New York Looks

I just got back from a action-packed trip to New York City with my very favorite sister (well, my only sister!). It's one of my favorite places to go and is so fun to see different styles everywhere, from buildings to storefronts to fashion to makeup. Here are a few makeup looks I tried out while I was there.

The fresh face - a New York staple - involves careful use of highlighter with a flawless face and a touch of mascara. Perfect for daytime and anyone who is on-the-go.


Reddish eyeshadow (anywhere from rose to rust) adds a little something that helps eyes pop and is really not as scary as it sounds. Here it almost matches the china at Alice's Tea Cup on the UES.

For a more downtown look, I added purple eyeliner only on the bottom lashline before heading out to catch the subway. Very fun for a night on the town.

Finally, how sweet it is to enjoy a laidback afternoon in the Village with a little baby pink lip gloss. Not too girly, but just enough to be cool.

Christina {Wedding}

I had a great time hanging out with Christina and her sisters, helping them get dolled up for the wedding. They were all hilarious and such a fun Catholic family from St. Louis! I did makeup for all four sisters, their mom Dori and two bridesmaids. I even put a little pink on the cheeks of the adorable flower girl. The pink and green Lilly Pulitzer theme was so cute! Since it was so busy, I didn't get a chance to take any snapshots of the girls, but here are a few the fabulous Amanda Suanne took of the day. I'll try to post more of the bridesmaids if I can get a few good face shots. Enjoy!

More of Christina's pictures here. Thanks for sharing, Amanda!