10.18.2009
Halloween 2009: Lady Gaga

So I know it’s a little obvious but I totally want to be Lady Gaga for Halloween this year.  Last year, I was Eve (as in Adam and) and part of me also wants to use my Eve costume again since I made it, and it is totally awesome, AND no one in LA has seen it yet.  However, this is my first Halloween in a new city…and a new city that apparently may give NYC a run for it’s money when it comes to crazy costumes (enter West Hollywood).  Anyway, I already ordered a platinum blonde hair bow on Etsy so now all I need is some outfit inspriation.  It’s a little tough with Lady Gaga because I really could just wear anything short and loud, no?  Here’s what I’m thinking, after watching four Lady Gaga videos on MTV.com:

Hair bow, check.  Big black sunglasses, check.  I’m needing black fingerless leather/pleather gloves and might possibly do some kind of lightening bolt on my face.  My first thought for makeup is undoubtably Illamasqua.  If you haven’t already heard of the line, it screams drama and Lady Gaga.  Any ideas for my actual outfit?  Animal print?  Leather?  Fishnets?  I need some ideas!

10.16.2009
Stephanie Pratt’s turquoise eyeliner

So did anyone see “The Hills” the other night? I have to admit, I was only kind of half-ass watching it but then I happened to glance up and catch Stephanie Pratt’s gorgeous turquoise eyeliner. Who would’ve thought? I actually really like how she lined just the bottom of her eyes with the bright hue and I just might try it out this weekend. My pick? Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes in “turquoise.” What’s fab about Aqua Eyes is that they don’t smudge or run, like most eyeliners do on me.

09.28.2009
A night at Bar Marmont




 

So I went out a few weeks ago with the fabulous Nadine Jolie and she took me to the famed Bar Marmont in Hollywood. I immediately fell in love. We walked in, sat down in the “cool” room and Nadine told me to turn around…who did I see? Jason Segel. I’ve lived in New York my whole life and have never seen as many celebrities as I’ve seen since moving to LA. It sounds super dorky but I really get a kick out of it. Jason left soon after and that’s when I saw an actor from one of my favorite shows EVER. The Office’s Kevin. Now yes ladies, I realize that he’s no John Krasinski but come on. The man is funny. We proceeded to chat after he asked me why I wasn’t home watching his season premiere (it just so happened to be THAT Thursday) and we snapped this really awful picture with my iPhone.  The iPhone needs a flash!

09.28.2009
Maybe it’s Maybelline…and WhoWhatWear.com




So I was lucky enough to attend a Maybelline and WhoWhatWear.com event at Hollywood and Highland Mall in Hollywood. Hillary and Katherine from WhatWhatWear were in town to share their real-life advice on how to translate the Fall 2009 trends for different occasions and how to add sensational color to your wardrobe. After listening to the fashion maverics, I got a chance to check out the Maybelline makeover bus and even got my makeup done by one of Maybelline’s star makeup artists. I discovered a new love for Maybelline’s ColorSensational lipstick in “Park Ave. Peach”- very fitting for this New Yorker living in LA. Make sure you check out the new collection as well as Hillary and Katherine’s new book on style, Who What Wear: Celebrity and Runway Style for Real life.

 

 

 

09.23.2009
Win a trip for the ultimate beauty weekend in LA from TheFairest.com!

So my new favorite Web site, TheFairest.com, is holding a contest to win an all-expenses-paid trip to LA for the ultimate Beauty weekend! In case you haven’t heard, though I don’t know how that’s possible, The Fairest is an exclusive, members-only online beauty destination where beauty lovers can participate in premier-brand, private sale boutiques, each open for 24 to 48 hours. Membership is free and members can purchase today’s top beauty brands up to 75% off of retail. A Gilt.com for beauty, if you will. Check out this link for details on what you’ll win and how to make it happen!