Le Metier de Beaute Single Eyeshadow Swatches

Here begins my swatching of Le Metier de Beaute.  Since I have easy access to the brand and an amazing sales associate to help me, I decided that I would try to swatch the whole LMdB line for all of those who don't have the luxury of seeing the products in real life before they buy.  The lovely Replica of Visionary Beauty Blog (She has excellent taste. If you like my blog I would definitely recommend you check hers out) requested eye shadow swatches, so here they are!  

*They are now all accurate to the best of my knowledge :) Also, be sure to click the pictures because they are really more beautiful larger. 

 Top to bottom: crushed on ice, sugar, naked, sequoia, water sapphire, platinum, nutmeg, clay, fig, jojo, fire lily, tuscan sunset

 top-bottom: thunder, riverstone, alexandrite, innocence, noir, jade, goldstone, blue steel, corinthian, thunder, chameleon, rose champagne, spicy

Top-bottom:canvas, milan, Plum, bordeaux, lapis, Precision liquid liner in black, aqua and blue

I also wanted to include a special thanks to the lovely Danielle who works at the Le Metier counter at Neiman Marcus at the Fashion Valley mall.  She is such a doll and was very helpful with these swatches (we had a serious hard time getting those liners off my arm..I need them for sure).  She is also very knowledgeable and can be reached at 619-692-9100 ex. 2096.  She also does amazing makeover.  I will have to post a picture next time she does my makeup.

A second thanks is definitely due to the Le Metier PR and artistry teams (specifically Daniel) for helping me solve the mystery of the eyeshadow colors.  I initially forgot to photograph the eyeshadow display so that I would know which swatch is for which shadow and they graciously helped me identify.  Amazing customer service if you ask me, something that is always much appreciated and is frankly a breath of fresh air! They have certainly snagged me as a customer for life. 

*I am not affiliated  with Danielle (I just love her), Neiman Marcus or Le Metier de Beaute.

Becca Beach Tint in Watermelon

Since I'm feeling lazy today, I am just going to show you the other color of beach tint that I own, Watermelon.  I reviewed Peach a while ago for you here.  To review, beach tints are essentially cheek and lip stains.  Watermelon is a lovely medium blue-based pink.

Here is watermelon (bottom swatch) compared to peach.  I wouldn't necessarily say watermelon is really a watermelon-ey shade, not quite red enough, but it is a really lovely flush, perfect for spring.


These can be purchased at Skincarerx.  Note: this is an affiliate link.

Le Metier de Beaute Cannes Brilliant lip gloss

I wanted a pink lip for spring.  I don't know how this happened but I barely have any pink lip products.  My stash mostly consists of reds and peaches.  In my last trip to see Danielle of Le metier at Neimans, I came home with this little beauty. 

This is Brilliant gloss in Cannes.  Its a lovely medium pink and gold glitter/shimmer in it.

On the lips, it shows up as a pink tint and lovely sparkle.  Its nice and subtle by its self and a pretty, sparkly lipstick topper.

Do you need this?  If you love subtle sparkle than you definitely do.  I think I will have to pick up Fiji lipstick next time I'm at the Le Metier counter.

Sunday Stuff You Can't Have

First of all, I would like to say Happy Easter to all! I am very excited because I gave up candy for lent (gorges self on mini cadbury eggs). 

I thought the colors in this palette were quite eastery/ springy.  This is the Painting in Venice palette by Chantecaille.  I was fortunate to have a wonderful best friend in New York for the Chantecaille sample sale who picked this and another item up for me (TY again Ellen!!). 

This photo shows the palette with the overlay for the names of the shadows and the blush.

Chantecaille Heirloom lip chic

As promised in my previous review of the Chantecaille lip chic's in tea rose and sari rose here, here is a swatch of heirloom.

The bottom is one swipe of it and the top is 3.  As you can see, it is a beautiful and buildable plum color.  I would say it is one of the more pigmented lip chics. I love with with gray eyeshadow and pink blush.

Skincare and Fragrance Sale

Hello Everyone.  Since last time I did a makeup sale (which is still going on here), I decided to do a little skincare and fragrance sale.  I will do nail polishes soon as well.  The sale is open internationally.  Prices do not include shipping (please send your country or zip code when letting me know what you want so I can let you know what shipping would be).  All sales are final.  I will only hold items for 72 hrs after an invoice is sent out.  Feel free to comment here or send me an email at lovesongformylipgloss@yahoo.com
CLOSED
Skincare:

Origins Checks and Balances face wash (used 5x) $5
Murad hydrating gel mask (60%) $3
Tria rebuilding complex with 1.25% salicylic acid (BN) $3
Ahava purifying mud soap (BN) $2

Fragrance:
Victorias secret pink isle of pink 2.5 fl oz (95%) $10
Pink Sugar creamy body lotion 1.69 fl oz (BN) $2
Escada Into the Blue (80%) $8
Urban Decay Champagne shimmer body powder (80%) $3

Paul & Joe Lip Crayon 01

Ok, so I'm sure you I've told you all how much I love a subtle red lip...What? You want to hear it again...well, technically I just told you.  Paul & Joe Lip crayon in shade 01 is described as strawberry pink-red and I would have to agree.  Although, I would say it is more red than pink.  The lip crayons are designed to be a lip liner, lipstick and gloss all in one product.  I would say it delivers while still being deliciously moisturizing.

O yes, I also forgot to mention that it has gorgeous red shimmer.  I think I probably should have shown you this during the Christmas season, but, hey, I'm wearing it now too.  According to the Primping Parleur Beauty website, these little beauties are being discontinued *gasp* so I would snatch them up while you still can.  There are 4 other colors besides this one.

Look how glossy that is!

Overall, run, don't walk, to grab one of these lovely pencils before they are all gone.