Striiike Strikes Again With Their Fierce Feathered Brows

Posted on September 30, 2015 by BeautyFrosting

Fresh from the feathered brow mecca in Beverly Hills…STRIIIKE, indeed.

Lit from within, lit from without and the best darn brows to boot, thanks to Tyler at Striiike.

I think by now we all know that brows are the major make-or-break facial feature, but, thanks to Kristie Streicher and her Striiike crew, my brows have never been fuller, stronger or more on point.

By just using their “Feathered Brow” technique of minimal tweezing and tinting, they are able to chart your brows on a course that leads to natural, fuller, truly feathered brows.

I went for my first visit in April, and just went back yesterday for my second visit. They cleaned ’em up in 15 minutes flat. By not touching my brows in between, and allowing them to grow along that course that Kristie charted, I can honestly say that my brows have never looked better.

Thanks, Streicher sisters.

You’re the only ones who could get me zig-zagging back and forth from downtown just to keep my appointment.

Suggestion? Make an appointment AHEAD of time! They typically book out about 2 weeks or so. A feathered brow visit is $120, with follow-up tinting maintenance available for $60. But, again, my brows looked amazing after 6 months, with NO follow-up tinting! This time, I will be trying that out, though, because tinted brows look FIERCE.

*Fun fact? You might see fun folks like Amy Schumer getting their makeup done in there. Yep, she was sitting right behind me, and I didn’t even know until I paid.

Details from pic:

*Brows: Tyler at Striiike @StreicherSisters

*Hair: @lorienmeillon @alexis.vk @oliveandlivinia

(contd) @kenpavessalon @greatlengthsusa

*Makeup: @Ctilburymakeup

xoxo,
Dawn

Celeb Beauty Collection Curator Corner: Classic BeautyFrosting Faves Sure To Make Any Woman Feel More Feminine

Posted on March 10, 2015 by BeautyFrosting

Look what I've got in store for you! My Classic Product Picks at Beauty Collection this month!

Beauty Collection asked me to pick my favorites as their first Celebrity Beauty Curator. But how did I decide?

Pick my beauty FAVORITES, Beauty Collection? How's a girl to decide?

It was no easy feat. After all, I have a slew of favorite beauty products I’ve accrued over the years, as a former makeup artist, celeb shopper, entertainer and beauty junkie. I decided to choose my crop of “Classic Favorites” by narrowing the scope down to the shades that correspond to my BeautyFrosting signature colors: candy pink and mint green.

Classic Faves. Pink and green. Feminine and Serene

These products are among my faves already for the sheer product quality and efficacy, but add in the beautiful packaging, and they’ve earned a lifelong favorite status in my heart, on my face…and on my vanity.

1) Darphin 8-Flower Nectar Elixir ($150): No time for a facial? Keep this guy around. I know, I know. It’s not cheap. But an oil this luxurious just can’t be cheap! From one of my favorite French beauty companies – Darphin – who never does me wrong, this oil is worth every cent. A rich elixir that revitalizes dull skin, while smoothing, firming and renewing it – it does it all while imparting a deep natural glow. For my dry skin, I like to put a few drops on every night, prior to applying my eye cream and a rich night cream.

2) Fusion Beauty – Lip Fusion Infatuation – La Lip Jolie ($29): My favorite lipgloss of all time. Yes, seriously. This gloss plumps, fattens and moisturizes lips, all while leaving you with a sexy, supple, Victoria’s Secret model-like, baby pink-meets-nude pout. As for that dreadful tingle that most plumping glosses torture us with? Not this pretty thing. All you’re left with is a mild pepperminty tingle, that goes right along with the peppermint taste. Don’t wanna get kissed? Don’t wear this gloss, then. I’m afraid that your guy will want to kiss you, guaranteed. This is the only gloss you ever need. Oh, you might want other ones, but this one? You need.

3) Creed – Spring Flower ($175-$290): Romance in a bottle. Rumor has it, that this fragrance was created for the enchanting Audrey Hepburn. So, it’s no surprise I love it! I have a pink-on-pink, Warhol-style painting of her hanging on my foyer wall at home. But let’s talk about that scent. This little lady is unapologetically feminine. Celebrating all that is fun about being a girl, the prominent notes of peach, melon, apple and jasmine, let you leave the house feeling like a strong and beautiful woman, as you prepare to take on the world. On the days I spray it on my pulse points, I always hear Peggy Lee’s “I’m A Woman” play in my head as I walk down the street. Coincidence? I think not.

4) Philosophy Pink Frosted Animal Cracker 3-in-1 Bath Gel ($18): Remember those pink-frosted animal cookies from your preschool years? I sure do. They had a spicy molasses shortbread with sweet, candied frosting on top. As much as I love them – and the nostalgia they elicit – alas, my 37-year-old figure doesn’t love them, quite as much. So thank goodness for Philosophy for bringing my taboo treats to tubtime! This 3-in-1 product gives you shampoo, body wash and bubble bath, all in one. So why not splurge a little? A “Dawn Do?” This makes an EXCELLENT choice for wedding or baby shower favors, without breaking the bank.

5) Voluspa – Maison Blanc 2 wick Candle in Pink Citron ($16): I love this candle because it smells like my favorite brunch cocktail – the pamplemosa. What’s a “pamplemosa?” Well, it’s my recipe for equal parts fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice and champagne. And it’s exactly the scent you get here, housed in this beautiful tin. Another “Dawn Do?” I love gifting this oh-so-chic, pink and gold-packaged candle to my friends, as housewarming and birthday gifts. It’s a sweet steal at only $16 as it has a burn time of over 50 hours! It’s the ultimate luxe gift for less.

6. Caudalie Beauty Elixir ($18-$49): This has long been a celebrity makeup artist favorite! I’m not a big fan of toners, but I love using this in lieu of a toner. It wakes up the skin, while tightening pores and giving a spritz of radiance and glow to the complexion. With its star ingredients of rosemary & peppermint, I love using it when I’m not quite awake in the morning, or after I’ve been writing all day and need to pep up for a busy social night ahead of hosting or entertaining. A “Dawn Do?” Apply it after applying makeup to set makeup, keep skin perfectly dewy, stay fresh and keep you revitalized!

Hope y’all have a great week! And I’ll be back next week with my trendy product picks!

What-oh-what will my favorite trending Beauty Collection products be next week?

Xoxo,
Dawn

BF Asks: What are your top 5 all-time classic beauty favorites?

Treat Yourself Tuesday: Blissed Out at my Bliss Hollywood Spa Day

Posted on September 9, 2014 by BeautyFrosting

When Bliss Spa named itself, they knew EXACTLY what they were doing.

Blissing out at Bliss Hollywood

I had the enchanted pleasure of getting all blissed out last weekend at the Bliss Spa at the W Hollywood.

Bliss Hollywood

Thanks to the sweet folks at Bliss, I felt spoiled sweet, starting with the champagne upon my arrival and then by my therapist Michael. Michael gave me a full day of relaxation & detox with the Elermis Exotic Lime & Ginger salt glow ($130/60-minute treatment), a 105-minute Blissage massage ($225/105-minute massage), Phyto Hair Dew hair conditioning treatment ($40), Hot Paraffin Pack foot treatment ($20), Parafango detox back treatment ($45) and Jet Out aromatherapy ($20).

Let the relaxation commence! (Thanks, Michael, at Bliss Hollywood)

After my treatments, I sat in the sauna, took a steam shower, downed some water and then enjoyed another glass of champagne – and a few bites of their famous brownies – as I sat and read my book and wrote a bit in my journal. It was HEAVEN.

Brownies and bubbly? Well, don't mind if I do!

I can’t thank y’all enough. Best Labor Day weekend treat ever.

I left feeling blissed out…and that was exactly what I needed after a busy summer.

And I took home some blissfully delicious products to boot!

They just screamed, "Take me home!" Some blissfully delicious products at Bliss

*To schedule your “Blissed Out” day, schedule your appointments here! Scheduling online is just a breeze.
https://bliss.vipguestservice.com/default.aspx

xoxo,
BF

BF Asks: How do you “bliss out”?

A Southern Girl’s Guide To LA: Assembly Salon – the ultimate “Primping Salon”

Posted on November 14, 2013 by BeautyFrosting

When it comes to blow-dry/makeup salons – or as I call them, “primping salons” – I must admit that I’m a little like our old friend, Goldlilocks. There’s always something great about each one but it goes something like this:
This one’s not customer-friendly. The parking’s hard here. There aren’t enough available appointments. They serve mimosas but the blowouts are only so-so. Blah, blah, blah.

Well, Goldilocks has finally found her JUUUUUST RIGHT home for primping.

Assembly Salon located in the heart of Beverly Hills has everything I want. Attentive customer service, stylists and makeup artists who really know what they’re doing and an attentive owner in Jessica who really cares about her clients.

Not only do they do beautiful blowouts but they also have a braid and ponytail bar, makeup & lash application and manicures! Yep, it’s the entire primping experience all in one place. For a busy girl-about-town like me, this is a DREAM, I tell ya!

Every time I leave there, I feel like Jaclyn Smith meets…

Channeling my inner Charlie's Angel thanks to Dee at Assembly...

Farrah Fawcett meets…

Channeling Farrah...

…Cindy Crawford. Wait, that’s dating myself, isn’t it? Oh well. I’m turning’ 36 in 16 days, people. What can I say?

Best of all, I love going and getting a relaxing scalp massage by Dee and then multitasking by sitting in the chair type-type-typing away on my pieces while I get my hair all gorgified for the evening! Yep, they have Wi-Fi, Goldilocks!!

Another tip? I multitaskby getting work done while Dee gorgifies me! Dee is AMAAAAAZING!

So I had to share with you guys that they’re having a Sparkle & Mingle holiday party tonight!! And – even better than that? They have a slew of holiday specials going on right now! Come on out tonight and find out all about ’em! I’ll be there with…you guessed it…jingle bells on!!

xoxo,
BF

BF Asks: How do you primp for a big night out?

MAILBOX MONDAY – Dear Dawn: Lash Extensions in Los Angeles

Posted on January 21, 2013 by BeautyFrosting

Dear Dawn,

Do you have a suggestion for where I can get good lash extensions in Los Angeles? I’d really appreciate it as I would LOVE to get some applied before my romantic Valentine’s vacation I have planned with my husband!

Thank you!
xoxo,
Farris P.

Dear Farris,

A romantic vacation! How fun! I must say I’m a little jealous. But, in spite of my jealousy, I am more than happy to help you in your quest for luscious lashes for your romantic rendez-vous!

Right before the holidays, I had amazing lashes applied by Kelly Lash.

Natural, gorgeous, sexy, REAL-looking lashes.

First, you need to understand what I was starting with:

My Lashes: BEFORE Kelly Lash extensions - YIKES!

So that’s what Kelly had to work with.

Let me tell you, I couldn’t have been more pleased.

The entire experience was so relaxing and Kelly has such a sweet demeanor and such a gentle touch that I fell soundly asleep. Like out!

After about an hour, I woke up with these fabulous, oh-so-natural and oh-so-gorgeous, lush lashes!

AFTER Kelly Lash Extensions - YES!!!!!

The lashes I've always wanted in no time at all!

Mine lasted about 3 weeks – and that’s quite a long time for me. With all of the makeup and skincare products I have to try on a daily basis, I was thoroughly impressed. And, once my Kelly lashes naturally shed, unlike some former negative lash experiences of yore, my lashes were healthy and back to normal. Ahem, and by normal, I mean my normal un-spectacular lashes.

So, right about now, you’re wondering how much this is gonna puncture our pocketbook.

Well, do have a surprise for you! Just call me Cupid!

Kelly Lash applications can be done in her home studio (which is what I opted for) for $250 for a full set and $100 for a fill or at your preferred place like home or office for a bit more ($350 for a full set, $150 for a fill).

But Kelly is such a fan of BeautyFrosting that she is giving everyone $100 off your preferred first lash application!!!! Woo-hoo!!! Just mention that you heard about Kelly Lash on BeautyFrosting and the deal is yours!

I personally loved going to her home studio because it was so relaxing!

You can even add on a wax, tint or a mask application while you have your lashes applied!

Thanks Kelly! And there she is...Kelly of Kelly Lash! Hello!

And, just FYI, Kelly uses super luxurious mink lashes. So natural! And soooo comfortable!

Mink lashes - how luxurious!

And here are her After Care Instructions that she sends home with you:

After Care Instructions from Kelly of Kelly Lash

So, try out Kelly for your romantic getaway lashes.

I can assure you that you will feel your beautiful best!

xoxo,
BF

Kelly Lash

www.KellyLash.com

(310) 990-8128