The Jet-Setter! Holiday Gift Guide 2013

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The Jet-setter is always on the go. She loves to travel and needs beauty products that can simplify her routine while on the go and are easy to pack. All of the products recommended below meet the size limitations set by the TSA. The jet-setter might even be you this holiday season as you travel to see loved ones!

Please note the items in the images below are not to scale with one another.

A.) Slim Sonic Toothbrush (shown in dot pattern)- these toothbrushes are a big hit as a gift. Less bulky than a regular re-chargeable and with a convenient vented lid! The vent prevents the gross mildew-y smell from developing while still protecting the brush head. available in a variety of colors and patterns. Comes with battery and brush head replacement ($16).

B.) Marvis travel toothpaste (shown in strong mint)- these toothpastes are not only travel-sized but they come in quirky flavors like ginger-mint, jasmine-mint, cinnamon-mint, and licorice! They seriously keep your teeth feeling dental clean, and we’re all obessesed ($6)!

C.) Jouer eye crayon in rococo– Just before you land, use this creamy water-proof eye crayon to highlight around your tearducts so you look bright-eyed and bushy-tailed upon arrival! This versatile color can also be used to highlight your brow bone, cupid’s bow, the center of your lower lip (beautiful under gloss!) or smeared over your entire eyelid ($24)!

D.) Truffle Petite Clarity (shown in Lilac/Navy)- We’re seriously obsessed with these pouches if you haven’t noticed. available in a variety of colors, they are TSA- approved to carry on your liquids and are far more durable than your zip-loc baggie. They are easy to wipe clean in case of spills, and we love attaching clips from our key chains to the metal grommet to keep track of them ($32).

E.) Kevyn Aucoin roller ball eyeshadow in topaz- you won’t need to pack any tools to use this eyeshadow–no brush required! Just roll this baby right onto your eyelids and smudge a bit with your finger if desired. voila! Easy to pack, easy to use–we like that! ($29).

F.) Evian travel-sized mineral mist- dry, stale, recycled airplane air leaves us feeling parched. Re-hydrate and wake yourself up by periodically misting your face and/or body with a little evian mist! Also fabulous for cooling off by the pool or on the beach ($8).

G.) Natura Bisse Oxygen Mask- Smear this on in-flight (why not??? Everyone else looks ridiculous with their eye masks and neck pillows!) to keep your skin from becoming lack-luster in-flight. The oxygen helps purify and revitalize the skin to take it from dull to luminous. Everyone will wonder how you look so refreshed after taking the red-eye. (If you’re too chicken, use it in the hotel when you land) ($40).

H.) Facade Waterproof Eyeliner (shown in bombshell)- our eyeliners are super creamy so they glide on easily with out tugging or skipping across the skin but they dry WATERPROOF which also means they are NAP-proof on long flights! They’re also slim and easy to pack. You have about 60 seconds after application to smudge them out and create a lovely smokey effect ($22).

I.) Lipsmart- this hydrating lip treatment nourishes lips and plumps them without irritants that sting! Keep your lips moist in even the most severe weather conditions so lipstick glides on smoothly–or use alone instead of gloss ($30)!

J.) Jouer mini luminous moisture tints (come in a 4 pack) – What an awesome idea! minis of jouer’s fabulous luminous moisture tint formula make traveling easy–it provides a sheer (but slightly buildable) coverage, moisture, and an SPF 20 all in one! Plus they are so cute in their teeny tiny squeeze tubes! Also great for stashing in your purse or gym bag ($20).

If you let us know you are purchasing a gift–we would be happy to gift wrap the item for you or put it in a gift bag with ribbon, complimentary!

Stay tuned for the sporty girl gift guide next!…

 

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Casual Chic on Campus

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You have class across campus in about 30 minutes, and you can barely pull yourself from your bed after last night’s cram-session (or party…or both?). You don’t have much time, you are willing to put in minimal effort—but you want to look fresh and pulled-together in class. You never know who you’re going to meet and when, so having that edge can give you extra confidence during a sorority rush event, or even introducing yourself to that cute guy in Economics…

So here’s the deal…you want to look fresh, polished, but EFFORTLESS too…you don’t want to look like you’re trying too hard. And frankly–do you even have time to try “too hard?”

Use your study skills and you may just stand out for all the right reasons!:

• PRIORITIZE
• Multi-task
• Keep it simple.
• Organize it.

Prioritizing your beauty routine:

You’re not accepting a golden globe…you’re just going to an 7:30 AM Calc lecture… so we aren’t putting on every stitch of makeup you own. What is REALLY important to you? Do you feel naked without mascara? lipstick/gloss? You know how people will ask if there was “one makeup product you couldn’t live without, what would it be?” Mine is concealer…so make sure the 1 or 2 must-haves are the first things you put on!

I would say that lipstick, mascara, concealer, and eyeliner are probably the top answers to that question….so here are some of my faves (and why they are great for going to class)

1.) Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer by IT cosmetics. A little goes a LONG way and can cover blemishes or under-eye circles in a snap. Has a really realistic-looking finish so you don’t look cake-y. Having a bad skin day? Mix a smidge extra into your usual tinted moisturizer or foundation for added coverage.

2. Diego Dalla Palma Semi-Permanente Mascara. Volumizes lashes like nobody’s business. Waterproof because it has to last all day, and even possibly through your afternoon nap between classes.

3.) Facade waterproof eyeliners. Uber creamy so they glide right on without tugging your skin. Available in 10 shades (3 of the most popular are shown above). Dries waterproof so it will last all day without smudging.

4. (A)  Jouer SPF 15 Lip Sheers. These lip colors glide on as smooth as silk leaving behind just a kiss of sheer color, and protecting your lips from the sun. Every single color looks effortless and suits many skin tones. And if you use one of these in lieu of lipgloss you won’t have to constantly un-stick your hair from your lips every time there’s a slight breeze between classes!

 

4 (b) Lipsticks by Paul & Joe. Every single one of these contains a lip treatment to keep your lips soft. ALSO won’t stick to your hair like gloss. The lipstick is sold seperately from the case so you can choose a cute pattern or design you like. Then you can buy another lipstick to refill it when you’re ready!

Multi-Tasking products will swoop in and cut your time in half!:

Just as in other areas of your life, multi-tasking with your makeup will make you WAY more efficient. Choose products that you can use for more than one use and you will stream-line your collection–letting you get out the door way faster!

1. Use a tinted moisturizer or “BB Cream”. More than just providing a little simple color, these products cover uneven pigment in the skin while TREATING it to improve. So instead of applying moisturizer and then foundation separately you get both steps in one foul swoop! We like the Sensual Skin Balm from Kevyn Aucoin, and the Jouer Matte Moisture Tint for great moisture with moderate coverage. Plus the convenient squeeze tubes make it easily portable in your bag. For less coverage and a more dewy look plus MAJOR skincare benefits AND a sunscreen, we’re obsessed with Natura Bisse Cure Sheer Cream. (The one from Jouer also has a sunscreen built in, and comes in a luminous formula as well!)

2. Scout out products that you could use for color in more than one place! We like the tints AND the highlighters from Jouer for this exact purpose! You can pick 1 or 2 of your faves and smear on lids, lips, and cheeks with a finger for a quick pick-me-up anywhere! What makes them EVEN cooler is that they can slide and lock together or clip back-to-back, so you can keep them organized/together but also customize the colors you want! We LOVE their tints in petal, whisper, peony, and honeysuckle for a fresh pop of color that you could use on lips and cheeks, and ADORE the highlighter in champagne to smear along cheekbones for a luminous POP and to spread across lids for a gorgeous nude shimmer!

3. If you like, try a curling mascara so you don’t have to curl THEN apply mascara. We love Kevyn Aucoin The Curling Mascara. It isn’t waterproof, but it DOES have pretty great staying power. So if you prefer NOT to do a waterproof mascara and/or want the added benefit of a curl while applying your product. This is the mascara for you!

Keep it Simple:

Keep in mind that you do not need to wear every stick of makeup you own to class. You want to look fresh and effortless–NOT overdone. If your goal is to get out the door fast, this is NOT the time to blend 5 eyeshadows together! Heck, you can even SKIP eyeshadow all together! (We won’t tell anyone–pinky swear!) Remember to PRIORITIZE what you feel is most important, but to still keep the steps themselves simple!

 

 1. Try a roller loose shimmer eyeshadow from Kevyn Aucoin so you can simply roll a great color straight onto your lids, and use your finger to blend it out in the blink of an eye! We LOVE the colors Rose Quartz (pictured), Topaz, and Citrine for pretty shimmery nude tones. (The Deeper Lapis, Jade, and Amethyst jewel tones will be great going into fall, though!)

2.) Try a CRAYON eyeshadow from Jouer! WHAT!? These things are FAB. They glide on with a gorgeous creamy consistency, but have the power to really last! Scribble to your heart’s content and blend with your finger or a brush. We LOVE Rococo (soft nude) and Baroque (metallic taupe) for a sexy day look. Stash Abstract in your bag if you want to INSTANTLY up the ante for a night out after study hall! 😉

3.)Instead of keeping track of a powder compact and mirror, stash powder papers in your bag! Just press the pink side of the paper to your face and watch as it absorbs oil and leaves behind the sheerest veil of translucent powder!

4.) Don’t have time for mascara? Just CURLING your lashes makes a humongous difference, and only takes a couple of seconds! We can’t get over what a great job The Eyelash Curler from Kevyn Aucoin does. The wide mouth gets even the teeniest of lashes near the corners of eyes–so you get an instant lift!

 Organize it!:

All the best products in the world won’t do you any good, if you can’t find them quickly!  Try containing everything in a TRUFFLE Petite Clarity Pouch! We can’t get enough of these things (Senior staff artist, Kate, has about FOUR of these in her purse as we speak). These things are great because they are easy to wipe clean, and since they are clear you can see exactly what’s in it…no more searching for what you need! (Kate has hers color coded…pink has makeup….blue has pens/notepad/coupons, nude has pain reliever, tampons, first aid items, gum, etc…)

All of the above items can be found in our store located in Houston’s Uptown Park. Please feel free to stop in our store and take a peek around, or call to order any of the products listed above! We are always happy to help!

Facade Holiday Gift Guide 2012

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Stumped on what to get your finicky friends this Christmas? We have LOADS of fun trinkets and toys for any fashionable woman!

Worried about getting her the right color? The following list of items would be flattering on any coloring, suitable for any skin type, and if it’s available in a variety of colors and you choose one she doesn’t like–it is easily exchangable!

Upon request, we are more than happy to wrap any gift with gorgeous paper and a silk bow free of charge, OR to create goodie bags with a printed cellophane bag, sparkly filling, and topped with a silk bow. Absolutely free of charge to our valuable customers!

Still nervous?
We have gorgeous gift certificates available in any denomination! Does your friend already shop here? Have us look up her favorite lip stick, eyeliner, or mascara for a little tangible treat to go along with it!

Facade Waterproof eyeliners in best-selling colors BARDOT (black) or LIDO (deep teal) $22 each

Everyone’s lashes could use a little lift! $20 gets a trust worthy lash curler AND one replacement pad.

IT Cosmetics “Hello lashes” Mascara, $20. Has a lash growth serum, a primer, and a semi-permanant tint all in one! Plus the revolutionary shaped wand helps you seperate your lashes as you apply! (A Cute goodie bag could contain this, and one of each the above lash curler and waterproof eye pencil for a nice little theme!)

V Beaute IT KIT, $165, houses 5 skin essentials in a convenient travel kit. The formula is great for all skin types including the most sensitive. Every product is gluten free, paraben free, artificial color and fragrance free. 

The SlimSonic Toothbrush, $16, is great for travel and is available in a variety of prints and colors.  

Our Vanity Organizer, $75, conveniently stores all her beauty essentials. From Brushes, to compacts, to concealers and balms. The interior zip-up pouch is removable and can be carried seperately. 

A Clarisonic Mia,  $129, is available in a variety of colors and has a great oscillating brush to clean the skin removing built up oils, accumulated dead skin cells, daily pollutants, and makeup for a deep clean. Great for travel, comes with a charger!

The Glam Glow Mud Mask helps tighten and tone the skin, with purifying kaolin clay and major antioxidant power, it is great for every skin type to give that gorgeous glow revered by Hollywood elite! A Full-size is $69, or stash a mini in her stocking or gift bag for just $24!

The Tassi, $15, keeps your hair contained and out of the way while you wash your face, use a mask, or put on your makeup! It’s unique design prevents you from accidentally creasing your hair by putting it up with bands or clips. Also great to use when getting massages or facials! Try pairing this with a Glam Glow Mini as a fabulous “facial in a bag” gift! Sweeten the pot for close friends with a Clarisonic!

Paul & Joe Eye Shadow and Lip Balm Set, $60 contains essentials for sexy shimmering holiday eyes, and barely there pretty pink lips. The seemingly bright balm is actually quite sheer, and the eyeshadows can be used either dry or damp to create any look. 

A Beauty For Real Light Up Lip Gloss Trio, $49 can be given to one friend, or broken up and given to a few! $17 cheaper than buying three of these glosses individually. Available in four different sets of trios.

Rubis tweezers are THE greatest tweezer made. With a classic slant tip and amazing precision you can get even the shortest most stubborn hairs with ease, $45. Lipsmart, $30, provides moist plumpness for your lips. Our clients buy 2 and 3 at a time because their friends, sisters, etc “borrow” them and never give them back! It doesn’t tingle to plump–I like to think of it as taking your skin cells from raisins back to grapes–basically it fills each skin cell with more water molecules for natural plumpness. Great for anyone! 

Belle Fleur candles have gorgeous presentation in a beautiful gift box with their own box of matches. They have fabulous holiday scents including Kyara Clove, Neroli Pine, and Bergamot Cedar ($48 each) or you can get a mini of each scent in a trio set for $75.

Natura Bisse Spa HAND SILK, $35. This Long-wearing hand cream will really last. It absorbs well, but also leaves a great moist feeling behind–so you don’t feel like you constantly have to reapply. SPF15 and a nice light scent make this a great gift for men and women. The tube is small enough to fit in a purse, or fit in a bed-side drawer. Pair in a gift bag with a nail file and a cute polish for a sweet little “manicure in a bag!” gift.

March issue of PaperCity features interview with Corinne Williams!

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We are thrilled to share that the owner of Facade, Corinne Williams, was interviewed for a piece in the upcoming issue of PaperCity! PaperCity is a local publication available free in Houston with articles about fashion, trends, events, and Houston society.

Here’s your sneak peek of the interview! You can pick up a copy of PaperCity here at Facade or at several other local businesses throughout Houston!

Want the products Corinne mentions?

Bye Bye Undereye from IT Cosmetics is $25 for a tube that will last you at LEAST 3 months. Bye Bye Pores also from IT Cosmetics is $25. These products are absolute MUST-HAVES as far as we’re concerned! The entire concept behind IT Cosmetics are products that look realistic even on High Definition television. If it’s good enough for that, it’s good enough for us!

Beauty For Real Cream Blushes, $30. We sell the “Beauty For Real” collection too! Each of these creamy blush compacts have two colors in them. In a beautiful dusty rose tone with a soft highlight color called “Get Lit/ In the Pink” and a gorgeous bronze color with a gold highlight called “Goldrush/After glow”. We recommend Using the pink and/or bronze on the apple of your cheek, and either of the highlight colors on the tops of cheekbones for a beautiful, dewy glow. The bronze/gold colors will be beautiful in the upcoming spring/summer months!

ERA spray foundation, $55, by Classified Cosmetics comes in a variety of colors, provides great coverage that looks like real skin, and contains skin-loving ingredients to soothe and heal sensitive or blemish-prone skin. Plus it’s WATERPROOF so you can dance all night long even in Houston’s high humidity and know that your look will last!

LIPSMART, $30, is a beautiful hydrating lip plumper. Old plumpers basically used ingredients they KNOW will irritate your lips to the point they swell–which accounts for the extra volume they provide. It’s usually not harmful–most companies use products like peppermint extract, but it IS irritating. Lipsmart, on the other hand uses ingredients that encourage water retention on a cellular level. Over time, the skin cell swells to accommodate the extra water molecules giving you plump, luscious lips without the sting!

Paul & Joe Beaute 001B Bronzer, $40, is beautiful for paler complexions. It doesn’t have any sparkle in it, and lends a soft beautiful warmth that never looks heavy or dirty.

Facade Natural Touch Foundation, $50, is Corinne’s liquid version of the ERA spray foundation. Great for girls intimidated by the spray application. This formula also feels a little lighter once on and therefor feels better on less oily skins than the spray foundation. It too, is a waterproof formula.

 

 

 

Facade Waterproof Eyeliners, $22. These are THE best eyeliner pencils for lining the inside membrane of the eye HANDS-DOWN. Available in 10 stunning shades that really last! When the nights over and you’re ready to remove, just use a waterproof eye makeup remover like “In An Instant” from Ilona or vaseline works very nicely too!