Lychee Mojitos & the Metropole in Hanoi

I haven't posted a drink recipes in a while,
largely because I really don't drink that much
or that often.
However, when I do, I've been ordering a longtime favorite
The Lychee Mojito


For those of you unfamiliar with lychees,
they are an asian tree fruit
that now is grown also in Isreal.


When the rough red peel is removed, there is a soft, white fruit inside,
with the most amazing and distinctive flavor.
What does it taste like?
Well, lychee.
There is no other similar tasting fruit.

As kids we used to love having bowls of icecream with lychees on top.
Hmmm. Sooo good!

While I was googling images of lychee mojitos, I found this fabulous blog
for travel foodies called Siuyeh.com
(well worth looking up)
Anyway, in their blog post they were drinking Lychee Mojitos
at Le Club In the Hotel Metropole in Hanoi.
How exotic!
I haven't been there, yet, but now its on my list.

the view from Le Club at the metropole in Hanoi.
www.Siuyeh.com



Here's the recipe.

In a cocktail shaker mix 2 wedges of lime, 2 lychees, lychee syrup, 3 mint leaves.
Fill with ice and add 2 oz of Bacardi light.
Shake it up, pour into a glass with 2 lychees in the bottom
and fill with club soda or carbonated water.
Garnish with mint leaves and a wedge of lime.

Refreshing, chic and exotic.

Happy Friday!

XO

C

Purrfect Red Lips!

Lots of girls are intimidated by red lipstick.
Typically it has a texture that is either too slippery or too dry, and it is very hard to get the exact right color.
Either it is too blue, turns too orangey or pinky,
is too bold, too dark - too something!
Movie makeup artist Julie Hewett was having the same trouble as girls like you and me when she was trying to find the perfect red for Kate Beckinsdale
for the movie Pearl Harbor.
(so you and I are not alone here!)

Being a major movie makeup artist,
she just went ahead and made her own.
But she made it color perfect.And texture perfect.
Not too dry, not too moist.
She made a formula that would glide on to the lip,
not bubble or crack.
And because it was for a movie,
and would be up on a 40 foot screen she made it wear well and last beautifully.

And every fashion editor from every magazine wanted it.
Craved it.Had to have it.
So the makeup line was born.
And it is spectacular.


The Julie Hewett Noir series are the reds I use in my kit.

Anyway,
it appears some of you are a little scared of using reds.
I get many questions from readers asking me how to apply red lipstick just right.
Hmmm.

So I decided to make you a little movie
on how to do the perfect red lip.

There are tons of tutorials out there on how to do the perfect red lip.
Most of them have a complex series of hoops for a girl to jump through.
Conceal this, powder that, stand on your head...

It doesn't have to be that difficult!
Especially if you're using the right products.
Come have a look:

The only products used are:
lip balm during the makeup application. (then removed pre-lipstick)
Julie Hewett Rouge Noir Lipliner
Julie Hewett Rouge Noir lipstick
CorinnaB lipbrush.

Julie has several reds to choose from and a very simple guide to help you choose the one that is right for you.
On her website click on Which Red Are You?

Kim-So-Stunning

Ooooh!! The total hotness of it!!

Check out this gorgeous pic of
fabulous Kim Kardashian
advertising her new fragrance.


LOVE the makeup
love the hair
Crazy love the outfit!

How much fun would it be
to dress up like that,
and spend your day twirling around on a metal hoop
just being fabulous??
I would love it!

And with an ad that looks this cool
who even cares what the fragrance smells like?
I will make the effort
to check it out
next time I'm at Sephora.

Meanwhile
I gotta go find a hoop and a feather bolero...

XO

C

NHRA Nascar Nascar NHRA

Now you know I'm always telling you that NHRA Drag races are super cool.
Well this past weekend was one of the really big, really important
races for the NHRA season.
The first east coast outing for the year,
in Gainsville Florida
The Gatornationals.

And it just so happened that Nascar had the weekend off.
So some of the Nascar drivers headed down to Florida to enjoy the loud & proud
bone shaking, thundering roar of the nitro cars.
(and the pro-stocks, and the bikes...)
Scott Speed, Kurt Busch and Michael Waltrip
all made the return trip
to the NHRA action.


picture courtesy of Gary Nastase

You just know there was all kinds of crazy fun going on here!!
Castrol's high energy and hilarious John Force facing off with Napa-know-how's funny men Michael Waltrip and Ron Capps.


So anyway, that brings me to the subject of the incredibly fabulous, totally hot
Drag Strip Girl Designs
and the edgy sexy cool T Shirt
that they are giving away to one of my lucky blog readers




Time is running out racer girls! Actually, regardless of whether or not you like any kind of racing, this shirt is cool.
And the contest is open to everyone,
anywhere in the world.
And I've even given you a cheat sheet on how to win...

Wednesday March 17th 2010 is the cut off date,
so make sure you sign up now.
CLICK HERE

and just because its so cool, here's another look at the video
of the NHRA drivers saying hi to all you readers of the Corinna B's World blog.

Way cool!

5 Steps To Getting Glam For Spring

So today I thought it might be fun
to start working on our new, fresh looks for spring.

Five quick steps to fabulous.

Here we go...

Numero Uno: The Enzyme Mask.

I swear by Rhonda Allison's Cherry Jubilee Enzyme mask.
The cold and windy winter the country is (finally) peeking out from behind
has left many a gal's complexion looking a tad beat up, weathered and dull.
I'm not a fan of scrubs.
I prefer enzyme masks to exfoliate.
This gem exfoliates and soothes, firms, tones
and hydrates.Leaves you with beautiful glowing skin.

Check the website for a location near you
www.RhondaAllison.com

Next up: Perfectly lovely foundation

Time for a new foundation.
One that will enhance the natural fresh radiance of your skin.
Or if you're not looking so fresh & radiant,
will create that illusion for you.
I told you last week about FACE Atelier's amazing Ultra Foundation.
It is youth in a bottle.
It is glorious beautiful skin in a bottle.
Its magic.
Use a small amount of this highly pigmented, silicone based love potion
and your skin will look the best it ever has,
all day long.

Number Three: Fun, fresh, spring eyes


from the ever brilliant, ever innovative Julie Hewett
we have a fabulous new spring palette.
And it is very cleverly called
Spring Palette.

And here's how you use it.
From the top right use Silk to highlight above the crease and through to the brow.
Bottom left, Malachite cream along the lash-line and up over the lower lid,
then sweep Zen shadow (top left) over the lid, blending inwards.
For more definition, or for a slightly deeper look, apply more Malachite
through the crease and outer corner.
Line with Julie Hewett Patina liner.


Step Four: Soft, beautiful cheek

The bottom right corner of the Julie Hewett Spring Palette is
a delicious coral blush.
Its sweet, fresh and very very flattering.




FinallyFive: Peachy Kisses

Finish your spring look with a fresh peachy gloss.
I'm loving Armani Lip Shimmer Lip Gloss
in Peach.

and the perfect accessory for getting glam for spring?
A new Kate Spade handbag in delicious quilted patent lemon.
Love.
Want.
Need.

XO

C

Lets FACE it - I'm In Looove!!

So let's just FACE it here,
I am in love.
Not just a sweet mellow little love,
but a full blown wild & crazy kinda love!!

And its with a product line that just keeps on packing the punches,
and delivering the goods
over and over.

Its FACE Atelier.
And you need these products,
just like I do.
Because I don't only use them in my pro kit,
I wear them everyday.

I first heard about this line because some of the biggest makeup artists in the world
were crawling through broken glass to get their hands on their products.
Endorsement enough for me!

FACE Atelier was the officialmakeup sponsor for Madonna's "Confessions" Tour.
And you know Madge,
she never settles for anything less than the best.
And frankly,
neither should you and I.

Anyway
my whole love thing began with the Ultra Foundation.

It comes in sets for pro makeup artists


...or regular folk can buy it in individual bottles.


This divine silicone based foundation is literally like liquid silk on the skin.
Loaded with color pigment, the color stays true all day (and all night)
It doesn't crease or flake,
and it minimizes all the not so glorious things like fine lines & wrinkles and pores.
It stands up to the weather, whether its hot or cold, wet or dry out.
And frankly, leaves your skin looking healthy, alive and glowing.

No wonder makeup artists swear by it.
I love it.

Another product with a cult like following is their lip glaze.
It comes in 10 fabulous shades,
and is really highly pigmented,
which means beautiful, even color,
and long lasting wear.


I wear it myself (in Cameo and Dianthus this week)
and have used it on every shoot and commercial for the past few weeks.
You have to check them out!

To find a FACE Atelier retailer near you go to their web site
www.faceatelier.com
or you can order online.

As Face Atelier would say: Because Looking Good Is The Best Revenge!

Love it!

xo

C

Best Makeup Oscars 2010

There were two very distinct looks on this year's Oscars Red Carpet.

Lets check them out.



courtesy Getty Images

Sandra Bullock was striking and exquisite
in homage to old Hollywood
created by makeup artist Angela Levin, using Chanel.

The base she used was Vitalumier, eyes in the limited edition Les Regards palette
and those stunning lips in Chanel Rouge Coco lip color in Paris.
I loved the structured brow offsetting a simpler, less dramatic eye.
Levin tied the look together with one of her signature tricks,
using a dab of the lip color on the cheek.

Charlize Theron and Cameron Diaz were both staggeringly beautiful in this look.


The other big look for the night was very neutral toned,
yet stunning and elegent.

Most of the girls wore variations on this.
Nothing new - but a good lesson here.
Scaled back, beautiful makeup sets off the facial features,
and compliments the dress like no other.

I love Jennifer Lopez, and her innate sense of style.

courtesy Getty Images

Makeup artist Matthew Vanleeuween created her look using products from Nars.
He wanted an "ethereal, movie star look", and totally achieved it!

He used:
Orgasm Illuminator, to lift the cheekbones, then rounded them out by pairing Enchanted Cream Blush (new for summer 2010) and Desire Blush.
On the eyes he used D Gorgeous single eyeshadow and Brousse duo eyeshadow,
and lashes galore.
He finished the look off with Cruising lipstick and Sweet Dreams lipgloss.
All products by Nars.

Other who were just stunning in this paired down yet sensational look include
Demi Moore, Kate Winslet, Rachel McAdams, Elizabeth Banks, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Miley Cyrus.
Each in their own variation on the theme, each in their own color palette, but each just looking divine.

I have to add this one in too.
Because she is one of my absolute favorites.
And she looked so gorgeous and fun.
And I completely LOVE her hair.
Christina Hendricks at Elton John's after-party.

Divine.

...And The Oscar Goes To...

My favorite night of the year!
I sooo love Oscar night.
For many years I worked the Academy Awards.
Beyond fabulous, beyond fun!

Anyway, lets have a look at the best from last nights red carpet.

First up, hottest piece of man-beast on the carpet


The ever gorgeous, studly, never available to the ladies
Tom Ford.
Could look at him forever...


And the ladies.
What a fantastic year for Oscar fashion!!


I love Marchesa
I love Sandra Bullock
I love makeup artist Angela Levin.
Perfection.


Jennifer Lopez was completely stunning in Armani Prive.
She absolutely knows how to have the world talking about her
the morning after red carpet events.
I love her.



Zoe Saldana in Givenchy.
The color!
Love it!


Helen Mirren
perfection in Badgley Mischka



I loved Miley's dress by Jenny Packham.
Up close her makeup was fab fab fab.


I absolutely loved Sarah Jessica Parker in Chanel Couture.
The dress was stunning.
The makeup was divine.
The hair - maybe a little too big?
The gray flyaways all through the front should have been slicked down.



Elizabeth Banks in Versace.
Fabulous.


Demi was sensational in Versace.
Her hair and makeup - totally gorgeous.


Kate Winslet, streamlined and elegent in Yves Saint Laurent.
Again, hair and makeup perfection.




Charlize caused bit of a stir in this John Galliano
I loved the colors, loved the concept,
frankly - loved it.
Her makeup was superb.



I have never seen Cameron Diaz look more beautiful, more refined, more breathtaking
more perfect.

I love in in this Oscar de la Renta. Stunning.


Best accessory?
The devoted Jesse James.
What a great guy!
Sandy wins on every front.

all images from Getty Images

How To Do Your Makeup For The Races

Everyone knows I LOVE going to the races.

And so tons of people message me all the time with questions about
how to do their make up for the races.
Nascar, NHRA, IRL, Formula 1.

Dale Earnhardt Jr

Tons of ladies
in the great speedy outdoors
supporting for their favorite driver(s)
while their makeup gets gooey, shiny, or just plain disappears.


Martin Truex Jr

Then there's the whole equation of how much makeup to put on
and what is too little vs what is too much.


Ashley Force Hood

Funnily enough,
it doesn't matter what outdoor sporting event you are going to.
Tennis, football, baseball...
The rules are pretty much the same.

And there are some killer cool pro makeup artist products
that make all the difference in the world,
that will never be found in the high dollar marketing viper pit
also known as the department store.

And I'm going to fill you in on them.

In fact, I made you a little movie about it:






There are plenty more tricks that I can show you,
fantastic products to fill you in on,
and fabulous looks,
perfect for a day of racing, or any other sport.


Tony Stewart

If you'd like to know more,
send me a message.
On here or on twitter.

We can make you lots more videos!

Whether you're there to support Tony Stewart, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Martin Truex Jr,
Helio Castrovenes, Scott Dixon, Danica Patrick,
Tony Schumacher, Cory Mac, Antron Brown,
Ron Capps, Jack Beckman or Ashley Force Hood
(or anyone else!)
don't worry girlfriend,
I got you covered!

Did you see the shirts we were wearing in the video??
Well you can win one!
Just click here
There's not too many days left...

XO

C

Oh You Lovely Ladies!!!

It's been a while since I've reported in on the red carpet.
This past week however,
we saw some fabulosity.

Check it out


The hotness that is Emily Blunt at the
LA premiere of Wolfman.

Looking like a slice of perfection.

And I would die for this dress!
The lovely Camilla Belle
on Sunday night at the Audi Oscar event.
Rocking a Marchesa dress


and looking beautiful.

Love the dress, love the hair, love the makeup.

Can't wait to see what this weekend brings!
Can pretty much guarantee there will be some gorgeous Hererra, Marchesa, Versace...
It will be fab!!

Lilac Spring Fever

My favorite color is purple.
I love it in all its many shades, hues and nuances.
Love.

So I am super thrilled that this spring is going to show us lots of violets and lilacs,
both in clothes
and in makeup.

Hermes, showed it in separates

Cynthia Rowley fresh violet with soft movement.



oooh! Alberta Ferretti sweet lilac dress


and I die.
Over Burberry Porsum's gorgeous lilac dress and killer fab shoe!

We actually have a makeup tutorial video coming up in the next couple of weeks
that is all about how to do a violet eye.

One of my favorite products at the moment to compliment this gorgeous lilac fashion moment
is Julie Hewett Shimmie in Pixie.


You can use your fingers to pat it along the cheekbone for a slightly
hued highlight.
Or wear it alone on the eye, or over an eyeshadow
to bring violet eyes to life.

Simply gorgeous!


Don't forget to sign up for our giveaway!
Time is running out.
Click Here

Little Things That Bring Me Joy

Sometimes its the little things
that bring me Joy.







Neo Whimsical.
Neo Whimsically yours.
Love.


Van D'go
Perfect.

Hello spring!
I'm ready.

How To Do The Sultry Smoky Eye

We couldn't fit the breakdown on how to do the smoky, sultry eye from the Valentines day video into the main video, so here it is, step by step.

Products and brushes used below.

Product Used:

Eyes
Makeup Forever aquacream liner in #3
Makeup Forever shadows #129 (all over) #126 (high) #79 as liner
Makeup Forever Smokey Lash Mascara
Lips
Makeup Forever super lipgloss in nude beige

Brushes Used:

Camoflage brush (to apply aquacream liner)
Oval Shadow brush
Chisel Fluff brush
Soft Fan Brush
Taklon Liner brush
Mini Smudger brush
Oval Lip brush

All brushes are from CorinnaB.com

Don't forget to sign up for our fabulous giveaway!!
Click Here

Its Time For A Giveaway!

Its time for another super cool giveaway!

We have teamed up with the fantastic Drag Strip Girl Designs
and are giving away one of these fabulous Drag Strip Girl ladies T shirts!

You don't have to be a drag race fan or even a race fan to look cool in one of these.

If you've been following this blog,
you'll know that I'm always showing up at photoshoots/music videos/commercials etc
in one of my Drag Strip Girl T's.
I love them!
They're edgy, cool, fashion forward, designer cut, high quality T's.
Unlike boxy styled men's T shirts,
these Drag Strip Girl shirts really flatter and compliment a girl's shape.

They're hot!

They come in all sizes from small to 3X.
And this giveaway is open to everyone, everywhere in the world.
Dude's can enter too,
as you're going to have a wife/girlfriend/sister/neighbor/co-worker/friend
someone you can give it to!

So here's what you need to do to enter this oh so fabuloso giveaway.

1. Sign up for the CorinnaB Newsletter. Click here
(this is where we hold your email details to notify you if you win)

2. Click on the comment tab at the bottom of this post and tell us either
a) what your favorite type of racing is
or
b) who your favorite racer is.

Now this can be any form of racing, it doesn't have to be drag racing.
It can be anything.
Nascar, Indy Car, F1, Sprint Car - you name it!

If you don't follow any racing, check out the video below of the drivers saying hi to you all,
and pick one of them!
Their names are listed too, in order of appearance.

3. You can get extra entries by retweeting this post on twitter.
Just send me your RT @Corinnamakeup so I know you did it.

On Facebook you can share this, or post it to your status.
Let me know you did by telling me you shared it on facebook in the comment section below.

We will keep this giveaway open until Wednesday March 17th 2010.
The winner will be notified by email.

Here is the video of the NHRA drivers (in case you're stuck)

and here is a list of the drivers on the video, in order of appearance:
Matt Hagan
Antron Borwn
Cory Mac
Bob Tasca III
Ashley Force Hood
Tony Pedregon
Fast Jack Beckman
Ron Capps
Dave Grubnic
Robert Hight
Melanie Troxell
Tim Wilkerson

Good luck!!!

XO

C