It’s Not “50 Shades of Gray”, but a Dozen Polishes to Show Off Your Fashion Savvy.
Feb03

It’s Not “50 Shades of Gray”, but a Dozen Polishes to Show Off Your Fashion Savvy.

Only 12 days left until the long awaited Valentine’s Day premiere of “50 Shades of Grey,” and women across the country can barely contain their anticipation to see Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele come to life on the big screen. But why wait to play out that fantasy when the seduction can begin now? Duri Cosmetics’ will satisfy with their sensual palette of nail polishes formulated to quench the dominant, submissive and...

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Highpoints of ISSE!  Brands, Products, People + Killer Product Hunts! #ISSELB15 #BloggerCafe
Jan30

Highpoints of ISSE! Brands, Products, People + Killer Product Hunts! #ISSELB15 #BloggerCafe

What’s not to love about the ISSE show? It’s chock full of brands ranging from hair, skincare, spa-products, bath & body products, nail and cosmetics. It’s like the who’s who of the pro beauty industry. Most of the brands displaying at the show have some amazing show specials and it’s possible to buy more product than you are able to carry out of the show. That said, it’s a fun show to visit and...

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What’s Hot in the Beauty World? #ISSE Long Beach 2015  Brings the BEST of Hair, Skin + Nail Products! #ISSELB15
Jan28

What’s Hot in the Beauty World? #ISSE Long Beach 2015 Brings the BEST of Hair, Skin + Nail Products! #ISSELB15

ISSE Long Beach is the kick-off event for every year. Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has a series of these events every year. The Long Beach Expo is the largest and best attended pro-beauty event on the west coast. And it’s getting bigger every year… which means longer lines if you don’t order tickets in advance as well as a more crowded space as seen this past weekend at the Long Beach Convention Center. It...

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Secrets of the Red Carpet: Armani Beauty’s Tim Quinn Share News about Eye Tints, Trends +More! #Beauty #TimQuinn
Jan28

Secrets of the Red Carpet: Armani Beauty’s Tim Quinn Share News about Eye Tints, Trends +More! #Beauty #TimQuinn

One very rainy Saturday morning– the day before the Golden Globes– I hustled myself up to the Sunset Towers in West Hollywood, for breakfast with Tim Quinn and a couple of his good friends (Mary Ann and Bridget!). We caught up over breakfast and then we decided to get to the business of the day, since they had to run across town seeing clients as well as picking up fellow makeup artist Rhona Samuels that evening from the...

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The Theory of Hue Works Wonders for Red Carpet Fashion + Your Everyday Wardrobe! #Podcast!
Jan25

The Theory of Hue Works Wonders for Red Carpet Fashion + Your Everyday Wardrobe! #Podcast!

As celebrities walk down the red carpet today for the 2015 SAG Awards, let’s rewind to the 2015 Golden Globes for an interesting commentary/discussion between Jill Kirsh of JillKirshColor.com. Jill is known as “the guru of hue”! We are talking about the 2015 Golden Globes and who wore the best color on the red carpet. A key point of Jill’s color theory in fashion and beauty is to wear the color that works best...

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Celeb Makeup Artist  Melanie Inglessis Works Her Magic on Rosamund Pike at SAG! #beautybreakdown
Jan25

Celeb Makeup Artist Melanie Inglessis Works Her Magic on Rosamund Pike at SAG! #beautybreakdown

WHO: Rosamund Pike View image | gettyimages.com MAKEUP BY: Melanie Inglessis, for MAKE UP FOR EVER INSPIRATION: “I’m always inspired by the dress and tonight Rosamund is wearing an elegant, yet modern and playful asymmetrical style. To honor the dynamic, I wanted her makeup to remain neutral with a pop of color on the lip.” TIPS/TECHNIQUE: “To prep Rosamund’s fair skin, I applied SISLEY Sisleya Essential Skincare Lotion all over the...

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