Mar 31
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31
This is a very simple and subtle, but polished look that you can try at home.
EYES
MAC Pigment Pink Opal Under Brow with brush 239
MAC Paint Pot Bare Study on lid (lower only) with brush 217 then set with Pigment in Pink Opal using brush 239
MAC e/s Nocturnelle mixed with e/s Smut apply to outer and [...]
Mar 30
Mar
30
Some of you may have seen my tweet from last night about attending a MAC pro class on bridal makeup.
We went over some really interesting looks and thoughts. I’m THINKING about doing a series of bridal makeup related posts actually (the class gave me a lot of ideas.)
One thing I really took note of – [...]
Mar 26
Mar
26
In my spa, we use Decléor products – a French skincare line that focuses on the science of aromatherapy (especially the use of essential oils in skincare). I’ve gotten totally hooked on the Aroma Pureté Matt Finish Skin Fluid. It’s a daily moisturizer that is specifically targeted to combination/oily skin. The drawback of a lot [...]
Mar 25
Mar
25
Last week, I indulged in the 25% off sale on Bobbi’s web site. I also indulged on the BBU palette (more on that later). I snagged Bobbi’s Creamy Lip Color in Blue Raspberry. I’m loving the Creamy Lip Color formula!! I already had one in Nude Pink, and it’s a definite barely there nude. Blue [...]
Mar 24
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24
Here’s an often requested video tutorial on how to apply false lashes. In this one, I’m using MAC #7 lashes. They are the strip kind. I’ll have to do individual lashes in another tutorial. Enjoy!
Mar 23
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23
I love a good makeup artist story (of course)! Kyra Panchenko began her career as an esthetician at the Peninsula Hotel and Spa. She moved up to become the Body/Skin Care Manager and at the same time freelanced as a makeup artist for various big name modeling agencies. Kyra’s talent and passion [...]
Mar 20
Mar
20
I posted a review of Trish’s #11 brush the other day. Then, I got to thinking about how much coaching it took to get my clients to use is properly. So, I decided to make a quick video tutorial on how to use this brush. Enjoy!
Mar 20
Mar
20
I picked up a sample this week at Neiman’s for Bobbi’s new Skin Foundation SPF 15. So, I made a quick little review video for you guys to check it out. I’ve used this on two of my clients so far, and loved the results (a bride for her portraits and the mother of [...]
Mar 18
Mar
18
I worked for Trish McEvoy for five years, and probably the one must have item from the whole line is her #11 Eye Definer/Shadow Liner Brush.
There is nothing else quite like this brush. (Well…since I first discovered it in 1999 – I have seen a few similar brushes. However, I haven’t found they work exactly [...]
Mar 17
Mar
17
Head on over to BobbiBrowncosmetics.com because now is the time to stock up! The site is offering 25% off everything (March 17 through 19) and free shipping on orders of $60 or more. Sounds like a great opportunity to me – to snag that BBU Palette and try the new Skin Foundation SPF 15!