Mickey's Girl 2012 Summer Lookbook

  

I had the pleasure of working with Mickey's Girl for their Summer 2012 Lookbook. Enjoy! xo.

Mickey's Girl: www.mickeysgirl.com
Melody Melikian Photography: www.melodymelikianphotography.com

Tip du Jour: INGLOT Gel EyeLiner

I was missing in action for a bit, but I'm finally back and ready to rock and roll! Here we go...
After much testing with different brands of waterproof eye liners, I have FINALLY found an eyeliner that does not move or smear! I cannot tell you how unbelievably well this eyeliner stays put. I know a lot of brands manufacture "waterproof" gel liners or "waterproof" eye pencils and don't actually perform as promised. I've gone through various methods of testing this eyeliner (including testing in heat, and of course, testing with water), and I was not disappointed! INGLOT is the brand and Matte Collection AMC Eyeliner Gel is the name. At only $12, this product is ideal for those of you who love to wear your eyeliner morning to night, without having to worry about maintaining it. AND, it doesn't hurt your wallet. Genius! Pair this product with an angle brush for application, and voila you are set!

This product can be purchased online at www.inglotcosmetics.com or at Nigel Beauty Emporium in Burbank, CA.

Favorite Makeup Oscar Spotlight: Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez did luminosity and fierce eye makeup justice at the Oscar's last night. She looked glamorous, flawless and radiant! Her daring eye makeup contoured her eyes and gave that deep, smokiness without the heaviness that colors can sometime portray when creating a smokey eye effect. This goes to show that fierce eye makeup can indeed be dressed with a gown for a black tie event and look just perfect! I love that the lips were kept nude with a pop of gloss and her cheeks were contoured for the overall golden, luminous effect that she is so notorious for. You too can attain Jennifer Lopez's glow and radiance with Giorgio Armani's Fluid Sheer. With a range of five shades, this product is brilliant and is definitely a must have. If you want to achieve what most of us like to call the "J-Lo Glow," this product will help you do just that. Add a drop (or two) in your foundation before applying, or wear it alone. Remember, with Giorgio Armani beauty products, a little goes a long way!  Xo!

Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer: $59

Collection Alert: YSL Spring 2012

Beautifully created by Lloyd Simmonds for Yves Saint Laurent. Colorful, fresh, and sweet. What girl doesn't want to add such a vibrant array of brights to their collection of makeup? Yes Please! 
 

Ombres 5 Lumieres: $56-$58

Candy Palette: $65

Rouge Volupte Perle: $34

Golden Gloss: $30

Voile de Blush: $30

Off the Runway: Giorgio Armani Luce Spring 2012

Pretty Pastels, Shimmer and Light...

Images courtesy of www.Vogue.com
Makeup: Linda Cantello for Giorgio Armani Beauty
Hair: Franco Gobbi

Tip du Jour: Real Techniques by Samantha Chapman

I really love to use products and brushes on clients that feel great on their face. Everyone knows that having to sit through a full-face makeup application may take some time, so for the client, comfort is key. I am thrilled to share with you all my new makeup brush obsession of the moment, Real Techniques by Samantha Chapman. Samantha Chapman is a Youtube makeup guru, part of the Pixiwoo duo and she has used her expertise to develop brushes that are high quality and professional without the high price tag! At an absolutely affordable price (under $10 dollars each!), the brushes are made out of Taklon bristles, which is a synthetic fiber made from polyester. My favorite part: the brushes are cruelty-free! These brushes are soft, comfortable, and most importantly, they grab onto product brilliantly. You can find the Real Techniques collection exclusively at ULTA. Xo!

Tip du Jour: Giorgio Armani "Face Fabric"

Ladies, for those of you who have been inquiring about a foundation that is lightweight and build-able, sans the thickness and creaminess, the Beauty Gods have answered yours (and my) prayers! Let me introduce to you the most exquisite lightweight foundation on the market, Giorgio Armani Face Fabric Second Skin Nude Makeup. I mean, is there anything this brand produces that isn't short from mere perfection? The name of this product holds absolutely true because the feel of the foundation in itself is silky, smoothe, and fabric-like. Visualize a silk fabric brushing against your skin. LOVE! The application of this heaven- sent is easy and really gives you a lot of working room to apply in areas that might need more coverage. Might I add that blending is a breeze!

In most cases, I love to apply primer before foundation for that "porcelain" feel and look, but with this product, you don't need the extra product on your face. You can get away with just foundation because it's texture already has the porcelain-like effect! A lot of people do compare this foundation to a tinted moisturizer because of how lightweight it is, perfect for every day use. Although this product is absolutely phenomenal, I do have to say that if you naturally have really dry skin (without weather conditions taken into consideration), this product might not be right for your skin type. For those ladies with the really dry skin, if you are dying to try this product, my recommendation would be to really moisturize your skin well with a hydrating moisturizer before applying this product!

Ladies, if you want to purchase any Giorgio Armani Products make sure you go see Stella at the Nordstrom Glendale Armani Counter. Tell her Arpine sent you and she will take good care of you gals! xoxo!