Friday, July 8, 2011

No Brainers & Must Haves (NARS version)

I am going to let you in on a little secret.  In the often confusing and commonly overwhelming beauty community there are a couple products that everyone holds true.

So, when I first start in introduce people to make-up the first thing I tell them is that these products will change their lives.  Sound dramatic?  Ok, it is dramatic.  However, they are AMAZING products that work on everyone.

Every year magazines like Allure come out with the "Best Of" issue and these are the products that are always included - a fact which my friends are very proud about because they own them all :)

So, without further ado - here are the must have, no brainers, looks great on everyone, run out and buy right now NARS products:

#1 NARS Laguna (bronzer) $33
I know what you are saying, "but Katie, I don't wear bronzer!".  Ok, here is the simple truth...you should wear bronzer.  Bronzer wakes up your face, makes you loose 5 pounds, generally changes your life and the best one on the market is NARS Laguna.  This bronzer is the holy grail of just dark enough without being orange and just shiny enough without being glittery.






#2 NARS Orgasm (blush) $27
Yes, you read the name correctly - the name of the blush is Orgasm.  My personal opinion is that Francisco Nars decided if you are grown up enough to walk up to a make-up counter and ask for an orgasm and then pay $27 for it...you can be in the cool NARS club.  NARS Orgasm is a peachy pink blush with very light shimmer.  It works on pretty much all skin tones and a little bit goes a LONG way.



NARS Laguna (left), NARS Orgasm (right)


So, now you know and you are ready to go out and buy the best of the best.  Don't forget that you are always fabulous with makeup or without but a little mascara never hurt anyone :)

XXOO 
Katie

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Welcome!

Welcome Gorgeous!

Welcome to Makeup For All, my personal repository of makeup, skincare and general life information (more the former than the latter).

I am writing this blog for one reason and one reason only - because I love makeup and even more than that, I love helping people learn about makeup without feeling intimidated or stupid.

On any given night I am reading about the new MAC collection, watching YouTube videos on the best new eye shadow palette or hiding away in my makeup room experimenting. Do I understand that, that is slightly strange to most people?  ABSOLUTELY!

However, makeup is my passion and I hope that the knowledge I have accumulated can be a resource to help you understand how fun makeup can be - no matter how much you wear.

So, if your looking for a place of substance and contemplation - then you should probably Google the Dalai Lama.  However, if you want to find the best bronzer I am the girl for you :)

Welcome to Makeup For All - pull up a chair and some lipstick and we will get started!