Press Event

Last night we had a press event at the spa to have local media check out our fabulous place! It was a smashing success & the whole set up looked amazing! I love using this oversized martini glass as a cooler! We also served Antioxidant Martinis which were a blend of white tea, blueberries, Acai berries & vodka- yum!

This is about as domestic as I get! I attempted to make my very own cake bon bons & they actually turned out pretty well. If you're a long term reader you know I'm obsessed with them! I daydream about them, they're so good. The vendor that introduced me to them closed, so in a panic I turned to a fellow blogger for the recipe & made them myself! I had some melting candy & decorations left over, so I made coordinating pretzel rods in the spa's signature color of baby blue!

Delicious mini chocolate cupcakes with creamcheese frosting rounded out the dessert section. The store was looking its best & we were thrilled to see such positive response for our little gem of a spa & gift boutique!

Peace. Love. Lipgloss. M

Beauty Bounty

I had a 20% off coupon for Ulta so of course I put it to good use! I scooped up 2 mascaras that I've been using lately, my favorite being Rimmel's new Max Volume Flash. Love the bright pink tube & I heart everything about the actual product, especially the price tag. Since I try to pitch my mascara every two months, I love finding affordable mascaras!

A friend had picked this Stila Jewel Box up & I had to have it! Four tiny (& I do mean petite) creamy powder shadows are packed full of glitter. The texture is quite fun & easy to work with. It's a great product to turn to when you want to step up the sparkle factor of your look, but it is a bit pricey at $38.

If you've never heard of NYX, be sure to check out the line. It's full of heavily pigmented, affordable products( love their shadows!) I picked up a beautiful lip glaze of theirs that retails for under $8. Love the brush applicator and the fresh color.

I swear I have ten of these lip glazes & I hadn't been reaching for them lately. But the lipgloss addict in me picked up another! I fell back in love with the product after discovering the Banane shade. It is the perfect hue to top over any liner or lipstick to make it a glossy nude and it smells deliciously of fresh bananas (not in an obnoxious way) All in all I was really happy with everything I picked up. What's your latest favorite find from Ulta my beauties?

Peace. Love. Lipgloss. M

Files from the Brow Whisperer

One of our fabulous new clients brought her daughter in for her first brow wax just in time for her prom! She wanted to look her best for the night & her unruly brows took away from her beautiful eyes. It's always a good idea for young girls to have their brows professionally shaped initially, so they can then maintain it. Without an established shape over plucking ensues-we've had to do a good amount of tweezer interventions!

In just a couple of quick swipes, her brows were beautifully shaped. She was thrilled & promised to bring in her prom pictures showing off her new fabulous brows!
Peace. Love. Lipgloss. M

Fabulous Finds Friday

Last year we had a signature flower bracelet that we sold out of- this year I think we've topped it! How whimsical & fresh & slightly retro is this bracelet? It's perfect for summer! Here it is in the gold tone & pink version that I had to have with its matching ring. I'm not normally a gold tone kind of gal, but I loved the soft color.

Here's the bracelet in more earth tones with silver metal. It's so comfortable to wear throughout the day & easy to get on and off due to it's hinge.

Here's the vibrant blue version in silver tone- I love how it looks like the flowers are actually floating on the wrist! These beauties are at the boutique now & will be uploaded on PeaceLoveLipgloss over the weekend- so grab one while you can. Speaking of weekends- I hope all my girleens have a great one!

Peace. Love. Lipgloss. M

Files from the Brow Whisperer

Here's another perfect example of a fair skinned client that might be on the fence about getting her brows waxed. Some clients with extremely fair hair, as well don't think the hair is visible enough to make a difference...

What a difference it makes, though! I feel especially on fair complexions with light hair that the face can become almost one dimensional if the brows don't create the frame. This client has the most amazing eyes that get hidden when her brows aren't groomed. I would also suggest she fill in her brows with a soft taupe powder to give the brows a little bit more substance & really make her eyes pop!

Peace. Love. Lipgloss. M

Fashion Fever

This weekend I went to the Fashion Fever fashion show to benefit Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital. My thoughts are fashion + philanthropy= win win. It was a packed house! Partner in Crime & I had a great time browsing vendors at the show, nibbling on a light lunch and enjoying a glass of vino while catching up and admiring the clothing.

Since Baltimore is such a small town, I wasn't surprised to run into Barbie (the model from a bridal shoot I worked on earlier this year) who was there to strut her stuff on the runway. Stunning & stylish as always!

Here's Barbie ready to step up & walk the catwalk!

I was in love with this major bib necklace- it's huge! Look how it totally transforms a basic black dress, though. Lori K, a local clothing store provided wardrobe for the fashion show.

I also had the pleasure of meeting Deborah Stone, a local news anchor who's now making her foray into the beauty scene. Her new venture Beauty GPS, takes her experience for having to look great on television into guiding her clients towards the right beauty provider(such as our fabulous La Papillon Beauty Team!) for them. Genius idea, if you ask me! You know we're always on board when it comes to beauty! It was a great day for a great cause!

Peace. Love. Lipgloss. M

Monday Make-Up Must Haves

Swoon! How gorgeous is this collection from Smashbox?! This is the type of ethereal glowing skin I strive to create. I'm in love with this look. Since I shun the sun, I probably will be one of the only girls that will be this pale during the summer!

This set of 8 mini glosses is a steal of a deal at only $25! Though I feel like I'm bordering on 'hoarder' levels when it comes to my make-up stash, I really do need this. Smashbox glosses have the perfect non tacky texture for summer, which means your hair won't get stuck in them!

For a glow that looks like it comes from within, you can't beat a cream blush. This blush/ highlighter combo is perfect for easy summer looks. In a pinch you can put the highlighter on your brow bone & cheekbone, then the blush on cheeks & lips! This collection has my name all over it- what do you think my beauties?

Peace. Love. Lipgloss. M