ILLAMASQUA MY MAKE UP COLLECTION!

 A makeup brand that lives up to its slogan, Illamasqua is bonafide  "Makeup For Your Alter Ego".  The pigment is rich, the hues are vibrant and the finish is truly effervescent! Coverage like you need it, color like it's summer vacation and you nobody knows who you are -pure, uninhibited artistry for the face-I'm officially a collector -the creme blusher (in Libido) and the intense lipgloss are my favorite! And the nail varnish! The shades are so unique, even Chanel and NARS are getting a run for their money! (Forget OPI on this one) the no chip resistance is worth the $14!, especially if you've ever dreamed about your manicure lasting more than three days.  Absolutely beautiful items-  order on-line or get yours at Sephora in Georgetwon before the stock goes cold!

http://illamasqua.com
http://sephora.com

MY PICKS: NAIL VARNISH (L)MILF  (R) DWS

MY PICKS: INTENSE LIPGLOSS (TOP) FIERCE,  (BOTTOM) GENDER

MY PICK: CREAM BLUSHER IN "LIBIDO"

Lettie Gooch, For Your Style Pleasure

I wish it hadn't taken me so long to get in there!  Really my loss, and yours too if you don't put that on this Saturday's hop-shop list!  The ambiance is very low-key; not loud at all-(perfect for a weekend morning after some Starbucks), the window displays and dim lighting draw you in with a magnetism only true shoppers feel.  The minimalist shop has walls lined with amazing clothes for the swanky/posh/vintage- inspired/interesting urbanista, and cases full of very bold pieces of jewelry by various local designers.
The associates are lovely, professional and willing to offer great style advice.  In addition to a regular flow of seasonal merchandise, the owner also hosts extended trunk shows, in which a designer (sometimes who is local) has their collection featured and sold in store. Get some before it gets cold!


Lettie Gooch
1517 U Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202)332-4242
http://lettiegooch.com


PS: Hey Leanne!

Another DC Halloween

"kitty in a blanket" photo by sarah patch

This Halloween was not unlike many others...my house was the only one on the block with the porch light on (is that old school yet?) and unfortunately, my niece couldn't trick or treat because she had a bad cold :(  Anyway, we girls did hit the streets as costume judges anonymous, and bore witness to a few, well...it's DC we can't help it!  BTW, nous nous masquillons! Scene: Adams Morgan/ 14th Street Studio

the cc sephora girls

"jesus" from the big lebowski-his friend was man in the yellow hat-couldn't get him on camera though -he just wouldn't stop moving....

a pregnant man- I couldn't resist! 

17th Street near Adams Morgan

artwork in background by michael platt; Scene: the artists 14th street studio

my sister as a geisha