Stila Sale

Dear readers, I just had to post about Stila's awesome sale! Stila has deeply discounted most of their new Indian Summer collection and I have been waiting for this to appear in Sephora stores but it hasn't. I am beginning to wonder if it will. I know Stila was almost kaput recently and so I have wondered if maybe they are selling this collection online only?

Anyway, you must check this sale out and pick up a goodie or two. I am getting those glosses and maybe the Runway set. I loved those when they came out and got the grey one but held off on the plum...now is my chance!

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Stila - Precious Pearl Palette

I have been trying very hard to be controlled about my makeup spending these days. There are two reasons and so far I have been doing pretty good but not great. Reason #1 is the economy in general and I think with things being so uncertain and companies laying people off or just plain going out of business it is wise to save more than I usually do. Reason #2 MAC Hello Kitty is coming out soon and I have been petrified that I will want every last piece of the collection which will be major cash!

So while I am trying hard to be better about my makeup shopping I can't help but cruise the cosmetics department or Sephora and gaze at the makeup gems. Perhaps you might say this is like taking an alcoholic to the corner bar but I just can't help it and I do have pretty good self control.

During my recent cruise of Sephora I remembered I had a Sephora gift card that had a $38 balance and this palette was a must have so my guilt was practically erased!

Stila's Precious Pearl Palette is not only gorgeous eyeshadow but the mother of pearl palette case is oh so pretty at $40. There are six shades that all have crushed pearl in them for a beautiful shimmery smooth application that is super pigmented and like all Stila shadows, easy to blend.

From left is a white gold, soft pink, mid-tone pink, blackened deep blue, mermaid green, and burnished gold.

This is worth breaking your piggy bank open for!

Stila - Step Out and Shine

This lovely Stila set can be had for $50 and with the exception of the mascara is worth every penny. I have tried the Multi-Effect mascara before and it didn't float my boat.

However the other products in this sassy little silver clutch are worth the 50 bucks alone. First the eye quad in shades of purple and the Convertible Color in Orchid are super yummy. Also the All Over Shimmer Luminizer is a favorite of mine. The real fun comes in with the Pomegranate Crush Lip and Cheek Stain. It is a little sneak peek on the next version of the very popular Cherry Stain.

My understanding is that Pomegranate will come out in full size next year but until then you can get your paws on this mini version now.

Stila Loves Sephora Can

Stila's offering to celebrate Sephora's 10th anniversary is the pictured "can" filled with goodies for $40. I personally love combos from cosmetics companies because it gives you a chance to try some of their best selling products at a great price.

Stila has included Kajal eyeliner in Onyx, Lip Glaze in Brown Sugar, Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer, Convertible Color in Peony and Mulit-Effect Mascara.

I can tell you from experience that Brown Sugar Lip Glaze is a great color that is not exactly brown but borders on a raisin and is very flattering. Plus I love the delivery on the click pen with brush applicator. Kajal eyeliner is very creamy and the black of Onyx is just as deep as you would hope.

Convertible Color is great for lips and cheeks and Peony is a lovely shade of raspberry pink. All in all this is a great buy or perhaps another gift idea!

Stila Backstage Palette

So on my Sephora trip this weekend I found not only the black Backstage palette from Stila but also the red!

After checking them both out in person the red palette is the clear winner for me and at $40 for 3 HUGE pans of eyeshadow and a half size Kajal eyeliner, in the basket it went!

The packaging alone on these palettes makes them hard to pass up but the proverbial deal is sealed when you see the colors on this one. The gray and pewter are absolutely perfect for fall and the base or highlight shade is a great multi-tasker.

The rose is not attached to the palette but is tied on with a ribbon that can be worn as is or as the Sephora SA suggested, made into a pin.

I highly recommend checking these out before they disappear and tell me which palette you like best!

Stila Backstage Beauty Palette

Be quick my lovelies! This gorgeous Stila palette is online at Sephora and is limited and a Beauty Insider exclusive.

For $40 you get a metallic black liner and 3 shadows with shimmer and matte shades. The palette is the Front Row Look inspired by the Marchesa Fall 2008 runway shows.

From what I have heard there are supposed to be 2 more palettes that join this rose adorned beauty but this is the first I have seen to hit the Internet for purchase.

According to Sephora this will be an online only exclusive but that always remains to be seen.

The Stain Hall Of Fame #3

Stila's Cherry Crush ($24) is a stain for lips and cheeks that is both cherry scented and flavored.

The click pen's formula is supposed to react to the ph in your skin and transform into your own shade of cherry but I didn't find a whole lot of difference between a test on me and a few friends.

But don't let that stop you! The soft cherry pink shade is lovely and fresh. Plus the click pen delivery is a winner in my book for ease of use and simple touch ups.

Between the delivery and the cherry flush shade this pretty pen sits proudly in my Stain Hall of Fame!

Brush On Lip Pens

This is my favorite lipgloss delivery system to hit the market in a long time. I adore the convenience of having a brush for precise application built in and the no mess factor.

Here is my best of the bunch:

• Chanel in Pink Truffle and Madeleine


• YSL in #15 True Red and #8 Sparkling Nude
  


• Stila in Brown Sugar and Cranberry

These range in price from $22-$32 and are very different in terms of texture, shimmer and color payoff. Chanel is a glossy cream, while YSL is a sheer shimmer gloss. Stila is a traditional gloss in pen form and has 28 colors to chose from!

Give these portable beauties a whirl...you won't be disappointed!

Stila - Kitten Silk Eye Shadow Wash

Stila's Kitten eyeshadow is always winning rave reviews from beauty editors everywhere. I for one have never understood the hoopla over this shade.

Kitten always looks too shiny on me and I prefer the pinky champagne goodness of other lines much more. MAC Vapour and Naked Lunch, Lancome's Vue or Nars Nepal are my choices in this color category.

But Stila has now made this best selling shade in a water based liquid to powder formula which warrants a second look!

This is indeed a very light liquid that feels like water when applied. The wash still has that signature pink-champagne hue but the foil like shine is toned down nicely.

I really liked the way it applied and the staying power was good as well. Overall I think this is an improvement over the pressed version which I realize borders on sacrilege for the devoted fans of Kitten. The winning point is the formula as it truly feels like next to nothing on.

I found this at Sephora along with Kitten lipgloss and the Stila Summer palette with bronze and turquoise shades that are on trend for this summer.