Funky Town

Hello?  Is anyone out there?  I wouldn't blame you if you abandoned my blog...it seems I've been a neglectful writer as of late.  I'm not sure why that is.  I have tons of products I need to write about and I think up ideas for new posts all the time.  But lately...when it comes to putting words down, I just can't seem to be bothered.I, my friends, am in a blogging funk.  I've been writing here

Black Swan

In time for tonight's Academy Awards, I've dediced to do a look inspired by "Black Swan". This is not one of the looks  from the actual movie - I've seen several recreations of the black swan make-up, and didn't want to add on top of that. Instead, I tried to do something different that still is in line with the movie's aesthetics. I tried capturing both Odette (the white swan) and Odile (the

Beauty Spring Feature: Hello Kitty! Hello Pretty!

Spring is around the corner - I can feel it in my bones! I don't know about you but I'm so ready to shed my puffy winter coats and mits all for something breezy, Spring-y, and sexy. To ease the drag of this cold, grey winter I've been turning to my Spring makeup collections. To kick-off Makeup Junkie Spring faves, I'm getting pretty with Hello Kitty for Sephora! When I was between the ages of 7-

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Trend Report: Elie Tahari

NYFW F/W 2011 Elie TahariThe runway beauty look for Elie Tahari was very reminiscent of a porcelain doll. Kimberly Soane for Bobbie Brown played up the look with luminescent cheeks, plush rosy lips, and barely-there shadow.  Even the hair--a sleek center part pulled into a low ponytail--reinforced this play on minimalist chic.  Esther Langham for Moroccan Oil finished off the locks with a few

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Trend Report: Badgley Mischka Makeup

NYFW F/W 2011 Badgley MischkaTom Pecheux for MAC Cosmetics created a 40's Hollywood glam makeup look (with some edge, of course), using black and silver metallic shades on the eyes. Eyebrows were defined, cheeks were contoured and lips were a lighter shade of red.NYFW F/W 2011 Badgley Mischka NYFW F/W 2011 Badgley MischkaPhotos provided by beautypress.com.

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Trend Report: Anna Sui

NYFW F/W 2011 Anna SuiAt Anna Sui, 60s-mod makeup and big, retro hair complemented the Boho chic style of the Fall 2011 collection. Pat McGrath for CoverGirl traced a bold dark line into the crease of the eye and applied white eyeliner on the inner bottom lids for a wide-eye effect. Cheeks were flushed with a hint of color and lips were neutral and glossy. Garren for René Furterer amped up the

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Trend Report: Nanette Lepore

NYFW F/W 2011 Nanette Lepore Nanette Lepore's Fall 2011 beauty looks played up the ethereal whimsy of her collection. James Kaliardos from MAC augmented the look by opting for a naked face save for a bright red lip and frosty eye accents.  The hair-- crafted by James Pecis for Morrocanoil--was a messy take on the french braid with intentionally haphazard sections pinned back.  NYFW F/W 2011

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Trend Report: L.A.M.B.

NYFW F/W 2011 L.A.M.B. Despite the fact that there were six different beauty and hair looks coming down the street-gang inspired L.A.M.B. runway, the one commonality that all seemed to share was that the bigger and fiercer, the better. Hair by Danilo spanned the gamut from bouffants tucked behind lady-like head scarves, dramatically side-swept bangs, oversized buns, theatrical extensions, and an

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Trend Report: Vera Wang

NYFW F/W 2011 Vera WangFor the Fall 2011 Vera Wang runway show, the makeup and hair played on the idea of a contrast between feminine and tough. Orlando Pita for Moroccanoil slicked back straightened hair and teased the bottom into a tucked-in ponytail. Lucia Peroni for Clé de Peau Beauté gave the models an intense pewter smokey eye which added a rougher edge to the clean, lady-like canvas: dewy

Full-Face, Defined Makeup in 5 Minutes

I absolutely hate being late. I also absolutely hate running late. That rushed feeling of waking up knowing you have only a few minutes to get yourself together and out the door. Most of the time, we put our hair in a ponytail, throw on some lipgloss (maybe) and some face powder (...if I even remember to bring it). Most of the time, that will cut it.What really freaks me out is if I'm running

Gold Patterns

Another Sugarpill look with some Kiko thrown in :) I would actually do a more refined gold pattern if I did another look like this - and sorry I messed up the lash glue! Hope you like it anyway...Product ListMAC Bare Canvas, Sugarpill Birthday Girl, Sugarpill Dollipop, orange eyeshadow by Kiko, Sugarpill Goldilux, Maybelline Expression kohl in white, elite lashes, CG Lash Blast

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Trend Report: Michael Kors

NYFW F/W 2011 Michael KorsIconic models such as Carmen Kass, Karolina Kurkova and Angela Lindvall walked the runway at Michael Kors' Fall 2011 collection, celebrating his 30th anniversary in fashion. Dick Page for Shiseido created a clean, minimal makeup look and hair was simple and effortless- loose twists with hair parted in the middle and pieces intentionally sticking out. NYFW F/W 2011

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Ouidad Trend Report: Rebecca Minkoff

NYFW F/W 2011 Rebecca MinkoffOuidad kicked off NY Fashion Week 2011 with the Rebecca Minkoff show, the inspiration was a throwback 60’s vibe with a gypsy feel, and Ouidad’s “morning after” long, loose tousled styles were the perfect compliment to the collection.  To get the look, Ouidad used PlayCurl Volumizing Foam and Climate Control to give models a less polished “urban gypsy” look. NYFW F/W

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Trend Report: Betsey Johnson

NYFW F/W 2011 Betsey JohnsonThe Betsey Johnson Fall 2011 show featured bold and unforgettably creative makeup and hair looks. Charlotte Willer for Maybelline New York used vibrant blue and gold shadows to colorblock the eyes and bold red on the lips. Peter Gray for Redken used a 1920's black bob wig on the models, strategically spray-painted with gold and a black lace pattern. Nonie Creme for

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Moroccanoil Trend Report: Badgely Mischka

Hair by Peter Gray for Moroccanoil®Photographer: © David Webber for Moroccanoil®The Inspiration:The Badgley Mischka Collection for Fall 2011 is inspired by the great parties and classic Hollywood film of the 40’s and 50’s including “All About Eve,” “The Women,” and “Dark Victory.” It celebrates the strength and sophistication of the iconic leading ladies of those times, including Bette Davis.Hair

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Sebastian Trend Report: alice + olivia by Stacey Bendett

NYFW F/W 2011 alice + olivia by Stacey BendettAlice + Olivia Inspiration:The Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet Fall 2011 collection evokes timeless elegance and unabashed glamour. Stacey Bendet creates a wardrobe for a chic, free-spirited female; an empowered individual who is flawlessly fun and full of life, ready for a party, eccentric and captivating. NYFW F/W 2011 alice + olivia by Stacey

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Trend Report: Monique Lhullier

NYFW F/W 2011 Monique LhullierFor Monique Lhullier's luxurious and feminine collection, the hair and make-up look was doll meets punk. Make-up artist Val Garland for MAC created a deep purple smoky eye, intense brows and berry-colored lips. Odile Gilbert for Kérastase created a doll-like, haute-couture updo, with ribbon-like curls topped off with a black bow. NYFW F/W 2011 Monique Lhullier 

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Revlon Trend Report: Oscar de la Renta

NYFW F/W 2011 Oscar de la RentaWHO: Revlon’s Global Artistic Director, Gucci Westman, backstage at Oscar de la RentaWHAT: Revlon’s Global Artistic Director, Gucci Westman, paired a strong brow with rosy, contoured cheeks for the Oscar de la Renta Fall 2011 collection, bringing forth the designer’s vision of an enigmatic eastern traveler. “The look is about a Mongolian journey,” says Westman.

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Wella Trend Report: Narciso Rodriguez

NYFW F/W 2011 Narciso RodriguezCollection:The Fall 2011 collection draws inspiration from architectural elements and the combination of these rich, textural materials.  It is a collection that combines color with neutrals to create graphic shapes and volume.Hair Look: This season the beauty look embraces the darker side of Narciso Rodriguez and illustrates the strength that this modern woman

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Trend Report: Carolina Herrara

NYFW F/W 2011 Carolina HerraraAt Carolina Herrera's Fall 2011 show, make-up artist Diane Kendal for MAC Cosmetics used basic make-up elements to create a classic, flawless face. The eyes were lined with a winged effect at the top lid with black eyeliner, eyebrows were defined and cheeks were soft and rosy. A wine-color lip stain pulled the look together.  NYFW F/W 2011 Carolina HerraraOrlando

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: NARS Trend Report: 3.1 Phillip Lim

SHOW: 3.1 phillip limLEAD ARTIST: Lisa Butler for NARS CosmeticsTREND: Theatrical eyesDESIGNER INSPIRATION:  “I thought about the element of motion – movement and vibrations that occur when you see a really chic girl riding a bicycle,” said designer Phillip Lim. “It’s a sense of class, but it is an athletic elegance in how she carries herself, and how she looks gliding through the air.”LOOK: “

Another Year Older...

Hooray! Today's my birthday.  I'm taking the day off of work (and blogging) to spend time with my husband and family...you know, the people that REALLY matter the most.  I fully intend to make the most of this day and this year.  And I can finally say that I am starting to feel like an adult, and that it's not nearly as bad as I thought it would be.I don't mind getting older.  I'm not afraid of

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Wella Trend Report: DKNY

  NYFW F/W 2011 DKNY The Look:  Perfect ImperfectionThe hair look for the Fall  ’11 DKNY show in New York was inspired by the late ‘60s/ early ‘70s ‘mod’ look, where stiff structured looks gave way to a new modern aesthetic.   The hair perfectly partnered the new linear aesthetic of the DKNY catwalk collection, which featured a palette of black and white with splashes of red, orange and navy

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: NARS Trend Report: Marc Jacobs

 SHOW: Marc JacobsLEAD ARTIST: François Nars, Founder & Creative Director of NARS CosmeticsTREND: Blushed cheeks and defined upper eyes INSPIRATION & LOOK: “The look started with a picture that Marc had of Christy Turlington with really fresh skin and rosy cheeks,” said François Nars, Founder & Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics. “Marc wanted ‘icy cold cheeks’ and so the blush is drawn down in

Lady Gray

I came home the other day to several boxes waiting for me.  The one that stood out the most was marked "Dior."  I ripped into that sucker like a little kid on Christmas morning, and was rewarded with three beautiful gray nail polishes from Dior.Let's take a look!The entire new gray collection is inspired by the great fashion cities of the world: Paris, London, and New York. Dior considers the

Contest Winners!

First of all, I have to say just how overwhelmed I am by your participation in the giveaway. Don't even get me started on all those crazy comments! :) Anyway, I'm so happy you all were as excited about this as I was. I say it every time I do something like this, but I truly would have loved to give something to each and every one of you. Holding this give-away was really fun-- I'll definitely

Lush Goodies!

Just a lil' video to share some of my recent purchases from Lush! It had been so long since I shopped at Lush last, so this was super exciting for me. Hope you all enjoy!Happy Valentine's Day!xoxo- Tiffany

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Napoleon Perdis Trend Report: Duckie Brown, Nicholas K, Victor de Souza

Napoleon Perdis kicked off the first official day of fashion week with a variety of looks. From the all natural, fresh faces of the Duckie Brown boys, the strong brows and nude matte lips at Nicholas K, to the extreme look of the Victor de Souza show – Napoleon and his talented team has and continues to cover it all.  At Nicholas K, to echo the rugged, outdoorsy feel, Napoleon mirrored the tones

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: NARS Trend Report: Mandy Coon

 SHOW: Mandy CoonLEAD ARTIST: Francelle, NARS Makeup ArtistTREND: Art-deco “inside out-lined” eyesINSPIRATION: “My inspiration started with a picture of my family in the late 70s; I thought my mom was so chic. I was also very inspired by these pictures of manta rays and came up with a very film-noir esthetic for the collection, which is very chic, but also very dark,” said designer Mandy

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Make Up For Ever Trend Report: Yoana Baraschi & Libertine

 NYFW F/W 2011 Yoana MAKE UP FOR EVER ALLIANCE artist, Lottie (www.makeupforever-alliance.com), served askey make up artist for the Yoana Baraschi Fall/Winter 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Lottie was inspired by the season’s bold, glossy jewel tones thatcomplement Yoana’s collection.Complexion & Cheeks: Lottie kept the complexion bare with MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Invisible

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: NARS Trend Report: Honor

NYFW F/W 2011 HonorSHOW: HonorDESIGNER: Giovanna RandallLEAD ARTIST: James Boehmer, NARS International Lead Makeup ArtistTREND: Graphic eyesINSPIRATION: “I kept looking back to a moment with my grandmother in a department store. There was a gumball machine that I wanted, but the only one left was housed in a box that was a bit damaged. The idea of something slightly distressed, but still

NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: NARS Trend Report: Thakoon

NARS created the look for the Thakoon Fall 2011 runway show.SHOW: ThakoonLEAD ARTIST: Diane Kendal for NARS CosmeticsTREND: Tribal eyes and muted lipsINSPIRATION: “The collection draws inspiration from the opulence of the Rococo period and the style of the Masai tribe in Africa,” said designer Thakoon Panichgul. “There are a lot of primary colors, but also gorgeous marabou feathers, so we wanted

Anchors Away!!!

Are you ready for Spring yet?  I sure am.  Though the Winter hasn't been particularly awful here in the Seattle area, I am more than ready to have longer days, warmer weather, and maybe, just maybe, to see the sun on a somewhat regular basis.Since it's Monday and it's still Winter, I thought it would be a good time to look at a colorful, lovely Springtime collection of nail color from China Glaze

Green Feathers

Since the first time I saw Illamasqua's iconic looks featuring long, feathery lashes on the lower lid, I've been obsessed with finding something similar. I've had a hard time finding lashes that would be suitable for this kind of look, but then I discovered those feather lashes at www.kkcenterhk.com and thought that even though they are somewhat different, they'd be a good start! The only

Valentine's Day Nails

I'm LOVING red nail polish right now. I recently found a new amazing red that is only available at Target (hence the name), Target Red by Loreal, and I'm absolutely in love with it. Love the formula. Love the brush. Love that with two coats it looks perfectly opaque. Just for a little extra something, I added a coat of Untold by Illamasqua to my ring finger nails on top of the two coats of the

Naked Palette: Everyday Fresh Faced Makeup

Products used:Urban Decay Primer Potion in EdenUrban Decay Naked Palette eye shadows:Buck, Naked, Virgin, DarkhorseUrban Decay 24/7 liners in Whiskey and ZeroMAC Mineralized Skinfinish in So CeylonBenefit Bella Bamba blushMAC Lustreglass in Morning GloryAnastasia Brow Powder in Ash BlondeMaybelline One by One mascara

I Heart You. Which One Are You? Flirty? Girly? Or Seductive?

Valentine's Day is fast approaching! How many of you really celebrate V-Day? For me, the only thing I love about it is the heart-shaped chocolates! My husband and I don't go all out like we used to now that we're married - not to say that we don't have any romance - but we don't need one day to show how much we love each other because we show each other everyday. Go ahead and gag but we really do

Beauty Product of the Week: Belle De Jour White Lotus Mask

What is it? The Belle De Jour White Lotus Mask from Kenzo will "offer the skin special moments of pleasure and rest. 10 minute application, and the White Lotus alchemy, enriched for this mask, sets to work and quickly reinforces the daily benefits of Belle De Jour. The mask's rich, creamy texture is enhanced by the brush provided which stimulates and soothes the skin at application. Wraps the

Prep for Valentine's With Help from Ricky's NYC!

I live on the West Coast, so I don't have the ability to shop at awesome places like CVS or Ricky's NYC. But for those of you who can, be sure to swing by Ricky's to check out these products.  Ricky's NYC wants to help you get ready for Valentine's Day (which is just around the corner...eek!) with the items listed below.Get date ready with Mattese Elite lipstick ($10) in Provocative, Porn Star or

(Pro) Mend Your Evil Ways

I've been having hair issues lately.  I know what I need to do: I need to get my butt into the salon for a cut and color pronto.  But I haven't.  I am not sure what my problem is, but lately I haven't wanted to take the time (or spend the money!) to deal with it.  I haven't been to the salon since July (gasp!) and as a result, my hair is a wreck.I was thinking sadly about the state of my hair

Sigma Giveaway! Happy V-day! :)

Because I love you guys, I wanted to do a little something special for you all! While recording my January favorites, I had originally included about 10 minutes of talking (ok, rambling) about a Sigma brush set and holder I had been using during the month that had become a big favorite of mine. Well, as it took over the video (and took it to a whopping 20 minutes...), I decided to throw out the

Battle of the Body Scrubs!

Alright! After taking an unscheduled--but apparently much needed--break from blogging, I'm back. And I'm very much behind! I have a ton of beauty products to tell you about, so be sure to swing by this week. I'll have new content up regularly, unless all hell breaks loose!Since yesterday was Super Bowl Sunday (confession: I have never--and never plan to--watch a Super Bowl game.  Sorry!) and

Royal Sugar

My first time using Sugarpill Cosmetics! You know perhaps I love matte shades very much, and therefore I'm quite happy that most Sugarpill shades, even though they might contain shimmer, possess a pretty strong base colour. Royal Sugar is a prime example - it looks almost glittery in the pot, but goes on such a vibrant, highly-pigmented blue!How to achieve it:1. Apply NYX Milk Jumbo Eye Pencil

Nail Polish Organization Idea

I've always had issues with nail polish storage. For years, they rested (unhappily) under my bed in shoeboxes. Then I got in on the nail polish wall rack craze. Then I realized that I wasn't running a nail salon. So several months back while perusing the organizational-containter-thingies aisle at Target, I discovered these babies.SNAPWARE CONTAINERS! They come in sets of two, with one lid.

Beauty News: NARS Opens First Flagship Store Boutique in New York! Lucky New Yorkers...

 Photo Credit: NARS I love boutiques especially when it has the name "NARS" in it. The new boutique opening on February 10 in New York City's West Village is white, bright and oh-so-chic! The fire place adds a warm, cozy touch. I can't help but drool over the displays of eyeshadow after eyeshadow, blush after blush, lipstick after lipstick!  The boutique will sell a series of products exclusive

Two Quickies...

First off, let me apologize for my absence this week.  I have no excuse for my lack of posts...I actually have a TON of stuff to blog about, but I just haven't had the time or energy to face my computer.  Sometimes we just need a little break, I suppose...and I am taking that break now.As I mentioned, I do have plenty to write about.  I should be back to posting at my normal pace next week (

New Goodies!

Just a little haul video :) Check out some of my recent purchases from Ulta and Target!