IOMA in Houston

The IOMA skin care line has arrived to Saks 5th Avenue in Houston and I can't be more excited to get my skin evaluated and have my skincare products customized according to my exact needs. The IOMASPHERE is unique in its kind and you can only find it in Saks inside The Galleria.

As you can see, the IOMASPHERE analyzes TONE, TEXTURE, PIGMENTATION, UV DAMAGE & PORE CONDITION,factors that can age us if we do not treat our skin properly. I'm ready to target my clogged pores!

Even though I'm wrinkle free (yay!)and my tone and texture looks great I have many clogged pores that IOMA is helping me target with their 5 Repairing Gel. After analyzing your skin, the IOMASPHERE dishes out a receipt-like prescription with the recommended products for your skin, no guessing or assuming, just a deep analysis of your skin revealed. I'll be back to the IOMASPHERE in a week to track my changes. I'll keep you updated!

Stay beautiful!

Old Hollywood Glam

I had the funnest time this week with Bumble and Bumble hair products because I got to be a hair model for their styling classes. This was such a great opportunity to discover more of the Bumble & Bumble hair line (I was a fan of their Surf Spray before going full force!) and all the goodies that can make my fine and sometimes lifeless hair a Victoria Secret model creation (the VS Angels do have the best hair!).

My favorites this afternoon were the Bumble & Bumble Does it All (molds my hair into anything my heart desires), The Thickening Spray (Light Vavoom volume!),Styling Creme (creates amazing, smooth, touchable volume close to the crown) and the Quenching Masque (to love my tresses at home).

My finished look!The stylist used BB Prep as a hair primer to make my hair soft and make the product stick to my hair! Nice!

When my awesome stylist ,Tiffanny, finished my hairstyle---it was perfect, very old Hollywood glam! Can you come to my house every day and do this to my hair? Please!? Miguel, my husband, who never notices my hair changes, loved it especially because it was very touchable.

If you ever want to participate in any of the future styling classes (and have shoulder blade length hair) e-mail Roxana(she manages all the Bumble&Bumble models) at houstonmodels@becreativehouse.com with a recent photo of yourself showing your hair in its natural state and you could be booked as a model for an awesome styling session + a consultation with a B&B expert (to tell you know what products are best suited for your hair), not to mention a free full size product after your visit. Mention The Beauty Bag blog if you write to her!

Stay Beautiful!

Macaron Shades

In my book,there's no better time for color in make-up than Spring season! Lately I've really been in love with all the buff, romantic pastel shades on nails and lips, so pretty and fresh. My parallel obsession have been the perfectly crunchy and chewy concoctions at Macarons by Patisse in the same powdery and delicious hues as my make-up. Sukaina, the owner, is responsible for my frequent stops at this sweet spot in River Oaks; she doesn't only know how to whip up the perfectly crunchy and nougaty macaron but she's also a delight to sit down and chat with.(Click on any of the photos for a larger look.)

from left to right: Essie St.Lucia Lilac, OPI My Vampire is Buff,Essie Go Ginza and L'Oreal Colour Riche in Tweet Me

Sip on a sugar-free Peach Italian Soda or an Italian Nespresso while you're there and you'll be in macaron heaven.

Polish Color: L"Oreal Colour Riche Royally Reinvented

Essie In The Cab-Ana

Special thanks to Sukaina for helping me with her scrumptious macarons, my beauty obsession and of course, my sweet tooth!

Jouer Giveaway!

Ever since I came across Jouer through my Birchbox subscription it was love at first application! Their tinted moisturizer glides on smoothly (their best-seller product) and their lip gloss is any girl's dream with all the shine and intense color (I'm talking about my fave, their Peony lipgloss).

This week, I've teamed up with them for a giveaway! I'm so excited and I'll be giving more details on my My Beauty Bag's newly opened Facebook page.

Like my Facebook page for one entry into the contest* and leave a comment on this blog post for a second entry into the contest. That's two entries! What we'll be giving away? I'll let you know very soon!

have you liked Jouer Cosmetics on Facebook? Their page is packed with tips and tricks from founder and creator Christina Zilber!

*Restrictions apply: Contest open only to residents of the USA

The Perks of Being a Beauty Junkie

I love events that are a result of my committed beauty addiction. Sephora, all I can say is: thank you for recognizing that I would rather buy make-up than anything else! The Sunday Funday event was exclusively for Sephora VIBs (Very Important Beauty Insider); the make-up paradise partnered up with recognized hair brand Bumble and Bumble for an exciting day full of mimosas,hair styling, new friends and fresh eats. Yes please!

A day that had started gray and chilly in Houston turned into a sunny great hair day at Cutloose Salon (where I'll be going for a trim later this week)!
Perfectly styled hair, raffles, brunch and tons of Bumble and Bumble goodies to pick from made for the perfect day for this beauty junkie .

Stay Beautiful!

Play Date with Jouer

I discovered Jouer brand through my monthly subscription to Birchbox when I got their luminizing tinted moisturizer in the cutest, tiniest packaging as a sample.
Today, Jouer and their brand owner and creative director Christina Zilber (who I sadly missed by some minutes) held an event at Nordstrom where I got a makeover and tried some of their new and most popular products.

I'm wearing their Peony-colored lipgloss over the "Whitney" lipstick. The make-up artist did a superb job of pairing it with their Renaissance (a raisin shimmery hue) eyeshadow stick (actual color not shown below). My pick for the full face was their Matte Tinted Moisturizer which is oil-free for combination-oily skins like mine. Just dreamy.

A Very Wearable and Easy Look with These Products:

Fun Fact: Jouer make-up cases contain grooves which allows you to slide and attach a lipgloss into an eyeshadow,or a full kit with eyeshadow, concealer and lipgloss all together, letting you create your own, customized, artist's pallette. Check out how they attached all those concealers together!

Follow the brand on their Instagram @joeurcosmetics and their beautiful & talented creator, Christina Zilber @czjoeur

Stay Beautiful! Photos: Jouer Cosmetics Website

Flirty Lashes

Last week I did a first: I got eye lash extensions.It's a 90 minute procedure where you have to keep your eyes closed, keep still and not cry if all of a sudden your wedding song comes in the background (it happened to me).

Look at how amazing my eyes look!It saves me tons of time in the morning since I'm a huge mascara fan (I applied up to 3 different mascaras to get the effect I wanted!).

Let's see how long it takes before my first refill.Be aware: for the first 48 hours of applying them you can't get them wet! Yikes! It's been hard washing my face but I've managed using my favorite Neutrogena make-up remover wipes.

Stay beautiful!