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Love It: Nars Laguna Bronzer

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

I have read about a million times in my favorite magazines. Heard countless celebs rave about it’s merits. Makeup artists have used it on me and I have loved the results. But until this morning, I never had a Nars Laguna bronzer in my possession. Now that I do, I don’t really know how I ever gone my bronze on without it.

The color is amazing. Tawny perfection in a giant pan (so I can dip my oversized Sonia Kashuk brush in there and no bristle goes un-powdered)- there is not a shred of shimmer in sight. Meaning it looks gorgeously natural. I am smitten. Have you guys tried?

Gotta Try It: Birchbox

Monday, September 6th, 2010

I do not take for granted how lucky I am to work in the beauty industry and have constant access to new product information and samples. That is kind of what propelled me to transition into the on-air expert gig- a desire to share all these cool things I get the scoop on with every other cosmetically-curious person out there.  And while I love passing around beauty goods I receive to friends & family to sample, I simply don’t have enough product- or time to send it- to everyone who I know would go nuts for it.

And this, my friends, is where Birchbox comes in.  Mollie Chen, who I absolutely adore and who’s opinion I respect completely, had been telling me about this concept that her friends were launching for awhile- and when she left her job as a magazine editor to go join them, I knew it had to be the real deal. And let me tell you- it is.

Sign up for this service for $10 a month, and you will receive a beautiful box with deluxe minis from some of the best brands in the biz (Nars, Cargo, Lipstick Queen, Benefit- all of my favorites.) It is the best way ever to try out new lines- and stock  your toiletries for traveling in style.

Hayley Barna, one of the Co-founders, said it best: “Women are overwhelmed by a crowded beauty landscape. Birchbox aims to give them the tools to become savvier beauty consumers and buy with ease and confidence.”

In addition to getting this very fun delivery at your door, as a Birchbox member you will have access to their amazing website which is packed with more info on their samples, makeup techniques, trend information and overall beauty insider info that everyone can use.

So, even though technically I am not sending you these samples from my personal stash- you can still thank me :)


MVP(s) of My Makeup Bag: Travel Must-Haves

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010


This week is a crazy one for me- traveling to 4 cities in 4 days to do local television appearances. I actually really have come to love traveling solo- over the past 4 years of doing this, I have come to know my cities well and made many local media friends that I get to catch up with every time I come to town. Another fun outcome of all this travel has been the innate ability to pack a tightly edited makeup bag with products that do the trick on-air (most stations I go to ask me to arrive makeup ready) and also can be used with a lighter touch for travel and off-hours.

So- what made the cut this trip? Read on to find out…

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Love It: Nars Pure Matte Lipstick in Bangkok

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Apparently I am in good company on this one- Christina Hendricks and January Jones both wore this amazingly gorgeous rose pink hue on the red carpet for the Mad Men season 4. Check out the lovely Amber’s post on Christina’s look here- she has all the deets.

premiere. Personally, I have been having a major Nars moment for the past few months (so I guess it is officially simply an obsession as opposed to a moment), and every time a package of their product arrives at my door, it is like Christmas came early. I almost skip into my elevator, even my doorman notices an extra spring in my step.

The formula is rich and definitely very matte, and looks best on primed, healthy lips. So I always put a coat of my beloved Nuxe Reve de Miel balm first for a good, smooth base. I have a tendency to bite my lips when I get stressed out, and given my hectic schedule as of late, let’s just say, well, as a “beauty expert” my pout could be a little prettier.

The product isn’t out JUST yet- but it should be soon, so keep an eye out for it when you go to Sephora or keep checking www.narscosmetics.com.

Media Love: Chicago Sun Times

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

I can’t thank the lovely Amanda Barrett enough for this amazing profile all about my MSN Show and all-time favorite product picks for Summer.


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