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

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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Pop of Color: 2 Makeup Looks + Tutorials

Happy Tutorial-Thursday Beauties! The new season is here -- though it still feels like winter in NY -- but, I'm really excited to play with a new palette and add a pop of color to my makeup routine. To help me realize my color ambitions, Lancome has just launched its "French Paradise" Summer Collection, inspired by the colors of the Mediterranean. This blue-coral makeup collection couldn't be  more beautiful, so today, I've put together not one, but two looks just for you, including a video and a step-by-step tutorial. Let me know your thoughts in the comments section and don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel for more videos.

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Spring Smokey Eye with "French Nude" Palette

Hey beauties! It's Friday and I've got some exciting news to share. Earlier this week, I created a look using the exclusive Lancome for HSN Limited Edition "French Nude" Collection and I'm excited to announce that the star palette from the set is now individually available for sale on HSN.com! Check out my tutorial below and read more about why I love and recommend it.

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Easy Contouring Makeup Tutorial for the Novice

Hi beauties!! NEW video is ready for you and this one is a highly requested, easy, everyday makeup tutorial about approachable Contouring and Highlighting. I get a lot of questions about this hot topic, so I wanted to make a series of videos showcasing various types of techniques, products and approaches to contouring. Depending on our individual bone-structure or features, some of us can benefit from a dramatic, high-contrast contoured look, while others may suffer the adverse effect. Naturally, due to my prominent cheekbones, strong jaw-line and brows, I fall in the ladder category and gain much more from a subtle contoured look. Today, I'm starting with just that: the easiest, one-product contoured look that's perfect for the novice or for those who already have strong features naturally. Let me know your thoughts and questions in the comments section and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my channel!!! Thank you :)

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Mattes 2015: Matte Nails, Matte Makeup

Hello my beauties!! It's my first Mani-Monday of 2015, but I've got lots more lined up for today's post. This season is all about the matte finish, we're seeing lots of matte makeup and nails, velvety-soft skin finishes and smokey eyes, and virtually every brand is coming out with those coveted matte lipsticks that everyone craves. Today, I'm overdosing on the matte trend and wearing it from head to toe (or fingertip) and I've even got a quick matte lip video tutorial for you all. Let me know what you think in the comments section below.

Read more for MATTE lips, tips & tricks + TUTORIAL!

Holiday Nails & Lancome Collection GIVEAWAY!!!

Hey beauties, Happy Mani-Monday!! I'm super ready for the holiday season and today's nail art is the first of many holiday looks that I have lined up. This nail art was created in collaboration with Lancome and Swarovski and executed beautifully by Paintbox NY. I'm typically not into minimalist nail designs, but this one made me a believer, plus it's so easy to recreate at home!! 

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"Jewel Eyes" Creative Liners Makeup Tutorial & VIDEO

Hey beauties! There's a new makeup tutorial on my YouTube channel: Maryam Maquillage and it's all about getting creative with your eyeliners. This video is different from the rest -- for one, because there's no eyeshadows involved in this look -- and I love it for its graphic lines and artistic expression. Try it out for an artsy night on the town: a play, a visit to an art gallery / a museum or anything that requires a creative touch. Hope you like!

Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my channel, read below for more :)

"Teal Smokey Eye" Makeup for Fun

Hey beauties! We're almost approaching the weekend, so here's another smokey eye idea and makeup tutorial for all your weekend festivities. Teal is one of my favorite colors to complement brown eyes and when worn in moderation, it can truly transform your peepers and brighten your complexion. Check out the full tutorial below!

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Lancome Fall Collection Makeup Tutorials & VIDEO

Hello my loves!! It's that time again -- time for a new VIDEO tutorial!!! In this edition, I'm featuring Lancome "French Idole" 2014 Fall Color Collection inspired by shimmering jewel tones and the iconic sophistication of Parisian style. I've prepared two eye looks via a video tutorial using the "Golden Sage" palette (look pictured above) and a pictorial tutorial using the "Olive Amour" palette, so let me know which one you like best. Keep reading for all the details, this is my most jam-packed post of the season and I hope you like it!

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Makeup 101: Cat Eye & Brows

Hey my beauties! Today, I'm keeping it simple focusing on the basics or the 101's of makeup application: cat eye liner and brows. These are some of my most requested topics and tutorials, so let's jump on it and learn how it's done, shall we?

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Spring Beauty Trend: Lavender, Lilac, Purple

Hello my beautiful darlings! Spring is almost here and I'm literally counting the days until its official arrival. Today, in eager anticipation, I'm exploring one of my favorite color trends of the season: the blooming shades of pink and purple. Spring is all about new beginnings and the fresh shades of lilac, lavender and blush pink represent this positive change to the fullest. So long winter grays, hello blossoming buds and bright floral accents!!!

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Runway to Real Way Makeup: "Effortless Chic" Lancome at Jason Wu F/W 2014

Image: StyleBistro

Hello beauties! NY Fashion Week has come and gone, but the Fall 2014 trends are just beginning to emerge. This past week, I've been glued to the runways, cataloguing stand-out designs and trying out new looks. As you all may know, I'm a loyal Jason Wu follower, so I was thoroughly excited for his strong Fall collection and eager-as-always to recreate his signature high-drama makeup. This season, however, Mr. Wu surprised us all as he set out on a brand new mission: Effortless Chic and Minimal Makeup. 

Perplexed? Don't be. Who needs the drama when you've got Adriana Lima and Jourdan Dunn?

Get Adriana's look below!