Naomi Watts, who stars in the new movie “Mother and Child,” made her mark on the red carpet at the movie’s screening at the Toronto International Film Festival. Looking as lovely as always, and glowing with a gorgeous look created by mark celebrity makeup artist Mai Quynh. Mai was nice enough to share with us how she created Naomi’s gorgeous red carpet look.

To begin she started by applying mark Face Expert Flawless Touch Makeup in Natural with a foundation brush to her skin. She then blended mark Get Bright Hook Up Highlighter in Light under her eyes and mark Good Riddance Hook Up Concealer in Fair/Light around her nose. Next Mai applied mark Just Pinched Instant Blush Tint in Nude to her cheeks using a foundation brush. An absolute fabulous idea for the perfect application. Once the foundation and creams were applied, she set everything by dusting mark Powder Buff Natural Skin Foundation in Natural with a powder brush. “And finally, to give her a warm glow, I swept mark Good Glowing Mosaic Blush in Sandy to the apples of her cheeks.”

“For her eyes, I mixed mark I-Mark Custom Pick Eyeshadow in Biscotti and Tiki and applied it from the lash line to the crease, fading the colors upward using an angled contour eyeshadow brush.  I also smudged Biscotti and Tiki underneath her lower lash line, using an eyeliner brush.  I then added mark Eyemarker in Jet to the top of her lashes and blended so that the line would be faint.  To finish the eyes, I curled her lashes and added two coats of mark Lash Splash Hook Up Waterproof Mascara in Black.”

And last but not least Mai completed Naomi’s beautiful look by applying mark Dew Drenched Moistulicious Lip Color in Rain to her lips.

The entire line of Mark Cosmetics are available at meetmark.com and the best part is, the prices are as attractive and fabulous as the colors!

xx,

ingrid

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Dick Page, Shiseido’s Artistic Director has been heating up Spring 2010 Fashion Week runway in NYC.  His gorgeous looks can be seen everywhere and we’ve got the scoop on “how to get the look” created for the Marc by Marc Jacobs show!

“Punk rock”, and “Painted on lip color” were the inspiration taken from the bright clothes in the collection that made their way down the runway in New York. Lips were prepped with Aquafor before applying any color to them.  Next, the Perfect Rouge Lipstick in Fuschia (RS320) from the Spring 2009 Line was applied, followed by a high pigment bright pink powder.  The lips were completed with a dusting of the Translucent Loose Powder from the Fall 2009 Collection.

The eyes were left completely natural.  Dick then used the Natural Eyebrow Pencil from the Fall 2009 Collection if needed. And there you have it. Beauty tips for Spring 2010 right from the runway in NYC!

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What can we say about Jake Bailey, not only is he the sweetest and cutest makeup artist evah, but his eye and talent for creating looks on his celebrity clients, have made him one of the most sought after artists in Los Angeles, New York, Europe, and Asia.

On Sunday he was busy in NYC getting Katy Perry ready for the VMA’s, and we were lucky enough to get the scoop from Jake himself. Jake said that Katy’s dress was an inspiration and definitely helped to decide what look would work best. “She wore an outrageous metal spiked mesh mini by “The Blonds.” The dress reminded me of a Gianni Versace book I have called “Rock and Royalty” and the powerful iconic images in it. I wanted the eyes to evoke that type of decadent glamour and of course complement the sparkle of the dress with a little sparkle on the eyes.”

So with that being said, Jake started by applying some NARS Oil Free foundation as Katy’s base, and a pink shimmer Blush for some glow. “We kept the lips matte so the emphasis was on her eyes, but they definitely were not without color! For the carpet, Katy wore a matte coral and for her performance and after party, she wore a matte red.”

Katy’s eyes were created with black and gunmetal shadows, silver glitter and liquid liner. “A great trick to wearing glitter like this says Jake, is to blend a little cream shadow onto the area where you want to place the glitter. You should do this once your eye makeup is finished.” A great tip for anyone who loves glitter! Jake gently applied the glitter to Katy’s eyelids using his fingertips, and suggested applying just a little at a time in order to avoid a mess.

Once he was finished, he used scotch tape to remove any excess glitter that had fallen on her face. This was done by pressing the tape gently into the skin which picks it right up. Katy’s lashes were ultra long and gorgeous thanks to COVERGIRL LashBlast Length Mascara. I can attest to this. This mascara is the beauty bomb!!

For Katy’s performance Jake chose a long-wear lip color so that it didn’t go all over her, or the mic when she was on stage. “I used COVERGIRL Outlast All-Day Lipcolor in Ever Red-dy. I also went for a long-wear lipcolor when I sent her off to the after party to be sure she looked good all night long.” For an everyday stain look, try COVERGIRL Outlast Lipstain in Wild Berry Wink.

There you have it. So the next time you’re looking for sexy eyes, and lashes that get you noticed, you’ll know just how to get them! Thank you Jake!

Mwah!!

Tired of headbands that pull on your hair or having long strands of hair attached to your ponytail holder when you take it out…well girls, you are not alone.  The older we get the thinner our hair gets so who wants to lose any extra???  Not me…

Now you can give your hair the gentle care it deserves with Goody’s ouchless hair accessories.  Their Ouchless Flex series includes hair bands, clips and ponytail holders.  One of my favorites is goody’s New ouchless headband.  I have it in red and I no longer pull at my hair when I put it on or take it off.  And it’s quite fashionable as well girls!

goody's ouchless hair accessories

My 7 year old daughter Ella and her friend Tristan love the fancy barrettes & headbands because they don’t pull on their hair.  They make my life easier…no more screaming and pulling away from me while I’m trying to fix her curly strawberry blond hair!!!  Hated that…:)

Ella and Tristan love goody hair accessories

So girls…keep your hair on your head with goody.

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The Entrance to The Wedding Salon at The London Hotel in West Hollywood

How would you like to make a Celebrity entrance through this gorgeous garden arbor covered in roses that match your wedding theme and smell like heaven?  Well, yesterday at “The Wedding Salon” at The London Hotel in West Hollywood, Designs by David Floral Studio let over 700 “brides to be” walk through this beautiful floral arbor and into a Cinderella Story filled with everything from wedding cakes, gowns, shoes, food, bridesmaid dresses, honeymoon resorts, photographers, limo drivers, and how to set a proper wedding table like a celebrity!  Where was this event when I was planning my wedding…

This Bride is wearing Monique Lhuillier and $1,000,000.00 worth of Martin Katz Ltd. diamonds!

This fabulous wedding gown by Monique Lhuillier makes a classy and bold statement….and the diamonds don’t hurt either…Why not add some extremely comfortable shoes hand made to order by Jen & Kim. (order early since production time is 4-5 weeks)

Sexy, comfortable, made to order Bridal Shoes by Jen & Kim

“Let them eat cake!” Your wedding cake is a display all on it’s own so why not make sure it’s something your guests will talk about for days!

A Pinch of Spirit Wedding Cakes

Not only did this cake by A Pinch of Spirit make me star struck but it was one of the best wedding cakes I’ve ever tasted.  Not too dry, not too moist, and not too sweet.  Just right according to my taste buds:)

twobirds bridesmaid dresses

Now you can actually purchase multi-functional Bridesmaid dresses for your gals to wear at your wedding.  Not only will they love this elegant sleek design but they will want to wear it to other events.  Ariane Goldman, creator of twobirds, not only wanted every bridesmaid to be able to afford her dress but to happily wear it multiple times.

Primal Alchemy Catering is an all service catering company

Umm, umm good…dark chocolate lollipops dipped in flowers, ginger and other exotic ingredients.  This is only a sample of the amazing food the Primal Alchemy serves at any function.  They are known for their delicious seasonal customized menus using only fresh ingredients from local farmers and artisanal food sources.  Primal Alchemy is located in Long Beach, California and run by Chef Paul Buchanan and Dana Buchanan.  I highly recommend checking out their site.

And last but not least…you must end your wedding gala with a “honeymoon to remember.” Why not spend it in Northern California where vineyards are all the craze and the scenery is luscious green.  Meadowood located on a private estate in Napa Valley, offers newlyweds privacy, serenity, plenty of physical activity, and lots of pampering!

Hotel Manager Patrick Davila and Wine & Cuisine Manager Meghan Marsh

A Huge thanks goes out to Tatiana Byron, president & founder of 4PM Events and The Wedding Salon, and a shout to Grazia Mautner (one of our favorite PR gals) for putting on such an amazing, elegant, and informative event!

Beth, Tatiana Byron, and Te-see

Happy Weddings ~

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Are you starting to notice that the skin around your eyes is losing it’s elasticity and it’s starting to head south???  Well before you blow a gasket or start googling for a plastic surgeon why not check out Obagi Medical Products.

Snap back your loose skin with ELASTiderm a topical eye treatment that actually works.  I’ve been using it for over a month now and my upper eyelids are so much tighter.  Ya!!!  ELASTiderm is clinically proven to help restore the elasticity of the delicate skin around your eyes and reduce your visible fine lines & wrinkles.

Te-see using Elastiderm

Unfortunately, our bodies stop producing elastin in our 20′s.  Then there’s the sun exposure factor and the natural aging process that creates fine lines & wrinkles.  ELASTiderm is not a moisturizer.  It contains a bi-mineral complex (which includes zinc & copper to help replenish elastin & build collagen), malonic acid (a patent-pending Obagi formulation that helps stimulate the production of healthy skin cells), blueberry extract (which provides antioxidants to help eliminate free radicals), and penetrating therapeutics (a patented Obagi technology that helps drive ingredients deep into the skin).  All I can say is WOW…

There are 2 formulations available.  ELASTIderm Eye Cream and ELASTIderm Eye Gel.  For more information or to purchase ELASTIderm please visit www.obagi.com

ciao…

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Who doesn’t want the sexiness of a cat eye without a full on Cleopatra? Ginnifer Goodwin of HBO’s Big Love does, and she got it exactly right at a screening of The September Issue in Los Angeles. Makeup artist, Beth Bender who has worked with Ginnifer says she loves using her Cat Eye Stencils to create cat eyes on her celebrity clients as well. “Why not? It’s so easy and takes seconds to do,” say Beth.

Ginnifer Goodwin On The Red Carpet In Sexy Cat Eyes

“I like to get the perfect shape with the Cat Eye stencil first, and then set the color with either an Eyeliner Sealant, or a Gel Eyeliner.  You can extend the color way out at the corner like Ginnifer’s, or keep it closer to the end of eyelid by moving the stencil in” she says.

To finish the look you can add a few lash clusters and at least one generous coat of rich black mascara. Lash clusters definitely add to the glamour of any cat eye and are much easier to apply then a lash strip. Leave the bottom lashes completely bare so not to take the focus off of the Cat Eyes, and keep the rest of the makeup soft and sheer.

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For anyone who has curly hair, the most challenging thing when it comes to styling it is detangling. I have had the pleasure, ha ha, on more than one occasion of detangling my seven year old nieces hair, and let me tell you it is no walk in the park.

We call her “The Client” because even at seven years old she is already calling the shots and telling me how to do her hair and makeup. A Zsa Zsa in training who gets her curly hair from her mom, and thankfully since my introduction to the Double-Detangler from Ouidad she actually enjoys having her hair combed through and no more tears!

I was lucky enough to have my hair primped by Ouidad herself and to experience the Double-Detangler in the hands of an expert.  Talk about getting the royal treatment.

The Double-Detangler From Ouidad

The most amazing thing about the Double-Detangler, designed by Ouidad herself,  is that it glides through your hair without ripping or tugging. The double rows of teeth eliminate those awful knots and prevent your curls from springing back and retangling. Because the teeth are longer it can reach through the most dense curls, and fewer strokes help your curls remain defined, and best of all, frizz-free! Yay!!

The Talented and Beautiful Ouidad checking my lock

The idea for the Double-Detangler came about after many of Ouidad’s clients would comment on how much they loved how their hair looked each time she would use her fingers to comb through it, and thus the Double-Detangler was born. I have been using it each time I wash my hair and it really is fabulous. I would lose so much hair with my other comb, and with the Detangler maybe three strands if that.

Ouidad and myself before leaving the salon

The best time to use the Double Detangler is after showering or in the shower to help detangle during and after the conditioning process. The Double Detangler can also be used as a styling tool to help create a soft wave pattern by weaving it through the hair, or to separate strands to begin the rake and shake process. Along with this newest hair tool, Ouidad has a full line of products, tools and accessories that are all available at www.Ouidad.com. The Double-Detangler Comb retails for $24 and is worth the investment especially if you have stubborn curls that need a little taming.

Well, gotta tell ya…I’m always a little hesitant when it comes to sunscreen that contains zinc since it always makes my skin look pasty white and I am not fair skinned…However, I tried Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen and was pleasantly surprised to find that it easily absorbed into my skin and left no pasty white residue!  So, I’m hooked.

Did you know that more than 90% of all skin cancers are caused by sun exposure and that regular SPF coverage throughout childhood can reduce the risk of skin cancer by 80%.  Believe it or not skin aging caused by sun or tanning machines can be seen as early as in your 20′s.  Ugh!!!  Blue Lizard has photo-stable broad-spectrum protection which safely blocks harmful UVA/UVB rays.  It is highly recommended by dermatologists, pediatricians, and pharmacists nationwide and is a superior sunscreen that exceeds the most stringent Australian-grade standards!

And here’s a plus…the bottle/lid changes color to let you know when you are being exposed to harmful UV rays.  (patented smart bottle)

For more info please contact:

Adam Gordon
Lunica Distributors, Inc.
(702) 656-0977 or they can email me at adammgordon@hotmail.com

ciao!

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Keeping long manicured nails is not always easy in today’s world.  And with all of the cut backs and tightening of our purse strings the first thing to go is our primping…But don’t give up yet girls…

Now you can use Revlon’s hot new Runaway Collection to give your nails the bling-bling they deserve without going over budget!  A variety of designs & lengths are available to fit your every mood & occasion.  If applied properly these glamorous nails can last up to 7-10 days.  Every package includes 24 nails in 12 sizes, nail glue and buffer.  What more could you ask for…:)

Revlon Runaway Nail Collection is available at most major drug stores as well as Target and K-mart.  Visit Revlon for more info.

Baby got style…

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