zoe saldana’s rules for relaxed glamour

zoe saldana recently shared her rules for relaxed glamour with lucky magazine.  in particular, she relies our stay all day liquid eyeliner in black for amazing eyes.  she said, “i put this liquid liner underneath my lashes, pushing it into each lash.”  try her trick today glamorous eyes that will turn heads every time. 

xoxo, stila

back to school makeup

it’s back to school time.  students everywhere are busy getting all they need for the new school year.  don’t forget to add makeup to your list.  here are some essentials that are perfect for the school year.

stingray smudgestick.  make this your go-to black eyeliner for the school year.  It’s easy-to use, pigmented, and long wearing. 

in the light eyeshadow palette.  create any look with this palette – from the natural beauty to the dark diva.  with the perfect mixture of shimmers and mattes, you will be good to go.

coconut crush.  the perfect back to school lip color.  it’s subtle, long wearing, and multi-functional.  use it for your blush color as well.

good luck this school year stila fans!  remember, looking good will always score you points.  xoxo

stila has a new billboard!

check out our spot on the sunset strip!  we hope it makes you smile when you are driving through hollywood.  xoxo, stila

olympic giveaway!!!!

stila fans!  enter now to win this award-worthy, olympic giveaway.  one lucky fan will receive our beauty balm and lovely in london palette.  these two must-haves are ideal for a day on the town, your olympic debut, or a london vacation.  

comment and tell us what stila product is worthy of a gold medal!  don't forget to include your email address.  

contest ends at midnight tonight.  winner must live in the continental united states.  good luck!!!  xoxo

get christina's bold lip color

hey stila fans!  try one of our new favorite lip colors recently worn by christina milian at miami swim week.  fiore stay all day liquid lip color is an amazing, wearable bright pink.  it's a fan favorite and a celebrity favorite.  try it today.

xoxo

congrats DWTS!

congrats to our makeup friends at dancing with the stars.  they were nominated for an emmy for "outstanding makeup for a multi-camera series or special."  we love the makeup on DWTS and hope they take home the emmy!

xoxo, stila

guess what???!!

yep.  that's right.  we are back at nordstrom!!!  stop by and see us.  pick up our new stay all day foundation & concealer while you are at it.  you will fall in love.  find a location near you here.  xoxo, stila

beauty on a budget

you don't need to spend a fortune to look incredible.  shop smart and invest in inexpensive options that look great and won't put a huge dent in your wallet.  refinery29.com suggests our lip glaze set.  it's a steal at $12.  and the editors at refinery29 say they had to pinch themselves when they discovered it just to make sure they weren't dreaming!  even better, there are two color options - a warm and a cool - allowing you to get the right look for your beauty wardrobe.

xoxo, stila

GIVEAWAY - stay all day foundation & concealer

stila fans!  today we are giving away one of our favorite new products - stay all day foundation & concealer.  one lucky winner will receive their shade of choice.  so enter now!  and don't forget to "like" this post to share it with your friends.

comment and tell us why you need a foundation that stays all day.  please include your email address.

***contest ends at midnight.  winner must live in the continental united states. good luck!  xoxo, stila

christina milian's stila stash

check out christina milian's stila stash!  we are huge fans of christina.  she's incredibly talented and sooooo beautiful.  we are honored that she's a stila fan!  xoxo

a foundation that stay all day

stila fans!  we are so excited about our new foundation.  stay all day foundation is an amazing product that does exactly what it says it does – stays all day!  isn’t that fantastic?!  in addition to its long wearing power, the foundation comes with a full coverage concealer and foundation brush.  use them together for the flawless finish you have been looking for.  and enjoy these tips to help you make the most of this product.

-choose your shade.  there is a color for everyone in the 16 shade range.  we recommend testing the shades on your cheek area.  the best color with look undetectable on your skin.

-buff your skin to a perfect full coverage finish using our #33 brush.  then apply the concealer overtop using the foundation brush provided.

-prime first.  a primer will enhance the appearance of the foundation and balance your skin.  we like to use one step correct underneath this foundation.

to learn more about this innovative formula, click here.  xoxo, stila

more important than your carry on....

is your summer vacation coming soon?  if so, make sure to pack the essentials.  bring your favorite shoes and your favorite makeup.  fathom suggests traveling with our convertible color.  they say it's an instant revitalizer and it's easy to pack.  we agree.  happy travels stila fans!  xoxo

fast makeup!

here's a tip we love straight from our friends at seventeen magazine.  they recommend stila's tinted moisturizer to help anyone "get pretty fast".  this 3-in-1 formula will moisturize, protect, and even out your skintone.  it's the best beauty product for your summer days on the go.  try it!  xoxo, stila

5 products in under 5 minutes

are you short on time when you are getting ready in the morning?  there is no need to go without makeup.  instead, use these 5 products that will have you ready to go in under 5 minutes. 

illuminating tinted moisturizer.  brighten, moisturize, perfect, and protect with one tube.  it’s that simple.

convertible color.  enhance your lips and cheeks at the same time with the same product.

lip glaze.  polish your lips with a little shine.

smudge crayon.  this waterproof crayon is multifunctional and fast.  it works as an eye shadow, an eye primer, and an eyeliner in one!

glamoureyes mascara.  for false looking lashes in one coat.  it’s fail proof.

xoxo, stila

red, white, and blue GIVEAWAY!

happy independence day stila fans!  show your patriotism with makeup.  enter now to win our red, white, and blue giveaway.  one lucky winner will receive fiery long wear liquid lip color, our new limited edition white stay all day eyeliner, and sapphire jewel eyeshadow.  don't forget to "like" this post and share it with your friends.



comment and tell us why you are proud to be an american.  please include your email address.




contest ends on friday at midnight.  winner must live in the continental united states.  good luck!  xoxo, stila

giveaway – “In The Know” eyeshadow palette

stila fans.  we have an amazing giveaway today.  enter now to win our newest eye shadow palette.  “In The Know” comes complete with 10 matte eye shadows and a matte charcoal grey smudge stick.  it’s the perfect palette for the modern woman.  enter now and make sure to “like” this post to share it with your friends.

comment and tell us why you need this palette.  don’t forget to include your email address. 

***winner must live in the continental united states.  contest ends at midnight tonight.  xoxo, stila

show your patriotism with the right makeup

the 4^th of july is just around the corner, and we are anxious to show our american pride with the right makeup.  you can too.  these products are spirited and fun at the same time.

sparkling blue eyeliner.  mimic the stars on the flag with one of our favorite eyeliners.  curacao sparkle eyeliner is the perfect patriotic product.  plus, it wears all day.  whether you are at the beach, a barbecue, or a game, you can count on it to stay!

fiery red lips.  there is no better way to say, “i’m proud to be an american,” then with bright red lips.  try fiery long wear liquid lip color for a bold pout that also shows off your american pride.

blush proudly.  finish the look with poppy convertible color on your cheeks.  it provides a perfect natural flush that will help you to look radiant on this fun holiday.

happy independence day stila fans!  xoxo

are you in the know?

we are sooooooooo excited about our new "in the know" palette.  this all matte palette is destined to be your new favorite.  it comes complete with 10 ultra wearable matte eye shadows and a new charcoal matte smudge stick eyeliner .  coming soon!  hooray!

don't miss the stila summer warehouse sale!!

stila fans!  come visit us this summer at the warehouse sale.  save up to 80% off on some of our favorite products.

july 28th, 8am-3pm.  come early!  there will be lines.  xoxo, stila

long wear liquid lip color on the voice!

we are big fan's of popular music reality tv show, the voice.  are you too?  if so, check out the lip color makeup artist darcy gilmore used for christina milan's hot look.  this long wear liquid lip color looks amazing on christina and it will on you too.  try it today and get excited for new shades coming soon to a store near you.  xoxo, stila

celebrate the first day of summer!

stila fans!  celebrate the first day of summer with makeup that stays.  try our new beauty balm.  according to people stylewatch, this product will prevent melted makeup - a must during summer.  we recommend layering it with tinted moisturizer for the most polished summer complexion.

FILL your PALETTE!

stila fans!  today we are giving one lucky fan the opportunity to fill their very own 6-pan.  enter now to win, and start planning your perfect palette.  don't forget to "like" this post and share it with your friends.


comment and tell us what stila eye shadows you would use to personalize your own palette. don't forget to include your email address. 



***winner must live in the continental united states.  contest ends at midnight tonight.  good luck!  xoxo, stila

britney's x-factor look!

hey stila fans.  our friends at beautylish have the inside scoop on britney spears' x-factor beauty look.  try lillium convertible color and kitten all over shimmer on your cheeks today to recreate britney's glowing cheeks.  you will love the combo.  it looks amazing on everyone - including britney!  xoxo, stila

protect your skin with hydrating primer

according the working mother magazine, "sun damage is cumulative".  the good news is you can prevent damage with sunscreen.  they recommend our hydrating primer.  this primer is a great lightweight, oil free option.  it will prime and protect your skin at the same time!

our favorite eye shadow combos...

did you know you can create your own palette with stila?  each individual eye shadow compact can be removed and placed in a refillable palette.  customize your very own palette today.  not sure what to try?  here are some of our favorite eye shadow combinations...

kitten, jezebel, twig

chinois, shell, barefoot contessa, poise

starlight, diamond lil, ebony

dune, golightly, puppy, coco

sun, eden, grace, dahlia

fill your palette with one these eye shadow combos.  and take the look from day to night with a damp brush!  xoxo, stila

visit five of our favorite cities

stila fans!  make a stop at your favorite city with our new travel palettes.  head to london, sydney, seoul, vancouver, and rio.  each palette comes complete with 5 eye shadows and a convertible color.  it's the perfect way to get a taste of the city in your own bathroom.  shop now.  these collectibles are limited edition.  xoxo, stila

FILL your PALETTE!

stila fans!  we have an exciting contest for you today.  one lucky winner will get to fill a 4 pan with 4 of their favorite stila eye shadows.  we love our refillable compacts.  they are perfect for customizing your own look.  and they are also a must-have for travel.  enter now for the chance to fill your palette, and make sure to “like” this post to share it with your friends.

comment and tell us what your favorite stila eye shadow combination is.  please include your email address.

**contest ends thursday at midnight.  winner must live in the continental united states.  

snow white's makeup

what blush should you be using for your snow white makeup look?  our very own convertible color in petunia! hollywood reporter magazine says it's the ideal blush to recreate the snow white makeup seen on the big screen.  get yours today.  xoxo, stila

avoid june gloom with these products

stila fans.  june is here.  we hope your days are anything but gloomy.  make the most of your month and avoid june gloom with these amazing products.

set & bronze.  our new set & bronze powder is the best way to set your makeup for summer.  dust it all over your skin for a wonderful, luminous glow.  your skin will look like you've spent a day at the beach.

sparkle eyeliner.  brighten your eyes with your favorite shade of sparkle liquid eyeliner.  with this product, you are sure to shine - even if it is gloomy outside.

lip glaze.  for luscious lips, apply your favorite flavor of lip glaze.  these long wearing lip glosses are pretty, moisturizing, and fun.


happy june!  xoxo, stila

shop now and save

stila friends!  shop now and save.  this week only, all of our friends receive 20% off and free shipping.  it's the perfect time to stock up on the makeup you love.

xoxo, stila

a bronzer for all skin tones

do you have trouble finding a bronzer?  you are not alone.  fortunately, we have a bronzer for you.  our new custom color bronze adapts to your pH, allowing everyone to create the perfect sun kissed skin.  dust some on your cheeks for the faux tan you have been dreaming of.  the subtle shimmer will make your skin look radiant.  it's the summer must-have you've been dreaming of.  and it's only $20.

xoxo, stila

stila at southcoast plaza sephora

check out our pro team at southcoast plaza sephora with our very own sarah lucero.  the team spent the day making over socal girls, demoing new products, and drawing beautiful stila girls.  what products did the socal girls fall in love with?  stay all day mascara and custom color bronze.  both are must-haves for summer.

xoxo, stila

beauty products the celebs are "crushin" on

stila fans.  looking for a new lip color for summer?  get one of our lip and cheeks stains.  it's a favorite of many celebrities, including the beautiful victoria beckham.  you are destined to fall in love with this celebrity favorite beauty product.  xoxo, stila

waterproof mascara - just in time for summer

stila fans!  expand your waterproof collection for summer.  pick up our new extra long wearing mascara.  this product will hold up all day during the summer heat.  plus it has an amazing brush.  it's the stay all day mascara you have been dreaming of.  

even better, you can try this product for free with a $50 online purchase.  amazing.  shop now.  xoxo, stila

PICK your PALETTE!

listen up stila fans.  we have an amazing contest today.  one lucky fan is going to win their very own palette in today's "PICK your PALETTE" contest.  the winner will select one of these best selling palettes - in the light, in the garden, or in the moment.  so enter now to choose your palette.  and don't forget to "like" this post to share it with your friends.


comment and tell us what stila palette is your all time favorite.  don't forget to include your email address.



***contest ends at midnight tonight.  winner must live in the continental united states.  good luck.  xoxo, stila

protect your skin with these beauty favs...

summer is just around the corner.  the time is now to stock up on multi-tasking beauty products that will protect your skin from the sun.  add these beauty favs to your makeup routine.  they contain spf and they will look amazing on your skin.

hydrating primer.  apply this before foundation to protect your skin and keep your makeup on longer.  we love the lightweight texture of hydrating primer.

tinted moisturizer.  our favorite water resistant tinted moisturizer has spf too.  BONUS!  it's an all-in-one must have for your summer days in the sun.

illuminating powder foundation.  in case you didn't know, our illuminating powder contains spf as well.  use it on the go for flawless skin that is protected at all times.

xoxo, stila

top five tips for glowing skin - from our fans!

stila fans!  we loved your tips for healthy, luminous skin and thought it'd be fun to share our five favorite.

• exfoliate the dead skin so your skin glows.
• drink water.  
• get lots of rest!  and don't sleep with your makeup on.
• use bronzer.
• don't forget the sunscreen.

try these simple tips today!  in no time, your skin will radiate.  xoxo, stila

celebrity favorites that you will love...

we are big fans of actress chelsea kane.  are you?  if so, stock up on the makeup she loves....

our convertible color and in the moment palette could be your new favs.  try them today.  xoxo, stila

TWO for TUESDAYS!

today we are giving away two illuminators. one lucky fan will get glowing skin just in time for summer.  enter now to win one step illuminate and set and illuminate - both are destined to become your new favs!  also, don't forget to "like" this post to share it with your friends.


comment and tell us your beauty secret for glowing skin.  please include your email address.



***contest ends at midnight.  winner must live in the continental united states.  good luck!  xoxo, stila

get your stila palette!

check this out...  some lucky stila fans took home autographed stila palettes today at sephora.  we had a blast hanging with some of our fans and hope to see you on our next stop.  xoxo, stila

happy mother's day!

happy mother's day to all the stila moms!  we hope you look as pretty on the outside as you are on the inside!

xoxo, stila

5 things to do with all over shimmer

we are in LOVE with our new all of shimmer liquid luminizers.  these beautiful liquid highlighters are a must-have for any makeup bag.  make the most of them with these multi-tasking secrets....

1. mix all over shimmer with your favorite lip and cheek stain.  this is a subtle, natural way to add shimmer to your cheeks without looking overdone.

2. use all over shimmer to highlight your eyes.  dab the liquid on the ball of your eyes and the inner well to make them look bigger.

3. add a drop of all over shimmer to your favorite foundation.  this is an easy way to transform your foundation and make your skin glow.

4. mix all over shimmer with your body lotion to make your skin look smoother and sexier for a special occasion.  this trick works wonders on the red carpet :)

5. apply all over shimmer on the cheekbones with a foundation brush to enhance your features and slim your face.


happy highlighting!  xoxo, stila

TWO for TUESDAYS!

it's tuesday! and this week we want you to have kissable lips.  we are giving away two of our favorite crushes - passion fruit and cherry.  one old time favorite, and another that you're soon to fall in love with.  apply either shade for lip color that stays on - at the beach, at work, or when your main man gives you a kiss.  enter now and don't forget to "like" this post to share it with your friends.


comment and tell us what lip product you have the biggest crush on.  please include your email address.



***contest ends at midnight.  winner must live in the continental united states.  xoxo, stila

for the healthiest summer skin...

our one step illuminate is the perfect product for your summer skin.  we're obsessed.  apply it all over your face for a luminous, healthy glow.  wear it alone or add a foundation over top.  we like using one step illuminate with our new custom color bronze to create sun-kissed skin.  in a hurry?  try mixing it with your favorite foundation for lightweight coverage that shines.  xoxo, stila

try before you buy...

try our favorite eye shadows for free.  enter the code "trystila" when you shop on sephora.com to receive a 3 pack of shadow cards featuring our best selling eye shadows.  AMAZING! we think this deal is the best thing since sliced bread.  xoxo, stila