GET BALMY Giveaway

Over the holidays, I took a little jaunt to Mexico for some quality time with the family and for a product shoot. I can't quite tell you what it is just yet. . .but trust me, it's going to be amazing! In the meantime, I'm inspiring you to think of summer by giving you a sneak peek at my balmy holiday plus giving you a chance to win my new Argan Balm!

Just tell me your favorite destination and what makes it so special in the in the comments section. Is it tropical? An eco destination in the mountains? I want to know!

Make sure to include your email address. The winner will be announced on Facebook on January 23, 2012.

Open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.

GET THE LOOK Balmain Fall 2011

The Balmain Fall 2011 line may have been composed of glam rock inspiration a la David Bowie, but the fresh-faced models inspired us to give you tips on having perfectly smooth, even winter skin. Their cheeks were slightly dewy with the sheerest hint of color, while their lips had a only a hint of color as if their lipstain had rubbed off on their pillows. To get this simple look, follow our advice.

1. After cleansing skin with the Argan Cleansing Oil, mix a small drop of 100% Argan Oil with our Argan Oil Daily Moisturizer with SPF 40+ for extra hydration. Let your skin soak it up before applying foundation.

2. Even out skin tone with Argan Matchmaker Serum Foundation.

3. Dab the Argan Color Stick in Rosey on the apples of your cheeks and on your lips making sure to blend in lightly for a soft color.

4. Finish the look with a coat of GOGO Instant Natural Volume Mascara.

That's it! Simple. Now go forth and be moisturized.

HELLO AUTUMN Giveaway

Hello friends! Recently, Rumi (my sweet daughter), the family and I went to a hoedown at her school complete with dancing, hay bales and plenty of festive food. It got me thinking, how do y'all (I said that after being there awhile) celebrate the season? Do you pick pumpkins? Bake apple pies? Jump around in the leaves? I want to know!

Send me your photos showing me how you get festive for fall and you could win my Fall Magic Marker Cheek and Lip Stain Trio and a Fall Argan Eye Shadow Trio of your choice! Send 3-4 high res photos with an explanation of how you say hello autumn no later than Thursday, October 13. The winner will be featured on the blog on Friday, October 14! Submit entries HERE.

Happy weekend!

GET THE LOOK Diane Von Furstenberg Fall 2011

If you've been keeping an eye out, you may notice a bold lip everywhere for autumn. A compliment to rich browns, warm grays and hues of gold, a true red lip and a dark dust of shadow can elevate your outfit and bring out your classic beauty. Finish with a clean brow and soft line of charcoal eyeliner and you're date-ready, girls-night-out ready or simply ready to look chic running out and about. Who says you can't be naturally gorgeous and perfectly polished all at the same time?

1. Start with unclean hair (think day old) as you want some texture to the look. Pull back hair in a loose ponytail using your fingers to give it a bit of a messy look at the crown. If you have longer bangs, twist them  to the side and secure with a bobby pin. Have fringe? Leave it down to frame your face. Finish with a drop of  Argan Oil Hair Serum through your ends.

2. After you've applied your Argan Tinted Moisturizer or Argan Matchmaker Serum Foundation, take the Argan Eye Shadow in Iron and sweep along your top lash line focusing on blending out to the outer corners.  Follow with lining above your eyelashes using the Argan Magic Marker Liquid Eyeliner. Finish with one coat of GOGO Mascara.

3. For polished brows, use the Argan Magic Brows Brow Marker and fill in brows using short strokes.

4. Finally, using the Magic Marker Lip and Cheek Stain in Flamenco, color in lips carefully by first lining them and then filling in focusing on the center of the lips for a perfect cherry red stain.