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Getting Holiday Party Pretty in a Pinch with Charlotte Tilbury and Blowpro

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A few weeks ago, I was expected to attend a Shoe Dazzle event at The London in 2 hours but had been running all over town, makeup-free with post-spin class hair.

Well, this would not do.

But what’s a girl to do with less than 2 hours to appear showered, polished and pretty amongst the LA tastemaker elite?
Well, I headed straight to Nordstrom at The Grove to get primped and prettied by the hair experts at Blowpro and my new fave, Charlotte Tilbury.

Getting Holiday Party Pretty with Charlotte Tilbury

This might be the first time you’ve heard about Charlotte Tilbury, but I can assure you it won’t be the last. Especially not on this site. My plan is to show you each one of Charlotte’s featured looks, so you will go get this magic, er – I mean, makeup for yourself. Think Victoria’s Secret model meets screen siren, because Charlotte’s responsible for much of their makeup!

On this particular day, I opted for what has become my evening staple makeup look this season –  The Dolce Vita. La Quanna Chong, education & training director at Charlotte Tilbury, applied the Dolce Vita shadow palette ($52) and I was hooked. There’s even the best makeup tutorial I’ve seen in ages, explaining exactly how to do it at home. Best part? You get to dip your fingers into glitter!

These pretty products prettified my face, thanks to Charlotte Tilbury!

Pictured above are the products featured on me, all by Charlotte Tilbury: WonderGlow Instant Soft-Focus Beauty Flash Primer ($52) , Dolce Vita Luxury Palette ($52), The Retoucher ($32),  Lip Lustre in Bardot Beige ($22), Cheek To Chic in The Climax ($40), Brow Lift in Brooke ($29) and Full Fat Lashes in Glossy Black ($29).

Charlotte, I have not been this excited about a makeup line since Trish McEvoy in 1995 when I was 17 years old. I’m not exaggerating here, folks. Stay tuned for many a post on all of Charlotte’s products I love.

After I got all dolled up with Charlotte and La Quanna, I headed right down the aisle of Nordstrom Beauty to Blow at Nordstrom by BlowPropro.

Getting coiffed by Blow at Nordstrom by Blow Pro

Um, have you been to Blowpro? It’s a blowout bar right in Nordstrom! Heaven!! You can get your dress, grab your tights, try on some shoes, get your makeup done, and then get your hair coiffed all in under 2 hours! Perfect for busy ladies like us this holiday season!

Blow at Nordstrom by BlowPro gave me a gorgeous blowout and I walked out feeling fresh, fierce and like a million bucks…

 

Coiffed and all dolled up with somewhere to go!

which was just perfect for an event, where I ended up posing on a chess board.

Check. Mate. (at The London WeHo)

Check. Mate.

All dolled up with my girl, Orly Shani, from E!

 

xoxo,
BF

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I’M LOVING…Hourglass Cosmetics Notorious Nude Collection

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I have to admit something.

It’s been a while since I rocked a true, naughty, nude-hued lip. You know the kind…that Brigitte Bardot-turned-Kim Kardashian nude lip that looks soooo sexy on other women but sometimes leaves you feeling like your lips are naked?!

So, imagine my delight when I found the holy grail of nude lipstick simply by attending a party in Venice.
Hourglass Cosmetics hosted a fab fête to launch their new Notorious Nude collection.

Hourglass Notorious Nude Launch Party at their headquarters in Venice

With their selection of 6 seeeeeeexxxxyyy shades of Femme Nude Lip Stylo ($30), they promise that you’ll never have to search for the perfect nude again. The search is over.

The search for the perfect nude is now over...but it's still so fun to look!

 

Like many people, I always worry that nude lipstick will wash me out in pictures but that is simply not a concern when you don these Hourglass notorious nude shades. I tend to switch back and forth between the Nude Lip Stylo #2 (a Honey Beige)…

"Dawning" Hourglass Femme Nude Lip Stylo in #2 (a honey beige)

 

and the Nude Lip Stylo #4 (a pink beige).

"Dawning" Hourglass Femme Nude Lip Stylo in #4 (a pink beige)

I love the Hourglass Femme Nude Lip Stylo formula because it glides on super satiny and smooth leaving me with a semi-matte, well-covered pout. Never drying, this formula leaves my lips polished and pretty and perfect for those pouty moments that sometimes arise.

If you want to step it up a bit, pair it with a deeper nude or bronzy-pink lip liner…which I did here:

"Dawning" the Hourglass Femme Nude Lip Stylo in #4 (the pink beige) and a bronzey lip liner

 

Want to dim it down a bit, just add a little shimmering nude gloss like Hourglass Extreme Sheen High Shine Lip Gloss in Verse ($28).

With a little Verse on top of my Femme Nude Lip Stylo, I'm rockin' a serious nude lip while writing at The Peninsula

 

While the search may be over with this holy grail of nude lipcolor now on the market, it doesn’t mean that we won’t still enjoy the search every now and then. It’s okay to flirt with lipsticks when you’re in a serious relationship, isn’t it? And by serious relationship, I mean my love affair with Hourglass Femme Nude Lip Stylo, of course…

 

xoxo,
BF

BF Asks: Are you sold on rocking the perfect nude lip?

New Product I’m Loving: Vani-T 3-Step Sexy & Sweet Nude Lip

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I love being the bearer of good news!
Especially when it’s good news that involves introducing you lovelies to a new brand!
Well, it’s not exactly “new” but it’s new to me and I bet it will be new to some of you too.

I was recently introduced to Vani-T Mineral Cosmetics by a few friends in my office.

Besides my trusted friends, many other “famous friends” love to be vain with Vani-T: Jennifer Aniston, Victoria Beckham, Rhianna, Cameron Diaz, Claudia Schiffer, Denise Richards, Kim Kardashian and a list that’s just too long to mention here!

Usually, I’m a little skeptical of mineral makeup. I think of layering and swirling and blending and brushing and tapping and by the end of the directions, I feel like people are exhausted and look like they have copious amounts of makeup on. Cakey for a cake=Bueno but cakey for a face = No Bueno.

But this is not the kind of mineral makeup that  Vani-T bakes up.

It’s eco-glam as it’s cruelty-free (no animal testing), paraben & mineral oil-free and really, free of anything bad for you. In fact it says no to everything except the good, organic stuff our skin and bodies needs. Isn’t that nice for a change?

Imagine my sweet delight when I tried Vani-T for the first time and found myself looking into the mirror thinking, “Whoa! I’ve got Angelina Jolie meets Kim Kardashian lips!!”

Vani-T sweet & sexy lips!

Vani-T sweet & sexy lips!

By the way, as a single lady, that’s a GOOD THING. A sexy thing! Whether you like or dislike those ladies, I don’t think anyone can say they’re not sexy.

Especially since those gorgeous ladies are embraced by Brad Pitt and Kanye West.

So I’ll take it!

If you want those gorgeous Kim Kardashian meets Angelina Jolie lips, I highly recommend you try the BeautyFrosting 3-Step Vani-T lip.

Vani-T Lip Swatches

1 ) Vani-T Lip Definer in Nude: I love a good bronzey nude lip liner. And this one defines, is blendable and looks natural. It preps the lip for the sex appeal ahead.

2 ) Vani-T Mineral Lip Color in Frisky Business: The neo-classical nude. A caramely, buttery beige that’s as moisturizing and smoothing as it is sexy. Infused with Vitamin E, Coconut Oil and Aloe Extract, you’re left with smooth, hydrating, longwearing lip color.

3) Vani-T Mineral Lip Glaze in Frisky Business: A kissable, peachy caramel nude that glides on the lips effortlessly. A faint French powder scent makes it even more indulgent. It is so UBER-hydrating – so much so that we were shocked – that your lips actually FEEL BETTER after wearing it!

Another reason I love Vani-T lipstick?

It’s my favorite lipstick packaging ever.

Check out the super glam, girly crystal packaging.
It’s a lipstick fit for Marilyn Monroe! Or for those of us who like to feel a little more like Marilyn when we’re primping.

Crystal-encased lipstick

Fit for Marilyn: Crystal-encased lipstick by Vani-T

Here’s what I’m thinking, girls. This is the PERFECT gift for a bride, bridesmaid, graduate, birthday girl, mom-to-be or favorite glam puss in your life.

Just look how great this tube of Vani-T looks on my vanity:

Vani-T on my vanity

Vani-T on my vanity

It’s a glam gift that won’t break the bank!

And is there anything more gorgeous than that?

Get your Vani-T lips here: Shop Vani-T 

xoxo,
BF

BF Asks: What’s your favorite lipstick packaging?