Tips from a studio make-up artist

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Karabela

While in New York City this weekend,  a friend and I stopped by the Sephora in Columbus Circle.  We were expecting to make this a quick stop since it was gorgeous outside and we wanted to enjoy the day with a stroll through Central Park.  We were looking for the perfect shade of purple eyeshadow to attempt to replicate a look my friend found in a magazine when our plans unexpected changed.  Continue reading →

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Glam-tastic

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Lunachat

Titania threw a fantastic Glam Rock themed party and I knew I wanted to come up with something spectacular for my makeup and outfit. While I grew up in the 1970s and 1980s, I was still too young to fully embrace the glam rock lifestyle. Queen, David Bowie, Lou Reed and Iggy Pop are just a few musicians that come to mind when I think of glam rock. Unfortunately, they are all men and do not provide a very inspirational look for a woman needing a makeup muse. Digging through the pictures on the internet of the decadent days of Studio 54, I came across several pictures of Bianca Jagger. She was always draped in the latest Halston or Yves Saint Laurent garments and just glowing with her dusky and dramatic eyes and glorious cheekbones. How could I not use her as my inspiration?

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Aladdin Sane: Now with 100% More Masking Tape

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Titania
Is there a faint chance that one day Oberon will graciously allow me to make him up as someone or something other than David Bowie? Why, yes, there is. Will that day come soon? Probably not until we have worked our way through the Thin White Duke’s entire repertoire of looks. For a recent Glam Rock themed party, Oberon requested that I take a look at the album cover for Aladdin Sane and do what I could to replicate it.
Aladdin Sane cover

Aladdin Sane - puns are the lowest form of wit unless you are a rock'n'roll superstar

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She Works Hard For the Dosh

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Lunachat

So you better treat her right!

In 1983, Donna Summer tapped into the spirit of the working woman succinctly. Back then, I wasn’t in the work force, but now I can relate to that working class struggle more than ever.

It’s a sacrifice working day to day
for little money just tips for pay
But it’s worth it all
just to hear them say that they care

Really, it’s worth it just to afford nail polish! And Butter London’s Dosh is one of the many perks to steady employment.

A bottle full of moolah!

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Another Haul from Iceland

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Karabela

I just got back from Iceland and of course I brought some beauty products back for the girls.  So what’s in the haul this time…  eyeshadows, lipsticks and nail polishes from Vollare and Bell Cosmetics.  Reviews will come shortly, but does anyone want to guess which items below Lunachat, Titania and The Duchess added to their collections?

Iceland Haul #2

Iceland Haul #2

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Subletting for Love – MAC Pearlglide

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Lunachat

Makeup lovers, let’s face it. There is never enough space, containers, nooks and crannies or Rubbermaid containers to store the amount of makeup and accessories that we fall in love with on a daily basis. I am blessed to have a sizable bathroom for the area I live in that fits a beautiful IKEA dressing table with a lighted mirror, which provides me with an inspiration space to make myself pretty every day. However, one drawer does not afford me the type of organizational wonder that I expect for the tools of my trade. Upon the tabletop, I have accumulated jars, boxes and bins that help me keep my liners lined up,  shadows squared away, foundations front and center and mascaras masterfully displayed.

Here is what I am talking about:

Nice and organized

Everything is right at my fingertips so when inspiration strikes, I am ready to take up my tools and paint a masterpiece on my face.

Don't you wish your desk was just like mine?

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The Cat that Ate the Canary

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Lunachat

Last July, Meow Cosmetics had a Christmas in July sale where they brought back their holiday collections for a limited time. I had never purchased from Meow before, but had heard many good things about the indie brand. They have a huge selection of mineral shadows and for those of us who don’t want to commit, they have $1 sample baggies. This is a swatcher’s dream come true. I picked up random greens, purples, metallics and blues and promptly misplaced them. During a cleaning and reorganization of my makeup desk, I rediscovered these treasures and decided to play.

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The Queen of Skin Care

Posted on February 3, 2012 by The Duchess

My Grandmother was known for her beautiful skin.  My friends always thought she was a decade younger than she was (for which she loved them).  My Grandfather used to tell people that Gram slept face down in a bucket of face cream every night.  He was only half joking.  She slathered her face in a thick coat of cream first thing in the morning and read the paper and had a cup of coffee while it soaked in.  After that, she put on her “face.”

Like my Grandmother, I possess a small city of skin care products.  One brightens; one tightens; one resurfaces; one is made of special algae extract; one is the most potent version of Vitamin C you can use externally without turning into an orange.  My boyfriend likes to remind me they all reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  But I think of my Grandmother’s skin.  They must do something.

A metropolis of products

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Kat Von D: How I <3 Thee

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Karabela

It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Kat Von D’s eyeshadows, so I was extremely excited to receive her Tattoo Chronicles Candelabra Edition palette from Lunachat.

Kat Von D Chronicles

Kat Von D Chronicles

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Titania

Did you get prettied up for the New Year? I did! Silver, black and red for some sparkly fun.

Closed eye

Closed eye

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