Sephora Collection Travel Makeup Bags Review

Sephora Collection Makeup Bags

Blue Bowler Makeup Bag:

Sephora Collection, Holiday Magic Blue Collection Bowler: This bag was very cute! The metallic powder blue outside color was gorgeous - BUT - in terms of a travel makeup bag, it simply wasn't enough for me. Here's why, the inside pockets were a little flimsy and felt a little cheap, like if you shoved too much in there the pockets might rip; and on-top of that, the pockets were very shallow. You can see from the picture that really anything larger than my Sugar Lip Treatment and Benefit free sample weren't fitting so well. 

I wanted to love it, I really did. It just wasn't meant to be for us.

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Pink Hanging Travel Bag:

Sephora Collection, Holiday Magic Pink Collection, Hanging Travel Bag: Now this travel bag has been a great addition to my ever necessary travel organization quest. I travel a lot, and I'm always trying to find the ultimate bags to organize my products & makeup. My two main objectives for a bag are 1.) organizational possibilities, because obviously I want to quickly find the products I want when it's time to whip them out, and just as equally important, 2.) the bags aren't going to take up huge amounts of space! Trust me I already pack too much, I don't need bulky bags robbing me of precious room in my luggage. 

Each of the three bags are velcroed to the main bag so removing a compartment to save space is totally possible. If you are just putting makeup in it, I don't even think you would need to do that. There are tons of compartments and enough room for -almost- everything I travel with, and I love keeping my products off the counter and all in one place while it hangs.

So Would You?

Are you tough enough to wear these?

 

Leg Avenue Shoes - Brass Knuckle Heels, $74.00  [sold by: patriciafield.com]

They are a little inspired by the original bad girl shoe, the Chanel 'Gun Heels', from the Chanel Cruise 2009 Collection.

                                    Chanel Gun Heel               [source:lovestiletto.com]                           [source:fantastictoe.com]

While I feel dirty betraying the religion that is Chanel, I actually like the Brass Knuckle heels better. Not to mention that the Chanel platform carries a price tag of about $2,200 USD, making the Leg Avenue Shoes (btw, who the bleep is Leg Avenue Shoes anyway?) infinitely more accessible.

Sephora Haul: OPI, Philosophy, Dr. Brandt, Fresh, Make Up For Ever!

This is a big Sephora haul, by my standards at least. I stocked up a couple months ago, and am just now getting around to reviewing it because so much of what I bought I was going to use during the summer months. Here is a run down of what I bought so you can look for the corresponding reviews of products you may be trying to decide to purchase for yourself:

Sephora Collection - Makeup Bags: Hanging Travel & Bowler Bag [Reviewed!]

Sephora Collection - Makeup Organization Tray (discontinued)
Sephora Collection - Professionnel Platinum Lash & Eyebrow Comb #21
Sephora Collection - Professionnel Sponge Tip Shadow Applicator #27

Sephora Collection - "Tricks of the Trade" Makeup Setting Mist

Sephora Collection - Divine Oil (discontinued)

Sephora Collection - Tangerine Grapefruit Body Scrub

Sephora by OPI - Brush-On Cuticle Oil

Sephora by OPI - Nail Colour Drying Drops

Cargo - Lash Activator Mascara (buy: Ulta or Cargo)

Philosophy - Makeup Optional Kit

Dr. Brandt - Pores No More Pore Refine

Fresh - Sugar Lip Treatment, SPF 15 

Make Up For Ever - Eye Seal
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** Update** Sephora Collection - Makeup Bags Reviewed!

Don't Forget Dad's Day - Unique Father's Day Shopping Ideas

Father's Day. Generally considered the black sheep of parent holidays, with Mother's getting all the pomp and circumstance let's try to do a little something more for dear old dad then just a card and gift card. Shopping for your father figure may seem daunting but here are some fool proof ideas that even the most discerning father couldn't deny.

Dad's Day by sacconway

Get my whole Father's Day Gift Guide on Kaboodle!

Tech Dad

New or Grand Dad

[L] Dad-to-Be Set: Includes Diaper Dude bag, Baby Owner's Manual book, and Instructional baby onesie - $88.00         

[R] Daddy's Tie, Keepsake tie kit memorialize your baby's foot or handprints - $29.95

Sports Dad

Rocker Dad

[L] Personalized Guitar Pick & Holder, Personalize your Dad's guitar pick with a message or lyrics, comes with a key chain so he'll never be at a gig without it - $79.50 

[R] My Dad Rocks Onesie, Your baby may not be able to brag about his rock star Daddy quite yet, so let this onesie do it - $10.99

Handyman Dad

Designer Duct Tape, Sorry Dad, sometimes you need a little extra help, or the yellow pages. - $10.00

Businessman Dad

Adventurer Dad

Single Dad

 Dinner of the Month Club, Gourmet pasta dinner for every month recipient in enrolled, $71.85 (3mths)

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Net-a-Porter's End-of-Season Designer Sale Extravaganza On Now!

After seeing Sex and the City 2 this weekend with my girl gang I came away from the weekend in massive shopping mode. While my love of the first movie was no where near touched by the second installment, Carrie's clothes still lived up to the SATC standard.

So for the love of fashion, let the sales begin! Net-a-Porter's end of season designer sale is raging on with amazing items that have slimmed down prices for summer; shedding all those dollar signs, they must know it's almost swimsuit season.

With so many gorgeous options you will no doubt browse through lusting each item more than the previous with every mouse click. So here are some of my favorite things to give you a little sample of what they've got going on.

Accessories:

Michael Kors Marrakesh round-frame acetate sunglasses, $225 - Now $157.50

Carrera Aviator-frame acetate sunglasses, $120 - Now $84

Virginia Johnson Shark-print merino wool scarf, $195 - Now $136.50

Deepa Gurnani Multicolored beaded hairband, $50 - Now $35

Marc by Marc Jacobs Marc Amour hairband, $48 - Now $33.60 

Jewelry:

Juicy Couture Embellished chain-link bracelet, $140 - Now $70

Roberto Cavalli Enamel snake ring, $260 - Now $156

Marni Horn and Swarovski drop earrings, $560 - Now $280

Vivienne Westwood Brass-plated embroidered bracelet, $150 - Now $105

Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal pendant necklace, $85 - Now $59.50

Roberto Cavalli Swarovski crystal rose ring, $495 Now $297

Fashion:

Shoes:

Purses + Bags:

net-a-porter purses by shoplikeshannon

Emilio Pucci Fringed suede shoulder bag, $1,705 -  Now $1,023 
Jil Sander Madame lizard shoulder bag, $2,445 - Now $1,711.50

Marc by Marc Jacobs Lil Riz Dr Q leather bag, $450 - Now $315

Lanvin Birthday canvas tote, $800 - Now $480
Marni Small crepe shoulder bag, $975 - Now $585
Jimmy Choo Martha perforated leather clutch, $1,175 - Now $705
Miu Miu Medium quilted leather bag, $1,350 - Now $810

Marc Jacobs Love Bird leather tote, $1,295 - Now $777

Lanvin Aumoniere satin pochette, $750 - Now $450

Diane von Furstenberg Beach glazed-canvas tote, $75 - Now $45