A fun little (expensive) trip to Bergdorf Goodman...

What a beautiful day in NYC! Sunshine and cool breezes... One particular  breeze blew me right into Bergdorf while I was passing the time before an appt.  Ah... the smell of expensiveness wafted right up to my nosy nose as I made my way downstairs to the Beauty floor. Now as many of you know, Bergdorf's aint cheap and the products they carry are not your everyday Sephora brands.  As I came down the escalator, a lovely woman named Fifi stopped me and asked me if I had ever heard of Natura Bisse from Spain.  Well, being the beauty/skincare/makeup whore that I am, I gasped and said "No... but I would love to hear more about it!!"...  
The next 45 minutes was a blur, but I can tell you this. These products are absolutely luxurious. We tried creams and serums and eye creams and I finally fell in love with their Sheer Creme named the "The Cure".  It's an anti-aging moisturizer with SPF 20 and "self-adapting" pigment.  It looks like a foundation mousse and adds a hint of glowy color to your skin which is nice when you dont want to wear foundation at all.  The self adapting pigment works on every skin tone so keep that in mind.  
My skin can be very dry especially with the change of seasons and when I applied it, my skin brightened and thanked me dearly for the much need moisture.  It felt so good!  Now, I may have been hallucinating but I could have sworn my face plumped and looked ages younger but I have been known to imagine such things after an afternoon Pinot Grigio.
So, the kicker is that it costs.........wait for it...........wait for it................... 
$160 dollars!  YES.... I KNOW (stop yelling at me)!!! But I only have one face and I'm always ready for the next big thing even if it means I can't eat for a few weeks.. (thank God Im juice-fasting this week)!
Ok, so I will use my new Face care and will let you know the results over the next few weeks.  But remember, that is why Im here Glams! I am more than happy to be your Guinea pig when it comes to BEAUTY!!!  Stay tuned...
http://shop.naturabisse.com

Armani rocks my world once again!!

Happy Friday everyone! Its a beautiful day here in New York City and Im loving the sunshine!  This weeks  makeup adventure included a shoot with the one an only Fran Lebowitz.  For those of you who aren't familiar, she is a best known for her sardonic social commentary on American life through her New York sensibilities and was a writer for Vanity Fair.  I had a great time with her as she is quite a character. We filmed as part of a documentary about her life in NY and the director was none other than Mr. Martin Scorsese. Yeah.. I know... Can you say WOW?  I dont have any pics yet but as soon I do I will post.
So we had a 4 hour break between scenes so I sauntered over to Saks Fifth Avenue to pick up my favorite foundation. GEORGIO ARMANI.  This is the foundation most respected in the industry and for good reason. It is just the best and feels amazing on your skin. It is silicon-based so it looks youthful when applied so be prepared for the oncoming compliments.  Now it ain't cheap by ANY means but SO WELL WORTH IT!! Best foundation hands-down.


I found my favorite eyebrow pencil ever! Yes ever! 
The Georgio Armani brow defining pencil is just... (shiver) awesome! Great staying power and smooth in application. Must-have!
I also picked up their Blushing fabric second skin blush which is creme based and ever-so-easy to apply. 
Now this product is great for those of you who want a very super-natural-just-came-in--from-the-cold-and-my-cheeks-are-rosy look. It truly blends in effortlessly and looks uber natural. Honestly its not my personal fave but I would recommend for the upcoming spring months.  Its a great product!
So if you haven't tried Armani, please do. They actually have some amazing products and I am a fan. Have a great weekend Glams!!

Tyra and Andre and Valente ..oh my!!

GLAMS, glams, glams! So this week has been truly fabulous and super busy!  On Monday, I had the opportunity to work on a Tyra Banks shoot and was assigned the lovely task of beating the faces of her lovely and fabulous staff at Bankable Enterprises.  It was a long but fabulous day and yes.. I met Tyra and Andre Leon Talley...lol.  I actually got to touch Mr. Andre up during his shoot too..heehee.. "Meghan darling, please make me gorgeous!!" He and I also got the chance to chat about the fashion world and the ANTM show which he is currently a judge.  He is so over the top and I loved every millisecond of my time with him.  I also spent some time with Tyra's makeup artist Valente Frazier who is the absolute nicest person.  I send a huge shoutout and hug to my bestie Adaku Okpi who produced the whole shoot and made it all happen. MUAH!
Here are some pics from the day:
My makeup setup...

Valente Frazier and me...

Left to right Me, Adaku Okpi (Tyra Shoot Producer and Bankable Staff), Kelly Keelo (Bankable Staff), Beagy Zielinski (The Stylist)

Me hard at work...

By the way, I had the pleasure to watch Tyra at work and damn that woman knows how to work it!!  She was impeccable and lovely to meet.

Check out the pics on www.tyra.com soon...

Nothing small about E.L.F.

Monday, Monday..  SO i receive my shipment from ELF and again I was truly thrilled with what I received and more importantly the cost..lol.
Glams..They really have quality products and I love, love, love their eyeliners! Rich and pigmented just the way I like em and they go o smooth which is perfect for smudging.
The pressed powder can easily rival my Laura Mercier Foundation powder so that went directly into my personal makeup case and back into my purse.  Bravo E.L.F!!  They have made a fan out of me!

NYC Fashion Week

Happy Monday and what a Monday it was!! I worked on the Ecliptica fashion show this morning and have some great things to share with you all. SO the lead makeup artist was Javier Romero and the look he designed was a beautiful shimmery smokey plum eye with highlighting and a very nude lip.
The models were stunning of course and after a brief demo we went to work recreating the look.
One of the models I worked on had these huge stunning blue eyes so the smokiness really worked for her. Here is the video of the show http://vimeo.com/9489081
Here's the best part! The makeup was provided to us by E.L.F. (www.eyeslipface.com) and they were more than generous with the products.  Now, I am vaguely familiar with E.L.F. and am aware that they are on the rise and VERY affordable (as in ridiculously affordable - everything is like $1 or $3 dollars) but what I didn't know was that the products are really great!
So for the runway look, we used a mineralized shadow in ROYAL

and it was GORGEOUS! All over the eye and a bit underneath. Really beautiful.
We used a beautiful Blush Bronzer Duo which is a must-have. 

and a nude lip and gloss. with a highlighter on the cheekbones.

I have to say that I was impressed by this line and definitely recommend you check it out!  The show was flawless and the girls were stunning.  It was beautiful.  

Until the next time Glams!! xoxoxo

We're back! And the eyes have it!

OK y'all, I have been slacking on my pimpin but I am back! Had a bit of a personal crisis but life does go on right?
I have been playing a lot with eye liners lately..  liquid eye liner, gel eye liner and pencil eye liner. Which to choose you ask?  Well, it depends on two things; your skill/patience AND your desired look.
Lets say you want a smudgy, smokey eye... use pencil and smudge it.  Now, you can also do that with a gel liner but work quickly because it dries even more quickly.  If you want a more clean classic cat eye then you are going to want to use a liquid liner or gel.  A pencil can also be used but you will not achieve the same sharpness.
My favorites?  Well, here we go!

Gel liner:  I have 2 favorites. Clinique and Stila Smudge Pots
The benefit is once applied, they DO NOT MOVE!
Have to love it!


Liquid eyeliner: Well you may be a bit suprised by this by I LOVE Sephora's version.  You must have a steady hand and practice but once you get it, it looks gorgeous!


 Last but not least.... Good ole' eye pencils...  Great for lining the eye and tight-lining (inside the eye line).  My ultimate favorite is MAC... you can't go wrong...



So there you have it.  Eye liner 101..  If you have any questions please comment and I will get back to you with some customized tips.  OK Glams! Until the next post. Be beautiful inside and out!

Happy Holidays!!

OK, so I have been M.I.A for a few weeks but for good reason. My dog has been extremely ill these past few weeks and I have literally been caring her back to life so forgive the lapse. The good news is that she is doing a bit better every day.  Please pray for her and keep your fingers crossed that she survives this nightmare!
Ok, life does go on and I will to. Thanks for your kind wishes!
So the holiday season is well underway and I have a few tips for your beauty preservation during the season.  Lets talk about what you have in your bag....
When attending an evening out whether you it be a holiday party or some other event, you MUST bring your touchup powder and your touchup gloss/lipstick.  The TWO most important thing in your purse...I wouldn't be caught dead without them so here are a few of my faves....
Since a nice vibrant lip is in style you must have something that pops! I wanna see pinks and reds and fuchsias dammit. Do not be afraid to ear these lustrous colors because you know what?  It looks hot and daring and insanely gorgeous!  Whether you are fair or darker skinned, there is a color for you.
And powders do not necessarily have to be the same powder you applied before you left the house. You want something to control the shine and mattify your skin.
I LOVE Laura Mercier Foundation powders and love the full yet natural coverage they provide.


NARS makes a great pressed powder as well. Check them out at www.sephora.com

Now onto Glosses and lip sticks....
MY personal favorite gloss is by NARS and I actually love ALL of their shades. AND believe me or not my favorite lipsticks are by good ole L'oreal.. Tawny is the perfect nude shade if you're doing a dark smokey eye.. They have gorgeous colors and they LAST!! Check them out at your local drug store.

So between you face and your lips you will be good for any holiday event or party or even while your shopping for that perfect gift for someone special. I wish you all a FABULOUS, GLAMMED UP HOLIDAY!!!  XOXO