In this post I breakdown the Angels makeup from Victoria’s Secret 2011 Fashion Show… What you will need: Primer-M.A.C. Prep + Prime Skin Foundation- M.A.C. Matchmaster SPF 15 Foundation in 4 Concealer- M.A.C. Select Moisturecover in NW25 Powder- M.A.C. Blot Powder in Medium Bronzer- M.A.C. Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Medium Deep Blush- M.A.C. Crèmeblend Blush in Ladyblush Highlighter- M.A.C. Pigment…
One of the things I enjoy most about the holidays is the lasting traditions and the ability to create new ones every year. Last year, while my family and I gathered around the table and discussed what we were thankful for most, we soon discovered that turkey wasn’t one of them. That’s right. Not one…
This year I vowed to be done with my Christmas gift shopping by Thanksgiving. With the holiday days away I have to say I have done pretty well. Though I have to confess, the bulk of my holiday gifting was done online, and I have some homemade gifts still pending. I love when websites provide…
Edit and discard. As someone who ruthlessly edits her closet, the same holds true for my makeup. I don’t believe in makeup taking up valuable space if I don’t use it or love it. Unorganized makeup tends to be dirty makeup and products languishing away at the back of a forgotten drawer can go bad…
In this post I breakdown Cameron Diaz’s makeup from Bad Teacher… What you will need: Primer- NARS Pore Refining Primer Foundation- NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Fiji Concealer- NARS Concealer in Custard Powder- NARS Pressed Powder in Eden Bronzer- NARS Bronzing Powder in Laguna Blush- NARS Blush in Sex Appeal Lid eye shadow- NARS Eyeshadow in Voyage Crease eye shadow- NARS…
I had to share the winner of the NARS Giveaway for best Halloween costume. Raeesa submitted these images with her clever character quoted e-mail, “Three tomatoes are walking down the street- a papa tomato, a mama tomato, and a baby tomato. Baby tomato starts lagging behind, and papa tomato gets really angry…goes back and squishes…
There is something about the siren call of a new L’Oreal mascara that I just can’t seem to resist. I see the advertisement, this one with the beautiful and talented Gwen Stefani, and the next thing I know I’m tossing the mascara into my shopping cart. The gold packaging is eye catching and very similar…
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Being single in the middle of February can leave you feeling a little out of sync… If you find yourself single on this Valentine’s Day, I urge you to take yourself out on a date. Treat yourself to a manicure, a massage, a movie night. Whatever your little heart desires. Romance yourself. Find the…
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Confession: I did not watch the Grammys last night. Not even for a minute. I was far too wrapped up in the midseason premiere of The Walking Dead. I did, however, Google to recap the fashion, hair, and makeup hits and misses. Everyone’s favorite British songbird, Adele, won every award she was nominated for and…
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In this post I breakdown Sarah Michelle Gellar’s makeup from Ringer… What you will need: Primer- Laura Mercier Oil- Free Foundation Primer Foundation-Laura Mercier Moisturizing Foundation in Vanilla Beige Concealer- Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Concealer in 330 Golden Beige Powder- LORAC Translucent Touch Up Powder in TL 2 Bronzer- NARS Bronzing Powder in Laguna Blush- NARS Blush…
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When Taylor Swift arrived for her Vogue photo shoot with Mario Testino she was asked if she would be willing to wear bangs for her picture. After discussing creating the illusion of bangs, Swift exclaimed, “Oh just cut it, its Vogue.” Cut it they did, and I think she looks incredible with her new fringe….
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One of the great perks about being a makeup artist is the opportunity to collaborate with talented photographers and hair stylists and plan creative photo shoots. This week I will be combating the winter blues with a decidedly fun and feminine photo shoot. To that end, I have been busy poring over countless magazines for…
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