A new trend?

All of a sudden magazine have been popping up with models and stars on the covers without makeup or retouching. It's so great to see these real women being real. I love that they aren't afraid to to show who they really are.

Heidi Klum in People Magazine's Most Beautiful People 2010 issue, no makeup and no retouching included. She still looks gorgeous.


Britney Spears posed for a new Candie's ad and didn't want any retouching. When retouching was done she decided to release the unretouched photos herself. I think she looks great without retouching. Kudos to you, Britney!

Jessica Simpson posed for the cover and a photo spread in Marie Claire Magazine without makeup and zero retouching. "I don't have anything to prove anymore,” Simpson told the magazine. “What other people think of me is not my business.”


Photo Sources: Shine on Yahoo! and JustJared

I heart True Blood!

I love True Blood. It's one of my favorite shows. I've read all the Sookie Stackhouse books. I have been waiting so patiently, ok, impatiently for the third season. After seeing the new promotional posters I'm even more excited!







Source: YahooTV!

Butterfly Dress

These Monarch Butterfly dresses by Luly Yang are so stunning. I want to wear one and dance through a meadow.




Luly Yang Butterfly Dress

Chanel Summer 2010 Makeup

LES POP-UP DE CHANEL

Fresh new hues for lips and nails. Vibrant colors, including neon pink, coral and turquoise will complement bronzed skin.

I'm loving the light aqua nail polish, Nouvelle Vague. I think that may have to be my summer go-to nail color!



Soleil Tan de CHANEL - Moisturizing Bronzing Powder

Rouge Allure - Luminous Satin Lip Colour
Super - Rose
Genial - Coral

Aqualumiere - Sheer Colour Lipshine
Bondi - Light Copper

Aqualumiere Gloss - High Shine Sheer Concentrate
Bondi Beach - Rise Gold

Gloss Fluo de CHANEL - Brilliant Lip Shine
Laser - Pink
Pop - Coral

Levres Scintillantes - Glossimer
Bikini - Soft Pink

Le Vernis - Nail Colour
Mistral - Soft Pink
Riveria - Intense Pink
Nouvelle Vague - Turquoise

These will be available in May 2010
More info at Chanel.com

Belle du Jour by NARS

I love NARS cosmetics. They are famous for their Orgasm blush because it is a universally flattering shade that will never go out of style. That's how I think of NARS products: TIMELESS!

Their new collection for Summer 2010 is no exception. It was created by NARS Founder and Creative Director, François Nars. He drew inspiration from his longtime muse Catherine Deneuve’s portrayal of Sèverine in the movie Belle de Jour.



Model: Amber Valletta



Catherine Deneuve in Belle du Jour
Source: imdb.com



Cream Blush - Enchanted (Soft-peach)

Cream Eyeshadow Duo - Burn It Blue (Iridescent ocean blue / turquoise)

Cream Eyeshadow - Cayenne (Spicy, deep brown)

Lipstick - Love Devotion (Sheer guava)

Lipgloss - Coup de Coeur (Sheer apple-brandy)

Multiple - Lamu Fresh (glazed apricot)

Nail Lacquer - Versailles (Opalescent, champagne-gold)




Available May 2010

See more at narscosmetics.com

Cake Spy

I love this blog. Cake Spy

Based in Seattle, WA. They say they are a "Dessert Detective Agency dedicated to seeking sweetness (literally) in everyday life." It was started by Jessie Oleson, a freelance writer and illustrator.

Check out their adorable artwork.





Love the Twilight Cuppie


They also sell products with their awesome artwork on it!

I'm going to get the Cupcakes and Bacon Checkbook Cover...



See more at http://www.cakespy.com/

I heart cupcakes!

Especially cartoon cupcakes! Aren't these little guys adorable? I wish I could make cupcakes like these. Yum!













Credits - From top -
Puccho cupcakes: Cupcakes Take the Cake
L'il Cuppie cupcakes inspired by the artwork of Cakespy: Bakerella
Hello Kitty cupcakes: Cupcakes Take the Cake
Garfield cupcakes: Bakerella
Robot cupcakes: Cupcakes Take the Cake
Pokemon cupcakes: Aeropause

Welcome!

This is my first post on my new blog about beauty, fashion, and all other fun things in life.
Here's a little background on me and why I am starting this blog.

I love makeup and was a makeup artist for over 9 years. I have a California esthetician's license but I now consider myself retired from the beauty industry. I only help friends with their makeup now but I'm still obsessed with makeup, fashion, shoes and beauty in general.

I got married in December 2009 and I am still obsessed with weddings.

I love books and reading, computers, internet, baking, animals, coffee, movies, games and so much more.

I see things that I love everyday and I have to share my obsessions somewhere so, here it goes. I hope that anyone who reads this blogs enjoys what they see.