Label Me Lindsay

Label Me Lindsay: "Rite Aid to the Rescue"

2012-02-08T10:51:00.000-08:00

If you Lose your Luggage .....

Keep This List for Emergency

Lists will help you not forget things at the store when you are stressed out and rushed :)

What you Need: Feel free to add or subtract from this list

Face:

Concealer

Foundation

Powder

Bronzer

Blush

Eyes:

Shadow

Liner

Mascara

Brow Pencil

(optional)

Fake lashes

Lash Curler

Lash Glue

Lips:

Liner

Lipstick

Lip gloss

Look for deals and don't be afraid of Drugstore makeup :)

xoxo LML

Label Me Lindsay: The Morning After

2012-01-12T09:18:00.000-08:00

Label Me Lindsay: Get HIGH for the Holidays

2011-12-08T16:14:00.000-08:00

Label Me Lindsay: The One Minute UpDo

2011-11-21T12:01:00.000-08:00

You can buy Goody's Spin Pins at any drug store.

Smear Some Vaseline

2011-11-15T18:05:00.000-08:00

What can Vaseline do for you? It seems to me like the world has forgotten about this very simple product that can be very useful!!!! You all have it in your cupboards or drawers somewhere... I know you do. Bust it out and put it to use! Before I share its beauty functions I would like to share a story with you all that I can't ever get out of my head when I think of Vaseline.

It was a long day at the dance studio when I was a young girl, probably about 6 years old. My mom was sitting peacefully watching my dance class..... when.... all of the sudden my dad comes rip-roaring into the dance studio with a look of panic and frustration on his face.

"Linda, you need to come outside immediately! We have a situation" he blurted out.

My mother followed him outside where he lead her to his car. There was my brother sitting there in the back seat of a 65 Mustang half naked on a towel with a seat belt strapped across his tummy .

My mom noticed something strange right away "Steve, why is Matthew Glistening?"

My Father couldn't even get out the right words to explain the situation. "I have bathed him numerous times with the same result......He is still SHINNY!!!!"

He went on to share that my brother, still in dippers, had opened up a giant jar of Vaseline, scooped out the entire jar and smeared it all over his head, body and THE CARPET!!!! Let's just say that my brother eventually got "un-shinny" but the carpet never recovered. For years there was an area rug strategically placed over the greased up area until the carpet was replaced years later.

So every time I think about Vaseline I think of that day when I was 6 years old.

But there are better stories with Vaseline that can make you look more beautiful on a daily basis.

From HEAD to TOE

1. Style your Locks: If you don't have gel or hairspray you can sub in Vaseline. Just rub a little in your finger tips and rummage it through your hair to sass up a new do. Make sure you don't use too much it could become a greasy tease in no time.

2. Manage your Brows: Instead of using brow gel you can use Vaseline to keep your brows in place. Just put a little on your finger or use a brow comb.

3. Magic Makeup Remover: if you don't have a way to get your makeup off at your boyfriends house because all he has is a soggy bar of zest in the shower... USE Vaseline!!! It works great to get your eye makeup off if you are in a bind.

4. The Obvious: Lip gloss. Vaseline can make you lips look shinny and keep them from becoming chapped during these colder months.

5. Sparkle Up Your Smile: Apply a tiny bit of Vaseline on your teeth. It will guarantee that your lips won't get stuck on dry teeth when you smile and it will give your enamel some extra sparkle. Beauty pageants contestants have used this trick for decades.

6. Soften Your Feet: After you take a cozy bath cover your heels and toes in Vaseline and put some thick socks on. In the AM you will be loving your soft piggys.

Let me know if there are any other ways you can use Vaseline to improve your looks.

Now go experiment!!!

xoxo Lindsay

I am SOOOO over eyeshadow!!!!

2011-11-06T12:08:00.000-08:00

For this week at least;)

Because I do my makeup everyday I can get lazy and sloppy.... God's Honest truth!!! It pains me to admit this fact but I am a recovering "wear workout clothes everyday with no makeup so it looks like I just went to the gym" girl. If you have not heard It is was my New Years resolution in 2011 to wear a cute outfit and do my hair and makeup every day. Which I HAVE!!!! Wow the first New Years Resolution that I have ever kept.

Back to the lazy and sloppy part.... At least I am putting it on, right? When something is your job you kind of forget to do your job on yourself. Or, maybe it is just a ME-Specific problemo.

I had a brilliant idea yesterday... FORGET the EYESHADOW!!!! That is just an un-needed step in my getting ready process!!!!

I could save a couple of minutes a day getting ready if I just hid my eyeshadow pallettes. For this winter season I am skipping the shadow and letting the liner do all the work.

And... because I am horrible about not picking at eyelash extensions (which would be my first choice) I am going to put fake lashes on everyday. I am feeling the 60's vibe through my entire body and I am going to go with it.

Lots of Lashes.... Lots and Lots of Eyeliner and, of course, chiseled brows.

I am going to do that everyday, mark my words. For if I fail to follow through I hope all of you will call me out!

xoxo Lindsay

Dia De Los Muertos

2011-11-01T11:17:00.001-07:00

This year for Halloween I had a number of clients request "Dia De Los Muertos" makeup. I have seen this Style of makeup but had not created this look myself. I figured it was time to do a little research on this Halloween Type Holiday to prepare for all these makeup jobs. I will share some of the information I found with you. Don't quote me on any of this..... I am not a Dia De Los Muertos Expert. hahahha

Dia De Los Muertos is translated to "The Day of the Dead" in English, for those who missed the bus in Spanish class :) It is a Mexican holiday lining up with the Catholic Holidays All Saints Day and All Souls Day that dates back hundreds of years. It is believed that the spirit of the dead come to visit their families on October 31st and leave on November 2nd. They see this as a celebration and a time to give offerings to the departed.

Some of the offerings include Mexican Marigolds, photos, food and beverages, crosses, skulls made of sugar and decorated with bright colors. The photo bellow is a refection of these sugar skulls that are used during this Holiday. Where as, the photo above is a more traditional Day of the Dead face painting.

Every culture has its own way of dealing with death, mourning and the afterlife. We have Halloween which is a fun way to see ghosts, goblins and ghouls. We go trick-or-treating and give candy away. It makes us think about death and scary things in a light hearted way.

Dia De Los Muertos is a bit more personal. Those who celebrate are remembering those that have passed and making joy out of death. It is a way of looking death in the face and saying "so what, it happens and we are going to party with it painted on our faces."

This was such a fun twist on the traditional Halloween Skull. I had a great time creating all of these faces!!! Thank you to Alli Mizu, Anna Mason, Heather Page and Sean Thomas for letting me turn you in to such scary, yet bright, skeleton heads!!!

xoxo LML

LML Halloween

2011-10-17T13:20:00.001-07:00

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A Very Dangerous Lady

2011-10-14T15:05:00.000-07:00

Finding the Perfect Red Lipstick can be a very hard task. Do you look better in Red/Orange, Red/Blue or Orange/Red? and no one looks good in Blue/Red lipstick. I set out on a mission to find my favorite Red Lipstick.

I did a wedding for Danielle Perez and after everyone was ready I attended the wedding. I saw Natasha McGrail there and boy did she stand out!!!! What lipstick did she have on and how quick could I get my hands on it? She told me what it was and as the night went on I forgot completely what this awesome color was! Drat!!!!!

Fast forward to a couple of weekends ago. It was Nicole Hallan's wedding in San Diego. This was also a wedding attended after doing her up for her big day. I ran into a former CSULB Delta Gamma Sister.... Lauren Bojorquez. She, also, had some awesome red Lipstick on. The reason I liked it was because it was the perfect combination of Bright Red and Bright Orange. So I asked her "WHAT COLOR IS ON YOUR LIPS?" She answered, with a cat on the hunt look in her eye, "LADY DANGER".

THAT WAS IT!!!! That was the Lipstick Natasha was wearing!!!! Now I just had to buy it!!!!

So I did!

I have had some friends go buy it since I have gotten it!!! Go To MAC and Say you want some danger in life and get "Lady Danger"!!! It is a SHOWSTOPPER!!!

And When You do Post a Picture on the Wall of LABEL ME LINDSAY's fan page!!!!

xoxo---LML

"Get Ready For The Day"

2011-09-28T19:58:00.001-07:00

My Mother has always been one to tell me............ "Just get ready for the day." When it comes to getting up getting dressed and feeling good about yourself she is the expert. Every single day of her life she has done her makeup and hair. I, on the other hand, have gone through phases of my life where I felt like getting up, getting workout clothes on (so when people see me they think: "Oh, she must have just gone to the gym!") and felt like crap when I would run into people. I made it my New Year's resolution this 2011 to get up, get dressed and get my glam on. I didn't think I would make it all the way to the end of September!!! wow It feels like second nature again! Man, 2010 had it slumps but 2011 had been a much more put together Lindsay.

I went to the source to talk to my readers about what it is like to always look your best. Linda Fleischmann has always inspired me :) In her own words.........

I can still remember my mother telling me in the sixties, "As long has you have a cute haircut and put on your makeup every morning, no matter how simple, it does not matter what your wear." It does not take money to have style and class. If you start each morning by getting yourself ready then even cleaning the house, the random someone stopping by or running into someone in the store who you haven't seen in 10 years will make you feel good. It only takes 15 minutes to slap some makeup on your face..you deserve it. I have never spent a lot of money on clothes. I was always told by my mother, Betty, that you should wear the clothes, the clothes should not wear you. I always seem to wear the classics solids and tailored clothes with fun costume jewelry but I always have on one special, signature piece that is real that always makes the costume jewelry look good "Real Good". I am not a makeup junkie so I use everything from MAC to Drug Store brands. what always makes me chuckle is when I go to a really fancy place, which is not often, I'm always complimented by so many people on how nice I look. It's never "I like your dress" or "your shoes are amazing" its just me, the overall package. With my hair done, make up done you can look like a million dollars without the money to back it up. Just start with YOU when you get up in the morning. Two steps..and they are nearly free..do your hair..put on your make up. I challenge you to not spend a penny and just work with what you already have..wear the smile that God gave you and you wear the clothes like you own it!!!

Oh..by the way always spray some perfume on in the morning after your makeup and hair even if your not going anywhere. Do it for yourself and for the unexpected!!!

if you make this a habit you never have to avoid anyone in the store again

---Linda Fleischmann

Label Me Lindsay: Double Pony

2011-09-01T10:10:00.000-07:00

Get some Poof in your Pony.

Materials:

2 Rubber Bands

1 Comb

step 1: Divide Hair & clip all the hair from he ears up on top of your head

step 2: Bundle and rubber band the bottom section of hair. Make sure it is tightly secured. You can make this as high or low as desired.

step 3: Rat/Backcomb the top section of hair to desired height

step 4: Gather top "Poofed" hair over bottom, already rubber banded, hair.

step 5: Tie 2nd rubber band over the 1st rubber band with the top hair.

step 6: Use comb to lift top hair to desired height.

Doing this takes weight off of the top section enabling you to pull it up higher.

Good Luck

LML

Plump up your Pout

2011-08-31T11:25:00.000-07:00

Eyelahes + Spoon= ?????????????

2011-08-04T12:17:00.000-07:00

What do Eyelashes.................

and a teaspoon...............

Have in common?

CURLY LASHES!!!!

Yes ........................ you can curl your lashes with a spoon!!!!

Sounds crazy, right?!?!??!!! The other day I had a client sitting in my studio getting her makeup done. When I grabbed my trusty eyelash curler she spoke up........... "You know what? My friend curls her eyelashes with a spoon! Can you believe that?"

WHAT!?!??!!?!?!?!? I was shocked.............. how had I lived 28 years, half of which was around beauty tricks and products, and didn't know about this?!?!?!?!

I did some research........ Watched a lot of YouTube videos and tested it out.

There were a few different techniques when it came to "Spoon Curling" (That is the term am calling it from now on hahhahaha)

This is what women used to do before our modern day eyelash curler.

You take the handle in the palm of your hand and face the bottom of the spoon toward your eye. This is the side of the spoon that will stick out towards you. This is not the concave side. The spoon acts as the top part of a typical eyelash curler. You extend your thumb directly underneath the spoon. Your thumb will act as the bottom, cushioned part of the curler.

Hold the spoon above your lashes and your thumb bellow. Move spoon right up against the root of your lashes.

Press your thumb up against the spoon for a couple seconds. This will cause your lashes to crease, flipping them up.

This is the step where some of the different "Spoon Curling" techniques differ. At this point you can press firmly and release or you can press down and pull up and out (like curling a ribbon with scissors) Just make sure you don't press too hard and pull out some of your lashes. One time on each eye is probably not going to be enough of a curl so you can work your way from the outside to the inside and repeat at desired.

I, personally, would do this before doing eyeshadow and mascara so they don't get messed up in the process. Some people choose to do it after. I would try it all different ways and see which way you like to "Spoon Curl". If you are doing the press and release method you might be able to get away with doing it after mascara. Just make sure you wait until the mascara is dry.

This may not replace the eyelash curler in my eyes (no pun intended) but in a pinch, if I can't find an eyelash curler, this is definitely a great substitution!!!! It makes me think of what our grandmothers might of done back in the day.

Try it out and let me know what you think. Make sure you do it with a metal teaspoon :)

If you want to see it done on video search on YouTube "curling eyelashes with a spoon" A lot of videos come up. Some of which the girls go on, and on, and on before they even do it!!! I was talking to the computer "JUST GET ON WITH IT! I Don't need you whole back story!" hahahahahaha

Good Luck Potential "Spoon Curlers'!!!!

xo Lindsay

LabelMeLindsay: Getting Botox

2011-06-14T15:54:00.000-07:00

Amanda & Ross: May 14th, 2011

2011-05-17T11:12:00.001-07:00

This is Amanda..........................

This beautiful Bride didn't need LML that is for sure! Her natural beauty made it so easy!!!!

Amanda was at work discussing spray tanning with a co-worker when a nursing student added a tip to their conversation. " I know a girl who does great spray tans you should call her". Amanda was obviously curious because we all have heard spray tanning horror stories. She called me and I spray tanned her for her engagement photos. While she was at LML she noticed I did makeup as well.............................. 6 Months Later ......................

The week of the wedding: Wed I put eyelash Extensions on Amanda, Thurs I airbrush tanned at least 10 people for her wedding and on Saturday I was hired to do Amanda and 5 Other ladies makeup for the wedding and and 2 of the girls hair........................

The photographer is Charla of Charla Blue Photography and you can find her facebook fan page my Clicking Here She did an amazing job with the photos which are all on her blog www.charlablueblog.com Definitely a talented woman!!!

Getting everyone ready for Amanda's Wedding day was smooth and effortless everyone was ready ahead of schedule and looked amazing........
Here is a game for you all............ Which girls have Spray Tans and Which do not?
answer from right to left 1,2,3,5(bride), 6 and 9................ you don't have to look orange or "too tan" :)

What a fun Day!

xoxo Lindsay

Open your Eyes!!!!!

2011-05-16T17:11:00.001-07:00

I have had women ask me randomly if I know how to perm eyelashes.... Well I can tint them, extend them, Curl them, adhere strip lashes and mascara them why not PERM them? I bought the kit from my supplier and had some brave souls who let me try out this new LML service... I applied a special type of glue to the lashes, and then carefully rolled them around a mini-curler.

I made sure the lashes were evenly distributed along the roller to ensure the best appearance. I instructed them to keep your eyes tightly closed while I applied the perm solution to the lashes.

The perming solution is left on your lashes for around 10 minutes, and is followed by the application of a neutralizer for about 10 more minutes. Then I gently removed the rollers using moist cotton.

Only one client told me there was a slight stinging sensation and everyone else said they didn't feel a thing. These are the results of my trial.....................

Client #1

Client #2
Client #3
Client #4
Client #5
Client #6
I think I have got it down! This is the coolest idea ever! The process takes a full 30-40 min, it lasts anywhere from 1-3 months and you don't have to mess with the eyelash curler. We all know that those things SUCK! So let me know if you have any questions and I will be happy to answer.

xoxo Lindsay

"the LML 18 Lady Bridal Party Challenge"

2011-05-05T15:56:00.001-07:00

Meghan Dowlen is Engaged!! That was the exciting part :) I have known Meghan since my freshman year in high school. She is always the life of the party and the girl with tons of friends. That great character trait she has always had made everyone always feel included no matter who they were, where they came from or how well she knew them. What happens when the worlds most friendly grows up? She accumulates quite a number of close girlfriends. Then she gets engaged....... 14 bridesmaids later.......... a wedding happens. What a joyful experience for her 14 closest friends to be a part of her special day. Guess who else got to be a part of this epic celebration? Label Me Lindsay!!! So this is a little story of the day April 30th, 2011. A day, I know, I will NEVER forget.

My Day started Bright and EARLY at 2am. Yes, I do mean 2am. So, it wasn't bright at all. It was more like PITCH BLACK. The sound of that alarm meant I better get up and showered!!! Let's rewind before we get too ahead of ourselves.....................
Some time at the beginning of 2010 I saw Meghan Dowlen at the Blackboard Bistro (the restaurant I worked at for 7 years while figuring out everything from College Parties to my Career). She sat on the patio with her, then, fiance. I heard she had gotten engaged so I congratulated the happy couple. I had no Idea what I was to come :)................
A few months later Meghan came to my house (this is when I was doing waxing jobs on the couch hahahahha) and got her eyebrows done. She told me she was interested in hiring me for makeup and hair for her wedding coming up sometime in 2011. Apparently, there were a ton of bridesmaids hair and makeup that I would be doing. But not EVERYONE! Whew.... cuz 14 Bridesmaids + and bride + 2 moms + a flower girl= too many for LML to handle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!As the day got closer.......... the numbers got higher...... Now everyone was signed up for a little LML in their lives! That impossible idea of 18 people just became a reality. I got a little STRESSED...... Meghan never knew that of course. At this point I was hopping some of the girls would change their mind....................
We did a spray tan party two days before the wedding so we could get some gals tan........ I think the spray tans tapped out at around 10, give rather than take. A few brow waxes were thrown in the mix that night as well........................
So Friday rolled around and I had to make sure I had everything and pack it all up for Saturday. I had all day to do it; I wasn't stressed. Until...... My entire day booked up with clients. Back To Back... I was attending Meghan's Wedding so I needed to find a dress and spray tan myself (I am always last, without fail!). Thank God I had two great friends Erin and Sam go shopping for me. They picked out a bunch of dresses and outfits I might like so I could just run in to the store and try them on in the dressing room. AMAZING!!! The first one I tried on worked! Now that was out of the way I needed some items that were missing from my makeup kit for the next day. Erin went on a CVS/Rite Aid mission for me while I was finished packing and spray tanned my last client............After the madness of preparing for 18 hair and makeup I went home at 11pm and went to bed thinking of all the things I need to do when I woke up at 2am........................

I was up, In the shower, blow dried, left for my shop, spray tanned my self around 3am, did my own hair and makeup (just in case I ran out of time before the wedding), double checked my kit, and called my team to see if they were up. They arrived at 4am... bright eyed and bushy tailed! I can't do large parties without my LML Team!!! The Saturday of Meghan's Wedding my group included Michele Conradi, Lexi Holtz and Michele Whal. They are the best hair curlers in town and I couldn't have done it without them :) Since everyone arrived on time we had time to stop by 7eleven to give ourselves a java charge before our "18 Person Bridal Party Challenge". It was all fine and dandy UNTIL......................
We encountered the FREEWAY CONSTRUCTION PROBLEMO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG I had heard something about the freeway construction on the 7th street ramp but I didn't know they were shutting down the 605 to 405 change, 405 south and 22 at night until 5am!!!!!! I freaked out! We had a line of three cars getting on and off the freeway more than 4 times following detours throughout Long Beach, Seal Beach, Garden Grove and Westminster.... It was a mess everyone was calling people to get directions and there was a million cars on the road also trying to find a way to the 405 s!!!! We made the decision to take PCH to the 55. We got to the Double Tree in Irvine a little late but I always plan extra time for these things.

We started the girls at 5:30am. Everyone started curling hair and I started on the makeup. We worked straight until 11:30. It was such a pleasant day. All the girls were chipper and so excited for Meg's Wedding! When 11:30 hit we had to change locations (this always makes me nervous because sometimes it takes a lot of time to pack up, move and unpack again.). So around 12pm we started up again. By this time all the curling was done and it was all about read lips and touch ups :) And remember there was also 2 Moms and a flower girl not pictured :) That is right about the time the photographer arrived..............
Let us take a moment with the photographer.... Lindsey Cahill is also a Millikan High School Alumni like much of the bridal party.... Meghan Dowlen, Sarah Duncan, Lindsay Dondero, Veronica Glover-Tolas, Marissa Simpson, Michele Weide-Gale and Jeni Nickoletich as well as 2 of my LML Team Michele Junghanel-Conradi and Lexi Holtz.

I have worked with Lindsey Cahill in the past and she does some amazing work!!!! www.lindseycahillphotography.com. I have dealt with a few photographers in my day and she definitely has a unique style of shooting. Sometimes photographers are in my face telling me what I need to to and how to do it. I forgot Lindsey was even there. I was almost was thinking did she take enough pictures? When I saw the moments she captured I was amazed! And I am sure you are as well. All of these shots are out of this world. The colors are vibrant, the locations chosen are breathtaking and every person in each one of the photos looks flawless. I take my hat off to Lindsey and would recommend her to any bride that came my way. She is so easy to work with and really revealed the essence of Meghan's Wedding through her photography. Such a pleasure to work with her! xoxo Lindsey your work speaks for itself!!!
My Job was done and as Lindsey was working with the Bridal Party I slipped into my dress, gave my hair a little poof, slapped on some extra lip gloss and sat with the rest of the guests. What happened next was what all this primping since 5:30 am was for... the ceremony

The Bride Walked down the isle, the vows began and the rest is history.............. Congrats Meghan and Casey Garrison there are going to be so many more happy moments in your future to add to this amazing day. Thank you for letting me be a part of it! Even if I was stressed out for months... the wedding went off without a hitch. It was so great catching up with all the gals too! xoxo to you all!
To The "LML 18 Lady Bridal Party Challege" ...............................TAKE THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Label Me Lindsay: Shattered

2011-04-20T19:19:00.000-07:00

LML & Melina Fitness!!!

2011-04-19T16:27:00.000-07:00

LML has teamed up with...................................................

Time to get Bikini Ready!!!!! LML is helping promote

www.MelinaFitness.com

Every Sat For 5 Weeks Starting June 4th

Summer Slim-Down Boot Camp!

Get your body in the best shape of your life and a $15 LML Gift Card good towards an Airbrush Tan. Sign ups start next week!!!!!! So Excited.

5 Week Summer Slim-down

Melina Fitness is motivating you this Spring/Summer with a fat burning, high cardio & strenth building 5 session boot camp training. The Package will have 5 - 1 1/2 hour workouts along with a 30 min. Q&A session following the first scheduled class. The session package must be prepaid by going to www.melinafitness.com . Label Me Lindsay is making her stamp on this boot camp package buy adding $15 gift card good towards a flawless LML Airbrush Tan. Melina also will be sending out homework & eating tips each week. You set your goals and she will help you acheive them.

5 Session Boot Camp: $60

Location: At the end of Bluff Park in Long Beach on Ocean Blvd. and 36th Place.

Dates: Saturday June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th & July 2nd

Time: 9:00am - 10:30 am

Cost: $60

Equipment Needed: Mat/ Beach towel, Jump Rope & a Set of Dumb Bells

*Sunscreen & Water Highly Recommended

25 People Max, once 25 have registered the boot camp is full.

Once Saturday is full a possible Sunday Summer Slim-down may open.

Liner By Label Me Lindsay

2011-04-14T11:49:00.000-07:00

ATTN: MEN!!!!!!!!!! It is time for a NOSE JOB!!!!

2011-04-13T15:44:00.000-07:00

DO you have hairs growing out of your nose??????????????? Get up, go to the mirror and LOOK! If you do........... they need to go. Don't let them set up camp and have a party!!! It is not fair to everyone who has to look at those hairs from below :)

The LML Solution............. Wax those nose wiskers! It take like 5 Min! So Come in and get some manscaping done:) You could look like this :) It is all the rage... and you can get a funny pic out of it :) I have done quite of few in the last few days but these were the only champs that would let me snap a pic :)

The Spin Pin

2011-04-11T15:17:00.001-07:00

I, like most of my readers, have seen the spin pin commercial. Is this too good to be true? You can used just 2 spin pins in place of 20 bobby pins? I looked for them everywhere when I saw the ad on TV!! With no avail. Months passed and I forgot about my mission!!! I was in CVS a couple months back and........ There they were.... I put them in my basket and went about my shopping. They range anywhere from $6.49 to $9.78. This is not a money saver. 20 bobby pins are only a couple bucks, if that. If these things work they are more of a time saver.

They are in the aisle by the hair clips, rubber bands, etc.

I got home and tried them real quick. I was NOT impressed. I let them sit on my bathroom counter for at least 3 months without touching them. Today I realized I had never given them a second try. I put my hair in a pony, spun them in and went to work. The bun held amazingly without having bobby pins sticking into my head.

I wanted to take a before and after picture of my hair. I attempted to take them out. They screwed out just a easy as they screwed in. I was impressed at how quick they came out for how secure they felt while in my bun.

I wanted a messy look for the low key day I am having today. I thought the rubber band in my hair might have helped out my spin pins. So, I tried it without a rubber band just made a bun from my hair all the way down. It worked exactly the same. For those of you that are interested in this product who have thick, long and heavy hair you might want screw the spin pins into a ponytail like I did in the Pictures. Hope these Goody Spin Pins can cut out some of your getting ready time!!!!! I give this product 2 thumbs up. It definitely did what it advertised.

Lindsay xoxo

Penciling Eyebrows By Label Me Lindsay

2011-04-08T17:55:00.000-07:00

The Gold, The Brown & The Ugly

2011-03-29T12:06:00.000-07:00

The first time I laid eyes on the "blonde tip" look I was intrigued..... Shenae Grimes, who is not the best actress in town but definitely has great hair, is the first person I had seen with this look. It looked as if she had not dyed her roots in a couple years :) But then I noticed it had become a fad. A "Dark Root" fad. I liked the idea of the "blonde tips" being a few shades lighter than the top portion on the hair. I think some people thought that the idea was to dye the roots Black....

I was watching Dancing with the stars last week and noticed the horrible hair Lacey Schwimmer had going on. It was way to drastic. I can see where she was going with the idea but I just didn't think that it ended up doing what she wanted it to do. When she was dancing I noticed that it looked like she had a brown toupee hair piece on the back of her head or some bad two toned mullet. She always looks so awesome and I have loved her blonde and brunette... I just did NOT like her blonde and brunette at the same time!

It almost makes her hair look greasy. I think if the roots were a shade or two lighter or the blonde was not as bright on the ends she could absolutely pull this look off! She does push the envelope with different looks but I think this style really takes away from how beautiful she is and what cute style she can have.

During my search of "The Ugly" roots I found some other stars who have fallen victim to this fad gone wrong.

Ashely Simpson and Drew Barrymore. There is fine line between trendy and tacky... Don't take away from your beauty. Enhance it!

This photo bellow looks like it is a gag gift wig for the White Trash nation... But this is how Lacey kinda looked to me on DWTS...........

There are some ladies who knew exactly how to pull it off and they are................Whitney Port.. This girl knows how to make anything look good. She never goes too far into the unknown. She makes trendy things work! Look at how effortlessly the brown blends into the lighter ends. She looks beautiful.

And Giuliana Rancic......... They have done the right thing by making this look appear natural! I LOVE IT! So if anyone wants to have the "Blonde Tip" look remember we don't want it to look like the "Black roots" look!!!!!!! I think that if you can pull this off and make it look like these two ladies you will have yourself a top notch look... if you error on the side of the Lacey's, Ashley's and Drew's you might have a problem :) Let me know if anyone is adventuresome enough to try it... :) I would love to see some more people go this way. I think it is fresh! xoxo LML

Don't be a Virgin! Just Do It Already!!!!

2011-03-27T10:54:00.000-07:00

Never doing something, sometimes, makes it a little scary. For example, someone who has never eaten sushi... Eating raw fish does seem strange and foreign. The longer that person waits to try this yummy grub the chances of them ever eating it go down. The fear of the unknown, I guess. Just like me being a chicken and never snowboarding due to my fear of breaking my leg and never dancing again. Well, this year I decided I was going to do a list of things that I have never done .... things that I would be considered a virgin at, so-to-speak (much, of which, are not in the beauty realm). I think many women are "Virgins" in my makeup/beauty world. And I think that everyone needs lose their big "V" on something new this year! So If you are reading this pick one thing and blame me if it ruins your life ;)

It is the little things in life that can make it more exciting.

1. Eyelash Virgins- When ever I do weddings I find it hard to believe how many women have never worn False lashes. I could understand women my mom's age.... wait.... I take that back. how did grow up in the 60's and 70's and never wear lashes? Why would you never want to,at least try and look like this for one day out of your life?

Just give it a whirl! It isn't going to............ kill you, harm you, pull your lashes out, make people think you are a hussy. It is one day of your life and If you hate it... Don't do it again but ... If you love it It might just make you feel a little hotter :)

2.Hair Dye Virgins-- I know some people pride themselves on "I have never dyed my hair". Why? You know what that says to me .... BORING! I am asleep right now just thinking about it. And when I style "virgin hair" what does it do?.... um.. nothing! It goes Limp (no pun intended :) ) . damage that hair up a bit it will make it hold curl better, have more volume..... and Hey... you might LIKE IT! And if you don't....You can dye it back :) You only life once :) I am not telling you to try what this little DIVA has going on to my left (on a side note: it is totally cool on her and she will remember that hair when she has 3 kids and drives a mini van and thinks "I was a bad ass. I wish I could pull that off at 35!") Let's liven up that mousey brown hair. Lighter or Darker can really amp up your natural beauty (you don't have to bleach your hair)! And some light blondes look amazing with dark hair (I am not included in that "some")!

3. Eyebrow Waxing Virgins............ We don't need any Frida Kahlo's running around town. Eyebrows are the most important thing on your face. (Hopefully, by now, you all know how obsessed I am with them!!!!) I remember some of my friends moms being sooooooo "anti-eyebrow plucking". My mom and I never understood it. She always shared the importance of grooming to me:) Even if you just tweeze the hair that are way out of the natural line. It isn't a life changing decision. Although Once you see how clean your brows feel and how amazing they look... it just might be! Go outside of the box and wax, tweeze, thread, sugar.... what ever you feel like.... You eyebrows will grow back. When older women tell you that they plucked them out and they never grew back.... they just have thinning eyebrows. That happens when you get older you lose hair where you want it and it starts growing in places you don't want it! Like your chin... I totally found my first chin hair!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG! I freaked! Lasered that right off!!!

4. Middle Part Virgins............ I am sooooo guilty!!!! I was 16 when I went from bangs to a side part. For the last 12 years I have swooped my bangs from left to right! I sore up and down that I would NEVER part my hair DOWN the MIDDLE!!!! "I am no Hippie" is what I thought haha. UNTIL.............. I kept watching the Kardashians. I couldn't get over how stinking beautiful they were! They would always part their hair down the center. So one day I tried it. I HATED it at first but once I got used to it I LOVED it!!! It gives me a new fresh look. Who knows how long I will let this trend last on my head but it was really fun to try something new.

5. Bottom Mascara Virgins--- What the heck people.... put a little mascara on the bottom... your lower lashes want your love too!!!!! Try it for a week and get used to it... they don't have to be tarantula legs! Just a smidge on those short little buggers!!!!

So ladies... and Gentleman (manscaping is all the rage)MY POINT IS....................... try something new, just for fun. It doesn't have to be permanent. How about you wear some red lipstick or get a new color of nail polish. Do something! It really can be so much fun! I con people into doing sooooooooooooooooo much stuff they would never do! And They love it (most of the time that is)!!! If you listen to me and branch out it might just effect your life in a positive way!!! Hey I am getting my mom off the Blue eyeliner in her water line (that is the wet part between your eyelashes and your eyeball) as we speak... she wants black... STAT!!! She almost 57 and She has worn that blue liner for at least 20 years (I hope not 40)..... If she is willing to change you all need to find something to make life more exciting!!!!

De-Virginize Your Beauty Regiment!!!!!

Lindsay xoxo (I have to kind bite gossip girl here :)

Meet your new match: Matte

2011-03-22T11:05:00.000-07:00

Here are you 2 Matches... Which one would you choose?

Meet your New Match: Sean

Basic Information

Name: Shimmer-Tastic Sean

Date of birth: Summer of 2000

Occupation: Wrinkle highlighter

Height: From lash line to Brow Bone

Religion: Prays to the Sparkle Gods

In your own words: I was the hit of the high school Proms from 2000-2009. No one could stop me.... I was found at every hot spot in town. Some would say I have hit my peak but I still think I am a cool as heck. Urban decay couldn't get enough of me and still can't... they even put actual glitter in my Bitchin' Shimmer Shadows! Yes, the glitter may have fallen down onto the face causing the "hot mess" look but it was all good cuz the girls were lovin' me! The older ladies took a few rides on the Shimmer Train from time to time but it just wasn't a good match with the age of their eyelids. I just am not into the older crowd. I want to hook up with the 20 something party gals. Let me know if you want me to take you for a spin and give you a look that makes glisten. - Shimer-tastic Sean

Meet you New Match: Matte

Basic Information

Name: Mega Hot Matte

Date of birth: Slid in somewhere in the beginning of 2010

Occupation: Enhances with out distracting

Height: Never too short never too tall (always the perfect match)

Religion: Natural Beautyist

In your own words: I fly under the radar. Kind of a shy type but when I am in a room I pull all the ladies. They don't say..... "wow that is great eye makeup look at that sparkle" they say "wow... you look stunning tonight. I have never seen you look so amazing". They might not know why I am unforgettable but I am. Skin is in this year and it is my time in the limelight! I want everyone to notice the grace and elegance I can bring to any woman. I do not age discriminate. It is time to go hit the town with me and see what I can do for you. -- Mega Hot Matte

It is time to Stop choosing the one with shine factor and pick the one with long lasting appeal...

Here Is why LML Picks Mega Hot Matte!!!

Matte Is all the rage... Pack up your shimmer and store it away until it comes back into fashion and try using mattes this spring and summer. You will get a more natural look that is sure to impress. If you can't go shimmer cold turkey... just use the matte shadows first and highlight your brow bone and corner of your eye with a satin or soft shimmer :) You will look beautiful and it will look like you didn't even try!!!!

xoxo LML

The Smokey Eye by Label Me Lindsay

2011-02-14T19:16:00.000-08:00

Hey Readers... Here is a new video on the smokey eye.... Sorry the camera angle isn't great... I will redo it another time :) Enjoy

Why Tint?

2011-01-28T18:02:00.000-08:00

Eyelash/Eyebrow tinting is a service that falls under many people's radar. It is so easy to use mascara and pencil in your brows daily that we forget that there is a more permant solution. Those of my readers who have thick dark lashes and brows need not apply.... but you might know someone who faces the blonde hair dilema. All of us "Fake Blondes" don't have to worry either beause we have dark brows and lashes. I don't even know what my real hair color is, since I have been dying my hair since the 6th grade! Ill post that story at the end of the blog just for those people who are curious as to why I started dying my hair so young :)

Back to the tinting (I am the queen of shinny objects... always on a tangent)

If you have blonde lashes you notice a drastic difference in the apperance of your lashes when you put mascara on. You look at yourself all day with mascara, so when you get home and wash off your makeup you have light lashes staring back at you, you don't even feel like yourself. In some cases those with light lashes might shy away from others seeing them with no makeup. I know this because, many of my clients share with me their thoughts and feelings on beauty on a daily basis.

Solution: get your Tint ON Girl!!!! (or guy, I am not going to discrimate)

It only takes 10-20 minutes. It is going to save you time putting on your makeup in the morning. You wont have to coat every single lash perfectly with mascara or worry about getting all the way down to the root. You wont have to worry about penciling in both eyebrows exactly the same. They will already be penciled in. AND>>>>>>>>>> huge bonus: when you don't have makeup on you will feel like you have mascara and brow pencil on. You just might feel more confident being makeupless!

Here is the process for Lash Tinting.....

Eye pads are put under the bottom lashes to stop the tint from staining under your eye, the tint is applied, it processes and it is taken off. That is it! It can sting for a couple minutes but it is worth it. It is not "hair color" it is a vegetable dye. That is why it lasts between 3-5 weeks instead of the full lifespan of each eyelash.

Here is a photo of the tint processing......

What a difference a tint makes:)

Again... I always tell readers.... do your own research! Look it up, see if it could be something for you:) Ask me questions if you have any!!!!

**** Story

Hair Color at age 11:

Around age 10 my blonde hair from childhood started to turn. It turned very quickly! I went from blonde to brown hair in a matter of a year or two. My mother (if you know her you know her this will make so much sense) wasn't having any of that! She remembered when she was 18 she used Sun-In to lighten her hair, must of slipped her mind that it turned her hair ORANGE!!!!! We sprayed it on and blow dryed it. It got a little lighter and it, for sure, turned MY hair orange! Her best friends sister was a hairstylist in Burbank. We took drive out there and had my orange hair "fixed" (this was all part of her plan, I swear! hahahahaha). Instead of my hair being lighter than brown, it was White Blonde! We all loved it! I have been Blonde ever since. I did dye my hair dark once and boy did I learn my lesson. It lasted a full two days of me crying! I look awful as a brunette. Orange hair at 11 turned into a lifetime blessing:) Love you MOM! Thanks you for always letting me be creative and girly!!!! It gave me the tools to have an awesome adult job!...

Okay, one more story about my mom.......

I always had a fascination with makeup and high heels. I think that is why I wear so much makeup and have worn heels almost everyday since 9th grade! When I was about 5 or 6, I went snooping under the sink where, I knew, my mom kept the curling iron. I pulled it out, hid in the living room behind a big chair and plugged it in. I waited for it to heat up and went to work. I curled a few tendrils and then lost grip of the iron. It hit my wrist and gave it quite the burn. Instead of crying or screaming, because I knew I would be in big trouble, I quietly went into the bathroom, put back the curling iron and found a cartoon band aid to put on the burn. A few minutes later when I was talking with my mom, she asked "Why is there a band aid on your wrist, Lindsay?" I responded with "Mom, I wasn't using the curling iron behind the chair!" I was caught, "RED HAND-BURNED"! Instead of being mad, she asked if I was okay. After I told her I was fine and she checked out how much damage I had done, she laughed. Then she took me in the bathroom and taught me how to use the curling iron the safe and correct way. That is what kind of mom I have, an awesome one! I give all the credit for helping me find the woman I am today!

Lindsay

Video Blog: False Lashes

2011-01-28T15:02:00.000-08:00

Bumble & Bumble: Prep

2011-01-24T18:27:00.000-08:00

When you have thin, fine or easily tangled hair what do you do?

Rich conditioners can be too heavy for this hair type. It is hard to find a good product that will not make your thin hair look stringy and greasy. I have always had fine hair and have always been faced with the choice: healthy/flat hair or damaged/voluminous hair? I would always stick with the later, of course!!! Who wants flat healthy hair, as if! ha ha. I loved Moroccan oil at first! It made my hair really healthy and smooth but it came with some down sides. The oil made my hair too slick to create volume and I felt like I need to wash my hair daily. I gave up on a detangler that would not weigh my hair down. UNTIL>>>>>>>>>>>>

I went to get my hair extensions blended in last month and my stylist sprayed a mild scented product in my hair. I asked what it was and he explained that it was a light detangler with many added benefits. He categorized it as a hair "foundation", which I thought was very interesting. It is a foundation to all the other products I put into my hair after. It was only $18 so I decided to purchase it. If I hated it I would only be out 18 bucks. No big deal. I gave it a month, I don't want to tell everyone to try something if I have only tried it once!!!! Well..... After one month.....I LOVE IT. I wash my hair, I towel dry, spray it on, comb my hair and blow dry. It is amazing. Having all this fake hair in my head makes everything tangle much more than normal so it is awesome for hair extensions. I have noticed my hair looks healthier and smoother without sacrificing body and volume. Big bonus... I don't have to wash my hair everyday ...... and ........It has been a month and it barely look like I have made a dent in the bottle! You only need a few sprays!

After my review I looked at B&B's website to read their description and this is how it reads:

Prep: a must for fine to normal hair: this nutrient-rich detangler reveals texture, enhances the performance of styling products and quickly refreshes already styled hair without weighing it down.

Check it out if you have fine hair!!!! or extensions;)

-LML

Mission: Gel Nail Polish

2011-01-10T13:53:00.000-08:00

With my job I can NOT have FAKE nails (all of you know I love anything Fake and have had fake nails since I was 13 years old :) ha ha) For the past 2 years I have hated having stubs for nails. What I hated even more than having stubby nails, is having stubby nails that chip in ONE DAY!!!! Can we say: White Trash!?!?! I have tried a million ways to avoid this problem. Nothing works. My good friend, Melina, had some rockin' nail polish and I was totally digin' it! She said it was "Gel Polish". What, the heck, is gel polish? Well over the next months "Gel Polish" was a buzz word! I was hearing people talk about it left and right.

There can't be a beauty treatment I haven't tried at least once.

Mission:accepted!

I had to research my assignment...

Here is the skinny on "Gel Polish".
1. Can last over 2 weeks!
2. Doesn't damage your real nails
3. Shinny for the full 2 or more weeks
4. you soak it off to have it redone
5. The price is around $30 (may be cheaper to not have manicure with it)
6. It takes a little longer than a regular manicure
7. not as many color choices (but there is an OPI version & it is becoming so popular that will change)
8. You get to leave the nail salon with completely dry nail polish
9. Great alternative to acrylic
10. Normally it is not done on the feet (nail polish always lasts a long time on the toes anyway)

I had been dying to get it for the last couple of months but hadn't been able to find a minute to get it done between work, work, work & a social life. Finally... I entered the nail salon

I choose "You Don't Know Jacques" by OPI AXXIUM because I knew I loved that shade in their normal nail polish. The Gel is in a little pot not a normal nail polish bottle and has a much thicker consistency. (note: this color turned out a little lighter than the original nail polish)
Bellow are my nails before she started.....

Manicure Time at the Nails Boutique & Spa in Long Beach. click here to read their Yelp reviews...

After the manicure came a clear gel base. I was instructed to place my hand under the light for a few minutes.

Then the first coat of the AXXIUM Gel Polish was painted on the with another bake under the UV light....

Coat #2 & the light (you can see why it took longer than expected)

Then a clear top coat... of course, don't forget the light...

Little wipe with alcohol and .....

And I was done!!! Plus instead of a hand massage I got a shoulder massage (now that was the best part!!!!)

It has been a week since I got it done and my nails still look great! I have a horrible job for having pretty hands... all the spray tanning solution, lash tint, wax & glue guns.... but I think this is the answer for me. I can now have nice nails for a couple weeks with out having to have FAKE nails or chipped polish! Thank you Melina for filling me in and I hope this blog filled a couple more people in!!!!

Mission: Complete

Lindsay

Obagi C-Serum

2011-01-03T15:44:00.000-08:00

So My skin was not on its game last month. I was not happy with my 27 year old aging skin because it wasn't looking like my 17 year old beautiful young skin. I am noticing dark spots of hyperpigmentation and areas that were not as smooth as I remember!!!!!! I know it is only going to get worse but I need to do what I can now to keep it looking its best.

My friend Carrie who is 37 and on the healthy skin bandwagon with me (of course we also keep up on our botox ;) ) had been looking fantastic. Now how can that be.. her skin is glowing and she is 10 years older than I. So I asked what the heck was up with her skin. She replied "I am using that Obagi C serum". Dang IT!!!! I had a bottle of that sitting in my medicine cabinet for the past 6 months and haven't touched it!!! Then I remembered how great it made my skin look!!!!!!!!!!!!

So I started using the 20% (highest dose of L-abcorbic Acid) about a month ago then I ran out of my old bottle and had Jan get me the 10% w/ 4% Hydroquinone (a bleaching ingredient so if you are not it to that idea just get the basic C-serum) ...Look at the difference:)

I tend to have dry skin so I love that this is an oily product. That is what makes my skin glow along with the exfoliation of the serum. I use it under my makeup in the morning. If you have oily skin you might not love it as much as I do :( so I would suggest you use it at night and wash it off in the morning. So you get great results but you don't look shinny throughout the day.

How could I have forgotten about it!!!! And every person that I know who uses it is equally in love with it.... what is my problem! ha ha ha

Check out the Obagi Website and research it. Click here I think it is a good idea for people to look into what they are buying instead of just trusting someones experience :)

Catch.....You have to get it from a Doctor or a Medical Spa... Look on their website to see where it is sold near you. You don't have to get a prescription for it but it is dispensed at medical facilities where you have to sign a consent form etc....

Or My Botox Lady Jan can also Get it for you at her place.

It is an awesome product and well worth the cost... it can range from $70-$100 a bottle depending on where you get it and what strength.

I am so glad Carrie reminded me of it. I am the type that goes in and out of regimes so I can't fall off the Obagi C Serum bandwagon again!!!

-Lindsay

Wilaine & Jason's Wedding

2010-12-04T12:17:00.000-08:00

I met Wilaine in 2006 during my first season of wedding makeup. I was still getting the hang of doing large groups for weddings and loving it. Wilaine was a Bridesmaid in Cyril's wedding and contacted me this year for her own wedding, four years later. What a breath of fresh air she is! Everything was so positive and fun working with her. Between the wedding horror stories she went through on her journey and creating her wedding look we really got to know each other and had a blast.

I did her hair and makeup for her engagement photo shoot a few months back and here is how it turned out.

After the engagement shoot was done we planned for her big day. Since she was wearing all white and her Bridesmaids dresses were eggplant we decided to throw some purple into her eye makeup to give it a pop of color and tie her in with the rest of the Bridal Party. We choose to leave the Bridesmaids makeup more neutral so it didn't look too matchy-matchy.

The getting ready process was very entertaining. No one was happy about waking up at 6am but everyone was an amazing sport! 10 Ladies to get ready by 1pm. With two assistants in tow I was ready to tackle this task. Everything went according to plan. There was even a time when the Mother's of the Bride & Groom and a Grandmother had a dance party in the room with the ipod crankin'. There was no tension, no stress and Wilaine even said "I feel like I am getting ready for someone else's wedding" because the idea of HER being a Bride hadn't kicked in yet.I was impressed with her photographer from the second I saw this photos from the engagement shoot.

Jen O'Sullivan Boutique Wedding Photography

Jen was friendly, professional and punctual. She came early and was a great director for the girls with out coming off bossy. She knew what needed to happen and made it happen with ease. You can tell Jen loves what she does! Wilaines wedding was on Nov. 27Th and I received the photos from Jen on Dec. 4Th. This is amazing. Most of my Brides do not get as quick a turnover on their pictures. Jen is based out of Beverly Hills. Check out how great the photos turned out.

The Flowers were very beautiful. I loved all the different shades of purple involved in the bouquets. What stuck out to me the most about the florist was the attention to detail. Instead of bringing the bouquets in jars, handmade containers were made with creative tags. They almost look like center pieces. The Florist is Lola Flowers

After all the vendors came together with Wilaine to make her special day just the way she wanted we were left with one happy bride:) Thanks Wilaine for letting me be part of your special day!!!

-Label Me Lindsay

The "Sweatpants Funk"

2010-11-26T16:24:00.000-08:00

Being in my line of work I see it all. My job has been, for years, to make each one of my clients feel like a million bucks. Your Wedding Day is a day you want to look more beautiful than everyone in the room. So what about the rest of your life? Do you feel beautiful everyday? Because, to be honest, I sure don't! Even when you see, what you think to be, the most beautiful woman who walked the face of this earth there is still underlying insecurity in her own mind. I have yet to meet a woman that wouldn't change anything about herself. Sometimes the most boastful women happen to be the most insecure.

It is extremely hard in our society to feel like you meet the criteria of a a sexy woman. When all is stripped away, what is left? No makeup, hair pulled back, grungy clothes, over worked, tired and broken. Many women feel like this every once in a while (even the supermodels). The days you wake up and don't want to put on your makeup or get out of your sweats! Those days can be a great way to recharge. It is easy for "those days" turn into "those weeks", "those months" or even "those years". You forget what it is like to get dressed up and feel amazing. At that point.......... you NEED to bring your sexy back! Get out of that funk and feel hotter than hell!

So how can you do that? Definitely not buying an outfit that is too small that you will fit into when you loose 10 lbs. It is about finding things that make you feel great right now. This blog is dedicated to those in a funk who want to climb out and dominate the day! We have to jump start the "Hot Tamale Train" people!

I am not saying that being your best solely depends on your outward appearance. I think beauty runs deep. But, when I feel good about my outsides I am much more productive, confident and open to new things. All, of which, better my insides as well. It is really easy for us, as women, to hate on ourselves when we are in that "Sweatpants Funk". Remember, a lack of self confidence can take a toll on our inner beauty sometimes. NO HATERS ALLOWED!!!

Every woman has the potential to feel and look like a their own 200%.

Here are some easy ways to feel hot in one day:

1. Workout - it feels good to get your endorphins going. If you are like me and hate working out: take a dance class, clean the house, take a walk or something that gets your heart rate up (be creative :) haha). You will be happy you did.

2. Buy a new outfit- get something that you can't wait to put on when you get home. Make sure it fits and shows off your best asset.

3. Get your nails done- go for the extra long massage. It feels good to be pampered. Try something outside the box (i.e. red, sparkles, long & fake)

4. Get a wax- clean up your brows or anywhere else you have unwanted and un-sexy hair!

5. Take a bubble bath- without your cell phone (I am so addicted to my blackberry so that is the hardest part) light a candle and stay in there longer than you might normally bathe.

6. Exfoliate- get a scrub and scrub the crap out of your skin. Especially your elbows & heels. Soft skin is amazing skin

7. Get a tan- now that it is winter we all feel pasty. If you get bronzed you feel like you lost 10 lbs. and you have an amazing glow. This is at the top of every "feel better" list.

8. Put on fake eyelashes- Who cares if it isn't prom! Thick, long lashes are fun and make your eyes stand out. Shoot, while you are at it put on some darker makeup around your eyes too!!! Smokey is Sexy! (just don't get carried away. We don't want you to look like you just got socked!)

9. Add some longer, thicker hair- If you don't want extensions clip some in. You can clip in hair and feel like a playmate. Everyone loves to have long and think hair from time to time (if you aren't born with it, of course).

10. Wear Heals- this makes legs look longer and sexier! No need to explain further. If you are female get on board.

11. Vitamin B12- This can put you in a feel-better-mood. Do your own research on it. I don't want to tell you to take something because I am not your Doc. but it gets you going in a positive way.

12. Your anti- "sweatpants funk" trick- we are all so different and have different ideas on how to vamp ourselfs up. Add to the list your favorite thing to make you feel your best.

These ladies definitly got out of the "Sweatpants Funk"!!!

Women have been amping up their appearance since the beginning of time. Don't feel bad about it!

Be your best and feel good about it! Take some time for YOU!!!!

-Lindsay

Dry/Spray Shampoo

2010-11-12T15:35:00.000-08:00

I love the way my hair styles when it is dirty! Who feels me on that? Whenever you go get your hair styled with your hairstylist they always say "DON'T WASH IT!"... All those natural oils that are NOT found in freshly washed hair are what makes it style like a sexy bombshell!!! BUT... there is a fine line between good dirty and an oily MESS!!!! If you want to avoid stripping your hair of its natural oils (which daily washing does) with out having a greasy disaster... use DRY SHAMPOO.

It has been around for decades. In the 1970's they had a product called Pssssst!

The can looks old school!!! I have never used this product but if they haven't updated the can I think it might be safe to say there are better technologies out there for spray shampoo.

Many major hair care lines have "their" version of the dry shampoo which many come in the form of a spray powder or powder that is shaken on. It avoid complete boredom I am only going to use an example for each price point.

Bumble & Bumble: found in Hair Salons and Beauty Supply stores

This specific product I like because it comes in different shades from "Blondish" to Black. It is in an aerosol can so it is used by spraying the roots of the hair.

Here is the downside, for those of you who the economy has tightened your purse strings....

It is $35.00 for a 4.4 oz can

For someone like me who uses spray shampoo often this would prob last me a month or two.

On to the next... This product is by Oscar Blandi. It is a dry shampoo you shake on, shake around and shake out.... I have used this product and it works well. It, in my opinion, has somewhat of a strong perfume odor. So if you don't like the smell, it will be with you all day :).

I do like the texture it gives your hair

This price point is $19 for a 2.5 oz bottle. I know that the oz. are less so it isn't cheaper.... but... when it comes in powder form it seems to last longer. I know that might not make sense but that is what I have found. This bottle would probably last me at least 6 Months.

Downside for this ... it says it is "clear" or "colorless" but for those of you with darker hair you have to work much harder at brushing it out.. sometime it can make your hair look grey.

NOW for the grand product finale!!! This is my favorite...

#1 reason it is $7.99 and you can find it at Target, Rite Aid, Walgreen's.... etc.... and sometimes it is on sale for buy one, get one half off so you can get 2 for like $12. It has 4 oz. so it is comparable in size to the Salon brands like Bumble & Bumble.

#2 reason......it comes in a wide range of hair colors. They also have an invisible choice as well (haven't tried it yet).
#3 reason I can camouflage my BIG BAD BROWN roots with it!!!

It is by Salon Graphix and you can find it in the Hair spray aisle sometimes if it isn't there it might be in the shampoo aisle.

Okay so I am holding out on you a little.. There are other options If none of this sounds very exciting or you don't have time to wash your hair and are in a bind there are home remedies.

Most of us blonde's have used baby powder from time to time.. This is made up of cornstarch, a great oil absorber. So you can use baby powder as dry shampoo or make your own dry shampoo at home... look up some recipe's online... some of them include one or more of the following ingredients...

cornstarch, salt, cornmeal, oatmeal, baking soda, almonds, baking powder, flour

Another idea I read about.. let me know how it works... I haven't tried it yet....

is wrapping cheesecloth around a natural bristle brush and brushing your hair with it. The cloth absorbs the oil and dirt out of your hair.

So that concludes my overview on Dry Shampoos... Try some out... fall in love with the great hair it gives you..... wash your hair less and for the blonde's: go longer in between dye jobs!!!

I would love to hear your responses after you try some out so tweet me @labelmelindsay

2010-11-09T10:33:00.000-08:00

This week at Label Me Lindsey…

Halloween was a success! (check the end of this post for new photos) Keep posting your pictures from all your Halloween festivities! I want to see pictures of your custom made costume (made by Label Me Lindsey) as well as others! I need ideas for next year! Also if you have an idea for a Halloween costume, it’s never too early to start brainstorming for Halloween 2011!

The holidays are just around the corner! Label Me Lindsey GIFT CARDS are in the works and should be available soon! Be sure to get that special someone a Label Me Lindsey gift card good for any dollar amount or for any specific service. LML has some great helpers this Holiday Season:) Nothing is more personal than a handcrafted Gift Card....,...

*Gift Card Special: 3 Airbrush Tans for $90 + a 15% OFF one service discount voucher for the buyer.

Halloween Highlights!!!

New entries coming soon:

The benefits of Spray/Dry Shampoo

and

How to Host your own LML Airbrush Tanning/Cocktail Party

Costume Photo shoot w/ Ashley Stonehouse

2010-10-18T17:35:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago my friend and I set up an impromptu photo shoot with her Camera/Eye for photography & some of my Costumes/Makeup ideas. What came from a quick idea turned into an all day project of excitement. My studio looked like a mess by the end of it!!! Then again, all my work spaces and living spaces turn into a mess!!!! I guess creativity breeds disaster!

Back to Ashley... we met in High School through Cheer.... blah blah blah (go Rams!).. but have never worked together creatively before... She is much more prepared than I. I am a fly by the seat of my pants, figure it out, resourceful type and she is organized, plan out the day, bring snacks and props kind of gal. Though we are different, it worked fabulously. Where I suck, she picked up the slack. We scoped out places around my studio that would work a few days before and found some lovely girls to photograph.. (we did brides too but I will blog that at a later time and date. this is about HALLOWEEN!!!!) Here are the Girls, the Costumes, the Makeup & most importantly, the PHOTOS!!! I thought they turned out great!

Ashely went off with each girl while I was making up the next girl. I didn't get a chance to see what she her in action so I was elated when I got to see the photos. Here are some more shots of each girl. (please note: the Cowgirl and the Clown were also Airbrush Tanned by LML)

Dark Angel: Bree

Cowgirl: Katheryn

Clown: Brittany

After the sun went to bed we were done. Costumes Back on the rack and everyone back at home, Ashley and I quickly went through the photos and were very pleased! I really liked that they were artistic yet catalog appropriate. I really look forward to working with her more in the years to come.

It was a really fun day with all us girls!

Makeup+ Costumes+ a ton of glitter and a little Chardonnay= a great day to take pictures!

Ashley's Info
Ashelystonehouse@hotmail.com is her contact information. Do not hesitate to give her a call if you need some great x-mas card photos!!! we all know those are coming up quick!!!

13 Years Later... Makeup @ Homecoming

2010-10-01T13:36:00.000-07:00

I entered high school in the fall of 1997 as a Millikan "Kidette". WOW!!!.. 13 years ago this September.... At Millikan High School in Long Beach. Millikan named their drill team the "Kidettes". With the Mascot being a Ram, "Kidettes" is quite a fitting name :)

I can remember being so excited for my first homecoming!!! High school is a truly once in a life time experience, just like anything you only get the chance to do once. (we are not going to go there with how fun college was hahahaha;) During 1997 homecoming we had wreaths in our hair and smiles on our face as we twirled our flags and danced in our really sexy, full soled, jazz shoes.. boy did I think this was awesome. Looking back the outfits were horrible the dance moves dorky but we did have was fun!

Sophomore year I was on JV cheer and Advanced Dance, Junior year Varsity Cheer and Advance Dance and senior year I was Varsity Cheer Captain and Advanced Dance Director...So I made my way up the ranks. After High School I went to LB State and was on the dance team there while coaching cheer and teaching dance part time at good Ole' Millikan High school. I even worked with the drama kids on the musicals.

So my point is ...13 years later I have come full circle.. I am doing a makeup job for the Kidettes of 2010!!!

I often head up an alumni dance for Varsity Cheer Alumni for homecoming so I get a chance to talk to the MHS Cheerleaders and get to know them every year but I never get the chance to work with the Drill team!!! Now I do!!!!!... So here is what went on..

Their theme for homecoming was "Under the Sea" so the colors were Teal and light Yellow.. I gathered my materials and did a little practice run on myself!!!
I only had an hour and a half to do 23 girls so I had to do a design that I could reproduce 23 times in under 4 min per Kidette. This was something I could do fast and would look good on every skin tone.Had to hold it up to see if it would work on the face :) Yep.. Looks good... so this is what I was going to go off of when I got to Millikan.

At Millikan all the girls were getting ready in Mrs. Wells Room. Mrs. Wells was on Cheer when I was a Kidette my freshman year at Millikan. I can remember her judging the cheer tryouts later that year (that was sooo scary:) So us alumni stick together and love supporting each other!

After setting up I started to "decorate" the girls......

23 Girls later....
I had to go practice with the other Cheer Alumni before the game so we could get our dance together for 1st quarter:) But I was really looking forward to seeing the Kidettes on the Field in a few!Here They are.. I know it is hard to see because they are so far out there.... but.......
They Did such an AMAZING job! Mrs. Wells has made such a huge difference!!!!! So much better then when I was a Kidette!!! I was soooo impressed. I almost cried!!! I am very nostalgic. Not only did they do awesome, they were the sweetest, most kind girls! So welcoming to me and so excited for Homecoming. They were all helping each other out with hair and makeup and so supportive of each other while practicing before the game!

Here are a few more of our getting ready pics!!!

Thanks so much girls for having LABEL ME LINDSAY be a part of your special day!!!! Homecoming 2010 will always be remembered!!

Thinking About Botox?

2010-09-21T17:41:00.000-07:00

Long story short I have been a firm believer in Botox since is was introduced to it when I was 22. It has been great friendship the past five years between me and Mr. Tox. This picture speaks for itself ..... 22 years old (left) vs. 27 years old (right)

(I never thought I would be blogging about Label Me Lindsay's opinion on Botox so I tried to find pictures that looked somewhat similar. Photo on the Left was taken in 2005 and the Photo on the Right was Taken in 2010.)

Many Brides and clients of mine pick my brain on beauty tips and regimens they can follow to look youthful and more beautiful ..... BOTOX is a huge question that comes up with woman. And It is not just woman in their 40's and 50's....... Women in their 20's have definitely been more active in hunting down ways to prolong their youth!

Here is the deal... No matter how much cream I rub on my face, hydroxyacids I use for exfoliation, peels or galvanic facial treatments I get.... it is not going to change my forehead from wrinkled to smooth. I don't care what any anti-aging product commercials tell you that product is not botox in a Bottle.... IMPOSSIBLE.

I know that everyone has apprehensive about Botox BUT.... It is used for many other things in human bodies... It treats muscle spasms and other neurological disorders, hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating), Misaligned eyes and severe neck and back pain to name a few. So this crazy idea to shoot your face muscles with a toxin isn't just used for vanity.

I have had it done quite a number of times.. and not to diss any of the Doc's and RN's but dang sometimes I felt like a caveman forehead... Way too much!!! I couldn't lift my eyebrows for weeks!!! I totally had to cut bangs! It was awful! So not everyone you go to is going to make you look amazing...it is the injector that makes all the difference...Jan Maxson to the rescue!!! This RN has got it going on. Without Fail... No matter where she is working or who she is working on she hits it out of the park. And not just with the botox... These lips are all her (ok so ... maybe a little bit me too!!!! and the juvederm of course ;)).

So the point is.........
It isn't where you go it is who you go to see.

So Today I got my Laser Hair Removal and my BOTOX and I took some pics... check them out (they are only of the Botox I figured no one wants to see my laser treatment!! hahahaha)

Here is Jan....

Here comes the Botox

AHHHH!!!!.... it is TIME!!!!! (and yes I am letting you see me with NO MAKEUP!!!! that is scary all on its own! hahahah)

Alcohol on the forehead

Ready..... Set....... Go!!!

do that about 6 more times in different places and .....

We are done... No More than 5 minutes!!!

and your forehead, frown lines, crows feet... all of them.. gone (disclaimer.. it takes 3-10 days to kick in)!!!

And she has a great trick to raise the eyebrows... ask her about the silver bullets! Don't worry it really doesn't hurt that bad.. It is a tiny needle...so a little pain goes a long way (3-5 months to be exact). You will love it!

So I guess my long story short turned into a long story longer.. oh well..

If you are interested in any of this.. BOTOX, JUVEDERM, Laser Hair Removal, etc.. let Jan know give her a call she works at the Accetta Institute of Cosmetic Surgery In Huntington Beach.. Call her on her cell that way you get her and not a receptionist and she can answer your questions directly! (562) 595-2007. I like to share my tricks with my clients and readers that are interested so one day when you notice some new funny line you will know who can get rid of it!!!!

I honestly don't know what I am going to do one day when she retires since I will only let her touch my face!!! I already have anxiety.

So thanks to Jan... My forehead is smooth, lips are plumped (not too big of course), and my hair is gone!!!

Thank You JAN MAXSON RN!!!!! xoxoxoxoxo... oh and she is funny as heck!! Not only do you get a needle to the face you get a little dose of stand up!

My Favorite Mascara!!

2010-09-14T15:44:00.000-07:00

Don't Spend $30+ on mascara. You are supposed to replace mascara at least once every 3 months if not more often. (I get new mascara once a month) Chanel Mascara is almost $50 a tube after Tax! What a rip off. If you replace that mascara every 3 months that is $200 per year!!!! Save the money and try......

Just go to your local Drug Store and go to the makeup section... Loreal Carbon Black Voluminous. I love, Love, LOVE it!!! It is a little over $7 online at rite aid... and sometimes they have it buy one get one free or buy one get one 1/2 off in store. I stock up when I see those deals! Just go try it and see if you like it too!!! Well worth the investment if you have been spending more at Nordies:)

Label Me Lindsay's New Location!!!

2010-09-13T19:07:00.000-07:00

I have moved on from painting faces in my kitchen and airbrush tanning in my bedroom!!! It is time Label Me Lindsay grew up... After much thought and debate I have moved out and have a permanent studio for all my creative processes. 11140 Los Alamitos Blvd #203, Los Alamitos CA, 90720. I didn't move far, just 1/2 mile from my home. I have it all ready for all my clients and am sooooo excited for everyone to see it. Most of my friends and clients stopped by on Sept 1st to check out my new creative quarters during my open house. Here are a few pictures for the Label Me Lindsay Open House.

Let the Festivities begin
What is better than wine and cute halloween costumes?.... wine costumes & an airbursh tan!!

Welcome to Label Me Lindsay "The Studio"

With Friends from High School

Friends From work

Everyone Networking.. it was great!

Neighbors.....

And teacher's!!!

We raffled off Label Me Lindsay Services and other goodies!!!

Everyone got to check out all Label Me Lindsay has to offer!

So the night ended on a great note and everyone enjoyed the open house! I am so thrilled to have all my friends, family & clients all be a part of this exciting move!

Airbrush Tanning

2010-05-14T16:03:00.000-07:00

Hello Blogger's and blog readers... It has been a while since I last posted. Lots of changes have been happening for Label Me Lindsay over the past months. I have really enjoyed the journey. For starters I have created my business from the ground up. It all started with doing makeup for my friends for prom @ Millikan High in 2000 and I have added things along the way: Hair styling, Hair extensions, Costume design & esthetician services (if you are out of the loop on that one it means: Skin Care Specialist: waxing, facials etc). With more than 70 weddings under my belt and over 200 costumes sold I continue to add to my repertoire.

Years ago while doing makeup at a local tanning salon I was introduced to Airbrush Tanning..... My friend Lisa was amazing at it! When she was away or could not do Airbrush Tan there was no one to fill in...what was she to do... Label Me Lindsay to the rescue! She taught me everything I needed to know about how to create a flawless Airbrush Tan. I did this for her for a couple of years and loved every min of it! Long story short she sold the salon and I went on to do my own thing (remaining close friends of course:)... It is funny how you circle right back to your past....another way of history repeating its self. After dealing with so many brides and girls purchasing my costumes asking me where they could get a great Airbrush tan.. I was perplexed... I don't know anyone who spray tan's as well as Lisa and I! Oh wait... if I only had my own machine! I went around and around about possible ways to airbrush tan my brides... I have a compressor for my makeup airbrush... would that work? could I find a good solution that wont turn my clients orange? How much is this all going to cost me? I did this for 2 years!!!

Fantasy tan was the machine and solution that we used at Lisa's tanning salon. I NEEDED FANTASY TAN!!!!! I called them a few times over the 2 years and finally mustard up the courage to put down the cash to buy the machine!!! And oh boy was it worth it!!!!! There is a reason why people pay 4-6 times more for Fantasy Tan. Their product is amazing. No streaks, no orange, not too tan (is there such a thing as too tan? not to me hahhahaha)

So to keep this short story short I am no offering airbrush tanning and am so excited about it. Not only is it Fantasy Tan, it is Label Me Lindsay doing Fantasy Tan!!!

So for all the brides and tan seekers out there... don't burn in the sun and look like a handbag by age 45 get Bronzed by a professional with out the harmful effects of UVA and UVB...cuz UB.bronzed instead!

Valentine's Day Lingerie

2010-02-08T13:38:00.001-08:00

Go Check out My Label Me Lindsay Lingerie Line at Label Me Lindsay.com .. the Sizes range from 32A to a 36D. All lingerie are unique one of a kind pieces. You will not find duplicates anywhere. This is my first adventure out of "costuming" So I am really excited about it. It is a truly great jumping off point! Please continue to follow my journey and see where it all leads..

New Wedding Pics

2010-02-04T23:55:00.001-08:00

These Pictures are a few shots of the end of my 2009 year. I enjoyed doing so many wedding this past year.. even up to New Years Eve 12/31/2009. I met so many great people as well as reconnecting with old friends who got married in the year 2009. I love being able to grow relationships within my work environment. xoxo to all the Newlyweds of 2009!!!!

Vintage Photoshoot

2010-02-04T23:51:00.001-08:00

Valentine's Day Lingerie

2010-01-13T21:28:00.001-08:00

2009-10-05T13:59:00.001-07:00

Wedding Group Shoot

..... Put together by Diandra Miller.....

View her blog at http://www.diandraann.blogspot.com/

I did makeup and hair for beautiful brides at the photo-shoot

More to come :)

2009-09-28T10:19:00.000-07:00

Hello people... I have been working on some new costume ideas.... I want to share them with you so come to Covet on Second Street in Long Beach this Friday Night and check them out (starts at 6pm) Hope To see u:)

Welcome to My Blog

2009-08-10T13:24:00.000-07:00

My name is Lindsay Fleischmann and I love to be creative...I came into the world dancing and through dance as a child I learned about Makeup (with help from my Mom) and costume design (with help from my Grandmother).... I took it and ran....I have seen girls grow into women through my trade of makeup... doing makeup and hair for prom and years later getting to be a special part of their Wedding Day :) Not only do I do makeup for special, once in a lifetime, events I also get to make some rockin' party costumes... From Alice in Wonderland to Evil Creepy Creatures all my designs are one of a kind....