Thrifty Thursday Tip

All this talk about the economy and the stock market made me question. How well do we stick to our budget when shopping for beauty products. Are you following a good budget when you "invest" in your makeup bag? (Just food for thought.)

Find your salary range below. Then, check out the great products that match your budget which will keep you looking glamourous no matter what your income.

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Thrifty Thursday Tip

All this talk about the economy and the stock market made me question. How well do we stick to our budget when shopping for beauty products. Are you following a good budget when you "invest" in your makeup bag? (Just food for thought.)

Find your salary range below. Then, check out the great products that match your budget which will keep you looking glamourous no matter what your income.

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NARS SUMMER COLLECTION 2011

This is definitely going to be a Bold & Beautiful summer! Bright lip and eyeshadow shades are going to be the staples this summer. NARS has created a gorgeous collection to help you create your own summer ready makeup looks. NARS Summer Collection 2011 is currently available in stores.
Shop www.sephora.com.



Cheeks       Blush in New Order


Eyes

 The Eye Shadows in Cap Ferrat
 Duo Eye

NARS SUMMER COLLECTION 2011

This is definitely going to be a Bold & Beautiful summer! Bright lip and eyeshadow shades are going to be the staples this summer. NARS has created a gorgeous collection to help you create your own summer ready makeup looks. NARS Summer Collection 2011 is currently available in stores.
Shop www.sephora.com.



Cheeks       Blush in New Order


Eyes

 The Eye Shadows in Cap Ferrat
 Duo Eye

New's Year's Eve Video Juicy Red Lips

If you checked out my latest makeup tutorial you should find the list below very helpful. Please post comments and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Your support is appreciated!!






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Face
Embryolisse moisturizer
MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation
MAC Studio Finish Concealer
Cargo Blu-ray pressed powder
MAC Cream

New's Year's Eve Video Juicy Red Lips

If you checked out my latest makeup tutorial you should find the list below very helpful. Please post comments and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Your support is appreciated!!






Sorry, guys I had trouble uploading the video. Click here to view the video.

Face
Embryolisse moisturizer
MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation
MAC Studio Finish Concealer
Cargo Blu-ray pressed powder
MAC Cream

Cyber Monday: 20 Holiday Makeup Gifts

Thanksgiving is over, the Christmas decorations are up and the stockings are hung. Now it's time to start filling up the stockings with gifts. In honor of Cyber Monday I have compiled a list of 20 great holiday gifts and exclusive sets you should give to the lovely ladies in your life. Remember to take advantage of the deals and free shipping offers.
Happy shopping!!
Bare Escentuals Charmed Set

Cyber Monday: 20 Holiday Makeup Gifts

Thanksgiving is over, the Christmas decorations are up and the stockings are hung. Now it's time to start filling up the stockings with gifts. In honor of Cyber Monday I have compiled a list of 20 great holiday gifts and exclusive sets you should give to the lovely ladies in your life. Remember to take advantage of the deals and free shipping offers.
Happy shopping!!
Bare Escentuals Charmed Set

Holiday Makeup Goodies

Here are some of the items from my Makeup Giveaway 2010. One lucky winner will get the MAC Vain and Glorious Lip Bag, My Scottish Fling kit, Studio Gear's Brush Set, Beauty Blender Sponges, and a NARS eyeshadow duo. Find out how to enter in the original post (scroll down it was posted earlier this week). Good luck :)

Holiday Makeup Goodies

Here are some of the items from my Makeup Giveaway 2010. One lucky winner will get the MAC Vain and Glorious Lip Bag, My Scottish Fling kit, Studio Gear's Brush Set, Beauty Blender Sponges, and a NARS eyeshadow duo. Find out how to enter in the original post (scroll down it was posted earlier this week). Good luck :)

Pretty Pink Makeup

Blush

MAC Powder Blush in Blushbaby
This is a great subtle pink blush. It adds just enough color to make cheeks pop without overdoing it.

Paula Dorf Cheek Color cream in Playmate
Rich bright pink with amazing color payoff to give you that extra oomph!

NARS Powder Blush in Orgasm
One of my personal favorites. It really covers all the bases and shades it is an iridescent pink with a slight

Pretty Pink Makeup

Blush

MAC Powder Blush in Blushbaby
This is a great subtle pink blush. It adds just enough color to make cheeks pop without overdoing it.

Paula Dorf Cheek Color cream in Playmate
Rich bright pink with amazing color payoff to give you that extra oomph!

NARS Powder Blush in Orgasm
One of my personal favorites. It really covers all the bases and shades it is an iridescent pink with a slight

Beauty book

Makeup Your Mind by Francois NarsThis season is all about the use of bright and bold colors to make a statement. So if you want to experiment or just add some flare to your everyday makeup routine, but you’re not sure where to begin then this book is for you. It will guide you every step of the way with 63 before and after photos combined with plastic overlays to diagram the makeup applications.

Beauty book

Makeup Your Mind by Francois NarsThis season is all about the use of bright and bold colors to make a statement. So if you want to experiment or just add some flare to your everyday makeup routine, but you’re not sure where to begin then this book is for you. It will guide you every step of the way with 63 before and after photos combined with plastic overlays to diagram the makeup applications.

Fashion Week: Backstage At Lela Rose

On the third day of Fashion Week, I woke up early and headed over to the tents. Outside, it may have been a sleepy Sunday morning, but backstage at Lela Rose, it was bustling.

I wasn’t originally scheduled to cover the Lela Rose show, but after being rebuffed at Alexandre Herchcovitch, Julia let me take her place (merci, Julia!) while she caught up on some beauty sleep. So imagine my surprise/excitement when I see the Ted Gibson – not one of his senior stylists – styling the models hair. I couldn’t believe my luck. Standing there in the presence of greatness, I couldn’t form words. So I snapped some amateur-ish photos and psyched myself up to talk to him. Ted must have sensed my nervousness, so he asked, “Do you wanna talk to me?”


Ted Gibson blowdries model's hair


Ted curls model's hair with medium barrel curling iron


Lela Rose and Ted Gibson

I slowly approached him while wildly fumbling in my bag for my notepad and pen, but was quickly put at ease by his friendly charm. It turns out that Ted, besides being a hair styling genius, is unbelievably down-to-earth and welcoming. He even told me I looked familiar, which warmed my heart – since he spends most of his time surrounded by models and celebs.

I quizzed him about the inspiration for the collection, to which he replied, “it’s Jerry Hall meets Park Avenue.” He continued on, adding that the hair concept was actually Lela’s. “It’s so nice to work with a designer who has such a clear sense of direction,” he said. “Lela really knows who her customer is, and her collection reflects that.”

To achieve the look - which Ted described as “sporty rather than contrived” – hair was blown out with Build It Blow Drying Agent, which imparts body, bold movement and intense shine to the hair. Next hair was curled with a medium-barrel curling iron, then he back-combed the roots “to create volume and texture at the scalp.” To set the style, Ted spritzed hair with Beautiful Hold, his gardenia-scented hairspray.

Finally, locks were smoothed with a paddle brush, styled into a half up/half down style, and finished off with a few swipes of Hair Sheet Treatment – to “rebuild and revitalize.” Before concluding the interview, I asked Ted about his celebrity hair muses – to which he replied: Marion Cotillard, Anne Hathaway (whose hair he styled for the Miss Sixty show), Joy Bryant, Gabrielle Union, and Debra Messing.


Beauty.com celebrity makeup artist Tina Turnbow created the sporty socialite look with products from NARS.

Models wore:

Eyes: Kaliste Eyeliner Pencil (teal) and Paris Eyeshadow Duo (silver shimmer and matte gray)
Cheeks: Dolce Vita Blush* (dusty rose)
Lips: Misbehave Lip Gloss** (sheer cherry red with gold shimmer) and Greek Holiday Lip Gloss (shimmering pink sand)

*new for Fall 2008
**new for Summer 2008

Fashion Week: Backstage At Lela Rose

On the third day of Fashion Week, I woke up early and headed over to the tents. Outside, it may have been a sleepy Sunday morning, but backstage at Lela Rose, it was bustling.

I wasn’t originally scheduled to cover the Lela Rose show, but after being rebuffed at Alexandre Herchcovitch, Julia let me take her place (merci, Julia!) while she caught up on some beauty sleep. So imagine my surprise/excitement when I see the Ted Gibson – not one of his senior stylists – styling the models hair. I couldn’t believe my luck. Standing there in the presence of greatness, I couldn’t form words. So I snapped some amateur-ish photos and psyched myself up to talk to him. Ted must have sensed my nervousness, so he asked, “Do you wanna talk to me?”


Ted Gibson blowdries model's hair


Ted curls model's hair with medium barrel curling iron


Lela Rose and Ted Gibson

I slowly approached him while wildly fumbling in my bag for my notepad and pen, but was quickly put at ease by his friendly charm. It turns out that Ted, besides being a hair styling genius, is unbelievably down-to-earth and welcoming. He even told me I looked familiar, which warmed my heart – since he spends most of his time surrounded by models and celebs.

I quizzed him about the inspiration for the collection, to which he replied, “it’s Jerry Hall meets Park Avenue.” He continued on, adding that the hair concept was actually Lela’s. “It’s so nice to work with a designer who has such a clear sense of direction,” he said. “Lela really knows who her customer is, and her collection reflects that.”

To achieve the look - which Ted described as “sporty rather than contrived” – hair was blown out with Build It Blow Drying Agent, which imparts body, bold movement and intense shine to the hair. Next hair was curled with a medium-barrel curling iron, then he back-combed the roots “to create volume and texture at the scalp.” To set the style, Ted spritzed hair with Beautiful Hold, his gardenia-scented hairspray.

Finally, locks were smoothed with a paddle brush, styled into a half up/half down style, and finished off with a few swipes of Hair Sheet Treatment – to “rebuild and revitalize.” Before concluding the interview, I asked Ted about his celebrity hair muses – to which he replied: Marion Cotillard, Anne Hathaway (whose hair he styled for the Miss Sixty show), Joy Bryant, Gabrielle Union, and Debra Messing.


Beauty.com celebrity makeup artist Tina Turnbow created the sporty socialite look with products from NARS.

Models wore:

Eyes: Kaliste Eyeliner Pencil (teal) and Paris Eyeshadow Duo (silver shimmer and matte gray)
Cheeks: Dolce Vita Blush* (dusty rose)
Lips: Misbehave Lip Gloss** (sheer cherry red with gold shimmer) and Greek Holiday Lip Gloss (shimmering pink sand)

*new for Fall 2008
**new for Summer 2008

Shanghai Surprise: NARS Spring 2008

For Spring, NARS presents Shanghai Lily…

The ultimate dichotomy of innocence and seduction, NARS Spring 2008 mystifies with a mélange of hues delicate yet robust, creating the modern hybrid of feminine temptation.

OMG. You are going to love this collection! If you think the colors look good on your computer screen, wait until you see them on your skin (below, you can see the products on my skin)! The velvety shadows glide on like, well, velvet – while Dolce Vita Lip Gloss and Belle de Jour Lip Pencil are classics reinvented in new formulations.


Here’s what I’m wearing (that's my arm):

Left column
Alahambra Eye Shadow Duo - golden champagne and metallic rose mist

Middle column
Top: Success Lipstick (burnt sienna semi-matte)
Bottom: Manhunt Lipstick (sheer poppy red)

Right Column
Top: Dolce Vita Lip Gloss (sheer dusty rose)
Middle & Bottom: Stolen Kisses/Pampa Lip Stain Gloss (sparkling caramel pink/nutmeg with a touch of shimmer)

As you can see, these colors truly take you from day to night. There’s nothing garish in this collection - but don’t be fooled; Shanghai Lily is anything but a shrinking violet. This is but a sampling of the products; check the website for a complete list.

Spoiled Pretty Prediction: Like its predecessor, Dolce Vita Lip Gloss is going to fly off shelves - so you’d be wise to get yours sooner rather than later.

Shanghai Surprise: NARS Spring 2008

For Spring, NARS presents Shanghai Lily…

The ultimate dichotomy of innocence and seduction, NARS Spring 2008 mystifies with a mélange of hues delicate yet robust, creating the modern hybrid of feminine temptation.

OMG. You are going to love this collection! If you think the colors look good on your computer screen, wait until you see them on your skin (below, you can see the products on my skin)! The velvety shadows glide on like, well, velvet – while Dolce Vita Lip Gloss and Belle de Jour Lip Pencil are classics reinvented in new formulations.


Here’s what I’m wearing (that's my arm):

Left column
Alahambra Eye Shadow Duo - golden champagne and metallic rose mist

Middle column
Top: Success Lipstick (burnt sienna semi-matte)
Bottom: Manhunt Lipstick (sheer poppy red)

Right Column
Top: Dolce Vita Lip Gloss (sheer dusty rose)
Middle & Bottom: Stolen Kisses/Pampa Lip Stain Gloss (sparkling caramel pink/nutmeg with a touch of shimmer)

As you can see, these colors truly take you from day to night. There’s nothing garish in this collection - but don’t be fooled; Shanghai Lily is anything but a shrinking violet. This is but a sampling of the products; check the website for a complete list.

Spoiled Pretty Prediction: Like its predecessor, Dolce Vita Lip Gloss is going to fly off shelves - so you’d be wise to get yours sooner rather than later.

Star Style Secrets

Celebrities are expected to always look put-together and polished. They have the privilege of working with the most talented and sought-after pros in the beauty biz. The January 2008 issue of In Style has an article entitled “365 Star Style Secrets” to help women boost our style quotient with some celebrity know-how. The piece features insider tips and tricks – so you won’t end up on the 'What Were They Thinking' list.

Here are a few of my favs:


“To make lips look naturally pink, I put on – then wipe off – red lipstick and then apply clear gloss.” –Halle Berry


“I use Omega-3 oil – I love light oil on my skin. It’s one of my favorite feelings in the world.” -Gwyneth Paltrow


“My mom taught me to moisturize with cocoa butter because it’s natural.” –Eva Mendes


“Joico K-Pak deep conditioner saves my dyed hair. I’ve tried everything and this works best.” –Kate Walsh


“Sometimes I put a dab of Jing Jang Crème on my eyelashes to make them shine.” -Ellen Pompeo


“The Japanese mascara Kiss Me by Blinc never smudges, and you can slide it off at the end of the day with a little water.” –Rebecca Romijn


“Curl lashes to open up eyes. Shu Uemura’s lash curler is the best.” –America Ferrera


“I’m super-conscious about my skin and have never gone to bed without washing my face with Cetaphil.” –Kate Bosworth


“Mademoiselle by Essie is the perfect nude nail polish. Not too pink, white, or beige, it matches everything.” -Hayden Panettiere


“If I have doubts about my outfit, a red matte lipstick adds instant glamour. NARS Velvet Matte in Cruella is a true scarlet.” –Rashida Jones


“Eyes are the windows to the soul; I like mine to stand out with jewel tones.” –Angie Harmon


“Dr. Hauschka make the most amazing lip balm in the world.” –Jordana Brewster

Star Style Secrets

Celebrities are expected to always look put-together and polished. They have the privilege of working with the most talented and sought-after pros in the beauty biz. The January 2008 issue of In Style has an article entitled “365 Star Style Secrets” to help women boost our style quotient with some celebrity know-how. The piece features insider tips and tricks – so you won’t end up on the 'What Were They Thinking' list.

Here are a few of my favs:


“To make lips look naturally pink, I put on – then wipe off – red lipstick and then apply clear gloss.” –Halle Berry


“I use Omega-3 oil – I love light oil on my skin. It’s one of my favorite feelings in the world.” -Gwyneth Paltrow


“My mom taught me to moisturize with cocoa butter because it’s natural.” –Eva Mendes


“Joico K-Pak deep conditioner saves my dyed hair. I’ve tried everything and this works best.” –Kate Walsh


“Sometimes I put a dab of Jing Jang Crème on my eyelashes to make them shine.” -Ellen Pompeo


“The Japanese mascara Kiss Me by Blinc never smudges, and you can slide it off at the end of the day with a little water.” –Rebecca Romijn


“Curl lashes to open up eyes. Shu Uemura’s lash curler is the best.” –America Ferrera


“I’m super-conscious about my skin and have never gone to bed without washing my face with Cetaphil.” –Kate Bosworth


“Mademoiselle by Essie is the perfect nude nail polish. Not too pink, white, or beige, it matches everything.” -Hayden Panettiere


“If I have doubts about my outfit, a red matte lipstick adds instant glamour. NARS Velvet Matte in Cruella is a true scarlet.” –Rashida Jones


“Eyes are the windows to the soul; I like mine to stand out with jewel tones.” –Angie Harmon


“Dr. Hauschka make the most amazing lip balm in the world.” –Jordana Brewster