Q & A With Pat McGrath!



Oh how I wish I was Pat McGrath! I absolutely love her and her work. She's done every major fashion show, worked on some of the hottest celebs in Hollywood, worked with all the greatest photographers and models, been featured in every major fashion magazine and is the creative director for Proctor and Gamble. To check out her interview visit Glam.com.

Beauty Alert: Attention all Make-up Junkies!

I was talking to one of the make-up artists at the Green Carpet fashion show and she told me that Pir Cosmetics is having a 70% off blowout sale!! They carry all the high end brands. She got some glosses for $5!! I'm not sure how long the sale is on for but if you get a chance check it out. I'm hoping they'll still have the sale next week! Check on the site for a location near you. Happy shopping!

Green Carpet Series Fashion Show


L-R: Andrea Walmsley (from another show), Me!, and Sandra (model is Canadian designer Linda Lundstrom's daughter)

I had mentioned sometime last week that I would be doing a charity fashion show for Green Carpet Series and PETA. Well, tonight went very smoothly. It was a very laid back atmosphere, nothing at all pretentious about it. It makes it easier when you get to work with fun people. The key make-up artist was Andrea Claire Walmsley, celebrity make-up artist for Stylin' Gipsies, So Chic on the Life Network, and was the L'oreal Spokeperson for Canadian Idol 2/3. I was happy to get an email from her asking if I'd be interested in doing the show. It had been a while since we last seen each other.

Anyways, the look for the models was inspired by Drew Barrymore on the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar. The models tresses were done in beautiful soft waves and the make-up was very dewy and radiant; neutral shimmery browns on the eye with lots of mascara, rosy pink blush on the cheeks, red fuchsia stained lips with a bit of gloss and lots of shine on the cheekbones. All the other artists there were from an agency, judy inc. and me and one other girl were the only freelance artists. I met a really cool chick from judy inc. Sandra who is now enjoying Justin Timberlake sing "Sexy Back" (I totally forgot he was coming to town!).

There were some great designers that were featured like Alexandra of Yoga Gurl who I did make-up on. If you're in need of some cool yoga clothes check out their site. They've got some cute shirts with very zen sayings on them. Another great clothing line that was featured was the ever popular, ever trendy preloved. I have been dieing to check out their vintage inspired clothes but have not had the chance to yet.

As I was packing up Fashion Television was doing an interview with Kim D'Eon from E.T. Canada. They used my station to do the interview so I patiently waited to pack up the rest of my stuff. She's even more stunning in person and seemed really nice. As I was leaving I bumped into George Stroumboulopoulos from The Hour and one of the hosts for the evening. He was getting touched up by Andrea.

All in all, it was a great night and for a great cause. Stay tuned for my shoot with the winner of the ebay auction next Sunday, February 4th. She won a shopping spree, makeover and photo shoot. Should be fun!

Cruelty Free Beauty Products


It's another manic Monday and I'm going a little crazy trying to prepare for a fashion show tomorrow (Green Carpet Series) while at the same time trying to feed, change, play with, and put to sleep my baby boy. To top it off, we have to get up early tomorrow to be up in Aurora by noon to see my husband's relatives off before they go back to Austrailia on Wednesday and then I have to make sure I'm back by 4 pm for call time. It always seems like everything happens at the same time!

Anyways, part of my preparation for the show included taking out any products that test on animals. As I looked at the list of companies that do not test on animals I was a little upset that some of my favourite brands were not on the list. All lot of my favourite products that I like to work with had to be taken out of my kit. While I love my lil' furry friends, I'm still on the fence about whether I would use a product or not based on animal testing. Like I said, a lot of my favourite products did not make the list so it would be very hard to say good bye to them. Plus, I'm a make-up junkie which makes it even worse! Thank goodness the majority of my kit is from M.A.C., however, I still have to pick up a few things at the M.A.C. store tomorrow to replace the products I can't use.

What are your thoughts on this topic? Would you stop using a brand that you love so much if you found out they tested on animals? To find out which companies test and do not test on animals visit Peta.org.

Top 10 Beauty Trends for Spring 2007

It's a snowy, cold, grey day in the city of Toronto and I'm wondering when spring will arrive. And the funny thing is winter just begun! Maybe we'll be lucky and have a short winter! To pick my spirits up I decided to list all the beauty trends coming our way for Spring 2007. Hope this brings your spirits up too!



1. As seen on the runways of YSL, Gucci, Carolina Herrara, and Narciso Rodriguez the little black liner has made a return. But then again did it ever leave? The khol rimmed eyes are the focus of this look leaving the skin flawless and bare with just a touch of bronzer on the hollows of the cheeks paired with a pink (I think everyone's getting tired of beige) nude lip.

To recreate this look line the eyes with M.A.C.'s eye khol in Smolder or for a more refined look try M.A.C.'s waterproof Liquid Last Liner in Point Black. Dust the cheeks with a matte bronzer like Benefit's Hoola. To finish the look off, try M.A.C.'s lipglass in Underage and for a matte lip try M.A.C.'s lipstick in Blankety.



2. It was all about flawless, natural skin and groomed brows on the runways of Giorgio Armani, Balenciaga, and Ralph Lauren.

To recreate use a tinted moisturizer like Laura Mercier's Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20. If you're not so blessed with perfect skin and need something heavier try Cargo's OneBase. It's actually a foundation/concealer designed to be applied only where you need it like under the eyes, around the nose, chin and forehead. If you have oilier skin do a light dusting of translucent loose powder like M.A.C.'s Loose Blot Powder. Comb the brows up with an eyebrow brush and pluck away any strays. Use a clear brow set like M.A.C.'s new Brow Finisher in clear to keep it in place and give it a clean look. Polish it off with a little bit of lip balm like Sephora's Superstars-Supershield Lip Saver SPF 15.



3. In contrast to the natural face, the smoke alert was on high on the runways of Behnaz Sarafpour, Roberto Cavalli, Donna Karen, Christian Lacroix, Versace, and our beloved Canadian designers DSquared2. There were varying degrees of the smokiness, from subtle to dramatic eyes emphasized with full lushes lashes. The smokey eye came in all different colours like chocolate brown, metallic khaki greens, bronzy coppers, and of course black with gold highlighting the inner corners of the eye. Again the cheeks had a hint of bronzer and lips a pale pink.

To recreate this look try Too Faced's Glamour Eyes Palette. The super kit contains every single eyeshadow and duo shadow Too Faced has ever made which means you can do the smokey eye in whatever colour your heart desires! To finish off the lashes curl them and use a mascara that gives you volume like Dior's Diorshow Mascara. To add a bit more drama (everyone needs a little drama!), glue fake lashes like M.A.C.'s # 7's to the outer edge of your eye. Now that nude pink is the new nude beige try N.A.R.'s Turkish Delight to complete the look.



4. The lips take center stage at Marc by Marc Jacobs, Peter Som, Derek Lim, and Diane Von Furstenberg. From striking zinc pinks to bold oranges these models did not go unnoticed. For a more natural look try Cargo's new Purse Gloss in Chicago, a shimmering bright pink and Smashbox's lipgloss in Click , a sheer vibrant orange.



5.A fresh take on the eyes was seen on the runways of Missoni, J. Mendel, and Costello Tagliapietra in a beautiful amber copper. This colour seems to compliment every skin tone. It almost looks like a beautiful sunset on the eyes. Again the skin was kept bare with a touch of bronzer in the hollows of the cheek and a pale nude lip.

To recreate this look try M.A.C.'s eyeshadow in Amber Lights or for a more sheer version try Nars' cream shadow in El Dorado, a shimmery golden bronze, or Granada, a shimmery ginger.



6.The season wouldn't be complete without a fresh pink flush on the cheeks. The girls at 3.1 Phillip Lim, Stella, and Michael Kors definitely looked radiant. This look can be worn anytime of the day. To give the look a more sophisticated feel and avoid looking too girly the blush is focused more on the outer part of the cheek towards the hairline rather than the apples of the cheek. Chocolate brown eye shadow was smudged into the lash line and for a softer look gold shadow was placed in the inner corner of the eyes and lower lash line. The look was topped off with a soft pink gloss or lipstick.

To recreate try Lorac's new Cheek Stamp in Hibiscus (glimmering rose) for fairer skin and Pink Paradise (vibrant pink) for darker skin tones. It comes with a built in sponge that "stamps" the skin to give you the perfect flush. It's also great for anyone on the go. For the eyes try Bare Essentials mineral eye shadows in Meet the Browns eye kit. For the perfect soft pink lip try Cargo's new lipsticks Plant Love Botanical Lipstick in Lindsay a sheer pink cream that was created by none other than the party girl herself Lindsay Lohan. Not only is this lipstick environmentally friendly but Cargo is donating two dollars from the sale of every shade to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital! No need to feel guilty about buying more than one.



7. The models at Valentino and Tuleh looked sexy and flirty with the classic red lips, black liquid liner, flirty lashes and perfectly coiffed hair pulled tightly back. Tuleh went for a much bolder version of the classic look by matching the bright red lip with a deep pink rouge on the hollows of the cheek and the outer part of the eye up to the brow bone. Valentino's version was the perfect amount of glamour; silver shadow was swept on the lids, black liquid liner was thinly applied, and the lashes were extra flirty with fake lashes added to the outer corner. The cheeks had a beautiful pink glow to them and the lips were softly stained with red lipstick. What really made the look was the double head bed in red. It's the perfect look for a special event or a night on the town.

To recreate try Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl (siren red) for fairer skin and Forbidden Red (brick red) for darker skin. It goes on creamy, never drying out your lips and stays put all day. Duwop has the perfect kit for the eyes called Gray Eyes. It includes different shades of silver and gray and comes complete with a black cream liner! For flirty lashes try Benefit's Get Bent Mascara and add a few fake lashes to the outer edge like Sephora's Flirt It Lash Duo. To keep in line with the classic look pull your hair back into a sleek bun or pony tail and place a head band just after where the hair line starts. Check out Aldo
for some fantastic hair accessories.



8.Do try a shimmer on one feature of the face as seen on the runways of Alberta Ferritti and Zac Posen. Shimmery silver shadow was swept across the lid with a bit of colour on the outer part of the crease. The rest of the face was kept natural with a bit of bronzer in the hollows of the cheek and the lips had a more satin finish than glossy and were kept nude.

To recreate this look try Pout's Metallic Eyes crayon shadow in Silver Shimmer and mix a bit of colour on the outer edge of the eye with Make Up For Ever's Diamond Powder in Purple 10 a violet shimmer. For the lips and cheeks try Stila's new bestselling Convertible Colour Duo in Lillium/Gerbera, a muted rose and light peach. Both can be worn on the lips and cheeks.



9. It was all about bold colours on the runways of Jovovich-Hawk, Anna Sui, and Emanuel Ungaro. Colour wasn't just applied on one area of the face; it was on the eyes, lips, and cheeks ranging in vibrant hues of purple, pink, and peacock blues. Too much colour for the day time? Maybe, but if you just can't get away from the bright spring colours wear it only on one area of the face. For night time, if you can carry off the look, try all three together and have fun. Just be sure to blend, blend, blend! And go for something sheer and shimmery if you're going to try all three together.

To recreate this look try any of the vibrant gorgeous shadows from Urban Decay's Decay Deluxe eyeshadow line. The pigments are intense and the texture is silky to the touch. Give your cheeks the perfect spring flush with Pop Beauty's Blush Cake, a multi-toned blush that comes in Pretty in Pink, Natural Nudes, and Warm in Sienna. For a pretty pout try Lorac's new Mocktail glosses in Tequila Sunrise (glimmering tangerine) or one of my favourite summer drinks Sex on the Beach (fuchsia). They smell just like the tropical drinks they're named after!



10. Bronzer to me should be apart of every woman's beauty regime. It not only gives your skin a warm healthy glow, but it gives the illusion that you've been away at some hot exotic location far, far away. Do apply your bronzer on the high planes of the face: forehead, bridge of nose, cheeks, and chin as seen backstage at Alessandro Dell ' Acqua (left picture). Don't apply the bronzer all over and two shades too dark as seen at Moschino's (right picture). Do choose a bronzer that has more of a golden tone and not one that will make your skin look orange.

To recreate a beautiful bronzed complexion try Stila's bronzer Stila Sun. They come in 3 golden shades to pick from. For a more softer effect try Benefit's new bronzer duo 10. It includes a light pink highlighter, bronze shimmer, and brush in one. Simply take the brush and swipe (don't swirl!) up and down and apply onto the cheekbones with the pink highlighter on the top and bronze shade on the bottom. It's bronzer made easy!

That rounds the Top 10 for the Spring beauty looks. Of course these are just guidelines. Have fun and see what works best for you. If you're tired of your same beauty routine try something new. Happy shopping!

To view more from Fashion Week Spring 2007 visit Style.com

Christian Dior Spring Couture 2007

I fell in love with John Galliano's Christian Dior Spring Couture collection of colourful Geisha inspired clothes, hair and make-up. He's a pure genius and his clothes reflect that. His couture shows are always breathtaking but this one takes the cake. Every dress told a story, the Geisha inspired make-up and hair - flawless. Bravo Galliano! To view more from his show visit Style.com

Weekend Beauty Reads

What to give or treat yourself for Valentine's Day? The Beauty Junkie features the perfect gift to pamper yourself or someone else.

Celebrity make-up artist Elke from The Beauty Newsletter will be reviewing Wet & Wild's new Spring Launch! What's your take on this drugstore brand?

Get the latest scoop on the first ever Beauty Cruise at Blogdorf Goodman and be treated with a cute rendition of the "Love Boat" theme song!

If you're a mom like me, you'll enjoy Bonbons in the Bath's feature on Thyme's new baby line called Sweetleaf! I'll for sure be looking up where I can purchase it.

Anyone who loves make-up also loves jewelry! Especially from Tiffany's. Check out Coquette to see her favourite picks from Tiffany's.

Makeup Bag reveals the new face of Estee Lauder! Can you guess which model?

Mmm...Cake Anyone?

Check out some goodies from Canadian beauty company Cake. Valentine's is just around the corner. I say, why not treat your body to some dessert? You deserve it!

Bake Me A Cake As Fast As You Can
Frothing Threesome
Hand Treat Trio
Mint Cashmere Cream Candle

Green Carpet Series


On January 30th I will be doing make-up for a fashion show held by the Green Carpet Series which raises awareness and money for environmental issues. Stay tuned next week for backstage pictures and an overview of the show. It will be hosted by Gillian Deacon of the Gill Deacon Show and George Stroumboulopoulos of The Hour. For more information please visit Green Carpet Series

Beauty Products for Moms-on-the-Go! (Part 3)

I forgot to add a cleanser as part of the list! By the end of the night I'm too exhausted to clean my face with a cleanser and water. My M.A.C. Wipes have come in handy on those late nights, early mornings, and when I'm in a rush. I also love to use these when I'm doing shoots because they're fast, easy, and can remove just about anything. They're also great for traveling. It's a cleanser, moisturizer, and toner in one. It has a nice rose water scent and leaves your skin with a fresh healthy glow. A definite must for moms-on-the-go or for anyone-on-the-go which is almost everyone!

Latest Obsessions: Hand Creams and Lip Balms

Lip products have always been an obsession of mine, but lately I've been on a quest for finding the best hand creams. My hands have been looking horrendously dry lately. If you have to hide your hands when you're in public then there's a problem. It's not attractive seeing cracked skin around the nails and cuticles. My husband especially doesn't appreciate the feeling of sand paper every
time I touch him. To solve that problem, I picked up Aveda's sought after Hand Relief Lotion in the travel size of course. It's incredibly moisturizing and has a yummy cinnamon-citrusy scent to it. If you have chronically dry hands I would definitely make this a must-buy.



I had bought the Almond Oil Daily Hand and Nail Cream from the Body Shop last week and I really liked it in the store. It definitely soothed my dry skin, but the more I wore it the more I couldn't stand the scent. It has a very sweet almondy-rose scent that's almost nauseating. The smell is almost as strong as a perfume and it lingers for a long time. It also doesn't come in travel size so it can be pretty bulky in your purse.



The one thing I do love from Body Shop, however, is their Cocoa Butter Lip Care Stick. I love anything cocoa butter. It has a delicious chocolaty scent and keeps these smackers from getting chapped. At $6 a pop I picked up two: one for my home and one for my purse. Plus, every time you buy one you help support Community Trade; by buying ingredients like cocoa butter and beeswax this enables work for farmers in Ghana and North West Zambia and many other great causes.



Along with my Aveda purchase today I also bought Juice Beauty's SPF 15 Tinted Lip Moisturizers. I had been eyeing these for a while and finally decided to try them out. I love my Petting Pink lip conditioner from M.A.C. but it's not always the most convenient when you're walking down the street, pushing a baby stroller and talking on your cell phone. Juice Beauty's organic stick conditioners come in a pack of 3 (how cool is that?!) for $17. When I first opened one it looked kind of rough and not smooth like a normal lip balm. Once you put it on, your lips feel soft but it's not as moisturizing as M.A.C.'s lip conditioners. The colours, however, are awesome! They come in plum-berry (Delightful), red-berry (Playful), and pink-berry (Joyful - what a perfect name!) shades all with a slight shimmer. Each one of them gives your lips that "I've been snogging for hours" look.

I think I've satisfied my hand cream and lip balm craving for now. On to something new! haha

My Bronzer Mission

Today I finally treated myself to a day at the salon and got my hair cut. I've been obsessed with Nelly Furtado's bangs in her "Say It Right" video (so obsessed the song is even my ringer for my cell) and decided that it was time for a change. I know - EVERYONE it seems is getting bangs. I am fault for following the trends but what else is new? You're talking to a make-up junkie! Anyways, my hair cut was one of the most uncomfortable ones I've ever had. I had gone to this guy, James, once before back in September and we had hit it off. He knew exactly how to cut my hair and did exactly what I asked for. I think I got him on the wrong day. I realized after his one word answers he did not want to chat. I'm just glad he didn't take whatever was bothering him out on me by butchering my hair. Well, for $35 I can't go wrong and I actually like the bangs. I haven't had full bangs in a while. I can still sweep it to the side once I get sick of it. The bangs do make me look younger and for once I'd like to look my age! Oh well - my husband is loving the new hair and said looking young is better than looking old.

After my hair cut (yes, my story is going somewhere!), I headed to the Sephora store in the Eaton Center to find the perfect liquid/cream bronzer. I was quite disappointed that they didn't have the Tarte Sunburst Beaded Bronzing Lotion in stock yet. This is the second time I've gone to the store in the past 2 months and they didn't have the new products in stock at the same time as the online store. Now I know how my M.A.C. customers felt when we didn't have something in stock. They did however have Smashbox's Photo Finish Bronzing Primer To Go in stock. The bronze tint is subtle but gives just enough colour. I didn't really want anything too shimmery and this is perfect. It's a base for foundation but you can wear it on it's own to give you a bronzey hue. It ended up coming home with me but only by default. I'm still happy with it but not happy about paying $20 for a travel size tube. However, a little goes a long way. I'll try it out until it's done and if I don't like it I'll keep searching until I'm happy!

Beauty News: New York Fashion Week Fall 2007 Map and Schedule



Zoozoom the Original Online Magazine has posted the Fall 2007 Fashion Week map and schedule. If you're in New York check it out. The last fashion week I went to was for Spring/Summer 2006 back in September 2005. Oh how I miss those days! I was lucky enough to go backstage and see the Marc Jacobs show. I love him and his quirkiness but some of his clothes were questionable. I love his accessories though! Let's face it - I only went there to see the celebrities! And I was able to score a pair of Marc Jacobs shoes thanks to Tasha!

For map and schedule check out:
New York Fashion Week Fall 2007 Interactive Map and Schedule

Beauty Products for Moms-on-the-Go! (Part 2)

These are the products I recommend for quick and easy applications.

1. Face: A good moisturizer that gives you a radiant glow like M.A.C.'s Strobe Cream. You can mix with your normal moisturizer if you need more moisture or your favourite foundation for a nice sheer dewy effect. I also love to use this as a highlighter on the cheekbones. *Tip: For darker skin tones I recommend mixing a gold highlighter with your moisturizer.



2. A really good eye cream to calm down those bags and puffy eyes after a night of broken sleep (I am happy to say that my baby boy is finally sleeping through the night!). I've been using M.A.C.'s Fast Response Eye Cream, however, I'm thinking about trying some other new ones - if I can afford it! I really do love this product though. The caffeine in it helps reduce the puffiness and the silicone base acts as an optical illusion to hide fine lines and dark circles. *Tip: The eye area is very delicate. Apply using your ring finger as it uses the least amount of pressure.



3. Tinted Moisturizer with an SPF. I love anything that makes my skin look dewy and fresh. Lately I've been using Stila's Sheer Colour Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 and I'm lovin' it! It's easy to apply and I almost feel like I'm not wearing anything. I don't need a brush and apply it with my fingers like I would a normal moisturizer. It was also featured as Sephora's "Best Of 2006" so that should tell you something.



4. For those that need a bit more coverage or have dark under circles (me!) I would definitely recommend a concealer. A few months ago I was on the hunt for really good concealer and I have found two great ones. The one I've been using currently is M.A.C.'s Studio Finish Concealer Palette SPF 35. It's a heavy duty concealer that comes in Light, Medium, Dark, and Deep Dark. You just apply it with your ring finger. It covers everything from blemishes to tattoos and doesn't crack under the pressure. I never have to retouch it at the end of the day. What I love most, and I'm glad they finally came out with something like this, is that you have 3 colours that you can match to fit your needs. No one has one undertone to their skin. Your under eye can have more of a blue undertone while your skin has a pink undertone. And with an SPF of 35 you can't go wrong. *Tip: Applying the concealer with your ring finger warms it up making it blend easier onto the skin. If you don't like using your finger I recommend the #194 brush from M.A.C.


Face Atelier's Camouflage Duet is another favourite of mine. It has more of a medium to full coverage and has a nice satin finish with a luminous sheen which I love using under the eyes. For you make-up artists out there that don't know (but of course you do!), they have a great pro discount program and it's easy to sign up!



5. Women on the run rarely have the time or energy to put effort into their eyes. The easiest thing you can do to bring out the eyes is highlight the brow bone, inner corner, and center of the eye. It'll make you look fresh and awake. Right now I'm in love with Nars' line of cream shadows especially their newest duo edition in Thebes. One side is a sheer platinum shimmer and the other side is a sheer gold. You can mix them together or wear on their own. Just apply with your ring finger. It is a perfect choice for highlighting the eye. They come in many gorgeous colours and have a lot of pigment yet they glide on sheer. You can also layer them with a powder shadow for a punchier effect.


Some other good ones to try are M.A.C.'s Eye Paints (also finger friendly) in Stilife (icy peach frost), Untitled (pale mauvy-pink shimmer), or Base Light (pale gold shimmer). These suckers are water-resistant and crease proof.



6. A good eye lash curler to open those peepers up. Opening up the eyes will also help you look more alive. My all-time fave is Shu Uemera's. This is a staple in every make-up artist's kit. *Tip: To avoid an unnatural lift, curl your lashes 3 times starting at the base of the lash, then the middle, and if you have long enough lashes at the tip of the lash. This will help give a more natural lift.



7. An amazing mascara. Right now I am obsessed with finding the best mascara for my short-barely-there-stick-straight lashes (damn my Asian genes!). The only ones that give me the lift are waterproof formulas which I don't like to use on a daily basis. I have a few in mind that I will have to try out. I have a few from Maybelline that I have sitting around that I'm willing to give a second chance since I can't afford to buy more right now. However, the one I carry in my kit and is a great all-purpose mascara is Maybelline's iconic pink and green tube of Great Lash Mascara which is celebrating it's 35th anniversary! Congrats! The waterproof one works great on me but like I said in the above. *Tip: Start the mascara at the root of the lash. This will help lift the lash and prevent it from drooping. As you work your way up, wiggle the wand back and forth. Avoid the "wiggle" if you have naturally clumpy lashes.



8. A little bit of blush goes a long way. It not only makes you youthful and healthy but it gives pale tired skin a much needed flush of colour. Anything that is cream-to-powder, gel based, or a stain I love and absolutely recommend when you're on th go. Nowadays, there are so many great products that fit the bill and all of them are blendable with your fingers. I also love multi-purpose products. My favs right now for cream-to-powder is NARS The Multiple in South Beach for a warm peachy hue or Malibu a pinky-brown shade. They have a beautiful shimmer to them that gives your skin a radiant finish. They can be worn on the eyes, lips, and cheeks although I only use mine on my cheeks. Actually South Beach is great on the lips paired with a gloss.


Gel Stains: I love all the Tarte gel Stains. I love the yummy smells and the sheer dewy effect it gives the skin. They're easy to blend and stay put all day. My favourites are Flush (berry-red shade) and Tipsy (a coral peach shade with a touch of shimmer).



Stains: I love Benefit's Benetint Pocket Pal. It's a mini version of Benetint and it's so convenient you can bring it anywhere with you. It has a nice rosy pink hue to give your cheeks a healthy glow. On your lips, it gives a "I've been kissing for hours" look and comes with a clear gloss to help keep your lips moisturized and shiny. *Tip: For creams, stains, or gel blushes always apply only on the apples of the cheeks. They're meant to give you a natural flush. For powder blushes you can extend to the hairline. To find the apple of your cheek, smile!:)


9. The product I'm most addicted to are lip products. I've had to cut myself off from buying glosses because I have too many and I rarely wear them now. Now that I have a baby, I can't help but smother him with kisses. Sticky gloss on his cheek does not go over well with him or my hubby for that matter. On special occasions when I'm going out for drinks or some other event I will slick on the gloss. Other than that tinted lip balms have been my best friend. I'm obsessed with normal lip balms at the moment as well. That's a story for another time. My favourites right now are M.A.C.'s Tinted Lip Conditioners with SPF 15 in Petting Pink (soft pink) and Fuschia Fix (deeper pink). They are super moisturizing and have a yummy vanilla scent to them. The colour is just the perfect amount and goes on sheer. The packaging has also changed and is oh-so chic!

Well, that rounds out my list for now. Stay tuned for my update on finding a liquid bronzer!

Beauty Products for Moms-on-the-Go!

Ever since I've become a new mother, I have absolutely no time to think let alone fuss with a brush. There was a time so long ago it seems where I used to take my time and enjoy my ritual of applying my make-up. That is so NOT the case anymore. My mission now is to find quick and easy products that I can apply with my fingers. Yes, I admit it - I have not used a brush on myself since last May! As a make-up artist this is a cardinal sin! After all a make-up artist's bestfriend are her brushes. It's like a photographer without his camera. Okay, I lied. I do currently use 2 brushes - a brow brush and a powder brush to apply my bronzer. I'm actually trying to find the perfect bronzer in a liquid or cream form. The ones I'm going to check out are Smashbox's Photo Finish Bronzing Foundation Primer To Go (everything has to be To-Go for me!) and Tarte's Sunburst Beaded Bronzing Lotion. After I get my hair cut tomorrow, I'm going to Sephora to check these products out. I'll let you know what the results are and which one gets to come home with me!