Senna On Ideeli Today--and the prices are amazing!

ideeli has Senna Cosmetics are on sale on today, and the prices are amazing! $6 for eye shadow and $24 brush sets?! $10 for the bronzers and shimmer powders?! The shipping charges are high but you can place subsequent orders throughout the day for no additional shipping charge.

My Favorites of 2010 Part Two

Eye makeup, fragrance and body favorites!
Edward Bess Dusk Eye Shadow- dare I say it--potential holy grail! Smokey yet somehow natural at the same time.Lancome Le Crayon Kohl Eye Pencil in Black Coffee- a dark brown that goes on without tugging yet lasts all day. Works well without irritating on the waterline as well.
Tarte MultiplEYE Lash Enhancing Primer- finally a mascara primer without harmful ingredients. This one really works too!
Fekkai Marine Summer Hair Zero Humidity Frizz Control- tames flyaways, frizz and static while smelling absolutely delectable.

Josie Maran Argan Oil- I use this on my hands under my hand cream at night and it's the only thing preventing my hands and cuticles from becoming sorry, cracked and raw.
Jurlique Lavender Hand Cream- very pricey for the tiny size but sinks in quickly and works extremely well.
Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb- always elicits compliments
Ginestet Botrytis- like candied fruit mix with autumn air. I wear this one for me, not to attract anyone else. Reminiscent of the long and sadly discontinued Escada Collection, one of my all-time favorite fragrances.
Bvlgari White Tea Shower Gel- leaves the skin smelling clean and begging to be nuzzled.

Benefit Coralista

I know, I know. I'm super late to the party on the Benefit boxed powders. I've always been intrigued by them but was deterred because I thought they'd be a pain to store due to how oversized they are. Sephora was offering a full sized Coralista and mini Bad Gal lash as a 500 point perk recently and I figured it was high time I gave in and tried them.
Coralista is a beautiful pink coral with golden shimmer. Yes, it looks like 90% of me others blushes but I'm telling myself it's just different enough! The shimmer is subtle on the skin and the shade is a great face brightener, especially now that we're really hitting the frigid winter weather and the sallowness that comes with it. I really want to try Sugarbomb next! I just wish these came in slimmer cases.

My Favorites of 2010 Part One

Somehow I managed to both pare down and buy a lot in 2010. I thought I would share some of my 2010 favorite.
NARS Turks and Caicos Multiple Tint- scary orange in the tube, gorgeous peachy coral flush on the cheeks. I'd buy a backup if I didn't think this would last forever. Has anyone ever finished a NARS Multiple?
Origins Multigrain Bronzer, Julie Hewett Goldie Shimmy and Benefit High Beam- all the essentials for naturally bronze, glowing skin.
Paul and Joe Face Color 16 Canyon- my powder blush pick of the year. Perfect blend of bronze and peachy pink.
Aveda Juneberry Lip Shine- a few shades deeper than my lip color with a hint of shimmer.
Paul and Joe Lipstick 17- a real my-lips-but-better shade. Goes on sheer and luminous.

More favorites coming soon! Also, I've added some new items to my blog sale below. Please scroll down and take a peek!

Too Faced Peach Leopard Bronzer

The Too Faced Pink Leopard bronzer is wildly popular on various makeup boards. It's not only pretty to look at, it blends shades of pink and bronze for a more natural look. If you found this shade too light, too pink or just prefer warm tones, Too Faced has released a new peach version. How pretty does this look? It's available now at Sephora if you have a holiday gift card just burning a hole in your pocket.

New Laura Mercier Silk Road Palette

This pretty new palette just popped up on Laura Mercier's site. The photo is a bit blurry but the 4 shadows and 2 blushes look beautiful for spring! Limited edition, it features Palace Pink - soft pink with shimmering gold pearl, Regal Violet - bold, sparkling violet, Golden Sands - soft pink peach with sparkling gold pearl, Rare Taupe - soft grey taupe with satin finish, Lavender Silk - pale, blue violet with matte finish, Persian Rose - pink coral with gold hidden pearl.

Blog Sale Update!

Hello, all! I hope everyone is having a happy holiday! I don't celebrate Christmas and not much is open around here today. I had settled in for a day of baking and movies and then I heard the disturbing statistic that the average person eats over 35,000 cookies in their lifetime and thought I should probably forgo the baking and do something productive! So, I've gone through my makeup and taken better pictures of some items that would love a better home! Please email me at newyorkcitypretty@gmail.com if you are interested and I'm happy to offer a generous discount if multiple items are purchased.


Le Metier de Beaute Creme Fresh Tint in Tenne- used 3 times. $15.

MAC Pearl Sunshine Beauty Powder from the Barbie Collection- used twice. $20.
MAC Sharp Beige Lipstick. $8
Bobbi Brown Nude Shimmerbrick- used twice. $25.
Bare Escentuals Bare Radiance and Featherlight Brush- $10.
Laura Mercier Eye Shadow Duo in Primrose/Kir Royale- new. $10.- SOLD
Stila Lip Glazes in Grapefruit and Raspberry and LaVanila Healthy Lip Shine in Vanilla Lavender- all used maybe twice. $10 for all 3.
June Jacobs Perfect Pumpkin Peeling Enzyme Masque- used once with spatula. $7.
Jouer Cheek Tints in Whisper and Petal- used 2-3 times and 7 times respectively. $10 for both.- SOLD
Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Liner in Bourbon- used 3 times. $5.- SOLD
Tarte Dark Circle Defense Concealer with Full Size Brush- used twice. $10.
-Korres Mini Shower Gel in Guava- new, Mini Body Butters in Guava, Quince and Fig- new (unsealed), Yogurt Cream- new, Minis, all new: Sugar Crystal Antioxidant Cream, Wild Rose 24 hour Moisturizer, Evening Primrose Eye Cream. $12.-SOLD
Crown Pointed Blush, Flat Top Bronzer and Travel Powder brushes; Tarte Crease Brush; Bare Escentuals Angled Face Brush. $15.