Tarte Lipsurgence « Beauty Frosting

Yesterday in Los Angeles started out as normal as usual. I was working on my interview with Beth Stern for FabFitFun when – all of a sudden – catastrophe struck!

Scary!!!

Okay,I may be being the teensiest bit dramatic. Our power went out. For 8 hours.

Even the most precious Miss Ellie looks spooky in the dark!

Strong winds caused power outage in my happy neighborhood of Wilshire Vista. So what’s a computer-and power-dependent girl to do? Well, at first I panicked a bit. I have deadlines! How will I get my work done? How will I take my nightly bath? And then reality set in. Reality and impromptu blackout parties. Who knew a blackout could inspire so many social invites?

I usually eat clean during the week but with this “emergency”, my friends declared dinner and wine a must.

Then I glanced in the very dark mirror. Uh-oh. I was not prepared to be seen in public. My hair was unwashed, I was in wind shorts still from my workout and had not a speck of makeup on.

In dark times, you find out which beauty products really do bring the light and brighten you up. In this case, I was saved by Aloxxi Dry Shampoo, Bobbi Brown SPF 25 EXTRA Tinted Balm in Light to Medium, Trish McEvoy High Volume Mascara, Aerin Multi Color for Lips and Cheeks in 01 Natural and Tarte LipSurgence in Enchanted.

Power-outage-pretty? No problem!

These sweet superheroes allowed me to polish up enough in the dark to ready myself for dinner – and wine, of course - with friends. These products were easy to apply even in the dark and made me presentable enough for an impromptu evening out.

Applying Tarte LipSurgence in Enchanted in a dark bathroom

Tarte LipSurgence is a no-brainer because you don’t need a lip liner and you don’t even need a mirror, thanks to its creamy and precise tip. And since it washes off with water, Trish McEvoy High Volume Mascara was perfect when I had to take a bath and wash my face in the dark at midnight.

The Bobbi Brown tinted balm doesn’t need too much blending or precision and the same goes for the Aerin Multi Color which gives me a healthy tint without risk of applying too much color. And as for the Aloxxi dry shampoo? Well, it REALLY saved the day when it came to my 3-day-old hair.

So, I tip my hat to these Power outage pretty-uppers that prepared me for an impromptu party with friends out on the town last night!

xoxo,
BF

BF Asks: What beauty products could you apply in the dark?

When I was invited by Penelope Francis & Co. to the “Eat, Design, Love!” event during WestWeek at Aran Cucine at the Pacific Design Center, I was thrilled. You mean, three of my most favorite things all in one room with design, culinary and editorial gurus all contributing? Yes, yes, LOVE!! So who was at this lovely meeting of the minds? The dapper & divinely-inspired designer, Christopher Kennedy, the delightful designer Jiun Ho and champion chef Josiah Citrin of Melisse. All of the comfortable entertaining-themed banter was moderated by the enchanting Arianne Nardo of Interiors magazine.

When I arrived, I started with a glass of infused water. Always good to start with water when you know cocktails will be involved!

Cucumber & Citrus-infused Water at Eat, Design, Love!

I sat close to the stage and got an excellent view of dapper designer, Christopher Kennedy’s socks.

Christopher Kennedy's fabulous socks

His whole ensemble was just too much and yet I couldn’t get enough! Take Cary Grant, and marry him with Jimmy Stewart, and that’s the supreme style we’re talking about here. Lovely.

There were a few key entertaining notes that all of the panelists agreed upon.

1) Have plenty of food for it is a party sin to run out

2) Comfortable entertaining doesn’t necessarily mean casual entertaining

3) Always serve a signature cocktail (I abide by this)

Even at parties as an attendee. Here, I took my Spicy Jalapeño margarita “shot’ and poured it into my champagne…

it just seemed like the right thing to do. And, thus, my Cali-meets-Texan signature cocktail-of-the-day was born!

*And here’s a BF party tip. Always wear a lip color that stays on your lips, off your glass and brightens up your face in pics…without looking like a party clown!

Dawn McCoy, Arianne Nardo and Christopher Kennedy at Eat, Design, Love

Here, I am wearing Tarte’s Lipsurgence Matte Lip Tint in Lively.

And it never stopped doing its lively, lovely job!

Thank you to Penelope Francis & Co., Aran Cusine, PDC, WestWeek and the amazing panel for providing us all with a memorable, and delicious, afternoon!

xoxo,
BF

BF Asks: What is your signature cocktail? What lipstick never lets you down at a party?

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