Lea Maria Antoinetta!

Now here's some fun!

We'd been planning a "period piece" shoot for a while.
So the creative team of photographer Kelly Cappelli
hair God Will Zecco, and I cooked up this concept.

The make up had to be paler than pale, with a heavier than heavy brow,
bold red lip, and everything else scaled all the way back.

The whole look hinged on an over the top wig, bigger and bolder than you would typically do.
And Will was the man for the job!
The wig makes it genius.

And I brought my FlipCam UltraHD from the good folks at Flip.com
and recorded some of the sillyness for you.
I couldn't edit out all the laughing though.

But check this out:

Isn't it fun???

Here is the final shot



For some reason the video isn't showing up properly?
You can see it in full width on youtube
on the CorinnaBMakeup channel

Lingerie By Jean Paul Gaultier

Oh my!
And how much am I loving everything about this???
Except the bird.
That kinda creeps me out.

But the hair, the make up(!!!)
and what totally hot lingerie!
I would love this.

Especially under my wrap dresses.
Which I am always scared will blow undone
in a freak breeze
or unscheduled surprise hurricane.

Gotta have it!

from Vogie Nippon, shot by Solve Sundsbo

Just not the bird.

Lets Make A Cat Eye

This is a super simple and quick version of a cat eye.
Great for when you are either wearing a full, bold lip,
or when you just don't have time for much else.

The key to making it super easy is using the bent liner brush. Your hand and wrist will be working at a natural angle, which makes the application very streamlined and effortless.


This is the eye we used in our Valentine's Day tutorial for Sleek and Sexy Look
That video was too long, so we broke it up into smaller pieces.




The Brushes I used:

Oval Shadow Brush
Bent Liner Brush
Taklon Liner Brush

All brushes from CorinnaB.com

Makeup Forever eyeshadow single
Black Gel Cream Liner

Super simple!

If you want to see the Individual Eyelash Application tutorial
Click Here

Putting Your Best Foot Forward. Hmmm!

When I first moved to America

Vanna White gave me some incredible advice
while we were chilling in her dressing room.

She said

Always wear nude high heels.
They will make your leg look longer and leaner.

And she was right.
100%

So I have taken it upon myself
to do a little research for you
on your long, lean leg options
for spring 2010.

Oh - and you're welcome!


Jimmy Choo from the 24:7 Collection.
As usual,
Perfection!

This post could not possibly be complete
without a visit
to the king himself
Mr Louboutin.
The "Stratarata" in glitter and nude.



You cannot help but look exquisite
in his "Fernando" in nude.



You will absolutely looklonger and leaner
in this YSL "Tribute" Sandal.

I crave this shoe!!

Are You Addicted To Dior?

Are you addicted to Dior???
I'm not sure if I am or not.
But probably.
Hell - I'm addicted to anything sparkly.

So I'm looking forward to the April 21st launch of
Addicted To Dior.

There are some lovely eyeshadows
a complexion enhancer
some other stuff
and these:kissable, smoochable, flirtable
crystal glosses.
To be honest with you, I haven't actually played with these yet.
So I don't know if they're gooey or sleek,
if they bubble or stay smooth,
or how color pigmented they are.

But I do love the pictures!
Aren't they cool?

XO

C

Best of Showest

Last week Showest was in Vegas.
Showest is the most prestigious convention event for movie theater owners and film distributors in the world.
Kinda fab.

I was meandering through the red carpet looks, and funnily enough Sarah Jessica Parker
wore my two absolute faves.

image courtesy Just Jared

First up on Thursday during the day SJP wore this lovely fresh and bright
dress by Lanvin.
I loved the dress, but also her hair and makeup.
She looked youthful, pretty, and her skin looked amazing!




Then, later that night she stepped out in my favorite designer for red carpet
the always incredible Marchesa.
How fun and fabulous is this black tulle over nude?
Again, she looked stunning.

Love it.

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