The Coty NYC NewYork Color Event with Celebrity Makeup Artist Mathew Nigara!

NYC New York Color has launched a line of cosmetics that will please any makeup aficionado.  Celebrity make-up artist Mathew Nigara, has worked with Jessica Simpson, Kate Winslet, and Marisa Tomei, and countless other celebrities, is the national make-up artist for NYC  Color.  Mathew shared that summer is a great time take more risk with color.  Nigara says to opt for a rich colored lipstick instead of the tried and true lip-gloss, and to be bold when applying eyeshadow going for brighter colors that don’t necessarily match the outfit that you’re wearing.  And his most noted beauty tip, to apply more blush!

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I must say that I am very impressed with the way the color of this line wears, the vibrancy of the eyeshadow as well as the blush, lasted all day without touching up once.  I’ve tried all of the shadows, blush,  lip-gloss and lipstick.   One of the things that I like is, the light, creamy texture of the powder eyeshadow.  For an additional pop, I wet my angle brush and applied the shadow over the already colorific liner and created major eye drama.  I am not so fond of the mascara, as it is thick and clumpy.

However, the most important is the price point.  The line is available at CVS, Target, Walmart and Eckerds.  Unfortunately, you cannot order directly from the NYC Color website, and when you click on the link to the retailer that does sell the product, it does not take you directly to the NYC Color  page your must search.

Overall, this is a fun line that has something for the novice and the expert.

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NYC New York Color Event presented by Coty.

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Celebrity makeup artist Mathew Nigara applying the Soho Spice City Duet colors on me.  What a treat! Mathew is fun, and informed us that we should have more fun with color.  He said to be daring and break out of the mold of matching color to our clothes.  But as you can see, I am old school! Besides, the rich, warm, vibrant blue was to gorgeous to pass up.  And, the it made my eyes sparkle.  I this palette!

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The hors d’oeuvres were presented as lovely as the cosmetics.

To learn more about NYC New York , or Celebrity make-up artist Mathew Nigara, visit: http://www.newyorkcolor.com

The photo and product information is provided by NYC New York Color and Coty.

Stacey Bendet is Hip and Happy With M.A.C. Alice+Olivia Collection

Our favorite petite fashionista mom is at it again.

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Stacey Bendet, is known for her uptown meets downtown vibe with her various Alice+Olivia collections. Now, Stacey is bringing her fashion chic to the make up scene with the debut of M.A.C Alice+Olivia.

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The collection ranges from$12 – $19.50 and we’re loving the turquoise nail lacquer, Morning.After, and the dark shimmer of Military.

Check out Stacey in rock mom mode in her recent spread in Quintessential Style Magazine, as well as her Q & A where she talks about her beauty icon, her daughter Eloise:

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alice+olivia started out being known for its awesome pants. How does a girl evolve from bell-bottoms to getting involved with the ultimate topper, makeup?

Well, to me it’s all about colouor, whether it’s a crazy pair of striped bell-bottoms or the perfect purple nail polish. It’s about a girl having a great time when she dresses up; and who dresses up without makeup?

As a line, a+o is known for it’s playful fun use of colour and textures. How does this translate in terms of your new collection with M.A.C?

We wanted the makeup to be fun and playful: for me clothing and cosmetics should be whimsical, they should both make you smile and feel flirtatious. With that in mind, I wanted our packaging and our colours to be like candy. Everyone loves candy.

You’re known to rock some pretty megacosmetics yourself. Can you describe your ultimate beauty look?

I am known for wearing really dark, defined eye makeup, bright fun nail poloish and pale glossy lip gloss; It was kind of amazing getting to translate my signature look into a M.A.C collection!

Who is your beauty icon?

My daughter Eloise. I mean, she wakes up and looks perfect. She even looks perfect with peanut butter and jelly smeared across her face and strawberry smoothie in her hair. I am so jealous.

What’s always in your makeup bag?

I always have a little bit of body glitter, a black M.A.C Liquidlast Liner and some sort of cream blush. And my secret for a dewy look is a touch of organic body oil on the cheeks.

(**All images and Q & A provided by Alice + Olivia)

Pooka Coconut Crunch Sugar Body Polish Giveaway!

Radiant smooth skin is what you will have after using the Pooka Coconut Crunch Sugar Body Polish.  Caution! You may find that you are being touched and hugged more than usual after using!!!

And we here at STYLEMOM want all of you to experience more L-O-V-E!  So stylishmoms and fashionistas, enter the contest to win this decadent body polish.

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Coconut Body Polish~ Retail Value, $20

To enter the Pooka Coconut Crunch Sugar Body Polish giveaway:  First, sign up for the Weekly Style newsletter and leave your email.  Second, leave a comment here telling us where the name “Pooka” came from.  Hint: Read the full Pooka review here on Stylemom.

*Pooka Coconut Crunch Sugar Body Polish giveaway runs from Midnight EST July 13th to 11:59 PM EST July 15th. Contest limited to continental U.S. residents only. Winner will be notified via email on July 16th.

For the complete collection, visit www.pookapureandsimple.com

Product Review ~ e.l.f. Natural Mineral Makeup

e.l.f. cosmetics is 100% natural minerals.  The company’s philosophy is, “Beauty comes from within and it’s our goal to enable every woman to look and feel her personal best through the perfect blend of both her inner and outer person.”

I’ve been using the Beauty Boost Kit for a few weeks and I really like this product.  I especially like that it’s free of parabens, preservatives and chemical dyes.  For us moms, that’s really important because of all of the hugs and kisses we give out to our children.  And yes, that includes the big children as well!

Today I decided to test the e.l.f. claim that my skin will look  smooth and radiant using the mineral boost without the bronzer.  Well, it’s been 5 hours and my skin still looks fresh.  I applied it on my eyelids as well and noticed an instant pop after applying eyeliner and mascara.

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e.l.f. Beauty Boost Kit $20

Another great thing about the limited edition Beauty Boost Kit is a $620 value for only $20 bucks!  Items include: e.l.f. beauty products, an American Laser Body Contouring Treatment (as seen on Keeping Up With The Kardashian’s), a Neocutis Journee Bio-Restorative Day Cream and Golden Bangles from Shopthelook.net, plus great beauty tips and tricks.   And, bBy purchasing this kit, you can help other women feel good because 100% of the proceeds goes to Bottomless Closet.  Now that’s a great deal!

e.l.f. Natural Mineral Makeup is available online at: www.eyeslipsface.com, and Target.

Photo provided by blue sky communications.  Product information provided by e.l.f. Natural Mineral Makeup

Product Review ~ High Definition Beauty with Avon

Extreme Lashes
Take your lashes to extreme lengths with Avon’s latest breakthrough, the superExtend mascara ($8.50). This creamy formula is available in four shades and will build long, sleek, separated lashes that create the look of lash extensions. Dark pigments add drama and boldness for a smoldering, sexy look.

I love this product!  I am somewhat of a mascara junkie, and I’ve got to say that I’ve not reached for my designer brand since trying this.  It not only added visible length, it also gave my lashes a slight curl.  Giving me dramatic sexy eyes just as the brochure claimed that it would.

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superExtend Mascara is available in 4 shades:

Brown, Brown Black, Black, and Navy

Brilliant Liners
Dress up your eyes with Avon’s Glimmersticks Diamonds Eye Liner ($6.00). Your eyes will sparkle in any of the six long-wearing, water-proof, and smudge-proof shades that will give you dramatic definition and add some glimmering glamour to the look.

I really like this.  I’ve been wearing Twilight Sparkle, and again, Avon delivers.  I find that it really makes my eyes pop when worn with a light colored eyeshadow.  I also have applied it over a solid navy liner which gave me a more defined and oh so noticeable eyes!

Glimmersticks Diamonds Eye Liner ~ $6.00

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Glimmersticks Diamonds Eye Liner is available in 6 sparkling shades:

Mega Watt Lips
Create rich, luscious lip color with the latest lip creation, the new Ultra Color Rich Mega Impact Lipstick ($8.00). This brilliant lip color, available in ten long-lasting shades, creates a show-stopping, fuller pout, totally in line with this season’s bold trends. The reds are rich, pinks pop, plums have punch and browns are brilliant!

I’ve tried the Pink Pop, and, Charged Cherry and I prefer the Pink Pop.  To make sure that you’re color lasts for hours, line and fill-in your lips with lip pencil that is similar in shade to your lipstick color.

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UCR Mega Impact Lipstick $8.00

Ultra Color Rich Mega Impact Lipstick is available in 10 sultry shades:

Brilliant Berry, Charged Cherry, Divine Wine, Fuchsia Fun, Kicked Up Coral, Magnified Mauve, Mocha Madness, Never So Nude, Pink Pop, and Powerful Plum

Cheers!

Tayelor

Get Luscious Lips with FSL Cosmetics Giveaway

FSL Cosmetics, the cosmetic company created by chemist Kimberly Riley, has created a line of lipstick’s and lip glosses that are delicious lip candy for your pucker.  Riley wanted to created a line of healthy and eco~friendly lip products for the woman that has everything and is  serious about her lip gloss.   Riley’s glosses are not only  beautiful, they are made with the highest-quality botanicals to improve the skin’s lip condition.  She has infused the lipsticks and glosses with exotic fruits, vitamins, and antioxidants to help protect the skin from the harsh elements.

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FSL Cosmetics Lip Glosses $18.50

The lip glosses are subtly scented, lightweight, and gives lips a nice shimmer that looks sophisticated.  These glosses come in six spectacular colors, Pink Colada, Cocoa Bronze,  14 Karat, Seduction, Brown Butter, and Creme de la Creme. You can bet that my lips will be dressed in 14 Karat all summer long!

And if you want to have your pucker dressed in the lusciousness of FSL Pink Colada lip gloss, leave us a comment as to why you deserve a free lip gloss.  And also increase your chances of winning by following @FSLCosmetics and @STYLEMOM on Twitter and  RT with the hashtag #stylemomFSL.

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FSL Contest Ends on April 10th at 11:00 am. Contest limited to U.S. residents only**

Good Luck!!!

Photo courtesy of FSL Cosmetics.  www.fslcosmetics.com

Easy on the Eyes

Looking each day good takes skill and time.  But, when you’re responsible for getting everybody else ready and out of the house in the morning, it leaves little time for getting your glam on.  But there is no need to fret stylish ones!  EyeEnvy by ColorOn Professional has the solution.  Press-on mineral eye shadow that will have you gorgeous in less than 5 min!

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EyeEnvy Instant Eye Shadow Applicators

There are a wide variety of colors and styles.  You have the option to  customize or purchase a pre-packaged kit (**customization from the Color On Professional website only).  Each kit contains 5, 10, or 20  applications.

Check out the Spread Your Wings kit (shown above), and the Exotic kit which includes the pink zebra and camouflage applicators.

Seriously there are only 5 steps to apply:

1. Place
2. Smooth
3. Peel
4. Blend
5. Set

View the instructional video:

The ColorOn Eye Envy kits retail for $17.50. Get it at Sephora.com Easy on the Eyes

Or click your favorite color palette below to buy:

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Cheers!

Tayelor

OPI Spring/Summer: Hot, Spicy and Bold Nail Tips and Toes

OPI always creates nail polish colors with the most entertaining names!

The 2010 Spring/Summer collection is no exception.  Inspired by the colorful city of Hong Kong, this collection is deliciously bright and fun to wear.

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So,  If you’re having a little trouble in the man department and don’t want to alert the media, have your manicurist apply “A Good Man-darin is Hard to Find” or, maybe you and your BFF had a really adventurous girls night out but the real details would make your college escapades slightly embarrassing, then for sure you’ve got to wear, “Chop-sticking to My Story”! ;)

For more information and to virtually try-on the colors visit OPI’s website at: www.opi.com

Photo courtesy of OPI.

Beauty Buzz: We Love Purple Lab’s Six Inch Heels

I have been using bronzer as my primary cheek color for um, well, ah, ok, it’s been like 15 years. Finally, it was time for a change and I wanted to have that rosey cheek look without looking like a Ringling Bros. clown. If you’re looking for the perfect “pinky-pink cheek (without being to bubblegum)” you MUST get Cheek Implants. No, it’s not cosmetic surgery, it’s even better and less invasive. Purple Lab’s Cheek Implants in Six Inch Heels is silken cream blush that glides across your skin like ice, and is built with collagen, hyaluronic acid, nylon, and gives you the perfect rosey cheek.

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Cheek Implants also comes in Backstage Pass (ripe peach) and retails for $26.00. Shop now for Cool Makeup – Purple Lab NYC.

Become the Next HSN Star with Purple Lab

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Purple Lab is launching on Home Shopping Network! And to celebrate, we are looking for a model online, someone who will come to Florida with Purple Lab founder, Karen Robinovitz, to show off Purple Lab’s new products available for pre-order now. Product include:

Lashionista Modelista (mascara and liquid liner duo) $26.50
Silk Sheets
(luxe foundation) $28.50
Luvah
(double plumping lip stain with glossy topper and aphrodisiacs) $22.50
Luxury Squared (concealer and highligher in one) $24.50
Cheek Implants
(cream blush with collagen) $24.00

Beauty comes in all shapes, sizes, and colors. So what the Purple Lab team is looking for is someone who embodies the energy of Purple Lab – fun, smart, empowered, and strong.

The winner will be announced LIVE, on air on February 18th during the 8 p.m. show!

Check out some of the latest entries and be sure to enter to be the next Purple Lab Star!!

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