{ Smokey Cat Eye }

Wow wow wow.  This may be the most perfect cat eye I've ever seen.  And not only that, great brows on this girl.  This cat eye not only involves smudgy eyeliner, but shadow is suuuper important.  Peek below at my favorite products to re-create the look for yourself.


And can we find where this necklace is from? Obsessed.

{Givenchy Le Prisme Yeux Mono Eyeshadow }{Bobbi Brown Brow Kit }

{ Nars Matte Multiple in Anguilla }{ Nars Soft Touch Eyeshadow Pencil in Goddess }

{ Kevin Aucoin Mascara }{ Beauty is Life Foundation }{ Sunday Riley Blush in Red }

{ textured locks }

So many times my hair has turned out like this on accident, so I'm thrilled that textured hair has become in, especially in time for summer.  For those of you who can't walk out of the ocean and have your hair look like this (I wish, right?), check out some of my fave products below to help you get the look.

{ Sachajuan Root Lift }{ Sauchajuan Ocean Mist }{ Serge Normant Meta Lush Volumizer }

{ Sultra "Bombeshee" Curling Iron } 

{ metallic nails }

As an artist, I'm all about the nail art, but this look anyone can master.  Little trick of the trade to keep the lines straight--tape.  Paint the whole nail one color then after letting it dry, cover it in tape, then paint again. And voila, gorgeous metallic nails.

{ Essie Penny Talk }{ Essie Romper Room }{ Deborah Lippmann Before He Cheats }

{ Butter London in Goss }{ Dolce & Gabbana Rose Petal } 

{ smoked lid & pink pout }

The "Smokey Eye" is often mentioned now but then I think smokey eyes I'm not only going to picture this girl.  Wow.  Love that shade and the cat-eye effect. She's also rocking major contouring and highlighting (which I will now stand in front of my mirror endlessly trying to master).  And this girl finishes off the look with a great frosty pink pout.  Check out the products below to help you re-create the look.

ps. how great is that fisherman's sweater she's wearing?  I'm a sucker for a good sweater

{ Eyes To Kill Eyeshadow Quad } { Soft Touch Eyeshadow Pencil - Goddess } 
{ Natural Brow Shaper } { Yves Saint Laurent Lip Gloss } { Phenomen Eye's Waterproof Mascara }
{ Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush }

{ Skin Authority }

I was recently introduced to the skincare line Skin Authority and felt I had to share.  First is the 3-in-1 Skin Cleansing System that has 3 different brush heads (can't wait to try the other 2) that are softer than some other skin care brushes.  The brushes and help clean your face, apply your makeup, and give you microdermabrasion---sounds more than just 3-in-1.  Then there's also the sunscreen moisturizer, which you need to be using every single day, no matter the age.  Trust, you will thank me for this 20 years from now.  Spring is finally here so make sure you're smooth and tan with the exfoliating cleanser and sunless tanner (use in that order for a great tan).

{ 3-in-1 Skin Cleansing System }{ Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 30 }{ Exfoliating Cleanser } 

{ Sunless Tanner }   

{ Lilac Love }

Talk about a bold look.  We're loving lilac on clothing so why not love it on your eyes?  Tone it down a little to wear out with your girls.  Make sure to keep the lips neutral if you're emphasizing the eyes.  And make sure to use these products to help you get the look:

{ Shimmering Eye Cream - Purple Dawn } { Clinique Long Last Glosswear }
{ Dr. Jart Premium Beauty Balm }

{ fresh & dewey }

Hooooly moly.  Don't you just want this look?  Stay fresh & dewey by adding some illuminating primer, luminous glow, and the multiple (this thing can do it ALL).  Keep the monochromatic route by going light on the shadow and lips and voila you are the most glowing lady in the room.

{ Luminous Glow } { Skin Illuminating Primer } { The Multiple } 

 { BareMinerals High Shine Eye color } 

{ color twist }

Show off your colorist's hard work by doing this modern twist knotted look.  Leave some wispy pieces keeping it undone and add a nice headband and out the door you go!

{ Sage Styling Cream } { Pocket Comb } { Luxury Hair Oil } 

{ Rainy day beauty haul at Sephora }

One rainy days, I have a strange habit of getting in comfy, stretchy clothes, picking up a coffee …and spending a day at Sephora. I don’t know what it is about the rain that makes me even more inspired to try out new product but I end up in store whenever it comes down.

This week, on an exceptionally awful day weather-wise, I ended up with a really beautiful beauty haul. Here’s what I picked up:

Naked 3 palette. I loved one, tried two (went back to one), and now will try every shade in Urban Decay’s newest Naked 3 palette. I makeup artist once told me to avoid palettes in general but I’m an artist, what can I say.

I live in a good metallic since I tried the Stila pots, so when I walked by Buxom’s line of shiny stay there eyeshadow, this copper beauty stopped me in my tracks. And all named after dog breeds? Fun. I’ll take Golden Retriever for this test.

Years ago I had an estee shade that was the perfect nude with a touch of pink. It was discontinued ages ago and I have been trying to replace it since that day. My latest attempt will be with Make Up Forever’s N18 with their 3C liner. Wish me luck.

On a recent shoot for qvc, the makeup artist used an orange shade in my crease. Not a deep pretty corally orange, but instead a one with a yellowish tint. I cringed and closed my eyes when she began to apply but when I opened  them back up, I looked years younger. Decided to try this one for myself, so I grabbed Nars Duo in mediteranee.

I need another palette in my life like I need another man in my life ;) but THIS one, limited edition NARS issist looks like it’s my dream collection. Nudes, browns, plums, grays…  Itching to try this.

Links are below for you so you can test em out with me. I also included links to the products. Send a tweet if you like anything- I’d love to hear if we feel the same love for these new goodies.

{ naked 3 } { naked 2 } { naked 1} { buxom } { make upforever n18} { makeup forever 3C } 

{ nars duo } {narcissist palette } { Sephora}