Glams! I am so sorry for not being around for the past month but I have been blogging for AOL and haven't had a chance to get back to my own thing! Please forgive me and know that I am BACK!!!
I have so much to tell you.. There are some great products to share about and I will be doing that this week. Stay tuned...
XOXOXOXO
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
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Friday, May 28, 2010
Blotters that Bronze!
Summer. Sun. Balmy nights. Warm rain. Sand if you can find it. Good times right? Well as wonderful as they are they can also mean oily, shiny skin. I'm not a fan of the disco ball face so Im always on the lookout for remedies to help me out. I have found that blotting papers do the trick when you want a fresh face by midday. There are hundreds of brands but one that has really caught my eye is by Mai Couture.
They have blotting papers that BRONZE! Yes not only can you blot and absorb the shininess that plagues us but will leave a lovely bronze shimmery powder behind for the continuous glow. They also make blotting paper that has blush. Love love love! This is a must-have item Glams and here's where to find them:
www.maicouture.com
They have blotting papers that BRONZE! Yes not only can you blot and absorb the shininess that plagues us but will leave a lovely bronze shimmery powder behind for the continuous glow. They also make blotting paper that has blush. Love love love! This is a must-have item Glams and here's where to find them:
www.maicouture.com
The UGLY truth about beauty...
WARNING:
This post is not a beauty post but certainly more important. However, I will return to my regular beauty post in a few days. Right now, I have an important issue to discuss. Please stop here if you don't want to hear some awful truths.
As you know, it's my job to be as educated as possible about the products I use on my self and on my clients because its important -Just like its important to know where your food came from. We shop more carefully now because we cant always trust what we're buying and therefore must do our best to be responsible for we put in our mouths and our bodies. As far as I'm concerned, this also applies to the beauty industry. Every product we use; from what we use on our hair, our skin, our nails must all be considered the same way we look over a tomato before we add it to our cart and ultimately our bodies. We have to be socially responsible here too.
One of the most important issues to me personally (and we all have important issues that we support) is animal cruelty. I can't express to you how it makes me feel to know this is happening every day but I do my part to make a difference and am asking the same of you. Outside of my profession in makeup, I spend alot of effort helping animals (I work with a rescue in my area and support many organizations) and educate people about the horrors that these animals are subjected to. Its sad and ignorant and I wont get into details here but Im sure most of you are aware of whats happens. Its abhorrent.
Animal testing is just not ok by ANY means and so unnecessary! It's 2010 and we are still doing this crap? It's ridiculous that we claim to be intelligent and superior yet we bully and torture living creatures on this planet. I mean, seriously... it makes me crazy.
The good part is that we can all do our part to help. One of the many ways we can help is convincing these large corporations to stop this barbaric way of testing. If we continue to support these companies they will continue to operate this way. Luckily, more and more companies are moving away from animal testing and for that I am so glad, but there still many that continue to test. Its unbelievable.
What I am asking is this. Buy what you want but at least be aware and educated about these companies and the products they sell us. Personally, I need to know if a particular product (may it be makeup, soap, shampoo, detergent, etc) is the result of some poor animal suffering excruciating torture. I cant support it and I wont. Animals are precious and do not deserve to be tortured for the sake of our beauty or any other reason.
Please click on the link below to review the list of companies that are currently still testing on animals. Whatever you decide is completely up to you but at least you know. The truth isn't always pretty and sometimes it hurts but its better to know, in my opinion.
We have to speak for the animals that can not speak for themselves. Please pass this on.
Companies that DO TEST on animals
This post is not a beauty post but certainly more important. However, I will return to my regular beauty post in a few days. Right now, I have an important issue to discuss. Please stop here if you don't want to hear some awful truths.
As you know, it's my job to be as educated as possible about the products I use on my self and on my clients because its important -Just like its important to know where your food came from. We shop more carefully now because we cant always trust what we're buying and therefore must do our best to be responsible for we put in our mouths and our bodies. As far as I'm concerned, this also applies to the beauty industry. Every product we use; from what we use on our hair, our skin, our nails must all be considered the same way we look over a tomato before we add it to our cart and ultimately our bodies. We have to be socially responsible here too.
One of the most important issues to me personally (and we all have important issues that we support) is animal cruelty. I can't express to you how it makes me feel to know this is happening every day but I do my part to make a difference and am asking the same of you. Outside of my profession in makeup, I spend alot of effort helping animals (I work with a rescue in my area and support many organizations) and educate people about the horrors that these animals are subjected to. Its sad and ignorant and I wont get into details here but Im sure most of you are aware of whats happens. Its abhorrent.
Animal testing is just not ok by ANY means and so unnecessary! It's 2010 and we are still doing this crap? It's ridiculous that we claim to be intelligent and superior yet we bully and torture living creatures on this planet. I mean, seriously... it makes me crazy.
The good part is that we can all do our part to help. One of the many ways we can help is convincing these large corporations to stop this barbaric way of testing. If we continue to support these companies they will continue to operate this way. Luckily, more and more companies are moving away from animal testing and for that I am so glad, but there still many that continue to test. Its unbelievable.
What I am asking is this. Buy what you want but at least be aware and educated about these companies and the products they sell us. Personally, I need to know if a particular product (may it be makeup, soap, shampoo, detergent, etc) is the result of some poor animal suffering excruciating torture. I cant support it and I wont. Animals are precious and do not deserve to be tortured for the sake of our beauty or any other reason.
Please click on the link below to review the list of companies that are currently still testing on animals. Whatever you decide is completely up to you but at least you know. The truth isn't always pretty and sometimes it hurts but its better to know, in my opinion.
We have to speak for the animals that can not speak for themselves. Please pass this on.
Companies that DO TEST on animals “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” - GHANDI
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Illuminate me...
Happy Hump Day!
Many of you are familiar with the infamous Orgasm line by NARS... Well the gloss has been a staple in my own makeup bag for years and the blusher has never let me down. The multi stick has worked wonders but the newest member of the Orgasm family has really impressed me. The Orgasm Illuminator is just splendid! Its a complexion enhancer that gives you that extra je-ne-sais-quoi... and its fabulous!
It has gold, peach and pink tones AND its sheer and luminous so it really wakes up your face.
Its easily applied to the cheekbone, down the bridge of your nose, and right on your brow bone, it really gives a lovely warm sheen without looking like a discoball.. You can mix it with your foundation or use it alone. I love it and you will too! Let me know what you think!
Many of you are familiar with the infamous Orgasm line by NARS... Well the gloss has been a staple in my own makeup bag for years and the blusher has never let me down. The multi stick has worked wonders but the newest member of the Orgasm family has really impressed me. The Orgasm Illuminator is just splendid! Its a complexion enhancer that gives you that extra je-ne-sais-quoi... and its fabulous!
It has gold, peach and pink tones AND its sheer and luminous so it really wakes up your face.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
The Makeup Show 2010
....Where to begin? Ok...(deep breath) so I may have mentioned that I was attending the Makeup Show today and baby what a day it was... My friend Jennifer and I took the Show by storm and set out bright and early to purchase and conquer.
At Stila we got some of their new Smudgesticks which are fantastic and stay put! We then moseyed over to Model in a Bottle and purchased their setting spray which keeps your makeup in place all day. I will be trying that tomorrow and will let you know... We also spent some time at Hakuhodo and I went a little batty for their brushes. They are from Japan and only available online BUT they make the absolute best brushes in the industry. Jennifer and I couldn't stop touching the bristles and eventually gave in to purchasing a few for a mere billion dollars (seriously these brushes are not cheap at all, but so worth it especially if you are a Makeup Artist). I even met the owners son and begged him to hire me as their US rep...in exchange for brushes of course..lol.
The M.A.C. stop had their new body paints and had nearly naked models as canvases.. Amazing work! Shout out to Bradford!!xoxo
At Korres we got the most amazing Guava body butter ever! It smells fantastic and feels like you've drenched you skin in some kind of magic.. I've always loved their products especially because they use natural extract formulations and they work!
At Dermologica, we met Catherine who was absolutely lovely and gave us some great samples. Cant wait to try them!
After a once-round, we decided to sit in on a Makeup Forever seminar on their Aqua Eyes products - which I love because they truly are waterproof and they come in gorgeous colors!
Embryolisse was present with their amazing Lait-Creme Concentre.. I have heard so much about this product from other Makeup Artists so I decided to give it a try. This is another product I will get back to you on but I have a good feeling about it already. Its a face moisturizer which is supposed to create a "natural barrier" to protect the skin. Stay tuned for a review...
Around 230pm I ran into Valente (from the Tyra.com shoot, remember?) and took him back over to Hakuhodo so he could experience the brush-gasm we had earlier. He of course loved them too and while I was there I bought four more (costing the equivalent of a college tuition) and we all left happily ever after... and somewhat in shock at what had transpired within my wallet. Jennifer gave me a good "SNAP OUT OF IT" slap and after I threw myself on the floor in hysterics I soldiered on as if never happened. : )
So obviously I could go on but its just too much to pack into this post. However, Im happy to give you more details about the products featured so leave me a comment if you like.
All in all, it was an amazing day! We had a ball, spent too much money, got fantastic products, made fun of the attendees who showed up in full drag makeup as if that were normal for a Sunday afternoon, and ate the most delicious mac and cheese at Cafeteria afterwards. Yes, today was a good day!
Have a great week!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Lashes make me happy!
Hey Glams! What a busy week but Im back!
OK so I have two products that I must tell you about... So I was in Bergdorfs again and had the pleasure of meeting a fantastic new friend Joseph at the Chanel counter. We chatted for quite a bit about our favorite products and tricks of the trade. Well, Joseph told me about what-is-now-my-favorite product ever and I ran to Duane Reade to buy it! Glams... may I stress that you all must get the Natural Angel Lash Extender Fibers!! This product is under the radar but a new staple in my kit and my personal morning routine. OK so they are tiny fibers that you apply to your lashes after mascara and BAM!!! Thick luscious lashes magically appear! I mean WOW... Its a great alternative to fake lashes and they look amazing! You can get them at your local drug store and they cost about $7. I cant tell you how much I love them! If you cant find them let me know....
My second new fave is the Chanel Bronze Universel.
This is my summer staple and Im officially in love. Its not a liquid or a powder but something in between and it gives you and amazing natural glow. Truly a must-have! It costs about $45 but will last for many months. Its fantastic for a more natural makeup Glam and smells nice too.
I also bought the Cle de Peau concealer which a client of mine raved about but I haven't tried it yet so I will save that review for the next post.
Tomorrow Im off to The Makeup Show with my friend Jennifer and I will have so much to tell you! Im so excited I may not sleep...
A big hug and shout out to Joseph and much Glam love to all of you! Have a great weekend.
XOXO
OK so I have two products that I must tell you about... So I was in Bergdorfs again and had the pleasure of meeting a fantastic new friend Joseph at the Chanel counter. We chatted for quite a bit about our favorite products and tricks of the trade. Well, Joseph told me about what-is-now-my-favorite product ever and I ran to Duane Reade to buy it! Glams... may I stress that you all must get the Natural Angel Lash Extender Fibers!! This product is under the radar but a new staple in my kit and my personal morning routine. OK so they are tiny fibers that you apply to your lashes after mascara and BAM!!! Thick luscious lashes magically appear! I mean WOW... Its a great alternative to fake lashes and they look amazing! You can get them at your local drug store and they cost about $7. I cant tell you how much I love them! If you cant find them let me know....
My second new fave is the Chanel Bronze Universel.
This is my summer staple and Im officially in love. Its not a liquid or a powder but something in between and it gives you and amazing natural glow. Truly a must-have! It costs about $45 but will last for many months. Its fantastic for a more natural makeup Glam and smells nice too.I also bought the Cle de Peau concealer which a client of mine raved about but I haven't tried it yet so I will save that review for the next post.
Tomorrow Im off to The Makeup Show with my friend Jennifer and I will have so much to tell you! Im so excited I may not sleep...
A big hug and shout out to Joseph and much Glam love to all of you! Have a great weekend.
XOXO
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