SUNDAY MUST HAVE!

Ahhhhh-The only topic that I actually am able to write about more than once.

SUNDAY MUST HAVE!
I have again-decided to talk about two more products that

DONT LEAVE MY KIT
EVER!

SHU UMEMURA HARD FORMULA

I only carry two eye brow products in my kit, and the Hard Formula is my go to product and then I follow with the second one for back up if I need a stronger coverage.

The hard formula in my kit is in only two color but available in three:
I buy Brown 3 and Seal Brown.

What is great is that you can go to your counter and they will hand sharpen it for you-but I just use a Shu Uemura pencil Sharpener which is the best-Japanese people really know how to work knives.

WHY?????????????
The hard formula only works when it comes into contact with the oils in the hair of your brows-resulting in a normal and natural finish.

I love it for when I need to create a very natural look but alot of filling like in extreme cases of white or color-less eye brows. Those blonder than blonder children and models who are famous for lightening their brows.

Purchased from Holt Renfrew http://www.holtrenfrew.com/

photo from http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/_us/_en/makeup/brows/hard-formula.htm



Clayton Shagal Placyderm Cream

Newest to my kit-but I have replenished it twice.


For a great medium level moisturizer that is safe for most skin types this cream is excellent
-A LITTLE GOES A LOOOONG WAY-

It improves circulation, helps to prevent moisture loss-so it is not just a one time cream and also delivers intense hydration (WATER)

I have been doing alot of Bridal Campains this year and it seems that the glow is back-I generally like skin to glow on its' own and add just a bit more where needed or else it looks greasy-This product is amazing for allowing your skin to glow naturally on its' own. FANTASTIC-DUH!
THIS PRODUCT IS BEST FOR DRY SKIN-is what the website claims although I think they should add that it also ROCKS FOR DEHYDRATED SKIN!

Purchased from http://www.myocaremassageandspa.ca/Welcome.html go here for their phone number and location. ALSO-The BEST THAI MASSAGE IN EDMONTON
photo from:http://www.claytonshagal.com/products-surface-moisturizers.html

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Prince!

MUST HAVE SUNDAYS!

I was clearing out my Makeup Kit- a consistent and never ending task of all makeup artist.

-I also make check list so that I know the items that I put aside in my other storage of items that I barley use-which is so sad because some of these items are so expensive.

I have chosen to talk about three items that always travel with me and my kit:

The First:

by Benefit Cosmetics its Bene-tint

"the sexiest flush you can get from a bottle"www.benefitcosmetics.com

I generally hate the smell of roses-but its so light and it goes away.

Created for cheeks,lips and nipples! yup! Nipples! go to their site to read up on it

-It gives a see through cherry stained look on the lips

-a sheer happy winter kiss on the cheeks

and a perfect flush to the nipples:

Great for layering: Like adding this goddess item as a cheek tint and brushing it over with a sweep of Gold Mica Powder from Faces Cosmetics.

MY NEWEST LOVE:

Most people who know me-know that I LOVE no make-up make-up which is what I always get from Bene-tint.

I Take a Q-Tip and line just ABOVE the eyelash line with the product and then add my darkest brown liner to the bottom and lower lash lines. this works best on tanned skin.

I usually pick this item up from Murale or Shoppers Drugs Smart because of the awesome points! Woo hoo!

photo from : http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/

2nd: DepSea Hydrability Lip Balm: Shu Uemura

I have the biggest crush on this product I always by two at a time.

You can use this product as a mask at night on the lips (just coat them thick) and your soar tired lips will thank you in the morning.

The lip balm hydrates the lips so well that it helps the delicate skin to become more translucent thus more hydrated: I use it on my elbows when I am really dry or on my finger tips in winter.

BEWARE: it is addictive and carries bees wax and macademia oil to aid in hydration. The Depsea line actually helps your skin to teach your skin how to hydrate it self.

I generally pick this product up at Holt Renfrew. http://www.holtrenfrew.com/ to find your nearest store.

it is not sticky or greasy and it doesn't smell like crap.

MAKEUP TIP: Most of the time my male models have the driest lips and it is not so popular to have my models with lots of shine on their lips. AT THE SAME TIME: Lipstick wearers-urgh the dreaded dry lipstick look-before you apply your lipstick apply the SHU BALM.

---heres what I do: before cleansing my models skin for makeup I apply Shu Balm-which everyone in my circle knows it as. with in 5 minutes chapped and unsightly lips are diminished.-I am ready to apply my makeup and lip stick goes on much smoother and looks more definitive.

It-melts right into the skin so for my male models I generally don't have to wipe it off. WOO HOO!

photo from http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/

3rd: Makeup Forever Microfinish Powder HD Powder

My stumble on this product came from a fellow make-up artist Ilsa Pratt from Vancouver-she told me how amazing it was.

The reason WE LOVE IT:

it helps to smooth out skin on ALL SKIN tones with out changing the color or texture of the skin.

Over or under foundation this universal product is a must have: even for a model or actors bag.

THE BONUS: Little to to no-scent and talc free.

The skin becomes more radiant and almost creates a blurry veil to hide ugly skin on camera.

Generally purchased from Sephora, Sears or The Bay

photo from http://www.makeupforever.com/products/complexion/hd-powder.html

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GOSSIP FRIDAY! THERES A NEW SHATTER!

I AM SOOOOOOOO SORRRY!
With the works of fashion week, and beginning of tax season it has been crazy.
I can't wait to update all of you on the amazing clothes of fall 2011-were talking textures, colors. away with the Amish and in with the ummm---Un-Amish?
I don't have anything against the Amish by the way-it just fit. sorry if you took offence-but if you did please don't read my blog any more. I am sorry!
Back to the Gossip:
So we are all aware of Katey Perry and her wonderful bash with OPI-SHATTER a nail polish that crackles and gives tons of textures to any boring manicure-although no manicure is boring.
OPI-has released the color in black------But word is out THANK YOU FASHION WEEK NEW YORK GOSSIP QUEENS: OPI is supposedly coming out with a Shatter in Silver-OMFG.
----This is intense shit. well I will update you soon.
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STUMBLE TUESDAYS!

I AM CANADIAN!

Generally I would give the patriot award to most Americans because they really do love it, and oh how I wish I was always beach side in O.C. or any you name it island Hawaii.
True we do have our proud Candian Beer, Health Care, The Sexy Evangeline Lilly and Angel voice Michael Buble.

What I am most proud of right now:
What I right now at 2 AM in My Hotel Room-can not sleep with out:

something I stumbled on My trip to Calgary:
My friend Mandy and I stayed at the Beautiful Fairmont Palliser in Calgary on 1st and 9th decided to go have dinner at their Lounge open Until 11:30-thank goodness because Downtown Calgary is not Famous for having late night eateries for crazy workers like us.
After attending Bridal Fantasy www.bridalfantasy.com-Which by the way their 2010 Magazine marks their 10 year anniversary and is amazing. Completely re-invented and the turn out was Great. I was so excited to meet Lianna Chaouli-shes so sweet and nice and motivating I guess that's why she is one of the most coveted image therapist. Something only Bridal Fantasy would be able to pull off.
Any who onto the story-exhausted from the show we decided to meet in the lobby for dinner.
I ordered my Favorite Tea a blend of Pineapple and Tangerine omg heaven-it taste like liquid candy.
But::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Here is MY STUMBLE

Mandy ordered a Ceaser something invented in Calgary Alberta for an opening of a restaraunt in 1969-I REALLY NEVER EVER LIKED CEASERS!
BUT::::::::::::::::::::: Leave it to the Fairmont Family to make something like a Ceasar so Grand and delicious and just so un-forgettable.
My Ceasar garnished with a crisp celery stick and three olives-but the horseradish oregano combo divine-even better was the perfect temperature of the cocktail.
Ceasar enthusiast-Get to a Fairmont Hotel near you and Have one of my Ceasars-with their Lamb Chops served with a dreamy Aoli.

Alright-room service is here with my three Ceasars-CIAO

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SALES SALES SALES!

I have been absolutley insane: all in the good ways!

Shopping is a huge passion of mine and sales always take the cake for me: so here are my favourite deals around Edmonton that you can still get in on:

HOLT RENFREW: http://www.holtrenfrew.com/

Off of winter items: like my wonderful MARC JACOBS EAR MUFFS!

MENS AND WOMANS INCLUDING SHOES

It does not include cosmetics and Louis Vuiton

-but it is totally worth going.

I shop with Cindy and the Edmonton store and I shope with

Lori at the Vancouver Store-they are so awesome.

70% off-this is where you can load up on what Santa missed out on. Rumour has it that it is lasting till Januart 4th 2010.

ABERCROMBIE AND FITCH- 40% off everything in the store except fragrances.

- Although I think it maybe 30% now.

ALDO: Extra 30% off all sale and if you want to shop online which is usually better cause of

there awesome return policy it is free shipping.

MY ONLINE HAVEN http://www.sense.com/
is having 50% off some hot seletced designers like Kris Van Assche and Christopher Kane

HAPPY SHOPPING

Prince Nikolas

POLISHED!

Gone are the days of "artificially enhanced nails" as some would like to call it.

In are the days of short-oval nails with a friendly buff or a coating of a smooth lacquer.

On the runways we see strong bold colors all on short nails-or we see soft romantic color and men are even getting buffed out with a ridge free look.

George Clooney is rumored to use the Ridge Filler from nail goddess herself Deborah Lipman offering a masculine Mat-esque look. While my favorite Ridge Filler is from the queen of perfecting her click Chanel-The Base Coat "BASE PROTECTRICE"-

Photo from: http://www.chanel.com/

I generally always recommend a great buffing block like the one offered from O.P.I, but lately I am always on the go, and life doesn't allow me to always buff-I get away with the sheer beauty of this Chanel Goddess.

A lot of people seem to shy away from color that is not red or cranberry or sometime type of red in the winter-POO!

With all the great designer and color buyers we have out there to inspire or manicured hands or feet why would someone not want to indulge in what the color gods gave us:

Check out http://www.sparitual.com/nail_lacquers for a vegan formaldehyde free way of decorating your digits-it even has a numerology scale and you can choose by mood.

How is everyone feeling about the reverse Manicure

photo from: http://www.bodycare.becomegorgeous.com/hands_and_nails/fall_2010_nail_polish_trends-2556.html

I am undecided-I am not sure if I like the old Manicure look either-just not that into chips.

Its time to think of shades like

Butters very own -Marrow-named for the dark purple that Marrow looks like in the bone

YSL La Laque- 139 Gold-great way to bring in the new year and to add brightness to your wardrobe

Opi-Teas-y does it a part of the Burlesque collection a shimmery burgundy-so gorgeous you'll get DIRTY.

Faces Cosmetics: 358- a green that will banish and blushing bitches red out of the way.

-OR not so bold add a hint of pearl (1 coat) or iridescence to your favourite holiday color.

Check out www.alllacqueredup.com for a great site.

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Dior Homme Spring/Summer 2011 Video-

Although I completeley love the style-I don't always love wearing black and white-
Great for people who are in retail though-because I have been seeing everyone helping me in Black and white every where so far.
But yay for the long draping clothes and clean hair lines.



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