Wine 4 my Valentine

Salut mes amis!! I'm raising a glass of Bourgogne to all of you for sticking by me during my blog blizzard. I'm back with an actual makeup post, Valentine's Day appropriate, and I want to ask you to update your bookmarks and links with my new site: www.MaryamMaquillage.com. There are still a few technical kinks that I have to work out, some of you are telling me that you're unable to see my updates in the blogger dashboard--while others can--so I'll get that fixed as soon as possible. In the meantime, if you're having trouble getting my updates, you can follow me on Bloglovin'--it seems to be working just fine. Also, I always post my updates on Facebook & Twitter, so please join me there, if you haven't already. Now, on to my Valentine's Day maquillage du jour!

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Maryam Maquillage Dot Com

Hi everyone!

Please update your bookmarks & links, because I'm out with the old & in with the new! Maryam Maquillage is now a self-titled domain name and is working on big things, soon to come. What you see here is the same content and format you're used to on the old blog, but get ready for an evolution. Things will be moving, shaking, and updating; though I'll still be writing my reviews and creating new makeup looks, nail art, and other beauty goodies. Thank you so much for all your sweet messages and tweets and I apologize for the blackout on my page, it won't happen again--not without prior warning! I was so sad and lost, that I even started a Tumblr lol... I truly felt like a mother without a child, lost in the desert somewhere hehe...

But, ALAS, I am found and my child is all grown now. This pic was taken somewhere in Nevada, a couple years back. In this photo, nature is at its best: she is showing off her soaring mountains, clear blue skies and endless beauty in space. I'm in there, somewhere, too :) There is a world of possibilities out there and I'm finally in the right "picture frame" of mind!

bisous,

Maryam Maquillage

♥

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Eye: Reinvented

Hello Old Friends and New!!! Great news!!! Maryam Maquillage is graduating and moving on up, so a change is gon' come, oh yes it will :)) 2011 has been a great year and 2012 has already been even better, so I'm rolling with the wind and I'm taking this blog to the next level. My previously used slogan 'Fix Your Face' has been dropped and I will soon be smoothly transitioning to a new domain name. The truth is, there's nothing wrong with you or me in the first place, so why fix things? No need! With that said, I will keep on beauty blogging and banging out post after post, because that's really what I'm here for. So, let me get started on my maquillage du jour :)

Today, I'm reinventing myself with a crafty new makeup look focusing on the eyes. I've been getting back into theMakeupBee community and the ladies there are so darn creative and talented, that I've been inspired to turn up the drama and bring on the eye makeup!! This look is fairly minimal, but the colors and chunky glitter "liner" give it lots of intensity and volume. Wanna learn? 

Keep reading for the how-to & more pix!!!

Hot Morange & Naked 2 Cool

Hola chicas :)) I'm back with another NAKED 2 look and tutorial. This time I'm pairing the eye shadows with one of my favorite lipsticks of the moment: MAC Morange (pic borrowed from Temptalia). I wanted to try a warm look using this cool-tone labeled palette, and I couldn't think of a better pairing than hotter-than-the-sun Morange. As always, I'm including a written tutorial and some makeup tips that are sure to warm up your winter!

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Vicious Valentine's Nails

 

Mwa-ha-ha! Salut mes belles! Today's post is the first installment for my Valentine's Day series. In the upcoming few days, I'll be sharing makeup looks and more nail art appropriate for le jour de l'amour, whether you'll be celebrating or anti-celebrating this Day of Love. I designed my current nail creation to fit both categories, as it has a love/hate relationship with this special occasion. The color combo is vibrant, yet vicious, and it almost hurts the eye screaming for its attention. I guess that's how some of us feel about Valentine's Day, and if that sounds like you, then this anti-Valentine's inspired manicure may just be for you ;)) 

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Sexy, Smokey & NAKED 2!

Salut mes belles & Happy February!! Today, I'm ecstatic to present my first ever makeup look using the coveted Urban Decay Naked 2 palette. The look I'm featuring is a classic smokey eye and glossy nude lip ensemble, right on schedule with the upcoming Valentine's Day celebration. In this post, I'm reviewing the palette, comparing it to the original, and as always, showing off the makeup and providing instructions on how to achieve it. Hooray!!

Keep reading for pix, deets, reviews, & more!!

Mademoiselle Cleo

Bonjour mes amis!! C'est moi, Mademoiselle Cleo here, celebrating my new hair with a simple makeup look and styling reminiscent of a modern day Egyptian queen. In this post, I'm reviewing my temporary hairstyle and sharing makeup tips and tricks on how to wear the classic Cleopatra look in 2012.

Read more 4 pix, deets, how-to's, etc. :)

Now I can be NAKED 2!!!

Needless to say, I'm overjoyed with NAKEDness!! I finally received my NAKED 2 palette from Urban Decay, thanks to my papa's xmas gift card to UD.com. I feel like I'm the last beauty blogger to post about this, but better late than never, right?! Anyway, I'm über excited and can't wait to share tons of makeup looks using this amaaaazing product. Let me know if you have any requests and I will be happy to fulfill them! For now, I'm going to lock myself in my bedroom for the next several hours and get to know my new best friend :)) Hoooraaaaayyyy!!!

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Hot Tips, Cool Buns

Bonjour mes amis :) Today's post is a two-in-one and it's from my "On the Edge" series where I take every day looks and spice them up with a dose of "special". The result: hot & spicy nail tips and cool upside down braid-bun! 

Keep reading to learn how to get yours :))

From Plain Jane to Mary Jane :)

 

Salut les filles!! Today's post is a popularly requested how-to, showing my easy day-to-night makeup transformation. If you are heading straight to happy hour after work and need a quick beauty boost, keep reading to find out what you'll need to go from office appropriate "Plain Jane" to party mode "Maryam Jane" in less than 5 minutes!! P. S. No pun intended with the title :))

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Who Doesn't Love a Good Bargain?! (pt. 2)

 

Hi guys :)) The above pic is a collection of current MAC lipsticks from my recent Cosmetics Company Outlet MAC mini-haul. As you know, I've been spending some time in PA, so whenever I'm there, I go on a makeup shopping binge at this amazing discount cosmetics store. The CCO carries many luxury brands including MAC, Bobbi Brown, Clinique, etc. and is usually stocked with discontinued or overstocked products. Every now and then, however, the outlet gets a shipment of current, highly sought-after items, such as Impassioned lipstick--I can't tell you how many times it's been sold out at my local MAC counter--and now, I CAN FINALLY CALL MYSELF A PROUD OWNER!!! YES!!! Anyway, I really feel like I made out like a makeup bandit, so I had to share this proud moment with you guys :)) 

P. S. I've blogged about the CCO before, but this is the first time I discovered items that are so current and in-demand. So, if you live in the States and have been looking for some Violetta or Impassioned, now you know where to go :))

Keep reading to see the rest of my haulage!!

Signature Liner, Go-to Nude Lips

Bonjour mes amis!! Today's post is showcasing a simple makeup look centered around creative eyeliner and nude lips. This maquillage may not be for every day, but it's not super dramatic either, so it's more of a concept, rather than an actual ready-to-wear look. As you know, I love to use my face as a canvas for makeup art, so this look is a work in progress :)) I'm trying to come up with my signature masterpiece haha... stay tuned!!

Read more for pix, deets and a re-cap of my go-to products :))

My Golden Globes Fashion, Beauty & Style Assessment

Salut mes belles!! The above collage is a selection of my picks for best Golden Globes 2012 hair and makeup. In this post, I'm policing the fashions as well as the beauty choices, so read more to see my picks for best and worst dressed celebs of the 69th annual Golden Globes awards :))

Read the rest to see my fashion ratings!

Nail Art Avant-Garde

Hi guys :)) Today's post is a quick nail art and a pictorial tutorial through instagram and frametastic photos. This nail design is a bit personal to me; I was inspired by Russian Avant-Garde Art (I'm on this whole Russian kick lately), and I wanted to create something that would be pleasing to my eye and personal taste. I hope you enjoy my take on this contemporary style as much as I was inspired by these thought-provoking abstract works. 

P. S. I'm out of the state once again, so my photos are low-res iphone quality at best... womp womp... I tried my best to jazz them up with cool frames and funky filters, I hope it suffices :))

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The Modern Pin-Up

Hello old friends and new!! Today's post is a long awaited pin-up makeup request from my friend Maria--her bday is coming up and she needs a look to match the theme--hence, I'm here to help! I'm excited to showcase my modernized version of this classic look and I'm making it really easy with a pictorial step-by-step tutorial, plus info on the pin-up style, as well as makeup tips, links to products, pictures galore, and other beauty blog goodies. So, stick around and read more if you've got the pin-up starlet in you... :)) WARNING: This is gonna be another lengthy post...

It's Party Tyme!!!

Salut mes amis!!

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you ::singing:: Happy Birthday Dear Bloggy, Happy Birthday to you!!! Now blow out your 1 candle and wish for many more to come :))

Today, January 10th, marks the 1 year anniversary of this blog, 'Fix Your Face' by Maryam Maquillage!!! As much as I am proud of my baby, I'm mostly really grateful to all of you, my readers, for the overwhelming amount of love you've given me and my blog. Your continued support fuels my drive to deliver post after post, and I promise to keep going, keep bettering, and keep serving near-daily doses of maquillage posts, nail art and other beauty related topics.

My post for the day is a long one, so brace yourself, I've got a lot to cover... As mentioned earlier, I'm introducing a new topic for 2012--HAIR and everything that relates to it--so today's post is a kick-off :)) I'll be reviewing a set of extensions (oo-la-laa) and giving a quick tutorial on how to achieve the BIG, bouncy curls. In addition, I'm including a fun going-out makeup look, paying homage to the Look That Inspired the Blog (my very first blog post) with one party-perfect Schiap lipstick, you know the one... cuz it is a celebration after all, y'all :))

 Read more for details, how-to's, pix, products, links, etc.

Neutrals on the Edge

Bonjour mes belles!!

In today's post, I'm featuring a wearable, every day makeup and nails ensemble perfect for any occasion: work, school, weekend, whatever. I wear neutrals more often than I wear brights, so I wanted to showcase a few tiny nuances that take classic makeup and manicures from boring to special. Here's a preview:

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Fuzzy-Winter-Bunny

Salut mes amis!!

Happy #FFriday beauties!!! Today's post is quick and easy, featuring my go-to winter perk-me-up makeup look. In the cold weather months, I like to play around with pastels and neutrals to brighten up my pale (er) complexion. My maquillage du jour is wintry and colorful, yet very wearable and easy to duplicate, so if you like this look, keep reading :)

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A la Russe

Дорогие Друзья!! (Dear Friends!!)

Today's special post is dedicated to my family, friends, and fellow beauty lovers from all over the world. A couple of weeks ago I was very lucky to win a makeup giveaway from the awesome Alx of thisisalx.blogspot.com, and thought what better way to show my appreciation than to do a look using all the products. My package was sent from Canada and although we're neighbors, Alx is still one of my international friends. If you've been reading my blog for a while, you know I'm all about different cultures, languages, etc., so today's look is culture-inspired to celebrate my readers across the globe. Before I tell you what my look is, can you guess from the picture which culture I'm portraying?

 Read more to find out :)

Happyyy New Year!!!

Happppppppeee New Year old friends and new :))

It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life in the new year and I'm so happy to open up a new blog chapter entitled 2012! Thank you to all of my faithful friends & followers, I appreciate your support immensely and can't wait to share more of myself and my ideas with you :)) I have tons of exciting new stuff coming up: I'll be adding hair posts, reviewing new gadgets and beauty products, as well as continuing with my overall makeup and nails theme. This is gonna be a good year and to kick off my beauty blog with a bang, here's my makeup and outfit worn on New Years Eve to a 1979 disco Glitter Ball NYE party!!! (P. S. I'm still recovering)

Happy New Year from me and my green-eyed beauty Zofia!!! <3

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