Tech Neck & Skin Care for Neck

Hey beauties! If you're anything like me and tend to spend a lot of time on your phone and lap top, you might have noticed the formation of lines and wrinkles around your neck (like I have). Did you know that these lines are in part caused by the constant scrunching and folding of the neck while slouching over your gadgets? This condition is actually called tech neck and is something that our parents never had to deal with when they were younger. Lucky for us, there's now amazing skin care targeted specifically for the neck area to take care of this issue and help prevent further damage. Check out the video below where I show you three of my favorite neck creams from StriVectin and test one of them for 6 months. Check out my results and thanks for reading! 

Video below the break

My 5 minute "No Makeup" Makeup VIDEO TUTORIAL

Hey guys! Long time no speak :) In today's post and VIDEO tutorial I'm featuring my 5 minute makeup routine aka my "No Makeup" Makeup. Who has hours to spend on heavy dramatic makeup anyway? In this video, I have a clock countdown to show you that all you need is 5 minutes to get yourself ready to face the world. This routine was filmed in 1 take, no edits, so you know it's possible! The "no makeup" look is perfect for students, moms and busy women on the go and I hope you find it useful. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel and read below how you can get a FREE full size sample of Erborian CC Cream that I'm featuring in the video!

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You're Invited: My Meet-n-Greet + HUGE GIVEAWAY

!!ATTENTION & SAVE THE DATE!! My Birthday is this Friday, October 23, and I invite you all to join me, Lancome and Cosmopolitan magazine for my first OFFICIAL Meet-n-Greet + Birthday Bash at Sephora Meatpacking in NYC!!! I'm so excited and nervous and I can't wait to meet and hug you!!! Here's what you can expect:

• Meet & Party with me*
• Get one of my three special looks recreated on you! (watch sneak peek below)
• Giveaways every hour + prizes
• DJ Jon Blak spinning the latest
• Selfies, hugs, photobooth & much more!

My meet-n-greet starts at 6 pm, but the party starts at 12 noon, so be sure to get there early to reserve your spot!

* with any Lancome purchase

WATCH my Official Announcement Below

Erborian Skin Care Review + GIVEAWAY

Bonjour mes amis! Happy Monday! With the changing of the seasons, I find my skin in need of extra hydration and TLC, so I'm reaching for products that are more herbal in their base and more soothing / medicinal in their purpose. As a lover of quality and luxury, I'm also lusting for great texture and multi-purpose benefits in straight-forward products that truly work at targeting my skin concerns. A few months ago, I discovered Erborian, a unique French-Korean fusion skin care line that is founded on the principles of traditional Korean herbology and merges them with high-tech French cosmetic engineering. Since then, it's been a love affair made in Euro-Asian skin care heaven -- not only does Erborian stroke my Eurasian soul, but it's also proven to be extremely comforting to my semi-problematic skin type. Read on for my full review of Erborian's Bamboo Waterlock Mask and be sure to enter into my giveaway to win your own Bamboo Range of Erborian products!

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Nautical Nails & Toes!

Hey beauties! If you think this nail art looks familiar, you're correct! This weeks "Pin-Up" Nautical theme was inspired by my "I Heart My Sailor" Nail Art from two years ago. This time, instead of hand painting, I'm using a few various nail polish appliqués and taking the design a bit further. I rarely match my nails to my pedi, but this summery Sailor theme was too cute to pass by, so I also implemented it in dressing up my toesies. Check out my pedi and my inspiration below the break and let me know which version of this design you like the most!

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Summer Night Soirée Makeup & Style

Hello my beauties! Today's post is the third installment to my Chloe Summer Beauty collab with Chloe Wine and this look is inspired by Chloe's rich, elegant and complex Red 249. This intense smokey eye and red lip combo is perfect for a summer night soirée and is designed to complement any LBD and soft wavy updo. I'm taking this look to an upscale Gala, where would you wear it to?

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Easy Contouring Tutorial + VIDEO

Hello my darlings and Happy Tutorial-Tuesday!! Here is the third installment to my Beauty Debunked series in partnership with L'Oréal Paris USA and it's that coveted one you've all been waiting for ::drumroll:: Contouring!! I've simplified the process in an effort to show you the easiest and fastest method possible and the best part is that you can get all these products at the drugstore!! Hope you enjoy this quick, easy video and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel :)

WATCH Video below & check out more pix!

Summer Inspo: "Park Side Picnic" Makeup & Tutorial

Hello my beauties and Happy Saturday!! What are your summer weekend plans? Are you heading to any garden soirées, picnics in the park or beach side bonfires? Today's look and video tutorial were prepared just for that. I took my go-to makeup look (cat eye + bright lips) and summer-proofed it to fit in with some of the season's most popular outdoor celebrations. This look was inspired by Chloe Wine Pinot Grigio (my favorite for a park-side picnic) and is the second installment of my Chloe Summer Beauty collab with Chloe Wine. 

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How-To: Master the DIY Blowout

Hi beauties! As you may recall, a few months ago I joined forces with L'Oréal Paris USA to film a series of "Beauty Debunked" videos, alongside my dear friend Teni Panosian. The purpose of these short videos was to reinterpret popular beauty tricks and make them easy and accessible to everyone. Here's the second video in the series (see first here), and one that every woman should master: How-To get the perfect at-home blowout. Check out the video below and remember to subscribe to my YouTube channel!!

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"Summer Nights" Makeup Tutorial

Hey beauties!! This post is self explanatory: there's a NEW video on my YouTube channel, featuring this gorgeous purple eye look. Make sure you're subscribed to my channel and give me a like on this video if you love me :) Enjoy!!

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Summer Wine Inspo: Chardonnay Coastal Beauty

Hey beauties! If you follow me on Snapchat, you've probably witnessed some of my ritualistic wine twirls, tastings and sips as a reward after a long production day. I admit, I do love to unwind avec un verre -- who doesn't? -- and find it so relaxing after work. Ever so often, Lee and I get to enjoy a bit of business with pleasure when wine and work cross paths. Today is one of those lucky days and I'm so excited to introduce my love for wine to my beauty blogging venture. Before I tell you about my summer special wine collab, let me take it back and explain why this is so up my alley!

My love affair for the beauty of wine started a few years ago when I spent some time living in Paris. I began to appreciate it not just for its taste or the good times, but also for the intricacies of wine making and pairing, not to mention the story that it told. Each wine has its own mood and attitude that can be interpreted through art, beauty and fashion. Today, I'm thrilled to announce my Summer Beauty collab with Chloe Wine, probably my most fun-filled collab to date! For the next few summer months, I'll be creating makeup looks, sharing outfits and video tutorials inspired by some of my favorite Chloe wines and today's post is the first look from the series, a coastal take on beauty and fashion, inspired by Chardonnay.

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How-to: Wear Camouflage

Hi guys! Today's post is a quick fashion how-to. If you follow me on Social (IG, FB, Snapchat), then you know I've been obsessing with anything and everything camouflage. This army print has been a go-to of mine since I was about 12 years old and it still works every time I want to toughen up an outfit. There are so many ways to approach it, so here are my three latest ensembles (with makeup looks to match). Let me know which one is your favorite and which one would you wear?!

Check out the details and see more pix below

Mani-Pedi, the Summer Way

Hello my beauties!! It's been a while since my last blog post, and this is largely due to a few back-to-back projects that I've been working on. With that said, you can expect lots of amazing content coming up on my blog and YouTube channel, so make sure to sign up and subscribe to get the news first! Today's post is dedicated to Mani-Monday + Pedi and since I'm all about the warm weather, it is also Summer-themed. I already sneak-peeked these nails on Snapchat: MaryamNYC, so if you were one of the lovelies who asked for details, then this post is for you!! Read below for products list, deets and other tips.

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How-To: Fill In Brows VIDEO TUTORIAL

Hi beauties! A couple of months ago, I joined forces with L'Oréal Paris USA to film a series of "Beauty Debunked" videos, alongside my dear friend Teni Panosian. The purpose of these short videos was to reinterpret popular makeup artist tricks and make them easy and accessible to everyone. Here's the first video in the series, and one of my most requested tutorials: How-To  (fill in) BROWS. Check out the video below and remember to subscribe to my YouTube channel to get the news first!

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"Something Blue" Nail Art & Fashion Ideas

Hello beauties! Something blue is the air... Bridal season is here and I'm embracing the romantic spirit. This week's hand-painted nail art was loosely inspired by white henna, and is something I thought I bride could wear on her special day. Me? Well, I wear it just because... I love the pale blue shade and the subtle texture that the white designs create on top. 

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Khaki + Camo for Spring

Hello my loves!! In the tradition of keeping it cool and casual for Monday, I'm talking Khaki and Camouflage, exploring my all-time favorite print and the only shade of green that I'm obsessed with. Today, I'm giving you two looks, an Olive + Nude makeup combo and an all-Black + Camo "outfit of the night" ensemble to show you my favorite ways to rock this chic trend.

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"MUA-Inspired" NAIL ART

Hello beauties! I wasn't planning on sharing this nail art, since it is well past the IMATS and all... but on second thought, I figured it's never too late to post makeup-inspired nails, which I hand-painted last week for the famous makeup convention here in NY. I went all out and this just might be my favorite nail art of all time... second only to my Game of Thrones nail art. What do you think? Would you wear this? Which is your favorite nail? Mine personal fave is the mirror pinky and the contour face chart. All product details can be found on my IG: @MaryamNYC :)

bisous,

Maryam Maquillage


Photos by: Lee World 

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Eyeliner Finder + Four Liner Looks

Bonjour mes belles!! In today's post, I'm covering one of my favorite makeup mediums and one of most ancient types of cosmetics, the Eye Liner. In my time of blogging, I've gotten tons of questions about different kinds of liners, how to use them and which looks suit each one best. Today, I'm addressing all the FAQ's, narrowing the topic down to four most commonly used liners and giving you four individual looks to try with each one. In this post, I'm wearing all Lancome liners as the brand exemplifies superior liners in each of the four categories.

Read more for tips, deets and how-to's

"Pop of Blue" Cat-Eye Spring Makeup Tutorial

Happy Weekend beauties! Here's a quick short post on how to update your typical Saturday night cat eye makeup -- just add a pop of blue et voila! I used Lancome Summer Collection palette and liners to create this fun, wearable look (which I'm personally obsessed with) and added a pair of whimsical lashes to complete. What shade would you choose to bring out your eye color?

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Spring Beauty: Mixed Patterns & Prints

Hello beauties! My fingers and toes are so ready for warm weather -- I'm anticipating lots of corals, pastels and heavy metals coming up this season and into the summer. This week's nail art is a hodgepodge of such themes, focusing on texture, color and detail. I used three nail polish appliqués from Incoco (Coral Crush, By The Sea & New Directions), cut them up into strips, embellished and mix-n-matched to create my own custom designs, then threw in some hardcore glitter nails to complete the set. I sealed everything with gel top coat for extra shine and longevity. I dunno about you, but I'm LOVING this one. It is so very me and so very Spring!!!

Read more for head-to-toe deets :)