Files From the Brow Whisperer

Have your eyebrows become a bit of a fright? Are people assuming that you're growing them for a werewolf costume on Halloween Night?

Tame those brows & unveil your pretty.

Peace. Love. Brow Whisperer.

Manicure Monday: Butter London

How I love Fall, with its deeper edgier shades of make-up & nails! While I normally do dark shades, I do love a good nude. Butter London's Half Moon Manicure Set ($45) includes Yummy Mummy, an opaque creamy beige nude (check out the coordinating Lippie lipgloss- it's a must have), Union Jack Black, Nail Foundation Basecoat & Hardwear Topcoat.

I think the half moon is so retro, very Dita Von Teese in style. If you struggle with the top moon & don't love using reinforcement tabs as a guide, try dipping a toothpick in the polish for more control of your outline. Then fill in with your polish. On my ring fingers, I did a little Chanel inspired bow & dropped a crystal in the center- then sealed everything with Butter's Hardwear. Tres chic!

Peace. Love. Polish.

*Set gifted for review

Files From the Brow Whisperer - InStyle Edition

Files from the Brow Whisperer has become a popular feature here on the blog. Who doesn't love a good Before & After? I'm happy to report my 'Afters' even caught the eye of InStyle Magazine- one of my absolute favorite magazines & I'm beyond thrilled to announce that La Papillon, as well as yours truly, were featured for Brows in October's issue! So yes, I love InStyle now even a little bit more...

One of my newer clients brought in her mom who was visiting in for me to work my magic on. She had never in over 60 years had them done before! She said, "I never thought I had enough to work with."

I know there are those of you who are scared when you don't have a lot of general growth, you don't want to lose even one little hair. However, subtle grooming can enhance your shape & give it more impact. Plus, look at how much more youthful & lifted the eye area looks! Both mother & daughter hugged me- it made my day!

So if you're in the Baltimore area & haven't visited me yet. The month of October is the month to do it. Tell your friends & let's get this city more gorgeous!

Peace. Love. Brow Whisperer.

Kerry Washington's Emmys Look

 I adore Kerry Washington's classic elegance. She can do no wrong in my book- except not let us in on the details of her recent wedding! At least we can get a beauty breakdown as to how she got so gorgeous with the help of Make-Up Artist Carola Gonzalez featuring Hourglass Cosmetics for the Emmys.

Here’s how to replicate her look:

COMPLEXION: Prime the skin with Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer, and follow with Hourglass Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation in warm beige. “I’m really impressed with the airbrushed finish this foundation creates,” says Gonzalez. “And I really don’t need to use powder anymore.” Conceal any imperfections (as if she has any) with Clé de Peau Beauté Concealer in honey.

BROWS: You Beauties know by now- brows make a big impact! Define the brows with Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil in Dark Brunette.

EYES: Apply the mauve shimmer shade from Hourglass Visionaire Eye Shadow Duo in Exhibition to the inner corner of the eyes and the lids, and the eggplant shimmer shade to the outer edge of the eye and beneath the bottom lash line. Blend the two shades together. I remember several artists used this exact shadow combo last awards season, I might need to have it!  Ardell Natural Lashes were applied in 110,  the eyes were lined with Hourglass Script Precision Liner in Jett, and finished off with three coats of Hourglass Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara.

CHEEKS: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Radiant Light was dusted on the cheekbones, forehead, nose and chin.  Lancôme Blush Subtil in Sparkling Rose on the apples of Kerry's cheeks & was swept towards the temples.

LIPS: Lips were prepped prior with Hourglass No. 28 Lip Treatment Oil for superior hydration. I always say to have your pucker hydrated- nothing looks good on dry cracked lips!  Her lips were then topped with Hourglass Extreme Sheen Lip Gloss in Truth, a beige rose, for the finishing touch.

 I don't know about you- but I have a few more wish list items in my Sephora basket at the moment!

Peace. Love. Lipgloss. 

Serious SPF

I'm serious about SPF, both from a health and vanity standpoint. Treating hyperpigmentation has been a huge frustration for my clients, as well as myself. I always tell my clients that prevention is much easier than correction down the road. I'm wearing this very product at the US Open this weekend. Those of you who've been, know that the day matches are the equivalent of you being an egg in a frying pan!

While I use a liquid SPF every morning, I picked up these mineral SPFs by Physicians Formula that double as make-up to have both a physical & chemical sunblock on my side. I also like that I can dust it over my eyes, ears & in the part of my hair. I think this brand offers a really affordable option versus some similar prestige products that are easily double the price ($14.99). As we head into Fall, these are perfect for students playing outdoor sports to keep in their bags. It comes with its own little brush for quick & easy touch ups. 

Peace. Love. Lipgloss.

Files From the Brow Whisperer

This before shot doesn't even seem that out of wack does it?

But look at what a difference a good grooming can give! Fall is here- is it time for a little clean up?

Peace. Love. Brow Whisperer.

Files From the Brow Whisperer

Can you believe Summer is wrapping up? Those past few months where clothes were flowy, make-up was sunkissed & you kind of let things go a bit while letting the sun hit your SPF slathered face...

Let's get you gorgeous & whipped into shape for Fall- shall we? Happy Weekend!

Peace. Love. Brow Whisperer.