Light, Bright & Lovely

Mornin' y'all! Today's quick post is an up-close featuring a contrasting duo of soft baby pink eyeshadow and sharp shimmery jet black cat-eyeliner. I love this modern take on the classic pin-up eye, and I wear it almost daily. A lot of people ask about my favorite type of makeup for everyday, so I thought I'd share one of my personal classics.

Read more for a list of products and how I used them!

Hit Lunchtime Show LOOSE WOMEN*

The Battle Of The Sexes

From tolerating colds to multi-tasking, remembering important dates such as wedding anniversaries and Mother’s Day to shopping for shoes – there are certain things that many feel women do better than men.

And whilst this may be an unfair representation of men – with conjectures which work in the reverse likely to get you labelled as chauvinistic and anti-feminist – there are still those who hold these opinions.

With modern women consistently competing with men for the top jobs at work, in leadership, and in problem solving, the differences between our two sexes could hold greater sway than ever before. But what things might you be surprised to hear that women can excel in?

Exclusive Gifts from Mont Bleu

 

Salut mes amis!! Have you ever encountered a situation where you had to get a gift for the girl who has everything? Have you ever been stumped to the point where you settle on getting an impersonal gift receipt to the one store you hope she likes? Don't you ever wish there was something universal that any female would appreciate? Well, look no further!! Today, I'm happy to present Mont Bleu*, a Czech company dedicated to delivering just the right gift for every female who seems to have everything.

Read more for reviews!

Choco w/ Raspberry Filling NAILS

Salut mes amis!! Today's nail post is all about chocolate and raspberries i. e. brown and pink -- one of my favorite color combos. I wasn't planning on sharing this nail design (I thought it was too simple to blog about) but decided it may actually be refreshing to show you one of my easiest manicures.

Read on for a tutorial!!

Simply Living!!

Hello old friends and new!! Today's post is a personal update of my life and whereabouts during the last month or so. You might have noticed that my beauty posts have been less frequent than usual and this is simply due to the precedence of my personal happenings that are outside of my blogging world. This month has been dense, but fast-paced: I've hosted friends from Paris, went out-of-state, worked on makeup for several weddings and even blogged a little... :)) I won't go into all the details, but I will show you some snippets from my travels!! Last week, I was away in Pennsylvania, accompanying LeeLee (my beau) on his work-related affairs. Due to the nature of his business, we often spend a lot of time in PA, so whenever we get a moment to escape, we like to explore our surroundings. In the pic above, I'm joyfully taking in the fresh country air aboard an old Amish wagon in Lancaster. Visiting the Amish in Lancaster County, PA was one of my favorite experiences in a long time, and today I'm sharing some of its picturesque beauty.

So, hop on the wagon and come along!

Antoinette-Futurette

Bonjour mes belles et mes beaus!! It's me, Maryam, reincarnated into a futuristic emo version of Queen Marie-Antoinette inspired by Lime Crime's latest creation: Palette d'Antoinette!! Since this look pretty much speaks for itself; I, without further ado, present to you my concept of the day complete with reviews, tips, and tricks for all you makeup lovers and enthusiasts! 

Keep reading!!

Traffic Stopping Chevrons

Bonjour mes amis and Happy Monday! Today's nails of the week are bright and geometric, featuring  the neon trend in one fun, traffic-stopping chevron manicure. Read more for tips, deets and how-to!

Mary From the Block

Yo yo yo chicas & chicos!!! Today's look is bright, fresh and funky; featuring more of my IMATS goodies and built around one awesomely awesome OCC lip tar. Inspired by Narcissus, a punchy blue-based lavender-pink lip tar, I created a look with blingin' glittah eyez and a long super shiny pony-tail, perfect for any Urban Barbie.

Read more for reviews, pix & deets!

May Flowers NailArt!

Salut mes amis! I'm back with another nail art and tutorial. I was itching for something cute and springy, so I settled on a design encompassing all of my favorite girly things: pink, glitter and flowers. Voila! If you like what you see, keep reading for instructions, details, pix and thangs :))

Bronzed and Dinair-Brushed!

Bonjour mes belles et mes beaus!! I'm back with yet another exciting discovery to share! You may remember my lengthy Dinair airbrush foundation & system review post and today, I'm presenting an entire makeup look using solely Dinair*. Everything in the photo above has been perfected using the airbrush system and makeup -- I've air-tanned, air-blushed, air-contoured, air-lined and airbrushed everything from my chest to my forehead!! 

Read more to find out how I did it!

Glossybox US!

Salut mes amis!! I'm back from my vacay and I have exciting news to share! Yes, you guessed it -- GLOSSYBOX, the global leader in prestige beauty sampling subscriptions, has launched its services in USA and today I'm presenting the April box US debut, kindly sent to me for review by PR.

Read on for info and contents of this attractive box :))

If I were a Prom Queen in 2012

Salut mes belles!! Today's post is my second prom installment for the season, featuring a look I'd most likely wear to my own prom, if I were to attend this year. I got such great feedback for my first look (see here), that I thought I'd create a second using a few of my IMATS goodies from coveted makeup brands like NYX, Velour Lashes and OCC.

Read on for pix, tips & deets, plus reviews and how-to's!

My Favorite Person Ever!

My Babushka (grandma) is the greatest. Tougher than a Soviet tank and sharper than a scalpel, my Ba always tells it how it is and takes no BS from anyone. She loves to fatten me up every time I visit for the summer and always makes sure the cellar is filled to capacity with her home made wine. Yes, she makes her own wine (see pic). My Babushka thoroughly enjoys a good girl gossip over a few beers and is famous for her solid, fail-proof advice. I wish I could see my Babushka more often, but she is very far away in Southern Russia... I woke up missing her very much and decided that I will do everything in my power to see my favorite person this summer!! So, I'm putting it in writing... right here, on my blog :)) 

Babushka and I, en route to the Black Sea :)

Who is your favorite person ever?

bisous,

Maryam Maquillage

♥

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Spring Bling Nails!

Salut mes amis! It's been a while since my last nail post and today I'm back with a cheerful new spring mani designed for shorter, squared nails. I've recently discovered Milani Jewel FX nail polishes -- you know the ones with the big, chunky glitters (pictured above on my thumb) and I've been totally head over heels! Actually, the reason I haven't posted nail stuff is because I've only been wearing these glitter polishes and I generally don't post solid color nails. Anyway, this week's nail creation is glittery, fun, bright and has a slight design element, which is exactly how I like it! Hope you do too :)))

Read more for products, tips & pix!!

Happy Bday Mr. Maquillage!!

Hello old friends and new!! Today's post is a snippet of my personal non-blogging life, introducing my beau: my BDAY boy LeeLee!! This week was hectic as Lee's best friend and I were very busy planning his surprise. My blog, in turn, went into hibernation mode and with no beauty material to share, I figured it was time to meet the man behind Maryam Maquillage!!! No one does more for this blog than my LeeLee; he is the brains behind the operation, the muscle, if you will :))) Not to mention, he's also my photographer and photo editor. Notice the photo credits at the end of my bigger blog posts :)) Yup, that's my Le Var!! So, on Sunday we celebrated... ooooh we shhelebrated LeeLee's hallmark birthday with unlimited mimosas, bellinis, and red & white sangria at a poppin' NYC brunch spot. Surpriiiiise!!!

See more pix, read our love story and meet our best friends!!

Rasta-Maryam

Wah gwan!! Rasta-Maryam is in the buildin', introducing a fresh new makeup look inspired by the saturated eyeshadows from the Lime Crime Chinadoll Palette. The beautiful gyals at Lime Crime* sent me a wondrous care package to play with and after seeing the colors so rich and vibrant, I felt empowered to release my Afrocentric Island Gyal alter-ego and present her to the world. It would be a crime not to ;))

Read more for pix, deets, reviews & products!!

IMATS NYC 2012!

Salut mes amis! Here I am, striking a pose with my bestie Liz at the IMATS NY 2012!! Liz and I attended yesterday, Sunday, April 15, and had an absolute blast! Here is my official coverage :))

Prom Queen 2012

Salut mes belles! Prom season is right around the corner, and today's look is a jump-off to my prom series fulfilling a special request for Elaina, who will be attending her prom this May! I will be doing lots of prom looks in the upcoming weeks, featuring different colors and styles of makeup and hair, and today's look is a classic take on the prom queen. I chose a purple / pink shimmery smokey eye and a big bun up-do to compliment Elaina's fuchsia dress and brown hair.

Read more for products, pix, tips & how-to!

Flawlessly Dinair-Brushed!

Bonjour mes amis! The day has finally arrived and today's post is all about perfecting that complexion and achieving flawless skin with Airbrush Makeup. You may have noticed that in my last few posts, I've been wearing custom airbrush foundation from Dinair* (which I've been testing out for a week) and today I bring you my official review! Aren't you excited?! I sure am!!

Read more to discover why!

Nail Painting for Easter

Bonjour mes amis & Happy Easter!!! How many of you are attending a church service today? Are your Easter eggs painted and ready to be devoured after a 40-day fast? Did you know that the ancient tradition of painting eggs for Easter also coincided with fun folkloric games such as egg rolling, egg tapping and the egg hunt? Who knew religion was so fun and vibrant?! I sure didn't... but I'm definitely feeling the spirit and cheer of this colorful Christian holiday and I have the Easter Bunny to thank for my pastel fingertips!!

Happy Nail Painting!!