Smart Cover-Up Kit
6Aug10
I was recently sent the Smart Cover-Up Kit and I have really enjoyed playing with it for the past few weeks. The 10-piece set comes in two tones; Light Combo and Dark Combo. Depending on your choice you’re then given 3 shades of concealing crème in addition to a Color Corrector, Moisture Primer Lotion, Cover Stick, Vitamin Beauty Stick, blending sponges, camouflage brush and a travel case. I’m generally a medium-beige in foundation so I went with the Light Combo, which includes Light Beige, Medium Beige & Dark Beige concealing crèmes. That was a mistake! I gave the Light Beige away, the Medium Beige was way to light and the Dark Beige would be my correct color if it didn’t have such strong red undertones. That said I more
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Women’s Health Magazine Beauty Awards
17May10
Just in time for spring, the June 2010 issue of Women’s Health Magazine will report the winners of their 4th annual Beauty Awards. Featuring both reader’s and editor’s picks by category (hair, face, body, and makeup), I had the privilege of joining the publication for the announcement of their winners and received an advanced copy of the magazine.
So who won? Here’s a sneak peek at some more
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Pretty Connected Backstage at 3.1 Phillip Lim
20Feb10
Post by Melissa Udoff
“Uptown Debbie Harry” served as the inspiration for Phillip Lim at the designer’s 3.1 Phillip Lim Fall/Winter 2010 Collection. “This is a youthful, rebellious look that exudes a strong sense of confidence. Energy radiates within the girls through their makeup with eyes that have a bit of a rock and roll feel,” said designer Phillip Lim. Unlike the infamous Mrs. Harry, this Debbie is not exactly the leather-clad, hard-edged girl of a Blondie video. She has a look that’s classic yet modern, polished but with a hints of rebellion. She’s definitely got an edge but it’s more unexpected.
HAIR: Lead Stylist Odile Gilbert for PHYTO
Taking inspiration from this altered state of Debbie, famed hairstylist Odile Gilbert, created a look that was both refined yet Rock & Roll. Long, voluminous waves had just enough fluff and feather to invoke the spirit of Ms. Harry. Using all Phyto products Gilbert applied Intense Volume Mousse and created volume by blowdrying hair upside down. She then used a curling iron to create soft waves and finished with Volume Actif Hair Spray for hold, and #7 Hydrating Cream to seal the ends.
MAKEUP: Lead Stylist Lisa Butler for NARS Cosmetics
“This look has many layers,” said NARS Cosmetic’s lead artist Lisa Butler. “The eyes are punchy and edgy while the skin was kept healthy and glowing. The lips are a soft, sheer pink for the elegant punk-rock princess style that Phillip was looking for.” NARS Cosmetics accomplished their goal, keeping the models looking youthful and glowing with light lips but captured the edge in the eyes with a smokier look.
Here’s how to get the look:
FACE
- Riviera Multiple
- Douceur Blush (NEW for Fall 2010); try Lovejoy or Madly Blush for a similar effect
- Luxor Multiple
EYES
- Abyssinia Single Eyeshadow
- Nymphea Single Eyeshadow
- Coconut Grove Single Eyeshadow (NEW for Fall 2010); try Bali Single Eyeshadow for a similar effect
- London Eyeliner Pencil
LIPS
- Bangkok Pure Matte Lipstick (NEW for Fall 2010); try Sex Machine Velvet Matte Lip Pencil for a similar effect
NAILS: Lead Stylist Angi Wingle used CND Nail Polish
Angi Wingle completed the refined rocker look on nails with a French manicure using Creamy Cameo and Gold Chrome tips.
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Pretty Connected Backstage at Peter Som
17Feb10
Everyone was pretty in purple backstage for Peter Som’s Fall 2010 fashion show at Milk Studios.
HAIR: Lead Hair Stylist Laurent Philippon for Bumble and Bumble
Inspired by Steven Meisel’s photography in the ‘90s, Laurent Philippon created simple straight lines for the hairstyle to balance the vibrant mix of colors and textures coming from Som’s collection, and the bold purple lip from MAC. Using all Bumble and Bumble products, Laurent saturated locks in ‘Prep’ prior to straightening, then flat ironed in sections, misting in ‘Does It All Styling Spray’ to create a bone straight look with a sleek middle part.
MAKEUP: Lead Makeup Artist, Tom Pecheux for M.A.C
“The look was uptown girl, meets Woodstock, a shimmery golden eye to contradict the deep, dark, purple lip.” -Tom Pecheux
EYES:
- Studio Sculpt Concealer – applied over the eyelid
- Set Powder in Invisible – powdered over the eye area to set concealer
- Pigment in with Legal – swept over the concealed eyelid from lash to brow and in the inner eye corner
- Iridescent Powder in Silver Dusk – lightly appliet to the inner eye corner and under the brow Bone
- Studio Fix Lash – applied to top and bottom lash
FACE:
- Studio Sculpt SPF Foundation – applied all over the face
- Set Powder in Invisible – brushed over the skin to more
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My Packing List for Hawaii
29Dec09
Part of my New Years resolutions is to be more adventurous, so on Christmas day I booked a trip to Hawaii for New Years. I traded in NYC snow for Kona (and eventually Maui) sunshine!
My trips two weeks, so I packed the essentials for my paradise vacation:
- Shiseido Suncare Refreshing Sun Protection Spray SPF 16 - 150ml/5 fl.oz. $28.00
- Sponge Ladi Avokanto – 50ml/1.7 fl.oz. $100
- Whish Flawless Ingrown Hair Serum – 35ml/1.1 fl.oz. $22.50
- Macadamia Natural Oil Rejuvenating Shampoo – 300ml/10 fl.oz. $18
- Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Treatment – 4.2oz/$36, .35oz/$6
- Macadamia Natural Oil Nourishing Leave-In Cream – 300ml/10 fl.oz. $26
- Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Infused Comb – $12
- Vichy Apres Soleil Daily Milky Care – 150ml
- Tweezerman Hot For Dots Mini Slant Tweezer – $15
- Hard Candy Just Nail Polish in Pretty in Punk (pink), Frenzy (teal), and Splendid (yellow). 10.3ml/.35 fl.oz. $5
- Ken Paves Travel Nano Silver Tourmaline Ceramic 1 inch Plate Flat Iron – $59.95
- Estee Lauder Nutritious Vita-Mineral Liquid Foundation SPF 10 – 30ml/1. fl.oz LIQ. $33.50
- Avalon Organics Bath & Shower Gel in Peppermint – 350ml/12 fl.oz. $10.95
- Upper Canada Hand & Body Lotion – 360ml/12 fl.oz
More in depth review to come, but for now I need to catch a flight!
Affiliation: Sponge, Whish, Macadamia Natural Oil, Hard Candy, Ken Paves, and Upper Canada products we’re sent to me by a company representative for the purpose of this blog. Estee Lauder was given to me by a company rep. for a previous blog I wrote for; Shiseido I received in a gift bag. I was under no obligation to write this review for any of these brands.











