Holiday Makeup Bag Must-Haves

Is your makeup bag Holiday ready?

Do you have a makeup bag? Please say, "yes"!  If not just go to http://www.etsy.com/search/handmade?search_submit=&q=makeup+bags&order=most_relevant&ship_to=US&view_type=gallery for some super unique bags - they make great gifts too.

With any one of the Holiday's just around the corner make sure your cosmetic arsenal is packed with only the best stuff so you can go from desk to dinner to dress effortlessly.

Sultra Bombshell
Although this won't fit in your makeup bag, it is so worth having for super sexy locks
$130.00
Available at Nordstrom, Sephora and Sultra.com

Sultra Seductress
If you want more versatility - curl, add waves or straighten in just one pass
$210.00
Available at Nordstrom, Sephora or Sultra.com

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer in Luminous
Glide over skin for a natural glow
$38.00
Available at Nordstrom, Sephora and Smashbox.com

MAC Kohl Eye Pencil in Smolder
Smudge it or Line with it - refresh your liner with the perfect no muss no fuss liner
$15.00
Available at Nordstrom and maccosmetics.com

Nars Single Eye Shadow in Mekong
The perfect casual to dressy smokey eye color no matter what the occasion
$23.00
Available at Nordstrom, Sephora and narscosmetics.com

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat
Highlight and Brighten your around the eyes with one swipe of this magic wand
$40.00
Available at Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor and Sephora

BeneFit Girl Meets Pearl
Add that super sexy glow to your cheeks
$30.00
Available at Sephora and BeneFitcosmetics.com

Laura Mercier Blush in Wild Bouquet
Add a sheer wash of second skin color  for the perfect "POP"
$24.00
Available at Nordstrom, Sephora and Lauramercier.com

Tarte LipSurgence
Prep your lips with 6000% more hydration for all those mistletoe make-outs
$24.00
Available at Sephora and tartecosmetics.com



Smashingly Trendy

Twice a Year Nordstrom in Garden State Plaza celebrates the newest season with its Runway Glitz and Glam Extravaganza. Clients race through the doors when the clocks strike 7:30am for a runway show of the seasons hottest trends in skincare, hair and makeup.  Following the 45 minute-ish show clients bum rush the escalators to get themselves to the cosmetics floor so they can be the first ones to get their makeup done and reap the rewards of the limited stock on Holiday items available for purchase, as well as a touch up or a full blown makeup transformation.

This year I was lucky enough to be there with my favorite cosmetic Brand,Smashbox, sharing my ah-ha moment when I tried their new foundation - Studio Skin Foundation.  Not to change subject from Trend Show to my own personal product excitement, but WOW!  I put this foundation on at 8:30am and set it with their new Studio Finish Pressed Powder. Well I just washed it off and it looked amazeballz right up until the cleanser hit my skin.  This foundation has the perfect medium coverage with a flawless silky finish.  Clearly it lasts all day, and lets minimal shine through as the day goes on.  When I tell you it was warm in there, believe me - 300+ people in a cosmetic department, newly renovated with additional counters that are packed with counter staff and a pose of artists and their estimated 50+ appointments per line....gasp.....it was HOT!

If you haven't had the pleasure of attending one of these Shows/Events you are truly missing out.  Samples, exclusives, makeup and hair - ps, Sultra did hair...oh it was wonderful!!!

Among some of the superstars: Smashbox (of course), Laura Mercier, Sultra, and Clarisonic. .

Sad you didn't make it, well don't be.  Just when you thought enough was enough...there's one more thing the piece de resistance, Smashbox just announced they were inviting back celebrity photographer Steven Khan on December 1st for another incredible Photo Event.  With any $75.00 purchase from Smashbox you can sit with Steven for a photo shoot and go home with a DVD of 15+ head shots that would normally cost you upwards of $500. 

How amazing do these clients look - Steven photographed them in past Photo Events.

Appointments will fill quickly so call now for a spot.  I know I will see you all there - what better gift can you give yourself and someone else (makeup for you - photo for someone else) It a gift that keeps on giving.

Call1-201-843-1122 and ask for Smashbox to make an appointment!!!!

Obsessing over the Sultra

Everyone is raving about the Sultra Bombshell Curling Rod.  I was a skeptic, nothing keeps a curl in my hair aside from it being set for an hour and tons of spray.  Well I am now a believer!!!

Here's the Difference:  The Japanese Kyocera Ceramic Technology helps strengthen and repair hair with infrared rays.  The heat is evenly distributed through the curling rod at a 360 degrees so you aren't frying your hair and the waves are fluid and smooth.

Check out my hair it held all day and night!!

Here is my hair pre-sultra

This was immediately following the sultra - and went to bed (yes, I said bed!)

I woke up, touched up 2 or 3 sections int he front, flipped my head and this is what I had from the night before.

Here is how my hair looked at 9pm!  Still had amazing body, smooth waves and held its shape with NO hairspray!

Buy it at Sephora, Sephora.com, Nordstrom or Nordstrom.com for $130 USD

Just in Time for the Holiday's

When:  November 19    8am - 6pm

Where: Nordstrom Garden State Plaza

Tickets $15.00 redeemable in product (for fashion show)

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This is my favorite time of year, although some people can't quite figure out why.  The level of cosmetic committment that the ladies who shop Trend Show is above and beyond your typical cosmetic junkie.  From the 7:45 arrival time to the rush for the aisle seat, that's where all the action is, to the flooded sea of director chairs swarming with makeup apps and mini facials - its heaven!!!

Cosmetic Brands bring out their best Artists and Stylists for this glorious day and all you, the consumer, have to do - buy a ticket, and figure out where you are gonna go first.  Best way to plan the day?  Take you mom, daughter or a close girl friend - buy a ticket in advance and schedule a mini facial, makeup application (with Smashbox of course - I'll be there customizing looks), and a stylist so you can get your hair did.  Go to lunch when your done and then go home and dive into the bag filled with all of your favorite finds for this holiday season.

Each Brand will be featuring their Holiday Sets - reserve them ahead of time if you see something you "MUST" have.  Below are the sets from Smashbox, my fave sets of the season - way to get a bang for your buck - amazing sets, overall!!

Looking forward to seeing all of you there and sitting down with you for a consult.  Call now to reserve a ticket and get an appointment time, while they are still available.

Life is Your Set...$22

Snap You're Fab...$30

 

Pretty in Pictures...$89

Tickled Pink

Not only do I love October for the obvious reasons like the leaves start to change color, the air becomes a little cooler, or it's my birthday month.  I love October for the cause it represents - Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Breast Cancer has effected my family and usually I support the cause by walking for the cure, this year I was unable to so.  I did the next best thing - SHOPPED!!!!  I encourage you all to support the fight against Breast Cancer in anyway you can.  If you can't join a walk or a run, support the cause buy updating your makeup and skincare.  You will not only feel good, but look good too.


Here are some of my favorites for this year:

• Bumble and Bumble Spray de Mode - $26                                  (BumbleandBumble.com)    The Donation:  During the month of October $5 from every purchase will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

• Estee Lauder Limited Edition Perfectionist [CP+] Wrinkle Lifting Serum with Pink Ribbon Chain - $80  (esteelauder.com)                                                                                                                                                                       The Donation:  20% of the suggested retail price will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

• Clarisonic Limited Edition Almond Blossom Plus - $235                                                                                                              (clarisonic.com or nordstrom.com)                                                                                         The Donation: $15 for every unit sold to the Look Good...Feel Better program

• OPI Shatter Nail Polish in Pink of Hearts - $7.25                          (OPI.com)                                                                                                                                                                         The Donation:  OPI made a donation to Susan G Komen for the Cure in the US and Rethink Breast Cancer in Canada

• Smashbox BCA O-Gloss - $22                                                                (smashbox.com)                                                                                                                                                  The Donation:  Entire retail price will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for the month of October

• Sephora Collection BCA Pink Eyelash Curler - $16    (sephora.com)                                                                                                                                                        The Donation:  $1 form each product sold will be donated to the Breast Cancer REsearch Foundation

• Shiseido Shimmering Rouge BCA Lip Color in Iron Maiden - $25  (Nordstrom.com)                                                                                      The Donation:  $5 from all retail sales of Iron Maiden will be donated to Cancer and Careers for the month of October

• Murad Limited Edition Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture Duo - $85                                                                                          (murad.com)                                                                                                                                                            The Donation: 10% of the retail sales will be donated to City of Hope

OneWed gets a Face Lift

Get ready Brides-to-Be and Vendors, OneWed.com has changed not only its look, but also its content.  They took all of our suggestions and added the necessary changes to make it easier for you to find the Vendors you need, get inspiration to help plan the perfect wedding, easier to use tools and more social networking within the site.

It's getting ready to launch this month!!!  There will be some immediate changes you will be sure to notice, but stay tuned for more things to come by the end of the year!

Be sure to look for us and many others who can't wait to help YOU plan the perfect wedding.

Follow this link right to our page on onewed:  http://www.onewed.com/reviews/wedding-hair-makeup-spas/new-jersey/nj/clifton/makeup-luxe/1932755/

Wedding Wednesdays

Wedding Wednesdays are a day dedicated to spotlighting your favorite wedding businesses - whether you are a fellow artist, stylist, caterer, wedding venue, photographer, DJ, etc... Its a great opportunity to give shout outs to those you love and want others to love too.

We would love to talk about your wedding business on our Blog.  Email us at Makeup_Luxe@yahoo.com and once a month on Wedding Wednesday we will feature a company.  Any Special offers for clients who find you through Makeup Luxe would be recommended where possible as an incentive for potential clients to use your business.

"Like" us on Facebook and we'll "like" you back and let all our friends know where they can find your business.

Looking forward to the networking opportunities.