Beauty Buzz: Sliding Dior

What's that you say? Dior fans, feast your eyes on Dior's new sliding eye shadow compacts! They slide - woohoo! (Video only available until January 12!)

UPDATE :Beauty News: Black Friday Deals In Canada??!

UPDATE: Beaute Cosmetics is also doing Black Friday deals! 30% off!

UPDATE: A Canadian favourite, Face Atelier is also giving a Black Friday discount of 30%!

Who's shopping Black Friday deals tomorrow? You no longer have to drive across the border to score some amazing deals - well at least for beauty products. Sephora Canada is letting us beauty junkies indulge in their Friday-only deals! Purchase your favourite products for only $12! I know right? Limited quantities only and I'm not sure if it's only on select brands.

I can just see the line-ups now...fortunately for me I can't stand line ups. Do I really need anything? No, but I have been wanting tarte's Lip Service LE LipSurgence collection - anyone in Toronto want to pick it up for me??

What's on your list?

www.sephora.com

La Vie en Rose Special 20% Off For Their Favourite Bloggers And Our Readers!

It's nice when brands show their appreciation for bloggers. Unlike magazines, most of us don't get paid to write about beauty products. We do it because we love it.

La Vie en Rose has created a special Blog Fan Facebook tab for bloggers and their readers to enjoy 20% off regular priced merchandise including all the new Christmas styles! It is exclusively on-line and for Canadian shoppers only (sorry to my U.S. and International readers!).

The promo will run now until November 12 so hurry and get your Christmas shopping started! I've had a special preview of their Christmas items - very cute stuff! To access the special promo, you must 'Like' the La Vie en Rose Facebook page to access the promo code. 

http://www.facebook.com/lavieenrose?sk=app_17291228946780

Enjoy! Thank you La Vie en Rose!

www.lavieenrose.com

UPDATE: Beauty News: IMATS Is Almost Here In Toronto!!

UPDATE: Promos Added

I added the prices to the special promos and HD Blushes were added! The MUFE booth is always crowded with people. I haven't been able to buy anything from the booth because of the crowds but that is about to change this year! Favourites: HD Blush, Aqua Creams, Aqua Liners, HD Primer.

Floriane David, Director of Education at the MAKE UP FOR EVER Academy in NYC will be doing body painting demos on Saturday Nov 12th between 12-3pm. She will also be hosting a seminar on Sunday Nov 13th at 11:30am.

Special Promos: 

1. $130 ($230 value) with the purchase of any 5 HD Foundations

2. $90 ($160 value) with the purchase of any 5 HD Concealers
3. $49 ($87 value) with the purchase of any 3 HD Blushes
4. $61 ($108 value) with the purchase of any 3 Full Cover
5. $74 ($131 value) with the purchase of any 3 Perfect Primers
6. $125 ($213 value) with the purchase of 10 eyeshadows Palette
7. $81 ($144 value) 15 Lipstick Palettes
8. $165 ($293 value) Brush Kit - 9 Brushes

The name "Eve Pearl" is a name that is well-known in the makeup industry. Emmy award winning makeup artist, Eve Pearl, and her team will be at IMATS Toronto and they have some amazing deals for us fans!!

Enjoy 60% off all their products! How phenomenal is that??

And they will have their popular makeup artist must-have, Thumb Palette! It's a genius product if you're applying makeup on other clients especially if you're clumsy like me. I don't know how many times I've dropped my palette! I will definitely be picking this up.

And for the first time in Toronto, the brand will be featuring their HD Liquid Foundation! Oil Free, Fragrance Free, Paraben Free, Water Free, Petrolatum Free and Cruelty Free!

Photo Source: www.imats.net

Can you feel the excitement in the air?? IMATS is descending on Toronto November 12-13!! In 11 days, I will be shopping my favourite brands, listening and learning from the best of the best in the industry, and most importantly connecting with all my fellow makeup artists and beauty bloggers! It really is like a reunion. If you haven't experienced IMATS yet, you must! It's not only open to makeup pros but to all you makeup lovers! 

When: November 12-13

Where: Toronto Congress Centre, North Hall H
650 Dixon Road
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:  Saturday, (General admission) 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, (General admission) 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Buy Tickets: Click here.

List of Exhibitors: Click here.

List of Speakers: Click here.

IMATS is a place to learn about new products and new makeup techniques. It's also a great place to score on amazing discounts. IMATS is my favourite place to stock up on quality brushes at insanely affordable prices! Here are some special promos from some of my favourite brands. To view more, check out my friend Arianne from Glitter Geek's page here!

The MUFE booth is always crowded with people. I haven't been able to buy anything from the booth because of the crowds but that is about to change this year! Favourites: HD Blush, Aqua Creams, Aqua Liners, HD Primer.

Floriane David, Director of Education at the MAKE UP FOR EVER Academy in NYC will be doing body painting demos on Saturday Nov 12th between 12-3pm. She will also be hosting a seminar on Sunday Nov 13th at 11:30am.

Special Promos: 

1. 50% discount with the purchase of any 5 HD Foundations

2. 50% discount with the purchase of any 5 HD Concealers
3. 50% discount with the purchase of any 5 Uplights
4. 50% discount with the purchase of any 5 Aqua Liners
5. 50% discount with the purchase of a Brush Kit

In addition, everything is 40% off!

Face Atelier is my go-to foundation! I love stocking up on their foundations. But this year I really want to try Facade, their lip/cheek stain which they will be debuting in Toronto! They will also be introducing their Ultra Matte too. 40% off for professional makeup artists.

What do I not love from CoverFX! If you're looking for some serious coverage be sure to visit CoverFX! I also love their primers. 

General show special: $70.00(value $165) - 1 Cover FX Trio, 1 Conceal
FX, 1 SkinPrep FX, #160 brush

Special for the Pro's- for the artists that want it all. The last day
special for $195.00 (value over $300): 16 pro pots (8 light to medium
and 8 medium to dark), Setting FX light 6.5gr, Matte FX Medium, SkinPrep FX,
#160 brush
Pro Pot Shades:

C - 10, 30, 50, 60

E - 0, 20, 40, 60

M - 20, 30, 50, 80 

B - 0,15, 25, 45

Other brands to check out: Crown Brush (amazing brushes), Alcone (for sponges, wands), yaby, temptu (for airbrushing),  Eve Pearl, Kett Cosmetics, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, and Zuca (the only makeup kit to have!). 

To read past posts of IMATS Toronto click here. I will be attending the Saturday show and hope to catch Eve Pearl's Flawless Bride seminar at 2:30 pm! I look forward to seeing some familiar faces and saying "hi" to some new ones!

Beauty News: M.A.C. Bloggers' Obsession To Sell Exclusively Online!

M.A.C. really loves bloggers even when our opinions are brutally honest. They strategically created an exclusive line with nine beauty bloggers from all around. How amazing is that? And one of the bloggers just happens to be fellow Canadian beauty blogger, Lesley Ellen of Lipstick, Powder, 'N Paint - way to represent Ellen!

If you ever dreamed of creating a makeup line you can live vicariously through these bloggers! What do you think of the line?

Lesley Ellen (www.lipstickpowdernpaint.com) 

"Parisian Skies", a muted grey blue

Probably my favourite and not just because Ellen made it! I just love anything to do with Paris and the colour is beautiful!

Lianne Farbes (www.themakeupgirl.net)

"Hocus Pocus", dark sooty grey with silver pearl

Christine Mielke (www.temptalia.com)

"Jealousy Wakes", seething emerald green with teal and gold pearl

Amber Katz (www.beautybloggingjunkie.com)

"Sparkle, Neely, Sparkle!", a deep rusty brown with champagne coloured sparkle

Patrice Yursik (www.afrobella.com)

"All of My Purple Life", deep purple grape with subtle sparkle

Lily Nima (www.beautymaverick.com)

"Caqui", persimmon orange

Karen Monterichard (www.makeupandbeautyblog.com)

"Evolution Revolution", a warm peachy pink with subtle purple, green, and blue micro glitter

Aileen De Los Angeles (www.theshadesofu.com)

"Sonoran Rain", deep coral red with gold and silver pearl

Wendy Lam (www.nitrolicious.com)

"Nitro:licious 2046", intense shiny red

Available in North America June 21, 2011 at www.maccosmetics.com only.

Beauty News: La Mer Partners With Oceana For World Oceans Day

Beauty products make us feel good and look good, but when beauty makes the world a better place indulging in your favourite products just feels right. If you live to frolic in our beautiful oceans and love all the amazing sea creatures that live and roam in our oceans, then we need to do a better job at protecting them. With companies leaking oil and radio active chemicals seeping into our oceans, the animals and our health are at risk.

La Mer has partnered with Oceana, the world's largest international ocean advocacy organization since 2005. In honour of the sea, La Mer has created a limited edition 100 ml World Oceans Day Creme in a commemorative ocean-inspired jar. In addition, La Mer will make a $200 000 donation to Oceana in support of their Habitat Protection Campaign as well as other global initiatives for ocean conservation.

La Mer, a luxury face cream, has become a cult classic all around the world. I had a little container of this rich cream and I was sad to see it go. It was perfect for my winter dry skin and left my face feeling unbelievably hydrated. If you can afford this pricey tub of goodness (unlike me), go out and buy one in support of our oceans.

For more information about World Oceans Day and the partnership between La Mer and Oceana, please visit www.lamer.com/oceana.

La Mer’s Limited-Edition 100 ml World Oceans Day Crème de la Mer will be available exclusively at Holt Renfrew in Canada: May and June 2011.

Suggested Retail Price: $420

Beauty News: NARS Opens First Flagship Store Boutique in New York! Lucky New Yorkers...

 

Photo Credit: NARS

I love boutiques especially when it has the name "NARS" in it. The new boutique opening on February 10 in New York City's West Village is white, bright and oh-so-chic! The fire place adds a warm, cozy touch. I can't help but drool over the displays of eyeshadow after eyeshadow, blush after blush, lipstick after lipstick!  The boutique will sell a series of products exclusive to the boutique such as 413 Bleecker Pure Matte Lipstick (warm rosy brown hue) and a special Bento Box that features three compartments for customers to fill with their favourite NARS products.

On my next trip to NY, this will definitely be on my list of must-sees! Who knows - maybe I'll bump into Francois Nars! Oh to dream...

Location: 

NARS Boutique

413 Bleecker Street

New York, NY 10014
Phone: 646.459.2323
Monday – Saturday: 11am - 8pm
Sunday: 12pm - 6pm

Beauty News: Makeup Junkie Has A New Sister Site!

I'm excited to announce the new launch of my personal website, The Joy of Makeup! At the new Makeup Junkie sister site you will be able to view all my makeup work, services and rates, latest makeup jobs or events, and beauty tips. I also have a dedicated blog on the site which I will occasionally be updating with new work, makeup 101's, and beauty tips so be sure to visit!

I'm very excited about it - it's been a long time coming. Feel free to stop by and check out my work - I'd love to hear from you! Join my new FB page here and chat with me on Twitter here!

xo
Joy

Beauty News: This Makeup Junkie Is In 24 Hours Today!

 

I'm thrilled to be in today's Toronto edition of 24 Hours! Check me out on page 22 talking about holiday beauty trends and Latisse, the first and only prescription eyelash growth treatment that is now available in Canada. In case you haven't heard, I am currently the beauty expert for Latisse and I've also been lucky enough to give this lash treatment a spin! It's only been a little over a month and I'm starting to see some growth and fullness.

If you're not familiar with Latisse it grows your natural lashes longer, fuller and darker. The results are significant as well! When I get a chance I will post some photos of my lash progress. Like the article says, if you try the product now you won't have lush lashes in time for your holiday parties. It takes 16 weeks to see full results. But hey, why not start the new year with long, beautiful lashes?? When you reach for your eyelash curler and mascara, it won't take much effort to get that flirty lash you've always wanted! Sounds good in my books! 

As with any cosmetic treatment, book an appointment with your physician to see if Latisse is right for you. Customers can only get this product with a prescription. Latisse has been clinically tested to safely and effectively grow your natural lashes. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me anytime!

To read the rest of the 24 Hour article click here. Thank you to Tanya Enberg for your fabulous write up! 

For information on doctors in your area that prescribe Latisse click here. For more information on Latisse visit

www.latisse.com.

World AIDS Day & M.A.C. - What's Your Favourite Viva Glam Lippie?

 

Everyday should be World Aids Day, but sometimes we just need a little reminder that more help still needs to be done in finding a cure. I love the M.A.C. Viva Glam lip products because you can buy them all year round and 100% of the selling price goes towards their M.A.C. AIDS Fund. Want even more reason to snatch these lippies up? They come in beautiful colours and different finishes - you'll be sure to find (or 2 or 3) that suit your style. 

What's your favourite Viva Glam lippie? I started working at M.A.C. around the time Viva Glam V launched so this one will forever be my favourite. Plus, it looks amazing on every skin tone and all my brides love it!

Top 5 Reasons To Buy A Viva Glam Lipstick or Lipglass:

1. Today is World AIDS Day. What better way to show your support than by buying a product that supports HIV/AIDS with 100% of the selling price directed to the M·A·C AIDS Fund?!
2. A purchase with a tangible effect. What exactly does the $17.50 you pay for your Viva Glam lipstick do?
   For men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS in North America, one Viva Glam lipstick can pay for:
   
   
   • 8 individually tailored, nutritious home-cooked meals
   • 1 week’s supply of groceries (about 4 bags of food) for 2 clients
   • 14 blood glucose monitoring strips
   • Fuel for MANNA trucks for 37 deliveries of nutritionally sound meals
   • A Sunday meal for 5 people at the Denison Residential Housing Program in Toronto
   • 1 Hospitality Kit containing personal hygiene and grooming essentials for a client entering a housing program
   •  
   • For men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS internationally, one Viva Glam lipstick can provide:
   • 2 children with 2 meals per day at Noah’s Ark for 1 month
   • 1 pair of school shoes for a child orphaned by AIDS
   • Support and education for 5 pregnant women diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, giving them the tools to prevent transmission to their unborn child
    
3.   Support the M·A·C AIDS Fund and the Viva Glam Program. Since 1994, the Viva Glam program has raised $190 Million (USD) for HIV/AIDS organizations globally. MAF offers a large number of grants to these organizations and the money helps these charities in a variety of ways. Here in Toronto, MAF donates to a few different groups, two of which (Casey House and Fife House) are hosting World AIDS Day events at which a number of M·A·C employees are volunteering. Casey House is a specialty hospital for people living with HIV/AIDS and Fife House is a homeless outreach program/residence for people living with HIV/AIDS in Toronto. M∙A∙C artists from Toronto will pitch in to help at Casey House for their annual Voices of Hope concert, and at Fife House to treat residents and clients to a spa day. Along with their skincare tips and products, M·A·C is also bringing a $50,000 check to donate to Fife House this afternoon, on behalf of the M·A·C AIDS Fund!
4. Raise awareness. Ever get questioned about your fabulous lip colour? What better way to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and M·A·C Viva Glam than by letting your lipstick do the talking?! Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper, our fabulous Viva Glam spokespeople, have a limited edition lipstick and lipglass available (photos attached) that they helped to design! This year, they are focused on raising awareness of HIV/AIDS with the female population. Forget the stereotypes. Women are more likely to become infected with HIV than men. While the overall rate of new HIV infections has slowed, the number of women infected with HIV is growing. And in every part of the world.
5. Gifts that give back. Throughout the holiday season, there is even more that you can do to raise money for HIV/AIDS. M·A·C offers a Viva Glam lip bag and Sir Teddy, perfect stocking stuffers that support the M·A·C AIDS Fund with 100% of the selling price directed to organizations helping people living with HIV/AIDS. And don’t forget to pick up your Kids Helping Kids cards - deliver your message of holiday cheer knowing that you’re helping children all over the world that have been affected by HIV/AIDS. 
   

Who knew lipsticks and glosses could be so powerful and make a difference??

www.maccosmetics.com

Beauty News: Give A Gift Get A Gift With CoverFX in Toronto!

 

The greatest part about the holidays is giving. CoverFX has come up with a fabulous way to give back to the community while staying in the spirit of all things beauty. 

Head down to the Toronto Eaton Centre where CoverFX elves will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Daily Food Bank. As a thank you, you will receive the best-selling Mint Glaze FX ($22 CAD, while supplies last)! 

Where: Outside of the Toronto Eaton Centre across from the Dundas Square

When: Monday, December 6, 2010

Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

www.coverfx.com

Beauty News: Pink 4 Friday by M.A.C. Cosmetics and Nicki Minaj Launches This Friday!

Miss Nicki Minaj - gotta love her mix of sexy and in-your-face persona. With her amazing talent and pink wig, she is the Lady Gaga of hip-hop. To celebrate the launch of her highly anticipated debut album, Pink Friday, Nicki has collaborated with M.A.C. and designed a Limited Edition lipstick named after her album. 

M.A.C. Pink Nouveau was her favourite lipstick but the bright, creamy pink satin Pink Friday lipstick definitely has her trademark barbz glamour twist on it!

Nicki's exclusive shade will be available for four Fridays beginning Friday, November 26, while supplies last. What do you think of Pink Friday? Will you be adding this fun pink to your lippie collection? 

www.maccosmetics.com

Makeup Junkie Holiday Giveaway #1: CoverFX!

I heart my readers - A LOT. I know it's been a while since I've done a contest so to make up for it, I'm hitting you up with a series of BIG weekly giveaways right before the Holidays! Just call me Mrs. Claus! Your continued support and genuine comments all make my heart melt and bring a smile to my face everyday. Clearly, without my readers Makeup Junkie would be nothing so here's to you!

To kick off the holiday giveaway festivities, I have an AH-mazing prize from CoverFx! Put your best face forward with these best-sellers and some of my favourites!

One lucky winner will receive: 

• CoverFX ClearPrep FX
• New! CoverFX EyePrep FX
• CoverFX Conceal FX
• CoverFX MintGlaze FX
• Total Value $133!

Contest Details: 

• To win, you must follow Makeup Junkie on Facebook and Twitter: Twitter.com/makeupjunkieJDT. Leave a comment telling me how you achieve flawless looking skin, your name, and your email address in a similar format "joy[at]makeupjunkie[dot]ca". Tweet or re-tweet with hashtag: #MakeupJunkiegiveaway. If you aren't on Twitter, just visit the Makeup Junkie page and make a comment about the giveaway!
• Contest runs until November 15. Winner will be chosen randomly and will be announced by 5 pm EST. 
• Open to both US and Canadian residents. 

Thank you to CoverFX for this fantastic giveaway! Good luck and stay tuned for more contest updates!

www.coverfx.com

Beauty News: Makeup's Biggest Weekend Is Almost Here! Toronto IMATS!

This is one makeup event I look forward to all year! It's hard to believe that one year has gone by already. In case you aren't hanging with the cool kids, makeup's biggest event is almost here! The International Makeup Show (IMATS) will be coming to Toronto on November 6 and 7. It's a must-attend event for industry professionals but definitely welcomes anyone who LOVES makeup!

Besides the copious amounts of makeup and makeup accessories that will be available, I love going and meeting up with my fellow beauty lovers. Be on the lookout for a group of us Toronto Beauty Bloggers (TBB) perusing the booths and shopping (check the TBB blog to see when meet-up times and locations are)! You will also have access to many top industry experts that you can meet and chat with as well as seminars and workshops. 

I had a Twitter convo with makeup artist, Naomi from StylEyes, about how I decide what products to stock in my kit. I usually buy products only when I'm low or if it's something I don't have and absolutely need/want. I definitely depend on makeup artist reviews before making a purchase. With an event like IMATS, there is a temptation to go a little crazy so my advice is to make a list and stick with it. And if you're shopping with a group of friends like I will be, try not to get swayed into buying products you don't need. Here is what I'll be stocking up on:

 

Face atelier Ultra Foundation Pro ($32 CAD): This is the one foundation line I use on my clients 98% of the time. I always have brides coming back and asking me what foundation I used on their wedding day. What my clients love? Flawless, luminous coverage without the heavy feel. Click here to see my reviews of Face atelier Cosmetics.  

Embroylisse 24 Hour Miracle Cream ($25 USD): You'll see this dream cream in most makeup artist's kits. Love this stuff and so do my clients! I need an extra one to use on myself! I've been using this lately now that the weather is getting drier. Click here to see my reviews of Embroylisse.

 

CoverFX Conceal FX ($27 CAD): I only have one shade but want to collect the rest for my kit! Gives full coverage, HD ready, and covers all your imperfections. Plus, it's water-resistant and fits easily into any kit or makeup bag. Click here to see my review of CoverFX Conceal FX.

Kett Sett Powder ($22 USD): What setting powder to use was also a topic that came up on Twitter. Kett Sett Powder has been on my wish list for so long and yet it has never landed in my kit. I've been using my trusted M.A.C. Blot Powders over the years but one of my shades was swiped over the summer during a wedding gig. Accident of course! Good excuse to pick this one up.

Also on the list are disposable mascara wands and maybe one or two brushes (my brush collection is pretty stocked though). Have you tried any of these products? What will you be picking up at IMATS? 

I look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones! Stay tuned for my highlights of this year's IMATS! To read past highlights of Toronto IMATS click here.

For more information on location, dates, tickets and keynote speakers visit www.imatsshow.com/toronto/toronto_index.php.

Beauty News: The Shopping Channel Features CARGO Cosmetics October 7!

Calling all CARGO Cosmetic junkies! Tune in to The Shopping Channel tomorrow October 7 at 11 am, 3 pm, 6 pm, and 10 pm to get your shop on. I'll be working behind the scenes with Annesley and CARGO's National makeup artist, Renee Ryan, who I am uber excited to meet! Happy shopping! 

www.cargocosmetics.com
www.theshoppingchannel.com

Beauty News: Benefit's Annual Beautiful Brow Event!

Are your brows going through a hairy situation? Benefit would like to cordially invite you to their first annual Beautiful Brow Event happening exclusively at Holt Renfrew locations across Canada on October 15 - 17! 

The first 100 to book an appointment will receive a free lip gloss. To top it off, spend $50 worth of Benefit products and you will receive a Benefit Beauty Gift (may include a brow service)! View poster below for more details. 

Click poster to enlarge

http://www.benefitcosmetics.com

Beauty News: Miss BlushPretty Brings Us The Next Beauty Board!

I'm thrilled to be apart of the next The Beauty Board created and hosted by the fabulous Stephanie Daga, makeup artist and founder of BlushPretty.com. If you are a beauty lover and a savvy shopper then The Beauty Board is a must-attend event! Just in time for the holidays, attendees will have the chance to see, smell and smear some of the hottest beauty products on the market. The event will be held on November 14 from 2-6 pm with yours truly doing guest demos! September 30th is the last day to buy the early bird tickets of $25. After that, it is $30 so get on it! Click here for event details and to purchase tickets!

Monica from The Beauty Parler has raved about the event and ever since I've been curious to go. Want to know more about the brains behind The Beauty Board? Check out my Q&A with Stephanie Daga!

About Stephanie Daga

Stephanie Daga is a Freelance Makeup & Hair Artist in Toronto, the Editor behind BlushPretty.com, and the Founder of The Beauty Board events. Her expert tips and work have been featured in The Toronto Star, Anohki, and LOU LOU. When she’s not talking, eating or breathing beauty, she can be found at home with her hubby, two boys, and black lab!

Makeup Junkie: How did The Beauty Board start?

Stephanie: One day, I thought to myself how great it is to be a blogger and how I get to test out a bunch of product daily. I wanted to share this experience with my readers; after all, I would get emails daily from readers, family, friends, and clients about what I would recommend or what I think about a product.  At that moment, I organized my first The Beauty Board.  I had twelve guests, held it in my small condo, and had four brands present. I let my guests test and try out the products and provide their “editorial reviews”. I posted the reviews on BlushPretty.com and the next thing I know I was getting requests to be a part of the next one.  The second event was held in October 2009 and it grew to over 35 guests and about 8 brands.  The last one in April 2010, had over 50 guests and over 10 brands present.  It grew so fast ...

MJ: What are some beauty must-haves that you discovered at The Beauty Board?

SD: Its so hard to narrow it down to just one! Everyone loved Cheeky Monkey Cosmetics for the 3-Free Nail Polish; COVERGIRL LashBlast Length for Mascara; Consonant Body for their Body Soap (which comes with a Loofah!!); DaLish Cosmetics lip glosses; MaryKay’s Cheek Colour in Pomegranate; and a past but on-going favourite is Cake Beauty’s Milk Made Velveteen Hand Cream!

Thanks Stephanie for organizing such a fantastic event for us beauty lovers! I can't wait!

Beauty News: NTM Model Competition!

Calling all aspiring models! The fabulous makeup artist, Lelo, and the team at NTM Studios are hosting another model competition that will take place from November 15 to November 21. The winner will receive $1000 cash prize! 

To view the competition details visit www.nexttopmodelstudios.com. Will you be the last one standing? Hurry up and enter!

Beauty News: TIFFing In The eTalk Lounge Recap!

My home during TIFF - the makeup/storage room!

My first Toronto Film Fest and I made it out alive! Despite the early mornings and the craziness that TIFF brings, it was one of the best experiences of my makeup career! I'm so fortunate and so happy that I got the chance to be apart of it with much thanks to Annesley from CARGO Cosmetics!

CARGO products used to touch-up celebrities and beautify the eTalk hosts!

There were many celebrities that came through the eTalk Celebrity Interview Lounge but the ones that I was most star struck with were Harvey Keitel, Paul Giamotti, Minnie Driver, Josh Brolin, and Jason Jones. Harvey Keitel is a movie icon and I absolutely loved him in Reservoir Dogs! He was our first interview yesterday and came in with a big smile and said "Hello! How is everyone this morning?". He's amazing and I totally would have run up to him and hugged him if it weren't for trying to be professional! Annesley had the lovely pleasure of powdering his nose!

 

 eTalk Celebrity Interview Lounge. Swag everywhere! I was gifted with some sweet swag too!

Paul Giamotti was a big teddy bear and so sweet. I also wanted to run and hug him! Minnie Driver is so stunning and even more so in person. She's just so statuesque and elegant. Josh Brolin physically isn't my type but he's definitely got sex appeal. I was also expecting him to be taller in person since he usually plays these bad-ass characters in his films. Gotta love those camera tricks! 

If you're not familiar with Jason Jones he is on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and is married to Samantha Bee. They are a hilarious duo. He sat in our CARGO makeup chair cracking jokes with us and talking about Bloody Caesars while Annesley powdered him up. He was awesome and I took a quick snap of him on my camera phone - shhh! Unfortunately we were not allowed to snap photos of the celebrities - understandable of course.

Loved doing makeup on eTalk Vancouver reporter, Susie Wall! She was absolutely lovely!

I missed Jennifer Connelly and Ryan Gosling and I heard they created quite a frenzy in the eTalk Lounge! Other stars I would have loved to meet: Natalie Portman, Carrie Mulligan, James Franco, Frida Pinto, Jason Reitman, Martin Sheen, Robert DeNiro, Blake Lively and Marion Cotillard (who I heard from Lainey Gossip is out of this world drop-dead-gorgeous). But getting to meet celebrities was just the icing on the cake. What really made the week worth it was working with the amazing eTalk crew, the eTalk hosts, Annesley and the David's Tea girls (which I'm totally hooked on now). What's ironic is that I didn't get to see any movies! So many on my list to see including Black Swan and I'm Still Here. 

 eTalk cast filming the last TIFF10 segment. I worked mostly on Lainey, Ben and Susie but in this photo I did Lainey's makeup (such a beauty).

Me with the gorgeous Traci Melchor - I looked so horrible that day!

My first TIFF down and hopefully many more to come! Did you see any movies or meet any celebrities? If you missed my first TIFF post click here.

Beauty News: TIFFing In The eTalk Lounge!

In case you aren't following me on Twitter or Facebook, I've been working with CARGO Cosmetics in the eTalk Lounge doing makeup for the hosts of eTalk and doing the occasional powder touch-up on the celebrities. I'm off for a couple of a days and decided a much needed blog post was in order! Again, my apologies for the lack of blogging! 

Our makeup/swag storage room. Ben Mulroney's makeup all ready to go (far left corner)!

The above room is where the lovely Annesley from CARGO and I beautify the hosts. It's cramped but I've worked in worst conditions! The lucky celebrities are gifted with some of my fave products from CARGO: Cannes Blush, Toronto and Los Angeles Palettes, The Essential Smokey Eye Palette, and Lash Activator Primer and Mascara. 

Celebrities that have come through the eTalk Lounge so far: Kat Dennings, Rachelle Lefevre (who loves CARGO), Paul Giamotti, Rosamund Pike, Shannon Woodward, Kathleen Robertson, Jack Rathbone, Bruce Greenwood, Scott Speedman, Minnie Driver, Zach Braff, Josh Brolin, Josh Lucas, Dominic Cooper, Molly Parker, Allie MacDonald and Terence Howard. I know there are more but names are slipping my mind! While on lunch I walked by Chris Cooper! 

I did a powder and lip touch up on Kathleen Robertson who played Clare Arnold on my child-hood must-watch Beverly Hills 90210. She was so sweet and utterly gorgeous! Terence Howard on the other-hand was a different story. I had to do a quick powder touch-up on him yesterday. He's kind of intense but lightened up after the interview was over!

I'm back on Thursday and excited to see who will pass through. I'll try and snag more photos! I've had a blast so far getting to work on Ben, Lainey Lui, and Susie Wall! Check out Monday's eTalk TIFF coverage here: http://watch.ctv.ca/etalk/highlights/etalk-highlights/.

Have you seen any great TIFF movies? Spotted any celebrities?