Our friends at Stila have really made a play in social media in recent months (you can follow them on Twitter here) and now, they’re merging beauty and technology with the launch of the NEW Makeup Player.

Part makeup case, part media player docking station with speakers, this portable vanity blends cutting edge technology with Pro Artist expertise, giving you the tricks and tools to create your own looks, on demand.
Downloadable mobile tutorials are available from www.stilabeautytube.com; to replicate the look, simply dock your device into the Makeup Player and unleash your inner artist with the press of a button. Once your …read more

We all have an urge to splurge on occasion but the still-precarious economy is enough to make any woman think, “Hold on to your wallet.” I’d never encourage anyone to spend beyond their means, particularly when there are so many great drugstore beauty products but if you’re in the mood for something that feels like a little more of an indulgence, check out Beautyticket.com.
This newly-launched online retailer of discount premium makeup, skincare, hair products, nail care, bath and body items sells a bounty of amazing brands, including PopBeauty, Smashbox, Vincent Longo (pictured left) and Stila – all at prices of up …read more

Marchesa’s show always boasts GORGEOUS hair and makeup – in fact, last season’s look (created by Stila and John Frieda) was among my very favorites of the Fall 2009 season.  This season – Spring 2010 – was no exception, but this time around, lead artist Talia Shobrook for NARS Cosmetics created the face, which focused on soft, almost diffused skin and long, feathered lashes.
The inspiration behind the collection came from Madame Butterfly. “I wanted to capture the real look of Japan, create layers and bits of origami,” said Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman. The whimsical creations based in sculpted layers balanced …read more

So, we’ve already talked nails with Deborah Lippman, but the Lela Rose Spring 2010 makeup look was just as lovely. Created by Sarah Lucero for Stila/Beauty.com, the theme of the morning was watercolors and overall, the makeup, hair and nails evoked a beachy, Malibu-feeling.

Backstage, models’ complexions were evened out with Stila’s Sheer Color Moisturizer SPF 15, while Pomegranate Crush Lip Stain was used as blush.  On the eyes, Camelia Convertible Color, the Fandango duo shadow and the Cobalt Smudge Pot left a gorgeous wash of color.
The finishing touches were Camelia Convertible Color on the lips and a few coats of …read more

Stila offically seems to be back on track thanks to new owner Lynn Tilton and to celebrate, they’re offering their most loyal fans (that’s you!) an exclusive and amazing discount.
Enter code STILAPRO at checkout for 40% off everything + free shipping! Now that’s a deal that’s hard to beat.
If I were you, I’d probably snag one of the adorable and entirely collectible Barbie Loves Stila Cans (1959 version shown left). Before the discount, they’re $40. After discount? Just $24! Amazing!
Visit www.stilacosmetics.com to shop.

Rumors of Stila’s demise have circulated the blogosphere for months but yesterday, Makeup Minute learned that Stila will indeed live another day! 

The troubled brand has been acquired by private equity firm Patriarch Partners, making CEO Lynn Tilton the newest Stila Girl. Patriarch is said to “specialize in rebuilding companies that span across a broad spectrum of consumer and industrial sectors by providing innovative financial solutions, strategic direction and operational expertise.”
While Stila isn’t among my favorite brands, they do have a really girlish and whimsical appeal. It’ll be interesting to see if they can reinvent themselves successfully.  What do you think?

If I had to choose a very favorite beauty product of all, it would undoubtedly be lip gloss. Thus, my standards are pretty darn high.  So when I say that Stila’s new Pearl Shimmer Glosses are a total WIN, trust me.  These glosses offer pearlescent sheen and shine with a super smooth, emollient delivery.
Genuine pearls are worked into Stila’s formula and add a subtle shimmer that helps to soften the appearance of fine lines and minor imperfections. The innovative formula, rich in emollient oils, esters and vitamins A, C and E, is long-wearing without feeling tacky or heavy.

Shades include:
South Sea Coral – Soft peach with …read more

When I opened my newest catalog from Sephora, I came upon many pictures of models with these “extra dark” crease shadows placed near the bridge of the nose that looked something short of an extra eyebrow growing in the middle of your lids.
This particular picture was associated with Stila’s The Perfect Face Kit. The contents of the kit are fabulous including the Kitten eye shadow, black Smudge Pot, Mini liner brush, Multi-Effect mascara, Convertible Color in Lillium and Lip Glaze in Brown Sugar.
While I might want the kit, I don’t think I will be sporting any Star Trek looking “welcome …read more

Know of a lipgloss addict (besides me of course)? Stila is offering a lovely lip glaze set that will make a lipgloss addict love you for life.
The Gift of Glaze contains mini glazes in: Vanilla (sheer champagne shimmer), Brown sugar (shimmering bronze), Apricot (sheer peach), Grapefruit (sheer pink), Starfruit (shimmering rose) and Raspberry (sheer fuchsia).
The set is worth $50, but on sale for $28. Do you own a Stila Lip Glaze? Let me know what you think of them, as this is a lip glaze I have yet to try as unimaginable as that may seem!