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

Backstage Access: Fall 2013 NYFW Alon Livne makeup by Per-fekt Beauty

On February 9th, I had the amazing opportunity to go backstage at Alon Livne’s show held at Lincoln Center as part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Lead makeup artist Suzana Hallili explained that Livne wanted the models to look solider-like, an effect she created by emphasizing strong brows and grey, smoldering eyes. Gun Metal eye shadow, custom-made by Mob Wives’s star Love Majewski in collaboration with Hallili and Richard Anderson, was used on the upper and lower eye lids. … Continue reading Backstage Access: Fall 2013 NYFW Alon Livne makeup by Per-fekt Beauty

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

New: Pureology Reviving Red Hair Care Line

On Thursday, January 31st, I had the opportunity to attend an event to learn more about Reviving Red, a new hair care line developed by Pureology for red and copper color-treated hair. People with red hair often contend with fading and color bleeding; this hair care line makes it possible for red and copper treated hair to last up to 30 washes. The system includes … Continue reading New: Pureology Reviving Red Hair Care Line

Super Bowl Sunday Makeup

Super Bowl XLVII is just days away and whether you are proudly rooting for the San Francisco 49ers or the Baltimore Ravens, beauty brand Violent Lips has got you covered with temporary lip and eye appliques that help you show off your team spirit. The lip appliques have a glossy finish and lasts up to 8 hours, so you can munch on all you favorite Super Bowl snacks all … Continue reading Super Bowl Sunday Makeup

Giveaway: bareMinerals Flawless Definition Volumizing Mascara

***This contest is closed.***The winners are: Mandy Haynes,Vicki Neulinger & Autum C. Congrats!!!! So, on Friday, I told you about the amazing results I got when I used bareMinerals Flawless Definition Volumizing Mascara. Now, with he help of planetbeauty.com, I am giving 3 lucky winners, yes, 3, the opportunity to win their very own tube for dramatic, luscious lashes. Here are the rules to enter: 1. “Like” Planet Beauty on Facebook (= … Continue reading Giveaway: bareMinerals Flawless Definition Volumizing Mascara

bareMinerals Flawless Definition Volumizing Mascara Review

What is it?: bareMinerals Flawless Definition Volumizing Mascara Price: $18.00 What it does: After just two coats, its Exclusive NutriPlumpTM formula dramatically plumps lashes up to 600%* for unheard-of thickness, fullness and flutter. The Brush: It’s a very soft bristle brush that expertly picks up just enough of the product that you need, without having to remove off too much excess. The Effect: Va VA VOOM! Check out … Continue reading bareMinerals Flawless Definition Volumizing Mascara Review

MAKE UP FOR EVER LAUNCHES MOBILE MAKE UP SCHOOL

I’ll admit it, I own a cluster of beauty products that I haven’t the slightest idea what to do with. If it comes is shiny packaging or has sparkles, I must have it; but, the problem is, once I do add it to the overflowing avalanche of beauty products I own, it goes unused since I don’t know how to use it properly. So, I was super excited … Continue reading MAKE UP FOR EVER LAUNCHES MOBILE MAKE UP SCHOOL

Lancome Hypnose Doll Lashes Mascara Review

What is it?: Lancome Hypnose Doll Lashes Mascara Price: $26.00 What it does: The mascara claims to give lashes a doll-like, wide-eyed voluminous effect. An exclusive FiberShineTM formula sculpts, curls and adds shine to lashes, as it lifts and thickens. The Formula: The mascara formula is very thick and goopy. It took over 20 swipes to remove the excess product, and even after all that effort, there was still too much … Continue reading Lancome Hypnose Doll Lashes Mascara Review

NYC Nude York City Lipshine Review

A few months ago I joined Influenster, an online community that links members with brands and offers rewards for participation. In December I received my first task in the form of what Influenster calls Holiday VoxBox ’12. The VoxBox was loaded with full-sized samples of different products including NYC New York Liquid Color Lipshine. What I liked? I received the NYC New York Liquid Color Lipshine in the color Nude York City #582 ($2.49 … Continue reading NYC Nude York City Lipshine Review