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blush, Charlotte Tilbury, Hourglass, Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette, Janet, lipstick, magenta, makeup, Velvet Underground lipstick
From Left to Right-Luminous Flush (champagne rose), Incandescent Electra (cool peach), Mood Exposure (soft plum)
It’s funny when I first saw this palette, I fell in love with the colors and packaging, I immediately swatched it at Sephora eager to see how the colors would look like on my skin. To say the least they swatched terribly!!! I was so sad the colors didn’t work out on my wrist and walked away slowly and sadly.
A few weeks later I read Jacqueline’s post (A Vibrant Day) on this palette and again fell in love with it. I was so hesitant to buy it because of how the colors looked on my wrist, but finally after very little convincing from Jacqueline lol and calling the Sephora Rouge line I jumped the gun and bought it. I mean Sephora does have such a great return policy so I couldn’t resist. Ugh needless to say I will never trust a swatch again.
Fast forward to a few weeks later and I cannot put this palette down. Every single color looks amazing. I took a bunch of pictures with each different color, but (in typically Janet fashion) I forgot which color was which so I will just post two pictures. To say this is my favorite blush is an understatement. I love Mood Exposure the most. So pretty!!! All of these colors are really buildable which I love ❤
It gives such a natural look and the light hits my cheekbones perfectly! No contouring needed, I mean wow!!!! Again I can’t get over how natural every color looks and I love all 3. I’m wearing Mood Exposure in this picture.
This is my favorite holiday palette this year and for $58 for 3 blushes I have no regrets nor buyer’s remorse. LOVE THIS THING! I go back and forth between this one and the Tarte Pin Up Blush Palette, but this week I can say it is all about the Hourglass.
I love applying it with my Sigma F15 Duo Fibre Powder/Blush! When I used different blush brushes I noticed the two pink shades made me look like a clown even with a gentle stroke, but once I used my Sigma they again went on naturally and I could build easily and blend if I did put too much.
(Image off Net A Porter)
“Now say hello to my little friend,” Velvet Underground part of the Charlotte Tilbury Collection. I received this along with two other Charlotte Tilbury products for my birthday, but sadly I left two of the products at my parents’ house 😥 I go back next week so I am not too heartbroken about leaving them at home. I can’t wait to play with those and post about them 🙂
A little background on why I love this lipstick and it is officially my favorite lipstick of all time!!! See I am OBSESSED with the band Velvet Underground. I mean I even cried and played all of VU and Lou Reed albums when Lou Reed died and was not to be disturbed that day (I can be quite dramatic, but I was really sad)
When I was younger, my oldest brother used to love to play all sorts of music while he painted in the back yard. I idolized my brother so while he painted, I would watch and sing and dance to everything he played on that boom box. I learned to love Velvet Underground, The Smiths, New Order, Joy Division, Gang of Four, etc I mean everything from him.
But there was that one song “See Jane” by the Velvet Underground he would always stop painting/creating to look at me and changed the lyrics to “See Janet” (and other verses) and dance and twirl with me. It never failed, we would dance and sing at the top of our lungs my special lyrics 🙂 I loved it and always would get so excited when that song came on.
Not only is this named just like one of my all time favorites bands, but this pink is the most amazing magenta!!! My favorite color is pink specifically Magenta, so when I got this I squealed and jumped up and down (yes I squeal like a little girl and no shame)
I immediately put it on, fell in love, and wanted to have its babies. Even more recently when I put it on, it matched my new magenta coat perfectly! The Janet Nars Audacious certainly gives this lipstick a run for its money, but the smoothness of Charlotte Tilbury’s lipsticks cannot be beat! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!
Whenever I put this lipstick on, I immediately hear VU’s song Femme Fatale song in my head
Here she comes, you better watch your step
She’s going to break your heart in two, it’s true It’s not hard to realize
Just look into her false colored eyes
She builds you up to just put you down, what a clown
‘Cause everybody knows (She’s a femme fatale)
The things she does to please (She’s a femme fatale)
She’s just a little tease (She’s a femme fatale)……….
I just feel so bright and so happy whenever I wear it, (the song doesn’t go with how I feel lololololol) but I can just see the people at Andy Warhol’s Factory or someone going to those crazy parties wearing this lipstick and loving it. I love all art, but Andy Warhol holds a special spot because of the series of artworks my brother painted for me inspired by Warhol.
Anyway this lipstick is my favorite lipstick of the whole year! I still love my Nars, but they take a seat back to my beloved Velvet Underground
Just gorgeous!
I hope to get more Charlotte Tilbury Lipsticks, but until then I am more than happy with little VU here.
When I got this I immediately sent a picture to my brother and he responded with “perfection” and other words about the color and how very me it was and loving the name 🙂 He stated he regretted not getting it for me but no biggie since Dan got it for me and I have made Dan listen to VU way too much that the band has FINALLY grown on him after so many years! So whenever I look at my lipstick I think of my brother and my husband and smile 🙂
Have a great Wednesday
❤ Janet
annie'sbeauty... said:
hi Janet! I’m happy for you too that you listened to Jacqueline and treated yourself to this lovely blush palette! I wore Mood Exposure on my cheeks the most lately! such a great colour!
not to mention how gorgeous the Charlotte Tilbury lipstick is?!
lots of xx,
Annie
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janandjot said:
I know Mood Exposure was a nice surprise, I never thought I would like a purple blush 🙂 And love Charlotte Tilbury lipsticks and really can’t wait for the new year to buy more. Thanks for stopping by ❤ Janet
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laurenpickens said:
Ahhhh they look so beatiful!!! I need 😃
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janandjot said:
Yes Lauren, you do! I didn’t think I would enjoy this palette so much but I do I do 🙂 Hope you get it so I see how it looks on you and hope you love it too ❤
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laurenpickens said:
I’m sure I will 😃
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Lena said:
Great items Janet, the Hourglass blush palette gives you that subtle glow, the effect is beyond spectacular! I’m glad to finally read about the CharlotteTilbury lipstick, have been seeing it everywhere and now I know what the hype is about! Have a great one dear! 😉 xo~ Lena
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janandjot said:
Thanks Lena! The effect of the palette is so so nice and I think you need a Charlotte Tilbury lipstick in your life because they are so smooth and amazing. Have a great one too ❤
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theworldofcos said:
Janet that Charlotte Tilbury lipstick is gorgeous! & so glad to hear you are liking the Hourglass palette!
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janandjot said:
Thanks so much Cos! I love this lipstick too much to express lol I mean it is perfect year round!!! And yes this palette is amazing! Can’t wait for you to open yours and hear how you like it ❤
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theworldofcos said:
🙂 I’m trying to be good by not touching the presents! 🙂 Have a great day! 🙂
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janandjot said:
OMG I know what you mean! There is a MAC and Nars box waiting to be opened and loved on Christmas. They are just teasing me under the tree. Hope you have a great one too Cos 🙂
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plus+beauty27 said:
Wow the blush palette and lipstick are both gorgeous! ❤ xo
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janandjot said:
Thanks so much Katie! I love opening my makeup drawing and staring at these beauties lol ❤
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plus+beauty27 said:
I bet you do! lol You’re so welcome! ❤ xo
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Carly said:
Love the girly pink colors!
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janandjot said:
I know right?! So pretty 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Carly ❤
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Britney said:
Ooooo i really need to try that blush!! It looks soooo amazing on you!
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janandjot said:
Thanks Britney!!! Yes get it while you can, I hesitated but so happy I made the jump. You will love it ❤
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stephieestie said:
So lucky with the Hourglass Ambient palette! I’ve eyed it in stores and it just looks so pretty. And I love that lipstick color. I haven’t tried Charlotte Tilbury but I have been seeing so many posts on this line, that I have to try them soon. Maybe I’ll start off with this lipstick.
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janandjot said:
Thanks Steph! Yes I highly recommend the Charlotte Tilbury lipsticks!! I love this one so much. Next Tuesday, Jo and I are going to Nordstrom so she can get her first one and I can get another lololol. They are just so creamy and so pigmented. I hope you get one and can’t wait to read your thoughts on it because it is amazing 🙂
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stephieestie said:
Hopefully after the holidays I can order one! 🙂
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Colleen said:
You look so beautiful in the blush picture! And I love the story behind your lipstick choice, it’s so cute. I’m asking for a Charlotte Tilbury quad for Christmas so hopefully Santa comes through this year haha
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janandjot said:
Thanks so much Colleen ❤ I hope you get a quad too! I have Dolce Vita waiting at my parents' house and I can't wait to go back. I mean I want to see my family and all, but I want to play with my new makeup more lololol. Take care 🙂
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Colleen said:
Hahaha that’s how I feel too! Holidays are great for family and all but MAKEUP.
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janandjot said:
LOLOLOL I am happy I am not alone in that feeling ❤
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Reify said:
Can’t help swooning over all of these beautiful things in this post! The Hourglass palette and the lipstick look fabulous but you look just as amazing! *wink wink* ❤
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janandjot said:
LOLOLOLOL thanks Reify ❤
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avibrantday said:
Augh! I don’t know where to start! I loved this post :o)
First, thank you, thank you for giving me a shout out! You’re so sweet! 🙂
Next, you have excellent taste in music and art! I always love reading a little more about you.
Last, I’m SO glad you’re enjoying the blush palette! I would feel terrible if it hadn’t worked out. And… Charlotte Tilbury! She’s magical. This color is so pretty on you. I can’t wait until her Matte Revolution lipsticks come to the states. I need to start saving now, because I have every intention of buying the entire set. LOL.
Wonderful post. I hope you have a great night. XO
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janandjot said:
Thanks so much Jacqueline! It was only right to give you a shout out because we went back and forth on your blog and instagram lol ❤ You love Velvet Underground too? I love the Hourglass palette it is beyond perfect and so happy you talked me into it 🙂 I know CT is magical!!! I love this lipstick, the packaging everything! I can't wait to try her Matte Revolution lipsticks because I want the one you have from your post. They look amazing!! I have the Dolce Vita palette at home waiting for to play with and a blush palette but I know I won't be disappointed. Her makeup instantly makes me think of you because you introduced me to her from your post. Have a great night too xoxoxo Janet
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avibrantday said:
I can’t wait for the review on the other two CT products!! That’s both frustrating and exciting (something to look forward to). Got to run. It’s been fun to chat a bit today.
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Alessia said:
Both awesome products! Unluckily these two brands are not shipped over to Italy, so I’ll need to find them abroad. I’ve seen very positive comments from most of the bloggers. It’s super lovely when blushes are build-able. You can play and get out of home without looking like a mask, or a doll. Enjoy your weekend!
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janandjot said:
OH NO! That really stinks because these are my favorite buys in a long time. I hope you are able to find them, I can’t believe Sephora doesn’t even ship there 😦 Hope you have a great weekend too!
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