Three for May: Background on beautyADDICTS
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under cosmetics, makeup
For me, I must admit I find very little romance behind the bigger, more well-known cosmetics brands…as nice as they are, they don’t tickle my quest for ‘the story.’ As Oprah says, ‘everyone has a story’ and I absolutely relish hunting for products that are brought to us by little upstarts, entrepreneurs…dreamers. These are the [...]
My Sister’s Coming to Visit!
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under face, gifts, makeup, skin care, tools, brushes, gizmos, gadgets
My sister, the PhD candidate in Physical Chemistry (don’t ask ‘cuz I can’t tell ya) at Baylor, is coming to visit this weekend so I plan on putting together a little care package with some of my favorite makeup and skincare goodies for her to play with in her spare time (right). tarte fRxtion lip [...]
Academy Awards Coverage
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under fashion, makeup
Anonymous commented that I had posted last years red carpet photos of both Keira Knightley and Nicole Kidman. Apparently Ms. Knightley didn’t attend this year, even though Pirates of the Caribbean 12 was nominated for…well, for something; as a result, her photo has been removed. The photo of Ms. Kidman has been updated (I decided [...]
Trend Watching at the Grammy’s
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under fashion, makeup
Trend: 40′s Meets 80′s, Christina Aguilera (stunning!!) at the Grammy’s Trend: Trapeze Silhouette, Ciara (hmmm, not so sure) at the Grammys Trend: The new color, buff, Mary J. Blige (lovely) at the Grammy’s Trend: Metallics, Carrie Underwood (nice but ordinary…and what’s with the pencil bag?), Hillary Duff (oops) , India Arie (pass the Grog) and [...]
THE Bronzer for Spring ’07
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under blush, cosmetics, face, makeup, perfect pores
‘Member how I said bronzers are BIG for Spring? And ‘member how I said they would be sublter in ’07? Well, I got a little package from Tarte today, and enclosed was a little sump’n-sump’n (yep, I went there) called Sunburst Beaded Bronzing Lotion. What?! Something with ‘burst’ in the name couldn’t possibly be subtle….or [...]
Sunny Day Makes me Think of spring
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under blush, cosmetics, eye liner, foundation, fragrance, hair, makeup, mascara
Today was the first day over 40 degrees in weeks, not to mention the Santa Fe sun was shining…it made me wistful for spring, innocent eyelashes, weddings, peonies…ahhh, spring. Spring ’07 Beauty is about everything…and very little of it,with the exception of eyelashes.Color trends include brights like warms corals, fushias and shimmers in toned down [...]
Why do we wear makeup? Perfection…
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under anti-aging, cosmetics, face, makeover, makeup, perfect pores
The main goal of makeup is to emphasize your best features and minimize your “bad” ones. Since each of us has unique features, there is no one ideal way to apply makeup. However, applying cosmetics is an art. Anyone can put makeup on themselves and make the application look okay, but following are some tips [...]
You’re Sexy and Slinky!
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under face, fragrance, holidays, makeup
Glam.com asks, "What kind of sexy are you?" After answering the three indepth questions to find out what kind of sexy I am, it turns out I’m "Sexy and Slinky." "You truly love being a woman. Whether at the office or a dinner party, you play up all your best assets without apology. You’re a [...]
Recommended Gifts to Keep You Lovely
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under face, gifts, holidays, makeup, skin care
From a professional event planner and former pro-makeup artist, this list includes lots of goodies that can make you lovely…and keep you that way. See more of my Recommended Gifts to Keep You Lovely list at ThisNext. Tweet This Post
Color Yourself Beautiful…for $1
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under cosmetics, foundation, holidays, makeup
e.l.f. cosmetics All Over Color Stick in Lilac Petal is one of the BEST highlighters I have ever used…ever. I mean it! I received my Color Stick in the mail (ironically on Halloween) and couldn’t wait to try it out. I busted it out and immediately dotted the stick across the tops of my cheekbones, [...]
