New LOTD: Green Envy

Face:

Bobbi Brown Natural Finish Long Lasting Foundation in Almond 7
Young Blood Hi-Definition Powder

Eyes:

Too Faced Shadow Insurance
MUFE Flash Palette, Yellow - Lower lid inner corner to middle of lid, up to crease
MUFE Flash Palette, Black - Lower lid middle of lid to outter corner, up to crease
Random Black E/S - Blend over Black from Flash Palette and up into the crease
Mehron Precious Gem Powder, Periodot - Lower lid inner to middle
The E/S featured below (I don't know the name of it, sorry) - Middle of lid to just inside of the outter corner
MAC Pigment in Naked - brow highlighter
Coastal Scents Palette 78, 5th column, 3rd blue on the right - blend btwn brow bone and crease
MUFE Flash Palette, Fuschia - Line under lower water line
Coastal Scents Palette 78, 4th column, last pink on left - Line over the fuschia color under lower water line
Coastal Scents Black E/S - Line eyes
L'Oreals Extra Volume Collagen - Mascara

Lips:
L'Oreal HiP Gloss in Spunky (the darker color only)

Cheeks:
MAC Blush in Breezy

~HG

A Hidden Gem's First Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations Simple Beauty of Caviar Dreams On A Cheese And Cracker Budget! Winner of the A Hidden Gem MUFE Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick Giveaway. Please email me at blaquescarlett@gmail.com with your address. You have 48 hrs to do so or I will pick another winner. Thanks for entering everyone!

~HG

LOTD - The Blues

***Don't forget to enter my Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick Giveaway here***

Face:

Bobbi Brown Natural Finish Long Lasting Foundation in Almond 7
Young Blood Hi-Definition Powder

Eyes:

Too Faced Shadow Insurance
MUFE Aqua Cream E/S in Turquoise - Middle of lid up to crease and outter V
MAC Pigment in Naked - inner lower lid and brow highlighter
MAC Satin Taupe E/S - inner to middle of lower lid
Coastal Scents Palette 78, 5th column, last blue on the right - crease
CS Palette 78, black - Outter V
Coastal Scents Black E/S - Line eyes
L'Oreals Extra Volume Collagen - Mascara

Lips:
Random neutral gloss

Cheeks:
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Porcelain Pink

~HG

LOTD - Silver Moon, Purple Sky

Face:

Bobbi Brown Natural Finish Long Lasting Foundation in Almond 7
Young Blood Hi-Definition Powder

Eyes:

Too Faced Shadow Insurance
MAC Mineralize E/S Duo in Earthly Riches - Silver - Inner eyelid to middle
Inglot E/S in 495 - 2nd half of lower lid
MAC Mineralize E/S Duo in Earthly Riches - Purple - Outter V
MAC pigment in Grape - Crease
Inglot Purple e/s (didn't see a name for it, sorry, maybe 386) - crease
MAC Pigment in Naked - brow highlighter
Coastal Scents Black E/S - Line eyes
L'Oreals Extra Volume Collagen - Mascara

Lips:
NARS Lip Lacquer in Hot Wired

Cheeks:
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Porcelain Pink

~HG

Spa Week Fall 2010 - Are You Ready?

Have you made your appointment for Spa Week yet? If not, what are you waiting for? During spa week (October 11th - 17th) all select spa services are just $50 each! I recently made my appointment for a 50 minute massage, and a phyto treatment/scalp treatment/hair cut at my favorite spa for a grand total of $100! Go ahead ladies and gents, treat yourself, you deserve it.

You can find out about which spas are participating in spa week in your city by checking out the spa week website.

~HG

Dear Stylist of Gabourey Sidibe

My name is...well, that's not really important as I'm sure I'm a little nobody who isn't even a blip on your radar. However, I need you to listen real good. You set your girl up. You almost ALWAYS set her up. I know she's a big girl, heck, I am too, but for real? For real for real? *In my Antoine Dobson voice* You are so dumb, for real. In the time of lacefront wigs and weaveologist there is no reason for you to put her in a wig that reminds me of the little old women at church whose wigs slide around on top of their head. Like, for real. What a setup! You need to get FIRED for those shenanigans! I know you know better. Would you want to walk around with that wig on  your head? Well, not only did you have her walking around with it, you have her plastered on the cover of one of the most mainstream magazines ever with it on to be judged even more harshly by the people that already judge her. Le sigh. Stylist, this is a major #FAIL.

I also would like to point out that yes, I know you don't have as much access to plus size clothes as you would for the skinny minni's, but come on! I'm nowhere near a stylist, but in the time it takes you to find one dreadful, ghastly, too awful for words *my eyes! my eyes!* outfit for her, I could've found her at least 4 cute ones. Being plus sized is no reason to stick your client in whatever you get your hands on first. If you really cared about her (and your job) you would take time out to find her something she would feel comfortable in and look awesome in. It is possible for her to look awesome you know. Wait, you do know that right? You probably don't believe it, do you? *SMH* You're failing her, and you're making me choke on my own vomit. Just stop it already!

And Elle, really? You thought that was a hot shot? You thought that look was suitable for the cover of a magazine? Really? *side eye* Come on. Come oooonnnnnnnn. I know YOU know better.

I wish Gabourey much success, but you stylist? I wish you much growth and selectivity in styling your client.

~HG
***Don't forget to enter my MUFE Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick Giveaway here***

Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week

***Don't forget to enter my MUFE Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick Giveaway here***

Every year I say I'm gonna make it to Fashion week, and every year I fail. This year it's because 1) I'm pregnant 2) My moms still in the hospital 3) I'm broke as a joke and 4) I'm siiiiiiiiiccccccccckkkkkkkkkkk! However, I've decided that, that isn't going to stop me from participating. I have tons of twitter friends in NY for FW, so I'm going to live vicariously through them. I'm also going to keep my eyes locked on the NYFW website because some of the shows, such as BCBGMAXAZRIA, will stream live. So even though I won't be there, atleast I'll feel like I am. Here's a list of the shows that will stream live:

September 10


10am BCBGMAXAZRIA Live Stream, Official Designer Website.
8PM Academy of Art University Live Stream, Official Designer Website

September 12


10am Derek Lam Live Stream, Official Designer Website.
1pm DKNY Live Stream, Official Designer Facebook .
8pm Tommy Hilfiger, Theatre.
8pm Tommy Hilfiger Live Stream, Official Designer Facebook.

September 13

11am Carlos Miele Live Stream, Official Designer Website.
2pm Donna Karen New York Live Stream, TBD.
6pm Betsey Johnson Live Stream, Official Designer Website.
7pm Perry Ellis Live Stream, Official Designer Website.

September 14

10am Badgley Mischka Live Stream, http://www.badgleymischka.com/.

September 15

10am Michael Kors Live Stream, Official Designer Website.
11am Nanette Lepore Live Stream, Official Designer Website.
5pm Odd Molly Live Stream , Official Designer Website.
6pm Anna Sui Live Stream.

September 16

12p Isaac Mizrahi Live Stream
 
For more information and links to the website, please checkout the official Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week website.
 
Are you going to NYFW? If not, what will you do to stay involved?

~HG

Book of Shadows vIII Available NOW!

Buy it now at Urban Decay.

~HG

Fashion Night Out - Will You Be There?

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I am uber excited about this event! I have never attended a fashion night out, but it sounds like a lot of fun! FNO is taking place in many cities all over the world including many cities right here in the US. Below you will find out information on what countries and states are participating, and also get the scoop on what to expect here in DC for Fashion Night Out. Hope to see you there!

COUNTRIES PARTICIPATING

Australia
Canada
China
France
Germany
Greece
India
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Portugal
Russia
Spain
South Korea
Taiwan
Turkey
UK

What States in the US are Participating
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Washington

When and Where

On September 10, 2010 Georgetown will host Fashion's Night Out for the DC area.

What You Can Expect

• 80 Georgetown stores, restaurants, and salons will be open for extended hours and host an exciting evening of spectacular, splurge-inspiring fashion events and promotions.
• Shop for a cause - purchase a signature Georgetown DC eco-friendly tote bag for $10 during Fashion’s Night Out from participating stores, and 100% of proceeds benefit Labels for Love. Labels for Love is committed to raising funds and awareness for women's and children's organizations in the Washington, DC Capital Region as well as national and international areas in need.
• OVO by Cirque du Soleil is in town - George-town! ~ OVO by Cirque du Soleil's Bug Dance Squad, a colorful group of costumed performers, will be buzzing around the streets of Georgetown during DC’s Fashion Night Out. The Bug Dance Squad will be teaching and performing the OVO Bug Dance to the crowds throughout the night, as well as spreading information and generating excitement for OVO. Test your skills with the Bug Dance Squad and you could win great prizes and more, on behalf of OVO by Cirque du Soleil! TEN pairs of OVO tickets will also be “planted” in ten Georgetown tote bags at participating retailers - will you be one of the lucky ones to win tickets by purchasing the lucky “golden ticket” bag?!
• Fashion’s Night Out Lounge by vitaminwater ~ Relax, rejuvenate and rehydrate at our swanky “vitaminwater zero hydration lounge” at Dean & Deluca. Kick off your heels, groove to our DJ and grab a vitaminwater to nourish you with more energy for shopping! 6 -11 pm Dean & Deluca 3267 M Street, NW.
• Enjoy free pedicab rides when you show a receipt for any purchase from a participating Georgetown merchant during this exciting evening.
• The Georgetown “Blue Bus” shuttle will be operating free of charge from 6 - 11 pm throughout Georgetown to make getting around in those stilettos a little bit easier!
• You can see this information and more on the Fashion Night Out Georgetown Website. Is your Fashion Night Out happening in another state? Checkout this link for more information.

 ~HG

Win a Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick!

As you all know from this entry, I am inlove with Makeup Forevers #43 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick! It's the first red lipstick that I as a chocolate sista really loved and felt sexy in. Well, I want my readers to experience that very same joy, so I'm holding A Hidden Gem's first ever Give away! One lucky reader will win their choice of MUFE Rouge Intense Lipstick. Here's how to enter:

Entry Rules:

1.You must be a follower of A Hidden Gem via Google Friend Connect.

2.You must follow HiddenGem on twitter and tweet the following: " @HiddenGem is having her 1st giveaway EVER! Enter to win at http://tinyurl.com/2f9pm94" (All tweets will be verified).

3.Please leave a comment below with your email address, which shade of MUFE Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick you would like to win and why and verify that you do indeed follow A Hidden Gem via Google Friend Connect.

5.One winner will be chosen through a random number generator.

6.Contest officially ends 11:59PM EST, September 17, 2010.

7.The winner will have 48 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours another winner will be chosen through a random number generator.

8.US entries only

Thank you for participating in my first giveaway and good luck ;-)

~HG

Cherry Culture Labor Day Sale!

http://www.cherryculture.com/home.php?cat=254

~HG