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I'll leave this blog up for a few more weeks, but then I'll be deleting it so if you subscribe to this blog, make sure you move your subscription to my new blog because that's where I'll be posting from now on!

Thanks,

Maris

Products I Love: December 2009

- MAC Pigment Powder in Mauvement or Violet

Get in on the trend this season by trying one or both of these two shades of purple... use Violet for a pop of color or Mauvement for a more muted look.

- Make Up For Ever HD Foundation

I cannot say enough good things about this foundation, but I'll try to keep it to a minimum! It's easy to use, it lasts for hours upon hours, and the best thing of all; they have an amazing selection of shade for EVERY skin tone!

- MAC Liquidlast Liner

This liner would last through a hurricane... literally! It won't smudge, flake or run no mater what you do!

What's in Vogue: Holiday 2009

Tis' the season... for parties that is! And since I'm sure you all have a slew of holiday soirées to attend this month, I know you'll want a few fabulous makeup styles to make you look stunning!

I have chosen two looks:

Look I - Holiday Gothic Chic

This look is very dark and smoldering... and a bit vampiric if you ask me!

Eyes - I used NARS eyeshadow in Night Sun swept over the entire lid along with NARS Mekong in the creese. Then I applied MAC PowerPoint eye pencil in Bountiful Brown around the eye and smudged liner with Mekong to soften the look. I finished with generously applied black mascara.

Cheeks - I used NARS illuminator in Albatross for a soft glow but you can also use a bronzer for a little more color. Try Lorac bronzer in Glow.

Lip - I used MAC lipstick in Cyber. Try Makeup Forever lipstick in Blueberry for a softer look.

Look II - 80s Inspired Holiday Chic

This look is featured in style section of the December issue of Austin Monthly and it has 80s vintage written all over it!

Eyes - I used MAC eye shadow in Rice Paper over the entire lid with Satin Taupe in the creese and swept out from the corner of the eye creating a "winged" effect.

Cheeks - I used MAC blush in Peaches to create this 80's style cheek.

Lip - I used MAC lipstick in Vegas Volt. Try MAC lipstick in Ravishing for a softer look.

News: Anthony Nak Cocktail Soiree @ by george

Help welcome jewelry designer, Nak Armstrong as he features classic and statement pieces from his new collection at by george on December 17 from 6pm-9pm... I'll be doing makeup for his models so be sure and come see us!!

anthonynak.com

bygeorge.com

Photo Shoot: BUYDEFINITION.com fall lookbook 2009

There's trend happening in fashion right now that seems a little controversial, but nonetheless, is all the rage... bleached eyebrows!

This distinct look has been seen on catwalks for Chanel, Prada and Jean Paul Gaultier, as well as in Givenchy's latest advertising campaign, and now in the fall lookbook for Austin's own buydefinition.com!

Esti Choi, owner of buydefinition, had expressed that she wanted movement and blurring in the images, a trend that has been popping up in fashion magazines everywhere. The clothes she choose were bold with strong shapes, mixed with pops of color, so I knew the makeup had to be something simple but striking and what says striking like no eyebrows!

With outstanding commitment from our model, Sarah Johnson, the amazing photography skills of Tania Quintanilla, and incredible hair by Allen Ruiz, who also bleached our model's brows, I think we all walked away with a lookbook we can be proud of!

Words of advice: Cleaning your makeup brushes

Keeping makeup brushes clean and sanitary is a very important, but often overlooked step to great makeup.

I recommend this two step process:

1. For every day cleaning use 99% Isopropyl alcohol and keep it in a little spray bottle. It won't take too much time out of your schedule and will dry really fast. Just spray the brush and gently rub it on a paper towel.

2. Then about every month, wash them with a 2 in 1 shampoo (try Suave) and let them dry overnight.

Stick with these steps and your brushes will feel like new and keep your makeup looking fresh and beautiful!