Beautiful Girls, by Kat Reeder, $595
Howzit, girl? Aloha from Hawaii’ne. Our flight got in a few hours ago. We’re at my in-laws place now in Kaneohe, just catching up and watching Entertainment Tonight, LOL!
So sleepy… I’m exhausted. What are you up to right now? Did you watch the Dancing with the Stars grand finale? It hasn’t aired yet here, but I couldn’t wait and looked up the winner online. All I can say is YES! Don’t worry. No spoilers (except in the comments!). 🙂
I’ll be keeping my eyes peeled this week for any interesting makeup and beauty products (and any other cool stuff), taking pics of everything to share. Also while I’m here, some very awesome guest bloggers and friends will be helping out, so stay tuned for reviews this week from Sam, Olga, Audrey and more.
Sweet dreams. It’s time for this tired girl to hit the haaaaay!
But before I go, how about a little look at Chantecaille?
Chantecaille Lip Chic in Tea Rose on lips
Before you write off Chantecaille Lip Chic in Tea Rose because of its $30 price tag, take a moment to scroll…down. 🙂
Okay, yes, it’s very expensive, and, yes, the whole gloss/lipstick hybrid thing’s been totally done to death (see: Jemma Kidd Hi-Shine Glossticks, Avon Glazewears, MAC Slimshines, the Prescriptives LipShines, etc.), but OH, NELLY! It sure feels great on my cold-burned lips.
Tea Rose is one of 14 permanent shades in Chantecaille’s Lip Chics line of lipsticks designed to smooth, firm and plump puckers.
This shimmery rose has just a hint of red and buildable light-to-medium coverage with a shiny finish.
Chantecaille Lip Chic in Tea Rose
Unlike most of the glosses in lipstick clothing I’ve tried, non-sticky Chantecaille feels thick, almost like a nourishing bed-time balm or lip treatment.
It’s exceptionally moisturizing, too. I wore Tea Rose all last weekend, and by Sunday nighe ye olde kisser felt hydrated, relieved and soothed.
I also think it’s neat how it doesn’t look as thick as it feels. This would be great first date material. Oh, and speaking of kissing, your date might appreciate the light vanilla scent and flavor just as much as you do. 😉
New to the Chantecaille line? It’s a luxury line with makeup in a natural-looking color palette, makeup tools, skincare and fragrance with products ranging from $21 (the price of a refill pan of shadow or liner) to $400 (a face cream). Their schtick? A combination of a highly concentrated botanicals and cutting-edge technology. The founder of the brand, Sylvie Chantecaille, is also the gal who launched the Prescriptives makeup line in 1979.
Wear time’s also pretty great for a gloss-style lipstick; I’ve been getting about four hours.
The $30 price hurts, but just imagine these shiny lips with a lil’ cream blush and some waterproof mascara… You’d be pool-ready in a hot second!
Oh, and Chantecaille has a special online gift with purchase starting on November 26. If you buy their limited edition Fall 2010 Tiger in the Wild Palette ($78), Chantecaille will throw in a Lip Chic in Tea Rose for free. 🙂
PRICE: $30 for a 0.07-oz tube
AVAILABILITY: At select department stores and online.
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A-
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
I am so jealous you’re in my hometown right now! And I love that Kat Reeder painting. I saw a bunch of them I wanted when I was in Hawaii over the summer, but I ended up buying a cheaper print by another artist instead – Heather Brown.
I love her stuff! I would love one of her paintings as well.
Thanks for the heads up on Heather Brown. I’ll look up her prints.
Have a great time in Hawaii (as I am sure you will)!!! Did you bring Tabs with you? I left my cat back in Baltimore with my boyfriend, and I miss her (and the boyfriend :-)) so much!!!
Hi Olga,
I wish we could’ve taken Tabs with us. He’s at home holding down the fort with his petsitter. 🙂
Ah, jealous you’re in Hawaii!!! I am definitely happy with tonight’s top two dancers but I was really rooting for #2 to take it… ah well!
So excited to be helping with the blog this week 🙂
Thank you for helping, Audrey! 🙂 I really appreciate it.
Stop by Ala Moana when you’re here and especially the Chanel counter. That’s where I’ll be allll weekend. : )
Hi Melissa,
If we head to the mall I’ll definitely try! 🙂
LOL this is weird. I just finished watching an Hawaii five-0 episode and..you’re there! Ahah
have a nice stay! Have fun!
Hi Eleonora,
My mom-in-law says they film the show on Oahu. I’ll keep an eye out for the actors for ya, LOL! 🙂
I hope you have an amazing time in Hawaii! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Hi Jessica,
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones too. What are you doing for the holiday?
I can’t believe this is a lipstick – it looks so much like a gloss!!
Enjoy Hawaii and holiday, it all sounds lovely!
Hi Advah,
The texture of this product feels amazing. I hope you give it a try sometime!
*added to my shopping list*
LOL! I have a few more shades on mine, too. 😉
Have fun in Hawaii and Happy Thanksgiving in advance Karen!
Hi Fieran,
Happy Thanksgiving to you too, Fieran!
Hawaii? No fair! Have fun!
I personally like my lipsticks lipsticky and my gloss glossy so the lipstick-gloss hybrid doesn’t appeal to me, but I’m lovin’ your nude face here, and the bangs. Very chic. 🙂
Hi Lucie,
For once the bangs were behaving, LOL!
What are your plans for Thanksgiving?
I hope you have a great time in a Hawaii!
This looks more like a gloss than a lipstick, which I really like. The price, though, not so much.
Hi Gio,
Thank you! Have a great week. 🙂
It is beautiful, but for $30 it had better be!
Have a great time in Hawaii and don’t forget to smuggle home some turkey and gravy for Tabs. He’s sure to be put out and demanding offerings when you get back. 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!
Hi Kim,
LOL re: Tabs demanding offerings. 🙂 That’s so true!
What are you doing for the holiday?
that is sooo pretty! 🙂
have fun, karen!
Hi Nina,
I like this lippie too. I wish it was cheaper though.
How’s your day going? Are you ready for Thanksgiving?
Welcome back to the beautiful rock!
Thanks, Sharon!
It’s great to be some place warm. 🙂 What’s the weather like out your way? It’s been rainy and overcast here on the east side all morning.
i live in mililani. it’s usually sunny, with an occasional light rain over here. but i slept the day away today. lol!
enjoy your stay, Karen!
I think I’ll probably end up sleeping half the day away today — that usually happens when I overload on carbs, LOL!
Have a very happy Thanksgiving!
The color is very pretty! I like that it is moisturizing b/c the dry winter air always dries out my skin. Have a wonderful (warm) time in Hawaii! It is one of my favorite vacation places. 🙂
Hi Ruchita,
I totally need moisture in droves during the winter. 🙂
When were you in Hawaii? Did you visit Oahu?
Have a GREAT trip! Relax! Have Fun! And watch out for Volcano zombies! 😉
Hi Tracy,
I’ll keep an eye out for them. I hope they don’t show up in the surfing lineup. 😉
Have a very happy Thanksgiving!
You’re lucky, we just started having nice weather again! It has been kind of rainy and stormy… But, then again, if you are in Kaneohe it’s always pretty wet there!
Hi Mallory,
It was surprisingly dry here when we landed yesterday. I hope it holds up! 🙂
What are you doing for Thankgiving?
You and Hawaii look great 🙂
I am very curious if you wore makeup during your flight. Maybe you can write an article about makeup and airplane travel?
Anyway, have a great holiday 🙂
Hi JJ,
A did a video about travel makeup a while back:
When It Comes to Travel Makeup
Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions. 🙂
Enjoy Hawaii!! And I agree with JJ – what do you do for travel makeup?
OMG I am so happy about Dancing with the Stars, too!
Hi Deb,
Here’s a video I did about travel makeup from a few years ago:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/makeup-tipshow-to/when-it-comes-to-travel-makeup/
Those look so pretty, I might have to splurge on one of those! Non-sticky and moisturizing is perfect for windy days with long hair!
Hi Glosslizard,
Totally! They’re good for days you want shine but don’t want the stickiness, too!
U lucky duck. U get to shop at the ABC’s stores and the International Marketplace. I miss Oahu and the pineapple float at Dole Plantation. Yummy yum
Hi XtinaRoxx,
Those stores are fun! I end up mostly going to Long’s and the Windward Mall, though, since both are right down the street from my in-law’s house. 🙂
When did you visit Oahu?
I went in 2005. I was visiting friends who was going to school at HPU. Anywhoo. Just to let u kno i luvz ur blog and Happy Thanksgiving.
Have a great vacation, Karen! 🙂
Thanks, Vonvon! Have a happy Thanksgiving!
Hey, I was just in Kaneohe last week! I have find myself craving the the kalua pig from Keneke’s, which my sister and I stumbled upon during our drive to China Wall 😀
This colour and the texture of the lipstick looks absolutely divine. Have you tried any other colours from the range? Tea Rose suits you perfectly too.
lovee this. I’m such a huge chantecaille fanatic!