How about a shave?

I just got home from seeing Sweeney Todd at The Arclight.

First of all, if you've never seen a movie at The Arclight, I strongly suggest it. It costs a bit more, but it will change your whole movie-going experience. It is so comfortable, you get to pick pre reserved seats (I prefer the back middle section), nobody talks, cell phones don't ring, the screen is huge, the sound is amazing... You will never want to see a movie anywhere else.

They even have art exhibits. Tonight there was an exhibit of Jill Greenberg's work. She's a very talented photographer that I have had the EXTREME honor of working with on this shoot... 

(I only did the beauty make up, the moustache and side burns were left to someone else... haha)

Back to the movie...

The hair, make up (Ve Neill and the rest of the hair and make up team are amazing), and costume design (Colleen Atwood) were OUT OF THIS WORLD. Totally freaking mind blowing.

The movie was visually stunning. The acting was amazing as well. Unfortunately I am getting over a pretty bad cold, so some of the singing hurt my ears, but overall, it was money (and two hours) well spent!

<3 

Amy

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

Confessions from a Real Girl

Ok, so... I have a confession to make.  I've never seen The Notebook. I know, I know... I should probably be officially fired from being a girl. It's not that I didn't want to, because I did. It just never happened...

Well, I am going to put that at the very top of my Netflix queue now because last night I saw the most amazing movie, Lars and The Real Girl.


The reason why I was so interested in seeing this movie is because awhile back, my friend Eleni told me about this crazy BBC documentary called Guys and Dolls (that's a link to watch it for free, btw). It is about these men that have real dolls as their actual companions! It was such a trip! I made all of my friends watch it.

The writers of this movie (or film or whatever) HAD TO HAVE seen this... 

Ryan Gosling was so amazing in the movie (film?), you guys! You have to see it. His performance was earth shattering.


All of the performances were totally great. I was especially impressed with Kelli Garner. She's such a stunning girl,

and she was fantastic in The Aviator.

I was so shocked to see her looking so homely (but still really cute) in this movie.

That takes a lot of guts for a young Hollywood starlet, and I was so impressed she went for it and gave such a sweet, honest performance.

At the theatre, I saw the BIGGEST lobby card ever made for a movie I'm totes looking forward to, Sweeny Todd (check out the trailer here).


I love the Tim Burton/Johnny Depp/Helena Bonham Carter trifecta. Tim Burton's visuals are always so stunning and I'm really looking forward to Sacha Baron Cohen's performance!  (Not to mention, some stunning make up by Ve Neill.)

That doesn't come out til Christmas, but the next movie I have to see is Control.

If I don't see it soon, I might explode.  I'm dying for it!

Well, things are a little slow now because of the Writer's strike. Most of the chat shows are off the air, which means actors and musicians are canceling a lot of press. I hope the writers and producers can make it back to the table and work out something fair really soon. It's amazing how something like this really affects so many people in this town, from make up and hair to dry cleaners, caterers, and restaurants. Just about everyone I know here in LA is feeling the fall out, including a few people close to me that work for the chat shows. Everybody keep your heads up!

<3 

Amy 

P.S.  Are any of you going to be lining up to get your hands on some Cavalli for H&M tomorrow?