"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!!

"Eye-C-Music" Makeup Art

Hey guys! I almost forgot, it's Fantasy Friday -- which means, today's makeup look is artistic and totally unwearable fantastical! I was inspired by my Black & White nail art of the week (which wasn't hand-painted by the way) and decided to hand-paint some sheet music, rather two bars of my of favorite Michael Jackson song. Can you guess which one it is? I might have already given it away :))

See my inspiration!

"Black & White" Mani / Pedi Nail Art

Salut mes amis! It's been a crazy busy weekend, and I'm back with my first post of the week: a quick mani / pedi nail art combo. Although today's design isn't one bit hand-painted, it is one of my personal faves, plus anyone can replicate it, so it's definitely share-worthy! Read more to see how it was created :)

Pix & Deets after the jump!

"Golden Goddess Luminess" Airbrush Makeup

Salut mes amis! It's been a while since my last airbrush post and today, I'm introducing a new brand to my blog: Luminess Air. I've been an avid airbrush user for almost two years now, and I can honestly say that airbrush makeup is unbeatable when it comes to achieving a flawless look. Airbrushing smooths out lines and imperfections, tightens pores and brightens the complexion, resulting in a dewy finish that looks like perfect skin.

Read more for review!

Bright, Textured & Happy -- 3D Nail Art!

Hey guys :) Today's nail art wasn't planned for a post, it was merely a practice design I played around with a few days ago while testing out some new polishes. I'm posting this here today for several reasons, first, to brighten my somber mood, and second, to symbolize hope through art. Occasionally, I like to go out all with my nails and makeup, as channeling my creativity allows me to dream and deal with every day living. Art helps us escape and cope with the sometimes harsh reality of life and provides a necessary safe haven to release our frustrations and fears. With all the unfortunate current events -- the bombings, the shootings and the natural disasters -- we must find peace within ourselves, and ART (music, dance, visual art) is one of the few mechanisms that helps keep us sane and hopeful for a brighter tomorrow.

♥

Too Faced La Creme Lipsticks: Swatches, Reviews & Recs!

Bonjour mes amis! It's the day you've been waiting for -- it's a Sunday Special featuring my big, fat review of Too Faced La Creme Color Drench Lip Cream Lipsticks. A couple of weeks ago, I posted four swatches of the latest La Creme berry shades on my FB & IG and since then, I have been pleasantly bombarded with countless requests to swatch the entire line. Your message was well received, et Voila! Thanks to my friends at Too Faced, I present to you the entire La Creme collection (with meticulous notes and rec's on each shade), in my most thorough lip review of the season!

Read on for pix, deets & recs!

Spring Style: Casually Retro

Salut mes belles! It's Fashion Friday and I'm ready for a sunny weekend with today's subtle retro look. This Spring, I'm in the mood for flirty, laid-back separates and classic, feminine shapes reminiscent of the 50's. I'm diggin' the carefree elegance of rockabilly style and crushing over the full swing of poodle skirts paired with clicking peep-toe heels. I'm embracing the hourglass silhouette, and putting my curves on display -- after all, the winter is over and it's time to come out and play!

Read more for details & style tips :)

Bronzed & Bright Beauty

Bonjour mes belles! It's finally sunny in New York and I'm taking full advantage. I'm back after a brief hiatus and on this Manic Monday, I'm focusing on Makeup, Hair & Nails -- a little bit of everything for every beauty lover out there. Today's look is all about the warm tones featuring bright yellow, coral, green, marigold and orange. Although there are a lot of colors, don't be intimidated, this look is quite easy and is totally ready-to-wear!

Let's get started!

Spring Shimmer Florals Nail Art

Salut mes amis! It's the first day of April, but I'm not here to fool you, in fact, my blog is all about the opposite. I'm here today and every day to share my knowledge and spread the love for the art of beauty! With that said, it's Mani-Monday and today's theme is hand-painted nail art inspired by Spring, florals, pastels and glitter. For Spring, I'm incorporating softer pastel colors like Illamasqua's Nail Polish in Purity (a gorgeous apricot) and Shimmer Polish in Karen (a vibrant lilac glitter polish). For the flowers, I'm depicting some lilies, orchids and easy-to-paint daisies and painting everything directly on top of the glitter. I know this design may seem complicated to beginner nail artists, but it can be simplified and I'll teach you just how to do it :)

Hop on board!

"Pink Peacock" Fantasy Makeup!

Salut mes amis! It's Fantasy Friday again and today, I'm a little Peacocky :) I wanted to play around with my favorite color Pink and create a funky unwearable look to inspire myself and encourage all of you to get creative! Makeup isn't just about looking good, makeup artistry is also about fun and self-expression, so today I'm practicing just that! Yes, I have piled on the colors, put on a Gaga wig and even went a little asymmetrical for the occasion -- I'm just in that kinda mood today! 

Happy Friday y'all <3

"Black Cherry Plum" with Silk Naturals

Bonjour mes belles! It's Wearable-Wednesday featuring ready-to-wear, universally flattering makeup that you can rock anywhere! I'm skipping Tutorial Tuesday and Review ThuRsday, so today's post is a three-in-one for all of you to take part in and enjoy. In it, I'm reviewing new goodies from Silk Naturals -- a mineral makeup company dedicated to bringing you fun, quality cosmetics made from great ingredients. As in all of my reviews, I'm including a makeup look and a tutorial to teach you how to recreate this look for yourself. So, with all this content to share, let's jump right to it!

Read more for pix, reviews & how-to's!

My Hair Story: A New Me with NuMe!

Salut mes amis! Notice anything different about my hair? Nope, I didn't dye it nor cut it -- I didn't even undergo a special treatment, I simply started a brand new hair regimen and I can no longer keep it to myself!! If your hair is unruly and needs a little extra TLC like mine did, you cannot skip this post and you owe it to yourself to keep reading. Today's story is one of those "Specials" that I'll be sharing with every girl I come across -- it's just that important!

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"Fantasy Florals" Eye Makeup Art

Bonjour mes belles! It's "Fantasy-Friday" and today's quick look is all about the Funky Florals! I can't express to you how tired I am of the cold weather, so my spring anticipation is overflowing into my makeup posts. I really want to start featuring more makeup art with a focus on creative & conceptual eye looks, so this one is sort of a warm up. Let me know what you think about this idea and feel free to share your creations and inspirations on my Facebook & Instagram pages :)

Read more for Products!

Better Than False Lashes!

Salut mes belles! It's "Review ThuRsday", and today's feature is all about the lashes. In this post, I'm presenting the Too Faced Better Than False Lashes Nylon Lash Extension System, showing you a before and after, plus a step-by-step to help you achieve your biggest lashes without the use of falsies. 

Voila! On y va!

"Bold & Beautiful" Coral Makeup

Bonjour mes belles! Today's ready-to-wear look was created in anticipation of warmer weather and was inspired by the color coral, which I implemented in both my eyes and lips. The eye makeup is subtle enough to be worn casually and is featured here with a popping lipstick for a classic night out ensemble. This look would be perfect for prom and was put together using Anastasia's latest Bold & Beautiful Kit and one of my favorite bright lipsticks from Makeup Geek. 

Read more & learn how-to!

Nail Art, Toe Art!

Bonjour mes amis! Spring is right around the corner and I'm super excited because I finally get to showcase my fresh pedi! It's safe to say that Nail Art is here to stay, and I'm guessing that the next big wave in nails will be toe art. I'm predicting lots of colors, textures and hand-painted designs, as well as embellishments, 3D decor and length (Yikes!). One would have to be a contortionist to DIY some of these on the feet, but luckily we have plenty of ready-to-wear nail art available right at your Kiss counter at a nearby drugstore.

Read on to learn more!

"Glitter Clovers" Smokey Eyes

Hi-ya friends! Today's look is inspired by clovers, shamrocks and lucky charms and is dedicated to all of you who will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day on Sunday. Kelly green is in and perfect for spring weather, so get out your palettes & glitter and update your smokey eye!

Read on for tips, tricks & how-to!

Pisces & Scales Nails!

Salut mes belles! It's March 8th -- Happy International Women's Day my dolls!! Let this day empower us even more, so we can be fierce and continue to run the world! Girl Power!!

I didn't plan any feminist blog posts for today -- since on my blog, it's Women's Day pretty much 365 days of the year. Instead, I wanted to celebrate another notable group: the Pisces. I'm not much of an astrologist, but I've always liked the idea of the Zodiac categorizing personalities and traits according to the signs. At the end of the day, we are a part of the universe and are all celestially connected to the stars. Some of that stuff has got to be true :)

Read more for today's Nail Art!

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!

Gold, Glowing & Glossy

Bonjour mes amis! It's the post you've all been waiting for: my monthly review of the Glossybox! The theme of February's edition is International Style, but since the month was short and I'm posting this in March -- I'm taking a slightly different approach to today's review and makeup look. With Spring just around the corner, I've been slowly introducing a brighter theme into my beauty routine and Voila! -- Glossybox delivered a bevy of products to add pops of color and bling! to the face and fingertips. Once again, it's a box that has covered it all to keep us glowing & glossy as we dive into Spring. Shall we?

Read on for reviews and so much more!