora for the past 5 years! NARS Orgasm makes cheeks blush a perfect pinky-peach flush and subtly highlights with accents of golden shimmer. The perennially pleasing, universally flattering shade is again and again a makeup artist and beauty editor favorite.
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It's awesome, I agree! I can't imagine who this blush wouldn't look great on...similar to my beloved Fantasia! I love you NARS! I have another blush of theirs that I adore, too.
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Until next time, "She wore a RAAASSSSPBERRY BERET. The kind you find in a second hand store..." (Prince, obviously, again). :)
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Much love,
~ann~
P.S. This blush goes awesomely with a couple products I mentioned in my first blog: Make Up For Ever Aqua Lip lip pencil in Rosewood 2C $17. Lightly line your lips then color them in with the pencil, too. You may not think you're a "lip liner type of gal", but trust me on this: you are! It just takes a little practice. Just start by lining lightly, then make it darker as you improve. Anyway, so after you color it in, cover it with Stila Plumping Lip Glaze in Melon Mint $24. Voila! God, I love these two products together! If you want to know what they look like, see pic in my first blog.

P.P.S. All of the above suggestions will work on EVERYONE. These are all gorgeous neutral colors that are great for summer or any season. :) Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!! For a quick summer look, use the blush, pencil and glaze with a bunch of mascara and HELLO, BEAUTY QUEEN!!!