Jul 31 2015
Disclaimer: PR sample. See bottom. As soon as I had time to experiment with eye makeup this past weekend, I reached for these four Kat Von D products in my untrieds: Shade + Light Eye Contour Palette Ink Liner in Neruda Tattoo Liner in Trooper Shade + Light Eye Contour Brush & Case Here’s a …
Apr 13 2015
Disclaimer: Press sample shown in nail photo; see bottom for disclosure. This weekend was the International Make-Up Artist Trade Show (IMATS) in NYC and I ended up covering both days of the show this year! Today I have a big roundup post for you of things I saw and experienced on the floor, including new brands …
Sep 04 2014
Some press sample. See bottom. Welcome to What I Reach For Most! This is a regular series that I haven’t updated in a month and a half! I share the brands, or colors, or types of cosmetic products that I reach for most when I’m doing my day-to-day makeup! Our first year of marriage has certainly had its ups …
Jul 11 2014
Disclaimer: Some previous samples. See bottom. Last year’s show floor Every summer, hundreds of the industry’s best and up-and-coming brands get together at Cosmoprof North America, a forum for the beauty industry in the U.S. where attendees and exhibitors can network, share new and upcoming products and cultivate new business relationships. Cosmoprof starts THIS WEEKEND at …
Jul 15 2013
Disclaimer: Previous press samples and purchased products – see below for more details I always stress about three things when I go to Cosmoprof – my nails, toes, and what makeup to bring. Well, this is what I did for my toes: I’m obsessed with blue. That’s China Glaze Sunday Funday with a big toe …
May 21 2013
Good evening guys! Today, REDBOOK magazine announced its winners of the year’s best new beauty products at the 2013 MVP Awards breakfast! More than 400 products were tested by an elite team of beauty and skincare experts, (all listed below!). They narrowed the field of products down to 43 winners—the most effective, groundbreaking newcomers for Makeup, Nails, …
Apr 30 2013
Disclaimer: Purchased by me. When Urban Decay announced the arrival of the new 24/7 eye liners, and the introduction of some limited edition as permanent liner colors, I knew I was screwed. Because I knew I’d get them all, eventually, and my wallet would cry. I haven’t done it yet. I still have a wedding to …
Apr 15 2013
Disclaimer: Press sample. See bottom for info. (NOTD for day 2: Barielle Green Apple Chew, from the Sweet Treats Collection) Day two of the International Beauty Show (IBS) and International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conference (IECSC) was a bit more laid back for me than day one! I met up with Casey from Beauty 101, and …
Aug 15 2009
I’ll make this post brief! Here’s my eyes of the day, created with the Too Faced Natural Eye palette (Cocoa Puff in outter corner, outside of lower lashline; Push Up in the middle, Silk Teddy across lid and brow), Urban Decay Minx liquid eyeliner on upper lash line and Flipside 24/7 eyeliner on inner to …
Aug 12 2009
Urban Decay has come out with a funky new set of cream eyeliners called Ink For Eyes: The eyeliner case is in the shape of a coffin and has an awesome peacock design on the front of it. The top of the coffin box opens up, like this: Cool, right? I absolutely love this product package …
