For all the Make-up Artists out there.....

I have a question on preferred technique when it comes to applying foundation.  Do you usually use a brush or a sponge? I was taught by an instructor that definitely preferred using a sponge, but I personally found that it uses almost double the product. However, I recently did purchase a foundation sponge from Sephora, which I really quite like. It just made me think about what most artists out there would use on a regular basis? I'd love to hear your thoughts on the matter, and also any new products that you just love!!!

xo,
S.

Kat Von D- ADORA

Kat Von D has released another collection of makeup (and perfume) for Sephora. First of all, I love Kat's new red hair. It totally suits her and it's a nice change from the black hair she has had for years.
Adora means "beloved one" in Latin. I love the dark, vintage inspired bottle. I haven't made a trip down to Sephora yet to check out the collection in person....I really hope that I like the scent of Adora....it would make a great addition to my fragrance collection.
Oh, and the train case? I want, I want I want!!!!!!

xo,
S.

Wow, what a face!

I was looking through Sephora's Beauty and the Blog and came across a pic of such a beautiful face! This model Gwen at the Susan Woo show. Makeup artist Tina Turnbow (for Tarte cosmetics), did such a wonderful job with beautiful, under-stated makeup. I just loved this whole look....beautiful makeup on a beautiful model! I'm going to try this look on myself this weekend!!!

p.s. I really think that short "pixi-like" haircuts are coming back into fashion. I've had a lot more requests for them, from ladies young and old. It is the perfect cut to experiment with bolder hair colour, like seen on model Gwen. Doesn't have to be bleach blond...try brighter reds, or darker violets.

xo,
S.

Sephora

So, last night I went to Sephora with a gift certificate that I received for my birthday. I was extra thrilled because I thought that I had lost the g/c. (My b-day is in July, so that's a long time to go without).
I bought two items that I have wanted for a long time. For most make-up mavens, these products are nothing new. However, for many.....they are trusted "gems".

The first is Urban Decay's eye primer.

I've wanted this product for a long time, and I don't really know why I haven't purchased it before now? Anyways, on the packaging, it is stated that it is Urban Decay's best selling product and I can totally see why. No creasing!!!! I'm in love.

The second purchase was a Nars blush in "orgasm". I have friends that have raved about this shade for years. I do really like the colour....I just have to get used to it on me. It is a little more pigmentd then the "springsheen" colour from MAC that I have been wearing for ages.

Maybe I need to start using my Jergens Glow again to get a little more colour in my complexion. I will be making another trip to Sephora soon, to check out all of their holiday packaging that has been released. Can't wait!!!

xo,
S.

B-day party and gifts.

So, I had my big birthday "shin-dig" last night, at a cool little tiki-bar on College st. Sutra. http://www.souzdal.com/sutra/ Great music, sandy back patio, and all around good vibes. I was soooo happy to see all my friends that came to celebrate with me....such a great bunch of people. Truly, I'm one lucky lady. So, anyways...as per usge...I went a little over board with the bringing of the snack food, (since Sutra doesn't serve food, but didn't mind if I did). Fruit & veggies, chips, dip, cheese ... hell, I even made cup-cakes! Chocolate and Vanilla. I brought about 40 or so cupcakes...well maybe more like 35...since I probably ate like 5 or 6....you know, "testing" them to make sure they were up to par. (Not so good for my new "weight-loss" plan, that really hasn't happened yet). So, anyways..back to Sutra...again I have failed Cardinal rule #1 (for bloggers), which is take pictures of everything! (Especially of things that you plan to write about latter). So, I don't think that I have any pics of my culinary delights to show you all... if I stumble upon any, I will be sure to post them. Gifts: Who doesn't love gifts...if you say that you don't....you're the world's worst lier. Gift #1:Erin I totally forgot that Erin and I had looked at this website together..... http://iheartnorwegianwood.blogspot.com/ Check it out...This line is soo me, that I can't even handle it. Erin surprised me with this maroon fringe necklace. I die. Gift#2: Tash Tash surprised me with a gift card to Sephora...loves...and a really cool book. "The Rollingstone's Encyclopedia of Rock and Roll". Quiz me bitches!! Gift #3:Frank Frank, (my bff), bought me these lovely "House of Harlow" earrings from Holt Renfrew. Yes, it's Nicole Ritchie's jewellery line, but I don't care...I love them. Finally, a celeb whose designs don't suck ass. She's cute. And I feel cute wearing these earrings! They also go great with a wicked bangle that my friend Kiki, and her husband John gave me. Gift#4: Sisters I'm combining the gifts from my sisters, because I'm hung-over and starting to go cross eyed. My sister Allyson, bought me a lovely white gold necklace, with a little crown on it. I love crowns. I can't seem to find a pic of it on-line. If I can get my act together, I will post on latter. My sis's Jessy and Jenny bought me my beloved Dior Show Mascara. Yes! Ok, so that's all I can do. I'd like to thank everyone for showing up and having a good time with me. If I have forgotten anyone, please don't be offended, I love everything!!! And I love you too!!!