shoe ornaments

The shimmer of these lovely open toe stiletto's with a simple velvet bow remind me of an ornament on a christmas tree. Reading this post today, inspired me to want to put up my pink tinsel tree soon. 

What things are inspiring you these busy days?

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glittery metallic eyes + {don't forget to clean your brushes}

high impact eyes gold, glittery eyes 

can easily be downplayed

with just a touch of shimmer  in the inner eye corners, L'Oreal make up info here

 high impact eyes like the ones above or easy on the eye shimmer for a day to evening look 

can easily be worn this summer with minimal make up, and a bronzy glow. What is your idea of an eye-catching effect to make your eyes pop this summer?

Don't forget to clean your bristles

Some favorite brush cleaners recommended by make up artists like myself are here and here

I use mine in a spray bottle so I can clean immediately after using, softly pat on a soft, white, terry towel until all make up residue is gone

As a Make up Artist that's always been #1 on my list, somehow at home with my own make up brushes I slack off until a break out occurs. Usually the best way to clean them is to use shampoo I used this one because it was in my shower and I know that it's a great cleansing shampoo without stripping (Care for the bristle hair is important). * I dip mine in the sink with sudsy, shampoo and dip again into clean water until it is clear. More fun to get your shine on here

* works well with sable haired brushes

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eye catching + happy friday

since were in the gold theme how about a little glow below

I love a luminescent touch of translucency

perhaps that's why I love Lucite

A friend of mine asked me for some beauty advice about lashes. She was excited about adding a few individual lashes semi permanently. Lash Extensions are single strands of synthetic eyelashes that are curved to replicate a natural eyelash. This service involves adding individual lashes to your own lash line and the adhesion is a special lash glue. More info here. Usually this time of year when the weather is changing from Spring to Summer as well as the Holiday festivities is when it is all the rage. I remember last summer at my usual gym time 5:30am for spin, instead of sleepy headed girls all of a sudden some of my gym buddies were looking quiet bright eyed and batting some serious lash at that hour! You can't fool a hairstylist, at least not this one. I am all about maintenance, as long as it is in moderation. Continual replacement of the lashes can cause stress and premature lash loss, but then there is always Latisse! Lashes for me? Absolutely I love a lash for work, for play, hot night out or just for fun. What do you think of these lashes...Happy Friday and happy dreaming!

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J'adore dior

Nothing makes me happier than feeling the glow and hydration of good skin. Beside what I do daily to make my self look and feel the best. A good nights sleep and daily exercise can also be complimented with good skin care and great make up. I love to indulge in Dior skin care starting with my eyes. Capture Totale for eyes contains a rare Longoza plant combined with Centuline which prolongs the youthful appearance of the skin, it does work because I recently took a break and used a cheaper version of another eye cream and could see what I was missing. Capture Totale is like an instant eye lift. Next Dior HydrAction Deep Hydration Radical Serum before applying foundation gives a moisture boost to the skin with natural radiance. In warmer weather a tinted moisturizer such as Diorskin Nude a fresh, weightless, foundation, and finish hydrates the skin as it conceals imperfections and creates a radiantly, natural, true-life glow. Diorskin Nude is perfect for summer bare skin with an added bonus of SPF 10. Diorskin Shimmer Star a sheer and shimmering all-over face bronzer brightens the complexion with an of translucent sparkles that can be used on the eyes and cheeks or all over for instant glow. For drenched lips nothing adds color and instant seductiveness than a swipe of Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss Reflect on the lips in shimmering Lacy Apricot. To complete the look for eyelashes that look like butterflies, start with Diorshow Black Out Mascara saturate with one to two coats of this mascara with it’s unique blend of black pigments to lengthen and add the doe-eyed effect, finish off with Diorshow Mascara for glamorous thicker lashes. When it’s time to take it all off, Duo-Phase Eye Makeup Remover removes all traces of make up gently and leaves lashes soft to the touch. You can leave on your Miss Dior Chérie with it’s citrusy freshness and a jasmine heart sprinkled with fruity strawberry notes,and the elegance of patchouli will rest assured sweet dreams to you and me. Buona notte.
Photo: Marion Cotillard for Dior