Holiday Makeup & Nails: Sparkly from head to toe!

Salut mes belles! The easiest way to transform any makeup or nails look into a festive one is to add sparkle in the form of glitter, shimmers, rhinestones or jewels. Hence, today on the agenda, I'm adding a dose of holiday sparkle to some of my favorite go-to looks and transforming them for a celebratory occasion. 

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Statement Necklace, Understated Makeup

Hi girls!! Continuing with my holiday theme, today's post is all about decoration. I've chosen two of my favorite holiday statement necklaces from Ily Couture and paired them up with understated makeup to bring you two looks that are festive and easy to wear, no matter what your style is. As a bonus, I've teamed up with Ily Couture to offer you a special treat, read below for details!

Read more for tips, deets & a special deal!

"Tropical Fruit" Exotic Makeup

Hello my darlings and Happy Labor Day! I'm back from my adventurous Southeast Asian vacation and I'm full of inspiration, motivation and new ideas. I've missed blogging terribly and I've missed you all even more! As much as I would've loved to have blogged on location, my itinerary was jam-packed with activities and I simply couldn't find the time (nor the readily available internet access); plus, I desperately needed a break and decided it was my time to escape. Hence, my blog took a stand-still for almost a month (Yikes! but y'all forgive me, right? ;) and I'm excited to return today on a brighter note, a fresher breath, and a more rejuvenated outlook on beauty and life. I've taken home a ton of memories and musings and today's makeup post is based off some of my favorite recollections.

Shall we?

"Midnight" Smokey Makeup

Salut mes amis!! Hope you're all happy, healthy and are enjoying your month of August! The last few weeks have been insanely busy for me, both personally and professionally. I've been working on several major projects, filming videos, meeting with companies, attending events and preparing blog content for all of you. On the personal side, I've been getting ready for a major trip to the Philippines and Thailand for my best friend's wedding, as well as a much-needed vacation! 

I'll be leaving today (I'm actually typing from the airport) and I'll be taking you along with me via my photos which I'll be posting on my social media channels. Of course, I'll also be working and updating my blog (though not as frequently) and Mr. Maquillage and I are even planning to visit some cosmetics labs and shoot a makeup VIDEO while we're out there (wish us luck!). This is going to be an amazing trip, so the next time you hear from me will be from the Philippines :)) 

Today's look is my final farewell, so-to-speak, so I wanted to end it with a bang aka with some lights, glitter and celebration!!

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Neon "Painterly Stripes" Nail Art

Salut mes amis! It's Wednesday and there's less than 12 hours left to enter my HUGE SUMMER GIVEAWAY!!! I hope you've all had a chance to enter, and if not, make sure you act now!! Click on the link above to watch the giveaway video, then come back to this post to fill out the raffle. Good Luck!

On to today's agenda -- "Painterly Stripes" Nail Art :) Read More!

Glossybox July & Last Chance GIVEAWAY!!! (CLOSED)

Hello my darlings!! First things first: there are TWO (2) Days left to enter my HUGE SUMMER GIVEAWAY featuring Glossybox and Beauty Addicts Cosmetics!!! Tell your friends, tell your relatives and scream it out from the top of the mountain -- there will be THREE WINNERS and I want to make sure no one misses this amazing opportunity to revamp your makeup and beauty collection absolutely for free!! For your convenience, I'm including the raffle and the video detailing everything at the bottom of this post, along with the rules and product descriptions. May the LUCK be on your side!!!

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In this post, you'll also find my monthly recap of Glossybox, featuring the July edition, so that you can catch a glimpse of what to expect if you're a subscriber and/or if you're one of the three lucky winners!!!

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Sweet-n-Sultry Cat-Eye Smokey

Hello beauties! It's Wearable-Wednesday and for today's makeup edition, I'm keeping it soft, natural and feminine. This "pretty in pink" smokey look is perfect for any season and is a great option for a summer bride. I'm using a mix of shimmery and matte shadows from the new CATWALK palette by Anastasia Beverly Hills and drawing a soft focus to all the features for a bright, wide-awake look.

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Islamic Nail Art for Ramadan

Hello my beauties! It's Mani-Monday and I'm back with another nail art edition. This week, I'm featuring a simple Islamic motif to celebrate the Holy month of Ramadan and pay my respects to all my Muslim subscribers around the world. I hope you're all having a safe and easy fast and I wish you many blessings during this Holy Month.

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Coral & Turquoise Summer Makeup with Tarte!

Hello my darlings! It's Friday and I'm back with another, easy-breezy summer makeup look! Today, I'm proud to feature Tarte Cosmetics -- a phenomenal cruelty-free and vegan-friendly line that is hugely popular for its feel-good, high-performance natural products. Tarte is the perfect choice for summer makeup and today's look is all about embracing the natural beauty of summertime!

Read more for pix & deets :)

"Playful Peacock" Summertime Makeup

Hello my loves!! Today's Sunday Special ready-to-wear makeup edition is bright and perfect for all of your Fun-day activities: brunch, pool party, date or any other summer-time events. For this look, I'm using makeup from Beauty Addicts Cosmetics -- my new favorite boutique line that features "beauty-made-simple" products that are beneficial for the skin and easy to wear no matter the occasion!

Read more for pix, deets & pictorial-tutorial!

Americana Nail Art for the Fourth!

Hello my darlings & Happy Fourth of July!!! It feels like it's been a while since my last nail art post, so today's is special and celebratory. I'll make it a quickie for those of you in need of a last-minute patriotic mani -- this nail design is simple, to the point and can be completed in no time!

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Day-to-Night CATWALK Smokey & VIDEO Tutorial!!!

Salut mes amis!! I'm back and I'm serving up a platter of today's Sunday Special -- a Brand NEW 2-in-1 VIDEO Makeup Tutorial featuring the latest Catwalk Palette! In today's easy video lesson, you'll learn two quick smokey looks to transform your eyes from day to night using the coveted new Catwalk Palette by Anastasia Beverly Hills. Woot Woot!!!

Read more for pix, deets & VIDEO!!

"Spring Fling" Romantic Eye Makeup & VIDEO Tutorial!

Salut mes belles! Today's look and tutorial are way overdue, and took a lot of effort to put together, especially on the part of my Mr. Maquillage, who filmed, edited and produced the video tutorial. Give him a hand, y'all -- my LeeLee really went to work on this one! As for my part, I wanted to put out an educational tutorial filled with lots of tips, so this video is very detailed, focusing on the technique of cut-crease makeup, as well as blending eyeshadows, applying falsies, and much more. Your feedback is most welcome and encouraged, so feel free to share your thoughts! :)

Check it out, check it out!!

LIP ART 101 with SweetPea & Fay

Salut mes amis! Did the above collage make you smile? I hope so, cuz that's what I was aiming for :) Today's product review has several tutorials and is special because it is featuring what is probably my most favorite product of the year. I'm talkin' about SweetPea & Fay Cosmetics Artisan Crafted Liquid Lipsticks, appropriately named "J'Adore Les Levres" because these babies truly adorn the lips and dress 'em up in love!

Two-Tone Lips, Gradients & Ombrés -- Bring on the Lip Art!