L'oreal Studio Secrets Professional

Hello lovely readers!
So, I know I am not the only one who loves a nice drugstore find. While it is true that most of my mascara and lipstick purchases are drugstore ones, (I only have a couple of coveted mascaras and lipsticks that I will schlep $25 for no matter what) other items are kind of a luck of the draw.

Eyeshadows that look silky and pigmented in the package are sometimes sprayed over with a sheen and after the first initial applications are a chalky disappointment. Concealers in attractive packaging that promise under eye coverage ball up after attempting to blend it in. These are a few major let downs I've discovered as a makeup addict...err connoisseur, but now there is a line that gets my heart racing and looks extremely promising.

L'oreal cosmetics is coming out with a new Studio Secrets Professional makeup line that includes a primers, correctors, a foundation that is housed in a smoothing foundation brush, richly pigmented eyeshadows and liners, and a full wardrobe for lips.

I personally cannot wait to try this line out as I am often asked for recommendations of quality products that can be bought on a shoestring budget.

Keep an eye out for an update!

Chiffon Magazine "Awkward Issue" - Beauty Spotlight and Fashion Story

Hello All!
Our anticipated "Awkward Issue" for Chiffon Magazine has FINALLY come out! I am posting the Beauty Spotlight that I wrote and the Fashion Story I did makeup for.

For the fashion story, our inspiration was the "Awkward Prom Picture" only our models are wearing fabulous couture dresses. Enjoy!

Beauty Spotlight





Awkward Fashion Story

New Years Eve Beauty

I hope everyone had a great New Years! I know I sure did :)

I have a few stories coming out soon, so until those show up I thought I'd post an article I wrote for NocheLatina.com. It's all about New Years Eve Beauty that you can wear anytime this season. Enjoy!

New Years Eve Beauty Tips

Elicia

Hello All!
It's been awhile since I've posted anything, and since most of my work wont' be coming out for a little while, I thought I'd post something fun. It's just some beauty shots that would just go into my port, but Elicia is super pretty and I think it's a nice break to see something a little more "natural" (Although I know we all love teal lips every now and then ;D )

Savvy Magazine

Hello All!
I thought I'd pop in and post the story I did with Maiara Walsh from Desperate Housewives for the latest issue of Savvy Magazine. The photographer was the talented Paul Sebring. Enjoy!

Chiffon Magazine "Red" Issue

Hello all!
The "Red" Issue for Chiffon Magazine is live! Here is the beauty section, but you can check out the entire magazine at www.chiffonmagazine.com

AIRbrushing made easy

This past Friday I received the new Temptu AIRbrush Makeup System (Thanks Fawn!) and I must say I was quite impressed and happy with the initial results.



I've been airbrushing models and clients on a professional level for the past 4 years. I must say that for the seasoned artist, it only takes a couple of hours to pick up the basics and the more practice one gets the better. So when I heard about Temptu's new system designed for the savvy cosmetic consumer to use on herself, I was a little skeptical. How would the customer be able to choose the best setting for her so that she doesn't get any product in her eye? Will she be able to tell if she has the gun too close to her face and create a tell-tale sploch of makeup on her otherwise flawless face? So many "what if's " were swirling around my mind that honestly I didn't know if this system would take off.

I should have known better! The good people at Temptu are the masters of airbrush and know what they are doing. This system was created by pro's who were inspired by professional airbrush systems and make tweaks in design to make it virtually fool-proof.

Used in conjunction with AIR pod™ makeup, the AIRbrush system delivers a wide range of shades, from cool and light to deep and warm, making it appropriate for all women, regardless of age, ethnicity, skintone, undertone, style, or preference. And it's true. The compressor is cleverly designed with three setting. The lightest one would be perfect to apply blush or a highlighter. The medium setting is great for a light coating of foundation. The highest setting is great for a heavier coverage, especially for those with alot of redness or uneven skin tone.

The only qualm about the system (and it's actually not the system itself) would be the scent of the products in the AIRpods. It has a slight baby powder smell which some people love, but I could see just as many others who aren't so hot on it.

All in all, I found this to be a fantastic system. I can't wait to try it on myself soon. The model definitely gave it a thumbs up!