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NYFW F/W 2011 Beauty: Trend Report: Badgley Mischka Makeup

NYFW F/W 2011 Badgley Mischka

Tom Pecheux for MAC Cosmetics created a 40's Hollywood glam makeup look (with some edge, of course), using black and silver metallic shades on the eyes. Eyebrows were defined, cheeks were contoured and lips were a lighter shade of red.

NYFW F/W 2011 Badgley Mischka

 NYFW F/W 2011 Badgley Mischka

Photos provided by beautypress.com.

The Ladies. The Beauty Products. The Beauty Board!

The lovely Stephanie Daga of Blush Pretty hosting the event and doin' her thang!

When there's an event with everything I love - good food, great company, and of course beauty products - I'm there! I was invited by Stephanie and thrilled to be apart of my first Beauty Board. I had the awesome pleasure of demoing holiday beauty trends on 2 models attending the event. Now the thing with women who love their beauty products - it's hard to pull them away even if it's to get their makeup done by a pro. While my group was small, I still had a fun time showing the women the latest trends using products from the vendors at the event.

 Demoing a bold shimmery red lip using DaLish glosses. Top pictures photo credit: Jonathan Ponce

I did a second look doing a jewel tone smoky eye on another lovely model using a gorgeous Vasanti eye shadow palette and loose eye shadow powder. The green in her eyes just popped! I used a DaLish gloss mixed with a gold shimmer powder from Vasanti on the lips.


Brands in attendance:

Lovely Emily from Cake Beauty! Heather was there as well but I didn't catch her in the photo. It was great to put a face to the names. Their booth was always crowded and for good reason! Beauty Scoop: Cake is giving away 2 miniature Satin Sugar Hair & Body Refreshing Powders (1 of each shade) starting today until December 2nd! Visit www.cakebeauty.com for this sweet deal!

The awesome CEO, Melanie Cruickshank, of DaLish Cosmetics. The line gets you looking glamorous in simple, easy-to-use products. I love the Lip Balm/Cheek Blush balms!

Founder and creator, Andrea of Cheeky Monkey Cosmetics, is one smart, witty and hilarious woman! I don't know how many polish applications she did that night - everyone wanted to get their hands on these edgy polishes!

The sweet Kristin from the all-natural Canadian skincare line, Consonant, which I'm totally in love with right now. My skin feels amazing!

The awesome Gargi from Vasanti workin' her magic on one of the Beauty Boarders. If you haven't heard, Gargi broke the world record of most lipsticks applied in one hour at the National Women's Show! 

The lovely ladies from Mary Kay who were so sweet and answered my many questions. I have yet to do a review from the Fall collection but my fave product from the collection is the baked shimmer powder in Dusk.

Loved Heather from Cake! She got her nails did at the end of the night in one of my fave shades Tease!

It was a perfect night filled with all things beauty. Besides the swag (and there was a lot of swag), the cool part was catching up with Stephanie!


She's an awesome, beautiful and inspiring mommy-preneur who loves beauty as much as I do. I felt like I had known her for years and we hit it off right away. With organizing beauty events, working as a freelance makeup artist, writing a blog, maintaining an on-line beauty store, working at a spa studio, giving sewing lessons, being a wife, and a mom two too little boys I don't know where she finds the time! Thank you so much for a fun night and for letting me being apart of it! I'm already looking forward to the next one!

Stay tuned for my favourite products from the event! To read more about The Beauty Board check out Stephanie's blog for updates and reviews! To see more photos from the event click here.

Have you been to The Beauty Board? It's a must-attend event!

IMATS Toronto 2010: The Makeup, The Artists, The Beauty Bloggers

The Filipina crew: Me with Arianne (The Glitter Geek) and Michelle (Lipstick Rules)


UPDATE: Forgot to mention a THANK YOU to Arianne for the ride!

IMATS is like Christmas to me; I wait in anticipation all year for this one day! As soon as I strolled in with fellow beauty bloggers, Arianne and Michelle, I was giddy and instantly felt an exciting vibe in the air. Besides the makeup, makeup shows are always one big makeup reunion.


The Face atelier booth was our first stop. I was so happy to see my girl, Eunique, working and manning the swarm of girls. 


I think pretty much everyone I know went home with some Face atelier products. I wish I had bought more because the discounts were awesome but I mustered up the willpower to stick with my list!

L-R Top: Face atelier Ultra Foundation Pro, Embryolisse 24 Hour Miracle Cream, Kett Sett Powder, Stila Custom Blush 
L-R Bottom: yaby Cosmetics Liquid Foundation, mascara wands (Alcone)

I always love seeing what other beauty junkies buy. I think it says a lot about your personality. In my case, my makeup haul looks kind of boring! I'm all about giving good skin - that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. I pretty much bought products that were for my kit with the exception of the Stila Custom Blush (stay tuned for review). The idea of a candy pink blush adjusting to my skin tone intrigued me, but mainly the colour just caught my eye and is a shade I don't have in my kit. I wasn't planning to purchase anymore foundations, but when Liz Yu, creator of yaby, described the finish as "like a baby's soft skin" I couldn't resist! Plus, these tubes were only $8! Stay tuned for my review!

Michelle and Arianne were a hoot to shop with! Check out some fun pictures from the event and all the awesome people I ran into. I didn't have a lot of time to really take advantage of the two days so there were a lot of people I didn't meet and workshops and seminars I didn't have a chance to attend but there's always next year!

Hilarious Arianne going gaga over the OCC Lip Tars "It almost covers my whole hand!" LOL

The beautiful ladies from CoverFX: Melissa, Wanda and Katherine

Michelle and Arianne going swatch crazy at NYX

Lovely Naomi from StylEyes with her fabulous friends!

Ran into YouTube makeup guru, Koren from EnkoreMakeup! He stopped me because we have the same flashing wheels on our Zuca :)

Click here to view more photos. 

Overall, I had a great time hanging with other beauty bloggers and shopping the booths. The Toronto Congress Center was a great venue, although I don't think it was any bigger than last year at The Exhibition Place. As for location, I hope that IMATS next year will be downtown. Mississauga is just not central enough and isn't easily accessible by transit. On the upside, a shuttle bus was provided which I'm sure helped but I don't know how frequent it was. 

This year, waiting to pay for products was painful. The lineups at some booths were ridiculously long which deterred me from wanting to buy products. I know having a designated line for paying is meant to be efficient and keep order but at the same time it just wasn't. Then again, this year seemed much busier and that is a good thing. There was a few complaints from some bloggers about IMATS feeling "small" and the truth is that Toronto is on a smaller scale compared to other cities. This is only IMATS' second year in Toronto. I felt this year was better than the last and I'm sure it will get better every year. It makes sense to start out small and test out the waters so to speak. It's obvious a lot of money and time goes into a convention like this so everyone involved has to be confident that it will be worth it. This year new brands were added like M.A.C. and Stila, which is a good sign that more brands will jump on board the more exposure IMATS receives in Toronto. There is definitely a market for IMATS in Toronto thanks to our growing makeup artist and beauty blogging community! 

Thank you to the creators of IMATS for an amazing event! I'm already looking forward to next year's!  I had a great time shopping, seeing old friends and making some new ones. Oh, and if I can make one request on a must-have keynote speaker for next year, it would be the talented celebrity artist, Andrea Claire!

Some fab ladies I ran into and some I missed - be sure to check out their recap of IMATS!

Rasilla from In a Nutshell

My apologies if I missed anyone! What was your favourite or not-so-favourite part of IMATS? What must-have products did you stock up on?

Beauty News: TIFFing In The eTalk Lounge!

In case you aren't following me on Twitter or Facebook, I've been working with CARGO Cosmetics in the eTalk Lounge doing makeup for the hosts of eTalk and doing the occasional powder touch-up on the celebrities. I'm off for a couple of a days and decided a much needed blog post was in order! Again, my apologies for the lack of blogging! 

Our makeup/swag storage room. Ben Mulroney's makeup all ready to go (far left corner)!

The above room is where the lovely Annesley from CARGO and I beautify the hosts. It's cramped but I've worked in worst conditions! The lucky celebrities are gifted with some of my fave products from CARGO: Cannes Blush, Toronto and Los Angeles Palettes, The Essential Smokey Eye Palette, and Lash Activator Primer and Mascara. 

Celebrities that have come through the eTalk Lounge so far: Kat Dennings, Rachelle Lefevre (who loves CARGO), Paul Giamotti, Rosamund Pike, Shannon Woodward, Kathleen Robertson, Jack Rathbone, Bruce Greenwood, Scott Speedman, Minnie Driver, Zach Braff, Josh Brolin, Josh Lucas, Dominic Cooper, Molly Parker, Allie MacDonald and Terence Howard. I know there are more but names are slipping my mind! While on lunch I walked by Chris Cooper! 

I did a powder and lip touch up on Kathleen Robertson who played Clare Arnold on my child-hood must-watch Beverly Hills 90210. She was so sweet and utterly gorgeous! Terence Howard on the other-hand was a different story. I had to do a quick powder touch-up on him yesterday. He's kind of intense but lightened up after the interview was over!

I'm back on Thursday and excited to see who will pass through. I'll try and snag more photos! I've had a blast so far getting to work on Ben, Lainey Lui, and Susie Wall! Check out Monday's eTalk TIFF coverage here: http://watch.ctv.ca/etalk/highlights/etalk-highlights/.

Have you seen any great TIFF movies? Spotted any celebrities?

Spring Preview: NARS Spring 2010



Baby, it's cold outside! Spring weather may not be for another 3 months (please be kind Mother Nature!), but Spring collections will be available soon. Forget about the frigid cold for just a moment and let your eyes gaze over the pretty little things from NARS coming out this Spring!



Inspired by Catherine Deneuve’s role as Lucille in La Chamade, the NARS Spring 2010 Collection features soft, sexy shades that are as elegant as they are versatile.


NARS Camargue Duo Cream Eyeshadow, $32 USD
Named for the deep, dancing, sun-cast hues found in the French river delta, this pairing of golden moss and sienna, with multi-colored reflections comes in a soft-blending, glistening cream eyeshadow formula.


NARS Kuala Lumpur Duo Eyeshadow, $32 USD
Like its Malaysian city namesake, this perfectly harmonized gold infused rose and boysenberry pairing is influenced by contrasts—rich and subtle, traditional yet modern.


NARS D. Gorgeous Single Eyeshadow, $23 USD
This dusty lilac powder eyeshadow yields just a hint of flirtation, but never misses its mark.



NARS Glitter Pencil, $24 USD
This bright sky blue, silver glitter-infused hue delivers powerful, vibrant color that slides on smooth and remains creamy for blending.


NARS Lip Gloss, $24 USD
Easy Lover- Serious luster meets sexy color in this ultra-sheer hot pink lip gloss.

 

NARS Lip Gloss, $24 USD
Ophelia- This high-shine strawberry nectar lip gloss is deliciously sweet and seductive.


NARS Cruising Lipstick, $24 USD
This subtle, sexy pink lipstick hue provides a sheer natural long-lasting color.


NARS Purple Rain Nail Polish, $16 USD

This intensely gothic purple is a bright and audacious shade destined to become a modern classic.

What do you think of NARS' Spring 2010 collection?

I LOVE NARS shadows and will be checking out Duo Shadow in Kuala Lumpur - such pretty shades. I used to adore NARS lippies but noticed after a few months they started to smell waxy, but I am so crushing on that Easy Lover gloss! And the Purple Rain polish is just fabulous!

The Spring 2010 collection will be available on January 15, 2010 at narscosmetics.com.

Beauty News: IMATS Comes To Toronto!


Makeup pros and lovers will have the chance to attend Toronto's first ever International Makeup Artist Trade Show (IMATS) this weekend November 21-22. The makeup event of the year will be full of industry pros, resources, classes, and lets not forget...MAKEUP!

You can be sure Makeup Junkie will be there giving you the 411. If you'll be attending the show this weekend, Makeup Junkie highly recommends the following:
  • Alcone: Loved by many in the industry, Alcone is a makeup artist one-stop-shop. What we love: Alcone Non-Latex Sponges and Alcone Makeup Remover Cloths.
  • Beauty So Clean: Makeup and hygiene go hand in hand. We've tested this spray on our powders and lipsticks and we are loving the results so far. Looking forward to learning more about this brand.
  • Cover FX: If you have problematic skin, Cover FX is the brand to turn to. Amazing coverage, doesn't clog pores, and offers a wide range of colours.
  • Crown Brush: Makeup Junkie discovered this line of brushes at last years Canadian Makeup Show and we fell in love! You'll find every brush you can think of at unbelievably affordable prices!
  • Eve Pearl: We'll be honest, Eve Pearl Cosmetics doesn't really appeal to us. But we sure love the makeup artistry genius of Eve Pearl!
  • FACE atelier Cosmetics: If you've been a reader of this site for a while then you know Makeup Junkie is a huge fan of Canadian brand FACE atelier Ultra Foundation! Not to mention, CEO and founder, Debbie Bondar, is a super sweetheart!
  • Make Up For Ever: Need we say more? Backstage members will receive 40% products!
  • Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics: We are dieing to get our hands on OCC's Lip Tars!
  • yaby cosmetics: Makeup Junkie actually hasn't tried any products from Canadian line yaby, but we've heard rave reviews from makeup artists all over!
Must-See Key Note Speakers:
Hung Vanngo, Saturday, Nov. 21 4-5 pm Main Stage: We've had a little crush on Hung for quite some time (click here to read why). This Canadian celebrity makeup artist is now based in NY and his work has graced the covers of Allure, Glamour, GQ, Harper's Bazaar, InStyle, Interview and most recently i-D Magazine!




Make Up For Ever presents Kevin-James Bennett, Saturday, Nov. 21 12:30-1:30, Main Stage: Durable Beauty - Creating Looks That Last.









Norma Hill-Patton, Sunday, Nov. 22 10:30-11:30, Main Stage: Twilight fans will be running to the stage to hear her experience as makeup department head for The Twilight Saga: New Moon (opens tonight at midnight!).








Details:

Where: Heritage Court inside the Direct Energy Centre, located at 100 Princes’ Blvd.
When: November 21 and November 22
Time: Saturday, 8:30-5 pm, Sunday, 10-5 pm
Ticket Information

www.imatsshow.com

Makeup Obsession: Neon Glow of The '80's

Summer is almost over and the '80's (the most fashionable decade lol) has come and gone. But this summer season proved that our obsession of the neon glows of the '80's is still here. From neon greens to neon yellows, these glaring brights came in shoes, purses, clothes and makeup. To bring back these fun shades makeup brands like Three Custom Color Specialists created Light Brights Lipstick which came in the brightest and most wearable shades. I am a HUGE fan and you can read my review here. Then Three Custom did the next best thing - they followed up their popular Light Brights with Light Brights High Shine Gloss!

Packaged in Three Custom Color’s signature sleek tubes with a wand, Light Brights High Shine Lip Glosses are outrageously bright colors with moisturizing, sheer coverage with a hearty dose of sexy gloss - perfect for hot summer days and nights! I say, it's not just for summer but anytime you want a sheer pop of colour on the lips.

Light Brights High Shine Gloss in Area and Palladium ($18.50 USD): Area is a juicy tangerine. The glosses are much sheerer than the lipstick and definitely wearable for anytime of the day. This shade would look great with a smoky or heavily lined eyes in black. The colour is soft but adds some warmth to the lips. Palladium is a hot pink and my favourite! This colour is so gorgeous on and you can actually see it. It's much sheerer than the lipstick but the colour payoff is excellent. It's the kind of pink that makes your teeth look white. The glosses are ultra moisturizing and the shine is super sexy! I'm obsessed with these glosses and swipe it on every chance I get!

Sure, Fall is all about dark noir but I'm sure you'll be seeing a return of the '80's neon glow next Spring/Summer!

www.threecustom.com

Beauty Review: Bronze Me Up With Lise Watier Havana Bronzing Collection

Looking at past photos from the icy cold months, I realized this ol' chick looks better with some colour! Now that there are many bronzing products on the market there's no excuse to look pasty white! Thanks to Lise Watier's Havana Bronzing Collection I can look sun-kissed and luminous all summer long. The collection includes Havana Dry Oil Body Glow, Havana Precious Bronzing Pearls, and Havana Sun Dust Bronzing Powder.


Havana Dry Oil Body Glow ($38 CAD): If you want gorgeous bronzed looking skin, this bottle of sparkling bronze oil will not only enhance but highlight that summer glow. This beautiful body oil is easy to apply and melts right into the skin with no greasy residue. It is formulated with a light sunscreen and enriched with emollients and Vitamin E, leaving your skin lusciously smooth. Great for all over the body especially on your legs! A summer must-have!


Havana Precious Bronzing Pearls ($38 CAD): These pretty little pearls in matte and pearl finishes are a combo of pink, white, and brown giving you the perfect tan! Buff it onto all over your face in a circular motion or apply only where the sun naturally hits you. I also love brushing it over the lids for a shimmery finish and for a little sparkle on the decollete. This works beautifully on all skin tones.


Havana Sun Dust Bronzing Powder ($30 CAD): This duo bronzing powder has become a staple in my makeup bag. On one side you have a matte bronzer (although it doesn't stay matte for two long and on the other side you have a shimmery bronze powder that can be used for colour on the cheeks or eyes or as an overall glowy finish to your face and body. I thought the sparkling powder would be too much for me but it looks really beautiful on the skin. Ever since I've started wearing it, I've been getting lots of compliments! I like to contour with the matte side and add the shimmery side to my cheeks and eyes. You can also mix the two together for an all-over even finish. It comes in a chic bronze compact with a decent size mirror for touch-ups. My kind of bronzer!

For more information visit www.lisewatier.com

Happy shopping!

Beauty Review: Lise Watier La Toscana Summer Collection Makes Me Dream of Italy!

Colours inspired by the beautiful land and seascapes of Tuscany, Lise Watier La Toscana Summer collection brings us hues and textures to touch all senses! La Toscana includes two eye colour palettes, Mer and Terre, Glitter Pencils, Pink Marble Blush, and Toscana Gloss Sticks.


Terre Eye Palette: I received this gorgeous shadow palette of metallic greens, one emerald the other woodsy, and a silky copper and polished beige. This palette offers many colour combos that you can wear during the day and into the night. The texture is velvety soft and long-lasting. I love the sleek copper packaging and convenient mirror for quick touch-ups. For day, try the beige shade as your base, emerald on the lid, and add definition with the woodsy green. For night, apply the woodsy green all over lid and into crease for sultry sexy eyes and apply the copper shade on the bottom lash line to make eyes pop.

Vert and Violet Glitter Pencils: When it comes to glitter pencils, I'm usually "take it or leave it" but mostly "leave it". I know lots of women love glitter pencils and why not? They add an element of fun to otherwise boring makeup. In my experience, the glitter particles irritate my eyes, fall off onto my face, and feel pretty rough gliding on. I was skeptical when I received Vert and Violet but I was pleasantly surprised! The glitter didn't fall off and the pencil applied smoothly with no tugging. Vert is a lovely olive green and Violet is a deep purple. If you're scared of wearing colour all over your lids, this is the perfect alternative. The glitter particles are also micro, definitely not over-the-top. Don't be afraid to glitz it up at night with these glitter pencils!

Pink Marble Blush: If you like shimmery, glowy cheeks Pink Marble Blush gives you subtle definition with a radiant finish! It is the perfect combination of pink and copper: pearly pink, deep pink, and golden pink in a marbelized spiral. These lovely shades of pink are the perfect compliment to colourful eyes.

Gloss Stick in Orange: I am a sucker for glossy lipsticks! Toscana Gloss Stick is formulated with an olive oil base so you can imagine how ultra moisturizing and creamy it is on your lips. The colour is sheer but definitely stronger than your average gloss. The shine doesn't last too long but the colour does. I love Orange, a shimmery orange-coral. It is the ultimate summer shade!

La Toscana is a Limited-Edition collection and is available now at select locations in North America. For more information visit www.lisewatier.com. Happy shopping!

Beauty Review: Nars Takes Me To South Beach!

I've never been to South Beach, but I live vicariously through my precious Nars Multiple in South Beach (it's almost the same right??)! This is one product that I always have to have in my makeup bag. For a long time it sat at the bottom of my bag untouched. The Multiple is iridescent and beautiful on flawless skin, but shimmery textures can enhance problem areas. A spotlight on a red, irritated pimple? Not so pretty! Thankfully, my skin has made peace with me and I've been able to resurrect this little tube of radiance again.

The Multiple is a cult classic. This cream-to-powder multi-purpose stick is one of the reason's why I fell in love with 3-in-one products. The Multiple comes in many gorgeous shimmery shades. The convenient stick can be easily swiped on the eyes, cheeks and lips - no brush necessary. Blend with your finger and you're ready to go! South Beach is a shimmering apricot that perks you up and gives the skin a sun-kissed peachy glow. I love the way it makes my skin look. It is the perfect colour to compliment bronze skin. It also looks great with a pink blush over top or on the lips with a shimmery gloss over it. On the eyes, it's great as a base for powder shadows. It intensifies the colour and makes it last longer.

It's nice to know I can get a little South Beach sun any time I want!