Afternoon Delight

L'Oreal Paris Magic Skin Beautifier B.B. Cream arrived from the lovely people at SheSpeaks.com, for review. I admit it. I was a bit surprised when I squeezed out the suggested dot size application. It came out white. Well not white, exactly, more like a pearlized, shimmering silver white. The shade melted like magic, transforming the face with a radiant, glistening glow. The self-adjusting bead granules went to work, immediately. Imperfections disappeared, my face felt clean, light and moisturized. All the rage in Asia, B.B. creams were first developed for use after cosmetic procedures, lasers, surgery and peels. The healing, soothing properties offer fast, healing results. Magic Skin Beautifier B.B. Cream in Medium 814 works for me. It primes, perfects, hydrates and corrects. Encapsulated pigments, Panthenol, Glycerin, anti-oxidants and Vitamin E ingredients equal quality results. Pretty, flawless finish skincare. Magic Skin Beautifier B.B. Cream preps the skin for glamorama makeovers, and the whirlwind Award Season. At $10.95, leave one with your clients, they'll be impressed. While you're at it, pick up a few for yourself. Available at mass food and drug retailers, in four shades. Magic Skin Beautifier B.B. Cream by L'Oreal delivers, round the clock moisture. Talk about a home run, bases loaded.

http://www.shespeaks.com/lorealbbcream

http://www.lorealparisusa.com

Disclaimer:  I received this product complimentary from SheSpeaks in order to provide an evaluation.  Opinions are strictly my own.

Thanks SheSpeaks.com, for the B.B.Magic Cream introduction, and awesome product for review.

Dressy Bessy

A matinee during the week, while everyone is working. One of my absolute, favorite past times. An empty, dark cinema and the magic of film. Transports you to another world, where problems are forgotten. The big screen, the compelling story, stunning visuals, an actors' transformation. Blissful entertainment. The writer in me craves creative illusion.

'Tis the season to celebrate movie making, blood, sweat and years it takes film to make it to the big screen. Award Season's in high gear. Hollywood buzzes with stars, directors, producers, screenwriters, press, agents, designers, stylists, hair and makeup artists. Smack dab in the eye of the Hollywood storm,  equal parts exciting and exhausting.

Stars rely on their beauty team to get them through the whirlwind, looking fabulous.
Some award worthy beauty products I count on to create Oscar worthy faces,
stunning day and night. Joan Rivers will be left speechless.

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, radiant dew coverage creates a flawless veil of gorgeous skin. For a bit more coverage try Armani Maestro Foundation, great as a primer and for those needing a bit more coverage. Holds up on camera! Armani's Celebrity Face Designer Tim Quinn should know, he's en route to LA to beautify Hollywood's A list stars.

Armani Lip Maestro in striking bold color and long lasting wear, delivers vintage Hollywood glam with a modern updated twist.




by Terry Touch Expert Advanced 

Multi Corrective Concealer Brush brightens the eyes in seconds, hides imperfections in a luxurious push pen formula, a must for before and after touch ups.

Light-Expert Compact
Mineral Foundation Compact.
The all in one powerhouse powder compact.
Delivers a luminous matte protective veil of coverage.





L'Oreal Infallible Shadows pack a serious punch.
The texture goes on smooth, doesn't fall on the face and lights up the eyes in Megawatts.
Gold is my go to favorite. Apply to the lid, inner eye, lower lash line creating chic, camera ready eyes.








Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler and False Lashes
No starlet's face should be left incomplete.
Shu's eyelash curler and false lashes,
the ultimate in red carpet eye candy.



Mac Cosmetics
Matte Bronzer, a flat bronzer with no shimmer, spot on for creating texture, definition, warmth and an overall tan.
Pink Swoon Blush is a warm pink, and a favorite of a super diva client. She turned me on to the blush and an application technique. Applied just above the high cheekbone, the skin will light up the stage.




2013 Best Actress Oscar's category. Quvenzhané Wallis aged 9, is youngest Best Actress nominee in history of the Academy Awards... and Emmanuelle Riva, 85, the oldest. Women of every age are sublime, talented, lovely and beautiful.

Golden Globes... Here We Come!

Silence is Golden

Anna Sui Cosmetics
Photo Steven Meisel
Model Chyrstal Copland for Fusion Models

Anna Sui's Drama Queen Collection launches Spring makeup in true, glam form. For the Dramatic, the Collection is a modern throwback to the 1920's Hollywood starlet. 
The silent movie actress, lounging in her red velvet boudoir.

Drama Queen Collection debuts a line of lipsticks, featuring Anna Sui's signature black rose tube. Dazzle Base, available in 5 shimmery finish lipsticks. Vivid Base provides long lasting finish, in 17 vibrant shades. The hues range from pitch black, to orange to yellow, beautiful pinks and neutrals. Drama Queen has a shade for everyone.

Drama Queen Lip Liner semi-matte, long wear liner in hot pink and beige, is the glamour accessory for Spring. Lip Gel Top Coat seals the deal, color stays put. The packaging is award season fabulous. Lip Concealer Crayon in nude - beige, creates a fabulous barely there nude lip, conceals red before applying a beige or pink lip.






Limited Edition Loose Pots whimsical
graphics, spark creativity.
With sponge applicators, tidy application is a snap.
Shimmer lights up the face, red carpet radiant.
Shades of sky blue, emerald green,
rose pink and bright orange
applied to the lids, cheek or lips dazzle the Drama Queen.




http://www.annasui.com/en/cosmetics/

Fit for a Queen

Ring in the New Year accessorized with your very own, unique style.
Soon to be 2013, artistic expression knows no limits.
A crown of pink roses, made by you.
Why not indulge the creative?
Cult Gaia, Leaf TV DIY Hot Trends and StyleHaul.com show you how.
The talented Cult Gaia whips up a headdress, a live, floral crown.
In three easy steps.
Reflect on the year behind you, then let it go.
Celebrate the year ahead, and the exciting adventures to come.
Embrace life, head on. Adorned in a rose crown, fit for a queen.
The beautiful quirky that is you.

http://www.cultgaia.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/leaftv
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUs6y6R1KcM&list=PLDB71974A4A33828

Quiet Inspiration

MAC Fashion Week: Key Artist Trends with Kabuki

Every so often an artist comes along, with raw, creative talent, quiet elegance and
supreme confidence. Those are my favorite kind. Kabuki's fame in the world of Fashion and Beauty,
needs only one name. Watch the video, Fashion Week is extreme chaos, stress, heightened energy,
it's no fun. I've worked backstage, with MAC Cosmetics on hundreds of shows, interviewing lead artists. They set the tone. Kabuki may be in the eye of the storm, yet he remains calm,
cool and collected. MAC Cosmetics pushes the envelope, 21st century makeup, trending, reinvention and fresh ideas, season after season.

Kabuki Beauty

Kabuki Katy Perry

I've been lucky to work and learn from the MU gurus.
Tim Quinn, and Stephane Marais, among my favorites.
They, like Kabuki are in a class all their own.
If makeup is your dream, develop a style that
sets you apart, and get ready to pay your dues.
Once you have learned technique, creativity knows no bounds.
As the masters would say, "practice, practice, practice, and push the envelope."
Kabuki creates ethereal beauty, three dimensional art.

Kabuki Gaga

"Kabuki hails from the north of England. With inspiration from his friendship with famed illustrator Errol Le Cain, Kabuki was already an accomplished artist by his teens. He landed his first job in New York as a textile designer but it was his unique flair for outlandish dress and make-up that led him to the then-flourishing NYC club scene. This in turn led to modeling on European runways for Thierry Mugler and performing in the downtown troupe Black Lips. When stylist/designer Patricia Field was scouting for talent for HBO’s Sex and the City, she brought Kabuki onto the show to establish the make-up looks for Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis."








73 Drawings by Kabuki
edited by Chuck Fiorello







http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2951085

Light Bright

On the Eve before Christmas, (this is it, people) beauty elfin's sent...

First, a big hug and gratitude of thanks. To all the lovely, PR elves for helping make the Twelve Days of Christmas happen. May everyone have a blessed, safe and joyous Holiday, surrounded by love and kindness. Santa's helpers have been very good to me. Gifts of beauty lift spirits and brighten the days. This is it, the 12 Days of Christmas finale, Holiday gift set ideas galore. 

I'll soon be knee deep in family, eggnog and rum. Brace yourself. Kohl's is still open for the procrastinator, and has the coolest, last minute stocking stuffers, IE: ELLE cosmetics.

ELLE
MUST HAVE
Makeup Brush Kit

ELLE Makeup Brush Set is a 'must have' for the gal on the go.
Fantastic for Holiday travel, your carry just got a whole lot lighter.
Four face and eye brushes in a portable case, primp and paint like a pro.
Artists rely on their brushes, their secret weapon to gorgeous makeup application.
Award season's coming, wherever I go my brushes follow.
Clean brushes frequently, keep them free from old makeup, dirt, bacteria and oil.  
Use a gentle, unscented, mild soap to wash and lie them flat, bristles exposed.
Let dry completely. The bristles stay soft, and clean. You'll get more mileage out of them.
What a nifty, Holiday gift. Available at Kohl's, for $19.99 you can't go wrong.

5-piece set includes: bronzer brush, blush brush, eyeshadow brush, eyeliner brush & portable brush case. Synthetic hair.

Bronzer brush creates a radiant, bronze glow. Highlight the forehead, cheeks and jaw-bone for a sun kissed look.

Blush brush brings color to the cheeks, a pop of pink swept on the apples and highlighting the cheekbones does brightens the face, creating a lovely burst of color.

Eyeshadow and Eyeliner brushes makes shadow application a breeze.




http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1120325/elle-cosmetics-makeup-brush-collection-set.jsp

The gift of beauty.
'Tis the season to be Merry, one face at a time.

Happy Holidays!

Rasberry Souffle

On the 2nd day pre Christmas, beauty elf's sent to me, bliss 'berry' bubbly gift set. Yippee!!!
Raspberry scented champagne kit, with soapy suds body wash + bath bubbles, plus body butter, maximum moisture cream. Could skincare be anymore bub-e-licious?
The limited edition kits includes jumbo size, raspberry champagne scented soapy suds and infamous  body butter. Complete with a hot pink, shower puff. Showering never felt so good, bliss berry is so divine, you'll barely want to leave the shower. You don't have to, soapy suds doubles as bubbling bath. The ultimate Veuve Clicquot, bathing experience.
Raspberry champagne body butter, is maximum skin moisturize. 
It leaves skin silky smooth, with an intoxicating, berry scent and subtle glow.












Pick up bliss 'berry' bubbly gift set for the Holidays.
bliss 'berry' bubbly gift set  here today, gone tomorrow.
Butter hurry, 'tis the season to spoil someone.

https://www.blissworld.com/bliss-berry-bubbly-gift-set/




 




 

Santa Baby, Be Good To Me

On the 3rd day pre Christmas, Santa's helpers sent to me the mack daddy of stocking stuffers.
Urban Decay Holiday Vice Palette is so luxurious, it should take center stage on your vanity.
The Eyeshadow Kit, with twenty new shades had a seriously, chic makeover. The dazzling metallic in cobalt blue, teal emerald and blazing gold, compliment the subtle shades, in beige, taupe and jet black. With cheeky names, like Chaos, Blitz, Penny Lane, Unhinged, Black Market and Nevermind, Urban Decay hasn't lost its flair for humor. Vice Palette adorned in jewel inlaid, the soft case to the touch, a lid that opens slowly in delayed anticipation, and a double ended Good Karma brush. Urban Decay has left not one, small beauty detail out.
Application is a joy. Endless Eyeshadow color combinations, let the artist's imagination run wild.
Creativity and colour, bring playful sophistication up a notch. If Eyeshadow is your beauty addiction, then Vice Palette is the fix. "Urban Decay’s Pigment Infusion System™, the proprietary blend of ingredients gives every shade its velvety texture, rich color, serious staying power, and blendabilitly."

Santa's helpers get five stars, stunning UD Eyeshadow, a mix of crazy and sane color blends effortlessly.
I watched Pitch Perfect last night, Vice Palette makes me want to break out in song. Except, I'm tone deaf. Better get glamorizing, painting Holiday eyes, instead. If you want to impress, Vice Palette gets my vote, an A+ Holiday gifts.






http://www.urbandecay.com/
 





Vice Palette Color Swatches
Courtesy
Makeup For Life

That's a Wrap. X Factor Style.

X Factor contestant Tate Stevens, goes out with a bang, Country Style. Tate is headed straight to Nashville, with his $5 million dollar recording contract in his back pocket. Decked out in Scully Leather, bet he's line dancin' in his cowboy boots, all the way to Tennessee. Congrats to the big winner!





Carly Rose sang her heart out, sporting Fashionista worthy bracelets, by Marc Jacobs jewelry complimenting her holiday performance.








Fifth Harmony dressed in festive cute, sang their Holiday hearts out.
Adorned in jewels provided by the hip, PRB Showroom.




 

Ms. Spears killed it in a Bottega Veneta gown,

YSL heels and Neil Lane earrings.

The saucy singer, Demi dazzled in an electric emerald copper mini by Topshop,

She shimmered in metallic, baring some serious leg.

All Saints, the unique, edgy Brit Clothing line that has gone global. A Celebrity favorite, I'd kill for the Dimisi Boot, a modern version of the combat boot.

Seems Ally Brooks was rocking All Saints on stage, grunge, chic style. 


 

 The men looked smashing, opting for sleek, modern suits. The Kardashian clan dressed to the nines, was out in full force to support Miss Khloe.

 

 

 

 

X Factor Inside Scoop

I have been asked to team up with InsiderStyle TV, to bring the latest and greatest backstage, Fashion and Beauty secrets, direct from the X FACTOR final to you. 5 million dolllars at stake, you can be sure the X- cellent Stylists will be pushing the Fashionista fabulous envelope.
Get the inside scoop on what the contestants, judges and presenters are wearing.
Carly Rose, thirteen years young, a delightful role model. Such poise, a great example for young girls, talent way behind your years. You got my vote.

Makeup artists count on Embryolisse Concentrated Lait Cream, a MU staple, long time favorite cream with top makeup artists. Known for its exceptional rich quality, Embryolisse creates the perfect makeup base that lasts under the hot TV lights, and doesn't crack or melt under pressure.






Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer, an X Factor makeup must. Polished, flawless, gleaming skin. Radiant glow.






Blinc Heated Curler is simple to use and heat the lashes in seconds, opening the eyes. Voila, instant glamour.
Lashes are a must, Ardell Fashion Lashes 110 Demi Lash, creates gorgeous TV ready eyes, guaranteed  to light up the eyes and dazzle the judges.









Urban Decay 411 Naked Palette spices things up with a variety of champagne, taupe and gunmetal in shimmer, glitz and matte shades.
There is something for every X Factor finalist to glam it up.







 Sally Hansen Sun Self Tanner is a glow, given for High Definition TV.
A sexy tan, Airbrush hides imperfections and highlights the skin, creating bronze god and goddess .


X Factor Judges

The contestants, in high heels and short
skirts working their assets, look radiant in Airbrush Sun.













And so it begins. The X Factor FINAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mario Lopez looks smart in black. Khloe K. opens the show in a not so flattering, green lace, doily that doesn't quite cover the table. (Fashion Mis-Fires happen)
Brittany looks super hot, in a body hugging, black on black full length gown.
Simon Cowell, true to character. Demi Lovato, lit up in festive cut green mini.
New Direction, made all the girls swoon, in black and white casual. Skinny jeans to boot.
L.A. Reid looks dashing in his custom suits de rigeur.

Stayed tune for designer names, contestants wares and beauty secrets.
ON with the show, more to follow.

Choc-o-late Wishes

On the 5th day pre Christmas, my beauty elfin sent to me Ahava Deadsea Mineral Bath Salt.
Let's face it, all that running around shopping, the baking, cleaning, endless parties and secret Santa gifts are exhausting. Holiday preparation turns, even the happiest homemaker into a crazed person.
















Twenty minutes. Twenty minutes to give yourself a much needed, beauty break.
Scrub away worry, feel your skin melt.
Ahava's Limited Edition, 100% pure Dead Sea Mineral Bath Salt, contains minerals that moisturize skin while relaxing stressed out, tight muscles. Bye bye joint pain, see ya later tension.
In yummy flavors like Sweet Cinnamon, Vanilla Dream and Chocolate Wishes, who can resist a little self-love and pampering? Each packet comes with its very own, super cute scratch and sniff tag. Delicious. The luxe, stocking stuffer with an affordable price. We all deserve a sweet treat.

Check out Ahava's  Holiday Promotions. I am a big fan of Ahava, and the entire line. "Powering the entire product range is our exclusive Osmoter^™ a perfectly balanced concentrate of Dead Sea minerals that effective replenishes, rehydrates and recharges the skin."

Let your fingers do the work, order Ahava from the convenience of your own home, the ultimate, relaxation technique for a stress free Holiday.

http://www.ahavaus.com/

 

 

Vanilla Dreams

Rashida Jones Festive Fishtail
Courtesy Marie Claire

On the sixth day before Christmas my beauty elf sent to me,
a subscription to Marie Claire and Us Weekly.
Gotta stay on top of the trends. Advice from the beauty experts, priceless.
Marie Claire's beauty ideas are Holiday tips on overload.

Red hot lips look great year round,
bringing Holiday glamour up a notch.


Red Hot Lip Jennifer Connelly
Courtesy of Marie Claire

Messy hair finished off in a fishtail, is boho chic inspired, cool Christmas.











Day to Night Holiday, how to look like a movie star,with double duty products. 
A few simple tips from Gwen Flamberg at Us Weekly,
and your sparkling, bronze goddess good to go.

US WEEKLY Beauty Director, Gwen Flamberg's Day to Night, Hot Holiday Looks
"To take your beauty look from day to night when hitting up holiday parties, Flamberg suggests stashing products in your makeup bag that can pull double duty. "The most important thing to have is a BB (Beauty Balm) cream," she explains. "It's a tinted moisturizer that can act as your concealer. It'll give you a little bit of a glow and keep you looking fresh all night long."

Check out the how to video: http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-beauty/news/get-an-easy-holiday-party-makeup-look----in-minutes-20122711#ixzz2FXFmd48w


http://www.marieclaire.com/
http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-beauty