09.18.2012
Tuesday Web Candy

This handbag will CHARGE your iPhone. Insanity – Refinery29

The art of a good online dating photo xoJane

The 5 best makeup looks from New York Fashion Week.  So fab – Allure

Proof that being single (especially in the summer!) can be fun – Downtown Romantic

Lea Michele got a deal with L’OREAL Paris…is anyone else just so OVER her? – People Stylewatch

Rainbow sangria. I need this now – TheLuxurySpot

An open letter to Amanda Bynes CollegeCandy

My girl Kristen DIY’s these awesome bracelets GlitterNGlue

THIS BLOG has been bringing me daily laughs – WhenInLA

These silver skull head candles are tres chic AND perfect for Halloween – Outblush

07.27.2012
Reader Question: Vacation Makeup

 

Question: Hi Jamie!  I’m going to Hawaii…I like to wear makeup but don’t want to look done up.  What are my options?

“D”


Hi “D”!

Great question because that’s something that every girl struggles with, especially if you have problem skin (like most of us do).  Here are my top picks:

L’Oreal Sublime Bronze Clear Self-Tanning Gel: Honestly, the easiest way to avoid wearing makeup is to “perfect” your skin…and going a shade or two darker is the best way to camoflauge imperfections.  I’d self-tan the night before you leave (after showering, shaving and scrubbing) to prep your skin.

ARCONA REOZONE 40: You can’t forget the SPF (cause I won’t let you!)!  ARCONA makes several good SPF products that are broad-spectrum (protects you from both UVA and UVB rays) and are also suitable for all skin types.

Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20: A tinted moisturizer is your best bet as far as foundation while on vacation at the beach.  This Tarte version is super light, goes on smooth and provides just enough coverage…bonus for the additional SPF 20.

Maybelline Volum’Express The Falsies Waterproof mascara: A little waterproof (very important!) mascara is just enough to make your eyes pop…no eyeshadow or eyeliner necessary in the sand.

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15: This lip treatment is standard issue in the beauty world.  I love that it’s super moisturizing (again, with SPF) and also provides a light hint of color.

Have so much fun on your trip!

xo,

Jamie

 

 

 

07.18.2012
I Found It! Gwen Stefani’s Lipgloss from No Doubt’s new “Settle Down” music video

We all know about my Gwen Stefani obsession so, naturally, when I watched No Doubt’s brand new video for their first single “Settle Down,” I was like PAUSE. WHAT lipgloss is she using?  Gwennie is a spokesperson for L’Oreal so after doing some digging, I discovered that she’s using L’Oreal Infallable 8 HR Le Gloss in “Red Fatale.”

It’s been 11 LONG years since No Doubt’s last album and I’m super pumped for the release of “Push and Shove” on September 25th and, of course, for the tour. Duh.

You can watch the “Settle Down” video HERE.

09.26.2011
L’Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara

I recently attended a pre-Emmys party at BOA on behalf of L’Oreal, you can read my full report on Nadine Jolie’s site, but what I want to discuss is the gift bag.  I actually really love L’Oreal products, seen here, but what I’m obsessing over lately is their new Voluminous Million Lashes mascara!

Not even kidding, the minute I put on the first sweep my lashes were dark black (how I like them!) and long, with out any clumps at all.  As a bonus, I feel fancy with the metallic gold tube.

09.26.2011
L’Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara

I recently attended a pre-Emmys party at BOA on behalf of L’Oreal, you can read my full report on Nadine Jolie’s site, but what I want to discuss is the gift bag.  I actually really love L’Oreal products, seen here, but what I’m obsessing over lately is their new Voluminous Million Lashes mascara!

Not even kidding, the minute I put on the first sweep my lashes were dark black (how I like them!) and long, with out any clumps at all.  As a bonus, I feel fancy with the metallic gold tube.

03.16.2011
L’Oreal The One Sweep Eye Shadow

So my makeup routine is lazy, at best.  In fact, I only started wearing any kind of foundation about three years ago when I battled a little adult acne and it became a necessity to cover it up.  My laziness and, quite frankly, my resistance to wear eye shadow is actually helped out with this really smart new product from L’Oreal- The One Sweep Eye Shadow.  What’s brilliant about it is that the colors are already in place so that all you have to do is rub the brush onto the color, apply to your eye and boom- your eye shadow is done for the day.  In all honesty you do have to really rub the brush onto the color and practice a bit before it actually works but I’m starting to get the hang of it and I’ve been wearing the “Playful for All Eyes” shade, which is a really pretty neutral brown.   It’s the lazy girl’s total dream…

03.16.2011
L’Oreal The One Sweep Eye Shadow

So my makeup routine is lazy, at best.  In fact, I only started wearing any kind of foundation about three years ago when I battled a little adult acne and it became a necessity to cover it up.  My laziness and, quite frankly, my resistance to wear eye shadow is actually helped out with this really smart new product from L’Oreal- The One Sweep Eye Shadow.  What’s brilliant about it is that the colors are already in place so that all you have to do is rub the brush onto the color, apply to your eye and boom- your eye shadow is done for the day.  In all honesty you do have to really rub the brush onto the color and practice a bit before it actually works but I’m starting to get the hang of it and I’ve been wearing the “Playful for All Eyes” shade, which is a really pretty neutral brown.   It’s the lazy girl’s total dream…