Stuff I'm Diggin...

Since Valentine's Day is right around the corner (don't blame me if your significant other doesn't make those reservation because you haven't already been dropping hints), I thought I would pay a little homage to some Valentine's-esque cosmetics that I love.

First up, Physicians Formula.

I am a huge fan of their products, especially their blushes and highlighting pearl powders. The whole multi-colored smart palettes blows my mind. They have line right now called Happy Booster which runs from lipstick to blush to bronzers, and all of the makeup has little hearts in the product. Check it out:

http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/productdetail/face/blush/07322.html

How adorable is that!? It also gives the perfect blend of shimmery, dewy blush.


PF also has Sexy Booster products with some boudoir flare in the product.

http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/productdetail/face/bronzers/07861.html

That is some sassy bronzer. It's got some fun pheromone stuff going on, too. And the blush has a pink high heel on it!

Okay, Physicians Formula. You win the marketing battle this time!

Another line I'm loving right now is Too Faced. They have a great new collection out right now with a super cutesy blush and a fantastic eye palette that's about all I've been wearing for the last three weeks. Here's their Sweethearts Blush:

https://www.toofaced.com/p-1328-sweethearts-perfect-flush-blush.aspx

It's kind of so cute I can't stand it. And it blends together perfectly!

The other product I'm in love with is their Boudoir Eyes palette. The colors blend like a dream, look amazing, and have verrrrrry inappropriate names. From a Sheena Easton song to a few alternative bedroom toys, this is definitely at least a PG-13 palette. Lookie:

https://www.toofaced.com/p-1326-boudoir-eyes-shadow-collection.aspx

Yummy. I love me some dramatic eyes, and purple is a great way to do it!

Here's hoping you have a wonderful Valentine's Day, or Singles Awareness Day, or February 14th!

Yevgenya

Sometimes people are so pretty it's not even fair. That would be Yevgenya. She is a gorgeous Russian bride I had the privilege of dolling up in June.

She was my first bride who wanted her hair down and straight for her wedding. However, her hair is naturally very curly!

Yevgenya has perfect skin. Like magazine, post-photoshop perfection. Add that to the light airbrush foundation I used on her, she looks flawless!

I met her back at her reception site to put her hair up into a quick updo which you can see in this adorable shot of their first dance.

Photography: Visions in White

http://www.visionsinwhite.com/blog/?page/37543/home

About That Resolution...

     So every year we all start out to do things better. Lose weight. Get organized. Stay on top of blog postings... And they last about a week before normal life comes back, right?

Well, I have a theory. I started my personal resolution a week early to get a running start at it. Down ten pounds, and the habits seem to be sticking. So I'm going to start on my business resolutions a few weeks late. What can I say? I like to avoid crowds.

Today I met with the two amazing ladies that I work with: Amy Doty and Erin Blair Gobin. We had a great kickoff pep talk, and we are all super excited about this new year! (If you haven't checked out our website, here you go: http://www.erinblair.com/)

I seriously compiled all my makeup into one giant pile this week and had enough to split up into almost four separate, complete kits. And I still threw a ton away!

And speaking of purging, I don't know about the rest of you, but my personal makeup drawer could be its own episode of hoarders. Here is a good guideline from Allure magazine on the shelf life of your cosmetics and when it's time to pitch that mascara. It may hurt, but it's only for a little while.

http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/2010/how_to_know_when_your_beauty_products_expire#slide=1
 

Here's to a new year!