Beach, Bobbi...oh Baby!

With the beach and boating already in full swing-we want to get you ready! These new cheek tints from Bobbi Brown are just what the captain ordered! They have just the right amount of pigment for a fresh summer look and are super easy to use! Another summer fav is her Beach Collection! Brings back all of those Coppertone memories....take a deep breath, can you smell it?

Love it and it makes me smile thinking of the good ole days!

Pick Your Weapon!

In my office, at my desk, I am humming my girl Janet's old school "Control"...as in Shine Control!

Here in the south it gets hotter and more humid than you can imagine. You feel yuk and sometimes look worse than you feel. There are ways to keep your cool and still look smokin' hot! I am a big fan of using anti-shine and shine control products. You can pick a primer, powder, or blot papers...or even all 3.

These are my favorite weapons of choice!

Bronzing Beauties!

Okay, so there is alot that I will fully and honestly admit about myself...one thing being that I like to have a touch of color or a bit of a bronze look. I'd like to think that I have come a long way from laying out with Tanning Amplifier, to gradually spending less and less unprotected time in the sun, to full on wearing sunscreen everyday. Being raised in the south, we would spend hours out on the beach...and had the idea that who ever had the darkest tan WINS! Boy, am I paying the price today! However, with that being said, it still somehow doesn't change the fact that I like to have a bit of color and still sit on the beach...these days I just try to be smarter about both. With that said, you can imagine I have tried just about every bronzer and self tanner out there. In fact my mission this sumer here locally is to find the BEST air brush tanning in town. I will let you now what I find out, in the meantime check out my favorite bronzers. I picked my top 3, including a fabu waterproof bronzer. My favorite matte bronzer is by Benefit! Truly not an once of shimmer and this product will last you forever. My fav shimmer bronzer is Laguna by Nars! Tread lightly with this one, because it is full impact baby! And of course this new waterproof powder bronzer I found by Hourglass, perfect for beach or poolside (or for a night out doing some heavy dancing!). If you have a favorite, give me a shout and let me know what's been working for you!

Marvelous for Mother and Mother Earth!

Happy May to everyone out there! First of all, we want to say "Sorry" for not updating last week! We had computer issues and finally after 5 days, got a new modem and are up and Running with the Bulls (again)!

We hope your week was a good one!

In looking for great Mother's Day gifts, we came across this awesome goodie bag from Josie Maran! Complete with all the "must haves" for spring, you cannot go wrong with these products! Includes essential oil, creme blush, mascara,lip gloss, and eye liner.

Perfect for any Mother, including Mother Earth!

Go to http://www.sephora.com/ to find this great gift.

It's In The Bag!

Every year the Center For Women here in Charleston has a purse auction to raise money for their facility. They are a wonderful group of women who promote other women and their businesses here locally. They are well known for their involvement in the community and are always ready to lend a hand and give back. That's why when this year they asked if we would design a purse for the Purse Auction... and we said YES! Although a bit nervous (neither myself or Mags can own the title of designer), we were honored to be a part of this event.It's a secret of what our bag looks like, but I can promise you-Margaret and I would have been fighting over this thing! If you do any event this spring, I would like to encourage you to come out for this one! Check out their web site for the event details and we hope to see you there! Happy Bidding!

C4Women.org

You ask...you shall receive!

Over in our neck of the woods, we are always talking about the importance of using a good primer-it is almost essential in creating a flawless face. Most primers are primarily silicone based, which creates a smoother surface. While this is ideal for many reasons, it is not a natural ingrediant. We have had emails and comments on helping people find a good quality, high performing all natural primer...well,look no more!

Korres has really stepped up their game in competing with the industry's leading natural and eco- friendly cosmetic lines. You might have seen them on one of your home shopping networks, or as you have cruised through a nearby Sephora. They offer a wonderful way to shop more natural (and the price point isn't too bad either). Try this and let us know what YOU think!

Product of the Week!

I like to switch up skin care, make up, and even perfume between seasons (spring/summer and fall/winter). For spring I like sheerer, lighter weight textures for everything-including any kind of scent I dab on. When I was younger, I used to swim in my perfumes and body products (does Victoria's Secret Tranquil Breeezes bring back memories for anyone?). These days, I like to keep things a bit more subtle (mysterious as my Mimi would say).

We all know how fabulous and popular

True Religion Jeans have been, so it should have come to no surprise that their perfume has become the hit it is! It is light and airy- clean for daytime and sexy enough for night. Somehow it made it into my basket as I was leaving Ulta the other day!

It was worth it because my husband even commented on how yummy it smelled!

A Grateful Heart!

The gift of one's time and talent are the most precious gifts. My gal Jules is constantly giving me both! We met years ago through a business connection (my first actual conversation with her was while I was in labor with my son Cameron at the hospital)... since then we have been each others biggest fan and frand! Every year or so she is shooting something for me-photos for marketing,my pregnant belly, pictures of the kiddos running around in diapers, or one of our beautiful Brides. This week we are getting together to shoot some updated promo stuff and at the last minute-she let me crash a shoot (due to it's fab location) last Friday. We had so much fun and I finally got to meet Kiesha (BFF from NC)...who lives up to her own legend of being "wonderful" too.

These are a few shots Jules got...not sure in what content I will use them in just yet. It's been a while since I have picked up the microphone-but she sure stirred my inner rockstar!

Love you Jules and thanks again!

Perfect Product!

We are always on the lookout for what we call "Perfect Products". Some products are obviously better than others and some frankly we just can't imagine living without.

Oil of Olay has really stepped up their game and has recently come out with new amazing products. They recognize that people are still spending on their beauty routines, but they are spending more wisely. We have blogged before on the Regenerist Line and how much we love that! Our latest must have are their make up removing wipes! I believe they have 3 different kinds of wipes that remove make up, but these are our FAV! They are super moist, ready to go and take off ALL make up! We carry them in our kits and I have them in my car and gym bag! They are also great to keep in your bedside table for all you night owls who don't like to take your make up off before bed(gasp) and are perfect for traveling (they meet airline regulations)!

See for yourself and let us know what you think!

"Bump" Beauty!

Holla back all you pregger peaches...this is for you! I have o'plenty girlie friends who have buns in the oven at present-including my sister Lorie who is 14 weeks with her second bambino. I have been digging around trying to find what's new out there for all of my pregnant peeps and found this company...Momma Mio! I love their gift sets and some of their products sound so luxurious and relaxing-I want to try them (and I am NOT pregnant!). My favorite is the BBB Gift Set for the 2nd trimester. It stands for Boobs, Belly, and Bottoms and comes withTummy Rub Oil, Boob Tube (for stretch marks), and Wonder-Full Balm (for the bum area).Their packaging is adorable and I simply can't make up my mind what I want to order first!

http://www.mommamio.com/

A Girl After My Own Heart...or Make Up Kit Really!

My sweet Sophie! I met Miss Sophie last spring while working with one of the best families...The Lynch's. Sophie is the darling niece of Lynda MOB of Franca...Franca was one of my gorgeous Brides for 2008 (did you get all that?). Anyway,Soph and I had a wonderful time chatting away the entire day of the wedding. Come to find out she is crazy mad about make up! Not only does she love the color aspect, but is already extremely talented at mixing, blending, and trust me when I say the girl is already good with the brush! She fell in love with a lip palette that I had been carrying around and spent at least an hour in that kit alone. Needless to say, everytime I looked at that sitting in my kit, I thought of her. I kept thinking of how much she would like this and probably get more use out of it than me...so finally after the season calmed down enough for me to get to the post office...I sent it to her! All the way over to Glasgow! I heard back from Miss Diva Divine with the sweetest thank you card and photo saying how much she loved her new lip kit. What can I say, at such a young age she has a clear vision and passion for anything related to make up! Truly a girl after my own heart (or shall I say make up kit?)! I will look forward to keeping in touch with the entire Lynch family, especially my little Sophie.

Maybe one day, I can go work for her!

Southern Weddings Magazine Blog and Charleston Weddings Magazine!

Jane was one of my favorite Bride's this past season (so much so that I put her on the cover of the new site's home page)...the wonderfully talented Heather Forsythe was her photographer that day. Her wedding made it into Charleston Wedding Magazine's and onto the

Southern Weddings Blog! I loved the beautiful purples hues used for everything, especially the peacock feathers! Jane who is also a Ballet Bride (dances for a local company here in Charleston) looked stunning and the entire wedding was dripping with romance....

http://www.swsmag.net/

www.charlestonmag.com/weddings

Hellooooo Kitty!

Yeah for MAC!

Between my daughter who is already an insane fan of Hello Kitty (at the ripe age of 2), to one of my bestest girlie-friends Jules...I was so excited when MAC finally launched their line

"Kitty Mild-Kitty Wild" Hello Kitty products!

These goodies are super cute and the packaging is even cuter. The line covers anything from lipglass to brushset...make up bag to bracelet! It looks a little like Hello Kitty Harley Style because of the black logo and I LOVE it! You get the best of both worlds in not having to search for an excuse to buy something HK AND you get an awesome product from MAC. Definitely NOT your daughters Hello Kitty...more like a mother's obsession from back in the day. I know Hello Kitty made a strong comeback several years ago, but to me she never left!

I HEART HELLO KITTY!

Redness Relief!

My sweet Auntie Vida emailed me with a question a few weeks back about what to use for redness or rosacea. There are so many things you can do to help combat the redness from what you eat and drink, to controlling the temperature, and of course there is the skin care and make up we use. There are a few good light weight powders out there that help tone down the redness by using a certain tint to conceal the red, but few offer ingredients within their products to eliminate it all together. I came across this newbie from Clinique and it looked interesting, so I tried it. Now I am not super red, so I would love to actually try this on someone ideal...it did have a cooling effect which also makes me want to try it in the warmer months for all my summer Brides. We will keep you updated! If you "Give it a go" as Tony Fergeson says...holla back and let's us know what you think!

Here's the 411...

Clinique's Redness Solutions Instant Relief Mineral Powder

Unique mineral treatment measurably reduces redness on contact. It's lab-certified. Under its care and cover, visible redness and broken capillaries virtually disappear-instantly and for hours. Patent-pending formula helps skin "keep its cool." Oil-free, talc-free. With anti-bacterial brush. Appropriate for skins with mild-to-moderate Rosacea or reactive redness.Use after your A.M. Redness Solutions routine of cleanser, moisturizer and protective base. Can be worn alone, over protective base, under or over foundation or for touch-ups. Invert powder canister and tap gently to allow powder to gather in tray. Dip Powder Brush or included brush in powder, gently tap off excess and apply to face. Note: Brush can hold a single application of powder for later use. Dip into powder, twist down and cover with lid. Carry "loaded" brush in your evening bag or makeup pouch.

Contains:

Caffeine, Magnolia Bark, Mushroom, and Grapefruit Peel extracts.

Reducing redness on contact by "cooling" the skin.

I Heart Juicy!

I LOVE Juicy! They made the track suit more famous than ADIDAS, took cute charm braclets to a new level, and put the yumma in a good smellin' perfume-one of my favorites! I was innocently enough looking at buying my husband the Juicy for Men cologne "Dirty English", when I stumbled across this cute thang! It is a sassy little Juicy ring with a little bit o' bling and gloss! I was a good girl and didn't buy it for myself, but it sure went on my Valentine's Day Lust List!

Mi Amore Juicy!

Too Cute!

3 words...too stinkin' cute! Remember the Smurfs? If you don't remember them or even know what I am talking about (shame on you-just kidding!)...go buy the dvd collection asap! I came across this limited collection by Too Faced and thought it was too cute not to post! They have an illuminating powder, eye shadows, lip gloss, and eye liner...the gloss is mood enhancing and changes colors as you change moods. How much fun is that? Good thing black gloss is "in" right now-haha, just kidding again! Check it out on www. sephora.com

Get yours before they are gone gone!

Product of the Week!

So this week, I have been on the HUNT! Apparently Neutrogena stopped making my favorite tinted lip balm-darn it. While I like my Burt's Bees tinted lip shimmer, there was something that I couldn't put my finger on that I loved about my Neutrogena "Clean". SO...a Target, Wal-mart, Walgreens, CVS, and Ulta later...I ended up going back to an old favorite: Bobbi Brown's Tinted Lip Balm! Now I remember why I loved it so much. It's smooth, creamy, and had just the right amount of color. Perfect for work, perfect for working out-my favorite is the Pink Popsicle!

Grab yours now and let the addiction begin (but don't blame me-ha!).

Product of the Week!

While I love the stress relief the gym gives me-I also love working out outdoors. Whether I am walking the bridge, running on the beach, or cycling with the kids at the park...I am always looking for a great sweat-proof SPF that is lightweight, won't sting my eyes, and won't break me out. (I only sound high maintenance-ha!). I came across this newbie at Target right before our cruise, tried it, and loved it!

Neutrogena is one of my favorite companies and once again, they got it right!

P.S. For all you Snowbunnies planning a ski trip, this would be on my "must-pack" list!

New Year!! New You??

Happy 2009 to ya! I can't believe another year has come and gone-but it has! I think it's funny how with the new year comes a new attitude! Don't get me wrong,-I think it's great to keep yourself in check...I seem to do it more than once a year (more like 10 times a year)-however, when does it cross over to taking yourself too seriously (seriously)? I asked the people around me what they want in store for this new year and I heard alot of the familiar: Workout more, drop of few lbs., spend less $,have more free time-you get the picture. It got me thinking of how I want this year to go for me and my business,family, and personal life (yes-I have one).I have a feeling it will be a pivotal year in many ways and realized where specific goals are a must for any resolution-I want to look at the bigger picture. So here is what I want out of 2009:

To make a difference in the lives of the people around me.

Trust more, hesitate less.

Treat other's how you want to be treated-nice, BUT treat others how THEY want to be treated!

Look at myself long enough to ask, "Is this what I would want for my daughter's life?"

If I do anything, make sure it's done with kindness, grace, and truth.

LIVE my life, really live it!

These are the things I will be striving for in the New Year. I challenge everyone to take some time, sit back, and realize their true meaning, purpose, and path. I look forward to watching the world around me take on new shape. The word "beautiful" will earn new meaning...

Happy Holidays from Moore Make Up!

Have a wonderful and blessed New Year...see you all in 2009!

Fabulous and over 45!

I am always on the lookout for a great book or magazine, that is not only fun to read-but that will also break down the 411 on anything beauty related. My Grandmother said,"Knowledge is power" and I believe her. I also believe that feeling good about yourself is empowering and if you are feeling good-you will DO good. I have been researching for some of our upcoming seminars and one of the topics I am looking forward to most is our Fabulous Over 50 workshop! I came across this book (and web site) and really like what this artist is doing! I was in Target when I saw this and they only had 2 copies on the shelves...the little elf in me is telling me to hop on Amazon.com and order a copy for each fabulous lady over 50 I know! I only hope that they would know I am only trying to "pay it forward" a bit, not trying to drop a hint (heehee).

Take a peak and let me know what you think!

www.makeupguy.com

Love love these products!

You've heard us chatting it up about the weather changing and with that skin care needs changing along with it. We always like to say to do a gentle exfoliation at least twice a week (gentle being the key word). You can use the best of the best or even make one from scratch with store bought goodies (say using sugar and a bit of olive oil). There is alot to pick from, but even with that being said-we rarely find that special product that blows us away (and makes us by it again and again). This past week I tried 2 products I kept reading about, and now understand why they are getting rave reviews...

Aveeno Cleansing Pads are awesome! They come ready to use right out of the package, one side is for gentle exfoliation for sloughing off dry dead skin, the other side gentle enough to use around more tender places, like the eye area! Perfection, and these smell delicious! Then I tried the more advanced Oil of Olay Micro-Sculpting Creme...really love this product! I have used alot of higher end products such as La Mer, La Praire, and Chanel...and this product can give them a run for their money ( while you spend less money). With the economy the way it is, everyone is watching their spending-so this is the perfect way to treat and take care of yourself-without breaking the bank! Try these for yourself and let us know what you think! See you next week!

Brrrrrr!

With it getting colder and the wind really kickin' things up, things are getting drier! I don't know if it's all that kissing under the mistletoe, but everyone has chapped lips right now. Some people even have Santa Cheeks, they are so dry! I would definitely step up your moisturizer to something more dense, say from a lotion to a creme...I would also invest in a good Hydrating Balm! I love this simple little stick from Johnson & Johnson. I use it on everything and everyone. My son has really bad eczema, and we don't leave the house without his cute little face coated with this product. It is perfect to toss in any bag or even pocket...and it was $2.99! At that price, you might even want to grab one for Santa!

Also, if you are on the go this holiday...these cleansing clothes are perfect for travel. They work just like the "Big Girl" facial clothes at a fraction of the price. Plus, it makes more sense if you are dry& chapped to be cleaning your face with something more gentle...if it's good enough for my baby, it's good enough for me!

So Thankful!

I like to think I am a pretty grateful person throughout the entire year...but considering the economy, the time of year, plus throw in the kind of week I had last week-I am extremely grateful. I have my health, my family, a roof over my head, a nice/safe car, food in my pantry, and a job I love! As crazy as it can be, I'm just as crazy about what I do. I feel blessed to make a living doing what I love most -helping people feel better about themselves! October marked our 7th year in business and I am looking forward to at least the next 7! To those of you who know us, have worked with us, and supported us...we Thank you, Thank you, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts (and make up bags!) We send you warm wishes and hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Perfecto'

Okay, so I am coming at ya a whole day early with this week's update. Usually I try and take Monday's off, but tomorrow I am slammed, so I thought I would try and get a bit ahead.

I was thinking about what I wanted to write about this week and a few things dawned on me...With the holidays around the corner, we will have people coming to visit and lots of parties to attend-mostly home soirees.What are the things I like to leave for my guests when they overnight with us and what is a little something I can surprise the hostess of our seasonal shindigs with....

Hmmm, although I've never seen anyone turn up their nose at a bottle of vino, I feel it's a tired gift. While candles are lovely, do I risk imposing the taste of my sniffer to theirs? Anywho- I got sucked into QVC the other day, learning more about a company I was already impressed with...

Korres!

This company's roots hail from Greece and they do natural like nobody's business. While shopping their products I came across this lovely set of mini products...perfect for anyone, anytime of the year. And for $25.00, I can order plenty- picking up the perfect gift for little elves to leave guests and hostess!

Red Hot Baby!

Not saying you can't wear a red lip year round, but nothing spices up a holiday look like a hot red lip! It's classy, sexy, and can wake up any outfit you are wearing. With budgets being a bit tighter for everyone this year...skip the new party outfit and reinvent your look with a new lip. People will be so busy staring at your beautiful new pout, they won't glance past your shoulders. I love this new Stila lip combo! It has perfect shades of red to mix or use alone. Pucker up and give it a go...See you next week-Muwahhhhhh!

Lux lashes!

I have often said...Chanel does not make a bad product! They are the epitome of class and when you buy anything Chanel, you know what you will be getting. This goes for their famous quilt bags, their ballet flats, and even their lipsticks! Several of my mascara favorites have been Chanel and this new one Exceptionnel is no exception! It gives major volume and enough curl so that you can skip your curler! It also comes in several colors to pick from, so don't be afraid to try something new!

I also had a recent purchase of their cologne Egoiste Platinum, while marketed for men, I have loved this fragrance for years. So much that I bought it as my winter "smell good". It's clean, perfect for day and night...and I honestly can't stop smelling myself! If you are searching for a new fragrance, don't ignore the "men's world" of things...you might be surprised in what tickles your nose!

Trick or Treat...definetly TREAT!

I can't resist a yummy smelling shower wash! I love all the amazing "flavors" Philosophy makes, but had never seen their licorice flavor! I thought how perfect for Halloween this week! I have not tried it and honestly don't know if I plan on it, but it looked and sounded pretty cool. I HAVE tried the Pumpkin Spice 3 in 1 wash and it is delicious! Hop on their site (www.philosophy.com) and see their fabulous product line up...they all look so good! WARNING... it will definetly make you hungry!

Happy Haunting!

Marvelous "Minis"

This makes me soooo HAPPY! I am a self professed mascara junkie, so when I saw this I immediately placed my order. This is the perfect way to try out your favorites without breaking the bank and they are great for travel! My one suggestion would be to open and use one at a time, once air hits these minis-they tend to dry out fast. Have fun and let me know which ones you love!

Lash on ladies!

Reminder!

Hope everyone had a fabulous week! We wanted to remind everyone about the

Mommy Make Up Seminar

this coming Wednesday! We are expecting a great group, but still have room if you want to join us! We will be covering:

Fab in 15-How to get gorgeous in less than 15 minutes...

"Baby Momma" products-great baby products get put to great use...

Multi-Purpose Mommy Must Haves...

Top 10 Tips...

"Carpool Cosmetics"

Wednesday October 15th 6-8pm Seminar starting at 6:30pm

1354 Chrismill Lane Brickyard Plantation

Light refreshments~casual dress

RSVP 843.708.1918 or 843.709.2144

Treat yourself and serve others!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

So many companies have jumped on board to create special limited products with proceeds going to fight Breast Cancer-YEAH! We LOVE that! From drugstore companies like Revlon and Sonia Kashuk, to higher end companies like Bobbi Brown and Smashbox. They make it so easy to give back. No matter what your budget is- the next time you go to buy a new product, look for the pink ribbon! "Pretty is as pretty does"-not only will you look great, you will feel great! One of our favs...this awesome kit from Smashbox! Check out sites like www.Sephora.com to see what other companies are giving back!

GO PINK!