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Saturday, June 16, 2012

The Makeup Show NYC 2012 - "Andy Warhol: The Factory" Cocktail Party

Right after The Makeup Show NYC 2012 Blogger Preview on May 12th, the festivities continued with a cocktail party spotlighting Andy Warhol: The Factory. During the party, guests viewed curated photo work and live makeup applications by celebrity makeup artists and photographers and the biggest, well-known brands in the industry.

- Kim Weling

Friday, June 15, 2012

The Makeup Show NYC Blogger Preview 2012

On Saturday, May 12th, the top beauty bloggers came together for The Makeup Show NYC Blogger Preview 2012. James Vincent, The Makeup Show's Director of Artistry and Education, walked us through his favorite products and brands, with an exclusive sneak peek at this year's show.

In this clip, James discusses his favorites from Ofra, Youngblood, Auraline Beauty, Smashbox and Mario Badescu.

More must-haves including Make Up For Ever's Aqua Cream and Aqua Shadow

James takes us through The Makeup Show Brush Line, featuring James Vincent set of brushes

Here's a list of most of the products James showcased during the blogger preview for Spring/Summer 2012. Some of these are already favorites of mine and the rest I can't wait to try!

- Birchbox - Gossip Girl edition for May - Downtown Book Party theme ($10)

- Kiss - i-ENVY Full Strip Lashes (Diva KPE21)

- Kevyn Aucoin - The Elegant Lip Gloss w/lip brush ($27) in Vesuvian

- Ellis Faas - Glazed Lips ($35) - L306

- Armour Beauty - Lip Gloss ($21) in After Hours

- Youngblood - lipstick in Tangelo ($19)

- Embryolisse - Essential Dry Skin Balm ($22)

- Sienna - Brow Shaper Duo in Blonde Duo, Brunette Duo and Ebony Duo and brush

- Smashbox - Limitless 15 Hour Cream Shadow ($19)

- Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics - Lip Tar in Butch and Pretty Boy ($14 each), Loose Colour in Nori and Foxfire ($12 each) and Primer ($25)

- Ofra - 3D loose Shadow Diamond Glitz ($19.90)

- Auraline Beauty - 15 Color Eyeshadow Palette - Smokey ($20)

- Anastasia Beverly Hills - Clear Waterproof Topcoat ($21)

- Mario Badescu Drying Lotion ($17)

- Menaji Skincare - Face & Body Scrub ($30) for men

- Cinema Secrets - Professional Brush Cleaner (2 oz for $8)

- Vitivia - Pro: Vitamin C10 capsules ($55)

- Bdellium Tools - Green Bambu Precision Kabuki

- Unii Cosmetics - UNII Palette ($27)

- Christine Valmy - Silver Collagen Mask ($13.50)

- Nature's Beauty(works) - Textured Towelettes ($5.99) for removing make up

- Graftobian Make-Up Co. - GlamourGrip(tm) HD Beauty Sponge in Rose Bud Lt. pink ($14.99)

- T3 - Tourmaline Ionic Brush

- Benefit Cosmetics - Raising Eyebrows book ($16.95) - guide to fabulous eyebrows

- Zuca Utility Pouch - Small ($15)

- Glamcor - Glamour First Impression Performance Primer ($45)

- Glamcor - Universal Insert Bag ($40)

- shop hautelook.com for beauty private sales with a $50 gift card

- Kim Weling

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Last Minute Father's Day Gifts 2012

If you're still looking for a last-minute Father's Day gift to pick up or ship out, take a look at my favorite picks:

Mercedes-Benz just launched their first fragrance for men - a woody, floral and fresh fragrance. The head note has a fresh burst of citrus and bergamot, with violet leaf absolute, bourbon pepper, nutmeg and galbanum at the heart of the fragrance. The woody base notes mix essences of cedar, vetiver and patchouli, giving the fragrance it's contrasts, nobility and masculinity. This luxurious fragrance is available as a 2.5 oz ($65) or 4.0 oz ($80) eau de toilette spray at lordandtaylor.com.

These eco-friendly, bifold Natty Professor wallets ($42) from jetsam.com are made from reconstructed vintage grey herringbone tweed suit coats. The wallets are inspired by the time-honored style of iconic male figures.

Sipping Stones is the perfect gift for whiskey lovers, chilling drinks without diluting the flavor for that true on the rocks taste. Each set comes with nine finely crafted grey cubes made from one hundred percent soapstone, a safe alternative to ice. The stones are non-porous, odorless and tasteless. They are meant to be stored in the freezer until you're ready to chill your beverage.

This is a must-have gift for anyone that loves to grill. The stainless steel Fire Wire Flexible Grilling Skewers can be bent into shape, allowing them to fit around other food or around the edge of a round grill. The tip acts as a handle and remains cool when you leave it off the grill. You can also marinate on the skewer in a bowl or bag. Fire Wire Flexible Grilling Skewers are available at major retailers such as bedbathandbeyond.com, as a 2-pack ($9.99) and at

williams-sonoma.com as a 4-pack ($15.99).