Oscar Worthy Looks for Real Women

Shine Bright Like a Diamond.                            

Red. The MU standard, bold lip, soft eye balance. Modern times throws rules out the window, creativity runs rampant. Check out beauty pics of Angelina red carpet style, rocking a dark eye with a red lip. Sophistication with an edge. Angie gets away with it. So can Jennifer Lawrence, bold beauties. The red lip, inspired by the demure Michele Williams. Embryolisse, a Celebrity Artist staple glides on like butter, melting into the skin, perfect prep for MU application. Armani Beauty  Luminous Silk Foundation continues to be my can't live without foundation. If it's not broken, don't fix it. Skin is flawless, seamless and luminescent. Mac Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Gleam, dusty rose with golden specks applied to the lid, is a sweet ray of sunshine. The thinnest black liner along the lash line adds a hint of drama. Ardell Demi Wispies in Black, the perfect glam accessory. Makeup For Ever Mat Bronzer creates a tan look without the shimmer glow. The long lasting matte finish delivers, camera ready complexion. Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil  JUMBO size crayon, glides on smooth, precise and dries fast. Red Square, a vibrant red with bright orange base makes a statement, refreshing burst of color. If you have your heart set on true red, try Nars Red Dragon, vibrant cherry. It's all the rage this Fashion Season. Time to tone done the lip, apply L'Oreal Infallible le gloss 8HR gold, instant softness. 
And diamonds, loads and loads of bright lights. It's the Oscars, a gal should be dripping and oozing sophistication.

Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

Ardell Demi Wispies

Embryolisse

L'Oreal infallible le gloss

Make Up For Ever Mat Bronze

Mac Cosmetics Eyeshadow Gleam

Express Yourself

I heart MAKE UP FOR EVER, but I yearn for Wild & Chic's Holiday Collection, Aqua Cream Premium Set. The long-wear cream shadows are waterproof, crease-proof and beautiful, metallic hues. The cream shadow applies effortlessly, with ten shimmer shades to choose from. You can match any skin tone. The pots range in color from bronze, gold, silver, warm beige to rich brown, metal green and luminous black. The rich pigments are super wearable and versatile. It may be the most sought after, exclusive HOLIDAY COLLECTION. 


The tigress patterned clutch is hipster chic and spot on for travel. It's virtually indestructible, you'll want to show it off to all your friends. I can't wait to use Aqua Cream on my next editorial. Keeping the skin bare, adding coats of Smoky Lash Mascara and Aqua Cream's ultra modern, glistening eye cream. You can lay it on thick, or sparingly depending on the desired look. The included Eye Shadow Brush #5N makes application a snap. 

WILD & CHIC'S AQUA PREMIUM SET

Aqua Cream Premium Set screams, "buy me." It's the knockout hit of the season, the it gift for all those jaded, hard to shop for, fierce, fashionista friends. They will be filled with Glee when they open their very own Wild & Chic's Aqua Cream Premium Set this Holiday season.














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Beauty Brands Unite

BEAUTYBLOGGERS.ORG 
Charity Auction

It's not too late to get in on the action, bid on awesome beauty products, and do something good. 100% of the winnings go directly to Doctors Without Borders. That is so pretty, so nice to see bloggers, fashionistas, and cosmetic brands coming together and giving back. I love it. Next year I want in.

The awesome, genius blogger, Karla Sugar is one of the bloggers spearheading the event. She's my beauty guru. 

Here are a few select favorite MVP brands participating in the auction. Some fabu product up for grabs:
Armani Beauty, MAKE UP FOREVER, LUCKY Magazine, MAC COSMETICS, Shu Uemura, Dior, Nars, Cle de Peau and countless other exclusive brands, blogs and mags. Please don't be upset if I've left all the amazing brands out. Sounds an Oscar speech :) Log onto BeautyBloggers.org for more info. There are over 70 Beauty Brands and collaborators in on the act! I have never known a woman who doesn't love makeup. Get bidding and keep on giving! It's feel-good fun. Tis' the season to give back.

Make Up For Ever Wild & Chic Aqua Cream Collection

Armani MadrePerla Compact

MAC Limited Edition McQueen Mineralize Compact

"BeautyBloggers.org is a collaboration of beauty bloggers and brands. In the spirit of the holidays, we wanted to make a meaningful contribution to charity — knowing that the most effective donation to any charity is cash.
So we’re putting our (new) makeup on the auction block. Winning bids will be donated directly to Doctors Without Borders. Bidders anywhere in the world are welcome, and shipping is “free.” That is, the full amount of your winning bid will go to charity — the bloggers have agreed to donate the cost of shipping, in addition to the items themselves.
We’re raising money for Doctors Without Borders because women are always disproportionately affected in any disaster. This organization is committed to bringing quality medical care to people in crisis, regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation. They treat rape victims in Papua New Guinea; they make sure women don’t die in childbirth in Pakistan; they helped flood victims in Mexico and earthquake victims in Haiti. They work in 65 countries around the world, and your donation will make an immediate impact. Click here to learn more about MSF.
We’ll be collecting payment through a secure page set up with Doctors Without Borders.
The 2011 auction begins at 8 am CST on Monday, November 28, and ends at 5 pm CST on Monday, December 12. "

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Movin' On Up

"MAKE UP FOR EVER TO OPEN FIRST LICENCED U.S. ACADEMY IN NEW YORK CITY IN JANUARY 2012"

-Leading Make Up Company Brings Distinctive Educational Experience to North America

Wow. This is beyond, exciting. MAKE UP FOR EVER is opening an Academy in January. MAKE UP FOREVER remains one of the dominant, most exclusive brands in the industry. An Academy in New York, is as cool as studying at La Sorbonne.


I love this brand, the bold pigments, whimsical false lashes, Body & Face Foundation, covers flaws and bronze celebs on the red carpet. The 12 Flash Color Case, the ultra-complete color palette. All the Pros carry Flash Color in their kits. The Aqua Cream shadows are delicious. I could go on & on.


MAKE UP FOREVER's Creator & Artistic Director Dany Sanz, sculptor & painter, transformed the industry. Known for her trailblazing body painting in the 70's, daring rainbow of color and master technique. She created MAKE UP FOREVER to share her expert knowledge with novice artists. She opened the first Academy in Paris in 2002, spreading the MAKE UP FOR EVER philosophy worldwide.


I remember going into the NYC store to pick out product for a benefit, featuring Cyndi Lauper, Sandra Bernhard & Natalie Merchant. I walked out with everything under the sun. A big fan of all three divas, I wanted to be ready. I was super prepared, waterproof liquid liner, check. Yellow eyeshadow, check. A prepped, well- trained artist is a confident one. Confidence is contagious.

I wish there had been a top notch MAKEUP FOR EVER Academy when I started. With pros teaching and guiding each application. As I fumbled my way into makeup, assisted, held "famous" artists' pencils, carried bags, mostly I watched. How they could  masterfully blend a kohl pencil on the eye, with a single brush stroke. Genius. I paid attention, began to develop my own style. It took many, many years, sweat and tears. School would've been way easier and faster.


The Academy will be led by the highly skilled artiste, Floriane David.  The curriculum is divided into three divisions. So cool. Heck, I might even sign up and hone my skills. You can be sure you'll learn lots of new techniques and innovative ideas. Plus, meet creative, fun interesting artists. With makeup, you are always discovering new products, applications, different techniques, new ways of thinking. It's endless, so follow your passion. Get painting.
MAKE UP FOREVER's Academy is guaranteed not to disappoint. 


Curriculum

MAKE UP FOR EVER STORE

Beauty- Fashion Levels 1 & 2
Television- Film Level 3
Stage- Artistic Level 4

MAKE UP FOR EVER LASHES

"MAKE UP FOR EVER is currently recruiting for our first session, and are so excited to welcome our first students. Those interested can go to the following link for more information on the Academy history, program information, teaching staff, and to fill out an interest form (http://www.makeupforeverusa.com/mufe/academy/)  Learn more by emailing  academy@makeupforeverusa.com or calling (212)377-3960."

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Dazzle Me with Color

Make Up For Ever's new Lab Shine comes in three unique finishes, and a rainbow of 35 colors. The Star, Diamond and Metal Collections are right in time for spring. The colors are shiny and bright, the texture is not sticky or heavy. What gal doesn't love her gloss? When stranded on a desert island, leave her a gloss and mascara, she'll be just fine. For some high voltage, sexy color, M10 is a juicy red, from the Metal Collection bumping up the chrome effect. Metal delivers rich, burlesque color. Star offers medium coverage, with a pretty pearl effect. I'm drooling over S24, a pink coral that J Lo would rock, in rare, Idol form. Then there's the Diamond Collection, ah the beauty of the bling. Natural shades that sparkle and shimmer. There is not one girl I know, from models, to celebrities and the girl about town, who doesn't carry at least one gloss in her purse. No matter how small the bag, even Angie was caught, reapplying at the Globes. Make Up For Ever always delivers the goods. Lab Shine is enriched with hyaluronic acid and Camelina oil, and a bunch of other yummy, good for you things. 
I say amen, sister. We all need a superior product, some light and exceptional, razzle, dazzle shine to brighten the mood.

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Easy Rider Rock and Roll Lives On

"You know, this used to be a helluva good country. I can’t understand what’s gone wrong with it." The quote from the 1969 movie Easy Rider sums it up in two sentences, sadly ringing true 4o years later.
I could watch this film 100 times, never growing tired of the fringe coats, the cool rides, the studs, the simplistic life, and the underlying, deep message. At least today, some cool remains. Make Up For Ever's studded rock and roll palettes, a sweet reminder. Make Up For Ever's limited edition from Holiday, Rock For Ever Eye Shadow Palette is the coolest thing I've seen in a while. Like hardcore, bad ass thank you Elvis, cool. The over sized compact has four funky shades, beige and black shimmer, silver iridescent and white shimmer. It comes adorned with gold and silver grommets, and black studs. Rock For Ever Eye Shadow Palette has the instant swagger factor, the popular kid with the cool shades. Make Up For Ever never skimps on pigment or quality, and gets an A+ for the smokey, rock and roll vibe. The black shadow has some serious flecks of diamonds and the white is a bright, blinding opalescent shade.

Rock For Ever Aqua Eyes are waterproof, mini eye liner pencils that come in black, charcoal gray, brown, gold, and silver. The colors are gorgeous, packed with pigment and the gold is 24K all the way. The liners are creamy, and glide on nice and easy. Perfectly portable in a studded, grommet, Rock For Ever tin. I'll take these anywhere. Pack 'em in a messenger bag, hop on a bike and go, where ever the road leads. 










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Make Me A Bronze God

When I went to do Edgar Ramirez's makeup for a press junket (the Venezuelan hottie from Vantage Point & Domino), 

I asked if he had any special requests?

He said, "I'd like to be tan please," while shining his shoes. No kidding! He's smart, sexy, polite & neat. I had the perfect bronzer. Make Up For Ever Mat Bronze Suntan Powder is just the ticket. A warm muddy bronze that's non-pearly & suits all skin types. With a large face brush dust bronzer on the forehead, cheeks, nose and jawline for an instant tan. Good for both girls & boys!

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