Friday Face-Off 4/30/10: Smoked Out

SMOKED OUT

Add some serious sex appeal to your eyes with a the sultry smoky look. Whether you use black or try some other options with colors like blues, golds or your greens - darken those lids and/or creases and you'll be sure to turn some heads (and in a good way)!

Some tips for creating a smokey eye...

• Since you are working with darker shades it is recommended that you do your eyes before your face.
• Build your color when working with darker shades creating depth and darkness by layering your color.
• If using multiple colors create a gradient of color so there is a smooth transition of color, no hard lines.

Kristin's Smoky Eye Favorites:

M.A.C Paint Pot in Painterly

Smashbox #20 Double-Ended Smudger Brush

Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes in Mat Black

Go Bare for Mom

Just In Time For Mother's Day!!!

Join the Team of the new Bare Escentuals Boutique for their Grand Opening at The Mall at Short Hills Friday April 30th.  Located on the lower level near Macy's

Enjoy complimentary make-unders and gifts with purchase. Inquire about entering to win a $75.00 gift card on each day of the opening weekend.

Please contact Bare Escentuals to schedule an appointment (973) 564-8507.
 
 
Mother's Day gift ideas include:
Gift Card
Refillable Buffing Brush
Tutorials
Buzz Worthy Collection
 
You can find more gift ideas at www.bareescentuals.com

Lashout with Opulash

Why spend $24.00 on dior Show when you can get the a less dry, more dramatic look with better benefits for less.

Available April 22, and exclusive to Nordstrom for the time being, M.A.C presents Opulash - an innovative 15 hour wear mascara that is sweat and humidity resistant, sweeping lashes to lengths they haven't yet s...een. The brush makes... makes it happen, full and round to grab hold of the roots and lift, but tapered at the end to reach those tiny corner lashes so they don't get lost in the shuffle.



At $14.00 USD/$16.00 CDN it is an amazing deal.

Opulash is available at your local Nordstrom or at Nordstrom.com
 
Other products you may also like by M.A.C:
Wipes
Pro Eye Makeup Remover
Fluidline

Bow Down to the Brow

Was walking through an Ulta the other day when I came across a great find and a product must have. Whether you travel, and don't have access to your brow guru, or you just want to extend the time between your waxings at the salon, the Anastasia Mini Wax Kit is a steal at just $12.00. 

Kit includes:

5 Natural Birch Wood Sticks
14 Muslin Strips
Complete Waxing Instructions

I pride myself on the shape of my brows, so who better to trust then the Brow Maven herself: Anastasia. Easy to use, great value and stellar results. 

Anastasia Mini Wax Kit is available at:
Ulta.com
Sephora.com
Nordstrom.com

Other products by Anastasia you may want to try:
Tweezers
Tinted Brow Gel
Universal Mini Brow Kit

Friday Face-Off: Get Your Gloss On

Gloss, gloss, gloss and lots of it! Laquer up your lips or shine up your lipstick with your favorite gloss. Email pictures along with products used to makeup-luxe@yahoo.com.

Deal of the Month - 20% off Foundation

What an amazing deal!!!! For a limited time you can get 20% off your favorite foundations from Smashbox at any Ulta, and also at Ulta.com.
For the customer this is a great opportunity to replenish your favorite foundation, or if you are new to Smashbox try their fabulous complexion products. For the makeup artist, what a great opportunity to update your kit with some of the industries leading foundations.
Don't miss out on this opportunity.

Come see me at Ulta in Rockaway Mall, NJ from 12-5 on April 21 and I'll match you to the perfect shade.

Shu Uemera Says Sayonara USA

After putting a ton of money into marketing, packaging and promotion of their United States launch 2 years ago, Shu uemera is saying, "Sayonara". They haven't made as much or even close to what they put into the launch so you will only be able to replenish your Shu favorites online or overseas.  Their legendary lash curler will still be available for sale, but all else will be off the shelves as of June 1, 2010.

For amazing service, suggestions on new products, and/or replenishment call Nancy at Neiman Marcus Garden State Plaza 1.201.291.1920 or Michelle at Neiman Marcus Short Hills 1.973.912.0080

Supplies will not be replenished so once they are out it will be luck of the draw with special orders.

So Sayonara Shu, you will be missed...it's sad to see you go!


Some of Makeup Luxe's Recommendations are:
Nobara Stick Foundation
Gold Base Control
Painting Gel Eyeliner
Any of their fabulous lipsticks
Cleansing Oils
Facial Mists

Friday Face-Off: Let's Get Cheeky

This weeks focus is all about poppin' color on those cheeks. Highlight and contour, lift and liven up you face. Keep the color soft, or bold, make them glisten or keep it matte - whatever your preference make your cheeks your focus.

Great tools to use: Fan Brush, Blush brush, Contour brush, Tapered Face Brush