Category Archives: Makeup

IM Mascara – the perfect companion for crimson pouts

I recently read an article in Net-A-Porter talking about Mexico and  how Mexican women tend to wear red lipstick and black mascara, that they had a cult favorite that is only available in Mexico. Lucky for me my dear friend Shawn was in Mexico City at the time of the article and I immediatly wroteContinue reading “IM Mascara – the perfect companion for crimson pouts”

New Year – New Glow with GLOW UP by ELLIS FAAS

Happy New Year everyone, I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday season.  Everything is new again and that includes glowing skin.  Like I’ve said before, we need to fake it until we make it. ELLIS FAAS recently launched their new Glow Up, a soft shimmering powder that adds subtle hints of Glow where we needContinue reading “New Year – New Glow with GLOW UP by ELLIS FAAS”

My New Favorite Lip Product – The Lip Enhancer by Zelens

Zelens is one of the best skincare brands available today and recently they launched an anti-aging makeup collection that will allow us to continue with our skincare regimen 24/7. I love my New Lip Enhancer, you can wear it alone for a hint of color or you can layer it underneath your favorite crimson. IContinue reading “My New Favorite Lip Product – The Lip Enhancer by Zelens”

Bed Red by Butter London

What can I say, I love this shade of Bed Red by Butter London.  It’s a pink red and the pigment has long-lasting color. So many times I buy a new shade of crimson only to be disappointed in the texture and lasting power. So if you’re looking for a lipstick that has long-lasting color,Continue reading “Bed Red by Butter London”

Are You Addicted to Red?

Flipping through the latest magazines I came across this mini article in Lucky Magazine.  Naturally it caught my attention and I have to say that I spent years trying out other shades before I realized that red just suited me best. I learned my lesson hundreds of dollars later and stick to crimson, what aboutContinue reading “Are You Addicted to Red?”

Your Beauty BFF Brushes by IT Cosmetics

Ladies, these are the 12 makeup brushes that every girl needs in her makeup bag. They are ergonomic, and made with tender love and care. A few features & benefits: • Ultra Luxe®, plush, cruelty-free hair • Custom cut brush heads • Great for the makeup newbie or makeup Pro I love that the pigmentContinue reading “Your Beauty BFF Brushes by IT Cosmetics”

My Makeup Routine

Since the Skin Veil from Ellis Faas landed in my lap I’ve been unable to put it down, why? Because it’s the closest foundation I’ve tried that actually mimics my skin tone. It’s natural looking in a way that doesn’t look like I’m wearing makeup.  You may be asking yourself how can this be? ItContinue reading “My Makeup Routine”

Reds to Consider by Nars

I found three new reds to consider, after all a girl can never have too many. The New Audacious collection by Nars has a hue for everyone, there are nudes, reds and every color you can imagine. I found these three and once I’m at my Neighborhood Nars on Fillmore Street I’ll even consider theContinue reading “Reds to Consider by Nars”