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  1. katred

    Guerlain Fall 2014- Kiss Kiss Collection

    Here's the most detailed information we have at the moment about the upcoming Fall collection from Guerlain. It features a re-launch of their Kiss Kiss lipstick formula, as well as three eye shadow quads (which look to be limited edition)...
  2. katred

    YSL Fall 2014- Leather Fetish

    Since the regular YSL thread is getting a bit lengthy, it's time to start breaking them up by collection! Here's what's coming in the official fall launch, including one of their new-format palettes plus much more. Kind of a devilishly kinky theme... More info here...
  3. katred

    Best 5 brushes!

    Some makeup fans search the world (particularly Japan) for the highest quality, softest, most perfectly balanced brushes in the whole world. Others are perfectly happy to use what they find at their local drug store. Some have a preference for natural or synthetic fibres, so let's hear (uh...
  4. katred

    Places for fun and interesting makeup tips/ tutorials

    This was brought up in one of the Mac threads, but I thought it would be an interesting topic to explore. Where do you look to get inspiration for new and different makeup application tips/ tutorials? Are there any sites that do this really well? Magazines that you've seen? Bloggers...
  5. katred

    Guerlain Summer 2014

    Since we're starting to get information on the collection, I thought it would be a good idea to start a new thread. Here's a couple of links to swatches that have been posted thus far: http://mostlysunnyblog.com/2014/03/19/summer-on-my-mind-guerlain-sun-celebration-nahema-smack/...
  6. katred

    Over & Under: Whose products are worth the hype (and whose aren't)

    So we all hear/ read the buzz on beauty products, whether we buy into it or not, but which products really don't get the respect they deserve and which ones have you found to be oversold based on what you've experienced? Feel free to add any products that you like to the list- here are a few of...
  7. katred

    Guerlain Spring 2014

    There has been some discussion of the collection already, but here's a listing with all the product names: http://www.chicprofile.com/2013/12/guerlain-meteorites-blossom-collection-spring-2014.html Previously posted in the general Guerlain thread...
  8. katred

    Pantone's 2014 Colour of the Year... RADIANT ORCHID

    The last few years, it seems that the Pantone colour of the year has been getting more attention (if only from Sephora with their themed sets), so what do we think of this year's selection "Radiant Orchid": http://www.pantone.com/pages/index.aspx?pg=21129 Is this a colour you'll be...
  9. katred

    Artisan Brush Collection

    So has anyone tried these new brushes? I cannot tell a lie. I was initially drawn to them because of the ones that look like adorable little paint brushes, but I've picked up two of the eye brushes so far and have been very impressed. They're exceptionally soft, which I value, and they work well...
  10. katred

    The ultimate RED lipstick

    So holidays are supposed to be all about glamour and that includes a bold red lip! What's your favourite red to wear out on the town? Do you like to make a statement or preferred something more subdued? (And if red isn't your thing, maybe you'd like to offer your opinion on your favourite...
  11. katred

    2013 Highs and Lows

    All right... Now that we've seen what all the different companies have come out with over the course of the year, what were your high points and low points? Here are some questions, but feel free to add your own thoughts/ comments/ questions as well! What brand had the best year overall...
  12. katred

    Tool Time! Brushes, grooming tools and more

    I figured it would be good to start a thread just about the tools we use to apply makeup or perfect our look. What are the ones that you can't live without? Personally, I'm very much in love with the Urban Decay Optical Illusion buffer brush. It gives a wonderful finish to cream products...
  13. katred

    Design your own collection!

    So, we're all experts, let's see what we can come up with! If you were to design your own cosmetic collection, what would you put in it? What company would you get to do it? Sets or singles? Let your imaginations run wild...
  14. katred

    Your Beauty Brand Report Card

    So if you had to write a "report card" for your favourite beauty brands, what would you put on it? What are their best "subjects"? Are they acing blush but failing lip gloss? Who's shown improvements in the last couple of years? Who do you think is struggling? Here's a few of my thoughts...
  15. katred

    The Customer Service Experience

    We all buy makeup from lots of different companies both on line and off line. So who, in your experience, offers the best customer service? Who needs help? Whose associates are the best informed? Here's a few of my thoughts: Zuneta had the best on line customer service I've ever...
  16. katred

    Discontinued Nars products

    Thought we might want a thread for this, since there are certainly some that people are always after. What are your most-longed-for items? Things whose status you're unsure of? Products you've heard are slated to be discontinued? One thing that I noticed while perusing the Nars web site...
  17. katred

    UD Fall 2013 launches

    I've been waiting to see what UD would do to refresh their lipstick line since discontinuing all of the shades. Looks like they've been busy! Also, new lip pencils, pressed powder, new nail polish shades and brow products! Swatches and review from Karen @ Makeup and Beauty Blog...
  18. katred

    Favourite collections of 2013... So far

    So we're at the half way point of the year (just about) and we've seen all the Spring and Summer collections, along with several "mid-season" launches. What have your favourite collections been so far? Favourite new products? For me, colour-wise, I really liked the...
  19. katred

    What's your holy grail sunscreen?

    Yes, we should always be wearing sunscreen every day, but it's especially important now that the hot sunny weather has arrived. (Note: Where I am, it's mostly been cold and rainy for the last six weeks but theoretically it's supposed to be nearly summer.) So what sun protection have you...
  20. katred

    YOUR perfect colours (or not-so-perfect ones)

    Since we all like to experiment with colour, I thought it might be fun to share some insights into what shades work and don't work for all of us. (And that it might help some people to know what kind of colours have worked for others that may share their colouring or skin tone.) So to...
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