Nicole created an awesome fusion with the creation of this cosmetic line, her passion for make-up and her desire to help women who have suffered this misfortune. Unfortunately, 80% of the people being trafficked are women and girls.
Photo of Nicole by Nicole Kestenbaum
Product Photography taken from Radiant Cosmetics website
Bilingual TV host, actress, columnist, and music lover Pili Montilla is not only multi-talented but incredibly beautiful. This boricuan beauty resides in L.A. and maintains an active and healthy life style which translates to her glowing complexion and killer bod.
Luckily for me, this past week, Pili was in Houston for the LATISM (Latinos in Social Media) convention as a speaker for the Successful Hispanic Social Media Campaigns conference. She rocked the panel sharing her experience as a social media host for Heineken's 2011 Latin Grammy's as well as her on-screen hosting gigs for Pepsi, Chrysler and Fashion's Night Out, among others.
What products make her look stunning when interviewing celebrities like Ricky Martin, Gwen Stefani, and Sofia Vergara?
Let's take a look!
(click on the photos for a larger view!)
We also want to know...
1) What is your night-out beauty must have?
Mascara! I have deep set eyes, so I always like to highlight them and make them pop out as much as possible.
2) Do you treat yourself to any old-fashioned beauty treatments at home?
I drink tons of water on a daily basis. I believe it's THE oldest, easiest and best beauty treatment any one could have!
3) What is one product that you've used for a long time or one that you highly recommend?
I use Dr. Zein Obagi's products and love them. His treatments are intense, so I choose to use the entire regimen on a bi-monthly basis. When I'm off the complete program, I only use his cleanser, toner and amazing primer.
Check out her website and take a look at her hosting and acting reels. Pili knows how to rock a red carpet and be super funny, now that's beauty!
Thanks for sharing Pili!
Yesterday, I had the privilege to do the models's make-up for the 19th Annual BIBI Bridal Show at the Sugar Land Town Square Marriott Hotel. This event is unique because as a South Asian show, you will not witness the white, lace or pouffy bridal attire you're used to seeing. Rather, colors like green, red and orange are the perfect hues for the South Asian bride. The models were an international crew from Colombia, Persia, India, and Mexico. I love Houston's diversity! All the girls were stunners!
Even though I did not get to stay for the actual fashion show ( I had a date with the Houston Contemporary Art Fair ) I had so much fun doing the make-up for these lovely ladies. The look for that day was kohl-rimmed eyes and red lips.
Models from left to right: Jakaline, Afrouz and Neha (click on the photos for a larger view)
Persian model Afrouz shows me her finished look
This is a photo from last year's BIBI Bridal Show:Products I used:1) Urban Decay All Nighter (make-up setting spray)2) TOKI DOKI Pittura Brush Set (cute, statement-making and great quality brushes)Mozzarella Eyeshadow Brush,Adios Amigos Crease Brush,Donutella Angled Eyeliner Brush3) L'Oreal liquid liner in Black Mica (so easy to apply, long-lasting, and inexpensive)4) Revlon Color Correcting Primer
Check out BIBI Bridal Magazine's website or their Facebook page and stay tuned for their next bridal fashion show!
Last but not least, thanks to Elvia, from BIBI magazine, for contacting me to do the models's makeup for the fashion show.
BIBI 18th Bridal Show Photo Credit: My Block Media 11
Red is the color of fire, love, passion and it makes lips look oh-so-sexy!These are three formulas I've found that are versatile and fit different needs. Take your pick!
This is a lipstick I've bought over and over. It's matte, long lasting and highly pigmented. This particular color is Revlon Matte Really Red (number 006) Remember to use a good waterproof lip liner to prevent feathering and bleeding of color.
This particular lipstick is really a cream that goes on like matte lipstick but its also moisturizing and super soft, a contradiction in itself. Can't wait to get my hands on all of their shades. Their sultry red is called Amsterdam which I initially saw on beautiful fashion blogger Julia Engel (Check out her blog, you're going to love her!).
NARS has honored pop artist Andy Warhol with their new collection and I was there to try it. Check out their palettes, to-die-for nail polish colors and gift sets at SEPHORA
These palettes are ALL eye shadow and they are a work of art in itself!
Thanks to Crystal Mateos from SEPHORA Meyerland for doing an awesome make-up job and making me look as cool as Debbie Harry aka Blondie.
Crystal made a face map for my look indicating each product she used and how she used it. Super useful for when I go buy the products!
My favorite thing about this look (apart from my stunning purple-turquoise eye look) is discovering their ORGASM lip gloss (their ORGASM blush is their best-seller)which is a perfect nude gloss for every day.
Become a Beauty Insider with their free rewards program and you can enjoy a variety of beauty services for free on Fridays. Check your local SEPHORA for their beauty services schedule.
Number one reason I hate ponytails? They tear my hair out, they're never perfectly snug or they're on too tight. Not anymore. Twistbands in the house making sure your hair is perfectly in place . Not only that, when you do wear it on your wrist it's a cute bracelet(unlike regular,old boring photo-ruining ponytails). Goody brand makes some great twistbands, I found mine at Target. Oh, and I found my cute go-anywhere small Conair brush there too. They also have some larger ones to use as headbands or as larger ponytails for a bigger head of hair.
Breakouts in the summer or an occasional blemish might push you to buy grainy exfoliators, chemical at home peels and harsh cleansers to fix the problem fast. The answer to clearing your skin? Go gentle with alcohol free products that balance your skin's PH and don't tug and wear out your pretty face. Look at the best ones I found!
1) Benefit Moisturizing Prep A toner that cleans and balances the PH levels of your skin and prepares your face so that your moisturizer works better.
2)Fresh and Flawless Pomegranate and Citrus Face Mask Put this on, lay back and relax. This delicious mask gently clarifies and moisturizes your skin.
3)Toning Lotion by Dior Created for sensitive skin, this toner is alcohol free and has velvet peony extract. Skin feels SO good after this.
4)Boo Boo Zap by Benefit I love that the name of this product does not have the word pimple in it. Savvy. This serum works hard to get rid of pimples without drying your skin.Wear it over or under make-up flawlessly. Genius!
TIP: If you are experiencing breakouts don't think that skipping moisturizer will make it better, on the contrary, moisturized skin makes blemishes heal faster.
