Happy 1st of July!

"In summer, the song sings itself. "

-William Carlos Williams

Ok, it's been a reaaaally long time (almost a year.... maybe longer...) since I've regularly posted on my blog.
No excuses, but let's just say I've kept myself pretty busy...

However, I have not forgotten my readers out there!!!
I sincerely apologize and want you to know that I HAVE been thinking about you!
SO, I hope that from this point on, I will be writing more regularly.
I have lots of experiences, tips and tricks, and other randomness to share~*

Summer is here, and I hope you are able to take advantage of the sunshine, the different bodies of water there are (whether it be a sprinkler, pool, lake,ocean or whatever form of water you can find), fireworks and fireflies, ice cream/ice pops/gelato/smoothies and all the other yummy frozen treats, and of course the longer nights!!!


So put on those flip flops, embrace the heat wave by doing whatever u have to do to cool off, and enjoy the sun and air of laziness that floats around while you can!

"Then followed that beautiful season... Summer...
Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; 
and the landscape lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood."
-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

*~ Have a Beautiful Day! ~*

Every Day Is Earth Day: Week 17

"We shall require a substantially new manner of thinking if mankind is to survive. " 

-Albert Einstein 

The Makeup Show LA 2012

SATURDAY MARCH7 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

SUNDAY MARCH 18 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Makeup Show LA will continue to grow and deliver the largest PRO ONLY
driven beauty event in Los Angeles, California!

Join us at The Makeup Show as the top industry artists and pro-driven companies present the newest products, seminars, forums and hands-on workshops. We’ll deliver the same pro-driven, artistically inspired, celebratory energy of The Makeup Show to the west coast, and bring together your top brands and inspirational artists and educators for two amazing days of community, career and craft building. Check out the fresh looks of the upcoming season. Learn about the newest lines and product launches. Explore makeup workshops and discover school programs. Network with your peers. Develop new relationships with the companies that make the industry tick.

It’s the west coast must-attend event for all professionals in the business of makeup and beauty!

The Makeup Show L.A. is THIS weekend 3/17-18 at the


California Market Center
110 East 9th Street (between S. Main Street and S. Los Angeles Street)
Los Angeles, CA 90071 


So much to learn with all day seminars, tons of business forums and hands on workshops, and lots of shopping  (Bring your money.... you can skip a meal or two!)


It's an event worth going to that only comes once a year. Don't miss out!!!!


Hope to see you there!  
(Come say hello at the Make Up For Ever booth!)

*~ Have a Beautiful Day! ~*

How Does It Taste? -Mark Nepo

I recently read a story from Mark Nepo's Book of Awakening (Oprah approved!!!) that I loved and have been sharing with my friends.

For my first post of 2012 (HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!), I would also like to share it with you.

"How Does It Taste?"

Every Day Is Earth Day: Week 16

"On Spaceship Earth there are no passengers;

Everybody is a member of the crew.

We have moved into an age in which everybody's activities affect everybody else."

-Marshall McLuhan

Trish McEvoy Brush Bath

Everyone that has worked with me or knows me knows that I'm kind of obsessed with brushes.
To be more specific, I'm really anal about brush maintenance.
Many a people have received my look of horror when they tell me that they have never washed their brushes.

I recently discovered a new product to add to my beauty arsenal.
It's made brush washing a lot easier, quicker, and a much nicer experience.

I present to you

Trish McEvoy Brush Bath

Trish's high performing Brush Bath is a gentle shampoo for brushes of all kinds,

powerfully formulated to break down makeup collected in brushes whether powder or cream.

Brush Bath will add years of use to your investment in fine brushes.

Retail Price: $20- 4 oz.

Every Day Is Earth Day: Week 15

"It is our collective and individual responsibility to protect and nurture the global family,

to support its weaker members and to preserve and tend to the environment in which we all live."

-Dalai Lama

*~ Happy Halloween 2011 ~*

It's Halloween! It's Halloween!

The moon is full and bright

And we shall see what can't be seen
On any other night.

Skeletons and ghosts and ghouls,
Grinning goblins fighting duels,
Werewolves rising from their tombs,
Witches on their magic brooms.

In masks and gown we haunt the street
And knock on doors for trick or treat.
Tonight we are the king and queen,

For oh tonight it's Halloween! 

-Jack Prelutsky







"I'm a Bag Lady!"

 



*~ Have a Boooootiful Day! ~*





   *All makeup by Make Up For Ever .
The Make Up For Ever Academy opens in NYC on January 2012*

 

Make Up For Ever Sunday Seminar Series- Fall/Winter 2011

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Every Day Is Earth Day: Week 14

"It has to do with keeping things in balance.

                               It's like the spirits have made a deal with us. We're on our own.

  The spirits have been good enough to let us live here and use the utilities, and we're saying:

                                                            We know how nice you're being.

                             We appreciate the rain, we appreciate the sun, we appreciate the deer we took.

                                                          Sorry if we messed up anything.
                                          You've gone to a lot of trouble, and we'll try to be good guests."

-Barbara Kingsolver

Your Relaxation Rx- Mind/Body Alternatives to Common Problems

"It is amazing how much crisper the general experience of life becomes

when your body is given a chance to develop a little strength"

-Frank Duff

Life can be rough. 
It can bring about a lot of different ailments.
So many people are stressed out, overworked/underpaid, tired, and achy.

It's easiest to take some medication to help with your ailments, but I believe it's better to get to the source of the problem to try and fix it instead of just masking it.

Here are some tips for some alternative methods to a few common health problems from Self Magazine:

Hurricane iRene.....

The past few days, I've been getting lots of texts about all the trouble "I'm" causing in the North East this weekend.
Yes, the irony...

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it won't be so bad... but better to be safe than sorry.

If you live in the North East, here is some of the latest information about all the public transportation closings, evacuations and what not that you should be aware of for Hurricane iRene.

Everyone~ stay safe!
Those iRene's are nothing but trouble!!!  ;)

Every Day Is Earth Day: Week 13

"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself"

-Andy Warhol

Makeup Testing Tips From The Pros At Allure

When people come to me to find new makeup, I always recommend testing it out before buying it.

I also highly recommend using the products correctly when trying things out (i.e. test foundation on your face, eyeshadow on your eyes). 
Just make sure to wipe the makeup clean and be sanitary.

There are some people who don't like to try on makeup before buying it.

For those people,  here are a few tips on the best ways to shop for beauty products from an online Allure article.

Every Day Is Earth Day: Week 12

"There is hope if people will begin to awaken that spiritual part of themselves,

that heartfelt knowledge that we are caretakers of this planet."

-Brooke Medicine Eagle