These are my picks for 2012 Golden Globe Red Carpet beauty. These looks can be easily achieved for most everyone. Contact me today for your beautiful red carpet look with a makeup lesson or application for any occassion or just for fun.
EMMA STONE - her peaches and cream skin, chic cat eye smokey eye and perfect lips = EFFORTLESS CHIC - YSL Rouge Pure Shine No. 11 Pink Diamond
KATE WINSLET - beautiful full brows and flawless lips - AGELESS BEAUTY - Lancôme Rouge Love Lipstick in Delicate Lace (available February 2012)
DIANNA ARGON - dewy satin skin and classic eyes with the most amazing red lip - MAKEUP PERFECTION. L’Oréal Paris Infallible Le Rouge in Bold Bordeaux
ZOOEY DESCHANEL - beautiful ivory skin, dark tresses and thick faux lashes make a captivating entrance - MODERN RETRO- Rimmel London Lasting Finish Intense Wear Lipstick in Nude Pink.
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This antioxidant-enriched formulation evens out skin tone and reduces the appearance of pores, fine lines, and wrinkles for flawless looking skin. This water-resistant gel also works to lock in moisture and prevent shine. Flawless Complexion Gel glides on smooth and can be worn alone or under any powder or foundation. You'll love this gel! $20.00
Yellow Fix for sallow complexions
Red Fix for red complexions
Medium for most all beige skin tones.
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Sugar Lip Scrub + Vo-lip-tuous Lipid Serum $24 set
Dehydrated, chapped lips? Try my Sugar Lip Scrub - leaves your lips refreshed and kissably soft. Sugar is great to exfoliate the lips for renewed softness. Partner with Vo-lip-tuous Lipid Serum to Plump Up Your Pout. Designed to restore collagen and hydrate lips, filling creases around the mouth – without Botox or needles. The result is plumper, smoother and more conditioned lips.
offering premier makeup + hair for New Year's Eve 2012 to discerning clients at THE HUTTON HOTEL NASHVILLE- starting at 12 noon - contact me for direct bookings for both hair and makeup or either - book early as I will have only a few hourly avails.
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Every beauty product has an expiration date and some are shorter-lived than others once you pop the top. Rather than wait for your products to crust, discolor or give off a strange odor, make a point to spring (and FALL!) clean your cosmetics bag every season. This will keep you organized and remind you to weed out mascaras and liquid eyeliners that potentially contain harmful bacteria (this is especially critical if you’re a contact lens wearer) or worn-out lipsticks that have become dried out with the passage of time.
Mascara and Liquid Liner: Lifespan 3 months
A wand or wet brush can harbor all sorts of bacteria, especially if they’ve been shared with others (a no-no by all accounts, but some women still take the risk). Although formulations typically contain preservatives that are gentle enough for use near the eyes, the fact that they are continually exposed to germs gives them the shortest shelf life of all. A word to the wise: Don’t ever add water or saliva to dried-out mascara or you will introduce even more bacteria to the equation.
TIP: If you have a mascara brush you especially are fond of that is hard to toss – you can reuse if you sterilze by cleaning in hot soapy water and cleaning with alcohol – then dip into your brand new mascara tube to apply. Make sure you put the original brush back into the tube and close tightly to save product – and reclean the mascara brush and dry on paper towel daily. Toss these after a few months of use.
Foundation: Lifespan 1 to 2 years
Your foundation is only as clean as your fingers, which you are usually forced to dip into formulas that are packaged in pots or open bottles. Use a clean foundation brush or sponge to apply your makeup – after transfering to the back of your hand or a clean palette for optimum sterile use. Tubes, pumps and sprays are ideal too. It’s the “double dipping” into your products that contaminate and spread germs.
Powder Blushes and Shadows: Lifespan 2 to 3 years
These don’t harbor as many microorganisms as their liquid counterparts, but the applicators, brushes and sponges you use to apply them should be cleaned once a week with a mild shampoo. I like disposable eyeshadow applicators and qtip eyeshadow applicators you use once and toss.
Lipstick, Gloss and Liner: Lifespan 2 to 3 years
You’ll know when your most loyal lip products have gone sour—they’ll dry out, discolor and change smell or taste. You might wear out your liner before it goes bad, since sharpening it regularly helps germs from accumulating.
Nail Polish: Lifespan 1 year
Some say the trick to resuscitating old nail polish is to mix it with a little nail polish remover (one of few beauty products that lasts indefinitely) to thin it out. We say buy a new bottle and save yourself the trouble of dealing with a clumpy, separated mess.
Perfume and Body Fragrances: Lifespan 1 to 6 years
An acidic, vinegar-like smell is a sign that a scent should be tossed in the trash, unless you like smelling like salad. Spray-on formulas generally last longer because less air enters the bottle (air causes a fragrance’s composition to change).
***To get the most mileage from your investments, store them away from heat—a cool, dry place far removed from the sun is your best bet. And, of course, always recycle the containers whenever possible.
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I love a great lip balm, butter, treatment - especially adding to my night regime in the winter months to help my parched pout! Licking, biting, chaping wind, sun, dry heated air offer a host of trouble to our skin, including our lips. Don't neglect this essential product for your daily kit either - adding one with an SPF for day is an added bonus. Adding a lip treatment for night really helps your smoochability all day long. Try these!
TIP: Keep a little stash of night goodies in your side table or in a basket near your bed. I like to keep face wipes, lip treatment, hand cream, foot cream, my night time face cream for my nightly beauty rituals.
Fresh Kissing Ritual - Another Sephora set. A two-piece set for beautifully tinted, kissably soft lips. This is one of my go-to products I like to give as gifts too. Softly scrub then moisturize and treat :)
Rosebud Perfume Co. Minted Rose Lip Balm - Created specially for Sephora, this cult-favorite, minty, multi-purpose lip balm soothesdry lips, calms and heals irritation, and soothes the sting of minor burns. Try dabbing on dry elbows or knees to condition, and relieve dryness.
EOS Organic Lip Balm - Cute packaging and packed with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, soothing shea butter and jojoba oil, eos keeps your lips moist, soft and moisturizing, flavors include summer fruit, honeysuckle honeydue, sweet mint and vanilla bean. I love the sweet mint!
LaROCCA Lip Shield Multi-Active Lip Balm - SO LUXURIOUS is what I say. I love this product. This is what their site says: Defend against Germs with LaRocca Skincare's Multi-Active Natural Lip Balm is the ultimate in lip treatments. This balm, made with Hyaluronic Acid and Camu Camu, is specifically formulated to deeply moisturize and nourish the skin while helping in protecting against germs and bacteria.
BLISTEX Deep Renewal - Deep Renewal is the anti-aging lip treatment that's clinically-proven to reduce visible signs of aging, deliver superb moisturization, and promote lasting lip health and vitality with consistent use. With over 13 different lip products you're bound to find a few that you have to have in every pocket.
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What's new in my makeup arsenal? Well, in my personal makeup bag - for those quick seconds I have between clients' beauty sessions - these are a few products I use consistently - they work for me and I'm an Over 40 Woman - you need to give these a try - at ANY age.
GIORGIO ARMANI LASTING SILK UV COMPACT - LUXURY. I use this throughout the day - technically a foundation (use wet or dry). Formulated for normal to oily skin. Even though I am Over 40, I tend to oil up during the day. Velvety and soft coverage. A very high UV protection to preserve from premature ageing signs thanks to SPF 34 and PA+++ 8-hour resistant veil & color.
TIP: NOT SUITABLE FOR PHOTOSHOOTS due to the high SPF content. Pricey, but you're worth it :)
MAKE UP FOR EVER AQUA CREAM - I especially love the colors Pink Beige, Taupe and Peach - they're super lustrous and waterproof - I use these as a base also for powder eyeshadow for a quick night look. They go on smooth and resist smearing or fading. This entire line is PERFECTION. These come in 22 amazing shades - and you can use them on your cheeks and lips too.
TIP: make sure to use an eye cream to moisturize your eye area prior to using - these creams dry quickly and stay put. A little goes a long way.
LANCOME TEINT MIRACLE INSTANT RETOUCH PEN - This is about the best pen I have used so far that actually has coverage and not just "lightener" for the undereye area. I, of course, use my concealer in the morning and use this portable pen thru the day - its highly pigmented, very hydrating and covers. I'm a huge fan of LANCOME products - anyone that knows me knows this :)
TIP: pat don't rub the concealer into the corner of your eye to about 1/2 across under your eye - this covers without that "racoon" eye look - a little dab will do ya.
LANCOME L'ABSOLU ROUGE LIPSTICK - I cannot say enough about this lipstick - (I told you I loved this brand) it is so nurturing, hydrating and lasts - a very creamy lipstick that is beautiful - comes in 28 amazing shades. Infused with moisture-boosting Pro-Xylane™, lips stay moist, soft and comfortable for up to 8 hours. Antioxidant-rich Vitamin E and SPF 12 help keep lips safe from environmental aggressors. Perfect formula for anyone wanting anti-aging benefits. My personal favorite color is Berry Noir - for the winter and holidays - a perfect cranbery (blue) red.
TIP: to keep your lipstick from bleeding - apply foundation to your lips as well as your face - powder lightly then line and fill in your lips with a complimenting or matching lip pencil - sharpen it every single time you use to ensure a perfect pout.
BEAT THE WINTER BLAHS - PICK UP SOMETHING NEW TODAY FOR YOUR WINTER BEAUTY - AND NEVER BE AFRAID OF A LITTLE COLOR - IT'S MAKEUP - SO HAVE FUN :)
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One of the most frequently asked questions I have are regarding "COVERAGE" - undereye circles, birthmarks, rosacea, TATOOS, scars, etc. There are obviously a ton of coverage products specific for each - tatoo coverage, undereye concealer and such.
Now there is ONE product that is SO highly pigmented, comes in a myriad of colors AND is waterproof when set with just a dab of powder - and I have it in my kit. SO powerfully concentrated, just a small pin-drop is all that’s needed for many kinds of skin discoloration coverages. $35.99
This is a VERY lightweight product - and the coverage is MAJOR - so you only need a very teeny tiny pin drop to cover and it's buildable. No need to reapply AND waterproof with a light powder setting - WOW!
Beautiful Susan, a lovely client I recently did makeup for - this is a VERY light patting of KEROMASK under her eye - completely covered and noticeably brighter.
Alright, I'm hearing you loud and clear out there! I get a lot of requests for adult acne solutions. How can you possibly have ACNE in your 30s and 40s, you ask??? It's a VERY common problem and there are a TON of products promising to help you tame the acne beast and separate you from your dollars. I've researched potions, lotions, oils, scrubs, treatments, YOU NAME IT.
In talking to many of my skincare and makeup guru friends - one name comes up consistently with glowing reviews and results - BLEMISH + AGE DEFENSE by Skinceuticals.
All I can say is - save yourself hours + months on end of purchasing yet another acne system, running to that dermotologist, buying more prescription lotion etc. and give this little bottle of serum a go. I have seen miracles on many of my clients who really were at their wits end trying EVERYTHING on the market.
REVIEW: It's powerful and economical - you only need a teeny drop on the areas affected - and to have it clear up acne AND be beneficial for anti-aging - 2 in 1 - I like dual acting products. Very soothing and non greasy. $78.00
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A LITTLE BEFORE & AFTER- a recent makeover for a bride's grandmother for her wedding day. She graciously allowed me to do her makeup and showcase her before & after. These are unretouched iPhone images. I used the COVER FX SKIN PREP and other professional makeup products for her makeover. AMAZING!
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As a beauty artist, I'm privy to many new products for all skin types and needs. I have to say, there are some remarkable new anti-aging products out on the market today - that WORK. I recently found the product line COVER FX and their amazing primer product SKIN PREP FX. This is like caviar to your skin - without the smell...or price. Matter of fact, their entire line is amazing.
I use this now on my 40-something face and highly recommend this to all of my clients over a "certain age" - it blurs the lines and nourishes your skin, as well as extending the life of your makeup.RUN DONT WALK!
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