Saks 100 Great Gift Ideas

With Christmas right around the corner, here are a few great girl ideas I fell in love with from Saks Fifth Avenue's 100 Great Gift Ideas. I hope Santa is reading and thinks I was a good girl this year, wink wink!!!

YSL Arty Oval Ring

YSL Arty Dots Ring

Oscar de la Renta Open Link Bracelet

Adriana Orsini Crystal Pave Wide Bracelet

Fendi Zucca Multi Graffiti Makeup Bag

Gucci Sterling Silver Britt Collection Double G Chain and Earrings Set

All Gifts are under $400 and exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue.
See Ya!!!!
Miss Sassy

Stacey Bendet 4am Finds: Vintage Sunglasses

Loving these vintage 1970s SUDAN Large Rhinestone Frames. Great for a summer day on the beach or outdoor lunch. Absolutely adorable!!!!

See Ya!!
Miss Sassy

Actress Angela Bassett host event in New Orleans

I was blessed to receive a call two weeks ago that the talented actress Angela Bassett wanted to have her makeup done by me while she was in New Orleans hosting an event. The Moth and USA Networks held an event at Generation Hall last night; a mini storytelling tour...New York, Chicago, Denver and Seattle.

I was also asked to do makeup & hair on Actor Sendhil Ramamurthy of Covert Affairs. I worked with Sendhil earlier this year at Sundance Film Festival inside the EW/ L'OREAL Paris lounge. Because of the conflict of schedule I was only able to work with Angela only.

Becuase it was an intimate setting I wanted to keep the makeup look soft, and natural, but play up Angela flawless skin tone. So I used a lot of brown, bronze, and gold color paletttes.

Below are colors and products that I selected for Angela;
FACE
*Smashbox Bronzig Foundation Primer
*Make Up For Ever HD Foundation #178
*MAC SkinFinish in Medium Deep
*MAC SkinFinish in Dark
*MAC SkinFinish in Deep Dark
*Smashox Brow Tech in Brunette
EYES
*Smashbox Eyelights
*L'OREAL HIP eyeshadow in forgiving #236-brown
*MAC Eyeshadow in Amber Lights
*L'OREAL HIP Cream eyeliner in black-on the top
*L'OREAL Carbon Black Pencil Perfect-on the botton
*L'OREAL Carbon Black Voluminous mascara-on the bottom lashes only
*Smashbox Baked Fusion Soft Lights
CHEEKS
*MAC Blush in Sweet as Cocoa
*MAC Blush in Raizin
LIPS
*OCC Lip Balm-on the lips
*NYX Lip Pencil in Brown
*L'OREAL Colour Riche Lipstick in Cashmere
*L'OREAL HIP Shine Struck Liquid Lipcolor in Distinct
*Smashbox Reflection Highshine Lipgloss

CREDITS
Photos courtsey of AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
Photos courtsey of Brandy Gomez-Duplessis

ABOUT
Brandy Gomez-Duplessis is a Celebrity Makeup Artist who currently reside in New York and part time in New Orleans. Brandy is also a L'OREAL Paris Pro Makeup Artist. You can also keep up with Brandy by reading her personal blog "Inside The Life of A Makeup Artist", her fashion blog "Black Tie Stiletto" or follow her glamxurious tweets on twitter.

Enjoying My Birthday

I started my morning off by sleeping in late, as you know that is very rare. I'm not a breakfast person but hubby was able to find me my favorite cranberry muffins, and fresh exotic fruits. Of course my beverage of choice was a mango mimosa...yummy!

Thanks everyone for such amazing texts, emails, tweets, and facebook message that I have been receiving since 12am. Its such a great feeling to feel luved by so many friends from everywhere. You are all amazing as well and I luv you all for allowing me to be me....a hand full.

Yes, I am going to enjoy this great day, how can I not, lol. It's my day...I'm a true LIBRA if you didn't know.

Again, thanks everyone for taking time out of your busy day to send me such special birthday wishes. Can't wait for tonight special night that one of my BESTIE's,  @Jamielyn  Arcega is planning for me @jlscloset.

See Ya Bye & Luv You Mean It...have a GLAMXURIOUS SEXY DAY ON ME, LOL!!!!!

Stacey Bendet 4 am Finds: Alexander McQueen

How cute is this little clutch bag? Edgy yet dainty, Alexander McQueen's Hell's Knuckleduster Box Clutch is a great accessory for those fashionistas not on a budget. Can be purchased at net-a-porter.com for a mere $2,325.00. Loves it!

See Ya!
Miss Sassy

Kidd's Kids

The Pink Pout Trend Continues Into Fall Brides

Bright, Barbie-pink lips were the big trend this summer and this fall the juicy-pink colored lip trend will stay for brides. Many destination brides will be on the beach somewhere in Hawaii, Mexico, South Pacific or the Caribbean wearing a variety of pink lip colors. Fuchsia pink (OCC Lip Tar in Anime) is a fun, girly lip color that, thankfully, looks great on all skin tones. Bubble gum pinks to more vibrant pinks are ever so yummy, especially when topped off with a touch of lip gloss.

When taking that pink-lady pledge, don't forget to coat your nails (PritiNYC in Fire Candle) with an electric tropical nail polish. It's definitely so ultra femme. Plus, the groom will always say, “I DO” to a sexy vinyl, shiny pink pout.


Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar $12.50
PritiNYC $10.00

Written by Brandy Gomez-Duplessis About

Photo courtesy of Jerome Holmes Photography
Model: Tranae with BGD Agency

Brandy Gomez-Duplessis is a Celebrity Makeup Artist who currently resides in New York and part time in New Orleans. Brandy is also a L'OREAL Paris Pro Makeup Artist. You can also keep up with Brandy by reading her personal blog "Inside The Life of A Makeup Artist", her fashion blog "Black Tie Stiletto" or follow her glamxurious tweets on twitter. Brandy will also be a special guest makeup artist at BIBI Salon in Harlem, NY / Upper Manhattan, NY in November.

Something Glam, Something Borrowed, Something Blue

Bright colors have run rampant on the runways this season. And as with any runway makeup look, brides will be anxious to try the latest trends. Bright colors can be tricky, especially on the eyes. The easiest way to emulate the bright colors look without reliving the 80’s is to use colored cream eyeliners. These are fun, playful, and take the dull out of bridal makeup.

This fall to play up the makeup on all my brides I will use colored cream eyeliners and will incorporate the colors like plums, midnight blues, and indigos to give the runway effect that is ready to wear. Both Smashbox and L’OREAL cosmetics have great cream eyeliners that are long wearing and won’t smear or smudge on your wedding day.

They also provide an array of bright colors that will give any glamxurious bride an exciting and cool ways to turn her aisle into a runway.

Smashbox Cream Eyeliner Palette $32.00
Smashbox Cream Metallic Eyeliner Palette $32.00

L'OREAL Professional Studio Secret HIP Cream Truth Eyeliner $11.99

About

Brandy Gomez-Duplessis is a Celebrity Makeup Artist who currently reside in New Orleans but will be relocating to New York. Brandy is also a L’OREAL Paris Pro Makeup Artist. You can also keep up with Brandy by reading her personal blog “Inside The Life of A Makeup Artist”,her fashion blog “Black Tie Stiletto”or follow her glamxurious tweets on twitter.

Credits

Written by Brandy Gomez-Duplessis

Picture courtsey of SEPHORA

Picture courtsey of L'OREAL