Build It Up

Building a make up kit can be a pretty daunting (and expensive) task, but it is getting easier and easier. There are some great lines now that are readily available, really cost effective, and REALLY CUTE!

I've told you about mark. before, but let me refresh your memory. Their make up is always reasonably priced, and ALWAYS on trend.


I'm a big fan of the line, especially their cream blush and concealers. They also have a really great palette system that's so helpful to the professional artist, and the price is right to get a wide range of colors for your kits. You can also sign up to be a mark. rep which is a great way for freelancers to make money in their downtime! It's all about the hustle!

Next up is the Jemma Kidd collection at Target.

The line has a wide range of color with everything from lipgloss, to liquid eye liner, and even body make up!

As you can see, the packaging is really cute and I think it's important that the products in your kit look nice!

Lastly, Napoleon Perdis now has a line at Target called NP Set.

Again, the packaging is very streamlined, and he offers a wide range of color and products. I feel like they must be targeting professional make up artists, because they even offer this very versitile 5 color concealer palette.


I'm in to it! I'm also completely jealous that these lines weren't available to me when I was building my kit!

<3
Amy

Hello New World

Great news, my lovely readers! Shu Uemura has launched a new website with all kinds of cool bells and whistles including a feature where you can create custom palettes just for you!

I'm not the typical beauty blogger that justs reposts every press release I get, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE Shu Uemura.

To celebrate the site launch, they're offering my readers 20% discount on purchase(s) and complimentary standard shipping with any purchase over $50 between TODAY May 4 and May 7, 2009.

Enter promo code: NEWSITEBLOG upon checkout!

This is a great opportunity to get some really nice make up in your kits!

<3

Amy

P.S. There is also a way to sign up for their new professional artist discount program on their new site. Enjoy!

Iced Up

I am really happy with the way Natasha Alam's body make up looks in the Maxim photo.

I used Scott Barnes Body Bling on her.

Which reminds me... Burbank Costco currently has Body Bling for $16 (as compared to $48 on the Scott Barnes website)! Hook it up!

<3

Amy

Friends Of Mine

YSL Beauty has finally launched their online boutique at yslbeautyus.com!

Since you guys are my friends, through December 7, enter code YSLFRIENDS1 at checkout, and receive 15% off and a sample of Elle, the new fragnrance by YSL.

You're welcome! :)

<3
Amy

Beauty mark.

If you've been reading my blog lately, you know how much I am loving mark. cosmetics. Last night I was surfing around the net and I came upon a site for mark. reps called markgirl.com.

I was pleased to find some really great instructional videos on the site!  They demonstrate some simple, easy to follow techniques for creating flawless skin, smokey eyes, a liquid eyeliner look, and a red lip.

Usually when I see a make up demonstration I get kind of bored, and my mind wanders. I was so interested in these videos that I literally spent half an hour watching them.

Click here to do a little Holiday shopping, and get free shipping on mark. products.

<3
Amy

What It Feels Like For A Girl

About a month ago I found this really cool clothing line called Made Me. I found out about the line when I read about the designer on the NYLON website. I love to wear mens clothing (jeans, vests, jackets, even mens shoes) but, of course, add my own feminine flirty flare to it, so when I read the line “I have always found power and attractiveness in women that dress with a masculine style.”, I knew I had to check it out. 

When I cruised over to the site, most of the pieces were sold out, but I did manage to snag the First To Fall T-Shirt

and the Virgin T-Shirt

They came in the mail on Saturday and I was seriously so impressed that I emailed Erin, the designer just to say thank you!  (I know, I'm such a dork!)...  And she emailed me back!  So cool!

I wore my Virgin T yesterday and when I was at Perez Hilton's office (aka The Coffee Bean on Sunset and Fairfax) waiting for my second Americano of the day, this very stylish older woman that looked like Debbie Harry flashed a huge smile at me and said "I love your shirt".  I grinned from ear to ear and said "thank you" and my heart danced around in my chest a little.

And so here's a gift to my loyal and stylish readers in case you want to snap up the last few MadeMe shirts (jeans, jackets, hoodies, leggings) available:

Erin also sent me a sneak peek at her Spring line and I'm totally dying over it!  Here's a little peek for you!

P.S. Could that model look any more like Sade? LOVE!

<3
Amy

Cupid's Chokehold

You guys!  It's our monthaversary!  Can you believe it has been a month?!  Neither can I!  I've been having so much fun with you, let's never break up, ok?  If you were here, we could paint each other's nails...

And then I would totally take you to get cupcakes at Yummy...

But since you're not, I got you a present.

Tomorrow only, so don't forget!

<3

Amy

Friends and Family

Sorry for the tech diffs this morning!  My friends at Lancôme have asked me to share this with my friends, and you guys are my friends, right?

(click to enlarge)

Sounds like a great time to stock up on some Hypnôse!!!!

<3

Amy

Don't Call it a Come Back!

I've been on a green nail kick for awhile now (see here, and here). Now Sephora's holiday campaign includes this picture of Lydia Hearst with her nails green...

The color is Zulu by Nars,

and it has caught the attention of beauty bloggers all across the internet.

The funny thing is, this color has been sitting in the Nars "Vintage" Collection (read: bargain bin) for months at half price. How did this come back? I'm not even that impressed with the color, to be honest. I think Zoya Suvi is much prettier!

Apparently Sephora is only selling the color to "Beauty Insiders", and it is totally sold out. It is currently going on eBay for OVER $50!? SRSLY?!  You have GOT to be kidding me! Is this some kind of crazy internet beauty blog nail varnish conspiracy?!

While you're shopping Nars Vintage, check out varnishes in Full Metal Jacket and Midnight Express. Cutie patootie if ya ask me!

<3

Amy

P.S. As a green nail varnish side note, check out this pic from The Cobra Snake...

Creative!

Currently Living For

Nars lip lacquer in Chelsea Girls

Such a great nude color that's glossy but no shimmer!

Nars lip palette

I've been loving long time, but it just won Allure magazine's 2007 Best of Beauty award!

*Nars has a pretty dece make-up artist discount, but if you aren't a make-up artist, Sephora is currently having it's annual "Friends and Family" promotion.  Through Nov. 21st, enter "FF2007" at check out and receive 20% off.  Sephora also has free shipping on orders over $50 when you enter "FIFTY" at check out, so knock yourself out!

La Roche-Posay Ceralip Lipid Replenishing Lip Cream

I get facials at Dermix Medical Spa in Toluca Lake.  My bff Annie turned me on to them.  They are the best.  I've been sending all of my friends there.  I highly recommend them (if you go, tell them I sent you, they love referrals).   They've been using this lip balm on me at the end of my treatment and my lips feel so amazing afterwards.  On Thursday I had a facial and I bought the cream.  I've been using it ever since and my lips feel moisturized, protected, and plumped (they make no claims that it plumps lips, but I really feel like it does)!  

Grey clothing:

I realized I've been wearing a lot of grey lately, I have no idea why...

I'm totally obsessed with The Eve Jean by WeSc in "Vintage Black" (let's not kid ourselves here, it's grey)

I've also been wearing this totally cute dress from American Apparel (visit at your own risk, some images are kinda NSFW)

It's really cute and comfy. I put a belt around it so I don't look pregnant.  I love American Apparel! Where else can you get such a cute dress for $36?!

Speaking of comfy, you should check out Skater Socks!

I'm really picky about socks.  I like to say I have "toe line issues". If you have the same problem, this needs no explanation.  I'm on my feet all day, and I have to be comfortable!  For awhile I would only wear Gap athletic tube socks.  A friend of mine gave me some skater socks and I love them!  Not only are they MUCH CUTER than Gap socks, they are super, super comfy!

Control

I finally saw it, and I loved it!  It was heart breaking and beautiful.  One of my favorite photographers, Anton Corbijn, directed it so of course every frame of the movie was mind blowing.  If it is playing anywhere near you (I had to make a 15 mile trek to Pasadena), I suggest you see it.

Duffy

The song "Rockferry" has been rockferry-ing my face for the past three days.  She's been compared to Amy Winehouse, but I think she sounds more like Hope Sandoval from Mazzy Star, and how great is her hair?!

Speaking of hair, I've been totally obsessed with Urban Experiment hair products.

Urban Experiment is the new line of hair products from Redken.  The Grit Wax is my favorite.

It gives you a great "second day look" so your hair doesn't look so clean.  Ick.

The Holidays are upon us.  I know this for certain now because Starbucks has broken out the red cups and has brought back the Gingerbread Latte (my favorite!)...  

That being said, it is time for Holiday make up collections!  Surprise, surprise, I am DYING OVER Chanel's Holiday collection.

BE STILL MY BEATING HEART!!!!

The Holiday Glossimer Trio would make a great gift!

*hint, hint*

Speaking of Chanel, their Coco Mademoiselle spokes model, Keira Knightly looks beautiful in Lula magazine.

I love the styling and natural look of the hair and make up, AND I WANT THOSE BOOTS!

And then, speaking of actresses looking amazing, check out Jennifer Jason Leigh on the cover of Wonderland Magazine...


How great is that styling/hair/make up?!  She's one of my favorite actresses.  She keeps it real! I love her.

<3

Amy