Clean Sweep

I would love to say that one of these pictures is my office at work- all sleek, organized & serene. Alas this is not the case. I would be lying if I said I had never tripped over the pairs of pumps that linger in corners when they are thrown off and traded for my trusty black patent Danskos. My office, you see my beauties, often resembles all that is going on inside my head....Blushes, glosses, magazine clippings scatter my desks...lists of To Do's remain undone by the end of the day...and I must admit that for the girl with the chic boutique- I have been completely overwhelmed by my clutter. Enter Amy from Simplify Organizing. Yes- I admit, it was time for an intervention! So my day was spent confronting my piles and though exhausting- my office is now truly an "After" instead of the embarrassing "before." My resolution is to simplify everything this year, starting with making my office a simple, tidy sanctuary(since I practically live there I deserve it, no?)

Peace. Love. Tidy. M

Blog Envy

Wow- I'm not going to lie to you my beauties...I truly have no idea what I'm doing in this blog world! I spend the majority of my nights scouring the internet for the latest must have for the boutique so stumbling upon the blog universe is a completely new discovery for me! My fav webgirl Kristen of the blog All Things Lovely suggested I create one since I covet & treasure all things beauty- so Peace. Love. Lipgloss. was born...For rarely being at a loss for words- I now have stage fright! So much pressure when you look at how many are out there and how computer challenged I am. Quite frankly I think I also might have scared a poor blogger since I was trying to leave a comment, didn't realize it had to be approved & quite possible am having a restraining order taken out against me at the moment( I jest...) Thank the lord for Jennifer from Life in The Cove blog for assuring me I am not that challenged and guiding me along the way! Peace. Love Lipgloss.M

Here's to 2009!!!!

All this talk of the ball dropping since it's New Year's Eve always makes me giggle(you would think I'm 12!) but then the very real concerns of being 32 bring the somber realization that father time is indeed stomping across each & every one of our faces! So here are some easy steps(resolve to do them!) for you my beauties that will make a difference in fighting the signs of aging.

1)Remove your make- up every night (yes even tonight!)

2)Exfoliate at least 1 x week (try something quick & easy like our bestselling Kate Somerville Exfolikate)

3)Hydrate!(&no your diet coke doesn't count)Look for a serum with hyaluronic acid like Skin Ceutical's Hydrating B5 Gel for a glow!

4) Use protection (SPF that is) I don't care if you're just running out for a second. I never leave the house without SPF 30 on face, hands & decollete. Try Jan Marini SPF 30 Antioxidant Lotion - it's my favorite & the only one that doesn't break me out!

These 4 steps will make a real difference in prevention- remember I always have your best beauty at heart! Cheers to a divine 2009!

Peace. Love. Lipgloss. M

Joyeux Noel!

Merry Christmas My Beauties! I hope you all had a blessed holiday! I'm sitting here blogging content as a clam while watching my favorite holiday movie, Love Actually, wearing my pjs and my new Tory Burch Reva black patent flats from Santa! They are perfection! I also just watched the finale of 'Blush- The Search for the Next Great Make-up Artist.' I'm thrilled with the fact that the reality series really showed what a challenge it is that we as make-up artists face(pun intended) while working on 3 D canvases (which is you!)Nolan, the winner, was also my pick- so talented and gracious and calm- and trust me it's hard to keep your cool when under time constraints. Check it out if you can and have a passion for make-up! So as the count down begins to the New Year may you all see your true beauty both inside and out! Peace. Love. Lipgloss. M

PS-Stay tuned for my review on the No! No! hair remover(my treat to myself for the holidays!)...Even as an esthetician, my brunette self will never stop in my quest to be hair free!

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Happy Holidays to All of my Beauties!

Today I actually had a new client who said she reads my blog! It was a special moment- I think it brings the tally to 3! To reward her, I gave her the best brows ever! There are so many beauty blogs out there- I actually have a friend who is an unofficial the blog queen( one of those so on top of everything girls you kind of want to hurt her-you know the type!). I'm not ashamed to say I have blog envy...But I will work on making mine more consistent I promise my sweets- then total world domination awaits! Peace. Love. Lipgloss. M

Thankful at Thanksgiving

We just had our Holiday Open House last nite at the boutique- for me it's as domestic as I get. It is the equivalent of the huge holiday feast- weeks of planning only to be over in 3 hours. All the thoughts of the holidays made me want to do a list of what I'm thankful for(mind you this is not the deep thoughts version- but gratitude on any level is always a good thing!)

Madeleine's Favorite Things

1)My new coral chair- I stare and wonder at its hipness and marvel at what a bargain it was!

2)Frasier Fir Candles by Thymes- The entire feel of the holidays somehow captured in a candle. I would snort it if I could( I jest- children do not try this at home!)

3)My limited edition Paul & Joe lipstick- the perfect pink in the most exquisite packaging...Sometimes it's a pain to be a woman, but things like this can make up for it!

4)OPI Midnight in Moscow polish- I paint my nails this burgundy black color and feel slightly evil & naughty( but in a good way!)

5)Lastly: The Hills- I used to be ashamed to admit this, I'm not any more! I wouldn't look away even if I could. Such pretty people, such petty problems- so riveting!

So savor the little things this Thursday with your families my beauties- I wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving! Peace. love. Lipgloss. M

Better Get Maaco!

I just got back from NYC after taking my airbrush make-up course at the amazing Rouge Make-up Studio in the Flatiron district. There's something about that city that brings out your inner fashionista! In my never ending quest to be able to create the 'perfect face' for my clients I am bringing in Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics & their Airbrush Compressor to La Papillon. Those who know me will understand why I immediately gravitated to the moniker! So as I spent my weekend perfecting my airbrushing strokes, rest assured my little caterpillars that your inner butterfly will be be ready for its close up and just in time for the holidays! Peace. Love. Lipgloss. M