It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice!! It’s spring and I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling frisky!! I’ve been good all winter, and now I’m ready to pounce on some fresh prey!! LOL!! With that in mind, here’s a feline inspired eye that’s sassy, saucy and sexy, MEEEEOOOwwwww!!!
Today I had the chance to go on a grown up field trip!!!! I made my way over to OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE COSMETICS, and sampled all of their goodies. It’s such a fun cosmetics line with vivid, bold colors that other lines wouldn’t dare produce. The color names are a riot!! I can’t wait until someone asks me what shade I’m wearing on my lips and I can blurt out HOOCHIE!! You think I’ll get punched in the face? Here are a few shots that I took from my excursion!!
I recently reconnected with a client of mine who is a fantastic dancer!! I worked with Sue and her husband on a commercial, that featured the couple showing off their dancing skills. One thing I can say about this couple is that they can really move!! The other day, Sue posted a beauty question on my facebook page about a product that she doesn’t want moving!!!
Question: How can I stop my lipstick from running?
Answer: Matte lipstick formulas aren’t as likely to run as quickly as those lipsticks that contain a a lot of emollient. Grabbing a matte lipstick is your first option!! However, If your absolute favorite lip color isn’t matte, there are a couple of options that you can try: Pick up a lipstick primer. Lipstick primers were developed to make your lipstick behave!! They’ll grab a hold of your lipstick and won’t let go!! Another option is using a plain old Chapstick– apply it to your lips making sure to go outside of your lip line a smidge. The waxy substance will fill in any fine lines that your lipstick might settle into.
Quick tip: Wearing lip pencil as lipstick is also an option. Fill in your entire lip with the pencil, dab a tiny bit of gloss to the center of your lip. Talk about staying power!!!
Here’s a lipstick primer from Too Faced,
click the image below if you want to try it!!
If you have any beauty questions of your own feel free to drop me a line, and I’ll have answers for you every Wednesday!!!
It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice!! I love when I can laugh the entire time I’m working. Such was the case when Tamara stopped by to get MUGGED. Take a look at her transformation.
Tamara’s rap sheet:
Skin was prepped with Kiehls Ultra Facial Moisturizer
Some of you may know that I’ve had the pleasure of working with Rachael Ray for the past few years. Rach fans everywhere always ask what products I’m using on Mrs. Ray!! Alright folks, here’s a list of all the goodies that I used on Rach’s April magazine cover!! I’ve even made shopping easy for you–just click the links and you too can look good enough to eat!! Yum-O!!!
It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice!! I love aggressive eyebrows!! Whenever I find a face that can handle a pair of hairy looking caterpillar brows, I’m quick to paint them on!! Take a look at how they frame a face.
In case you didnt know, I absolutely love my job!! I’m a makeup artist, the work that I do is fun for me!!! However, there was this one time on a photo shoot that I was forced to rub lotion on this really sexy football player with a super hot chiseled body for GQ magazine. Oh my gosh what a horrible job (wink, wink)!! I had to repeatedly put my hands on Chad Ocho Cinco’s rock hard abs because the magazine had him jumping in a pool over and over. My job was to make sure that his skin didn’t get dried out from the chlorine, and his lips didnt get chapped. Talk about hard work (yes ladies, I know your hearts bleed for me)!!!
As it turns out, Mr. Ocho will be fox trotting on Dancing with the Stars!!! Yes, my DVR is already set!! Check out one of my favorite clients on Dancing with the Stars tonight on ABC!!
A friend and fellow blogger Siiri Sampson had a few makeup questions that she needed answered!! I’m always there for my girls, so without further adieu, here’s DIHLOMT’s very first makeup Q&A!!!
Question: How often should I clean my makeup brushes? is Johnson’s baby shampoo good for cleaning them?
Answer: Brushes used for powder should be cleaned weekly with a mild shampoo or cleanser. Brushes used for liquids and creams should be cleaned daily. Johnson & Johnson’s baby shampoo is excellent for cleaning some of your brushes, but those brushes that come in contact with oil based products need to be cleaned with products that can break down emollient. Celeb makeup artist Sam Fine always cleans his brushes with Dawn dish detergent –it cuts grease. Go figure!!
Quick tip: Allowing your brushes to dry with hairs facing down prevents moisture from loosening the glue in the ferrule. This way your brushes will shed less.
If you have any beauty questions of your own feel free to drop me a line, and I’ll have answers for you every Wednesday!!!
This past weekend felt like Spring!!! It was sunny and warm here in NYC!! I along with everyone else in the city was out soaking in the sunshine!!! Sunday, of course, the Oscars were on!! Weren’t you glued to your TV seeing who wore what? I sure was!! Didn’t Kate Winslet look regal? There was a lot going on this past weekend, needless to say, I got a little sidetracked!!! I don’t have a MUGSHOT MONDAY for you today!! Shame on me!! I promise to have a new MUGSHOT next Monday!! In the meantime, take a look at the Oscar inspired mani that I found time to have done this jam-packed weekend (a girls gotta have priorities– LOL)!!!!
Tim Burton’s highly anticipated Alice in Wonderland hits theaters this Friday, and for all of you beauty aficionados wondering what to wear from wonderland, here are a few tips on what trends to snag from the movie so that you don’t look as mad as a hatter!!
Snag the White Queen’s bold brows: Fill in your brows a shade or two darker than your hair color to create a strong prominent brow. Try one of Vanity marks brow pencils www.vanitymark.com.
Snag the Red Queen’s long lashes: Although her blue shadow is definitely a show stopper, the Red Queen’s long defined lashes make the look!! Apply two coats of Maybelline’s define-a-lash lengthening and defining mascara to both top and bottom lashes. Feeling adventurous, try a pair of under lashes.
Snag Alice’s fresh face: Fake a flawless complexion by mixing a bit of Giorgio Armani’s fluid sheer in with your foundation to boost your skins radiance.
Snag the Mad Hatter’s pink lip: A Punchy pink lip is always fun and flirty try Nars Funny Face.
MUGSHOT MONDAY
It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice!! It’s spring and I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling frisky!! I’ve been good all winter, and now I’m ready to pounce on some fresh prey!! LOL!! With that in mind, here’s a feline inspired eye that’s sassy, saucy and sexy, MEEEEOOOwwwww!!!
Cat Eye check list:
Check out the behind the scenes video
Being “Catty” isn’t always a bad thing!!
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FIELD TRIP
Today I had the chance to go on a grown up field trip!!!! I made my way over to OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE COSMETICS, and sampled all of their goodies. It’s such a fun cosmetics line with vivid, bold colors that other lines wouldn’t dare produce. The color names are a riot!! I can’t wait until someone asks me what shade I’m wearing on my lips and I can blurt out HOOCHIE!! You think I’ll get punched in the face? Here are a few shots that I took from my excursion!!
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WHATCHAWANNAKNOW WEDNESDAY
I recently reconnected with a client of mine who is a fantastic dancer!! I worked with Sue and her husband on a commercial, that featured the couple showing off their dancing skills. One thing I can say about this couple is that they can really move!! The other day, Sue posted a beauty question on my facebook page about a product that she doesn’t want moving!!!
Question: How can I stop my lipstick from running?
Answer: Matte lipstick formulas aren’t as likely to run as quickly as those lipsticks that contain a a lot of emollient. Grabbing a matte lipstick is your first option!! However, If your absolute favorite lip color isn’t matte, there are a couple of options that you can try: Pick up a lipstick primer. Lipstick primers were developed to make your lipstick behave!! They’ll grab a hold of your lipstick and won’t let go!! Another option is using a plain old Chapstick– apply it to your lips making sure to go outside of your lip line a smidge. The waxy substance will fill in any fine lines that your lipstick might settle into.
Quick tip: Wearing lip pencil as lipstick is also an option. Fill in your entire lip with the pencil, dab a tiny bit of gloss to the center of your lip. Talk about staying power!!!
Here’s a lipstick primer from Too Faced,
click the image below if you want to try it!!
If you have any beauty questions of your own feel free to drop me a line, and I’ll have answers for you every Wednesday!!!
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MUGSHOT MONDAY
It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice!! I love when I can laugh the entire time I’m working. Such was the case when Tamara stopped by to get MUGGED. Take a look at her transformation.
Tamara’s rap sheet:
Looking good girlfriend!!!
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YOU LOOK GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT
Some of you may know that I’ve had the pleasure of working with Rachael Ray for the past few years. Rach fans everywhere always ask what products I’m using on Mrs. Ray!! Alright folks, here’s a list of all the goodies that I used on Rach’s April magazine cover!! I’ve even made shopping easy for you–just click the links and you too can look good enough to eat!! Yum-O!!!
Get the Goodies:
Brows, Eyes, Bronzer, Cheeks, Lips
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MUGSHOT MONDAY
It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice!! I love aggressive eyebrows!! Whenever I find a face that can handle a pair of hairy looking caterpillar brows, I’m quick to paint them on!! Take a look at how they frame a face.
Aggressive brow check list:
Check out the behind the scenes video
Aggressive brows are hot!!
Video images by Nico Malvaldi
www.Nicomalvaldi.com
Click here and join me on Facebook
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DANCING WITH THE STARS
In case you didnt know, I absolutely love my job!! I’m a makeup artist, the work that I do is fun for me!!! However, there was this one time on a photo shoot that I was forced to rub lotion on this really sexy football player with a super hot chiseled body for GQ magazine. Oh my gosh what a horrible job (wink, wink)!! I had to repeatedly put my hands on Chad Ocho Cinco’s rock hard abs because the magazine had him jumping in a pool over and over. My job was to make sure that his skin didn’t get dried out from the chlorine, and his lips didnt get chapped. Talk about hard work (yes ladies, I know your hearts bleed for me)!!!
As it turns out, Mr. Ocho will be fox trotting on Dancing with the Stars!!! Yes, my DVR is already set!! Check out one of my favorite clients on Dancing with the Stars tonight on ABC!!
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WHATCHAWANNAKNOW WEDNESDAY
A friend and fellow blogger Siiri Sampson had a few makeup questions that she needed answered!! I’m always there for my girls, so without further adieu, here’s DIHLOMT’s very first makeup Q&A!!!
Question: How often should I clean my makeup brushes? is Johnson’s baby shampoo good for cleaning them?
Answer: Brushes used for powder should be cleaned weekly with a mild shampoo or cleanser. Brushes used for liquids and creams should be cleaned daily. Johnson & Johnson’s baby shampoo is excellent for cleaning some of your brushes, but those brushes that come in contact with oil based products need to be cleaned with products that can break down emollient. Celeb makeup artist Sam Fine always cleans his brushes with Dawn dish detergent –it cuts grease. Go figure!!
Quick tip: Allowing your brushes to dry with hairs facing down prevents moisture from loosening the glue in the ferrule. This way your brushes will shed less.
If you have any beauty questions of your own feel free to drop me a line, and I’ll have answers for you every Wednesday!!!
Tags: brush cleaning
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I GOT SIDETRACKED
This past weekend felt like Spring!!! It was sunny and warm here in NYC!! I along with everyone else in the city was out soaking in the sunshine!!! Sunday, of course, the Oscars were on!! Weren’t you glued to your TV seeing who wore what? I sure was!! Didn’t Kate Winslet look regal? There was a lot going on this past weekend, needless to say, I got a little sidetracked!!! I don’t have a MUGSHOT MONDAY for you today!! Shame on me!! I promise to have a new MUGSHOT next Monday!! In the meantime, take a look at the Oscar inspired mani that I found time to have done this jam-packed weekend (a girls gotta have priorities– LOL)!!!!
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WHAT TO WEAR FROM WONDERLAND
Tim Burton’s highly anticipated Alice in Wonderland hits theaters this Friday, and for all of you beauty aficionados wondering what to wear from wonderland, here are a few tips on what trends to snag from the movie so that you don’t look as mad as a hatter!!
Snag the White Queen’s bold brows: Fill in your brows a shade or two darker than your hair color to create a strong prominent brow. Try one of Vanity marks brow pencils www.vanitymark.com.
Snag the Red Queen’s long lashes: Although her blue shadow is definitely a show stopper, the Red Queen’s long defined lashes make the look!! Apply two coats of Maybelline’s define-a-lash lengthening and defining mascara to both top and bottom lashes. Feeling adventurous, try a pair of under lashes.
Snag Alice’s fresh face: Fake a flawless complexion by mixing a bit of Giorgio Armani’s fluid sheer in with your foundation to boost your skins radiance.
Snag the Mad Hatter’s pink lip: A Punchy pink lip is always fun and flirty try Nars Funny Face.
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