Today I will be sharing what's in my Gucci Dionysus GG Supreme Mini Bag and how I pack the essentials. I remember the very first bag that my dad bought me when I was 12 years old, it was a mini backpack, and even back then I knew I love mini bags. Many years later, not much has changed whenever I spot a new bag I always go for the size-mini and the crossbody option is an added bonus. I do have a few large totes, which I mostly reach for when I travel but on a daily basis, I prefer the minis. I love having my hands free specially after I had my daughter. I purchased the Gucci Dionysus bag about 1.5 years ago and I haven't stopped using it ever since!
Gucci Dionysus GG Supreme Mini Bag is a structured bag, it has a Beige/ebony GG supreme canvas with taupe suede trim and a textured tiger head spur closure. There is a pocket under the flap it's not that spacious but I can keep some cards or cash. The antique silver-toned chain strap can be worn in multiple ways, it can be worn on the shoulder with 15.5'' drop or it can be worn as a top handle with 9'' drop. It's 7.5'' in width x 6'' in height and 2'' depth. This bag has hand stitched details and hand-painted edges.
At first, I wasn't sure about the monogram canvas but once I've seen the bag in person I quickly fell in love with it. The canvas is only on the exterior and the interior is fully lined with the suede fabric which you can see peeking through the flap and on each side of the bag. I love the suede trimming and the neutral earthy tones make this bag very easy to style. The snap closure is another thing I like about this bag it's nicely secured and it's very easy to open and close. The chain straps can be a little heavy but since the bag is very small and you can only pack a few things it never gets uncomfortable. The grainy texture of the canvas makes this bag very durable. It's scratch resistant and you don't have to worry about color transfer, I've worn this bag during rainy, snowy days and it still looks brand new!
I'm 5' 3 and when I use it as a crossbody it stops right below my stomach which is the perfect length for me. Although it's a trendy bag and it might go out of style in the future but I can still see myself continue to use and love this bag. Gucci Dionysus GG Supreme comes in a few other colors and sizes.
Keep scrolling for close up shots of the bag, how I styled the bag and what fits inside the bag.
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As you can see, it's very compact so I just have to be strategic about how I pack the bag so that way I can close it without any issue. The only thing is when the bag is open and if you place it down the weight from the snap closure can lean forward and tip the bag over.
I never carried a full sized wallet I just never felt the need to lug around a huge wallet. I prefer card cases I'm currently using the Chanel card case which is one of my favorite card cases. This card case has been in my collection for years now it's still in the pristine condition, it has 4 pockets if you count the front slot. I like to pack the makeup items in a Louis Vuitton Mini Pochette. My iPhone 7 fits easily in the bag but not when I have the card case and the mini pochette in the bag. I usually keep my phone in my hand or coat pocket so it's never been an issue.
I always carry Lancome Dual Finish Powder compact and blotting sheets so I can touch up throughout the day, which is a must for me since I have very oily t-zone. I'm currently carrying the Fenty Beauty Blotting Paper and it's the cutest little thing ever! I've been loving these two new lip balms I've already reviewed the Kjaer Weis Lip Balm (here). Few other lippies in my bag are NYX Cosmetics Natural lip liner and Tom Ford First Time Lipstick- it's a peachy pink shade with a satin finish. Also in the bag, I have mini YSL Lip Tint Oil no. 5 and Cle De Peau Beaute Radiant Liquid Rouge in the shade 11. I always like to have a hand cream available cause I constantly wash my hands, the one I'm using now is a mini L'occitane Cherry Blossom hand cream. I've recently discovered a new brand Phlur and I'm loving this scent called Hanami it has notes of white florals, fig, hazelnut, and sandalwood.
That's a wrap for my very first What's In My Bag, I always get questions on how I pack my mini bags so I hope you enjoyed a peek into my Dionysus Mini.
What's in your bag? & Which do you prefer- a mini or a large handbag?
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Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Lips
Automatic, Impulse, and Tantalize $60 for 0.12 oz. each
Where to purchase: Nordstrom, Beautylish
Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Lips
Product Info:
Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Lips bring the play of light and dark, integral to Tom Ford's face philosophy, to color contouring. Two shades (one dark and one light) complement for shaping lips with high pigmentation in a velvet matte finish. Using the dual-ended applicator, featuring a sponge on one end and a lip brush on the other, both shades can be applied to create a subtle to dramatic ombré effect. The powder-gelèe formula features emollient oils and a blend of polymers that provide rich color release and adherence. Each color combination is designed to complement every skin tone.
Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Lips
Today I will be reviewing Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate Lips in Automatic, Impulse and Tantalize. If you haven't seen my previous sneak peek/first impression post with the complete swatches of Tom Ford Spring Collection 2017 check it out here. The packaging of these lip duos are the same size as their blush compact, and it comes with a dual ended brush. There is a total of six shades I purchased three I decided to play it safe and grabbed two nudes and a pop of color. These lip duos are very creamy in texture, and it's highly pigmented. Although these lipsticks have a matte finish, they're not drying on the lips, and it doesn't settle into the lines. I love how lightweight these lipsticks are, and it's so velvety and silky in consistency. I also love how the shades were put together you can create an ombre lips by applying the darker shade then dab the lighter shade in the middle you can actually play with these lip duos and get creative with it.
Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Lips
I've noticed the nude duos are more matte than the bright ones so if you have very dry chapped lips I suggest priming your lips well before applying the lipsticks. I must admit I was skeptical at first cause I don't really like to use a lip palette, but to my surprise, I've been using these non-stop ever since I purchased them. I prefer using the lip brush than the sponge, and I like to use a lip liner with these lip duos I find layering it helps these lipsticks last longer. These had worn for 3-4 hours before it started fading and the bright shade did leave a light stain behind.
Tom Ford Automatic Shade & Illuminate Lips
- Automatic- It's a pale beige nude and a brown nude shade.
Tom Ford Impulse Shade & Illuminate Lips
- Impulse- It's a light pink nude and a dark mauve shade. ( my favorite!)
Tom Ford Tantalize Shade and Illuminate Lips
- Tantalize- It's a peachy nude and a bright, warm coral shade. (love this one too)
Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Lips
Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Lips Swatches
Overall
I'm a big fan of Tom Ford lipsticks, and I really like these lip duos the colors are coordinated perfectly, and my favorite ones are Impulse and Tantalize. All though I'm used to the traditional lipstick bullet I don't mind carrying and using these lip palettes, and it's very easy to apply with the mini brush.
What are your thoughts on the Shade and Illuminate Lip Duos? Did you pick anything up from the Tom Ford Spring Collection 2017? Please let me know in a comment below I love to read your picks.
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Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Lips and Cheeks
Where to purchase: Nordstrom, Beautylish
Top Row: Automatic, Impulse, Tantalize
Bottom Row: Possession, Nikita, Saboteur
Tom Ford launched a new collection featuring six Shade & Illuminate Lips ($60 for .12 oz.) and two cheeks ($80 for .49 oz.). When I first saw the pictures of the Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate Lips I thought they were eyeshadow duos but once I discovered they're lipstick duos I actually liked the looks of these, and I was very intrigued. I found the Shade & Illuminate Cheeks similar (color wise) to an earlier TF collection which contained two powder blush and highlighter duos Softcore and Stroked. I purchased three out of the six lips duos, and I decided to pass on the cheek duos. Keep reading to find out which shades I've bought and swatches of all six lips and two cheeks Shade and Illuminate duos! Review here
Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Lips
Product Info:
SHADE AND ILLUMINATE LIPS bRING THE PLAY OF LIGHT AND DARK INTEGRAL TO TOM FORD'S FACE PHILOSOPHY TO COLOR CONTOURING. TWO SHADES, ONE LIGHT, AND ONE DARK, COMPLEMENT FOR SHAPING LIPS WITH HIGH PIGMENTATION IN A VELVET MATTE FINISH. USING THE DUAL-ENDED APPLICATOR, FEATURING A SPONGE ON ONE END AND A LIP BRUSH ON THE OTHER, BOTH SHADES CAN BE APPLIED TO CREATE A SUBTLE TO DRAMATIC OMBRE EFFECT. TOM FORD'S POWDER-GELEE FORMULA FEATURES EMOLLIENT OILS AND A BLEND OF POLYMERS THAT PROVIDE RICH COLOR RELEASE AND ADHERENCE. EACH COLOR COMBINATION IS DESIGNED TO COMPLEMENT EVERY SKIN TONE.
Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Lips
- Automatic- A very pale nude and a brown nude shade.
- Impulse- A pinky nude and a dark mauve shade.
- Tantalize- A peachy and a warm coral shade.
- Possession- A light pink and a bright fuchsia shade.
- Nikita- A cherry red and a dark burgundy shade.
- Saboteur- A bright purple and a deep berry shade.
Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Lips Swatches
I love how there's an option for everyone here in this collection it will cater to nude lipstick lovers as well as bold and bright lipstick lovers. These lip palettes come with a dual mini brush a sponge applicator and a well-functioning lip brush. I noticed a few different finishes here it's a mix of velvety matte, satin and creamy finish. The texture of these lipsticks are amazing it felt very silky and soft also each, and every one of them are highly pigmented. I love how you can create an ombre effect with these duos if you saw the campaign shot of the model wearing what I believe is Saboteur it looked absolutely stunning!
Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Cheeks
Product Info:
SHADE AND ILLUMINATE CHEEKS BRINGS THE PLAY OF LIGHT AND DARK INTEGRAL TO TOM FORD'S FACE PHILOSOPHY TO COLOR CONTOURING. THIS DUET OF HIGHLIGHTING AND SHADING CREAMS IS DESIGNED TO MAKE DIMENSIONAL COLOR CONTRASTING OF CHEEKS REMARKABLY SIMPLE. THE PEARLESCENT, HIGHLIGHTING SHADE BRIGHTENS AND DRAWS LIGHT TO SKIN TO AMPLIFY CHEEKBONES. THE VIBRANT BLUSH TONE DEEPENS AND DEFINES FOR THE PERFECT FLUSH OF COLOR. EACH COLOR COMBINATION IS DESIGNED TO COMPLEMENT EVERY SKIN TONE. THE SUPER SHEER SHADE AND ILLUMINATE FORMULA BLENDS EASILY ONTO SKIN, DESIGNED TO WORK WITH EXTERIOR LIGHT TO HIGHLIGHT AND SHADOW NATURALLY.
Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Cheeks
- Scintillate- A light champagne and a light peachy shade.
- Sublimate- A soft light pink and a light berry shade.
Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Scintillate Cheeks
Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Sublimate Cheeks
Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Cheeks Swatches
All though I like Tom Ford cream products I had to pass on these two reason being they're not as pigmented as I expected them to be. I have a hard time working with cream blushes it seems to fade away rather quickly on my oily combination skin. The texture felt very light and creamy, and I can see this giving you a youthful glow, but I'm not sure about the longevity about this one.
For me, I couldn't pass on the lip palettes, and I'm glad I didn't they're really worth looking into. The Cheek duos not so much. As I mentioned before I purchased three shades Automatic, Impulse and Tantalize which I will do a detailed review on shortly Review here. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoyed this quick sneak peek. What are your thoughts on the new TF Beauty Spring 2017 collection? Have you checked them out yet?
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I want to thank you all for all the love on my Best Skincare of 2016 post I truly appreciate it. Today I will be sharing my roundup of Best Beauty of 2016. I purchased many beauty products last year, but only a few made the cut if you follow me on Instagram then you've already seen me talking about these products. I also included an item that became a quick favorite in the last few weeks. Let's jump right into it!
Best Beauty Discoveries | 2016
- YSL Touche Eclat Blur Primer- I had three minis of this primer I'm on my last bottle now I love this primer. It's very light, and if you have large pores like me, you'll love this one it really does minimize the pores.
- Make Up Forever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Stick Foundation- This foundation is one of the best I've ever used. I purchased this last year during IMATS and ever since then I have been neglecting all my other foundations. This foundation gives me a flawless base I just LOVE this foundation!!
- Chanel Golden Sun Powder Blush- Golden Sun is stunning! I think it will be lovely on all skin tone. Review here.
- Estee Edit Ember Glow The Barest Blush- If you notice both of the blush I'm featuring today falls into rusty warm shades, I love rusty tones I find them more flattering on me than a pink blush. Review here.
- Cle De Peau Luminizing Face Enhancers- Last year I've decided to give these luxurious highlighters a go, and I'm totally obsessed! If you're looking for a light hint of glow highlighters, then you will love these. Cdp Face Enhancers have the most beautiful formula and not to mention the packaging is simply gorgeous.
- Givenchy Healthy Glow Bronzer- I'm not a huge fan of bronzers, but I discovered this bronzer last year, and I love it! It gives me a gorgeous glow. Review here.
- Stila Mind Eyeshadow Palette- I think I've pretty much got all my friends and family hooked on this palette even a few of my Instagram makeup junkie buddies jumped on the bandwagon with me. One of my most used palette from 2016 which I shall review soon!
- Colourpop Eyeshadows- I can't believe I didn't purchase these shadows sooner. I love the super shock shadows they're highly pigmented and not to mention super affordable.
- Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara- This mascara gives my lashes major volume!! Love this mascara no flaking, no smudging, it's a great product.
- Kevyn Aucoin Eyelash Curler- I've tried many lash curler this one is by far the best I've ever used. It fits my eye shape perfectly without pinching my eyes perfect lash curler.
- Tom Ford Lips & Boys Lipsticks- I love Lips & Boys lipsticks my favorite one is Addison and Julian.
- Cle De Peau Radiant Liquid Rouge- I was never a glossy lipsticks fan till I came across this gem. My favorite shades are 11, 12 and 13.
- Wander Beauty Carryon Lip & Cheek Gel- I discovered this product at the very end of last year, but I had to include this cause it quickly became one of my favorite. Review here.
- Beauty Blender- This have been the only tool I've been using to blend out my concealer, and the size is perfect for under eye area.
- Zoeva 110 Face Shape Brush- This is a great little brush it helps blend out products seamlessly.
- Hakuhodo J 4004 Brush- The only highlighter brush I've used all throughout last year and I will continue using it this year as well.
This concludes my Best of Beauty 2016 series, what are your favorites? It can be beauty, skincare, book anything you've enjoyed. Let me know in a comment below I would love to read them.
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Happy Holidays!! Only 13 more days left till Christmas so let's get down to some gift ideas. I put together a few items I have used and can vouch for, all of these items will make great stocking stuffers. These are all beauty items and they're all under $50 and I hope this will give you some ideas to pick out gifts for your friends and family.
- Kiehl's 'Jeremyville- Dry Relief' Duo $16- This set contains a Creme De Corps and a Lip Balm. I like both of these products especially the body lotion it's very moisturizing it's also one of their best sellers!
- Deborah Lippmann Ice Queen Nail Polish Set $12- I love Deborah Lippmann polishes, great quality, long-lasting and very pigmented. This set contains a red shade called Lady is a Tramp and a gold shimmering polish called the Golden Rule. Also, this is on sale which makes it perfect stocking stuffers grab it before it's gone!
- Fresh Sugar Lip Bliss Collection $30- I love their lip balms the tinted one is my favorite. It nourishes my lips without it being waxy or sticky. It also has SPF 15 and I always keep one in my makeup bag.
- Tom Ford Noir Rollerball $45- I'm very picky about fragrances there is only a handful of perfume I love and recommend, this is one of them. I just love how this smells and it actually lingers for quite long. I always get compliments when I wear this perfume so I can't recommend this one enough.
- Drunk Elephant Nightbright $28- I've recently discovered this brand and I immediately fell in love with a few of their products. I received a deluxe size T.L.C in one of the Sephora Playbox and after using it for a few nights I had to purchase the full-size bottle. NightBright set contains 8 ml T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum and a 8 ml Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil. I used the Marula oil and let me tell you it's a skin saver for dry dehydrated skin during winter. This dynamic duo makes a perfect gift for any skincare junkie!
- Tom Ford Lips & Boys Lip Color $36- Mini lipsticks are just we needed and Tom Ford gave us just that. These Lips & Boys lip colors are a pure luxury from the sleek packaging to the TF engraving on the lipstick bullet. There are a few different formula matte, metallic and satin finishes to choose from. My favorite shade is Addison it's a satin finish, very pigmented, long lasting and it isn't drying on the lips. Overall these bad boys get a thumbs up from me.
- Stowaway Dawn To Dusk Eye Palette $25- I received this last month from the Popsugar Must-have Box. I love how tiny and cute the palette is but don't let the size fool you, the shadows are excellent I'm quite impressed with the pigmentation and performance. The best thing about this palette, you can use it as an everyday palette very versatile, it's got matte and shimmer shadows a perfect balance that a palette require.
- L'Occitane Hand Cream Trio $28- Every year I get a whole bunch of these hand creams sets these are the ideal gift for anyone and everyone. I personally love the L'Occitane hand creams they're very moisturizing and I always keep one or two in my bag at all times. Don't forget to treat yourself with one of these sets trust me your hands will thank you!
- Sephora Gift Card $10-$250 - I know picking out a good gift can be hard you never know how much it will be liked or disliked so these gift cards come in handy for times like that. The card value starts from $10 to $250 so this can be a perfect gift for a co-worker, friend or a beauty junkie who loves Sephora.
- GlamGlow PoutMud Fizzy Lip Exfoliating & Wet Lip Balm Treatment Duo $39- I love their Super Mudmask and I'm also loving this treatment duo too. With the weather being so cold we can all use a good old lip balm. The exfoliator is so good it smells pleasant, gets rid of the dead skin and leaves my lips feeling soft and smooth. Also, I must mention it taste really good too!
- Nest Holiday Votive Candle $16- My mom loves this brand I got her a fragrance set once it came with 5 mini Nest fragrances. I'm actually going to pick this candle up for my mom the packaging is so cute and festive. A perfect gift for all the candle lovers.
- Kaplan MD The Blackberry Lip Kit $18- This trio is now on sale three products for only $18! This set contains a Sheer Lip 20 Treatment in Blackberry, a Lip 20 Treatment Gloss in Blackberry and a Matte Lip 20 Liner in Blackberry.
- Kiehl's Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter $15- I had to include this one cause this product serves a great purpose. All of the profit from this Limited Edition Kiehl's Faile Collection will support Feeding America. This whipped body butter keeps your skin hydrated, soft and also, its quite affordable.
- Pixi Glow Tonic $15- I give these out all year around! Honestly love Glow Tonic and can't get enough of it. I did a detailed review on this you can check it out here.
- Molton Brown 12 Days Of Christmas Collection $50- Saved the best for last. I love Molton Brown shower gels and you can break this set up to two or three per person. I love how the scent lingers on and it doesn't dry out my skin like some shower gel can. You can't go wrong with this one.
This concludes my Stocking Stuffer Ideas. Happy shopping and Happy Holidays!!
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I think when it comes makeup products Lipsticks are one item that I love to collect along LE blushes. Today I want to share 5 Lipsticks that are my absolute must haves! These lipsticks are amazingly pigmented, long lasting and very comfortable on the lips. When I say " Lipsticks You need To Try Now" I'm not referring to a specific shade more of an overall performance of these lipsticks. Now without further ado, let's get started.
Tom Ford Lips & Boys Lipsticks- When it comes Tom Ford he can do no wrong, I love his makeup line especially the Lips & Boys lipsticks. These are a mini version of the regular Tom Ford lipsticks its much more affordable, tons of shades to choose from, it's perfect for carrying in your makeup bag or clutch. I must admit as much as I love Tom Ford lipsticks some can go rancid like the Sable Smoke for one, I repurchased that lipstick many times and each time it went bad within months. I also noticed its mostly the nude TF lipsticks that are going bad, rest are still smelling pleasant. With that being said, I own quite a few of the Lips & Boys lipsticks and so far none of them went bad and since the size is much smaller than a full-size TF lippies you'll end up using them up rather quickly. My favorite one is Addison, which I couldn't feature here today cause it's almost done and what's left of it won't photograph very well haha. You can go with any shades from the TF Lips & Boys line they have pinks, coral, nudes, reds so it caters to everyone's needs.
Charlotte Tilbury K.i.s.s.i.n.g Lipstick- When Charlotte Tilbury Launched her line in the US I knew I had to have three items from the line, It was this lipstick Bitch Perfect and two of the eyeshadow quads. I quickly fell in love with her lipsticks I love the Mattes (Review here) as well, both Kissing and Matte Revolution lipsticks are very pigmented and comfortable on the lips. Another favorite of mine is the Hepburn Honey lipstick from the Kissing lipstick line. CT lipsticks definitely stand out more in her entire makeup line at least for me, I prefer them over her other makeup products.
YSL Rouge Volupte Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick- I still remember the day when I purchased my very first YSL lipstick, I was very overwhelmed with so many choices then I ended up going with the shade #3 Ultimate Beige. Well here I am years later and I still love this shade and repurchased it a few times, I love the Silky Sensual Radiant line more than the other ones. All though I'm not a big fan of the strong scent in this lipstick, it's the formula that won me over. It just glides on your lips like butter and it's very pigmented too and I must point out the gorgeous packaging that I don't mind seeing on my vanity. I also love the new Oil-in-Stick lipsticks those are a must have as well, I did a review a while back on this particular shade you can check it out here.
Christian Louboutin Velvet Matte Lip Colour- I love CL shoes so when they launched a beauty line I was all over it, I immediately purchased two Matte Velvet lipstick. I have nothing but good things to say about this brand, they really got the formula down to a T not to mention the gorgeous packaging. I only have the Velvet Matte lipsticks but I heard the Silky Satin and Sheer Voile lipsticks are just as good. I'm very excited about their new collection which I'm sure they'll sell out just like some of the lipsticks did. Christian Louboutin lipstick are definitely worth the splurge, I did a review on the two shades I own you can check it out here.
Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Lipstick- This is the lipstick I reach for when I don't have any makeup Its like a lip balm with some colour. It's very glossy hence the name, I own a few shades but Etourdie is my favorite out of them all. Overall this is a great lipstick its sheer yet lightly pigmented, it's non-drying and you can never go wrong with Chanel.
Hope you enjoyed this post as much as I did. If you have any top picks please let me know in a comment below, I would love to hear all about it.
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