Long, Long, Time No Post!!

Hello!

I've been really out of touch with blogging and my youtube channel. I got married in July and I've been working on my mobile boutique Luxe Vie. However, I'm getting ready to start things back up on here and YT!

Stay tuned!

Here Kitty Kitty Kitty!!

If you love MAC and Hello Kitty, then brace yourself for the new collection!! This is gonna be a fabulous collection from MAC!! It is load with gorgeous pinks, blues, greens and silver!!








The Hello Kitty Collection will be in stores February 12!!
To see where I got my sneak peek pics from -- check out Veronica Trajkovski 's blog!

Until next time!!

Bubbles and Brows Event Pics

Hello!!!
In December, I blogged about my mobile boutique participating in an event called Bubbles and Brows . It was held at Washington, DC's uber swanky Hotel Rouge. Despite a dreadful downpour, we had an excellent turnout!! Honey, the recessionistas and bargainistas did not let rain stand in the way. Take a look at the pics.

Prepping my booth before the doors opened

The fashionistas arrive.

The ladies enjoyed shopping, pampering and socializing -- all for a good cause.

Candy Clark Boutique (great ladies)
Cynirje


A satisfied Luxe Vie customer!! This hat and scarf set looked so cute on her - she wore it home!!

Until next time!!

Happy New Year/Photo Shoot

Happy New Year Folks!!

One of my resolutions this year is to keep this blog updated (I'ma try my best).

In December, I did the makeup for a photo shoot at Pinhole Box Studio in Fredericksburg, Va. This place is amazing. It has a 2000 square feet of open area and a dressing room w/makeup stations!! Imagine my excitement. If you're in the DC/MD/VA area and need to rent a photo-studio, please check these guys out!

Ok, here are some of my pictures from the shoot --
Acting crazy for the camera (before). In the background is the other makeup artist Miss G and her model Erica.(after)

This is Tia. Unfortunately, I do not have a before picture but in this look, I've only done her contouring.



Working on Tianna

I worked with two great photographers --- Jovon DaMour and Troy Powell. Jovon will send pictures soon. In the meantime, here are some photos of Tia taken by Troy Powell --



We had such a good time. I'll post more pictures soon.


The second shoot I did was with a model/talk show host named Gigi (Gigi TV). She is a very sweet person and I wish her much success in her future endeavors.







Until next time . . . stay beautiful!!

Rihanna at the AMAs

When I saw Riri on the red carpet at the American Music Awards this year, I thought-- wow her makeup is amazing!! Right away, I started rummaging through my makeup collection to create that look on myself.

Since I'm a bonafied MAC-aholic, I pulled out All That Glitters, Folie, Saddle and Gold Dusk eyeshadows. Grabbed MAC's Honor and Nars' Orgasm for my cheeks. I thought MAC's Song and Dance (Little Darlings Holiday Collection) would do the trick for my lips. Hmm . . . the look was cute but not quite the same -- :(

WELLLLLLLLLLLLLLL, thanks to Specktra Forum Member (specktra), Azia I found out EXACTLY what Rihanna's makeup artist used!! Azia interviewed Mylah Morales and here is the list:

FACE:

• Giorgio Armani Designer Shaping Cream Foundation SPF 20 -- $50
  

• La Mer The Powder -- $65
  

EYES

• Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Skin Enhancer (as a concealer) -- $45
  

• Dior Palette Neutral -- $55
  

• Red Cherry Lashes-- varies --$2-5
  

• Shu Uemura Hard Formula brow pencil --$22
  

• Cover Girl Exact EyeLights Eye Brightening Mascara in Black Ruby-- $7
  

CHEEKS

• Nars Super Orgasm ( almost got it) -- $25
  

• GlowFusion® Micro-Tech™ Intuitive Active Bronzer-- $40
  

LIPS

• Cover Girl Trushine Lipcolor in Brillo Delila (couldn't find this one)

Don't know about you, but the economy is chomping at a girl's purse and X-mas is right around the corner. So, spending over $300 on this beautiful luxe look is outta the question -- OKAAYY! You definitely can recreate this look w/ drugstore products like --

Revlon's Colorstay Foundation
Physician's Formula' Baked Collection in Baked Sands Eyeshadow
NYX makes some great lipsticks and glosses
Try Milani for a bronzer!

until next time!

Bubbles & Brows Beauty and Shopping Event !!

I'm getting ready for Bubbles and Brows Beauty and Shopping Event, presented by Uptown Girl Entertainment™!

This event, taking place on December 11, 2008, will help bring awareness to Rachael's Women's Center, a non-profit organization that provides homeless and formerly homeless women with opportunities to develop and regain their independence.

So, if you are in the Washington, DC area and want to be pampered and shop for a worthy cause, R.S.V.P. by

by purchasing your tickets today to reserve your spot for this event. Visit www.BubblesAndBrows.com for more info! Advance payment is required and you must be 21 or over.

I'll post pictures later!!

Hot Looks For The Winter

Wide boat neck top with contrast high waist band. Fitted at forearm with slight dolman sleeve.

Three tone dip dye dolman sleeve dress.

Can also be worn as a top!!




For more styles, check out www.luxevie.com!