In My Zuca: Yaby Cosmetics World of Paints Palette

Yes folks, it’s time for another In My Zuca post!  This is where I bring you the 411 on what I carry in my Zuca rolling case!
There’s no denying my love for Yaby Cosmetics.  I was first introduced to this brand a few years ago on a makeup forum.  I’ve been hooked ever since.  I [...]

Weekend Roundup – June 27

Take a look at what our beauty blogging friends were up to this week as summer kicked into high gear. The heat and humidity didn’t slow us down!
Kari introduced us to Judith August and her cosmetics line at Fab over Forty. Love this quote: “I was born with a makeup brush in my [...]

Which Bridal Hairstyle Do You Like Best? And, Yes, Suave Humidity Defying Hairspray Works

Suave Professionals Weather Protection 365, Humidity Defying Hairspray was used to tame flyaways on Amber’s down hairstyle in photo #2. I coated each section of hair, used a 1″ curling iron, let each section cool, then gently fingered out the waves. Without the product from Suave, this 90+ degree heat we’re experiencing in [...]

Pucker Up Boys: Origins for Men Lip Remedy Soothing Lip Saver

Dry, cracked lips are not cut, boys. Guys, do us a favor and moisturize your pucker! We’re not in the business of kissing alligators.
Check out Origins for Men Lip Remedy Soothing Lip Saver. It contains Menthol and Camphor that sinks right in to soothe, comfort and desensitize cracked, sore, dry lips [...]

Perfect For Travel: Benefit Brows A-Go-Go

Crave beautiful brows? With this exclusive kit you can line and define your brows AND eyes wherever you go-go.  Benefit’s Brows A-Go-Go has got everything you need for a professional eye-look anytime. anywhere. This set is perfect for travel and contains two shades of Brow Zings, brow wax, eyeliner, highlighter powder, eye brightener, [...]

Exfoliate Dry Skin With Spa Wisdom Africa Salt Scrub from The Body Shop

The Body Shop Spa Wisdom Africa Spa Salt Scrub
Slough off dry, scaly, skin  and take time to cleanse and revitalize.  The Body Shop’s Spa Wisdom Africa Spa Salt Srub works on all skin types, particularly those with dry skin who need to exfoliate regularly.
How it works: Community Trade organic beeswax moisturizes and conditions skin while [...]

Wishing A Very Happy Birthday To Maxi

If you are a makeup artist, you should know my good friend, Maxi. I first met the über-creative Maxi at The Makeup Show NYC in 2009. He was working and promoting a favorite line of mine, OCC Makeup. It was hard not to spot Maxi, the stand-out “character” on Lifetime’s reality series, [...]

Get This Hot Summer Look: Kristen Stewart Messy Ponytail

It’s the hottest trend this summer, the messy “salt-water” inspired ponytail.  K-Stew wore it to the MTV Movie Awards this year but I first noticed this look backstage at Lela Rose for Spring/Summer 2010.
The master at celebrity hair, Ted Gibson, was the key stylist backstage at Lela Rose Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010.
Check [...]

Urban Decay Body Shimmer Lotion: Enhance Your Tan

Urban Decay Midnight Cowboy Body Shimmer Lotion
Enhance your tan this summer with Urban Decay’s Midnight Cowboy Body Shimmer Lotion.  This shimmering lotion is a veil of gold dust in a soft lotion formula. Midnight Cowboy contains the perfect amount of light reflecting micro-sparkles, but never looks too young, chunky, or dramatic . The beautiful [...]

Gottex at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week: Welcome Summer With A New Look

Backstage beauty at Gottex during Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2010. Black rimmed liner, glowing skin, and pale lips dominated the runway and complimented the elegant swimwear design. M.A.C. Cosmetics used exclusively for the makeup look.

Check out this behind-the-scenes video:

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