February 2009 archives

Chic Shopper Chick: Superbowl Stunner

February 27, 2009 by Jillian
Check out my latest post on the Chic Shopper Chic site:  A ‘how-to’ for Jennifer Hudson’s makeup at the Superbowl earlier this month! The post can be found here.

100th Post!: My Make-up @ the Bijules Fall 2009 Presentation

February 27, 2009 by Jillian
This picture is from the Bijules Fall 2009 presentation last week. I wanted to share the makeup I was wearing, but this image of me hanging a sequin lamae heart on the wall isn’t exactly the clearest.  This picture, taken after I cut the heart out of a giant gold tent, is one of the [...]

Fun Times at Sephora!

February 26, 2009 by Jillian
Yesterday I spent almost 2 hours inside a Sephora with my friend Jen.  I’m a makeup artist, she’s a beauty addict and together we’re TROUBLE when surrounded by so many options.  I’m pretty sure the sales people were overwhelmed by our presence as they watched us flutter around the store from one display to the [...]

Recessionista’s Know How to Stay Fab On the Cheap

February 25, 2009 by Jillian
These are difficult economic times, and I’m sure the last thing anyone has money for is a pricey spa treatment.  But, I’m a recessionista – And that means that I’m savvy enough to know how to get the benefits of a pricey spa treatment at home for a fraction of the price.  This recession is [...]

Get the Look: Queen Latifah at the 2009 Academy Awards

February 25, 2009 by Jillian
I love Queen Latifah.  Her office is down the street from my apartment, and everytime I see a car parked out front with tinted windows I swear it must be her.  I even think I saw her once:  She was driving, it was kind of dark out and the windows were tinted so it was [...]

Academy Awards 2009: A Roundup AND Tutorial!

February 24, 2009 by Jillian
Bella Sugar gets better with every award show.  Not only are they offering the best beauty roundup for this Sunday’s Academy Awards – But it’s complete with a tutorial! Go here to find out how to recreate some of the must have looks of the evening. My favorites:  Angelina Jolie, Alicia Keys, Natalie Portman, Kate [...]

THIS IS SO REAL, I CAN’T EVEN COME UP WITH AN APROPOS TITLE

February 20, 2009 by Jillian
Yesterday I met my make-up hero, Kabuki. It was surreal. I know there are many great artists out there – But to me, Kabuki is top of the tops.  I’ve loved his work since his days on Sex and The City in the late 90s, before I had any idea who he was or that [...]
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