THINGS I LOVE | Shu Uemura Essence Absolue

Not only do I love all things makeup....I love all things regarding hair too! Check out Shu Uemura's Essence Absolue. It's a multi-use elixir that protects while rebalancing the moisture level of your hair. All you have to do is apply one pump into the palm of your hand before styling or as a pre-shampoo treatment, apply four pumps onto dry hair and comb through prior to shampooing.

I've never seen my hair look so shiny, healthy and amazing. My hairstylist introduced this to me after getting my highlights done. I couldn't stop touching my hair! Then to my dismay I found out that not only was my salon sold out of the product but that it was sold out everywhere! I resorted to bidding on it on eBay and when it arrived on my front door step I could not have been more thrilled. This stuff is magic in a bottle! I can't say enough good things about this product...you just have to go out and get it for yourself.

BTW - Shu Uemura was finally able to meet the demand for this product and is now selling it on their website and also in selected salons. Check it out at www.shuuemuraartofhair-usa.com

Your hair will thank you :)

THINGS I LOVE | Giorgio Armani Blender Brush

I've tried many foundation brushes and I have finally found one that I just can't live without! It is the Blender Brush by Giorgio Armani Cosmetics. Simply amazing! It is made from luxurious soft sable and is slightly rounded at the edges to follow the curves of the face. This brush dispenses the perfect amount of makeup onto the skin to create a flawless, airbrushed effect when used with any liquid foundation. Flawless results!

It also was recently named an Allure Magazine "Best of Beauty" Award winner!

Check it out at www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com

THINGS I LOVE | Nude Lip

Sandy B Lipstick by MAC

Moth to Flame Dazzleglass by MAC

I am in constant search for the perfect nude lip and I recently came across a fun combination that I think looks great on everyone! Check out Sandy B lipstick and Moth to Flame Dazzleglass by MAC and you will fall in love with these colors! Sandy B is a frosty light shell pink lipstick and Moth to Flame is a sheer neutral beige with violet pearl gloss. Add these two colors to your palette and they will look great for either a fresh day look or with a smoky eye for an evening look.

THINGS I LOVE | Velana K lip gloss

A new addition to my makeup kit and something fun to try! Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a lipgloss addict! I carry at least ten different colors with me in my purse at all times!

The lip enhancing glosses from Velana K are going to quickly become a new fave. They are packed with Vitamins A and C and contain a seaweed mixture which moisturizes and protects against photo aging while promoting collagen production. Shea butter also helps protect against dehydration. Whats even more fun is that these glosses come in ten beautiful, sheer colors that look great on everyone! I decided to get the three-pack so I could try several colors for a great price. I got Vanessa (the perfect pink), Holly (a shimmery neutral) and....you guessed it...Julie (a ballerina pink). I couldn't help but try the Julie color!

Check out all ten colors at www.velanak.com

THINGS I LOVE | Raspberry Lip Color

I love, love, love this color! The latest addition to my arsenal of makeup. It is Metallic Lip Color in Raspberry by Bobbi Brown. A makeup artist who I truly adore has used this on her brides in the past and it is gorgeous on and the creamy formula is amazing! Don't be thrown by the "Metallic" in the product name...it's not sparkly at all, just a subtle shimmer. Simply beautiful and I can't wait to start using it this spring on my brides!

Check it out at www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com