Shade Name Inspiration – Aruba

Aruba Pink Lipsick

It's dull, dreary and gray outside our office windows.  Inside we are starting to have visions -  images of sandy beaches, pink sunsets, and clear blue waves dance in our heads.    It must be vacation fever!  The only cure is a trip, destination – Aruba.  Aruba is a paradise in the southern Caribbean, sunny and warm all year round and has a character and architecture defined by its Dutch heritage and its proximity to South America. 
 

Did You Know?
 

Aruba Coral Pink LipstickAruba was formed from a volcanic eruption!  Specifically, it was formed from volcanic activity about 90 to 95 million years ago. Hooiberg is a volcanic formation that's located almost in the center of Aruba. It's 541 feet [168 meters] high. It can be seen from anywhere on the island.The stunning pink sunsets of this popular island destination inspired us to create a lipstick in its honour. Aruba Ultra Luxe Lipstick ($15) is a gorgeous coral pink shade that has quickly become a Vasanti favourite.

 

Aruba Lipstick

 

This is a pic of the gorgeous Anjali, blogger from Rock That Look wearing Aruba.  She definitely rocks this coral pink shade.


Trend Alert: Think Pink For Spring

It may be the middle of winter, but we are already thinking ahead to Spring 2013 and exploring some of the upcoming beauty trends that will be popping up along with the warmer weather.  One of our favourites is definitely the new way to wear pink seen at the Costello Tagliapietra show at New York Fashion Week.  This blush "halo" around the eyes combines edginess and femininity in a new way, it's a daring way to apply makeup, yet still looks soft and pretty.  To get this look we recommend Paris Silky Eyeshadow applied on the lids and then in a C shape from the outer edge of the eye and along the very top of the cheek bone and blend the edges really well to achieve the halo effect. 

 

Photo via yahoo news

 

 

 


Vancouver Love

 This print captured our attention immediately! We love the bright pink colour (Pantone™ PMS 806), the simplicity of the design and the fact that it's made in Vancouver!  If you’d like to pick up a copy of BUILD and Michael C. Place’s print (limited edition of 100), click here.
 

We really love pink, in fact we've devoted a pinterest board to our favourite pink (which just happens to be one of the shades we use for our Vasanti boxes).  Check out our Pink Pantone™ 226 inspiration board here.


This spring, think pink…cheeks that is

Peony inspired flush

Flower image by Jordan Ferney of Oh Happy Day

 

It's almost spring, and we are so looking forward to it, especially living in Toronto where spring is such a beautiful season. We can't wait for flowers to bloom, fresh berries from the farmer's market and adding some pink shades to our typically neutral winter makeup palette. Loving a flushed pink cheek with soft eye makeup and a couple coats of mascara, such a soft and pretty look.

 

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