Urban Decay goodies....

AHHhhhhhh it's so hot here in NY...it's like 85 degrees in my house...killin' me.


I went to Sephora a couple of weeks ago- helping my step sister shop for a prom dress- she picked the first dress she tried on....of course its gorgeous. But I stopped into my favorite store to browse the UD section. So I think I've found the Holy grail of all mascaras. Big Fatty mascara, paired with UD eyelash primer potion is AMAZINGGGGG. GO out and buy it. NOW. ha ha ha


here's my video review... xoxox

Night and day, you are the one.

Did you get to see the Oscar's last night??? Man, I'm glad ABC decided to do the right thing and air the award show, they would have had noooo viewers! I love the Academy Awards, because they embody glamour and sophistication. Everyone looks impeccable,and I love that classic clean glamour. Kate Winslet has all that, I always love the way she's pulled together for an award show. I thought Sandra Bullock looked so classy, it was a great night for makeup!


Having trouble taking your day look and making it more sultry for night? It's really easy. Some tips: for shadow, add a some layers of a earthy browns and blacks to the outer "v" or "c" of your eye. Layering is extremely important to add depth and dimension to your look. Never just use one or two shadows! Add another coat or two of mascara and some liner will make your eyes stand out. Polish it off with some nude or clear gloss with a nude lip liner to help that gloss to stay put.


Want a more retro look? Red lips will always be in style. Of course keep the eyes simple with some winged eyeliner, or just some mascara.

Day look:



Night Look:

do you wear glasses???

Hey! So I'm near-sided, you too? wow. how about far-sided?...here are some helpful tips on how to accentuate those peepers no matter your eyewear situation....

For everyone that is far-sided....think simplicity...your eyes will appear bigger with your lenses, so just one coat of mascara should be great for you. If you wear liner, line your top lash line from inside corner to outside. This will give the illusion of a more almond shape eye.

If you're near sided, like me...you'll want to go a little heavier on the liner and mascara. Your eyes tend to appear smaller with your glasses on. Apply liner on the top lid from the center of the lash line, just above your pupil to the outside corner. This will definately open up those eyes and don't forget to curl those lashes!

what a pretty picture...

I thought this picture is pretty awesome. Pretty much describing how I feel about life right now. The a big open canvas, and I'm sitting back thinking, "Do I follow the road? or make a right and travel the road less taken?" There are so many exciting things coming up in my life- I'm applying to a Cosmetology school to get my esthetics license, I'm planning on going to the Makeup Show in NYC this spring, and I'm doing well at work. Not making enough money though, but, honestly, who is?

In up and coming posts I'll be reviewing some new products such as Revlon's Photoready foundation, a couple of Coastal Scents products that I've just ordered( and I'm super excited about) and some brushes. Some future products I'll be looking to pick up, a Urban Decay Alice and Wonderland palette, some UD 24/7 liners, and some MAC products. It's gonna be busy, so get ready :)))

Lot's of Hugs
<3 Laurie

a night out....first one in a long time!

Hiyaaaa

Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season, and the cold weather; my least favorite part of this time of year!
Here's a look I did the other night when I went out with a huge group of people had some fun!

Some of the products I used, 120 palette, MAC liner in Smolder, Sephora bronze liner, CG eyelight mascara in Black sapphire...

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Festivus, Happy Chanakuh!
<3 Laurie

All is Merry and Bright...

Ahh...the holidays. A time where people come together and celebrate all that they are grateful, thankful and happy to have. Even when times are tough, and the road ahead is blocked by obstacles, we still strive to give other people that warm, cozy feeling.

My family, crazy and dysfunctional, consists of some of the most generous souls I've ever seen. I work with some of the nicest people I've ever met. Even though working the holidays in retail is tough- as long as we make eachother laugh, we can get through the day. As long as I have my mom's smile, and the encouragement of my brothers,the laughter of my friends and co-workers- we can get through.

I hope everyone has a safe, happy, and fulfilling Holiday season...
<3 Laurie

my bridesmaid look- shimmery silver

This is a close up of my look for my brother's wedding- tutorial is up on youtube!
http://www.youtube.com/user/Laurina20

For this look I used a Stila smokey eye palette( beige, gray, and black) and silvers from my 88 shimmer palette. I kept it neutral with just some brown cream eye liner from Sonia Kashuk and a brown sephora eyeliner.


I will redo the look and take better pictures and upload laterrr!

<3