A Twin Spectacle.

They've done it again. Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen are never far away from fashion, and a cup of Starbucks. The year2010, they will usher in shades.Mean dark ones.And oversized. Just like I like them. Prices range from $325-$390.

*picture credited to WWD

Feliz Navidad!

I do realize this is a day late. I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday.I spent mine resting, as I'm sure many people who work in service/retail industries did.This time of the year is very taxing on us! I don't spend it with my family because I am so far away. Don't feel sorry for me...it's a personal choice to live where I live :)
My mother always sends me a box loaded with snacks unique to my home town, and she  included other trinkets and cash! ;) Weather and my sleep schedule permitting I will be headed here tomorrow. I will treat myself to a few things....not a shopping spree in the least bit, am I practicing extreme restraint these days with shopping.Most everything is a planned purchase.

I stepped out of the house last night and drove around downtown New Haven. I managed to find an open Dunkin Doughnuts, grabbed a coffee, and tipped the guy an extra dollar.It was the least I could for him having to work. A song came on the radio and made me all warm and fuzzy....Definitely one of my fave holiday songs....here is the video!

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Still Standing...with gloss,of course.

So do any of you ladies watch Monica- Still Standing on BET? A few people have asked me what gloss did I think Monica was wearing on her show.Specifically during her narratives.The gloss some what reminds me of Laura Mercier's Bare Beige gloss. At any rate,one of the beautiful ladies on youtube did a tuturial on the look. Her video is below.Subscribe to her! Enjoy!



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Hair Envy

I just wanted to share some pictures of natural hair that I love...Their make up looks nice also ;) These pictures are credited to Miss Jessies, these woman have beautiful heads of hair and style! Their salon is located in Brooklyn,NY.The  annual buy one get one free is alive and well until 12.31.09. I personally use the baby buttercreme,quick curls and creme de la creme. I have tried the curly pudding and the curly meringue.But over time I just stick with what works best for my hair.

Please note that none of these products can chemically alter your hair.They can not "make' your hair curly, wavy and change the texture.Tito (head stylist and Co founder) does offer a service called, a "silkener". I have not personally experienced this, but from pictures it looks like many people love it.Read more about it here

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P.S. Click the label to see a previous review of Miss Jessies

Note to Self....and you

I don't know what was going on in my life and why exactly I missed The Model as Muse:Embodying Fashion.I made it a point to put these kinds of things in my blackberry,and have it alert me of its start.So I'm putting this one in now, American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity. Exhibits like these are great for those who study, love and perhaps work in the fashion industry.Plus the Metropolitan Museum of Art is an inexpensive way to spend a day exploring everything from fashion to Egyptian Art

Browse the Met store while you're there!


Cultured ;)

LFM

Red Sole Searchin' -Barbie Style

Many have copied but there is only one red sole!!! The infamous Christian Louboutin has created a line of limited edition Barbie dolls! They are available at Net-a-porter.com, currently sold out, but you can sign up to be notified when they are back in stock.


*picture credited to net-a-porter.com

A must for collectors of barbie!


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THE Eve Pearl.

You may know her as the woman behind the beautiful faces on the Today show...She has even waved her wand and created a glam look for Susan Boyle.She is based out of New York city and travels frequently all over the world. I met her back in late July at her studio/boutique. One word to describe her? Humble. She came out to introduce herself,and was very "normal"-lol. And her staff was just as personable.If I had known that I would have introduced myself at the Make Up Show earlier this year.At any rate, she is celebrating the first anniversary of her boutique.Beginning December 4Th, at midnight, and until 11:59pm everything on www.evepearl.com will be 50% off with the promo code :BPF120409 www.evepearl.com On December 15, Eve will host an event in store only, all products 50% off. You can also get help with make up application. And trust, nothing about the boutique is intimidating.
I use the HD duak foundation in dark,salmon concealer in tan and the mattifying gel.Actually in my profile picture here on blogger, I'm wearing her foundation.
Here is a picture of Eve and I, and her Emmy! Excuse the sweat,it was a hot New York City day!
Check her out if you are in the New York City area.





Happy Shopping!
LFM

Fresh out of Kim K's kitchen!

It's no sceret that Kim Kardashians makeup is always flawless...Here is an older video with her make up artisit doing a make up application.There are using the MAC 180, a brush I should have bought a long time ago, *hint,hint. This is a easy to do look. Please see youtube for the second part. Note, they are using one of my favorite foundations! Make Up Forever HD! Enjoy!



P.S.Nice kitchen Kimmie!


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