Sun. Sky. Sand. Waves. Beach!

Bonjour mes amis! Beach season is here and I'm feeling inspired by all the summery elements of my favorite past time: Beach Bummin'! My eye of the day isn't something that I'd actually wear to the beach (I much prefer no makeup and lots of SPF), but it is an artistic embodiment of all the goodies one can find there: the luminous sun, the warm sand, the refreshing waves, and the clear blue sky. In fact, this bright fun look can be worn to a beach bonfire party and/or would be perfect for any other summer night out!

Read along to find out how it's done!

Mixed Patterns NailArt

Salut mes amis! There is nothing more fun and fresh for this season's nails than mixed patterns in complementary colors. A year ago, I would've thought of this trend as something outrageous and unwearable; however, today, I'm more than eager to experiment and play around with it! For my nail art du jour, I went with intricate patterns and prints, but kept it neutral in color to maximize its ready-to-wear factor. 

Read more for products, pix & deets!

American Factory Photoshoot

Hey guys! Today's post is pretty self-explanatory featuring a recent photoshoot that I was a part of. In the pic above, beautiful Bailey is modeling a handbag from American Factory, a leather goods company that specializes in "Made in USA" products.

See more pix!

I Dream of Kashmir

First off, a HUGE Congratulations to Mary Beth Elderton for winning a brand new Dinair Airbrush System and a Special Thank You to Dinair for sponsoring my Giveaway!!! Also, Thank you to everyone who participated, stay tuned for more freebies and giveaways in the future! <3

Salut mes belles et mes beaus! Today's post is very near and dear to my heart and is a collaboration with one of my favorite jewelry brands. If you follow me on Instagram (@maryamnyc) you might have seen a few sneak peak pix and today is the day I feature what everyone's been asking about: Caviar Noir -- an avant garde jewelry line dedicated to making a statement with each piece that you wear. This post is the first installment of a series where I will be featuring unique designs by the brand I swear by, as well as coming up with makeup looks, storylines, alter-egos, and perhaps even some fashion... Read on!

Read more for pix & deets!

Pollock-Graffiti-Drip-Splatter-Nails

Salut mes amis! It's a Monday at the work place, but it's a Friday Party on my nails!!! This nail design is not for the faint of heart -- it is loud, bright and attention grabbing. In the past few days of wearing this creative manicure, I've received nearly a hundred comments from women, men, children & strangers on the subway asking to see my nails. I'd say this nail art is definitely a conversation starter!! Like the idea? 

Read more to see how it's done!

Happy Weekend Lipstick!

Salut mes amis and Happy Weekend from me and my beauty Joanna!!! Our weekend lipsticks of choice are Mac Red (worn by Joanna) and Impassioned (worn by moi) -- both by MAC.

What's your favorite weekend lipstick?

bisous,

Maryam Maquillage

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A Chloro-Pheeling :)

Hey girls & boys!! Today's makeup look is inspired by two things: the first being my pet plant ("who" is in desperate need of a name & suggestions are welcome :) and the second being the wondrous, joyful colors of Lime Crime* Makeup. As most of my regular readers know, I hardly ever wear green eyeshadow, but I love to experiment and try everything -- even if it's uncomfortable or quirky -- so today is that day!

Read more for pix & deets :)

May Glossybox!!

Bonjour mes amis!! May Glossybox -- US Edition is here and I couldn't be more excited!! Last month, Glossybox made its US debut with a luxurious promo box (review here) and this month, the beauty sampling service is in full effect featuring deluxe samples and full-sized products from all over the world.

Read my review!

UniKorn WinKers

::Wink Wink:: mes amis :)) If you follow me on Facebook & Instagram (@maryamnyc), then you've probably already seen this look and you may also recall how excited I was to receive unicorn mail from Lime Crime earlier this week. I posted this "swatch" on FB to show off Lime Crime's brand new Uniliners and after receiving a lot of positive feedback on this look, I thought I'd feature it here along with a review of the coveted liners!

Read more!

DINAIR Airbrush System GIVEAWAY--CLOSED

Hello old friends and new!! The day is finally here and I'm super excited to present my very first BLOG giveaway ever!! I've recently hit 1500 followers and to celebrate you all, I've teamed up with Dinair -- the leader in Airbrush Makeup -- to give away ONE Brand New Personal / Pro Airbrush Kit to ONE lucky winner! 

Last month, I was lucky to receive and review a Dinair Airbrush System of my own and today, you can enter to win the exact same system courtesy of DINAIR! Now, that's a bundle worth nearly $300!!!

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!