American Woman

Was the theme for the MET Costume Gala (Metropolitan Museum Institute). The Gala is an opportunity for stars to dress boldly and be a designer muse for the evening. Some actresses and models and the occasional socialite join a particular designer as their guest of the night and wear a design often custom made for them by said designer.
This year's Gala was hosted by Oprah and Oscar de la Renta and the red carpet was, Glam at its best. While the theme of the night was " American Women: Fashioning a National Identity", the carpet was nothing short of fierce dresses, hair and makeup. Everyone looked amazing and the star couple power alone was insane.
I've picked a few of my favorites for overall look. You might notice a trend in some of the dress shapes that i've chosen. What can I say, I love Old hollywood












photos from People Magazine www.people.com

Lizzie McGuire grew up

There are a lot of Hollywood starlets whom I think more often than not look impeccable. They looks stylish from head to toe.
One of my FAVORITES is Hillary Duff. She's a tiny little thing but she always looks phenomenal so i decided to post some of my favorite makeup photos of her. Truth be told, I'd DIE to do her makeup one day down the road but more so than anything, its her makeup artist that I'm regularly inspired by, Chanel makeup artist, Rachel Goodwin.
Aside from being a Hollywood mogul, she's even engaged to a Canuck (Mike Comrie-his family owns the Brick) and sports a rock the size of my head (if you've never met me, i think i have an abnormally large head) and to make matters worse she has a bag/sunglasses/scarf collection that I would DIE for. For reals.

Oscar Beauties

I just wanted to share a few of my favorite Oscar looks for makeup & hair.  While the majority of Hollywood's A-list beauties looked stunning, I chose some that stood out to me and also because I'm partially biased (I heart Rachel McAdams and Sandra Bullock and would die of joy if I could do their makeup one day).  And Carey Mulligan is just adorable in a Mia Farrow kind of way.  I also LOVE her earrings.
What I loved about all 3 ladies was, their makeup and hair just made sense. Everything flowed beautifully. Sandra, in a stunning gold Marchesa dress with a bright raspberry lip, a defined eye and sleek hair was perfection. Rachel, with her gorgeous floral Elie Saab Haute Couture, a soft up-do and soft, yet defined makeup, looked heavenly. And Carey Mulligan, in a black Prada, with her pixie cut and chandelier earrings had very understated makeup that suited her exquisitely. These ladies exemplified what I felt was Oscar glamour at its finest.

 A few honorably mentions are Cameron Diaz, Demi Moore, Jennifer Lopez, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Penelope Cruz, and Miley Cyrus. 

My least favorite look was Nicole Richie.  I felt the makeup was more appropriate for the Grammy's.  She's a gorgeous girl and does fashion better than most people but she looks best to me when she's got less makeup on and has that glow that suits her so beautifully.  While the makeup itself was a perfect application, I felt the makeup and the girl didn't suit each other in the best way. I still love her though!

I hope you enjoy my favorite looks! Can't wait to see what next year will bring

All photos from www.instyle.com

The Naked Gold Man

The 2010 Academy Awards are tomorrow, Sunday March 7, 2010.  If you know anything about me, you know that I love watching awards.  The gowns, the hair, the MAKE UP!  I also love movies and root for my own favorites.  You better believe there will some of my favorite looks of the Oscars posted here so keep your eyes peeled!

It's all about the Gold

Lancome teamed up with Vancouver native, photographer and artist extraordinare Raphael Mazzuco along with his makeup artist wife Lisa Marie,  to create an amazing limited edition makeup box collection called Gold Fascination representing Canada's female athletes focused on winning Gold Medals at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics Games.  

Friday February 5th there will be a Red Carpet Fashionista Event at Studio 538 that you don't want to miss!

Check out the video of how the artwork came about:

GO CANADA!!!!....and Riversol!!!!

Some exciting news about the Olympics and about the fabulous skin care line RIVERSOL. Riversol is the EXCLUSIVE skin care line for the Canadian Olympic Skiing Teams. The athletes loved the lines, especially with how well protected their skin is due to the harsh weather conditions they endure with all their training and competing.

So when the Olympics Skiers are performing, don't forget to cheer them on and be impressed by how well maintained their skin is ;-)


GO CANADA GO!!!

New Year, New Resolutions!!

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday Season!!!!
Now that we are in 2010, I urge you all to make some skin care and makeup resolutions!! Such as: "I promise to wash off all my makeup before going to sleep" or " I am going to try new shades of eye shadows or lip glosses" or even "I promise to drink lots of water, exercise as often as I can, and treat my skin in luxurious products because it deserves to be treated as such".

Trust me, you ARE worth it now you've just got to stick to it.

Much love for a fabulous 2010!