By: Monica Leitner

I don’t think a more divine lip color exists in all the world. Seriously.

To be fair, I was a little cautious when applying this one for the first time: in the tube, the color looked as though it skewed a bit too coral for my tastes, but undeterred, I pressed on in the name of beauty research. And it’s a VERY good thing I did!

The color itself is insanely gorgeous and gives my lips that slightly toasted color they turn after a few hours spent in the sun. On the CHANEL website the color is listed in the beige category, but this is definitely not as neutral as they make it sound.

The formula is impeccable – completely fragrance-free and silky smooth, it’s nearly imperceptible on, boasting long wear and lending just enough shine to keep my lips from looking flat. This one is an absolute MUST for me!

CHANEL Rouge Coco Hydrating Creme Lip Colour is available in 31 shades and can be purchased online at CHANEL.com for $30.00.

By: Monica Leitner

I am all about bright pops of candy colored hues for spring, so I was beyond excited when I had the opportunity to try MAC Lipglass in True Babe!

In the tube, it looks like a hot pink in its most opaque form and it truly doesn’t lose any of its “pop” once applied. A thick layer yielded insanely shiny shocking-pink lips that were neither cool nor warm – just insanely bright! While it’s a fun look for the right occasion, my favorite way to wear this color is paired with a clear gloss: just a dab of True Babe adds a gorgeous, punchy spin on a classic “clear pink” lip – definitely a look I plan to rock all season!

True Babe Lipglass is from the MAC Riveting collection and is available for a limited time from MAC Cosmetics for $14.

Benefit concealer lovers, rejoice!

No need to tote tons of didn’t jars and potions on fun summer trips, as Benefit has taken its perennial favorites and packaged them into one, easy-to-carry kit.

The cute little box contains:

- 0.25 oz “That Gal” brightening face primer
- 2 x 0.04 oz Boi-ing industrial strength concealer in 01 Light (for fair complexions) and 02 Medium (for medium complexions) for custom concealing
- 0.11 oz Erase Paste brightening camouflage for eyes and face in No. 2 (for medium complexions)
- 0.03 oz Lemon Aid (sheer pale yellow) color correcting eyelid primer
- 0.03 oz Eye Bright (pale pink) instant eye brightener
- Concealer Brushes
- step-by-step lesson

Benefit Confessions of a Concealaholic is available from Sephora for $36.

It’s a rare day when I can resist a pair of chandelier earrings, but this unique spin on the traditional look totally takes the cake!

The slightly asymmetrical look is complemented with a variety of different “columns”: the various lengths, textures and colors lend a beautiful sense of richness to the overall look.

Grecian Column Earrings are vailable from Banana Republic for $35.