When you’re working on a beauty story with a great team with time restraints, the last thing you need is eye liner creasing off the models eyes. There’s nothing more embarrassing then having photographer come in to shot a close up of the models eyes and the eyeshadows have disappeared or worst, creased up into an oil spill. Not only would you have to re-do the work, but also you hold up an entire team of people. More »

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Smashbox Cosmetics launched their Spring 2010 Collection called “Heartbreaker.” It is a playful palette of bright, energetic spring colors. My personal favorite is the new Heartbreaker Baked Fusion Soft Lights. I cannot wait to pick one up for my kit! More »

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Yesterday, Diane von Furstenberg showed her Fall 2010 collection at Bryant Park. The clothing was the ladylike edgy style that we’ve come to expect from the line, and the colors stayed fairly dark and neutral with pops of color thrown in. The makeup focused on a statement eye that was beyond smoky. More »

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Jennifer Hudson looked drop dead gorgeous at The 2010 Grammy Awards in a black Victoria Beckham dress and like always her makeup was flawless. Every time she walks down the red carpet, she has everyone wondering, “how can we get this look?” More »

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I know that a lot of ladies love them some Bare Escentuals. After all, it is a great cosmetics brand that offers quality products that are eco-friendly at the same time! QVC is running a great deal right now where you can get 9 full-size Bare Escentuals products in one package for almost half the price of retail! More »

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Linda Eisner, creator of Pencil Me In Cosmetics has a few great tips on how to use her line of eco friendly, heavily pigmented eyeliners. Each pencil is infused with vitamins, and anti-oxidants too and they work really well for folks with sensitive eyes. More »

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Ulta is one of my very favorite shops to turn to when I’m looking to purchase some new beauty supplies, and now they’ve just announced they’re coming out with a new line of bargain products. And by bargain, I mean the average price of the items will be $2! More »

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Vincent Longo is having a “Friends and Family Discount of Love” in celebration of Valentines Day. This 30 % discount is valid through February 14, 2010. All you have to do is add vllove at the checkout. More »

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By now, you must have heard that Tim Burton is releasing an Alice in Wonderland film this spring (check out the trailer below!). The film has certainly received a lot of hype so far, and it stars Tim Burton’s favorite actor, Johnny Depp, as the Mad Hatter. I wouldn’t recommend trying to get Johnny’s makeup look from this movie, but a few beauty companies are celebrating the film with limited-edition collections. More »

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When I get my makeup kit ready and stocked for my next assignment, there are essentials that I must always have with me.

The Instant Light- Eye Perfecting Base by Clarins (Retail $24.50) is one of those products I never leave home without, simply because it works wonders on any of my clients and is multi-functional. More »

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If you are anything like me, you have a calendar full of holiday parties — some exciting and some not so thrilling (but obviously mandatory). So, why not have a little fun of your own by tossing out the bright red Christmas lipstick that will most likely be filling the room. Parties galore means it is time to sparkle, and as you well know, our eyes are an enormous part of that! They are one of the first things a person sees, so we should keep them looking fresh and radiant. More »

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You know how Sephora strategically places little goodies all around the cash register to entice you while you’re waiting in line? Ever wonder who impulsively decides to buy that stuff? Yeah… that would be me. Yesterday, I couldn’t keep my eyes off of a NARS Single Eye Shadow in Silent Night. More »

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