Mid-Afternoon Break: June 11th, 2010

11 Jun

The part of the financial market we cover at my job has been a bit quiet today.  I suspect that the FIFA World Cup may have something to do with that.  I worked on a trading floor during the last World Cup and can tell you that at least at that place no one was doing much trading.

Today I am taking advantage of the peace and quiet to tell you about my near death experience (well it was really my parents who thought I was near death): Continue reading 

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The Look: Christina Aguilera @ 2010 MTV Movie Awards – Performance

7 Jun

 

Christina Aguilera

2010 MTV Movie Awards – Performance

Chritina’s makeup changed from warm to cold when she took the stage at the awards show.  She swapped golden brown lids for a silvery ones paired with a gray cut crease.  Check out how celebrity makeup artist, Kristopher Buckle, achieved the look:

For Christina’s eyes, Kristopher defined the crease and around the lash line with Armani Maestro Eye Shadow in #38, a charcoal shade. The intense silver shine topping Christina’s lids was Ombre Magnétique in Urban Silver, a brand new gel-like shimmer shadow coming from Lancôme this fall. (Stay tuned for more details!) Lancôme’s Artliner in Noir and mega coats of Hypnôse Drama Mascara in Excessive Black finished the dramatic eye look.

Christina’s lips—already a gorgeous red, thanks to Lancôme’s Color Design Matte in Red Haute—got a dramatic coat of shine with Color Fever Gloss in Mercury Rising, a sumptuous red shade.

Glossier Kissez,

DRB

Source: Lancome

Image Source: Aguilera World

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The Look: Christina Aguilera @ 2010 MTV Movie Awards – Red Carpet

7 Jun

 

Christina Aguilera

2010 MTV Movie Awards – Red Carpet

Christina Aguilera rocked a glamorous fresh-faced look at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards.  Warm golden lids paired with a pop of red on the lips is one of my go-to looks for special occasions, especially during the spring and summer seasons.  Celebrity makeup artist, Kristopher Buckle, shared how he created the look:

The mission, says Kristofer, was to give Christina “perfect ivory skin and strong bone structure” to highlight her bold and classic red lip. To start, Kristofer prepped the skin with Lancôme’s new Teint Idole Fresh Wear Foundation in Bisque and Maquicomplet Complete Coverage Concealer in Ivoire (a makeup artist favorite). For the eyes, Kristofer swept YSL Ombre Solo Smoothing Effect Eyeshadow in #2 Cashmere Brown along the crease. Three coats of Hypnôse Drama Mascara in Excessive Black topped the upper lashes and one light coat coated the lower lashes.

For Christina’s glam red pout, Kristofer first lined with Lancôme’s Le Lipstique Lipcolouring Stick in Rougelle, a sheer red liner. Color Design Matte Lipstick in Red Haute delivered the rich dose of red—perfect for the iconic pop star.

Glossy Kissez,

DRBrooklyn730

Source: Lancome

Image Source: Aguilera World

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RE: Not Myself Tonight Inspired Look by Candie

31 May

Video will be added once it is live on YouTube.

sexycandieeyes on YouTube

Not Myself Tonight by Christina Aguilera

Inspired Look

Candie and I did a collaboration on YouTube of makeup looks inspired by Christina Aguilera’s “Not Myself Tonight” music video.  Check out more pictures and a list of products she used to achieve this look:

Face

  • NARS blush – Desire
  • MAC Strobe Liquid

Eyes

  • MAC Paint Pot – Groundwork
  • Ben Nye Creme Color – Yellow
  • MAC Eye Shadow – Goldenrod, Chrome Yellow, Ricepaper, Nylon, Soot (PRO)
  • MAC Pigment – Primary Yellow (PRO)
  • MAC Eye Kohl – Smolder
  • MAC Fluidline – Blacktrack fluidline
  • MAC Chromagraphic Pencil – NW25/NC30
  • MAC Lashes – #44 lashes
  • L’Oreal Telescopic mascara – Blackest Black
  • Cover Girl Exact Eyelights mascara – Black Gold

Lips

  • MAC Lip Pencil – Brick
  • MAC Lipstick – Russian Red, So Chaud
  • MAC Lipglass – C-Thru

More pictures of the final look: Continue reading 

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Tutorial: Not Myself Tonight Inspired

31 May

Christina Aguilera

Not Myself Tonight video

Face

  • MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural – Medium Plus
  • MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer – NW20
  • NARS Bronzer – Laguna

Eyes

  • MAC Brows – Spiked
  • MAC Eye Kohl – Phone Number
  • MAC Eye Shadow – Tissueweight
  • Make Up For Ever Eye Shadow – #53
  • Stila Kajal Eyeliner – Onyx
  • MAC lashes – #7

Lips

  • MAC Lip Pencil – Redd
  • MAC Lipstick – Russian Red
  • MAC Clear Gloss

Video and pictures of the final look: Continue reading 

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Behind the Vlog with Makeup.com

26 May

Last week I was interviewed by Victoria Kirby from Makeup.com.  Click to view the post:  Behind the Vlog: 5 Questions for DRBrooklyn730′s Cindy Diaz.

Glossy Kissez,

DRB

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Tutorial: Pret-A-Papier

10 May

Face

  • Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundtion– 4,5
  • MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural – Medium Plus
  • MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer – NW20
  • Stila Convertible Color – Camelia
  • MAC Mineralize Blush Duo – Light Over Dark

Eyes

  • MAC Brows – Spiked
  • MAC Eye Shadow – Tissueweight, Rule, Folie
  • Stila Kajal Eyeliner – Onyx
  • Cover Girl Lash Blast Fusion mascara – Very Black
  • tarte – multipleEYE natural lash enhancing primer (sent to me for free by tarte)

Lips

  • MAC Lipstick – Dressmaker, Dressmaker
  • MAC Lipglass – Fold & Tuck

I created a Facebook Fan Page for my YouTube channel.  A Fan Page sounds so pretentious, but if you’re on Facebook often click the Like This button near the top of the page to follow the page.  I will update it with my latest videos so you can stay up to date with me :) Click here to visit the page.

Glossy Kissez!

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Musing of the Day: More Ruffles

7 May

Guess by Marciano

Mayli Ruffle Tube Mini Dress

Color: Hot House (more colors available)

Retail Price: $118

Lovinng this dress by Guess by Marciano in a vibrant color that can be dressed up or dressed down.  And it has ruffles!  The tricky thing about a ruffled dress is that it can make you look enormous.  However, I do have one that fits nicely so its one of those styles where you won’t know if the fit will be flattering until you try it on. 

Fashionable Kissez,

DRB

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Mid-Afternoon Break: May 6th, 2010

6 May

Had lunch at Schnippers again with the bf this time. I had some yummy mac and cheese and he had a bacon cheeseburger with a side of mac and cheese. I know, crazy, like the bacon cheeseburger isn’t one heart attack, but he is one of those people that can eat anything and not gain a pound.

Someone on Twitter asked me today what kind of diet I was on and I replied Continue reading 

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Polished: Chastity by Essie

3 May

Essie

Color: Chastity

A few days ago I went over to Dashing Diva to get a manicure and tried Essie’s Chastity nail polish.  I love the bright bubble-gum pink shade that is glitter and shimmer free (who needs glitter with a color that bright?).  The color brings out the Barbie in all of us.

Polished Kissez,

DRB