And the Emmy goes to...

Hello my dear Vixens!
 I have neglected you in your times of need! I promise to be better but I am only human! Ha ha! Ok moving right along.... As you may or may not know, I have had the privilege of working the Emmy's for the past 3 years. This year my client's tripled from the previous! Whoo hoo! Work work work! Between the creative Emmys (yes that exsists), the pre Emmy parties, the Emmy's themselves and let's not forget the after parties it is important that your hair and makeup get you through these events! I mean who wants to walk the red carpet with smeared eyeliner and flat hair? The answer is no one! and I can bet your ass if that happens you won't be getting booked the next year either!  Working with the most prestigious people in the industry means having all the right materials to get the job done! Which is why I created a list of my Emmy award winning products that got me and my client's through the awards season this year.... and the first Emmy goes to....

MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Microfinish Powder, $30      
Everything is in HD these days! This means major changes and breakthroughs in makeup! Ever see someone walking the carpet that looks like a melting Picasso? Think Nicole Kidman a few years back. She wasn't equipped with HD makeup! This powder is super duper fine making it easy to slide into those pores... or should I say what pores? Yes it is that incredible. Use it as a last finishing touch to set in all makeup. It is ok for pretty much all skin tones but use very very sparingly to avoid looking white or cakey. A little (I mean teeny tiny) bit goes a LONG way which also means more bang for your buck! Amazing!
       The next Emmy goes to...


Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer, $36 - $49
    Not to prime is a crime! This fills in pores, fine lines and unwanted nonsense. This makes the skin a smooth canvas to work on and also helps everything to stay on longer. Not much to say but use it! It helps!
 The next Emmy goes to...

Maybeline falsies mascara is my new lover! I am sickly obsessed with this mascara! I did not even need to apply one fake eyelash this year! Thank you Maybeline falsies I LOVE YOU! (Hey I said sickly obsessed). Best mascara I have ever used and it's only $7.50! LOVE!
Last but not least.... The Emmy goes to...

Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray, $11 - $29
Before I leave my client  I spray a mist of the setting spray. I can leave confident knowing that my clients will withstand the lights of the red carpet, the camera's and the late night cocktails or at least their makeup will. Don't be caught without it! Thanks so much! Check back in for the hair portion of the Emmy's! Coming soon.... xoxoxoxo

OBSESSION!

My beloved vixens!!!
    Just wanted to give a quick update on a few products I am obsessed with and not able to live without these days! Take some notes! You don't want to live with out them either!

1. Kiehl's photo age corrector deep action exfoliating cleanser. Holy Cow! This is the best exfoliant I have ever used in my life! No joke! Extremely gentle. I always have issues with exfoliants either being too harsh or too creamy leaving that gross unwanted film on my skin. Not this one ladies and gentleman it is pure perfection! When I first used it I used WAY too much (I am a product junkie what can I say?). It seems to be super concentrated which is great because if a little goes a long that means more bang for your buck and who doesn't love that? Although it is an exfoliant which is necessary for removing dead skin (yuck) it also lathers up which I love. Also can be used daily (which is rare). Last but not least it is clinically demonstrated to correct visible and invisible signs of UV damage. LOVE IT! You will too!

2. Aveda smooth infusion style prep smoother. Apply on towel dried hair before blow drying or not. Helps protect hair from heat damage, seal in moisture, kicks frizz in the ass and has a 12 hour humidity defense.... which means you don't have to look like a busted q tip after a night of dancing in the club. Not much to say except that it works and works amazing!

3. Beauty Blender.Yes this is the funny egg looking thing that works wonders for blending your face makeup. So to be honest with you I don't know how the hell this thing works so great but it does! (Kind of like a magic eraser LOVE them but how do they work? no one will ever know). Use the larger end for all over makeup, contouring, cream blushes etc. Use the smaller end for blending under the eyes and in smaller areas. Wet the 'egg' squeeze out excess water leaving the 'egg' damp. Stiple the makeup on and it's magic! Perfect face makeup every time. The only thing that worries me is bacteria so make sure you keep your beauty blender clean.

4. Kiehl's midnight recovery oil. Put this miracle worker aka oil on clean face before bed (a little goes a long way) and wake up to flawless skin. It literally is a midnight recovery oil no joke! Amazing product! "With skin hydrated, supple and soft, rest assured you can say goodnight to tired-looking skin". Wake up to perfection! Hey you don't have to tell me twice! Thanks to the girls at Kiehl's on Robertson in Beverly Hills you guys are rocking my world!!! Everyone should go check them out!

So I could go on and on but I figure quality over quantity wins in the world of beauty. These are my to die for products at the moment that I will never go without! What are your favorite products? Email me at Kristinamakeup@gmail.com

Blending in

Hey Vanity vixens!
  So I realize this blog is LONG overdue. My sincerest apologizies! However, this does not change the fact that this blog is extremely important! My subject today is Blending! So as you know I do not believe there are many rules in makeup.... however this is an exception! If you want to wear bright blue eyeshadow and foil pink lipstick.. although not my taste hey work it out! I'm not mad at ya! Bright blue eyeshadow can be done but the key is blending. Nothing looks worse than un blended eyeshadow regardless of the color. So here are some key points in helping those jagged edges blend in for a more flawless you! These steps will change your life so pay attention.

 1. Get a great brush! This will change your life for the better! Something not too big and not too small. Something flexible (not too stiff) but not too soft... I usually look for rounded fluffy types. Sorry I can't be more specific but experimenting is the key. Different strokes (literally) for different folks. My suggestion is to take a brush that appeals to you and hold it up to your eye...if it seems to fit into the crease of your eye and feels comfortable while holding it then chances are you may have found your winner! Check out www.Sephora.com to try your faves! What are your faves?

2. Don't overload too fast! Too much eyeshadow too soon is too much! Start off with a small amount and build your way up...Remember this! It is easier to add on then to remove. I personally am a huge advocate of wearing tons of eyeshadow and owning it but it has to be done right! Start off with small amounts and if you want it darker then add more! Nothing is harder than having way too much eyeshadow all over the place and then attempting to blend it into something beautiful. Chances are you are gonna end up with unblended eyeshadow (which is never ok ) and a dark ring of excess eyeshadow lying underneath your eyes (which cancels out all the work you did with your concealer). So remember start small and build up.....It always pays off in the end! Trust me!!!

 3. Fingers!!! Yes I said it! It is absolutely ok to use your fingers at the end if it means flawless blended eyeshadow! I am telling you it works miracles! So you are looking at your makeup (I do this often) and everything is pretty much ok but something is missing or doesn't look right...this is where your fingers kick in. Don't be shy! Use your finger and rub that shadow! You will thank me later! Something about the heat of your finger with your eye really works miracles every time!

Ok so I hope this helps... scratch that! I know this helps! Blend away and be beautiful! Any questions or concerns? Email me at Kristinamakeup.com and stay tuned! xoxo   Kristina