As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I’m in Paris and loving it. There’s something that’s just so magical about the city, it’s inexplicable. So, I was thrilled to see that French makeup line Bourjois is celebrating its home country this season with a collection of Paris-inspired eye shadows.
Each of the limited edition shadows commemorates an iconic Paris landmark as seen through the eyes of illustrator Nathalie Rêve. Below, the Place Vendome adorns a beautiful purple shadow called Violet Absolu.
There are four shadows in all available, including a classic smoky Noir Precioux and the neutral Beige Rose; if you’re a Francophile, …read more

For those of you who love the nightlife, Bourjois had you in mind when they developed their new “Volume Clubbing Mascara.” Talk about really targeting a niche market, this mascara is said to:
*Last up to 10 hours
*Be sweatproof
*Be tearproof
*Friction proof
It comes in black, brown and “blue disco.”
Now don’t get me wrong, I love Bourjois (especially the eye liner I wrote about previously) but isn’t this just waterproof mascara in new packaging? And isn’t “friction proof” just another way to say “smudge proof”?
What do you think?

This blog has only been around a few short months, but why not recap some of the products I loved best in 2006…
1. Twisted Fayte’s Mega Minerals
2. Bourjois Metallic Eye Liner
3. tarte’s Jake and Samantha lip gloss
4. jane iredale’s Pure Moist Lip Colour
5. Esthetic Plus Slanted Tweezers
6. Max Factor Lash Perfection Volume Couture Mascara
7. NYX’s Tinted Lip Spa
8. Benefit Cosmetics Lyin Eyes
Yes, 8 is an odd number, but those were the products that stood out most as my favorites this year. What were your favorite makeup must-have’s for 2006?