Best & Worst Golden Globes Fashions

Last night the Golden Globes was the usual self-congratulatory marathon of Hollywood's who's who. There were funny moments, well deserved wins, and the usual "What?!?!"s. But most of all-- there was the fashion. In the dull, cold months of winter, I can look forward to awards shows if only for the fun of judging the styling of the female celebrities on the red carpet. Shallow? Yes. Fun? Yes. Here are my picks for the best and worst of 2014.

BEST:

6. Helen Mirren
Here is how to do "Woman of a Certain Age" correctly. She is wearing a lively green that sets off her pale, side-parted hair. Her make-up is just bright enough to compliment, but not compete with the outfit. She looks absolutely comfortable and sexy. 

KiWi TIME

I was lucky enough to collaborate on a shoot recently with indie dance-rock band, KiWi TIME and photographer Aliona Kuznetsova. Here are a few shots: 

Photoshootin': Behind The Scenes

This past Friday I was lucky enough to work with designer Rodrigo Trujillo, photographer Aliona Kuznetsova, and models Bella Fox and Mary Zdo (not pictured) on images for Rodrigo's Spring/Summer line. Here are a few candid shots from behind the scenes:

Vegan Makeup Guide!

Being a longtime vegetarian and makeup enthusiast, it can sometimes be a challenge to find great makeup with highly pigmented and bold colors that don't use animal ingredients. Now, most makeup brands have gotten the hint that consumers (regardless of diet) aren't down with animal testing. While some big brands still test, most have stopped. The main concern for us bleeding hearts are the ingredients used in production. Ingredients like Carmine (crushed insects), seem to sneak their way into a surprising amount of otherwise fabulous products.

Being able to feel truly good about where your makeup comes from is, after all,  a part of being more beautiful. But what you're after is quality and color. Those can be hard to come by if you don't look more closely. We've all seen the beauty aisle in Whole Foods or other natural food stores: boring colors, bad product performance, and ugly packaging.... sooo not what you're looking for! So what can you do when you want the best of both worlds? Research, research, research! It really isn't the most fun. I've scoured the internet for hours and done loads of testing while tracking down some of the best vegan products so you can rest your fingers and your mind. Below are some great options for quality and color as well as a full-face breakdown of my favorite products for a beauty arsenal you can feel good about.

MORE AFTER THE JUMP!

Recommended Reading: "Top 7 Lies Your Makeup Label Is Telling You"

Here are some good tips to keep in mind when shopping! While the use of these buzzwords doesn't indicate a bad product, you may want to ignore advertising hype and be aware that there's no such thing as a true "Anti-Aging" product. CLICK HERE for the article.

Makeup Brand Pronunciation Guide

If you're like me, it gets hard to constantly sift through all the brands, still remember how to spit out a name, and not sound like an idiot while doing it. I'm no pronunciation wizard and lets be honest - I am doing this post as much for my own reference as I am to be helpful to you. So, without further ado, here is how to pronounce some brands that twist up the tongue. May you never feel shame at the makeup counter again!

The Vintage Minnie Mouse Collection for O.P.I.

O.P.I. has announced that everyone's favorite female mouse is getting her own  limited edition collection! The collection will include 4 shades of red and pink that personify Minnie's signature style. They will be available starting in June and will retail for $8.50 each. 

 

From L to R: "Nothin' Mousie 'Bout It",  "The Color of Minnie", "If You Moust You Moust", and "I'm All Ears"

Nothin’ Mousie ‘bout It
Don’t squeak it – SHOUT IT! This confetti light pink is tops!

I’m All Ears
Tell me how much you love this magenta shimmer.

If You Moust You Moust
You gotta pink what you gotta pink.

 

The Color of Minnie

You had this little mouse at “red.”