Beauty Talk, Girl Talk, Link Love and Thank You’s.

by Liz on November 13, 2009 · 78 comments

in Beauty, Blog Business, Friday, Friends, Giveaways, Istvan, Make-Up, Perricone MD, YSL, best gay, link love, thanks

Can we talk about beauty for a hot minute? I keep forgetting I’m a make-up artist and start talking about my feelings and crap. zzzzz :)

This weekend I am DYING to get YSL’s new mascara-Mascara Singulier. I’ve mentioned my bff/main gay Istvan before…
{Circa last year, Cafeteria, NYC…breakin rules, but havin fun.}
This lil text convo went down this week…let me preface by saying Istvan is a SERIOUSLY BADASS NYC makeup artist with an attitude so when he tells me something is amazing…it’s amazing.

Istvan-Ok, so, the new YSL mascara has just filled a void in my life… I will never be the same.
Liz-WHAT MASCARA?
Istvan-New YSL, spiral brush, separates, lengthens something crazy, I like it better than Faux Cils! Fucking amazing!! It truly is life changing. It WILL repave your road.
Liz-BWHAHA! Well, my road does need some repaving lol…better than faux cils?
Istvan-NEIMANS! ASK FOR IT! GO!
{Daddy recommended. We shall see.}
In other beauty news, Perricone M.D’s Cold Plasma?! Due to new bloggy rules, I have to disclose that they sent it to me for free. OK?! EVERYONE GOT THAT? HOWEVER! I never sell out up in here so rest assured I would never blog about it if I didn’t love it. I put too much on the first night and freaked to Brooke, but now that I’ve been using it correctly and not like a toddler for a week my skin is crazy smooth and glowing. I’m going to give it another week to do a full review, but since there are mad Cold Plasma giveaways going on…you should enter them ALL. Whore yourself out for this one, it’s worth it! And it’s $150, ya’ll! FIVE of my favorite girls are giving it away…5x to win! Do it! Do it!
If I missed you, let me know… :)
Moving right along…got this in my email yesterday!!!
From Missy at oh missy me…um, talk about sunshine! Thank you! I love it and you! If you guys don’t read her blog, you must go say hello to this darling girl. Seriously. LOVE!

And then! Diana at Our City Lights snuck this print I’ve been coveting as a surprise for me in a package she sent to Gabby today! My jaw dropped! Diana is CRAZY talented and her Etsy shop is blowing up…so proud of her. Thank you again love.
{You Are My Everything…You are now MINE hee hee}
Thank you for all the comments on my last post…I hope I didn’t come off sounding like I’m a perfect friend, or bitter because I never want to discount the amazing friends I do have…life happens and hopefully we are lucky enough to have great girls by our side. I consider myself very lucky. Speaking of…one of my best’s has crossed over to the dark side and started a blog!!! Don’t you love it when that happens?! I mentioned Kate in this post about the friends I cherish, and now you can get to know her too! Welcome her to our crazy world at I Am Kate Owens

So tonight (Friday) I’ve made it a point to make a date with another one of my nearest and dearest! A girly date of the best kind with margaritas, Mexican food and girl talk! It took writing that post for me to realize that sometimes I need to step my game up too. 2 way streets and all.

Saturday I have date with someone of the, ehem, penis variety. I don’t know what we’re doing yet but we always have fun, and I feel like getting dressed up and taking pictures!

What are you guys up to this weekend?! Has anyone tried the new YSL mascara? Did it “repave your road?” haha
Happy Friday loves!
XOXO,
Liz

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P.S. If my blog is out of commish this weekend, it’s because my new design is going up! BOOYA!

{ 78 comments }

1 Rasha @ and this is what she said... November 12, 2009 at 9:30 pm

Oooo sounds exciting.

come do my make up k thanks.

and yay a new design huh!? so uhmazing. im excited.

x0×0x

2 Shop N' Chomp November 12, 2009 at 9:34 pm

Can't wait to see the new design! :D Haven't tried that mascara but now I must!

3 my so called fab kelly November 12, 2009 at 9:36 pm

ok lover buns…after the really awesome omg wow cutie Voice Message i got from you today i would have to say i am fabulous because i have besties like you…like srsly .

whats the deal with this cold mask goop thingy. is it really that good? do i need to make some calls to get it? and the mascara you know my heart belongs to L'oreal so …you have to let me know if YSL could be my new lover… because i trust you.

i hope you have a fabulous time on your girly date!! definitely noting better then margis, mexis, and shit talking ..i mean girl talk!! oxxox

p.s. thanks for always having my back girl..sometimes bitches need to learn le hard way..mmhmm

4 Lace November 12, 2009 at 9:37 pm

Yay, can't wait to see your new design! Bet it'll be loooovely!

Haven't tried that mascara, but srsly want it now! I'm such a sucker! Tell me if I need to snatch it up and "repave my road" and such. ha

Have an amazing weekend lovey!

5 Ams November 12, 2009 at 9:45 pm

So many links, so little time.
Wait! That's a lie… I have all day tomorrow.
I LOVE mascara… must try that.
Have a great weekend love :)
Checking out the giveaways asap!

6 Simply Mel November 12, 2009 at 9:45 pm

Girls night out and penis variety all in one weekend – lovin' it! Here's to newly paved roads…

7 Kym November 12, 2009 at 10:13 pm

HAHAHA! Guess what? After i read your comment (re:spam) in my inbox, I clicked on my spam folder to empty it and the only email in there said "UK NATIONAL LOTTERY – CONGRATULATIONS!" haha!

8 Gabbi November 12, 2009 at 10:18 pm

Weekend sounds like such fun Liz and I love the print that Diana sent! She's such an amazing artist.

Have a fantastic one!♥

9 .:*aMbAr*:. November 12, 2009 at 10:44 pm

You're sooo cute!!!!! "of the penis variety" LOOOL!!!

jajajaja and btw DUUUDEEE are we going to the fleas??? srsly!!!! hit me up.

love ya like ca-ray-zee
XOXO

10 J-Diggety November 12, 2009 at 11:11 pm

"I have a date with someone of the penis variety"???? BWAHHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!! That is funny shiz right there… I'm also delirious from one very late dress rehearsal, so pretty much everything is comical to me… wheeeeeeeeeee!!! Yay for slap happiness!

Happy Friday love!!
xoxo J

11 missy. November 12, 2009 at 11:11 pm

umm girl your seriously rock my world. thanks for the shout out on your blog!!

have fun on your dates this weekend and i will def be trying this new mascara. if you say it's good, it's good. i'm going to get it asap.

LOOOVE you.

12 missy. November 12, 2009 at 11:14 pm

ps you look gorgeous in that picture. the blond in me forgot to mention that in my first comment.

oh p..ps and when is your new hair debuting on your blog?

and last but not least.. ppps can't wait for the new layout.

loves :)

13 Summer November 12, 2009 at 11:17 pm

There is a mascara that will repave my road and I didn't know about it until NOW???

What is happening to my life?

I need a best gay stat.

14 Brunch at Saks November 12, 2009 at 11:20 pm

Oh that mascara looks fabulous! I might have to try some too! Oh, and literally laughing out loud right now over your "penis variety"!!! SO funny!
It was so good talking to you tonight as well! I sent you over some stuff, so hopefully we can go from there!
Love ya XOXO

15 Red November 12, 2009 at 11:26 pm

For some reason while reading this, i noticed myself reading it super fast, like you were talking to me, but like superman fast.

Dunno why…

16 LENORENEVERMORE November 12, 2009 at 11:29 pm

I thought 'Penis variety' was some kind of a vegetarian dish! I'm sold on the ysl mascara…fab packaging too…meow*

17 Alicia November 12, 2009 at 11:55 pm

mascara that will repave my road?!?! AMAZING!! but it sounds totally dirty at the same time! haaa! or maybe i'm just perverted…whatevs. but i can't wait to see what it does for you!! exciting!! and i flippin love missy, that sketch is so cute!! and i love love love love that print diana sent you! omg so cute!!! happy friday lady! mama loves you! countin' down the days!

18 K @ Blog Goggles November 13, 2009 at 12:10 am

Ooh, cannot wait for the redesign! I should probably do one of those one of these days…

Also, thanks for the shoutout. I knew they were promoting their products, but had no idea how much! Hmm think I can go enter the other giveaways under a different name? :)

Have a great weekend!!

19 The Haute-Shopper November 13, 2009 at 12:55 am

Hey love, I"ve missed you! I've only ever seen ads for the YSL Singulier, but I've been intrigued ever since. Oooh, and Cafeteria NYC… yum! (ok, I know we're all partially biased by SATC ;-)

Read your last posts as well and I can relate to the whole friends thing. I think we focus so much on relationship with guys, it's easy to forget that relationship with girls require even more attention and are more fragile. I actually think I've had more break-up with girls than guys, but as long as you have at least 1-2 you can trust with your life, you're good.

Have a fabulous weekend!

20 Chic 'n Cheap Living November 13, 2009 at 1:38 am

Ooh, always nice to learn about more mascaras. Your blog friends rock da house – how cool of Missy and Diana!

Sigh. You have no idea how much I miss Mexican food in London…

Liz, have a fab weekend with your chicas and the chico!

21 Belle November 13, 2009 at 1:51 am

I definitely need my road repaved as well (honestly the best line! What a keeper!!!)
But unfortunately like EVERYTHING (especially the latest harpers and vanity fair) australia will wait its precious time to get it into my filthy, greedy little hands.

Love you, you fox xx

22 Rhianne November 13, 2009 at 3:31 am

oh, I'm intrigued about the mascara, I'm so picky with them, will definitely have to keep my eye out for it.

I love Diana and Missy, what great surprises!

23 Marian November 13, 2009 at 5:00 am

Haven't tried the mascara, but please let us know. I could always use some tips:)

And Mexican and margaritas, sounds like the perfect Friday night to me. I may just have to do the same

Have a lovely weekend pretty!!
xoxoxo

24 Brown Girl November 13, 2009 at 5:06 am

My road needs some repaving some I'm going to have to hit that up. We had Mexican and Margs last night, yummy! No texts while I'm on vacation since I won't have service…come take care of L and B if I don't make it back… ;) Miss you!! xoxo

25 Marjorie November 13, 2009 at 5:40 am

I kinda love my Maybelline Pulse Perfection mascara – because I am not one to spend a small fortune on makeup….but do let us know what you think of the new YSL and if it will, in fact, "repave my road" I may have to reconsider.

And omg, did you really just write "someone of the penis variety"? I love you. Truly.

26 xox D. November 13, 2009 at 5:44 am

wow the mascara looks amazing and crazy at the same time, it is time for a new one and I will give it a try I think… and I think your best friend is the perfect best friend you can have ;-)

27 Alix November 13, 2009 at 5:55 am

When the YSL mascara grows lashes and then lengthens and thickens them, I'll buy it.

Lastisse? Too expensive and it did weird things to my sister's eyes.

Oh to be young, beautiful, and actually have eyelashes to put mascara on!

28 sarah November 13, 2009 at 6:07 am

Would you like to come to Texas and do my makeup every morning/evening for me? Kthanksbye

29 SG November 13, 2009 at 6:12 am

So now I'm totally crazing Mexican… may have to drag the boy out for that tonight.

I need a gay BFF…how do I go about finding one of those?

Have a fabulous weekend luvah!

30 Midtown Girl November 13, 2009 at 6:27 am

You are such a darling lover for linking the giveaway for me Lizzie, thank you tons for this!

And…Thank YOU for being one of THE BEST Bloggy friends EVAHZ – you really are a star ;-)

LOL – don't you love gay besties – they get their hand on the best shiz out there!!

And that little sketch is one of the cutest ever – what a sweetheart for sending it to you!!

Hope you have an amazing time this weekend with tons of margies & lobster quesadillas – I'll give you my recipe for diet margaritas one of these days – libation love with out the calories – oh hell yes!!

kisses,
Amy

31 DesBisoux November 13, 2009 at 6:33 am

of the "penis variety"???? hahaha!…how the F do you come up with that kinda stuff??? love it!
can i please use that in a converstion this weekend? pleasepleasepleaseplease liz…

32 Miss Kate November 13, 2009 at 6:35 am

Awwww I LOVE YOU!! Thanks for the link love. A.) I need to try that mascara! it looks pretty surrrrious! and B.) Now you have me wanting mexican foooood mmm!

33 KLaw November 13, 2009 at 6:36 am

LOVIE!!! I've missed you. i feel like we haven't talked in awhile. We need to remedy this situation… mkay?

Have a great time this weekend!

34 Laura M November 13, 2009 at 6:51 am

Glad I stumbled upon your blog because now I get to keep up with the new news in cosmetics, seeing as Germany doesn't have much of that stuff in my little town!

35 bananas. November 13, 2009 at 7:00 am

how's my badge vag? no literally how are you?! i miss you lady. feel like i've only got spirts of you this week and i know it has to do with that little problemo but hopefully it's healed up by now.

that mascara looks and sounds amazing but uhhh…i'm stuck on my loreal carbon scara. it's cheap and it pleases, kinda like some chicks i know…haha. but i digress…

love you. chat and text me later skater. i need some liz lovin.

36 Erika November 13, 2009 at 7:09 am

I had one experience with a mask before when my younger sister slathered stuff all over my face which was beyond painful to remove fifteen minutes later. Despite that mishap, I am dying to try the Perricone M.D. Cold Plasma, and have already been entering every single giveaway to win some!

Gay besties are the most fabulous. I only wish mine would recommend amazing new mascaras to try – he simply has an obsession with my hair – straightening it, curling it – perhaps I should get him a wig for Christmas so that I don't have to be his guinea pig! :)

Ooh, you'd better have fun on your boy date tomorrow – and details must be provided! :)

37 Summer B. November 13, 2009 at 7:24 am

My babygirl! A post from you is my ray of sunshine! Thanks for the review shoutout. They are everywhere, aren't they? LOL. Loved that you put the entire jar on at the beginning! HAHAH!

UM, that mascara – I want. NOW!

Oh and um, that date better make you smile a lot!

AND a new design? I AM SO EXCITED!

I love you to pieces, SIZ!

38 Mrs EyeCanSee November 13, 2009 at 7:24 am

My road could defintely use some repaving…but I'm not sure new mascara is gonna do the trick. How about some cupcakes and wine instead?!? Did I mention how much I LOVE you get makeup 411's from your main gay. That's too fabulous!

39 Chessa! November 13, 2009 at 7:55 am

you are a doll. I need a new mascara and I love me some ysl.

and I'd LOVE LOVE LOVE to win that giveaway. hook a sister up.
I hope you have a fab weekend.
xo

40 RW @ TrueBeauty November 13, 2009 at 8:01 am

Ok, so where have I been….I'm so behind on your fabulousness!!! I'm trying to read today and catch up :) So, I'm headed to purchase said god of mascara asap! Can't wait to try it!!

Have a great weekend!

41 Ela November 13, 2009 at 8:48 am

Lizzie, I mizzie you!
You must try the 'scara out, but I need some good volume – length I'm fine with but need more volume. Was using Dior for a long time but want to know if there's anything better out there.

Yay for the sweet package!

And for you date, sounds like fun!

Happy weekend, love!

42 Manju November 13, 2009 at 9:03 am

Oh it's that good, huh? i might try this mascara then!
missy's drawings are really sweet, aren't they ^^

43 E.K. November 13, 2009 at 9:04 am

Happy Friday the 13th!

44 Couture Carrie November 13, 2009 at 9:24 am

Gorgeous post, darling! You look amazing!
Mexican food and girl talk sounds divine!

And yes, will be celebrating the bday with the fam tonight ~ thanks for your well wishes :)

xoxox,
CC

45 ~KS November 13, 2009 at 9:34 am

I have been needing to buy some new masacara… and just haven't gotten around to it. Maybe it's because I was destined to read this lovely post and try some of this fancy YSL stuff… I will let you know if my road is repaved!!

46 Underfunded Heiress November 13, 2009 at 9:38 am

Haven't tried that mascara yet but i will!

OOoh, new blog design. Can't wait to see it.

Have a great time tonight with the margs, food and girl talk!

47 Jaime November 13, 2009 at 9:38 am

Can't wait to see the new design! :)

48 Living and Loving in L.A. November 13, 2009 at 9:48 am

HAPPY FRIDAY, LOVE!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend! I'm actually headed over to the Grove for a little shopping now, I have "Mascara" on my list! I love when stuff works out like this! I'll let you know if I find it at Nordys.
XOXO!!!

49 Laura Trevey November 13, 2009 at 10:00 am

Hi ~~
I linked your fabulous blog in my "Wrap it Up" series today!

xo Laura

50 Fashion Court November 13, 2009 at 11:12 am

that little it's unbeweavable logo you got in your email is FAB! xo

51 siovhan November 13, 2009 at 11:55 am

that brush looks CrAZy!! let me know if it really does repave your road.

i love that our city lights print. it's GORGEOUS.

and kudos and have fun on your chick date and your penis date!

52 ema.leigh November 13, 2009 at 11:59 am

SOOOO excited to see the new design! Annnd… I need to know about that mascara. I'm always on the lookout for the best mascara.

Please and thanks. ;)

53 OceanDreams November 13, 2009 at 12:01 pm

Can't wait to see the new design, I bet it will look fab! Have fun on your girlie date and with your penis vareity. You crack me up with that statement. Also…that mascara looks amazing, thanks for sharing!

54 Keith November 13, 2009 at 12:06 pm

I'm looking forward to the new design. Take care. Have a great weekend. Cheers!

55 Chelsea Talks Smack November 13, 2009 at 12:16 pm

cafetierai, is one of my favorite NYC joints!

56 janettaylor November 13, 2009 at 12:27 pm

So exciting, Honey!

X♥X♥

57 The Socialite November 13, 2009 at 1:12 pm

haha! Very cool. I must try this life changing mascara too!!!

58 Tights Lover November 13, 2009 at 1:22 pm

Awesome post. That sounds like some good mascara!! Have a great weekend!

59 drollgirl November 13, 2009 at 1:26 pm

well you are a house on fire in this post! wow! where to start!??!?!

i want that mascara.
i will have a pericone giveaway soon if i like the stuff. and only if. i am picky. we'll see.
diana is too cool for words. i just got stuff from her too. it is just RAD.
lucky you with a penis date!

have a nice weekend! cheers!

60 Melanie's Randomness November 13, 2009 at 2:30 pm

Oh it's soo hard to find a good masacara like omg. I hate when it clumps up like hell. That brush is insane, i love it. Hmmm…I keep hearing about this Perricone Plasma. Im anxious to hear your full review. The lil dress form is too cute in that picture. =)

I hope you have tonight & tomorrow!! Rock it girl!

61 Hanako66 November 13, 2009 at 4:44 pm

okay so i miss you and i love you and i finally don't have a headache anymore so call me so we can catch up!!! i need to try that mascara stat, as my japanese lashes can use some length! have a fabulous weekend my dear!

62 Chef Green November 13, 2009 at 5:10 pm

Woman, I'm sure the mascara is great and shit, but you are so right about your other main gay! I propose marriage to him as of right now….

Could you imagine the hautness of the wedding? I mean could you??

63 Dustjacket Attic November 13, 2009 at 10:47 pm

Too funny babe. You have a blast, sounds like a great weekend ahead. The mascara sounds great.

the email and the print…so cool.

xoxo

64 alissa November 14, 2009 at 6:29 am

im doing a cold plasma giveaway too…and am already totally jealous of the winner because i want to try that stuff. better enter these… :)

65 Lindsay [Bella Cene'] November 14, 2009 at 7:47 am

Margaritas and mexican food! Ah, my favorite :)

66 مى November 14, 2009 at 12:21 pm

You're sent from god! I was wondering which new mascara I should get :)

I love your blog, good luck with that new design!!! <3

67 Melissa Blake November 14, 2009 at 1:14 pm

Great links, as always, thanks! :)

68 Annie November 14, 2009 at 4:40 pm

looking forward to seeing this new blog design girly!!
if i could afford that mascara i would totally be buying it!! ;)
hope you are having a fabulous weekend!

p.s. glad you went back and checked out the link the other day….i just had to link you, how could i not after seeing that!?! ;)

69 Diana November 14, 2009 at 7:12 pm

yay! so happy you love it!

i haven't tried YSL but have you tried this?
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P218317&categoryId=B70
it looks like something out of some midevil torture device, but TRUST. i cannot wear my glasses with this because they get SO LONG.
sorry to add another wrench to the choices of awesome mascaras :)

70 Melanie's Randomness November 14, 2009 at 9:45 pm

Good luck with the date & launching your new design!! I gave you the honest scrap award over at my blog. You totally deserve it. Your an inspiration & I'm happy I found your blog girl. Hope your rockin it this weekend!! Ciao!

71 Anika November 15, 2009 at 6:50 am

thank you, thank you, thank you. In serious need of new mascara and am just not impressed enough with anything that's out there. This looks fiercely killer. And I'm willing to invest. Might have to buy it online, but totally worth it.

Hope you're having a fantastic weekend gorgeous girl.

Mwah
xx
Anika

72 WendyB November 15, 2009 at 4:50 pm

I can't get excited about mascara. I'm all about the faux lashes!

73 Dream Sequins November 16, 2009 at 7:31 am

YSL faux cils is my go-to fix. To find out that you like this new one better is making me want to go to the makeup counter and buy buy buy!

74 Kristin November 16, 2009 at 9:28 am

I think you've just sold this makeup cheapo on that mascara!!! Oh and I must hear about the penis STAT.

75 Tiffany November 16, 2009 at 8:13 pm

okay, going to try that mascara NOW. I'm always in need of new mascara, i have way too many in my drawer right now all used once or twice. I haven't found the perfect one yet.

76 It November 16, 2009 at 11:58 pm

Woo! I love the shape of the mascara wand it looks very special.

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77 adecco. November 17, 2009 at 12:01 am

Advice coming from a makeup artist, I sure would love to buy this mascara. And the mascara brush looks very unique.

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78 Maddie November 30, 2009 at 7:48 pm

okay, i just read your last 4 or so blog posts and you are too funny! and not to mention gorgeous! but your writing just totally gets me. usually i'm way ADD and can't sit and read long blog posts, but i was just drawn right into yours, you crack me up! :) i'm going to look into this mascara . . . i'm all about GREAT mascara! <3
p.s. i love diana! she's the best

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