Foundation has to be one of the most challenging beauty products. There's literally hundreds, if not thousands out there to choose from. It's the one product that i'm always looking to discover the next better thing. The one that will finally make my far from flawless skin look as close to flawless as possible. These days the word "flawless" is a very relative term as every photo we see in the magazines and even on Instagram are photoshopped to the point that they barely resemble any human i've seen in real life!  But I do have realistic standards.  I want coverage without looking too made up. You know, that caked on, heavy spackled, maskey, thick foundation face that looks like it needs to be chiseled off with tools from Home Depot to remove every night. Nope. That's not want I want. I want it to to be longwearing if not waterproof. I don't want it to emphasize my fine lines or make my pores appear like craters on the moon. I don't want it to separate in my T-Zone or make my skin look patchy & dry on the outer perimeter of my face which i've named "The Sahara".  It has to be fast, easy and mess-free to apply.  I want it to cover my freckles. Who are we kidding here. They're really age spots, sun damage & light melasma from years of competitive swimming and tanning. Hmm...am I expecting too much from a foundation??

I think not because i've discovered some pretty fantastic ones over the years that I use on myself as well as my clients. You can read about those here: http://coachglitter.posterous.com/give-good-face-my-list-of-fave-foundations-fo Well, it looks like i've found my new personal favorite foundation to add to that prestigious list! This new Celebration Foundation from ItCosmetics does just about everything other than cook & clean your house! No wonder it took them over 3 years working with plastic surgeons to perfect. Like many of their other very innovative products (the "I" in It stands for innovative and they truly are!) this is an amazing powder foundation that doesn't age you and is designed for women who are not exactly 21 any more. We may feel Forever 21 but our skin may not be looking that way and we certainly can't use the same products that 21 year olds can. Don't be scared that it's a powder because it's talc-free which means it won't make your skin look drier, ashy & most importantly older! It won't settle into fine lines and wrinkles or create fine lines and wrinkles that really aren't even there...yet! They also left out the Parabens (preservatives), Sulfates (skin irritating, natural oil stripping detergents), Fragrances (very common cause of skin irritant), Cruelty-free (no animal testing) & best of all....NO BISMUTH!! Bismuth is that awful ingredient found in most "natural" mineral foundations that also cause major skin irritation including itching & stinging with heat, sweat and humidity.

They did add in tons of great anti-aging and flawless skin-creating ingredients like Active Peptides & Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid (a fave of mine that hydrates as it can hold 1,000 times its weight in water & immediately makes skin look plumped up and smoother),  Drops of Light Technology which uses light reflecting pigments to blur & soften the skin texture making it look younger (like having an Emmy Award lighting crew follow you around) and Vitamins A, C & E (anti-oxidants to protect skin). It's like the most advanced cosmeceutical skincare built right into your foundation! It also has a natural physical, not chemical SPF of 50 (titanium dioxide & zinc oxide) but due to new FDA rules that will be implemented in June 2012, all powder products including mineral foundations can no longer claim any SPF.

That all sounds great but how does it look and wear? This foundation is a medium to a buildable full coverage that you can completely control based on your personal preference in how you like your foundation to look. Plus some days or depending on what time of the month it is our skin can look pretty darn great & other times it's breaking out like crazy!  As I wrote in my last blog, I get monthly hormonal cystic breakouts and while it's finally under control I have some dark post-breakout marks that take far longer to fade than the pesky breakout itself! I've been using Mally Beauty's Poreless Perfection powder foundation but I still needed a full coverage concealer on my extra stubborn marks. Well, with this new It Cosmetics foundation I haven't needed a separate concealer other than my YSL Touch Eclat to highlight under the eyes. I use the freakin crazy amazing flat top Heavenly Luxe Airbrush Buffing Foundation Brush to apply the foundation on my whole face in barely a minute. Then I take a small concealer brush to concentrate the coverage to the areas that still need a bit more attention. In just a few minutes I'm done with no mess (seriously strongly dislike loose mineral powders)!  The finish is very natural. Not flat and matte and not too shiny which can borderline look greasy & oily. It has a healthy glow and luminous radiance to the finish like you would usually find in a liquid or cream but with a weightless feel. While I was testing out this product I didn't use any primers or setting/blot powders with it so that I can really judge just the foundation. The only thing I used is my usual Embryolisse Cream moisturizer and Dr. Perricone undereye cream. The only feature I didn't see about this product is if it's waterproof or long wearing like many of their other products. I can tell you that I worked out with it for the past 4 days and while it did leave some color on my gym's blindingly white towels I was still left with great, even coverage at the end of my super sweaty workouts. Of course I can always use my favorite Skindinavia/Urban Decay "All Nighter" spray when I do my super sweat-drenched workouts like Turbo Kick or Spin. If you have very oily skin I would suggest using a mattifying/oil control gel moisturizer and/or primer underneath the foundation and a mattifying blot powder on top (that means talc!).

So here's the rest of the low-down. For now this foundation is exclusive to QVC only. Eventually, hopefully soon'ish it will be sold directly from their website and other beauty sites. This brand is not available in any stores that I know of. It also sold out when it made its debut last week but if you already follow me on Twitter/Instagram/FaceBook: all under "CoachGlitter" you would've gotten the heads up about this days before and ordered it before it sold out! Plus you would've gotten it at the amazing Special Event Price of only $35.95 which includes the brush!! Don't worry if you missed out and you must have this foundation because it will be re-stocked as soon as the factory can pump out more. The item # on QVC is A227901 and it's currently priced at $39.56 which is still an amazing value considering the other sites will sell the foundation seprately for the full retail price of $35.00 and the brush is $48! This is why I love QVC! You can't get prices like they offer at the department store, Sephora or Ulta!

The brush itself is more than the price on QVC! And like all the other ItCosmetic brushes they are cruelty-free and DO NOT SHED! Have I mentioned that is one of my biggest makeup pet peeves? I seriously can't stand picking up little brush hairs from my face, chest and clothes after i've done my makeup. Even worse is when i'm working on set and I check the monitor to see I missed a stray hair on the talent's face and I need to interrupt filming to get it! Their brushes are all so incredibly soft yet plush enough to apply the product evenly, beautifully and deposit the perfect amount of pigment. They wash well and again No Shedding! Totally "The Bentley" of makeup brushes that I love as much as I my original production set of Kevyn Aucoin brushes.

Permalink | Leave a comment  »

Permalink | Leave a comment  »

.

.

Pretty cups and pencil holders work great too!

.

.

.

And vases with tiny glass beads make for a beautiful presentation but not very functional for giant collections.

.

.

.

I've tried every roll-up bag, makeup holder possible but for work purposes this has worked best for 10 years. A brush apron but I never, ever wear them. Why would you? They ruin your outfit, get makeup all over your clothes and makes you look fat! haha! I just stand it up and I can quickly see all my brushes & tools at a glance. 

So how do you store your makeup and tools?? Please share your great ideas!

xoxo, Tiffany :)

Permalink | Leave a comment  »

Starting from the top, going clockwise:  

• **It Cosmetics Waterproof face disc (bronzer, blush, hilighter),
• **Mally Beauty Water/Bulletproof EverColor liner/shadow in Dusk
• **small black round jar is Camera Ready Cosmetics gel liner in black (only $9 and waterproof!) http://coachglitter.posterous.com/this-is-where-the-pros-shop-for-makeup
• Lip Fusion plumping gloss in Lolita,
• MAC Cremesheen lipstick in Creme Cup,
• **MAC lip liner in Beurre,
• Pink round compact is Mally waterproof powder foundation in Light,
• **DiorShow Waterproof mascara in black,
• **CoverFX cream used as spot concealer in M50,
• NARS The Multiples in Copacabana as hilighter/luminizer (place strategically, use sparingly!)
• In the center is a Z Palette which is a magnetized empty palette that you can refill with any depotted brand shadow/blush. http://coachglitter.posterous.com/this-is-where-the-pros-shop-for-makeup  On the bottom left is MakeUp Forever Diamond Brown eyeshadow #312, bottom right MAC blush in Fleur Power, top 3 eye shadows are various hilighter shades.

Stay tuned because you know there's lots more brand new products i'll be posting this weekend! I've been testing so many new makeup and skincare products for the past 2 months!

xoxo! Tiffany :)

Permalink | Leave a comment  »

Boo! Hope I didn't scare you too badly! And no, that's not shaving or whipped cream on my face. It's the famous aspirin mask!  This amazing, super simple, effective and downright cheap DIY skin treatment mask is perfect for those with congested, acne prone & oily/combo skin types. It's the best thing i've ever tried to elminate black & white heads which for even those of you lucky ones with beautiful normal or drier skin types can benefit from. The mask can be applied all over or just to the areas that you tend to get clogged pores and/or breakouts.  In my picture above (stop laughing at me already!) you can see I avoided the area all around my eyes as I don't need the mask there. 

The aspirin mask isn't just for your face though. It's also fantastic to exfoliate off the last lingering areas of an old spray tan or self tanner or before you get sprayed/self tan to exfoliate dry spots like elbows, knees, feet/heels, wrists, etc.

So why aspirin? Aspirin is a salicylic acid which is a potent Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA). You've probably seen this ingredient in your acne treatment products. BHA's are best to unclog stubborn blackheads and works wonders on shrinking adult hormonal acne which I know about all too well =(

Obviously, if you are allergic to aspirin DO NOT DO THE ASPIRIN MASK!!  If you don't know if you're allergic, you have extra sensitive skin or it's your first time I recommend doing a small test patch area before diving in and doing your whole face.

How do you make the aspirin mask? Like I said, it's soooo easy! There's many versions of the aspirin mask but here's my favorite recipe that i've been doing for many years now.

You'll need:

1. The cheapest generic aspirin you can find. If you can get your hands on uncoated aspirin grab it! Or you can use aspirin powder but this is more costly than a giant bottle of generic.
2. 100% Pure, No artificial dye or fragrance added Aloe Vera Gel (available at any drug store, Target, etc)
3. Sturdy spoon to crush the aspirins.
4. Piece of wax paper, plastic wrap or a pinch bowl like the one in the pic to crush and mix up the mask.

To make the mask:

1. Simply take 5-8 aspirin depending how much of your skin you'll be masking. If you're doing just your nose or chin you'll only need 2 or 3. 
2. Take one aspirin at a time on your wax paper, pinch bowl, etc and crush each one into a powder with your spoon.
3. Then add a few pea size drops of Aloe Vera Gel and mix into the aspirin to get a smooth paste. Make sure not to use too much of the aloe vera gel which will result in a very running texture that will drip off your face. Start with a small amount of aloe vera gel and add more if needed.
4. Finally, apply the mask where needed! Be careful not to get it too close or in the nostrils as it can cause sneezing but using the aloe vera gel will help elminate this.

Other mixing mediums that you can use is pure organic honey like Manuka, Pure Jojoba oil if you have drier skin and glycerin.  I don't recommend using just plain water because you are guaranteed to have a major sneezing fit. You definitely want a thicker base.

Wear the mask for 8-12 minutes and rinse off with luke warm water. For extra exfoliation wet your finger tips and very gently massage your face with the mask after it's already dried, before rinsing off completely.  **I personally like to do this before I take a shower so I can easily rinse off every trace of the mask. You can use the mask 1-2 times a week or as needed. Remember that while exfoliation is essential to reveal beautiful, glowing skin you can easily exfoliate too much or too aggressively so don't go too crazy. Less is more!

That's it! If you end up trying the aspirin mask Tweet or FaceBook me a picture of you! And if you have a different recipe that you love please share it with the rest of us here under the comments.  Happy masking and hello beautiful skin!

xoxo, Tiffany :)

Permalink | Leave a comment  »

Another amazing new thing I learned about on Pinterest is the Sock Bun technique to create gorgeous curls without any heat!

Here's the picture diagram I first saw that sparked my interest.  The Sock Bun can be worn as a super cute top knot and really helps to plump up a puny mini bun into a super sized donut!  I recommend using a sock that is close to your own hair color just in case you don't get perfect coverage all the way around.

Source:  http://madeinpretoria.wordpress.com/2011/10/03/the-sock-bun-diy-big-hair-bun/

1. My hair without the sock bun {before}
2. A whopping big bun, with the sock {after}
3. Supplies: A normal sock with the toes cut off.
4. Roll the sock into a bun
5. Start rolling your ends
6. spread your hair to hide the bun
7. Roll the bun down to the start of the ponytail
8. The pretty big bun
9. The pretty big bun

Are you wondering where the gorgeous curls come in? Well, if you leave your hair in the sock bun overnight you'll wake up to beautiful hair! Here's my tips:

1. Mist hair with water from a fine mist bottle. I used WEN's Replenishing Treatment Mist, http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.A210231.desc.WEN-by-Chaz-Dean-Replenishing-Treatment-Mist-6-oz You don't want your hair dripping wet, just damp. Most people have told me that they get a tighter curl when they wet their hair a bit more. FYI, I mist just the tail part after I put it up in a pony tail.
2. If you have hair that normally doesn't hold a curl well use a light mousse, gel mousse, lightweight gel or texturizing hair spray for tighter curls.
3. Don't make your pony tail too tight to avoid a big dent in the morning.  If you have wavy or textured hair this probably won't be a big problem but if you're hair is stick straight like mine it's dent city.  FYI, you can quickly get the dent out with a curling or flat iron.I also found using those children's terry cloth hair bands/like a skinny scrunchy work great to keep the kink out.
4. If you use a thinner dress sock or a children's knee high sock you'll get a tighter curl. If you use a thicker, athletic sock you'll get a nice big bun & waves.

If you're still confused and need a better visual on how to roll your hair into the "donut" watch this video.  My biggest tips are:

1. Use your thumbs! Your thumbs are what you push your hair through the bottom of the sock hole to the top.
2. As you first begin your roll, tuck the tips of your hair under and around the sock 1-2 times depending on how layered your hair is. Try not to bend it so you don't get kinks.
3. As you first start to roll your hair down use your thumbs from the bottom of the sock through the hole to the top, roll down and repeat. Your hair will start to wrap around half of the sock and as you get about halfway down your pony tail spread the hair all the way around the sock to create the full donut and finish rolling down to the base. Tuck little stray hairs as you roll. This doesn't have to be perfectly neat! Your donut will look more perfect and tighter as you practice more!
4. Practice makes perfect!

My giant sock bun which survived a sweaty Spin class & my go-to style for yoga & pilates classes. Seriously, without the sock I could never get my super fine & thin hair to create a bun this big!

My results!!

Day 1: Loose big waves, slight curl using a bulky athletic sock and not so stellar bun rolling skills. Also hair was freshly washed.

Day 2: Long, loose curls using a thinner dress sock and getting better at bun rolling! Hair isn't so squeaky clean since I washed day before. I used Elnett Hairspray after I took the bun out to style and hold the curl.  Elnett is a great styling spray that you can brush out and doesn't leave your hair crunchy or tacky feeling. 

Day 3: Tighter, more defined curls using the same thinner dress sock, misting hair a tad bit more and stellar bun rolling skills! Also, the hairspray from day before was reactived by the water/WEN mist and helped hold the curl tighter. And I cleanse my hair usually every 3rd night so this helped too since my hair is really thin and has zero texture. Dirtier hair adds texture! =)

Now go grab your sock and get rolling! Please let me know how you do and send me your pictures on Twitter @CoachGlitter or on FaceBook! Muah! xoxo!

Permalink | Leave a comment  »

Yes I love it so much I wouldn't be surprised if I get hauled away in a straight jack for being so nutty about Pinterest! Of course, i'll get dragged away for my Pintervention in style! =)

So are you on Pinterest yet? If you're not, go to the website and request an invite which everyone gets within a few days and sign up! It's an amazing site filled with the most amazing tips, tricks, inspirational fashion, beauty, party, home decor, recipes, DIY galore, source for all your most creative and inventive ideas ever! 

Here's my makeup board filled with lots of gorgeous looks that i've "Pinned" and on many i've added info on how to easily recreate it. http://pinterest.com/coachglitter/makeup-makeup-makeup/

My Hair Looks board:  http://pinterest.com/coachglitter/hair-looks/  Hello sock buns, sock bun curls and mermaid hair!!

My fashionspiration board: http://pinterest.com/coachglitter/style-inspiration/

Oh and let's not forget shoes!! http://pinterest.com/coachglitter/shooz/

I have a bunch of other boards too! So peruse around and you too will be Pindicted in no time!

Muah! xoxo!

Permalink | Leave a comment  »

                                    Wearing Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Pageant

The past few weeks i've been on the hunt for a bright and bold lip. The kind of lip that can add a splash of happy color to even the most dreary and rainy Twilight-esque Forks, Washington kind of day. This is my favorite look right now and it's so very quick and simple to create. I am seriously obsessed with a clean, nude eye (simple wash of cream or powder just on the lid and maybe a little matte contour), thick winged liner (I used Camera Ready Cosmetics Gel but you can also use liquid of course) and finally of course, it's all about the lip!

                                  Top:  Melange  Left to Right: Uber, Divine, Grandma. NSFW, Pageant 

I've had the Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (did they name this company after me??!!) Lip Tars for a long time but i've fallen in love with them all over again. They are such a unique product. More of a hybrid liquid lipstick that isn't too matte yet not a gloss.  The texture is very different too. When you twist the cap off your very first Lip Tar be careful not to squeeze the tube as you may do with a thicker textured lip gloss.  The Lip Tar's are very thin and light in consistency!  What I love the most other than the unique texture is the incredible amount of pigment! This is one extremely concentrated color lip product so again don't squeeze a bunch of product out unless you are planning on painting your lips along with half a dozen of your friends or family!

To apply I suggest lining your lips which is optional but if you prefer to shape your lips like I do definitely don't skip this step. Then gently let a tiny droplet of the Lip Tar pool at the top of the tube and use a lip brush to apply. Remember this is very pigmented so start at the center of your lip and blend the color out. This will give you a more controlled and precise application which is very important if you're using one of the brighter/darker shades which will magnify any uneven, crooked applications!

There's a huge range of color that you can wear alone or mix and match to create your own custom colors! 

Where to purchase: Available of course directly from OCC at ObsessiveCompulsiveCosmetics.com but i've purchased all mine from my fave online pro makeup shop Camera Ready Cosmetics=>  http://www.camerareadycosmetics.com/products.php?PARTNER=CoachGlitter  Please use my affiliate link if you feel so inclined which helps support my blog! If you need more recommendations on products that I love from CRC like my fave $9.00 gel eye liners check out my previous blog:  http://coachglitter.posterous.com/this-is-where-the-pros-shop-for-makeup Muah! xoxo!

Permalink | Leave a comment  »

Yesterday was my big 25th Birthday! Er...uhm....okay more like 37th but who's counting, right? As someone who has never made a big deal about my own birthday well, of course I booked myself on a makeup gig like it was any other work day. Me, turn down a great photoshoot just because i'm turning 25 again? Of course not!  But I did have some time in the morning all to myself so I decided to finally check out what all the crazy buzz has been about and experience Dry Bar for myself!  Luckily I live near the Fashion Island salon in Newport Beach and made an appointment just 2 days before with no problem at all snagging a spot in my small window of free time.

So what is the Dry Bar? It's a salon that only does one thing and does it extremely well. No cuts, no color...just fabulous Blow Outs!  How ingenius is that? There's a menu of cleverly named hair styles that you can choose from or you can customize your own style and mix and match the styles to your liking. Best of all the price is amazing! It's just $35! There's also a few add-on's which you can choose from if you'd like. I went with "The Floater" which for $10 you get 10 minutes of the most fabulous scalp massage. It was seriously better than some 90 minute full body massages i've gotten before! If you need extra relaxation, stress release or have a headache this will be the best $10 you've ever spent!

The interior is my fave white on white on white girly glam with splashes of their signature yellow including the chandelier made out of blow dryers. 

While you're getting your hair gorgeousfied you can enjoy a mimosa or another drink of your choice while you watch a chick flick on the flat screen. I caught the tail end of Valentine's Day followed by Sweet Home Alabama.

Here I am in the middle of the Blow Out with big round brushes in my hair kept in like rollers until they cooled. Great technique to create voluminous soft curls.

And voila! My fabulous stylist Melissa who I absolutely loved! I want her to do my hair every day!

The rear view...

Almost as important as great makeup (and hair!) is great lighting. I found more flattering lighting for picture taking inside the dressing room at BEBE. See what a difference lighting makes! My bags are magically gone!  And yes, that will be the subject of my next blog/vlog now that i'm the proud owner of my very own Glamcor Lights!

So what do you think? Leave me a comment pretty please with glitter on top!  Thank you Dry Bar Fashion Island/Newport Beach for an amazing first experience and gorgeous blow out! I will be back for many more!! I'm totally obsessed! Check out their website at theDryBar.com for a location near you! Yes, they are all over & not just in So Cal! Muah! xoxo!

Permalink | Leave a comment  »

Okay, so yeah. I know it's been forever since I posted a new blog but I have a huge list of fantastic & totally legit reasons why I haven't. But who cares about all that because I really do have thousands and thousands of amazing, mind blowing, face changing blogs & videos I want to share with you. Unfortunately they are all still trapped in my brain. Isn't there an app yet where you can just hold up your not-so-brilliant "Smart Phone" up to your head and it will just read what you're thinking and magically create the blog for you? C'mon Siri! You can do that, right? Give me a reason to upgrade my new iPhone 4 for the 4S!  Okay, so until I get to writing all those life changing blogs and actually publish my makeup vids (I actually did shoot a ton but hated the lighting! Problem solved cause I now am the owner of the Glamcor Lights which serves a dual purpose to keep the plastic surgeon at bay...for now) here are a couple of blogs about me from two amazing women with fantastic blogs who I had the honor of working with. Enjoy! Maybe I'll get the chance of gorgeousfying your face one day too!

http://ciaobella50.com/?p=3972

http://ciaobella50.com/?p=5537

http://blogs.ocfamily.com/2011/02/21/all-that-glitters-is-tiffany/

Permalink | Leave a comment  »

UPDATE!  As requested, here's the ingredients list. No parabens & no bismuth oxychloride. Dimethicone is the 2nd ingredient which is what makes it glide on so smoothly like silk never looking powdery and is what is in nearly all makeup primers. Plus my favorite anti-aging ingredients like retinyl palmitate, collagen, green tea extract, acai, vitamins A,C & E!

Permalink | Leave a comment  »

If for some reason I was given the extreme challenge to pick only ONE eyeshadow from the hundreds that I own (no exaggeration) for my work makeup kit that had to work beautifully on every skin tone and eye color...

including blue eyes 

and green eyes

and hazel eyes 

and light brown eyes

and medium brown eyes

and dark brown eyes...

I would choose an amber color eye shadow! No, not brown, bronze, copper or gold but the perfect amber.  It's so beautiful and flattering on every eye color and skin tone. It creates a striking contrast against blue and green eyes (it's all Color Theory babydollz! Remember art class? Take a look at a color wheel to find your complementary colors). On hazel and brown eyes it really draws out all the little gold & orange flecks and makes eyes appear lighter. You can't go wrong with an amber shade whether the texture & finish is a soft matte, shimmer or a powerful pigment.  Wear it alone swiped on the lid for a very simple look or quickly smoke it out by adding a dark brown eye liner smudged out on the lash line.  You just can't go wrong with this must-have, go-to, perfect eye color!

Here are some of my faves:  

DuWop Amber Eyes Palette            Urban Decay Eyeshadow Shag (2012 discontinued)

Permalink | Leave a comment  »

What's another one of my favorite, "desert island" beauty products?  Bronzer!  Yes, beautiful, gorgeous BRONZER!  How could you possibly not love it?!  It makes you look so healthy, glowy, tan, thinner(!) alive, rich, smart, funnier, successful...okay, well maybe not all of those things...but most of them!
What are my favorite bronzers?  This has changed a couple of times over the last 10 years but a few years ago while researching & testing out new waterproof products to use on the Turbo Fire videos I stumbled upon a brand new company, ItCosmetics.

Let me tell ya, their products have made my job on set so much easier especially on hot and sweaty fitness projects!  The very first product that I tried was their "Get Wet Bronzer Trio". Yes, you truly can "Get Wet" because it's not only a waterproof powder bronzer it is absolutely the most PERFECT color & texture.  The powder is so incredibly finely milled which means it will never look gritty, powdery or dry on your skin even if you have more mature, texutred or Sahara Desert-like skin.  You can use the matte bronzer to contour your face & add a bit of all over color glow.  Lightly apply it to the natural hollows under your cheek bones and where the light/sun would naturally hit like the sides of your forehead, across the nose, chin and if you want to create the illusion of a stronger jaw line sweep it across the underside of your jaw especially under the chin to make a slight double chin disappear!

This palette not only comes with the perfect matte bronzer but the other two shimmery shades just happen to help create the perfect dimensional cheek and face. Ever wonder how the celebs get that gorgeous highlight on their cheek bones when you see them walk the red carpet? This palette will create that exact look!  The pinky, champagne shimmer can be used as a subtle highlighter, over top your matte blushes on the apples of your cheeks or as an eye shadow.  The white shimmer color is a very "potent" highlighter that you must use with a fluffy brush and a light hand to accentuate the high points of your cheek bones, collar bones, shoulders, etc.  If you suffer from dark undereye circles it also looks amazing if you apply just a tiny soft dot to the inner corner of your eyes. 

The ItCosmetics Get Wet Bronzer is an absolute beauty must-have and I can't tell you how many fitness pros use this, workout fanatics and of course makeup lovers agree that it's the absolute best bronzer on the market! I've gone through a countless number of palettes myself and give it away as gifts since I discovered them. I can't recommend it enough!!

**So I just emailed my friends at ItCosmetics after getting a bunch of messages from people who couldn't find the bronzer on their website. I almost had a heart attack when I didn't see it either. Well, the bronzer palette has been discontinued but don't freak out (like I did) because they are coming out with a new and improved bronzer this summer! Of course, I can't imagine improving on perfection but if anyone can do it it's ItCosmetics (wow, that was a lot of "it"'s in a row!)!! Until then, there are still some final quantities left of the bronzer at Beauty.com, Beauty360.com, soap.com

**Updated 7/26/11: The TWO new bronzers from It Cosmetics are now available exclusive at QVC (for the time being)!! They are each featured in an amazing value set with the most amazing luxe brushes (i'm obsessed with them!).  Here are the links:

http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.A218669.desc.It-Cosmetics-AntiAging-Brightening-Face-Disc-wLuxe-Brush

http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.A218666.desc.It-Cosmetics-Bye-Bye-Pores-HD-Bronzer-wHydro-Collagen-Brush

See it here on my blog video ==> http://coachglitter.posterous.com/sneak-peak-at-the-new-improved-waterproof-bro

To shimmer & bronze up your body there are some Fab loose powder bronzers like MAC's or Bare Escentuals body minerals to add a bit of color & glow to bare legs and arms just in time for spring and summer.  How do you make it stick and last longer on your skin?  Make sure you apply moisturizer first before you brush it on or mix it with some water or a makeup fix spray in a small mister spray bottle. 

Too much work for you?  Well, luckily Stila makes an amazing dry-oil bronzer shimmer spray! It's crazy gorgeous on the skin and also what I used in the ChaLean Extreme workout videos on all the beautiful girls in the video!

If you prefer a lotion try my two fave products that not only moisturize your skin but it gives you a tan as well as a shimmery glow!  These two products have a bronzer built in so it's perfect if you want to deepen your spray tan or if you just didn't have time to get sprayed.  These are NOT self tanners so the color will wash off the next time you shower.  The color you get from both are pretty impressive straight out of the bottle. Simple Gorgeous!

My newest find and obsession, Carlene K Shine Body Bronzer:

And a cult fave made famous by Jennifer Lopez, Scott Barnes Body Bling!

Get glowing ladies and grab some bronzer!

Muah! Tiffany xoxo

Permalink | Leave a comment  »

I love working regularly with the same clients because as we get to know each other more and they trust my judgement, we can branch out and try a variety of new looks! If you're in the public eye there's nothing more boring than showing up having the same, predictable look. 

I absolutely adore working with the beautiful Fernanda Rocha (http://fernandafitness.com) who is now a regular cast member on Season 6 of The Real Housewives of Orange County.  I've worked with her before for the finale party for Season 5 that she attended as a guest and since then we've created a lot of gorgeous looks together.  She is the total Laguna Beach girl and wears very little to no makeup on most days. Yes, she's one of the very lucky few who can get away wearing nothing but Chapstick and suncreen!  Lucky for me, she's really loving embracing her girly-girl side and letting me try out lots of fun new styles on her. 

Here's the look I created for Fernanda on last night's episode (April 3, 2011).  It's the modern version of the side pony.             

So how do you create this look without looking like you're going to an 80's themed party?

This look is super easy to create and there are several variations.  On Fernanda, I smoothed her hair with a flat iron that also creates curls to create a bit of volume in the crown.  Then take your curling flat iron or a regular curling iron to create the curls.  I wanted larger curls so I used larger sections but if you want tighter curls use smaller sections.  This next part is super important so take notes! Fernanda usually parts her hair in the center or has no part when her hair is worn down so I had to pick a part.  **You should part your hair on your "good side". Everyone has a good side. Take a look at pictures of you on FaceBook, the ones that you didn't untag and see which side you tilt your head. If you're all over the place then study which side of your face is closer to the camera on the pictures that you like most. 

Then pull all the hair over to your non-good side, low behind your ear. Secure with a pony tail holder/rubber band (I like the ones with no metal so it doesn't damage your hair)  to hold the pony. The final step is to take a very small section of hair and wrap it around the band/holder to hide it.  Secure it with 2 bobby pins on the bottom, underneath part of the holder and criss cross them to make sure it doesn't budge. Finish with a bit of hair spray (my fave is Big Sexy Hair, Spray and Play Harder. You're done!!

Here's another variation with a front braid and smaller, loose curls:

Another with hair pulled smooth and tight with mermaid waves:

Long side swept bangs & looser pony:

 And a shot of me working on the set of the Turbo Fire workout DVD's. Loose side pony with straight hair and one of my big blinged flowers!

Muah! Tiffany xoxo

Permalink | Leave a comment  »

Where do the PROS shop when they can't get to LA/Hollywood to buy all the hard-to-find professional brands and essentials?  Camera Ready Cosmetics of course!    

**Here is my link: http://www.camerareadycosmetics.com/products.php?PARTNER=CoachGlitter  And...a 10% off discount code just for reading my blog! Use code: happynewyear (all lower caps!) Good through February 4th, 2012!!

It's not just my favorite makeup website to shop at but their customer service is impeccable and I love supporting Mary Erickson, the owner of CRC who is also an amazing talented and well respected industry MakeUp Artist herself!!

Here's a recap of some of my faves!  I think you'll notice right away at some of the crazy low, drugstore-like prices. You may have never heard of some of these brands because they are not commercially popular or advertised but that doesn't mean it's not a stellar product! Some of these brands have been around for pros for years and years and now everyone can get their makeup loving hands on them! 

Free shipping on orders over $60 (after discounts) anywhere in the U.S and if you're a Pro Artist make sure to request a Pro sign in.

I'm a little obsessive when it comes to lip products of any kind but wow! I seriously need an intervention when it comes to OCC (perfectly named, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics) Lip Tars. Now don't freak out about the name because there's NO actual tar in it! I get asked that question all the time! They are just gorgeous, multiple-use lip products that you can wear as is or with some of the funkier colors you can release your inner artist go and mix up your own custom shades that are unique only to you!  Love, love, love them!! If a lip gloss could change your life...   

What is all the rage amongst professional makeup artists and created by the pros? It's the Beauty Blender makeup sponge which is an ingenius product that is shaped like an egg or ellipse so that there are NO harsh edges or corners. Why is that important? Well, i'll tell ya! No edges means no streaky lines on your face as you're trying to apply your foundation. The Beauty Blender makes foundation application not only faster and more efficient but the finish is gorgeous and flawless. No worries either about your sponge soaking up all that pricey foundation up either because the Beauty Blender is a very densely packed sponge that is much less porous than most sponges so it will help quickly spread and blend your makeup rather than suck it all up! Best of all this sponge is meant to be used and re-used over and over again. Beauty Blender has their own cleanser that completely cleans and disinfects your sponge so that it's all ready for use again the next day. For personal use the Beauty Blender will last you months and months if you were to use it every single day. Plus Beauty Blender has a recycling program too so it's better for the environment than going through sponges and sponges everyday! They carry the individual Beauty Blender, the starter set with the cleanser, the Duo set and for Pro's only the biggie pack!! Here's a link:

If you're like me and you LOVE gel eye liners for their fluid, smooth and most importantly for all us Turbo/Workout freaks out there, because it's extremely rub off and water resistant/proof. I love Bobbi Brown and MAC's gel liners but a couple of years ago another makeup artist friend of mine introduced me to the CRC gel liners and these little gems in a pot have become my favorite. Plus did I mention they are only $9.00!! Hello, that's less than half the price of the Bobbi brown ones!!

I love all the basic colors but if you have blue eyes you need/must own the Tidal Wave shade. It's seriously gorgeous!! The Tanzanite will work for everyone but especially fabulous on green and brown eyed beauties. The black and brown are must-have essentials for EVERYONE!!

One of my very favorite long-time products is Graftobian's lipsticks. They were custom made for the amazing makeup artist's Mary Erickson and Suzanne Patterson based on their favorite high end and expensive lipsticks. Graftobian (a pro line) copied their favorite colors and got it down perfect with a much more wallet-friendly price to boot! Best of all they are fragrance-free (such a huge pet-peeve of mine when it comes to lip products) and they perform amazingly well.

So far my favorite colors are Kiss Me which is a beautiful pinky-brown and Autumn Rust which is spice brown. If you like a nude lip try Sandalwood which is beige brown and Nude which is well, nude but more pinky beige. There's every essential color that you would need but so far these are my faves!! Plus it comes in both lipstick tube form or palettes which have 5 shades each and is a fantastic and economic way to try out lots of different colors! Lipstick tubes are only $6.49 each and the palettes are $16.00  What a steal!!

What are the most important tools to a makeup artist? Their brushes. I can make cheap drugstore makeup look great if I have the right tools but it's a toughy to make even the highest quality makeup to look perfect if I don't have the proper tools. That's why I take care of them like gold! The one and only makeup brush cleaner i'll use is Cinema Secrets. It's the only thing that has touched my brushes for the past 9+ years and the reason why my brushes have lasted me for so long. I have some that are over a decade old and trust me they get used and abused repeatedly!

CRC also carries hard to find disposable applicators, airbrush makeup and equipment and something new and awesome to the store are the Z-Palettes. These are empty palettes with no forms so you can various shapes and sizes from all brands of palette style or de-potted eye shadows and blushes.

If you suffer from dark undereye shadows and have tried tons of concealers from the drug and department stores with no success you have to try Eve Pearl's Magic Salmon.  Eve Pearl is a multiple Emmy Award Winning Makeup Artist and has developed the perfect "corrective" concealer which is also a treatment product.  If you use a concealer color that matches your skin tone you will end up with a gray cast and if you go too light you end up with the opposite problem raccoon eyes.  The peachy-salmon colors will correct the blue to purple undertone found in the darker shadowing common in those who have allergies, lack of sleep (especially new moms!) and hereditary.  Don't give up just yet and give this concealer a try! It truly is magic!

One of the my personal makeup artist mentors is Scott Barnes.  He's probably best known as Jennifer Lopez's personal makeup artist and most recently have been working with Celine Dion for the Grammys, Oprah, the remake of We Are the World, etc.  His cosmetic line is being revamped and is coming back including my favorite product to make your body shimmer, shine, glisten, sparkle and glow everywhere from the neck down.  Body Bling is back!

Everything is available through my personal affiliate link: http://www.camerareadycosmetics.com/products.php?PARTNER=CoachGlitter

Permalink | Leave a comment  »

In this video you can see what I use to clean my makeup brushes on a daily basis that is super quick and easy. It only takes seconds so it takes out the "dread, chore-factor". Plus, I give you several different options as well as what you should do on a daily and monthly basis.  Monthly is do-able and realistic, right?! I know you can do it! No more science experiments growing in your makeup bags!!

Here's the link to my previous blog with detailed info on everything you'd ever want to know about makeup brushes and how to properly maintain/clean them! http://coachglitter.posterous.com/36714632

Muah! xoxo! Tiffany

Permalink | Leave a comment  »

I'm not realy a skincare expert but I play one on TV...actually not even on TV.  I'm the makeup chick who just happens to love skincare products as well and is always on the search for the next best thing to keep my skin looking younger & reverse all the damage I did in my teens and twenties. 

Here's my video with guest Esthetican, Shannon Smith discussing eye creams and the difference types available for your undereye "issues" as well as other eye-saving tips & tricks that we've both picked up along the way.  More videos to come so please subscribe!

Muah! xoxo Tiffany =)

Permalink | Leave a comment  »

I finally got my intro video edited and up on Youtube!  I put in pics of a small selection of my non-TV/Film work.   After a few days of pulling my hair out trying to learn how to edit videos it's actually now kinda fun!  I've already filmed several new videos that are almost done with editing.  That's the most time consuming part but i'm getting faster so pretty please subscribe with Lip Gloss on top!  There's so much more to come and i'd love to hear if there's anything specific that you would like for me to cover!

Muah! xoxo Tiffany, CoachGlitter

Permalink | Leave a comment  »

So many people are surprised when I tell them I wear waterproof eye makeup, especially mascara, every single day.  I love waterproof mascara (DiorShow of course!) because it's the only formulation that will keep any degree of curl to my stick straight lashes.  Plus I never look like a raccoon halfway through my day or 10 minutes into my sweat drenched workout. 

I've got this waterproof makeup application down to a science but how do you safely and easily remove it without needing a jack hammer or stretching and pulling on your delicate eyes and losing precious eye lashes??  It's super easy with the right product!  I swear by oil cleansers.  They are great for the entire face for all skin types even the most oily!  Think about it...oil cuts oil.  Not all cosmetic grade oils are created equal and just like with food, not all oils are bad for you.  These premium grade oils completely dissolve all your waterproof eye makeup products even your most bulletproof waterproof mascara.  Best of all, they emulsify with water and rinse off with no residue unlike some oily eye makeup removers especially the pads that come pre-soaked, yuck!

I used Shu Uemura Oil Cleansers for years but sadly this brand is no longer being sold in the U.S. as of summer 2010.  Boo!  *** If you come across any grab one and one for me too, haha!  Luckily I was introduced to MAC's Cleanse Off Oil last year and it's become my new fave.   All the cosmetic companies are jumping on the oil cleanser band wagon like Bobbi Brown, Origins and Lancome just to name a few.

To remove, I just dispense one pump onto a cotton ball and hold it over my eye for a few seconds and then very gently wipe off.  Repeat on the other eye, rinse off with water and finish by cleansing the rest of my face with my Clarisonic.  I've tried a lot of eye makeup removers but nothing removes as thoroughly, completely and effortlessly like these oil cleansers. Trust me, there's zero stinging, irritation or pulling/stretching on the super delicate skin around my eyes which you never want to do anyway unless you want to help speed-up the aging process! 

**I found out after I wrote this blog that Shu Uemura is still available in the U.S. on their website!  Yay! I still need to find out if your old Pro Makeup Artist cards can be used online though so stay tuned or please let me know if you know! www.shuuemura-usa.com

Permalink | Leave a comment  »

I truly believe in every single woman lies a gorgeous, sweet yet sexy, inner Victoria's Secret Model.  Sometimes you just need the help of a pro (like me!) to help you discover her.  Trust me, she's there and she can't wait to make her big appearance! 

(Before & after of my stunning friend, Shannon who I had the privilege of doing her makeup for a wedding she was recently in.  I think she's Gweneth's long lost sister!  Obviously she's naturally beautiful but you can see how a little bit of the right makeup transforms her into The Bombshell.)                                                                                                                            

My personal favorite look and what has evolved throughout the years working as a makeup artist to become my Signature Style is best described as "The Bombshell".  My formula for creating The Bombshell is a combination of what I call the "Yin & Yang" complexion which is bronzed and hi-lighted glowy skin. It's sultry, smoldering kitty cat eyes, flirty and fringey lashes, flushed cheek and nude pink glossed lips. It's so NOT about looking overtly, in-your-face sexy. That's so NOT hot!  Save that for the girls who use Halloween as an excuse to dress up in hoochie mama costumes, haha!!  Ya know that's true, right?!  The true Bombshell is your girl next door who knows how to best play up her assets with the help of the right products to reveal her most gorgeous self. One of my greatest passions in life is to show my clients their full beauty potential and to help them see themselves in a whole new, Victoria's Secret Runway worthy way!! 

Stay tuned for my next blog post with the details on how to create this same look!  Oh the anticipation!!

Permalink | Leave a comment  »