Trendspotting

I mentioned a trend a few weeks ago that I noticed in Vogue's September issue: A simple silver eye paired with red lips. It has turned up once again in Armani Beauty's holiday ad campaign featuring Megan Fox. As I said before, I think this is classic winter holiday makeup. Would you try this look?

Dita Nails It!

Dita Von Teese has been accentuating her pin-up image for years with a red vintage half-moon manicure. She even had press-on acrylics specially made for her use. Now, after pairing with Kiss Nails they are finally available to the public. They are supposed to last up to 10 days without chipping. Ooh la la!
The nails are 9.99 for a set of 24 (pink glue included).

Click HERE to get a pair for yourself!

What Look Is Currently In Vogue?

I opened my mailbox today to find the mammoth, almost 800 page September issue of Vogue smothering all the other puny pieces of mail that dared to share the small space with it. It literally hurts my wrists to hold it for too long. Did we really need any further proof that Anna Wintour is Satan's fashionable mistress?
I always scan the (mostly ads) pages of Vogue for the current makeup trends and within the first 15 pages there were no less than 3 examples of the trend du jour: simple silver eyes (No contouring shades. No heavy liner. Just a single shade of silver eyeshadow and black lashes.) paired with a bold red lip. It isn't a new look, but it is definitely a look that seems to be having a moment in the spotlight.

 

Upon digging for answers, I found that the trend seems to have stemmed from the makeup in Ralph Lauren's Fall runway collection (shown above). It was his theme at Fashion Week as well as in the editorial campaign. Though I generally think of this as a "winter holidays" look, I could be willing to throw my prejudices to the side and try it out for any old time. Just remember to keep everything simple. Your example of what not to do is below:

The Muppets Get Their Own O.P.I. Line!

It has just been announced that The Muppets will get their own line from O.P.I. Nail Polish this holiday season! The line will consist of 13 shades that range from 2 neutral bronze and coppers, 4 matte berry colors, and six glitter-packed shades. The final shade is a gold shatter, which would look awesome on top of  most of the aforementioned shades. My initial favorite of the bunch is 'Gettin' Miss Piggy With It', a bright glittery red. The Muppets is out in theaters November 23, so expect the release date for the polishes to coincide with the movie.

Urban Decay Sale!

Head on over to Urban Decay's website for a great sale! There are amazing items for cheapy-cheap prices, such as:

• Loose pigments for $1.00 (normally $20.00)
• Matte eyeshadows for $3.00 (normally $17.00)
• Oil-free Makeup Remover for $3.00 (normally $18.00)
• Urban Defense Tinted Moisturizer for $6.00 (normally $32.00)

No, I am not being paid to advertise this! I just can't resist good deals and don't mind sharing. OK?

MAKE UP FOR EVER Pro Road Show Wrap-Up

This past weekend's MAKE UP FOR EVER Pro Road Show was a great experience and I took away a ton of great info and of course, product! I grabbed the Dany Pouch for carrying and storing brushes and the A-MAZ-ING Flash Color Palette. Both are superior products and were 50% off. Niiiiice. Unfortunately, I could only attend two of the classes during the weekend. But, I feel like I really learned important tips and tricks that I will use. I attended a Smokey Eye class and a Portfolio and Website Development class. Both were very informative. I will post some highlights after the jump. All in all, I really had a great time and will definitely attend any future MAKE UP FOR EVER events.

MAKE UP FOREVER Pro Road Show

MAKE UP FOREVER is kicking off its 4 city Pro Road Show tour in San Francisco this weekend. It is an event for makeup artists and those in the beauty industry. They will be hosting complimentary educational programs all weekend on a variety of topics. Proof of trade (business cards, etc.) is required to gain entry and will entitle you to 40-50% off all MAKE UP FOREVER products and grant you access to the seminars and parties. I will definitely be attending and let you know what I've taken away from the experience.

• MAKE UP FOREVER Pro Road Show

•  Schedule of San Francisco Road Show

• W Hotel San Francisco