Wanted! Bond no.9 High Line Fragrance
Is it bad that I want Bond no.9 High Line Fragrance just for the pretty bottle? Just like the fragrance, the beautiful bottle, decorated with grass and fuchsia tulip buds that spring from gunmetal grey rail tracks, is inspired by New York’s newest Park High Line, a former rail that hovers 30 feet above street level.
The scent itself, a floral-marine blend, sounds really intriguing too. It opens with purple love grass mixed with citrusy bergamot and zesty Indian rhubarb, has a floral heart of red-leaf rose, Lady Jane tulips, and grape hyacinth, while the lingering base notes combine bur oak with sea moss, musk and teakwood.
Bond no.9’s High Line is sold at their four New York stores, Saks Fifth Avenue, and at bondno9.com and retails at $220 for 100ml and $145 for 50ml. 4% of the proceeds will be donated to Friends of the High Line association to take care of the needs of the park.
Product Review: Gosh Velvet Touch Lipstick
Name: Velvet Touch Lipstick
Brand: Gosh
Size: 10g
Price: £6.00
From Gosh’s website:
GOSH VELVET TOUCH LIPSTICK gives an intense and lasting color to the lips due to a high concentration of color pigments. The creamy lipstick contains a new type of light reflecting pigments that give the lips a bright and shiny look.
What I liked:
- pigmented
- shiny finish
- long-lasting
- the packaging
- the price
What I didn’t like:
- can feel drying on the lips
- not very convenient to carry it in your purse
- the scent
In January I reviewed a Gosh eyeshadow quad but wasn’t too impressed about it. One of my lovely readers, Halifax, said in the comments that she preferred their lipsticks and I have to agree with her. For just £6.00, those babies are pretty good!
I bought mine in London last year and the color I chose was Peony, a bright pink shade with purple undertones that looks very bold not only in the tube, but on the lips too. This lipstick has a fantastic color payoff and one swipe is all I need to get an opaque coverage with a shiny finish.
It has the consistency of a lipstick, but gives that wet look like a gloss so there’s no need for me to use one to add some shine to my pout. What I need to use with this though is a lip balm underneath. That’s because the texture isn’t very moisturizing and can feel dry on my lips, but nothing that a lip balm won’t fix.
I was also very impressed with the staying power. It lasts a few good hours on me before it slowly starts to fade and even though it disappears if you have lunch or dinner, it leaves a stain behind. The strong scent of vanilla, instead, disappears almost instantly once applied, so it doesn’t bother me at all.
I also like the packaging. The black and silver tube is simple, sleek and modern. I’m not sure I’d carry it around in my bag though as the cap looks like it could get loose easily, but then I rarely bring any makeup with me in my purse anyway so that’s not a problem for me.
Summary
Overall, I love Gosh Velvet Touch lipsticks. Although their texture isn’t very moisturizing, they are very pigmented with a shiny finish and last for hours. And they’re quite cheap too!
Rating: 4/5
Disclaimer: the item was purchased by me for both personal and review purposes. The review is based on my own personal and honest experience with the product. For more information, please see my disclaimer.New Collection: Philosophy The Color Of Grace
This spring, Philosophy wants you to embrace your inner girl with their latest collection, The Color of Grace, full of products for face, eyes and lips that have one thing in common. They are all pink! If like me, you’re obsessed with anything pink, then this collection is just a dream come true!
AMAZING GRACE COLORING BOOK ($37.50)
This pretty, purse-sized palette contains two eyelighting shadows, two pink lip glosses, an all-over cream illuminator, powder blush and a shimmering face powder scented with a touch of amazing grace fragrance.
EYELIGHTING SHADOW DUO ($22.00)
Soft, sheer shadows available in three luminous duos.
ART OF BLUSHING ($35.00)
This palette features three silky, sheer pink blush shades surrounded by a luminous highlighter.
AMAZING GRACE SHIMMERING FACE POWDER ($29.50)
This shimmering, pale pink powder instantly brightens your complexion and is flattering on all skin tone.
HEAVENLY LIGHT PINK ILLUMINATOR ($28.00)
A pink light, liquid luminizer that revives your complexion and restores radiance.
ANGEL KISS LIPGLOSS ($17.50)
A creamy, sheer, high-shine gloss.
GO WITH GRACE FACE BRUSH ($20.00)Gilty Pleasures Weekly Blog Tour, 07/03/10
Hi everyone,
ready to find out what the girls from the Gilty Pleasures Tour have been up to this week? Read on:
Alison of the Advice Sistersloves the Spring 2010 collection of gorgeous cosmeticsfrom FACE Stockholm!
Dao from My Makeup Blog shows you how to trim and style your side-sweep bangs without going to the salon.
Nicole Pearl, The Beauty Girl reveals her favorite body cream and is offering 3 readers the chance to win one for themselves
Missy of LuxutyBeautyProducts.blogspot.com would like to share a wonderful company that will help you protect your precious skin and feel good at the same time.
The Informed Makeup Maven spills her secret for maintaining her skin’s warmth during winter.
Gio from Beautiful With Brains reveals thecosmetic secrets of the Ancient Greeks.
Ageless Elaine points out that summer is coming but the living may not be easybecause of shaving and waxing so take a tip from Kelly Ripa and get laser hair removal.
Jacket Dresses can really dress up your look, be it professional, for church, a special occasion or even a formal occasion. Trendy Plus Size Clothes picks this season’s best Plus Size Jacket Dresses.
Do you need eye makeup tricks? A lot of people have no idea how to apply eye makeup to get the exact look they want! Here are the best Eye Makeup Tricks from The Beauty Blog.
Saturday Beauty Reads, 06/03/10
Hello ladies,
another week is almost over and it’s already time to share with you some of my fave beauty posts from the blogosphere. Let’s get started!
Lipsticks and Lightsabers reviews Lime Crime lipsticks.
Makeup Files explains what dermatologist tested really means.
Do you want to work at a makeup counter? So Many Pretty Things shares some tips on how to get hired and make the most of working at a counter.
The Beauty Brains explain the difference between shampoos and conditioners.
Makeup 4 All reviews Illamasqua Satin Primer.