Heaven's Makeup Bar

Last night, I was invited to the VIP opening of Heaven's Makeup Bar in Burbank after I was introduced to their services at this event late last month.  For those of you that live in Los Angeles, add this beauty bar to the list of cool places popping up lately in the 818.  Caron Lunde and Garbriela Cardenas partnered together to create a location where you can get red carpet ready for your big event or night out on the town.  They have a look book where you can choose from a series of looks like Kim Kardashian's Smoky Eye to the Girl Next Door look or even the JLo Glow.  Last time, I had them create the Girl Next Door look, so I asked Gaby to add a little JLo Glow to my pale self.  It was the perfect pick-me-up before a night out all for $35 and a complimentary cocktail.  Take a look at the photos from the fun night and be sure to visit the Heaven's Makeup Bar website for more information.  They are already open for business as a part of a soft opening, but their official opening day is June 9th.

 The dreaded Before photo.......

 During the makeover......

Finally, the After photo with my JLo Glow........

Delicious desserts provided by What's In The Box.

Me and Gaby after my makeover (and finally some color to my face!)

My pal, Heather, getting her JLo Glow on too with makeup applied by Caron.

What was in the Goody Bag?  Bed Head Glaze Haze and Sugar Shock, Youngblood Mineral Primer and Radiance Moisture Tint, a Brownie Trifle!, and a bracelet from Charlie & Marcelle

**All services were complimentary during my visit to Heaven's Makeup Bar.  All opinions are my own. ** 

Angeleno Magazine's Generation Next Spring Fashion Event

On Saturday, I had the opportunity to catch Angeleno Magazine's spring fashion event at the Westfield Topanga Mall in Los Angeles.  My day started at the fashion show where Angeleno Magazine's Fashion Style Editor, Elizabeth Varnell, helmed the latest spring fashions with two trend experts.  I am always interested in dresses for the red carpet, so I was thrilled to find a Mad Men-inspired black and white dress by Betsey Johnson and a pair of black and natural wedges by Charles David on the runway.  Both of those items wound up in my shopping bag after the event.  After the show, I was treated to a manicure by Venetian Spa and a makeover by Heaven's Makeup Bar to complete my new look.  To end the day, I hit the VIP Lounge for a cocktail and treats by Kate Mantilini and Snow Monkey Shaved Ice.  Admission to the VIP lounge was pretty easy, all it took was "Like" of Westfield Topanga Mall's Facebook page.

Cute and quirky Betsey Johnson dress in a bird print....look closely, those are birds. 

If this sounds like a fun day to you, hit the Westfield Fashion Square Mall in Sherman Oaks this Saturday, May 5th from 1-6PM for all of the complimentary beauty and fashion fun.  Here's an insider tip for you too:  if you buy $500 worth of merchandise, you also get a gift with purchase.  Guess who received two free tickets to Cirque du Soleil's Iris at the Kodak Theatre?  Yep, I'll tell you all about it after the show on May 17th.

 I loved this spring dress with a pop of color from Macy's.

This model had the perfect body for the jumpsuit silhouette.  I'm jealous.

I bought this right off of the runway, a Betsey Johnson polka dot dress that is featured on the home page of her website.  I can't wait to wear it to my next big event.

Here I am shopping right off of the runway again, I bought those incredible Charles David "Letti" wedges for the summer.  Dress by Angl.

 So many fun color choices, but I went with......

 ........purple instead.  

 Oh man, the "before" pictures are never fun, but here you go.

This is what I looked like after my makeover by Heaven's Makeup Bar.  I also took a fun picture with my makeup artist that is posted on my Facebook page. Check it out here. 

 Ahhh, cocktails in the VIP lounge: The Mark Alberto Tequila Traveler prepared a "Spring Day in Mexcio" drink:

Casa Noble Reposado Tequila

Lime Juice

Ginger Beer

Fresh Stevia

Fresh Ginger

Dried Hibiscus Garnish

I'm a little obsessed with the yellow Vitamin Water. It's been a three-year addiction.

I was invited to this event by a PR Firm, but all opinions posted above are mine. The event is free and open to the public.