Laura Mercier – NEW Watercolour Clouds Collection

For 2015, Laura has based her collections around the exploration and expression of moods. The mood for the spring collection is quiet and relaxed. Laura hopes that the soft, muted and peaceful shades in the collection bring you calm, serenity and balance. {Product sent for review/feature consideration}

Get the Look: Reese Witherspoon at the Golden Globes with Laura Mercier and John Frieda

Reese Witherspoon, a nominee at the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards in the Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama category for "Wild," is a dear friend and long-standing client of celebrity makeup artist Molly R. Stern.

Stern was inspired by Witherspoon's work as both an actress and a producer in "Wild," and she created a makeup look for the nominee that "shined brilliantly like the prize she is." Stern created a "statuesque and golden" look for Witherspoon, who wore a silver gown by Calvin Klein Collection.

November 2014 Favorites!

Better late than never, right? Once again, I had a difficult time narrowing down my favorites for this month but I think I picked some good ones! Here, in no particular order, are some of the products I just couldn't get enough of in the month of November. {Some products were purchased by me and others were sent for review; I will notate those as necessary}

Laura Mercier 2014 Holiday Collection

Verbena Infusion Signature Collection $80

Laura Mercier’s 2014 Holiday offerings hit counters last month and of course there are some incredible gifts to choose from. {Products sent for feature/review consideration}

Pamella Roland: 2015 Bridal Collection (Get the Look with Laura Mercier)

For Pamella Roland’s first ever bridal collection, makeup artist Alexis Comforti created a flawless makeup look that conveyed “classic, radiant and youthful beauty” evocative of a modern Audrey Hepburn. The key to this look is Laura Mercier’s classic formula, Silk Crème Foundation ($47), which helps skin look radiant, fresh and photo-ready.

Relax & Refresh For National Relaxation Day with Laura Mercier’s New Eau Fraiche!

This Friday, August 15 is National Relaxation Day! Make sure to take full advantage of the day to relax, refresh and recoup with the latest Bath & Body Collection from Laura Mercier – Eau Fraiche: Verbena Infusion.

New From Laura Mercier: High Coverage Concealer

I’m super stoked over the launch of Laura Mercier’s latest innovation – High Coverage Concealer ($28)! It will be available at all Laura Mercier counters starting tomorrow, April 1! Sure to be an instant addition to any morning makeup routine, this concealer helps to conceal under eye circles and fake a well-rested night of sleep {which makes it an instant win in my insomniactic life}.

This unique 3-in-1 concealer was designed to cover, de-puff and brighten under eye circles. The highly pigmented formula builds and blends flawlessly for professional makeup artist results that last all day. The concealer was formulated with honey, vitamin E and fruit acid to nourish and smooth skin, and comes in 12 shades, so you can find your perfect match.

Laura’s tip for application: Apply to under eye area using fingers in a patting motion. And a little goes a long way {which sounds perfect for your wallet}! Will you be picking one up?

Get Maggie Q's Look from the "Divergent" Premiere

For her appearance on the red carpet for the premiere of "Divergent" on March 18, makeup artist Mai Quynh created a “soft and pretty” makeup look for actress Maggie Q that allowed her “natural beauty to stand out.” Quynh used a variety of Laura Mercier products and focused on using a dusty rose and soft plum palette to complement the actress’ dress and hair. The final look was “fresh and polished.”

February Favorites!

It's the return of the monthly favorites! I'm making a concerted effort to both try more products when possible and also to completely use up more products {and then share my empties on Instagram with my thoughts on them, though I may start doing that here}, so these are truly my tried and true, and I highly recommend each and every one of them! {Products sent for review will be marked c/o}.

Get Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's Oscar Look with Laura Mercier

Makeup artist Monika Blunder created an “effortless, Parisian- chic” look for actress and model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Blunder was inspired by the youthfulness and glamour of Huntington-Whiteley’s dress, and kept her makeup looking “fresh.”   

Get Amy Adams' Oscar Look with Laura Mercier

Celebrity makeup artist Stephen Sollitto created a sophisticated makeup look for Amy Adams, who is nominated for “Actress in a Leading Role” for her portrayal of Sydney Prosser in “American Hustle.” He stated, “She wore a stunning sapphire blue Gucci gown, modern and clean. Obviously, I am inspired by this color and simply wanted the makeup to be just as sophisticated.”






Below, he breaks down the steps he took to create her flawless red carpet look.

New Laura Mercier Launches in March!

This March, Laura Mercier will launch13 new bright and bold Lip Glacé shades. The Lip Glacé is famous in the beauty industry (not to mention a fan favorite) for its non-sticky formula that glides on evenly while creating the appearance of fuller lips.

Heavy Duty Body Hydration (Winter Wonderland Beauty)

Most of us have felt the effects of the arctic storms this past week, including the effect that it has had on our skin. Here are a few of the lotions, creams, and butters that have kept my family's skin soft, smooth, and hydrated {not to mention smelling fabulous}. {Products sent for review consideration}

Fab Friday Favorites: Hand Creams! (Fall Into Beauty)

My hands have always been notoriously rough. It's just the way they are. But over time I have discovered that the right cream can make them look good and feel smooth {even if not quite soft}. Plus, regular use of hand cream is sort of important if you plan on taking pictures of pretty polishes on your nails from time to time {which I am wont to do about once a week, usually on Mondays :) }. These are a few of my tried and trues - conveniently separated into drugstore and luxury categories, plus two that I'm dying to get my hands on {particularly because I've tried other products from the brands that are just FANTASTIC}! {Products that were sent for consideration will be noted with {c/o} } 

October 2013 Favorites!

I tried really REALLY hard to narrow it down to an even 10 this month, but just couldn't do it! So here they are, the 13 products I could not stop reaching for during the month of October. {Products sent for review will be noted with c/o}.

Get Figgy with Fall's Freshest Beauty Ingredient!

This fall, one ingredient is getting a lot of attention: the fig. From fig cronuts and fig-infused cocktails to fig scented body washes, perfumes and lip balms, figs are undoubtedly the fruit of the season.

nyakio skincare is right on trend and will be launching a brand new collection, Giant Fig, in late October/early November. Laura Mercier already has a line of delectable bath and body products available in the Fresh Fig scent. Should you be adding fig scented goodies to your bathing time ritual? This mama thinks so! {Products featured sent for review}

It's Not Too Late to Celebrate National Honey Month with Laura Mercier!

Now that the weather has turned chillier, it’s the perfect time to indulge in a little extra pampering with Laura Mercier Honey Bath.  This decadent, foaming honey moisture body bath leaves skin feeling clean, fresh and supple. Available in five delectable fragrances: Almond Coconut Milk, Crème Brûlée, Ambre Vanillé, Crème de Pistache and Fresh Fig. I received the Fresh Fig scent...

Get the Look: Michelle Dockery Wears Laura Mercier at 2013 Emmy Awards

Michelle Dockery {or Lady Mary Crawley to us Downton Abbey fans} attended last night's 2013 Emmy Awards as a nominee for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series. Makeup artist Jordan Long was inspired by a series of stunning watercolors painted by the artist David Downton {some irony in that name, huh?} in the January 2013 issue of Vanity Fair. In order to complement the classic femininity and clean lines of Dockery’s custom made Prada gown, Long used Laura Mercier cosmetics to keep her makeup very minimal, focusing on her glowing skin and strong brows.

Get the Look: Laura Mercier at Jenny Packham NYFW Spring/Summer 2014

Laura Mercier was the official makeup sponsor of the Jenny Packham Spring/Summer 2014 Runway Show.  This partnership represents the ultimate collaboration of chic, European sensibility and flawless red carpet glamour. The look was created by makeup artist Talia Shobrook.