Category: Makeup

Beauty, Makeup

Wet n’ Wild beauty’s Extraordinary #MOMents campaign

This year, Mother’s Day is May 12th, and Wet n’ Wild beauty is celebrating by collaborating with the Noreen Fraser Foundation (NFF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness of women’s cancer research and the importance of early detection. Through the Extraordinary #MOMents campaign, individuals can post a photo of their mom on Wet n’ Wild’s Facebook page with a special memory of what … Continue reading Wet n’ Wild beauty’s Extraordinary #MOMents campaign

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Beauty, Makeup

New – Illamasqua’s Paranormal collection

On Tuesday, April 23rd, I attended a preview of Illamasqua’s new exciting collection, Paranormal, which features unexpected textures and formulas. US Nail Ambassador and Nail Artist Fleury Rose and Brand Ambassador and Makeup Artist Josh Heald, were on hand to introduce the innovative products set to launch at Sephora and Sephora.com on April 30th. Never before have I experienced a makeup collection that ignites the … Continue reading New – Illamasqua’s Paranormal collection

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Beauty, Makeup

Event Alert: April 20th – A Nashville Beauty Event

On April 20th, Cloutier Remix, a Los Angeles based premiere hair, makeup and styling agency, will be presenting The Nashville Beauty Event, an intimate day of beauty and education, and the first of its kind in Nashville, Tennessee. The event will feature celebrity makeup artist Terri Apanasewicz, who has worked with numerous celebrities including Hillary Scott, Faith Hill, Miranda Lambert, Giselle Bundchen and Cindy Crawford, … Continue reading Event Alert: April 20th – A Nashville Beauty Event

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Beauty, Makeup

Perfectly Matched: Custom Blended Foundation

If you’ve been reading this blog long enough you know that I have spent countless hours of time and money trying to find a perfect foundation shade for my hard to match skin tone (See Makeup Felony: Mismatched Foundation and In search of “The One”). I finally decided that it was best to try one final route: have my foundation custom blended. I searched online … Continue reading Perfectly Matched: Custom Blended Foundation

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Beauty, Makeup, Skin Care

Get Glowing Skin this Spring with Per-fekt Beauty

This weekend in NYC I was in disbelief as I peered out the window and saw snowflakes softly falling from the sky. The good news is, the weather was too warm for it to stick. Do you know what that means? Spring is coming! And soon after, summer, summer, summertime (cue Will Smith from his Fresh Prince days). Anyway, what better way to prepare for … Continue reading Get Glowing Skin this Spring with Per-fekt Beauty

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Product Review: Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick

I have no idea where Bobbi Brown’s Foundation Stick has been all my life, but I’m glad I found it. This creamy foundation blends seamlessly, for a natural looking matte finish. What is it? A foundation stick designed for portability and adjustable coverage Price: $42.00 What I like? It comes in a compact tube, which is easy to carry around all day, without the worry of foundation … Continue reading Product Review: Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick

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Beauty, Makeup

Wet n’ Wild’s Beauty Blogger Event 2013

Click on pictures to enlarge. Last week I attended Wet n’ Wild’s beauty blogger event in New York City, held at a penthouse in the luxurious Smyth hotel in Lower Manhattan. Wet n’ Wild has always held a special place in my makeup-obsessed heart, since it was the first brand of beauty products I was ever able to purchase. I’ve always been amazed at how … Continue reading Wet n’ Wild’s Beauty Blogger Event 2013

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Beauty, Makeup

Social Etiquette: Do you tell someone they are wearing the wrong foundation shade?

If someone was wearing the wrong foundation shade, would you tell them? This is a question I contemplated as a I trekked across the street on a cold November afternoon from my office to a beauty department store for foundation samples. In the winter months, my skin gets very pale and is un-matchable by any foundation out on the market, so while I went to the store on … Continue reading Social Etiquette: Do you tell someone they are wearing the wrong foundation shade?

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Beauty, Fashion Shows, Hair, Makeup

Backstage Beauty: Emerson by Jackie Fraser-Swan Fall 2013

On February 10th, I went backstage at Emerson’s Fall 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Studio at Lincoln Center. The team of Red Door Spa, led by National Creative Director and Master Stylist Zahir Ziani, was responsible for the teased up-do seen on the runway. The hair, as described by Ziani, was created to look effortless and natural, “as if the model put … Continue reading Backstage Beauty: Emerson by Jackie Fraser-Swan Fall 2013

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MAKE UP FOREVER PRO FINISH REVIEW

FTC Disclosure: These products were provided by a pr firm for review. What is it?: MAKE UP FOREVER Pro Finish Multi-Use Powder Foundation Price: $36.00 at sephora.com What it does: This high-performance, versatile foundation creates a flawless complexion, and lets you customize your foundation result. The Formula: An innovative formula that can be applied wet for a sheer, satin finish or dry for a full, matte … Continue reading MAKE UP FOREVER PRO FINISH REVIEW

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