Sunday, December 27, 2009

Alice!

As a make up artist, I have to say there are certain movies that you see that leave you gasping for breath, and lamenting the fact that you ever stopped doing movies!
Big gorgeous make up movies, like Chicago, Dreamgirls, Memoirs of a Geisha... (I actually have a huge list of big make up movies).

Just watching the trailers for the new Tim Burton Alice In Wonderland has me wishing I'd stayed with film! (As opposed to most of the time, where I have no regrets!)

Check it out:






So anyway, with a big, gorgeous, creative spectacular like this on the very near horizon, you just know that some cool companies have brought out some cool products for the girl who loves a little color in her life.

Nail polish genius OPI has their Alice In Wonderland Collection







Fun!

And check out this new Alice In Wonderland Collection from Urban Decay!


The colors here are superb! A girl can do a lot with a set like this!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!





Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Hey Santa!

So, big guy.
I've a few more things to add to my list.

And you've still got time to pick them up
And throw them in the back of your sleigh
.


Can you swing through Top Shop in London,
and pick me up
this Kate Moss dress?
I want to wear it Christmas night


and then there's New Years Eve to dress for.
These boots and this dress would be ideal.
Will can take care of the hairdo.
If you throw in the light boxes
I can lounge around on them
and look pensive, yet moody.




I want movie star skin.
Please bring me the Clarisonic Ultra Plus
Limited Edition.
If you buy it 50% of the profit will go to Susan G Komen
So keep the elves out of this one



I want a new handbag too.
I love this Tutti Frutti Maryanne
from Kate Spade.
It comes in many colors.
I love this papaya.
They call it orange.

Oh the fun a girl could have in a chain mail headdress!
Like the one Rihanna wore





I think my list is now complete.

Thank you Santa.
See you Thursday night.
Late.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Christmas/Holiday Wishes For you!!

So I made a little video for you

To wish you all

A very Merry Christmas

Happy Holidays

and Happy New Year.








This little blog of mine

Gets read in so many languages.

I wanted to try to give each of you

a holiday greeting

in your own language.


If I messed yours up, or missed your language,

forgive me!

xoxo



Frohe Weinachten

Glaedelig Jul

Joyeux Noel

Feliz Navidad

Buon Natale

Gledelig Jul

God Jul

Wesolych Swiat

Selamat Tahun Baru 1 Januari 2010

Feliz Natal

Gelukkig Nieuw Jaar

Vrolijke Kerstmis

سنة جديدة سعيدة!
Честита Нова Година

明けましておめでとう!

新年快乐!
Manigong bagong taon!
onnellista uutta vuotta!
καλή πρωτοχρονιά!
नया साल मुबारक हो!
新年あけましておめでとうございます!
새해 복 많이 받으세요!
С Новым годом!
גליקלעכן נייעם יאָר!

Namaste

xo


C





















Monday, December 21, 2009

10 Stocking Stuffers Under $25

Back to Ulta
(because most of you have an Ulta or some
thing similar nearby)
for more stocking stu
ffers.
This time under $25.
Or thereabouts.



Stila Lip Glaze $22.00
I'm loving it in Cranberry.
There's a gift set of all of them in a smaller size.
I was too excited to get the price...



OPI Nail Polish in Thrill Of Brazil $8.50
Smokin hot, sexy red!

VitaBathTriple Treat Gift Set in Spring Green $15.00
Who needs to smell like winter?
Smell like spring instead.

n.a.p. breast cancer awareness fluffy socks $20

When not on a beach in Mexico, let your senses take you there.
Yankee Candle in Sun & Sand $14.99



Ulta brand heated lash curler.
$15.00
I love these!


Grace Shower Cream by Philosophy $22
I adore this fragrance
Begin your day in a state of Amazing Grace




Smashbox PhotoFinish Travel Size $16
Lots of colors to choose from - get the clear one.





OK, so these last two aren't at Ulta.

But you have to know about cult classic CamelliaBalm
from Julie Hewett. (website for locations)
It's a make up artist favorite!
I have it both in my makeup kit and at home.
In fact, I'm wearing it in ruby while I'm writing this!


John Mayer Battle Studies.
Download or CD.
I love him so!


if you're on Twitter he's @johncmayer

He's singing Heartbreak Warfare to me right now.
oooh!

xo

C


Friday, December 18, 2009

This Week's Red Carpet Magic

The big excitement this week on the red carpet was at the New York premiere of Nine.

The media seem to collectively think that Madge stole the show


I beg to differ.
I loved her hair
She did have La Lourdes on hand as fab accessory
Her bod was Madge-rad
But I don't personally think she was queen of the n
ight.


Make up mishap aside, I didn't think Nicole Kidman was at her best either.
Although I did love her hair.
I prefer her in her long, lean L'Wren Scott dresses.
She is exquisite in them.


But Marion Cotillard was sensational in Dior.



I honestly think she looked perfect!
But she must have been freezing.
Her dress was stunning, her hair and make up lovely,
she looked divine.


My absolute favorite for the night?
Fergie Ferg



I loved this Marchesa gown on her!
Her body looked stunning, it set off her hair (I prefer her blonde,

but in this dress her brunette locks were sensational) and she was accessorized to perfection.



Fergalicious!
Her make up was lovely.
Understated, but lovely.




Here she is arriving with that guy she married.
Tiger something.
Or maybe his name is Josh.


Tiny little thing isn't she?
But in my opinion, she owned it that night.
Big time!

And here they all are.
Daniel Day Lewis looks nice and warm!

Thursday, December 17, 2009

10 Stocking Stuffers For Under $10

So I cruised by Ulta yesterday
to find you 10 stocking s
tuffers for under $10.
Amongst other thin
gs.

And here they are:


Keeping the lips lush
Burts Beeswax Lip Balm Bee Keeper Gift Set $9.99


A girl's gotta have bubbles
Ulta Bubble Bath $10



Keeping your shiny bits to yourself
Oil Absorbing Rice Papers $3.99




Eye care
Neutrogena Ultra Soft Eye Make Up Remover Pads $6.99



Zadro Miniature Compact Mirror
$2.99





These are great for your handbag, and fabulous for flying
Celebrity Clear Square Make Up Bag $3.75
Love the concept, but don't want the sand...um...there?
Essie Nail Polish In Nude Beach $8.00




Its just not a party without lashes!
Ulta Individual Lash Kit $3.99



Boys love kissing blackberry lips!
Neutrogena Moisture Lip Shine in Blackberry Ice $8.99




This is fun!
Sally Hansen Color Quick Fast Dry Nail Color Pen $7.79




Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Kissable Stocking Stuffers




Here are some ideas for those of you who would like some help when it comes to perfect stocking stuffers.
Or just great gifts.

Today its all about that kisser of yours!

In a season that is all about a fun, bright red
there are 3 that are hot on my list

Julie Hewett Rouge Noir has been my favorite for a very long time.
There's just nothing quite like it.
MAC Russian Red either in lipstick or in lip gloss
makes me think of the
amazingly fabulous Dita Von Teese.



Ciao principessa!
I love Georgio Armani's Rouge D'Armani.
Looks a bit pink here, but its a vibrant, take no prisoners red red red.






Gloss central?
You cannot go wrong with MAC Viva Glam VI
Proceeds go to AIDS research.

Nars.
Love.
Orgasm or Harlow - purrfect on anyone.
But there are tons of other colors to choose from too.


Chanel glosses are to die for.
So many color to choose from.
I love Brilliance.
Well, truth be told, I love them all.




Wanna plump up the lips?
Lip Fusion is my fave.
I have it in plain, Nude, Shimmering Rose
quite a few shades actually.




Monday, December 14, 2009

10 Things To Love In December...

It's the middle of December already, and there are just so many things to love!
Here are some things making me happy this December:

First up: Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar.
My favorite thing!
Problem is way too many calories.
So I allow myself only one, and I have to do 400 extra squats and lunges as penance.
So far no day this year has been deemed worthy.


My favorite ornament!
The Bowler.
Isn't he funny? I won him.
A few years ago.


Snow!
We're going next week.
Can't wait!

Christmas cookies.
I think I made about a million this year.

Its not Monday night til Hank Williams sings it
Its not Christmas time til Josh sings it.
Kinda makes up for 11 months of Kid Rock and Buckcherry
On A Midnight Clear/ hearing the angels sing....

Party time!!!
How about this dress from Stella McCartney?
Hotness!!

Champagne tastes so much better in December!
Forever Cristal
Forever.

Check this out:
Silver Minx manicure.
Could be fab with the Stella

Ahhhhh! The red lip.
No one does it like Christina Aguilera.
She makes it perfect.
This shot is from May 2008 - still fabulous.

THIS is too purrfect for words.
Christina with an updo, lashes and a bright red lip.
This is exactly the look for the season.
And I love it!

10 more days til my movie opens.
I cannot wait for Nine!
Kate Hudson dancing

Penelope Cruz rocking it.
Nicole Kidman, Fergie Ferg, Sophia Loren
I can't wait for Nine


and now you have my 10...

xo

C