Are You A Glamour Girl

written by New Orleans Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis

Here are 4 great GLAM items a GLAMOUR GIRL needs in her GLAM life. So, if you are a GLAM girl make sure you have at least one of these GLAMXURIOUS items before the NEW YEAR ring in...


Hollywood Solid Perfume Cocktail Ring

Escape to Hollywood. Experience the essence of Hollywood with notes of sparkling mandarin, gardenia, and vetiver. It's Fabulous. It's Glamourous. It's Very Hollywood.

Experience a Hollywood moment with the Hollywood Gem Solid Perfume Cocktail Ring. Ring is an approximate size 7. This exclusive jewelry item should be treated with care. Due to the delicate nature of the stone, please avoid dropping.

Notes:
Mandarin, Gardenia, Vetiver.
Style:
Seductive. Captivating. Luxurious.
$40.00


Rouge G de Guerlain Jewel Lipstick Compact
A shimmering, ruby-powder lipstick tucked inside a chic, Parisian case.

Guerlain Rouge G de Guerlain Jewel Lipstick Compact contains a ruby-powder formula that interacts with the light and creates a jaw-dropping pout of perfection. At first glaze, lips will be left defined, smoothed, plumped, and hydrated.

Tucked in a compact that marries beauty with high design, with one click, you will have a luminous lipstick and mirror at your fingertips. Designed by Lorenz Bäumer, the most talented jeweler from the Place Vendôme in Paris, it is the ultimate accessory of mystery and seduction.
$45.00

Bling Slant Tweezers
Miniature-size tweezers dressed with Swarovski crystals.

Add some sparkle to your grooming routine with this crystal-kissed tool. The sleek, portable, fun size is perfect for at-home or on-the-go grooming.

Perfect for eliminating even the most stubborn of stray hairs, these tweezers have a pointed side to grip smaller hairs and a slanted, broad side for general plucking and shaping. These easy-to-clean tweezers feature perfectly aligned, hand-filed tips made from 100% stainless steel.
$100.00


ghd BCA 2009 IV Pink Styler
A limited-edition styling set that delivers a magnificent mane and helps support breast-cancer research.

This totally giftable, baby pink kit features the ghd IV styler, designed to curl and straighten hair, and all the tools you need to achieve the look of your dreams.

This set contains:
- High-gloss baby pink ghd IV styler
- Styler pouch
- Tote bag
- Small brush
- 2 x sectioning clips
- All in a limited-edition gift box

The high-performance styler's universal voltage feature operates from 110v to 230v by sensing the incoming voltage, so it's an adaptable travel companion. The sleep function automatically switches iron off if it is not used for 30 minutes. An improved body shape facilitates curling effects as well as straight styling. Stellar circuitry provides constant heat, and ceramic-coated aluminum plates help to close the cuticle and create shine while locking in hair's natural moisture and preventing moisture from re-entering from the atmosphere.
$255.00

New Orleans, LA & Miami, FL Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis

Lola Solid Perfume Ring

This warm floral bouquet conveys the free spirit of today's sexy, modern girl - she is playful, cool, and flirtatious. The long-lasting, day-and-night scent opens with pink peppercorn, pear, and ruby red grapefruit. Blooming midnotes of rose, fuschia peony, and geranium make a feminine statement. Layers of vanilla, warm tonka bean, and creamy musk create a sensous drydown.

This chic accessory is a seriously stylish way to take Lola with you, wherever you go! The rose part of the ring measures 1.5" in diameter and stands 1" tall; ring size 7.

Notes:
Pink Peppercorn, Pear, Grapefruit, Rose, Peony, Geranium, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk.

$42.00

New Orleans, LA & Miami, FL Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis

Lady GaGa(damn)

I can remember a time when Madonna wanted to make some noise on the scene and decided to wear a souped up wedding dress and 'boy toy' belt buckle. People were in oooo and ahhhh. But I really need to evaluate how times have changed in the world of fashion shock value. Lady GaGa has entered freakville U.S.A. with the most odd displays of fashion carnage that have graced T.V. and print. I can't help but show this:



By now, this is old hat but I cant help to laugh until I pee a little. After I cleared the tears from my eyes I thought of a few things. I understand that it is getting harder and harder to shock American viewers and I realize that bad press is good press because it keeps you in the public eye. Upon even deeper thought, maybe shes that much of an artist to where, in her eyes, this is an extremely bold try at self expression. Then the realism kicks in. There is such a thing as over compensating for lack of something else. Now, I'm not saying shes not beautiful, because she is. I'm not saying she is talentless, because she is great. What I am saying is...When is the climax? When do we get to see a stripped down Lady GaGa? When do we see more of the real and less of the shock? Makes me wonder.




Only time will tell how far she is going to go with it. I know I'm enjoying the laughs. But I recommend a different approach for Lady GaGa. Lets see more sexy and less tart. More allure and less aloof. More of your soft side with less stuffed animals. ;)

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MERRY GIFTMAS:GIFTS FOR HIM

Having trouble finding a great gift for your guy that isn't the typical cold and non personal electronics, have no fear. Here are a few really cool items that will say "I thought about you" and will not be obsolete within a few months because of upgrades.

Christian Audigier Ring $261.80

Adidas Sneaker designed by Porshe $100

Oris Big Crown Telemeter Chronograph $2032

Boycott the Empire! (Waist)

Empire Waist, Definition: A type of dress or top where the waist line is raised above the natural waistline, sometimes as high as right below the bust. Best on slender-on-top or petite figures, the empire dress creates the illusion of length and camouflages a bottom-heavy figure or thick waist.

OK, Here is what I don't get. I have observed many different styles of ladies fashion in my day. I have seen the beautiful and sumptuous ladies of Playboy magazine in their cosmic slut wear. I have seen the Cosmo models in the latest "Does this make me look fat?" wear and finally I have seen the everyday beauty of ladies who know how to dress out of sheer instinct and always seem to look their best. So I ask this. Why do woman wear empire waists? the only people I've seen pull it off is someone who is size 0 and 12 years old. I have made the mistake a few times of asking if someone was pregnant. That's how I found out what it was called! Call me crazy, but what ever happened to the fashion forward? The stand on your car and shout to the heavens, "I will not stand for ugly clothes!". I want to start a Boycott the Empire campaign! Let's not let the fashion world make the same mistake as low cut jeans! I'm tired of seeing plumbers crack every time a woman drops her cellphone!

If I am acting like a typical man and I am wrong, (Not uncommon) then I need to be educated, ladies. I need some thoughts and would love to be swayed in the direction of understanding.

Everson

Serge Lutens Mascara

Exclusively at Barneys New York. The genius of fragrance and legendary master of make-up Serge Lutens creates his own cosmetics collection of exquisitely textured gems of color and deluxe formulations. Serge Lutens Mascara Comb wand applicator. Its lash by lash applicator lengthens, refines and shapes. This mascara reminds me of L'OREAL Volume Shocking minus the 2 part combo. So you know I can't wait to check it out.

$60.00

Felix Rey BLING Jewelry Case

Felix Rey is my FAV new sophisticated accessories and ultra-feminine luxury brand. It's owned by co-founders Lily Rafii Band and Sulaika Zarrouk. One of their cutest must have item I came across is the GLAMXURIOUS "BLING" travel jewelry case. BLING is written across the top, the inside is lined in pink nylon with 4 small compartments in small mirror.

Now, I have a cute jewelry case to put all my bling in when I travel.

$90.00