Some guy once said something like 'symmetrical faces are more attractive to the opposite sex.'
I say, this guy is a moron.
Having a perfectly symmetrical face does not make you beautiful. Give me a break. Besides, if your face isn't perfect you can always fix it with highlighting and contouring.
When people hear the term highlighting and contouring they often get scared because it does sound a little intimidating, but really, it isn't as complicated as it sounds. There certainly are tricks that professional makeup artists use that are a little more complex or time consuming but there are simple ways to highlight and contour that you can easily include in your day to day makeup routine.
Let me first start off by saying that high lighting is what you use when you would like to "show off" something, and contouring is what you use when you would like to "hide" something. Here are a few simple steps that you can add to your daily routine to help highlight and contour your beautiful bone structure.
Step 1 Apply a foundation that matches your skin tone. Blend foundation well at the jaw and hairline. Make the foundation "disappear" so that there are no visible lines.
Step 2 Dust your face with translucent powder.
Step 3 Suck in your cheeks to locate your cheek bones. Brush a small amount of matte bronzing powder under the cheek bones. Add bronzer to the bridge of your nose and at the temples. Blend all areas of bronzer well.
Step 4 Brush blush onto the apples of your cheeks. Pull the blush back towards your temples, making the line of brush narrower as you get closer to the hairline. Blend the blush into the hairline and the bronzer using clean fingertips or a clean powder brush.
Step 5 Use a lighter shade of powder to highlight your face. Brush highlighting powder on the bridge of your nose and around the outer corners of your eyes. Add a touch of highlighter to cheek bones, your chin and the temples.
Step 6 Blend all of the cosmetics well so there are no harsh lines. Smooth your makeup so that you can not tell where one color starts and another ends. Use a clean brush for the best blending results.
Hope these little tips help!
xoxox
Allyson Stagg
CEO of The Las Vegas Style Sirens
www.LVStyleSirens.com
LVStyleSirens@yahoo.com
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
I'm back... (For 2 seconds)
Sorry guys. It has been a crazy couple of weeks. Between the holidays and everything, I have been one busy little bee.
Last Monday, we were in a horrific car accident. While stopped at a four way stop at 10pm at night, we were rear ended by a drunk driver going 60 mph who had no headlights on and never once hit her breaks. (Yeah, even after she slammed into the back of my mothers car, she continued to drive. Crazy, I know.) Luckily, my mother was driving a monster SUV so we were all okay for the most part. It was just so scary to turn around and see my babies in the back seat, covered in glass. The witch that hit us hid in her car. She never said sorry. She never came over to see if we were okay. And now she, and her insurance company will not return our phone calls. Needless to say, the past week has been a nightmare full of Dr. appointments, endless phone calls, and oh yeah, running a business during the holidays. Craziness.
This has to be short because I have 2,000 loads of laundry and a little post holiday baking to take care of, but I will be back tomorrow!
xoxox
Allyson Stagg
CEO of The Las Vegas Style Sirens
www.LVSTyleSirens.com
LVStyleSirens@yahoo.com
Last Monday, we were in a horrific car accident. While stopped at a four way stop at 10pm at night, we were rear ended by a drunk driver going 60 mph who had no headlights on and never once hit her breaks. (Yeah, even after she slammed into the back of my mothers car, she continued to drive. Crazy, I know.) Luckily, my mother was driving a monster SUV so we were all okay for the most part. It was just so scary to turn around and see my babies in the back seat, covered in glass. The witch that hit us hid in her car. She never said sorry. She never came over to see if we were okay. And now she, and her insurance company will not return our phone calls. Needless to say, the past week has been a nightmare full of Dr. appointments, endless phone calls, and oh yeah, running a business during the holidays. Craziness.
This has to be short because I have 2,000 loads of laundry and a little post holiday baking to take care of, but I will be back tomorrow!
xoxox
Allyson Stagg
CEO of The Las Vegas Style Sirens
www.LVSTyleSirens.com
LVStyleSirens@yahoo.com
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Hmmmm....
So today I was studying my craft, as I love to do, and came across an article titled Which U.S City is the Vainest by Sarah at Total Beauty. I would really like to share this information with my readers.
No. 10: Louisville, Ky.
There's definitely more to Louisville than the Kentucky Derby and mint juleps. The city is home to approximately four plastic surgeons per 100,000 citizens (in a town of more than 700,000), and spending on hair, makeup and skin care products and services tops $5.5 million, according to Information Resources, Inc., a Chicago-based company that tracks and analyzes consumer spending trends.
No. 9: Minneapolis, Minn.
When it's frostbite weather outside just about 85 percent of the year, it's no wonder these Minnesotans spend a lot of time and dough their looks. That kind of cold wreaks havoc on hair, skin and nails. At last count (in 2002, the latest Census data available), there were 1343 "personal care" businesses in the City of Lakes, more than a thousand of which were hair salons.
No. 8: Charleston, W.Va.
No, it's not a typo. We're basing this entry on one staggering fact alone: the city has more indoor tanning salons per person than any other city in the country -- about 33.7 per 100,000 people, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. That's more than New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Miami combined. And it's not like we're talking about a place like Anchorage, Alaska, where you get only a few hours of sunlight every day in the winter. They've clearly missed the memo about UV rays making your skin look like carry-on luggage.
7. San Diego, Calif.
You'd think the natural beauty and year-round splendor of sunny, southern California would keep the population looking good, but they spend a fortune on their faces (and on hair and skin). There are 5.2 plastic surgeons per 100,000 people, and San Diegans spend more than $3 million annually on hair coloring alone. They spend at least $900,000 on cosmetics, but thanks to potentially brutal sun exposure, a whopping $6.2 million on skin care.
6. Dallas, Texas
As the saying goes, everything is bigger (but not necessarily better) in Texas, and that includes dollars and businesses devoted to making people pretty. There were more than 1,500 salons (hair and nail) in 2002 (the most recent data available from the Census), and we're guessing those numbers have dramatically increased, as the population has.
5. Los Angeles
Of course you thought Silicone City would top the list of cities obsessed with looks -- and it does in some categories. There are 4.1 plastic surgeons per 100,000 people, and Angelenos spend nearly $50 million a year on cosmetics, hair products and skin care. California has more hair restoration surgeons than any other state, and we're betting they're heavily concentrated here. Number of personal care businesses? More than 3,700 -- second only to New York City.
4. Salt Lake City, Utah
Shocking but true: the home city of the Mormon church boasts more plastic surgeons than any other city in the U.S.: for every 100,000 people, there are six plastic surgeons. Compared to other cities, Salt Lake has fewer businesses devoted to the art of beautifying (344 by Census count) but the citizens spent only slightly less on services each year: $2.2 million on hair coloring, $2.5 million on cosmetics, and nearly $4.5 million on skincare.
3. San Francisco, CA
Despite the city's au natural patchouli-hippie history, San Francisco ranks third in vanity industries and spending. Citizens blow about $11 million a year on skincare, $5.2 million on hair products and $1.3 million on makeup, and there are 5.4 plastic surgeons per 100,000 people
2. Miami, Fla.
Miamians aren't the healthiest specimens according to Census statistics on smoking, drinking and exercise, but what they lack in natural assets they more than make up for in beauty products and services like manis and pedis, facials, hair treatments, makeup and plastic surgery. There are 5.2 board certified plastic surgeons for every 100,000 people (in a city of nearly 425,000). And the bare-it-all citizens spend more than $23 million annually on cosmetics, skin care and hair products.
1. New York City
Sure, there are only 4.1 plastic surgeons per 100,000 people in the New York City region (compared to Salt Lake City's six), but the Big Apple outspends every other city in nearly every category -- more than $21 million on hair coloring, $32.5 million on skin care, $5.5 million on makeup and nearly $530,000 on hair growth products. According to the Census Bureau, there were more than ten thousand personal care businesses (think: hair and nail salons, day spas) in 2002 (the most recent year available) -- nearly three times the number in any other city. The state of New York also has the second highest number of hair restoration surgeons, and chances are they're centralized around The City.
Now that you have read that... am I the only person who is shocked that Las Vegas is not on there? We live in a city of night clubs, strip clubs, gambling, sun bathing, and we are not in the top ten most vain cities? I mean, I guess I am kind of happy about this, but very surprised to say the least. I once met a lady who lived here in Vegas and had an amazing job as an executive. She was a little older and had a few children, and her body had really taken a turn for the worst. She took out a loan to have some plastic surgery done and after it was done, she took a second job to pay off the loan more quickly. Her second job was an exotic dancer. I guess this puts my question, what came first the stripper or the boob job, to rest. On a positive note, she probably didn't have to pay much interest on that investment.
Just a little info I thought I would share with you guys!
xoxox
Allyson Stagg
CEO of The Las Vegas Style Sirens
www.LVStyleSirens.com
LVStyleSirens@yahoo.com
No. 10: Louisville, Ky.
There's definitely more to Louisville than the Kentucky Derby and mint juleps. The city is home to approximately four plastic surgeons per 100,000 citizens (in a town of more than 700,000), and spending on hair, makeup and skin care products and services tops $5.5 million, according to Information Resources, Inc., a Chicago-based company that tracks and analyzes consumer spending trends.
No. 9: Minneapolis, Minn.
When it's frostbite weather outside just about 85 percent of the year, it's no wonder these Minnesotans spend a lot of time and dough their looks. That kind of cold wreaks havoc on hair, skin and nails. At last count (in 2002, the latest Census data available), there were 1343 "personal care" businesses in the City of Lakes, more than a thousand of which were hair salons.
No. 8: Charleston, W.Va.
No, it's not a typo. We're basing this entry on one staggering fact alone: the city has more indoor tanning salons per person than any other city in the country -- about 33.7 per 100,000 people, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. That's more than New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Miami combined. And it's not like we're talking about a place like Anchorage, Alaska, where you get only a few hours of sunlight every day in the winter. They've clearly missed the memo about UV rays making your skin look like carry-on luggage.
7. San Diego, Calif.
You'd think the natural beauty and year-round splendor of sunny, southern California would keep the population looking good, but they spend a fortune on their faces (and on hair and skin). There are 5.2 plastic surgeons per 100,000 people, and San Diegans spend more than $3 million annually on hair coloring alone. They spend at least $900,000 on cosmetics, but thanks to potentially brutal sun exposure, a whopping $6.2 million on skin care.
6. Dallas, Texas
As the saying goes, everything is bigger (but not necessarily better) in Texas, and that includes dollars and businesses devoted to making people pretty. There were more than 1,500 salons (hair and nail) in 2002 (the most recent data available from the Census), and we're guessing those numbers have dramatically increased, as the population has.
5. Los Angeles
Of course you thought Silicone City would top the list of cities obsessed with looks -- and it does in some categories. There are 4.1 plastic surgeons per 100,000 people, and Angelenos spend nearly $50 million a year on cosmetics, hair products and skin care. California has more hair restoration surgeons than any other state, and we're betting they're heavily concentrated here. Number of personal care businesses? More than 3,700 -- second only to New York City.
4. Salt Lake City, Utah
Shocking but true: the home city of the Mormon church boasts more plastic surgeons than any other city in the U.S.: for every 100,000 people, there are six plastic surgeons. Compared to other cities, Salt Lake has fewer businesses devoted to the art of beautifying (344 by Census count) but the citizens spent only slightly less on services each year: $2.2 million on hair coloring, $2.5 million on cosmetics, and nearly $4.5 million on skincare.
3. San Francisco, CA
Despite the city's au natural patchouli-hippie history, San Francisco ranks third in vanity industries and spending. Citizens blow about $11 million a year on skincare, $5.2 million on hair products and $1.3 million on makeup, and there are 5.4 plastic surgeons per 100,000 people
2. Miami, Fla.
Miamians aren't the healthiest specimens according to Census statistics on smoking, drinking and exercise, but what they lack in natural assets they more than make up for in beauty products and services like manis and pedis, facials, hair treatments, makeup and plastic surgery. There are 5.2 board certified plastic surgeons for every 100,000 people (in a city of nearly 425,000). And the bare-it-all citizens spend more than $23 million annually on cosmetics, skin care and hair products.
1. New York City
Sure, there are only 4.1 plastic surgeons per 100,000 people in the New York City region (compared to Salt Lake City's six), but the Big Apple outspends every other city in nearly every category -- more than $21 million on hair coloring, $32.5 million on skin care, $5.5 million on makeup and nearly $530,000 on hair growth products. According to the Census Bureau, there were more than ten thousand personal care businesses (think: hair and nail salons, day spas) in 2002 (the most recent year available) -- nearly three times the number in any other city. The state of New York also has the second highest number of hair restoration surgeons, and chances are they're centralized around The City.
Now that you have read that... am I the only person who is shocked that Las Vegas is not on there? We live in a city of night clubs, strip clubs, gambling, sun bathing, and we are not in the top ten most vain cities? I mean, I guess I am kind of happy about this, but very surprised to say the least. I once met a lady who lived here in Vegas and had an amazing job as an executive. She was a little older and had a few children, and her body had really taken a turn for the worst. She took out a loan to have some plastic surgery done and after it was done, she took a second job to pay off the loan more quickly. Her second job was an exotic dancer. I guess this puts my question, what came first the stripper or the boob job, to rest. On a positive note, she probably didn't have to pay much interest on that investment.
Just a little info I thought I would share with you guys!
xoxox
Allyson Stagg
CEO of The Las Vegas Style Sirens
www.LVStyleSirens.com
LVStyleSirens@yahoo.com
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
A few more wedding do's and don'ts...
A friend of mine in the wedding industry brought a few more very important wedding do's and don'ts to my attention. I can see the obvious do's and don'ts (and the one's pertaining to beauty) but since I do not work every single job in the wedding industry, some things I tend to overlook.
1. Cash Bars. I have heard of this, but I never knew that people actually did this. A cash bar? Really? Come on you guys. It is rude to have a wedding, make people buy you gifts and travel a long distance to attend YOUR wedding and then make them pay for their own cocktails. It breaks ALL the rules of proper wedding ettiquette. Instead, you should opt for a beer and wine bar. I know some venues will allow you to bring in your own wine and possibly other alcohols for a small(er) fee. If alcohol is THAT important to you, then cut costs elsewhere, or just don't have it at all.
2. Do not wait a year to send out thank you cards to everyone. Whether they bought you a gift or not is irrelevant. (they should, but remember, they don't HAVE to) If they took time out of their busy schedule to celebrate your special day with you, you can at least send them a card telling them you appreciate them being in attendance. Also, please don't be lazy or stingy with thank you cards. After all of the time that the DJ's, wedding and event planners, photographers and videographers put into your wedding, I think that they deserve a little thank you card as well, don't you?
3. If you attend someones wedding, DO NOT come empty handed. Times are rough financially, but you can at least purchase (or even make) a beautiful card congratulating the new couple on their special day. Weddings cost money. They aren't free. You should show gratitude for being invited to such a special occasion.
4. Picture this. The groom is gussied up in his handsome tux at the alter patiently awaiting to get a glimpse of his beaming bride in her gorgeous wedding gown. In the back of the chapel, the flower girl is fussing with her dress and the ring bearer is picking his nose. The bridesmaids are all in matching gowns, arms linked with the groomsmen waiting for the wedding to begin. When suddenly, you show up late to the wedding and then try to "squeeze by" the bridal party. NO! You either be on time, or you can wait in the back. That is RUDE and will kill the whole ambience of the wedding.
5. I have found that it is popular to have the bride, groom, bridal party, and parents of the bride and groom stand at the door of the reception hall to greet and speak with guests. Don't you dare dash through (or ditch) the wedding party line. Do you really think the bride enjoys standing in that line in her VERY uncomfortable high heels while everyone else is enjoying her party? Probably not. Do me a favor and at least stop by and say "Hi."
6. Never ever wear jeans to a wedding. I thought this goes without saying, but apperently not. *sigh*
7. If you have a pre-determined menu, please identify the entree(s) on a place card. Your guests would like to enjoy their meal. They do not want to spend the entire 7 course meal playing the guessing game on what they are actually eating.
8. NO bridezillas. Don't act like one. In fact, don't even consider acting like one. This includes, but not limited to, snapping your fingers at people, being rude, or saying "It's my day." I do not understand why brides are rude to the people that are preparing her wedding. All I have to say, is if you snap your fingers at me while I am doing your wedding makeup, do not be surprised if you end up with raccoon makeup. I'm just saying.
9. Don't ask your family members and friends to do anything except be in your wedding party or enjoy your wedding. Don't ask them to bake your cake, do floral arrangements, be your photographer etc. Friends and family should enjoy the day, not work it. If it does happen, do not expect anyone to assist this family member/friend. No, I do not have extra ladders, scissors, know how to tier a cake, or make a bouquet. Worse, I have plenty to do rather than fill in the mistakes of others. HIRE PROFFESSIONALS! An event coordinator/ wedding planner will basically take care of everything. (PS I know some great ones if any of you soon-to-be brides need one!)
10. Please do not use an iPod in lieu of a DJ/Band. A DJ or band leader holds a very important role other than playing music. They control the flow, timing, and mood of the event with the venue, which an iPod cannot. Your guests did not spend $400.00 on a Williams Sonoma knife set that YOU registured for to hear the "Top 25 most played" playlist on your iPod.
I would like to give thanks to my anonymous friend for helping me out with those. :) If any of my other professional wedding vendor friends have some do's and don'ts that you would like to share, send them to me! I would love to share them with our readers.
On a personal note...
Tonight I was catching up on a little trashy reality TV and stumbled on the Bad Girls Club Season 4. First of all... is this really a show? Girls getting trashed and going to night clubs? I'm so mad that I didn't think to film this first. HELLO! I live in Vegas. I see this EVERY day! There was this particularly annoying girl on there named Natalie. She was running around LA screaming "I run LA! I run LA!" calling herself a "socialite". I was unimpressed because 1) I am fairly certain, that The Terminator runs LA, and all of California for that matter and 2)I would not know who she was without that show. Paris Hilton. Kim Kardashian. THOSE are socialites. You, Natalie, are not. Anyway, She brought on one of her friends named Marcus and introduced him as a celebrity saying she only goes to clubs VIP style and she only hangs with celebs. I looked at this kid and I didn't recoginze him (but what do I know) so I decided to google him. This is his credited professional work that I found on his website:
Red Tails (2009) David 'Deke' Watkins
Extreme Movie (2008) Wyatt
Taking Five (2007) Lincoln
Take the Lead (2006) Eddie
Roll Bounce (2005) Boo
The Nightmare Room: Scareful What You Wish For (2001) Ryan
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air(1994) Boy on dad's back (not credited)
Nothing to Lose (1997) Joey
One Night Stand (1997) Young Charlie
Moesha (1996-2001) Myles Mitchell
Thea as Cedric
Another Cinderella Story (2008) as Dustin "The Funk"
High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) Cameo: Boy at Troy's Party (not credited)
Martin : Marvin, Martin's Son
Fresh Prince of Bel Air... boy on dads back? HSM 3... boy at Troy's party? (Both "not credited") You're kidding me right? If that's a celebrity, then so am I. (Told you so, Shauna)
Ok, so maybe I haven't been in a TV show. Well not YET at least. My reality show should be coming soon.
Ryan Seacrest if you are reading this, I need my own reality show. Stat. kthnxbye.
Also, last night I watched Bank of Hollywood which is a show where people go on there and ask ridiculously rich celebs for money. I just want to clarify that Ryan Seacrest went inside my mind, and took this idea right out of there. I have been saying we need to do this type of show for years! For the most part, the people that went on there had legitimate needs and it was sweet to watch people helping other people. That was until this idiotic couple stomps on the stage and asks for $75,000 for their "dream wedding." I almost died. It got worse when they showed photos of the expensive designer wedding gown she wanted to purchase, the castle they wanted to swap vows in, and the TWO CARAT TIFFANY'S cushion cut diamond ring that she wanted. Who do they think they are to just waltz up onto that stage and ask for that kind of money for a wedding? Icing on the cake... they both don't have jobs.
To the couple who had the courage to do this: You two are materialistic LOSERS. If you are "so in love" then drive to Las Vegas and get married at the drive thru for $65.00. You do not need a 2 carat Tiffany's ring. You do not need to get married in a castle. You do not need a designer gown. You need to get a job and a life. Thank you.
xoxox
Allyson Stagg
CEO of The Las Vegas Style Sirens
www.LVstyleSirens.com
LVStyleSirens@yahoo.com
1. Cash Bars. I have heard of this, but I never knew that people actually did this. A cash bar? Really? Come on you guys. It is rude to have a wedding, make people buy you gifts and travel a long distance to attend YOUR wedding and then make them pay for their own cocktails. It breaks ALL the rules of proper wedding ettiquette. Instead, you should opt for a beer and wine bar. I know some venues will allow you to bring in your own wine and possibly other alcohols for a small(er) fee. If alcohol is THAT important to you, then cut costs elsewhere, or just don't have it at all.
2. Do not wait a year to send out thank you cards to everyone. Whether they bought you a gift or not is irrelevant. (they should, but remember, they don't HAVE to) If they took time out of their busy schedule to celebrate your special day with you, you can at least send them a card telling them you appreciate them being in attendance. Also, please don't be lazy or stingy with thank you cards. After all of the time that the DJ's, wedding and event planners, photographers and videographers put into your wedding, I think that they deserve a little thank you card as well, don't you?
3. If you attend someones wedding, DO NOT come empty handed. Times are rough financially, but you can at least purchase (or even make) a beautiful card congratulating the new couple on their special day. Weddings cost money. They aren't free. You should show gratitude for being invited to such a special occasion.
4. Picture this. The groom is gussied up in his handsome tux at the alter patiently awaiting to get a glimpse of his beaming bride in her gorgeous wedding gown. In the back of the chapel, the flower girl is fussing with her dress and the ring bearer is picking his nose. The bridesmaids are all in matching gowns, arms linked with the groomsmen waiting for the wedding to begin. When suddenly, you show up late to the wedding and then try to "squeeze by" the bridal party. NO! You either be on time, or you can wait in the back. That is RUDE and will kill the whole ambience of the wedding.
5. I have found that it is popular to have the bride, groom, bridal party, and parents of the bride and groom stand at the door of the reception hall to greet and speak with guests. Don't you dare dash through (or ditch) the wedding party line. Do you really think the bride enjoys standing in that line in her VERY uncomfortable high heels while everyone else is enjoying her party? Probably not. Do me a favor and at least stop by and say "Hi."
6. Never ever wear jeans to a wedding. I thought this goes without saying, but apperently not. *sigh*
7. If you have a pre-determined menu, please identify the entree(s) on a place card. Your guests would like to enjoy their meal. They do not want to spend the entire 7 course meal playing the guessing game on what they are actually eating.
8. NO bridezillas. Don't act like one. In fact, don't even consider acting like one. This includes, but not limited to, snapping your fingers at people, being rude, or saying "It's my day." I do not understand why brides are rude to the people that are preparing her wedding. All I have to say, is if you snap your fingers at me while I am doing your wedding makeup, do not be surprised if you end up with raccoon makeup. I'm just saying.
9. Don't ask your family members and friends to do anything except be in your wedding party or enjoy your wedding. Don't ask them to bake your cake, do floral arrangements, be your photographer etc. Friends and family should enjoy the day, not work it. If it does happen, do not expect anyone to assist this family member/friend. No, I do not have extra ladders, scissors, know how to tier a cake, or make a bouquet. Worse, I have plenty to do rather than fill in the mistakes of others. HIRE PROFFESSIONALS! An event coordinator/ wedding planner will basically take care of everything. (PS I know some great ones if any of you soon-to-be brides need one!)
10. Please do not use an iPod in lieu of a DJ/Band. A DJ or band leader holds a very important role other than playing music. They control the flow, timing, and mood of the event with the venue, which an iPod cannot. Your guests did not spend $400.00 on a Williams Sonoma knife set that YOU registured for to hear the "Top 25 most played" playlist on your iPod.
I would like to give thanks to my anonymous friend for helping me out with those. :) If any of my other professional wedding vendor friends have some do's and don'ts that you would like to share, send them to me! I would love to share them with our readers.
On a personal note...
Tonight I was catching up on a little trashy reality TV and stumbled on the Bad Girls Club Season 4. First of all... is this really a show? Girls getting trashed and going to night clubs? I'm so mad that I didn't think to film this first. HELLO! I live in Vegas. I see this EVERY day! There was this particularly annoying girl on there named Natalie. She was running around LA screaming "I run LA! I run LA!" calling herself a "socialite". I was unimpressed because 1) I am fairly certain, that The Terminator runs LA, and all of California for that matter and 2)I would not know who she was without that show. Paris Hilton. Kim Kardashian. THOSE are socialites. You, Natalie, are not. Anyway, She brought on one of her friends named Marcus and introduced him as a celebrity saying she only goes to clubs VIP style and she only hangs with celebs. I looked at this kid and I didn't recoginze him (but what do I know) so I decided to google him. This is his credited professional work that I found on his website:
Red Tails (2009) David 'Deke' Watkins
Extreme Movie (2008) Wyatt
Taking Five (2007) Lincoln
Take the Lead (2006) Eddie
Roll Bounce (2005) Boo
The Nightmare Room: Scareful What You Wish For (2001) Ryan
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air(1994) Boy on dad's back (not credited)
Nothing to Lose (1997) Joey
One Night Stand (1997) Young Charlie
Moesha (1996-2001) Myles Mitchell
Thea as Cedric
Another Cinderella Story (2008) as Dustin "The Funk"
High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) Cameo: Boy at Troy's Party (not credited)
Martin : Marvin, Martin's Son
Fresh Prince of Bel Air... boy on dads back? HSM 3... boy at Troy's party? (Both "not credited") You're kidding me right? If that's a celebrity, then so am I. (Told you so, Shauna)
Ok, so maybe I haven't been in a TV show. Well not YET at least. My reality show should be coming soon.
Ryan Seacrest if you are reading this, I need my own reality show. Stat. kthnxbye.
Also, last night I watched Bank of Hollywood which is a show where people go on there and ask ridiculously rich celebs for money. I just want to clarify that Ryan Seacrest went inside my mind, and took this idea right out of there. I have been saying we need to do this type of show for years! For the most part, the people that went on there had legitimate needs and it was sweet to watch people helping other people. That was until this idiotic couple stomps on the stage and asks for $75,000 for their "dream wedding." I almost died. It got worse when they showed photos of the expensive designer wedding gown she wanted to purchase, the castle they wanted to swap vows in, and the TWO CARAT TIFFANY'S cushion cut diamond ring that she wanted. Who do they think they are to just waltz up onto that stage and ask for that kind of money for a wedding? Icing on the cake... they both don't have jobs.
To the couple who had the courage to do this: You two are materialistic LOSERS. If you are "so in love" then drive to Las Vegas and get married at the drive thru for $65.00. You do not need a 2 carat Tiffany's ring. You do not need to get married in a castle. You do not need a designer gown. You need to get a job and a life. Thank you.
xoxox
Allyson Stagg
CEO of The Las Vegas Style Sirens
www.LVstyleSirens.com
LVStyleSirens@yahoo.com
Monday, December 14, 2009
Holiday Parties... Look the part!!!
It is Mid December ladies! I know you all have holiday events, parties, and New Years coming up. So what is the hot look this year?
I think everyone can agree that you can't go wrong with a beautiful smokey eye. This winter, it is ALL about the beautiful dark, sultry eye. (And LACE! I am SO happy about that!)
Before you get nervous or excited, let me just clarify that a smokey eye DOES NOT mean that you plaster black from your eyelid to your brow bone, circle it around your eye and then slather your brow bone in shimmery white eye shadow. Ugh. Barf.
There are several ways to do a smokey eye. Everyone has a different opinion on how a smokey eye should look, and everyone has their favorite ways to do it. Today I am going to walk you through one of my favorite ways to do an amazing fool proof smokey eye.
1. Start with a clean, well moisturized face.
2. ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS start with your eyeshadow. Eyeshadow will always fall underneath your eye whether it be light or dark. If it falls, and you have already applied concealer and foundation, when you wipe it off you will have to reapply your concealer and foundation. Save yourself the few extra minutes and always start with your eyes.
3. Apply a neutral primer all over your eye. I love Paint Pots by MAC in Painterly and Soft Ochre.
4. Grab a black eyeliner that is NOT smudge proof or water proof. (I love Le Crayon Khol in Ebony by Lancome) Color on your eye lid from the lash line to the crease. It does not need to be filled in completely and it does not have to be neat.
5. Take a synthetic eyeshadow brush and blend the eye liner so it turns into a smokey grey and it is evenly distributed all over the eye lid from the lashline to your crease. I love brush #242 by MAC.
6. Take a dark brown eyeshadow and pat it on top of the blended eyeliner. I love Handwritten by MAC.
7. Take a blending brush (brush #224 by MAC) and use a neutral MATTE or almost matte high light color (I love Brule for light skin and Era for medium to dark skin. Both are by MAC) and blend from underneath the brow bone to the crease. Blend the light color and the dark color so that you have a soft transition between the dark brown and the light highlight color.
8. If you would like to add a little more definition to the shape of your eye, or the colors are not blending as well as you would like, take a medium brown and use the #224 brush to softly brush it back and forth in your crease. I love Cork by MAC for all skin tones.
9. If you want to add a little glitz and glam, dust a super sheer coat of loose glitter over the dark brown shadow on your eye lid. I love Reflects Gold or Antique Gold by MAC.
10. Follow with a few coats of black mascara, a pair of false lashes (full or half set... you chose!), and a little black liquid or gel eyeliner and BAM! Smokey eye in full effect.
I personally do not like to put any eyeliner on the bottom, but if you want to, you certainly can. I think it looks really good if you put it in the water line or smudge a little bit of dark shadow right under your lash line.
This smokey eye is cool because it doesn't need to look totally perfect. It is okay if it looks a little messy. That is what makes it so sexy.
Finish off the look with a foundation of your choice, a neutral blush, and a neutral lipstick, and you are good to go.
When you wear a smokey eye, it is good to keep the rest of your makeup pretty neutral. If you start to feel a little daring, you can wear an intense lip such as a rich berry or bright red.
Rememeber, there are NO rules when it comes to makeup. Ok, I lied. There are a few tiny little rules, but for the most part, it is free game! Have fun and enjoy being a woman. Just rememeber, no matter what you wear, you need to rock it!
xoxox
Allyson Stagg
CEO of The Las Vegas Style Sirens
www.LVStyleSirens.com
LVStyleSirens@yahoo.com
I think everyone can agree that you can't go wrong with a beautiful smokey eye. This winter, it is ALL about the beautiful dark, sultry eye. (And LACE! I am SO happy about that!)
Before you get nervous or excited, let me just clarify that a smokey eye DOES NOT mean that you plaster black from your eyelid to your brow bone, circle it around your eye and then slather your brow bone in shimmery white eye shadow. Ugh. Barf.
There are several ways to do a smokey eye. Everyone has a different opinion on how a smokey eye should look, and everyone has their favorite ways to do it. Today I am going to walk you through one of my favorite ways to do an amazing fool proof smokey eye.
1. Start with a clean, well moisturized face.
2. ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS start with your eyeshadow. Eyeshadow will always fall underneath your eye whether it be light or dark. If it falls, and you have already applied concealer and foundation, when you wipe it off you will have to reapply your concealer and foundation. Save yourself the few extra minutes and always start with your eyes.
3. Apply a neutral primer all over your eye. I love Paint Pots by MAC in Painterly and Soft Ochre.
4. Grab a black eyeliner that is NOT smudge proof or water proof. (I love Le Crayon Khol in Ebony by Lancome) Color on your eye lid from the lash line to the crease. It does not need to be filled in completely and it does not have to be neat.
5. Take a synthetic eyeshadow brush and blend the eye liner so it turns into a smokey grey and it is evenly distributed all over the eye lid from the lashline to your crease. I love brush #242 by MAC.
6. Take a dark brown eyeshadow and pat it on top of the blended eyeliner. I love Handwritten by MAC.
7. Take a blending brush (brush #224 by MAC) and use a neutral MATTE or almost matte high light color (I love Brule for light skin and Era for medium to dark skin. Both are by MAC) and blend from underneath the brow bone to the crease. Blend the light color and the dark color so that you have a soft transition between the dark brown and the light highlight color.
8. If you would like to add a little more definition to the shape of your eye, or the colors are not blending as well as you would like, take a medium brown and use the #224 brush to softly brush it back and forth in your crease. I love Cork by MAC for all skin tones.
9. If you want to add a little glitz and glam, dust a super sheer coat of loose glitter over the dark brown shadow on your eye lid. I love Reflects Gold or Antique Gold by MAC.
10. Follow with a few coats of black mascara, a pair of false lashes (full or half set... you chose!), and a little black liquid or gel eyeliner and BAM! Smokey eye in full effect.
I personally do not like to put any eyeliner on the bottom, but if you want to, you certainly can. I think it looks really good if you put it in the water line or smudge a little bit of dark shadow right under your lash line.
This smokey eye is cool because it doesn't need to look totally perfect. It is okay if it looks a little messy. That is what makes it so sexy.
Finish off the look with a foundation of your choice, a neutral blush, and a neutral lipstick, and you are good to go.
When you wear a smokey eye, it is good to keep the rest of your makeup pretty neutral. If you start to feel a little daring, you can wear an intense lip such as a rich berry or bright red.
Rememeber, there are NO rules when it comes to makeup. Ok, I lied. There are a few tiny little rules, but for the most part, it is free game! Have fun and enjoy being a woman. Just rememeber, no matter what you wear, you need to rock it!
xoxox
Allyson Stagg
CEO of The Las Vegas Style Sirens
www.LVStyleSirens.com
LVStyleSirens@yahoo.com
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Marry me David Tutera
If you know anything about me, you know I love reality TV. Thank goodness for Tivo which makes it possible for me to catch up on all 100 of reality shows after Cash (my 1 year old son) goes to bed.
One of my favorite shows is My Fair Wedding with David Tutera. I would die for this man. Literally. I am known for being a little sassy, and sometimes saying what is on my mind without thinking first, and so is he. We are a match made in heaven.
Being in the wedding industry, I guess I just assume that some things are obvious when it comes to planning a wedding. Well, I was wrong. By watching My Fair Wedding, I have learned that to some people, nothing is off limits. In order to make this a little less complicated, I have compiled a list of wedding do's and dont's that David Tutera and I can both agree on.
1. Emerald Green and Purple are a HUGE no no for wedding colors. In fact, these colors are not appropriate for ANY occation. Oh wait, Mardi Gras. Yep. That's about that only time these colors would be appropriate.
2. Balloons are not for weddings. They are for children's birthday parties and High School Homecoming floats. No balloon arches. No balloon centerpieces. No no no.
3. A strip tease is never appropriate for your first dance at your wedding reception. Seriously. (Yes Shauna, you MAY take off your garter to "Cherry Pie")
4. Enough with the tulle! I can deal with a little bit of tulle. (And by a little bit, I mean 1/2 a yard) But really ladies...really? Dresses made of tulle. Table cloths made of tulle. Chair covers made of tulle. Ugh. Itchy, wrinkly, and messy. Those are the three words that come to mind when I think of tulle.
5. A brides bouquet (actually ANY bouquet) should NEVER be made of sponges. I'm just gonna throw that one out there.
6. A brides bouquet (or any bouquet for that manner) should never be made of hot glue, glitter, and fake flowers.
7. Actually, just stay away from hot glue as much as possible when it comes to making things for your wedding.
8. Actually, just stay away from making things for your wedding as much as possible. That is what professionals are for.
9. A sun dress is NOT the same as a wedding dress.
10. Please limit the number of items you place in your hair on your wedding day. You do not need a tiara, veil, flower, pendant, and glitter all at once. I think one or two items should be sufficient. One would be even better, but I can deal with two.
11. Wedding dresses are typically white or ivory. Lets stay away from colored undergarments.
12. If you live in the same city as the venue where you wedding will be held, go view it in person. Do not book it online. If you are unable to see your wedding venue in person because you are having a destination wedding, be sure to do tons of research. Make sure that you know exactly what you are getting. Read reviews, make a few phone calls, and don't be afraid to ask questions.
13. In general, DO YOUR RESEARCH. Don't be lazy. This is your wedding! I know it can be overwhelming, but this is a very important day. Be sure that the vendors that you are going to be dealing with can deliver exactly what you want, at a price you can afford.
14. Trends change, and they change quickly. What was considered "cool" or "cute" 10 years ago, may not be considered cool now.
15. Have some manners on your wedding day. No one wants to see you in your beautiful gown, drunk, swearing, and burping with a cigarette hanging out of your mouth. Feel free to take an etiquette class if necessary.
I am saying all of these things and I am half joking. Well, actually, I am dead serious, but I am saying them in a joking manner.
My point is, if you think you know everything, let me just tell you right now, you don't. Wedding professionals do. Trust what they say. Before you even think about planning a wedding, sit down and figure out what is important to you. Times are rough financially and everyone is on a budget. You need to invest your money into what is important to you on your special day. Call around and get pricing for everything that is on your WANT list for your wedding. When you snap back into reality because you find out how much things REALLY cost, narrow that down to the NEED list. I always recommend hiring an event and/or wedding planner in your area. This will relieve a ton of stress. They are familiar with vendors in your area, and more importantly, the different vendors style and pricing. They can point you in the right direction and help you create the wedding of your dreams on your budget.
PS I am so excited because Lauren and I have a couple new things that we will be doing on the blog. Everyone keep posted because they all involve our readers!
PSS I now have 8 followers on this blog! YES!
xoxox
Allyson Stagg
CEO of The Las Vegas Style Sirens
www.LVStyleSirens.com
LVStyleSirens@yahoo.com
One of my favorite shows is My Fair Wedding with David Tutera. I would die for this man. Literally. I am known for being a little sassy, and sometimes saying what is on my mind without thinking first, and so is he. We are a match made in heaven.
Being in the wedding industry, I guess I just assume that some things are obvious when it comes to planning a wedding. Well, I was wrong. By watching My Fair Wedding, I have learned that to some people, nothing is off limits. In order to make this a little less complicated, I have compiled a list of wedding do's and dont's that David Tutera and I can both agree on.
1. Emerald Green and Purple are a HUGE no no for wedding colors. In fact, these colors are not appropriate for ANY occation. Oh wait, Mardi Gras. Yep. That's about that only time these colors would be appropriate.
2. Balloons are not for weddings. They are for children's birthday parties and High School Homecoming floats. No balloon arches. No balloon centerpieces. No no no.
3. A strip tease is never appropriate for your first dance at your wedding reception. Seriously. (Yes Shauna, you MAY take off your garter to "Cherry Pie")
4. Enough with the tulle! I can deal with a little bit of tulle. (And by a little bit, I mean 1/2 a yard) But really ladies...really? Dresses made of tulle. Table cloths made of tulle. Chair covers made of tulle. Ugh. Itchy, wrinkly, and messy. Those are the three words that come to mind when I think of tulle.
5. A brides bouquet (actually ANY bouquet) should NEVER be made of sponges. I'm just gonna throw that one out there.
6. A brides bouquet (or any bouquet for that manner) should never be made of hot glue, glitter, and fake flowers.
7. Actually, just stay away from hot glue as much as possible when it comes to making things for your wedding.
8. Actually, just stay away from making things for your wedding as much as possible. That is what professionals are for.
9. A sun dress is NOT the same as a wedding dress.
10. Please limit the number of items you place in your hair on your wedding day. You do not need a tiara, veil, flower, pendant, and glitter all at once. I think one or two items should be sufficient. One would be even better, but I can deal with two.
11. Wedding dresses are typically white or ivory. Lets stay away from colored undergarments.
12. If you live in the same city as the venue where you wedding will be held, go view it in person. Do not book it online. If you are unable to see your wedding venue in person because you are having a destination wedding, be sure to do tons of research. Make sure that you know exactly what you are getting. Read reviews, make a few phone calls, and don't be afraid to ask questions.
13. In general, DO YOUR RESEARCH. Don't be lazy. This is your wedding! I know it can be overwhelming, but this is a very important day. Be sure that the vendors that you are going to be dealing with can deliver exactly what you want, at a price you can afford.
14. Trends change, and they change quickly. What was considered "cool" or "cute" 10 years ago, may not be considered cool now.
15. Have some manners on your wedding day. No one wants to see you in your beautiful gown, drunk, swearing, and burping with a cigarette hanging out of your mouth. Feel free to take an etiquette class if necessary.
I am saying all of these things and I am half joking. Well, actually, I am dead serious, but I am saying them in a joking manner.
My point is, if you think you know everything, let me just tell you right now, you don't. Wedding professionals do. Trust what they say. Before you even think about planning a wedding, sit down and figure out what is important to you. Times are rough financially and everyone is on a budget. You need to invest your money into what is important to you on your special day. Call around and get pricing for everything that is on your WANT list for your wedding. When you snap back into reality because you find out how much things REALLY cost, narrow that down to the NEED list. I always recommend hiring an event and/or wedding planner in your area. This will relieve a ton of stress. They are familiar with vendors in your area, and more importantly, the different vendors style and pricing. They can point you in the right direction and help you create the wedding of your dreams on your budget.
PS I am so excited because Lauren and I have a couple new things that we will be doing on the blog. Everyone keep posted because they all involve our readers!
PSS I now have 8 followers on this blog! YES!
xoxox
Allyson Stagg
CEO of The Las Vegas Style Sirens
www.LVStyleSirens.com
LVStyleSirens@yahoo.com
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Foundation Nation
Let me start off by saying that your face and neck will always be lighter than the rest of your body. It does not matter if you fake and bake or spray tan, they will always be lighter. I understand that it's not attractive if your face resembles Casper the friendly ghost and your body looks like you have spent a month on the beaches of Cabo, however, there are ways to handle this situation properly.
ALWAYS match your foundation to the skin tone on your face. I do not recommend purchasing a foundation that you can't try on before you buy it. To know if it is the correct foundation for you, you need to be able to see what it looks like on your skin, feel the texture to see if you like it, and make sure it is the appropriate coverage for you. Foundation is one makeup item you should not mind splurging on. (OK, So I splurge on every type of makeup, but if I could only splurge on one, foundation would be it.) Going to a professional makeup counter is a great idea because the artists that work there are familiar with how to match a foundation and they can explain their products in detail. ALWAYS have them apply it for you and DO NOT buy it right then. Wear it for the rest of the day. Walk outside, and look at your face in the sun light. Double check to make sure it is the right shade, and make sure it lasts through your daily activities. Ask for a sample (they should always give you at least a small one.) and use that sample for a day or two. If you like it, then go back and purchase it.
If you need to darken your face and neck to match your body, use a bronzer. Apply your foundation as you normally would, follow with a light powder such as a blot powder to set the foundation. Then follow with a pressed, MATTE bronzer. (I love Matte Bronze by MAC) If you do not apply a light powder between the bronzer and your foundation, the bronzer will "stick" to the foundation in certain spots and look uneven. You can apply as many coats of bronzer as necessary to bring your face up to the appropriate shade. Avoid using bronzers with shimmer in them. You do not need your entire face and neck covered in shimmer. Gross. Shimmer should only be used to highlight certain areas. Remember, shimmer down ladies, shimmer down.
NOTE: Orange foundation looks good on no one. Let me repeat that. NO ONE. Not even you. Slathering your face in foundation five shades too dark is not going to solve anything. All it is going to do is make you look orange and uneducated. Not to mention, it gives you a crusty makeup line. Ew.
You should have at least two different foundations that you switch out for different seasons. For example, in the Summer, I like to have a foundation with a little less coverage and I like it to feel light on my skin. I usually go for a mineral powder. It is so hot here in Las Vegas, so a powder works really well for me during the summer. In the winter, I like a little bit more coverage so I tend to switch to a medium to full coverage liquid foundation.
Some foundations I LOVE are:
Bare Minerals SPF 15: I love this powder foundation. It is like magic fairy dust and is perfect for a sheer to medium coverage. It does have a little bit of radiance (NOT shimmer :)
Studio Sculpt SPF 15 by MAC: This foundation is a mix between a cream and a liquid and is perfect for medium to full coverage. It glides right on and stays in place all day. I like to rub it between my hands before applying it to warm it up so that it glides on my face flawlessly.
Lancome Absolue Makeup SPF 20: This is a foundation that feels like a whipped dream on your face. It gives beautiful full coverage without feeling heavy or looking muddy and thick on your skin. It is a little expensive, but very worth it. Whenever I wear this foundation, I always get a ton of compliments on my skin.
Studio Tint SPF 15 by MAC: This liquid foundation is a simple and to the point tinted foundation. It is super sheer coverage, and works well for people who don't like much coverage in a foundation. It is also perfect for those days you are going to hang out by the pool and you want to have a little something on, but don't want people to know about it. It also has the built in SPF. Perfection!!
NOTE: All of these foundations have SPF... obviously that is very important!
xoxox
Allyson Stagg
CEO of The Las Vegas Style Sirens
www.LVStyleSirens.com
LVStyleSirens@yahoo.com
ALWAYS match your foundation to the skin tone on your face. I do not recommend purchasing a foundation that you can't try on before you buy it. To know if it is the correct foundation for you, you need to be able to see what it looks like on your skin, feel the texture to see if you like it, and make sure it is the appropriate coverage for you. Foundation is one makeup item you should not mind splurging on. (OK, So I splurge on every type of makeup, but if I could only splurge on one, foundation would be it.) Going to a professional makeup counter is a great idea because the artists that work there are familiar with how to match a foundation and they can explain their products in detail. ALWAYS have them apply it for you and DO NOT buy it right then. Wear it for the rest of the day. Walk outside, and look at your face in the sun light. Double check to make sure it is the right shade, and make sure it lasts through your daily activities. Ask for a sample (they should always give you at least a small one.) and use that sample for a day or two. If you like it, then go back and purchase it.
If you need to darken your face and neck to match your body, use a bronzer. Apply your foundation as you normally would, follow with a light powder such as a blot powder to set the foundation. Then follow with a pressed, MATTE bronzer. (I love Matte Bronze by MAC) If you do not apply a light powder between the bronzer and your foundation, the bronzer will "stick" to the foundation in certain spots and look uneven. You can apply as many coats of bronzer as necessary to bring your face up to the appropriate shade. Avoid using bronzers with shimmer in them. You do not need your entire face and neck covered in shimmer. Gross. Shimmer should only be used to highlight certain areas. Remember, shimmer down ladies, shimmer down.
NOTE: Orange foundation looks good on no one. Let me repeat that. NO ONE. Not even you. Slathering your face in foundation five shades too dark is not going to solve anything. All it is going to do is make you look orange and uneducated. Not to mention, it gives you a crusty makeup line. Ew.
You should have at least two different foundations that you switch out for different seasons. For example, in the Summer, I like to have a foundation with a little less coverage and I like it to feel light on my skin. I usually go for a mineral powder. It is so hot here in Las Vegas, so a powder works really well for me during the summer. In the winter, I like a little bit more coverage so I tend to switch to a medium to full coverage liquid foundation.
Some foundations I LOVE are:
Bare Minerals SPF 15: I love this powder foundation. It is like magic fairy dust and is perfect for a sheer to medium coverage. It does have a little bit of radiance (NOT shimmer :)
Studio Sculpt SPF 15 by MAC: This foundation is a mix between a cream and a liquid and is perfect for medium to full coverage. It glides right on and stays in place all day. I like to rub it between my hands before applying it to warm it up so that it glides on my face flawlessly.
Lancome Absolue Makeup SPF 20: This is a foundation that feels like a whipped dream on your face. It gives beautiful full coverage without feeling heavy or looking muddy and thick on your skin. It is a little expensive, but very worth it. Whenever I wear this foundation, I always get a ton of compliments on my skin.
Studio Tint SPF 15 by MAC: This liquid foundation is a simple and to the point tinted foundation. It is super sheer coverage, and works well for people who don't like much coverage in a foundation. It is also perfect for those days you are going to hang out by the pool and you want to have a little something on, but don't want people to know about it. It also has the built in SPF. Perfection!!
NOTE: All of these foundations have SPF... obviously that is very important!
xoxox
Allyson Stagg
CEO of The Las Vegas Style Sirens
www.LVStyleSirens.com
LVStyleSirens@yahoo.com
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