TOUCHE ÉCLAT

This ever so popular Radiance Highlighting God-has now launched a new color
For those with a more yellow skin tone.

TOUCHE ÉCLAT NUMBER 8

This product has been living and re-living in my kit for six years.
All you makeup artist out there know that-we rarely ever purchase the same items to replenish our kits with.
I love love love this product-not only for how easy it is to use and blend but its attractive to use and great portability because it is light weight and the lid on the cap seals tight.

This Radiance Pen is used anywhere that I need a little pop even under the lips and under eyeshadow or just under the ends of the eyebrows-a fool proof way of highlighting.
I generally don't use it as a concealer but-I have and its a nice light to medium coverage.
Another great option is just to use this MEGA STAR PRODUCT to refresh your self during the day to night transformation with out having to go home and start all over again.

I use my Armani Blender brush while I am blending but it is not necessary you can use your fingers or the brush applicator that comes with it.

Number 1: has a slight salmon pink tone to it great for those dark circles and vain spots on the face.
Number 2: has a nice peachy ivory tone as I like too call it-I use it for those with a little more olive in there skin,
Number 3: is for my TAN beauties. I used on a black woman under her foundation to give the center of her face a little more glow and pop-kind of like what a RING FLASH would do-so she could walk around like a Beauty Shot all day.
Now it is time for Number 8-to Shine. the most yellow beige tone of them all-designed for Asian skin tones-but definably not limited too.
Available at Holt Renfrew or The Bay. $50.
Happy Shopping
photo from www.yslbeautyus.com

MASH-SCARA REVIEW!!!!!

Having such extremely thin eyelashes that don't seem to want to keep a curl.
(Seriously my eyelashes have such attitude like a girl who never gets a pony for her birthday.)
makes me all sad and makes my eyes not as pretty as they could be.

I am always on the search for the no flaking, no smudging mascara ( the only reason my kit
is so replenished with Mascara is because I am always trying to find the right ones.)
I always-try to find more than product to do the same thing- just in case I am out and need to purchase another I can grab what is more readily available.

First and foremost My Shu Uemura Eyelash curl sent from the Long Eye Lash Goddess will always have a home in my kit-but remember peeps every six months replace the whole unit because of the hinge on it.
Some people keep it forever-but think of it as a tooth brush. you wouldn't keep your tooth brush for five years would you? if you do ewwww!
You don't want to damage your eyes or eyelashes-so it is always best to follow manufacturers directions.

Alot of people use a primer first before mascara and some people use the ones that are safe to curl with-WELL they all make my eye lashes fall except the Armani Lash Primer has so far been the best for me.

NOW ON THE MASH of MASH-SCARA!

Shu Uemura Mascara Basic has given me the most natural looking eye lashes with one of the best holds. I enjoy the look of it because of how natural it looks-I can build it up but it never gave me the spider lash look.

Shu Uemura Ultimate Mascara with the Unique Eight degree brush I like this one alot-although somedays it is heavy on my eyelashes I just love how black it looks on my eye lashes and makes them look thick but natural. It is also a Gel Formula so it wicks away water.

YSL-Effect Faux Cil 1w-that is what the bottom one says but it is great because this one is water proof and it really does give my eyelashes and weightless false eye lash effect-as mentioned earlier I get a little flaking but no smudging.

and last but not least:

Armani just had this event called the Wet Look- or Wet Eyes or something but the counter girl new that I was int he market for a brown mascara that was weightless and water resistant or proof. The limited edition eyes to kill mascara in brown copper color appeard more brown on me but did it ever curl my eye lashes, lengthen them and thicken them with no smudging or flaking and no irritation. It is now my go to mascara but will not make it in my kit because I just can not give it up. The black color is not limited edition.
Oh yeah-It totally feathered my eyelashes and im a total Glamazon with it.
Happy Shopping.

GET GEM GLAMMED WITH SHU UEMURA!

Shu Uemura-is my makeup and skin care heart and soul.
They always seem to out do them self. Even with there simple packaging-it just looks so clean
and nice in my washroom.
Shu Uemura will be releasing the GEM GLAM COLLECTION This June at Holt Renfrew.
-SO EXCITED-
Included is four gorgeous eye shadows-three with extreme sparkles including an ultra amazing white rainbow-think iridescent rainbow white glitter that is safe for the eyes.
ooo ooo ooo-they are also releasing an amazing pastel mint green that will make you drool just by looking at it.
This collection is filled with two limited edition Vinyl Glosses in a juicy pink and succulent blood orange whats great about these is that they actually fill the fine lines on your lips and add dramatic mouth watering color.
As well as there cream eye shadows that REALLY DO NOT CREASE and turn all your colors into water resistant eye shadows.
I am ultra excited to sample his new face powder-it actually helps to even out your skin tone and you can contour and highlight with it.
hope this helps.
Call Holt Renfrew and book your GEM GLAM appointment now.

SUMMER LIPS:

Spring and Summer-seem to be the event that everyone is waiting for.

-I am mainly excited for the summer lip color wearers to come out and dazzle us with

their soft hues and finally the chapped lipped look can go fuck them self.

Lip balm: is the first way to go: You have total control glossy, matte whatever!

My absolute favourite discovery is Shu Uemura DepSea hydrating lip balm.

www.holtrenfrew.com

Colors: Gone are the days of peachy only lips for spring and summer

fashion is allowing us to have personality now that it is 2010 and we can now choose even the reddest of red shades, the darkest of dark plums and burgundies. It really depends on what we pair our new you out fits with. My heart has really been pushing the Orange toned colors lately even in blush. YUMMY!

Shu Uemura also has released a glorious light weight long lasting lipstick call Crystal Shine-high shine, moderate coverage and a glorious varietal of colors.

At the most recent MUA Show-I got to meet one of the creative makeup artist for MAC and was inspired but her anything goes attitude.-Clinique has this amazing lip balm color-it is better color than balm but its called blackberry honey-
It colors your lips that cherry Popsicle Glamazon look-HUI at the Clinique counter at Holt Renfrew Edmonton helped this RED JUICY COLOR jump into my bag. love love love heart it.

Out with the pale pastel pinks and in with the juicy pastel pinks-the difference they are alot more warmer this season-See YSL-they have a sexy bloodorange lipgloss that taste as good as it looks.

GIORGIO ARMANI IS THE BALM!!!!!!!

I am always on the look for a great face wash/cleanser.

WHATEVER YOU WANT TO CALL IT!

I guess my greatest concern about looking for a face wash is that it has to do everything.

-So if I need extra cleansing because I am not so "Au Natural" that day it has to take it all off.

That's eye makeup-EVERYTHING!

Who really has time for all the extra steps of using an eye makeup remover and lip color remover?

If you do, great!

Everyone who knows me, knows that I LOVE SHU UEMURA. Especially their cleansing oils.

Recently, the Loreal Team and Holt Renfrew have asked me to be one of their DEMO ARTIST

at their Launch of Giorgio Armani Cosmetics Edmonton, Search my blog about the BEST FOUNDATION EVER-from the Armani line.

Armani is the BALM!

They have released a Mineral Cleansing Balm, A rich balm that transitions into an oil or a milky texture once you add water, and it literally removes everything-even those awful lip stains.

Your skin is left hydrated and clean.

The only problem was that I found that I did have to do 2 washes and I wanted to keep true to the product:

Apply the product to your cheeks and spread evenly all over, add water and rinse thoroughly.

SO I HAD TO WIPE MY FACE AND MY HANDS SUPER DRY AND START AGAIN!

was it necessary? just to make sure that all my T.V. makeup was off so I could wake up with a perfect canvas-although the GIORGIO ARMANI FLUID SHEER PRIMER does help me out with that.

This Product is about-65 dollars I believe, and worth it. Melody, the DBA for Giorgio Armani Edmonton is a wealth of knowledge, go see her to get your hands on this Amazing Cleanser that is also Fragrance Free.

ITS HERE! GOD!

O.k., well thats a stretch. God isn't here, well maybe the BEAUTY GOD!
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I was always trecking back and fourth between Vancouver and Calgary.
for what?
FOR ARMANI and SHU UEMURA!

I absolutley thank my complexion to them. its soft its smooth, its holt-tastic.

GO NOW

LEARN MAKEUP

AHHHHHH! The fabolous IMATS or simplily know as "THE SHOW"

is Coming to Vancouver on APRIL 17 and 18 2o10.

I am so excited-all that makeup, all that talent.
It is open to all people-not just industry professionals.
STUDENTS-there is a competition get heard, get proud. GO!