If you’ve ever been late to a party because you were trying to get that edgy graphic eyeliner perfect, give Mily Makeup‘s Simply Liners a try. They’re made from a flexible tape that easily bends to the eye shape and they’re also reusable so you can play with placement to get the exact look you want. Not shown here is the all black set, but- no surprise- I’m partial to this brightly colored collection.
It’s no secret that I love purple, which is why Three Custom Color asked me to create the new shade for their violet story. This was a especially fun for me because I also got to act as creative director for the project in addition to designing the makeup. One of the goals was to incorporate existing products from this color family while creating something that’s pretty and wearable by real women. This monochromatic look uses all of my favorite products and is topped it off with the newest one- Vivacious Violet lip gloss. It’s just like they say, “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life”. Indeed!
I’ve always loved Revlon products so what better way to start my 2012 posts than with these gorgeous new ads featuring beauties Emma Stone and Olivia Wilde. Not only are the ladies stunning, but the large and colorful product shots are equally captivating. So often we see them used as an element to the overall image, tucked neatly in a corner or side bar, but on these bright and energetic pages they are also the stars. The result is fresh, exciting and a wonderful way to start the new year!
I don’t think I’m the only woman who carries 5 or 6 lip colors at all times just in case of a mood switch or lighting change. That’s why I was so excited to see Sephora Collection’s Limited Edition Color Wand for Lips which has 6 mini lip gloss tubes, some full color and some sheer, in one “stick” format and each with their own applicator. I chose the “Blue” version for myself as I lean toward cool pinks, but there is also a “Yellow” set that has a lovely variety of warm shades. This concept surely was created by a woman for women who totally understands not only our need for carrying multiple color choices, but also that our bags could use a little tidying up.
Aren’t they ADORABLE?
I’ve had my eye on this Kryolan Variety Eye Shadow palette in “Bright” since I saw it last May at The Makeup Show and I’ve been waiting patiently for the perfect reason to justify my purchase. When recently, an opportunity came up to work on an opera, the first thing on my to “do list” was to buy this palette! I’m so glad I finally did as inside this compact case are 18 highly pigmented and fabulously matte bright shades- perfect for elaborate theatrical makeup as well for edgy fashion looks.
Now that vacation is over and I’m back in work mode, I stopped by the Japanese market in my neighborhood, Midoriya, to check out the beauty products. While the cosmetics section is currently on the smaller side, I definitely found some things I needed.
I couldn’t resist getting these Dolly Wink lashes- how adorable is this package? These are style #5 which will work for most of my creative projects because they are flirty, but still very natural. They might seem expensive because of the “import price”, however you get two pairs in the box. It only made sense then to throw in a new eyelash curler, right? I did.
For myself, I picked up a lip balm by Shiseido called “Water in Lip” which, as expected from it’s name, is very moisturizing. I also had to have the blotting sheets just because the outer package was purple, but inside was a happy surprise. The sheets are also purple and check out the “disco style” backdrop on the inner flap. Fabulous!
That’s all I picked up today as it was just a “quickie”, but I made sure to let them know that many makeup artists live in the area and how much we would appreciate it if they could stock some of those fancy Japanese q-tips and super cool 3D fake nails. Okay, so I was speaking about myself, but I don’t think I’m alone here.
Midoriya
167 N9th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
I bought this Urban Decay 15th Anniversary Eyeshadow Palette for my own personal makeup stash. The fact that it has a bit of everything makes it perfect for my upcoming vacation because I never know what kind of mood I’ll be in and this will make packing so much easier! Living in this lovely purple box are high pigment brights, shimmering neutrals and the darkest matte black which is required for those unexpected rock n’ roll moments. The quality, as always, is exceptional and at only $55, it’s less than 4 bucks a shade. FABULOUS!
The “Summer Rave” nail color kit from Priti NYC captures everything we love about summer in these four yummy shades and while there are several fabulous collections on their website, this one is easily my favorite. Who could resist this combination of a happy yellow, exciting hot pink, soothing sea blue and energetic orange put together by the the beauty experts at Refinery 29? Aside from gorgeous colors, these polishes are also non-toxic and formaldehyde free so they’re safe to use when you feel like giving your little ones matching manicures. Plus, it’s quite a bargain as individually, each shade goes for 12.50 so it’s like getting one free and that’s always sweet!
I was recently at The Makeup Show in NYC and with so many new brands and vendors there, I tried hard to stay focused and only get what I really needed. Most importantly, I told myself, “Do NOT buy any makeup brushes” as an inventory last week yielded a count of 305. However, once I layed eyes on these adorable Green Bambu brushes from bdellium, I just couldnt resist. Not only are they green in color, but also in the eco-sense as the handles are sustainable bamboo and the hair is an ultra soft synthetic which means they’re vegan and cruelty free. However, it’s the various shapes and sizes that really made me want them because they’re perfect for blending and shading seamlessly.
If I could have one wish this year, it would be to look just like this ad for Chanel’s Summer 2011 makeup collection. I must have this most perfect shade of pink accented here by a pop of yellow and framed in the dreamiest of blues. Oh- and the flawless face, sultry windblown hair, stunning green eyes and luscious lips wouldn’t hurt either. Simply gorgeous.
