March 2009 archives

Brush Cleaning Basics: A Dirty Brush Will Give You Zits

You MUST do this.  MUST. I clean my brushes regularly – Both my own personal brushes, as well as the set of brushes I use professionally. I just assumed everyone did this since it makes so much sense to do so.  Brushes touch product, brushes touch your face which has natural oil – Basically, brushes [...]

Awesome 80s by Debra

These images are courtesy of Debra: I got Debrah these fabulous loose pigment shadows, at The Make-up Show two years ago.  They are from Naked Cosmetics and come in a little tower with 6 different colors.  Debra is wearing the “shock effect” collection. The great thing about Naked powders, is that you can use them [...]

R.I.P: Mac Blush in Prism

I killed this blush.  KILLED IT. I don’t do this very often.  Mostly because I have so much makeup (and I’m not talking about my professional kit, I’m referring to my own personal collection), AND I’m obsessed with new product.  Usually my ADD kicks in after I use something a few times which keeps me [...]

Eyeliner Modeled After Mont Blanc Pens? Fact or Fiction?

Usually I’m pretty good at being in the know about anything and everything beauty related. But, occasionally someone around me hears about a cool product and puts me on to something I hadn’t even noticed.  Such is the case with a particular eyeliner from the French cosmetic line Le Metier. My friend Charles claims that [...]

Chic Shopper Chick: 5 Minutes to Fabulous

I have a new post up at Chic Shopper Chick – A must read for anyone who thinks it’s impossible to squeeze a make-up routine into a hectic morning.  By incorporating 3 easy steps into your morning, I promise you’ll look pulled together in 5 minutes or less! Here’s how!

More Chaos Mag: Louisa Louisa

Chaos Mag: Brooklyn Boys

Chaos Mag Issue 2.  Photos: Marley Kate.  Styling: Allison Miller.  Grooming: Me!