NARS Summer 2012 Collection

The Summer 2012 collection for 2012 delivers on a spectacular variety of bold and subtle shades that remind me of a time when I was sipping on a tropical drink lying on the deck of a fabulous cruise ship in the tropics.  The apricot trio of eyeshadows in the Ramatuelle palette combine with a glossy nude pink lip.  OR, for an evening on deck; a iridescent orchid  and blue with a bold matte red lip.  Soft pink nails top off a totally classic summer look.

Available April 15, 2012

Eyeshadow Trio - $45 (Limited Edition)

• Ramatuelle Silver, icy peach, matte apricot

Eyeshadow Duo - $34

• Marie-Galante Iridescent orchid / regal blue

Soft Touch Shadow Pencil - $24

• Calabria Shimmering plum

Blush - $28

• Liberte Burnished apricot

Lipstick - $24

• Vendanges Sheer grape

Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil - $24

• Buenos Aires Nude beige pink

Velvet Matte Lip Pencil - $24

• Never Say Never Lilac rose

Pure Matte Lipstick - $25

• Moscow Strawberry red

Nail Polish - $18

• Trouville Seashell pink

Coral and Mint

Coral and Mint by tnorbust featuring carved earrings

H M printed top
£13 - hm.com

J Brand skinny leg jeans
£117 - farfetch.com

Peeptoe shoes
$225 - shoptheshoebox.com

Tory Burch straw handbag
$375 - saksfifthavenue.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors michael kors jewelry
$250 - nordstrom.com

Stackable jewelry
$38 - nordstrom.com

Van Peterson 925 carved earrings
£20 - debenhams.com

Hair bow accessory
$12 - topshop.com

Essie nail polish
£9.95 - beautyexpert.co.uk

Rouge Pur Couture
$32 - yslbeautyus.com

Dior Croisette Collection for Summer 2012

I'm always excited by the new summer collections.  The colors are so pretty and bright and the textures are soft and natural.  Summer is when I cut foundation back to a tinted moisturizer and keep my lips as sheer as possible.  This collection has everything you need for that beachy, tropical, natural look.  I think I'm MOST excited about the Lip Balm in Crystal Coral.  I already own the Dior Addict "Lip Glow" Color Reviver Lip Balm which I LOVE, so I'm excited about this coral shade.  I'm also looking forward to owning the Aurora 5-Couleur Eye Shadow Collection.

Inspired by the art de vivre of the French Riviera, the Dior Croisette Collection combines the peace of the French countryside with the splendor of Saint Tropez. Adorned with sunbursts, the Le Croisette palettes are inspired by the sophisticated signature pleating technique used on the fabric of Dior dresses. The Swimming Pool harmony is reminiscent of a refreshing dive into the Mediterranean.
-By Dior.

Dior 5-Couleur Eye Shadows - $60

Swimming Pool

Aurora

Dior Waterproof Eye Liner - $29

Turquoise 258

Dior 1-Couleur Eye Gloss - $28

Tan and Sunset

Dior Addict Lipstick - $30

Palace 354, Casual Gold 414 and Jet Set 544

Dior Vernis - $26

Bikini 231 and St. Tropez 401

DiorSkin Nude Tan Sun Powder - $53

Honey 001, Amber 002, Cinnamon 003, Spice 004, Sienna 006, and Mocha 007

Dior Healthy Glow Enhancing Powder - $56

Sunlight 002 and Sunset 004

Dior Addict Lip Balm - $35

Crystal Coral 003

Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss - $31

Orange Pareo 542, Pink Croisette 464, and Brown Panama 432

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! by tnorbust featuring a nars blush

Oasis full skirt dress
$90 - oasis-stores.com

GUESS platform sandals
$120 - heels.com

Kate Spade shoulder handbag
$398 - katespade.com

Anita Ko 18k diamond ring
$7,480 - net-a-porter.com

Hillier polka dot jewelry
$555 - openingceremony.us

Hillier dot jewelry
$500 - astleyclarke.com

Flower hair accessory
$20 - flowerclip.com

Nars blush
$28 - barneys.com

My Attempt At Easter Nails

I made an attempt at my own Easter Nail design...with the help of my super artistic daughter.  What do you think?

Easter Nails

Before you read this and get mad please note that I AM NOT CREATIVE AT DOING NAILS!  So I searched high and low on the internet to find a tutorial that was awesome.  I found many cute ideas and wanted to share a few with you.  Be sure to check out the blogs associated with these VERY CREATIVE nail designs:

What I was REALLY looking for, however, was a tutorial.  Low and behold, Michelle Phan came through.  I'm going to attempt these super cute easter nails on my kids and I and hope that you check it out and enjoy.  Don't forget to subscribe to Michelle's YouTube channel because she offers MANY amazing tutorials.  Enjoy and thanks Michelle for yet another great tutorial!

Gryffindor House!

Gryffindor House! by tnorbust featuring louis vuitton tote

J Crew silk blouse
$100 - net-a-porter.com

HYD lace tight
€94 - pret-a-beaute.com

H M short skirt
£13 - hm.com

Louis vuitton tote
fashionphile.com

Yochi jewelry
$48 - maxandchloe.com

Harry Potter Gryffindor Economy Tie
$7.99 - buycostumes.com

Sunglasses
£14 - debenhams.com

Sam Edelman Ria Black Suede - 6pm.com
$78 - 6pm.com

Butter London 3 Free Nail Lacquer - La Moss
$14 - macys.com

MAC Perennial Pinks

I found this on the MAC website and thought it was so cute!  I love pink...it's my favorite color!  MAC has put together a collection of blushes, shadows, and lip products that share a common theme...PINK!  If you love pink, check out MACs website and pick up your favorites!