03.29.2013
MAC Launches A Dessert Line (For Your Face, Duh)

You guys know about my obsession with beauty products that smell like food, so it should be NO SURPRISE that I’m clearly excited about the April 11th online debut (in-stores on April 18th) of MAC’s new limited-edition Baking Beauties Collection.  I can’t even give an accurate description of the sugary line, because I’m THAT excited.  Ok, that’s slightly crazy but I can tell you that it’s a sugary mix of pastels with a face powder that has a cake pattern etched into it.  I kind of hate when brands do cool designs in powder compacts because it truly makes me not want to actually USE THE PRODUCT and then I end up keeping it for years and, once again, prove how gross I am.  Anywho, make sure you check out the limited-edition collection stat.

06.26.2012
Perfection = Blake Lively At the “Savages” Premiere

I saw this absolutely ridiculous photo of Blake Lively from last night’s LA premiere of Savages and nearly passed out.  Utter perfection.  Blake is wearing a stunning Zuhair Murad dress that she, not having a stylist, probably selected on her own.  The dress is from the Couture “Casino Fever” Spring Summer 2012 collection, which I love, but even more…can you believe her hair and makeup?  She is just stunning.  I did a little search to see if I could find the “get the look” from her makeup artist and/or hairstylist but no dice.  Here’s my take on how you can get the look:

Hair: For this style, you need volume.  I recently attended a Dove and Dailycandy.com event at DryBar and the stylist used Dove’s Style+Care Nourishing Amplifier Mousse and I was totally impressed.  Once hair is blown out and dry, use a 1-inch curling iron around your hair and brush out the curls for this old Hollywood glam look.

Skin: Blake definitely has a bronze goddess glow happening.  Apply your regular foundation and then use a summery bronzer to highlight the apples of your cheeks, nose and forehead.  I like Stila One Step Makeup Primecolor in “Bronze Babe” since it allows you to play with the countouring a bit and also serves as a primer, cheek color and eyeshadow.

Eyes: Keep eyes minimal, as it’s really all about the lip (see below).  Try a simple black eyeliner like Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in “Perversion,” a personal favorite, and, of course, some false eyelashes.  I’m loving Makeup Forever’s eyelash strips since they’re easy to get on.  Then top it off with a dramatic black mascara like Lancome Hypnose Doll Lashes, which I’m also currently loving.

Lips: As my friend Nadine Jolie said, any time a celeb is wearing a draw-dropping red lipstick, it’s probably MAC “Russian Red.  Enough said.

Nails: Blake is sporting a pretty serious red and Essie’s “Well Red” would definitely foot that bill.

 

 

05.22.2012
In My Desk:

 

Crest 3D White: This is my new jam…you never know when you’ll need a quick brush up and, as of late, I’ve been brushing THREE times a day.  My dentist is so proud.

Tide to Go Stick: I spill EVERYTHING on myself so these little sticks are strategically stored all over my apartment and office.

MAC Clear Lipglass: I’ve been using this lipgloss since college.  It’s clear but it’s just so sexy and chic.

Girl Scouts for Lip Smackers in Thin Mint: My favorite cookie was turned into a chapstick…naturally, I was elated.  This is the perfect pick-me-up when my lips get dry as a result of the gross office air.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil: I’m eyeliner-obsessed so I like to reapply right before happy hour or a big meeting.

MAC Duo Image Compact Mirror: No explanation necessary here.  Sometimes you need a quick teeth check or eyeliner smudge alert.

Cle de Peau Concealer: Concealer is never a bad thing to keep around, right?  My hot spots- last minute breakouts and redness around my nostrils.

Deborah Lippmann Clear Nail Polish: Perfect for a run in my tights OR a polished, two minute mani.

Purrell Hand Sanitizer: Again, no explanation necessary.  Sometimes I can literally feel the gross on my hands after touching door knobs and other office germ spreaders.

Clarins Age-Control Hand Lotion SPF 15: Your hands are the first body part that actually tell how old you are so it’s very important to use SPF protection on them.  I love this lightweight lotion and it smells amazing.

Shiseido Brilliant Bronze Quick Self-Tanning Gel: Putting self tanner on your legs while sitting in your cube?  Not office appropriate.  Do I do it anyway?  Absolutely.

Crest 3D White: This is my new jam…you never know when you’ll need a quick brush up and, as of late, I’ve been brushing THREE times a day.  My dentist is so proud.

Tide to Go Stick: I spill EVERYTHING on myself so these little sticks are strategically stored all over my apartment and office.

MAC Clear Lipglass: I’ve been using this lipgloss since college.  It’s clear but it’s just so sexy and chic.

Girl Scouts for Lip Smackers in Thin Mint: My favorite cookie was turned into a chapstick…naturally, I was elated.  This is the perfect pick-me-up when my lips get dry as a result of the gross office air.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil: I’m eyeliner-obsessed so I like to reapply right before happy hour or a big meeting.

MAC Duo Image Compact Mirror: No explanation necessary here.  Sometimes you need a quick teeth check or eyeliner smudge alert.

Cle de Peau Concealer: Concealer is never a bad thing to keep around, right?  My hot spots- last minute breakouts and redness around my nostrils.

Deborah Lippmann Clear Nail Polish: Perfect for a run in my tights OR a polished, two minute mani.

Purrell Hand Sanitizer: Again, no explanation necessary.  Sometimes I can literally feel the gross on my hands after touching door knobs and other office germ spreaders.

Clarins Age-Control Hand Lotion SPF 15: Your hands are the first body part that actually tell how old you are so it’s very important to use SPF protection on them.  I love this lightweight lotion and it smells amazing.

Shiseido Brilliant Bronze Quick Self-Tanning Gel: Putting self tanner on your legs while sitting in your cube?  Not office appropriate.  Do I do it anyway?  Absolutely.

 

06.27.2011
The Monday Rundown

Tobias Wong’s The Times of New York Candle: There’s something very old-school classy about reading a newspaper. This New York Times-inspired candle mimics the scent of newsprint and I’m totally obsessed. Act quickly, this candle is limited-edition.

Robyn Rhodes “Naomi” Earrings: These are supper summery and fun. I love the outer stitching and how you can make them match practically anything.

M.A.C Cosmetics SemiPrecious Mineralize Eye Shadow in “Unsurpassable”: I used to be so confused when I’d see all these colors swirled together and wonder how exactly they translate to any kind of shade on the skin. M.A.C has done an amazing job coming up with all sorts of fantastic color combos, my fave being this green/grey/purple combo.

Milk With Sprinkles: This is so simple yet so brilliant. What better way to encourage yourself (or kids) to get that extra calcium boost we all need?

05.31.2011
MAC Cosmetics Bloggers’ Obsessions Collection

I heard some delightful news today! MAC Cosmetics partnered with nine beauty bloggers, (including friends like Amber, Lianne, Karen and Christine), to create their own eyeshadow or lipglass, which are being sold exclusively online.  Personally, I’m way into pretty much the entire blogger collaboration collection but I’m most looking forward to Christine’s “Jealousy Wakes,” which is this crazy green eyeshadow that looks like St. Patrick’s Day and Karen’s “Evolution Revolution,” which is a pretty pinky peach lipglass.  The collection will be available on MacCosmetics.com only starting June 21.

05.31.2011
MAC Cosmetics Bloggers’ Obsessions Collection

I heard some delightful news today! MAC Cosmetics partnered with nine beauty bloggers, (including friends like Amber, Lianne, Karen and Christine), to create their own eyeshadow or lipglass, which are being sold exclusively online.  Personally, I’m way into pretty much the entire blogger collaboration collection but I’m most looking forward to Christine’s “Jealousy Wakes,” which is this crazy green eyeshadow that looks like St. Patrick’s Day and Karen’s “Evolution Revolution,” which is a pretty pinky peach lipglass.  The collection will be available on MacCosmetics.com only starting June 21.

09.09.2010
MAC Fabulous Felines Collection

So fall has always been my absolute favorite season for fashion but now I’m starting to really take notice of the amazing makeup that launches in fall, to go with all the fantastic fashion.  I attended a MAC Cosmetics preview a few weeks back at the MAC store on Robertson Blvd. where I was introduced to what might just be my lastest obsession- the Fabulous Felines Collection.  Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a total cat lady.  I love dogs too, don’t get me wrong, but I’ve been obsessed with leopard print since I was four years old, no joke.  Plus, anyone who has met my 15-year-old little kitty, Angel, could understand my obsession with the species.

Fabulous Felines has three collections within itself: Palace Pedigreed, Burmese Beauty and Leopard Luxe.  All gorgeous.  MEOW.