Tuesday, May 5, 2009

The Mother of all Makeovers


As a disclaimer, first let me say that I absolutely adore my mom. She is hilarious, smart, Southern belle sweet, and so gorgeous she can barely go five feet without a man hitting on her. I swear the woman has never taken a bad picture a day in her life. Buttt, she’s also never taken a picture sans matte, red lipstick. And I’m not talking about the chic rouge lip that is so “Fine in ’09.” Nope, uh-uh, this is more like “Dynasty in ’83.” Sorry, Mama!
Well, if your mom is anything like mine- beautiful, fun, overall just your favorite person in the world, but completely stuck in a make-up time-warp, this Mother’s Day help her get back to the future tarte-style.

The four-piece Lip Couture set is the perfect gift for a lipstick-challenged mother like mine. It comes with a quartet of colors ranging from a totally now nude to a more recent red. And true to tarte form, the quilted purple packaging is pure chic-y goodness.

If mommy dearest has been a “maniac, maniac…” for 80s-eque eyeshadow since the Flashdance days, tarte has two solutions for you. The Spring Greening palette, a set of six vibrant lid hues and three pretty lipglosses, is a great way for her to transition into 21st-century eye color. With eyeshadow names like vibrant teal and golden lime, you can even trick her into thinking that she wasn’t completely off the mark with her dated make-up. The second peepers’ palette is the sleek and sophisticated Eye Couture, which has ten eyeshadow hues ranging from pretty pale pink to chic charcoal. Aw, Mama’s first smoky eye!

For the mom whose idea of make-up is a few swipes of cherry Chapstick and clear mascara (I mean, honestly, what is the point?), tarte’s Be Good to Your Mother (earth) is the perfect present. The set comes with a cute trio of lip sheers with SPF 15 and an adorable tote in signature tarte purple, so she can be granola-chic while hauling her soymilk and veggie burgers.

Bonus time! For purchases of $30 or more, tarte is offering free shipping.
Sunday is quickly approaching, but thankfully for you, tarte has all of the au naturale answers for your Mother’s Day queries.

Zoya Zone





Hello, my name is Amelia, and I am addicted to manicured nails. Now, I know you’re thinking “Welcome to 2009. What stylish woman isn’t?” O, but my love runs deeper than the average pretty gal’s.

By the fourth grade, I was rocking a red manicure on the regular. (Thanks, Mama) A few years later, I announced that I would be learning a trade when I started doing my own French manicures. I am as well versed in OPI and Essie polish names as any aesthetician- Meet me in “Lincoln Park After Dark” with a tray of “Cajun Shrimp,” “Mademoiselle.”

I say all of this to say that I know my polish! And I have found a set that will have your digits dancing to “Hot Child in the City” all summer long. Zoya’s La-Di-Da sampler embodies the shades of summer in rich reds, punchy pinks, neon orange and a not-so-mellow yellow.

My first trip into La-Di-Da land was the tomato-red shade of America, which is equal parts 50s housewife and screen siren. I knew it was a keeper when fem-fab designer Shoshane Lonstein Gruss complimented me on the color. Sa-woon! I next ventured towards the orange-alert shade of Paz, and the slightest hand gesture had people going absolutely ape over my fingers. One woman got kissing-close as she expressed her love for the shade.

For a look that is super summer-time sexy, pair these girly nail colors with the flirty hues of tarte’s Lips Ahoy lipgloss set. You’ll be saying “Ahoy, fun in the sun!” before you know it!
Zoya is delivering a one-two punch when it comes to finger fashion—incredibly long-lasting polish that is also au naturale and toxin-free.

La-Di-Da is a steal at $36 for six haute hues, so get to polishing, chicsters!

Friday, May 1, 2009

The Purple One

Though I absolutely adore He of ruffled blouses, four-inch heels and perfectly coifed hair, this post is about beauty, not “The Beautiful One.” Sorry, Prince!
I bought Tarte’s Vanity Palette back in December and instantly fell in love with the little purple tube of Lights, Camera, Lashes! mascara. Since the day mama okay-ed make-up, I have been a total mascara player- flitting from one wand to another with no indication of settling down. Clinique’s Long Pretty Lashes? Wore it! Maybelline’s Great Lash ? Why, of course! Bare Escentuals Big Tease? Well, duh, the name speaks for itself.


I have spent too many years being the Karen Smith of mascara. You know, the first-cousin kissing, as stupid as she is slutty Mean Girl. Well, I am finally ready to give my heart to just one. Yep, you guessed it- Lights, Camera, Lashes! It’s dark and sultry, but leaves my lashes soft and flirty. That sounds like soulmate material to me. And the fact that the main ingredients are length, volume, curl and conditioning, not sulfates, parabens, dyes and fragrance is music to a contact-wearers’ ears…and eyes?

But don’t just take my word for it. Sephora.com boasts a whole slew of
LCL fanatics. Prettygirl2990 proclaims that with The Purple One her “lash prayers were answered.”
And for just $18, you too can be lash-tastic!


-Amelia

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Eco Beauty!

Check out all of the tarte goodies used backstage at The Way We Wore's Out of the Ordinary eco fashion show! Get tips and tricks from eco-friendly celebrity makeup artist Paige Padgett.

xo

Kristin

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Welcome to My World!


Hellllo, TarteTots! I am Amelia, though known across the worldwideweb as Mimi­_Style. In a sentence, I’m a hot young thing addicted to fashion, beauty and overall vanity! Just kidding…well, not really. What’s the point of living if not at your absolute prettiest? I know, I know. I ask the hard-hitting questions. Well, the wonderful ladies at tarte have invited me to guest-blog on their website, so consider me your one-stop shop for the latest and greatest in stylish shopping and chic cosmetics :) And if you simply can’t get enough of moi, hit up my own blog High End for Your Rear End and overdose on Mimi and Style.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Super Stylish Sun Protection!


We all love to have fun in the sun but I can’t stress enough the importance of being responsible and safe. That being said thank goodness for these chic and sexy finds to protect us from those harmful rays!

1. This adorable Lauren Moffatt wide-brim studded canvas sun hat provides ultimate face protection. To encourage skin cancer awareness 100% of the net proceeds will go to The Skin Cancer Foundation!

2. Keep covered in this VIX sundress, not only is it super stylish but they too are raising awareness with 50% of proceeds benefiting The Skin Cancer Foundation.

3. Use this 100% paraben free natural SPF 30 face & neck sunscreen from KISS MY FACE for your daily UVA/UVB protection.

4. Your lips burn easily too! Keep them soft and shielded with tarte’s 24.7 SPF 15 lip sheer in summer fling.

5. Now that you are totally protected achieve those ‘just out of the ocean’ salty beach tresses with Bumble & Bumble’s Surf Spray!

xo
Kristin

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Sambazon’s Jungle Love Party


On Tuesday night the tartelettes headed downtown to Sushi Samba to join our charity partners for the launch of Samabazon’s new Amazon Energy drink Jungle Love. This acai berry rich drink was delish! We also had such a blast listening to the beats of DJ Duda and watching the Brazilian sisters dance it up!

p.s. For tarte 21+ customers ONLY visit Veev.com to learn about some tasty acai cocktails!


xo
Kristin