All Dolled Up Makeup

Technique: Flawless Face with a J-Lo Glow

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= A FLAWLESS w/ a J-Lo Glow

Today, I decided to try something different from my everyday routine ... MAC Studio Fix Fluid.

So I grabbed my MAC Hyper Real Foundation in NC400 and my 188 Brush (the baby brother of the 187). I began with a moisturized face. Today I used Cetaphil Moisturizer Lotion and let in sit on my face about 15 min before I applied the makeup.

I poured about a nickle size of foundation on to the back of my hand. I took the 188 brush and dabbed it into the foundation just getting enough makeup on to the tips of the brush. Make sure not to pick up too much product on your brush.

I used the stippling technique to apply my foundation all over my face. And what a result! It gave me great coverage with a flawless finish.

Now when you use the stipple technique, all you have to do is just dab dab dab all over your face. I may just have to do a video tutorial on this. The main idea is just to stipple only all over and do not swirl.

I hope this make sense. LOL!!

The MAC Hyper Real foundation is a smooth pearlescent liquid foundation formulated to make the skin reflect a natural health and vibrancy. Giving you that J-Lo Glow.

Give it a shot ... you will not be disappointed.

Hello Kitty Launch Party 2/3/09

Here are some photos from the Hello Kitty Launch Party on 2/3/09 at the MAC store in the Roosevelt Field Mall in NY.

What a gorgeous collection. The cases are Super Cute!!!

I'll be purchasing my Hello Kitty stuff this coming weekend at the MAC Counter in Macy's of Manhassett. They are have a Hello Kitty Event all weekend. I'll be there with some of my girlfriends.

Hello Kitty Event @ Macy's Manhasset ... Will you be there???

With the long awaited Hello Kitty Collection being released in just 2 weeks,
I thought I'd give my NY Tri-State Area peeps a heads up:

February 19th - 21st (all day)
Macy's of Manhasset will be hosting their Hello Kitty Event.
View the Hello Kitty Collection and get a Makeover.

Call ahead to book your appointment 516-869-2264.
And don't forget to ask for David (my personal favorite MAC Artist).
I've already booked mine and I cant wait.

Do you think the collection will sell out faster than Barbie Loves MAC?
How much will you be spending on this collection?
What item do you think is a must have from this collection?

MAC + Hello Kitty = LOVE

Credit to www.specktra.net

Hello Kitty Mild, meet Hello Kitty Wild!
Sweet and innocent or out on the prowl:
when she’s good, she’s very good,
but when she’s bad, she’s unmistakably M·A·C!

The icon adored by millions around the world is causing a commotion with our special, limited-edition collection of colour, finishes, glitter and shine, and a fanciful the range of exclusive, It-Kitty accessories: The season’s most sought-after collectibles!

Lipstick (LE) - $14.00USD/$16.50CDN
Fashion Mews - Sheer pale lavendar
Strayin' - Description not available to me at this time
Fresh Brew - Creamed coffee (Lustre) (Permanent colour in LE packaging)
Big Bow - Sheer bright intense blue pink
Cutester - Sheer peachy pink with pearl
Most Popular - Sheer deep berry

Lipglass (LE) - $14.00USD/$16.50CDN
Nice to Be Nice - Sheer bright intense orange with pearl
Nice Kitty - Sheer neon pink with blue pearl
Mimmy - Light creamy pink with pink and gold pearl
Sweet Strawberry - Sheer berry with blue pearl
She Loves Candy - Pale blue pink with gold pearl
Fast Friends - Sheer bright intense purple with pearl

Tinted Lip Conditioners (LE) - $14.50USD/$17.50CDN
Pink Fish - Soft neutral pink
Popster - Lively coral pink

Eye Shadow Palettes X 4 (LE) - $38.00USD/$46.00CDN

Lucky Tom Palette
Stylin' - Mid-tone violet pearl with multi-dimensional pearl(LE)
Lucky Tom - Dark chocolate brown with gold pearl (LE)
Creme Royal - Yellow wheat gold (VP) (LE) (Repromote: Antiquitease Royal Assets: Metallic Palette
Paradisco (Permanent) - Soft bright pinky-coral with golden shimmer (Frost)

Too Dolly Palette
Too Dolly - Frosty mid-tone mint (LE)
Stately Black - Rich blue with silver sparkle (L) (LE) (Repromote: Antiquitease Royal Assets: Metallic Palette
Yogurt (Permanent) - Soft pale pink (Matte)
Romping (LE) - Rich magenta with pink pearlized pigments (Frost) (Repromote from C-Shock)

Pigments - $19.50USD/$23.50CDN
Milk - Frosty pale silvery pink (LE)
Deep Blue Green - Rich, deep bluish green (Pearl) (Pro repromote)

Reflects Glitter - $17.50USD/$23.50CDN
Reflects Very Pink - Sparkling fuschia pink (Pro repromote)
Reflects Blue - Sparkling blue (Pro repromote)

Glitter Liners (LE) - $16.50USD/$20.00CDN
Kitty Power - Pink with multi-dimensional glitter
Her Glitz - Blackended gold with multi-dimensional glitter
Glitterpuss - Orangey bronze with multi-dimensional glitter
Girl Groove - Clear/white teal reflects with multi-dimensional glitter

Beauty Powder Blush (LE) - $18.00USD/$22.00CDN
Tippy - Mid-tone blue pink
Fun & Games - Soft orange peach

Beauty Powders (LE) - $22.00USD/$26.50CDN
Pretty Baby - Soft sunny pink with gold (Repromote for Icon: Diana Ross)
Tahitian Sand - Soft coral peach (Repromote from Icon: Catherine Deneuve)

Nail Lacquers (LE) - $11.00USD/$13.00CDN
Something About Pink - Pale pink fuschia
On the Prowl - Light creamy gray
Vestral White - Creamy White (Repromote from Antiquitease)

False Lashes (LE)- $12.00USD/$14.00CDN
Hello Kitty Lash: Half lash with overlapping hairs to emphasize outer cat eye.

Mascara - $12.00USD/$14.00CDN
Plushlash in 'Plushblack' - Black

Hello Kitty Accessories

Covet über-cute beaded charm bracelets, devilishly adorable graphic totes, makeup bags, charmed and mirrored key clips…and Hello! Her absolute Must-Have: The fabulous Hello Kitty doll!

HK Soft Vanity Case (Traincase) (LE) - $55.00USD/$66.00CDN (Available at maccosmetics.com)
Large, soft traincase with zip closure. Black, pink and white vinyl fabric.

HK Tote (LE) - $45.00USD/$54.00CDN (Available at maccosmetics.com)
Rectangular tote bag with collaboration inspired graphics and logo.

HK Makeup Bags (LE) (Available at all counters, MAC stores and maccosmetics.com)
Petite Makeup Bag - $22.00USD/$26.50CDN
Medium Makeup Bag - $35.00USD/$42.00CDN

HK Brush collection (LE) $49.50USD458.00CDN (Available at MAC stores, Nordstrom and maccosmetics.com)
Plastic cup in the shape of HK's face, which holds three brushes.
#187SE Duo Fibre Brush - A flat-topped, full circular brush used for lightweight application and blending of any formula colour – fluid, cream, powder or pigment. Ideal for creating soft layers or adding textures. Made from a soft blend of goat and synthetic fibres.

#109SE Small Contour Brush - Use on the face to apply, blend or contour powder products. Softly rounded dome tip delivers just enough colour; smoothly blends colour into the face. Of natural fibres.

#239SE Eye Shader Brush - Soft and dense to shade or blend eye shadow or emollient-based products. This brush has a tapered, rounded edge with smooth, firm, fine fibers. It can be used to build intense colour on the eyelid.

Purse Mirror (LE) - $22.00USD/$26.00CDN (Available at maccosmetics.com)
Mirrored compact. The inside contains a regular mirror on one side and a magnifying mirror on the other side.

HK Plush Doll (LE) - $42.00USD/$50.00CDN (Available at MAC stores, Nordstrom doors and maccosmetics.com)
14" Plush doll in white, pink and black nylon.

Beaded Bracelet (LE) - $34.00USD/$40.00CDN (Available at maccosmetics.com)
Black beaded bracelet with three charms.

Mirrored Key Clip (LE) - $16.00USD$19.50CDN (Available at maccosmetics.com)
Bag zipper clip or keychain with two charms and mirror.

January 20th Get Free Cosmetics at Major Department Stores ... Yes I said FREE!!!

Starting next week, several big retailers will giveaway $175 million worth of free high-end cosmetics including such brands as Estee Lauder and L'Oreal to consumers as part of a class-action settlement alleging that the stores planned to fix prices.

Department stores such as Macy's and Nordstrom will distribute free cosmetics as long as supplies last to shoppers who bought certain cosmetics between May 29, 1994 and July 16, 2003 to settle claims that the stores violated antitrust laws and tried to fix prices.

The offer is part of an agreement to settle a lawsuit filed in 2003 in a California federal court. The suit alleges stores tried to limit sales and scale back on the amount of cosmetics in their inventory, thereby keeping both prices and competition high.

The department stores involved in the matter have denied any wrongdoing.

The products will be available starting Jan. 20. Shoppers are only permitted to receive one product made by cosmetic companies that include Chanel, Estee Lauder and L'Oreal USA, among others.

Stores participating in the settlement include: Bergdorf Goodman, Bergner's, Bloomingdale's, Boston Store, Carson Pirie Scott, Dillard's, Gottschalks, Herberger's, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Parisian, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Younkers.

A complete list of products set for distribution next week is available at http://www.cosmeticssettlement.com.

R.I.P Makeup Artist: Todd Homme

Todd Homme

1985 - 2008
May he rest in eternal peace.

Finalist of the Makeup Reality TV Show "Blush", Todd Homme passed away in his sleep Saturday, December 13th. The cause of death is unknown but is rumored to be due to a heart condition. Todd was only 23 years old.

I became a fan of Todd while watching "Blush". He was a true inspiration. His love and passion for Makeup shined through his work. Todd came across as a genuinely good-hearted person and an extraordinary human being. The judges on the show always spoke highly of him. They said things like ... "he has so much joy, you see it in his face when he works" "he lives for it."

Even while watching the finale show Tuesday evening, I was not aware of his passing

It wasn't until Wednesday morning, while at work a co-worker mentioned ... "hey, did you hear one of the guys from Blush passed away?" Immediatedly I turned to Google to see what I could find. My heart dropped to the floor when I found out it was Todd. I read an article on Newsday.com which confirmed his death. Todd was my favorite on the show, along with Nolan. Together they made an excellent team.

I did not know Todd Homme on a personal level but can honestly say I was touched by his personality and inspired by his passion of Makeup.

I would like to extend my condolences to Todd Homme's loved ones. My prayers are with his Fiance, Mother, Nolan, and his family during this very difficult time.