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!


LFM

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!


LFM

Oui Oui!

Just wanted to share of couple products I have been using recently. They are both by curl expert Ouidad. The first is the balancing rinse,I use it in the same manner as I would a shampoo.It's what many would call a conditioner wash (co-wash).My hair would be extremely dry if I washed it several times a week.However, I can only comb it wet.I use this in the shower about 2-3 times a week, leaving a small amount of product on my ends.Next I use the Botanical Boost as a leave in.It helps my hair retain moisture. Because it has glycerin as one of the main ingredients, it attracts moisture to my hair. Dryness is something that many naturals battle.

Ouidad can be purchased at participating salons,and Sephora.


LFM

From Poland with love: Inglot Cosmetics

So obviously I didn't get the memo about this back in the summer.Polish brand, Inglot has arrived on U.S. soil. This brand is huge in the U.K., Australia and Dubai. Boasting with over 250 stores,the concept is actually quite innovative.They carry everything that a normal cosmetic retailer would carry,except, you can build your own palette!
It is called the 'freedom system". This table contains and extensive color range of eye shadows, blushes, lip color,concealers and brow powders/waxes.From there you decide how you want to arrange palettes. You can get as few as 3, for $16.I did not try any foundations, but managed put together a palette of 5 colors. 3 being eye shadows,two lip colors. This particular palette was $22. How reasonable is that? It was tough for me because I would pick a color, tell the MUA, then go back to my mental rolodex and realize I had the exact same thing from another brand.
The store is located in Times Square, 48th and Broadway- directly across the street from the M&M store. Next week I will show you a look with the things I purchased.


LFM

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THE Giovanna Battaglia.