Where does one begin? This year’s #FNO promises to be off the charts, chain, and whatever else the kids are saying to imply absolute out-of-this-worldness!

I swear I am practically crossed-eyed trying to figure out which #FNO festivities I will grace with my chocolate-y presence.

Not one to be selfish, I am sharing the #FNO love with you. Below please check out invites to some of the hottest #FNO events going down this Friday. Also click HERE, HERE, and HERE for previous posts that include #FNO options.

1…2…3…HAVE AT IT!

Jenna Leigh Lingerie

Hourglass Cosmetics (The new mascara is a MUST try. TRUST me!)

Vera Wang

Teen Vogue and ASOS.com

Michael Angelo’s Wonderland Beauty Parlor and Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (a TTB fave!)

JCPenney and Charlotte Ronson

SpaceNK (another TTB fave!)

#NYFW

#FNO

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics has a new Manhattan address and ThisThatBeauty’s got the exclusive on their new digs!

Known for their cult-like following of lip tar worshipers, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics is a personal favs and professional MUST HAVE for my makeup kit! In a nutshell, as a brand, they “just get it”. OCC is fresh, energetic, smart, and fiercely innovative. So when the opportunity presented itself to be the first member of press to tour OCC’s new NYC digs — I squealed!

Upon arrival at OCC Manhattan, I was warmly greeted by OCC CEO and Founder David Klasfeld. OCC’s airy Manhattan location offers both retail and dedicated workshop space for airbrush training. The black and white decor of OCC Manhattan sharply contrasts against the vibrant palette of OCC loose colour concentrates, lips tars and balms, and nail lacquers proudly displayed throughout the space. The touchable textures and captivating colors make it nearly impossible to resist swatching shades on the back of your hand. I double dog dare you to not touch! When I visited with OCC I was in between appointments so I couldn’t get all touchy feely with the goods, but David promised I could return for an OCC product play date! *SQUEAL*

David Klasfeld is always a gracious sweetheart and gives ThisThatBeauty exclusive dish on upcoming collections. Did you see my recent twitpic (to the right==>)of the exclusive limited edition Lip Tar – Indashio. Its available TODAY! VH1 (CLICK HERE) and NY Style Times (CLICK HERE) are all abuzz about Indashio Lip Tar!

During my visit David shared more exclusive dish on OCC products in the works that will blow your mind. For now my lips are sealed (David made me pinky swear:)) but stay tuned for complete deets….I promise it’s worth the wait!

If you’re in the NY area or planning a trip soon, add Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics to your list of beauty filled pit stops. Their new NYC location is centrally located and easily accessible via subway. If you enjoy a nice brisk walk, OCC is just a short distance from New York Penn Station.

Treat yourself to the OCC experience. If you’ve yet to have and hold their products, prepare to be blown away!

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics
121 West 27th Street – Suite 1200
NY, NY 10001
212-675-2572
info@occmakeup.com
www.occmakeup.com
Twitter @occmakeup

My new found love for red lipstick cannot be contained. When it comes to celebrity glamour, a fiercely fiery red lip is nothing new. But for the everyday gal about town, a red lip is a big deal. And I’m not talking about a toned down see-through sheer red tint (while that’s nice at times). I’m talking true, bright, festive red! The kind of red that commands the attention of the entire room (in a good way…not in an, “OMG, who’s that whore for hire” – type of way.

Prior to my encounter with the breathtakingly beautiful Poppy King (creator of Lipstick Queen) I never fancied myself to be the red lipstick type. I gave up on wearing red a long time ago. The wrong red has a strange way of aging you. Also, as a woman with rather full lips (au natural, baby!) I’ve always felt the need to shy away from too much color/attention the lips.

So back to Poppy King…earlier this year I had the privilege of working with Poppy King on the launch her latest collection, Chinatown. While spending time with Poppy, I decided to try HER signature color. Oh what the heck…”when in Rome”, I thought to myself. I have to admit, I was a little self conscious at first. How dare I think I can wear red??? After applying the lipstick I went up to Poppy and asked her thoughts. And in her lovely Australian accent she responded, “Ohhh, its gorgeous on your darling”. SO there! My red lip is Poppy King approved!

Ever since that day I have been absolutely smitten with red.  Not one to leave well enough alone, I set forth a quest to uncover more great reds! I think you will be very pleased with the gorgeous range of reds out there. So without further ado, here’s your ThisThatBeauty approved list of great reds!

I hope you fall in love with one or two:)

Lipstick Queen Red Sinner - This is the red that started it all.

And when I tell you I wore this puppy everywhere…I WORE IT EVERYWHERE…

Going on a coffee run, where’s my Red Sinner…

Running errands, where’s my Red Sinner…

I need a new facebook profile pic, where’s my Red Sinner…

At a Kiss New York Makeup event, where’s my Red Sinner?

Hanging out with Academy Award nominee Taraji Henson (not really…just a photo op), where’s my Red Sinner….
Pal-ing aroung with RuPaul, where’s my Red Sinner…

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More Reds to love….Here’s ThisThatBeauty’s run down of amazing reds that have captured my heart and lips. Here’s to hoping you find your perfect red!

Smashbox Skybox

This three color palette offers the coverage of a lipstick with the shine of a gloss. The color to the far right, “deep red”, creates a beautifully bold and fiery pout.

Three Custom Color Specialists Lipstick in Rosie The Riveter

Rosie The Riveter is from Three Custom Color Specialists “A Century in Red” lip palette. The collection showcases some of the most stunning Reds of our time. Rosie The Riveter is a 1940′s inspired rich blue-red (available in the palette or in a tube)

Smaskbox Photo Finish Lipstick with Sila Silk Technology

The Photo Finish Lipstick collection offers lipsticks in three formulas - cream, shimmer, sheer. The three reds to catch my eyes are all cream formula and very hydrating. Try these three gorgeous reds….

1)Ravishing

2) Lavish

3) Legendary

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in NSFW

OCC Lips Tar in NSFW is ThisThatBeauty’s Recessionista Red! A pin drop is all you need for beautiful red lips. One tube will last a lifetime with product left over to be included in your will…and at $12.50, NSFW screams RECESSIONISTA ALERT!!!

Youngblood Lip Colour in Vixen -

A great mineral based red. Mineral makeup fans rejoice. Youngblood offers  a luxurious, moisturizing lipstick with great staying power. The formula is lanolin-free.

Prescriptives Colorscope Lip color offers two perfect reds!

The formula is extremely and moisturizing. It glides on like a dream!

1)Prescriptives Classic Red

Prescriptives Race Car Red

Smashbox Doubletake Lip Color in Cranberry

This wonderfully warm berry shades comes from the fall collection, Reign. Doubletake Lip Color is a liner and creamy lipstick all in one. The long wear portable stick is chock full of vitamins which help to nourish the lips!

So what do you guys think? Are you gaga for red? Do you see something in this post that appeals to you? Leave a comment. I love hearing from you:)

Felicia

I really really want to gab endlessly about the upcoming show but the mythical sandman is calling my name and ThisThatBeauty sleep (get it? ThisThatBeauty sleep ) is a must.

Below please find details on the upcoming The Makeup Show NYC as well as pics from previous shows. I apologize profusely in advance but the pics will not contain titles..I think y’all can figure it out

• Flawless Beauty – Jon Hennessey
  
• The Perfect Bride – Johnny Lavoy
  
• Camera Ready Makeup – Kathy Aragon
  
• Essential Airbrush – The Art and Science- Orlando Santiago
  
• Beautiful Skin of Color – Deshawn Hatcher
  
• Perfecting the Canvas – Danessa Myricks
  
• Creating the Character – Kate Best
  
• Becoming an Editorial Artist – James Vincent
  
• Working in Fashion – Jon Hennessey
  
• Eve Pearl Beauty – Eve Pearl
  
• Essential Eyes – Danessa Myricks
  
• Focus on Detailing – Daven Mayeda
  

*16 Attendees per hands-on workshop - Space is strictly limited – book today!

DOZENS OF FREE SEMINARS AND FORUMS! 

DIAMOND SPONSOR: 

Make Up For Ever

PLATINUM SPONSOR: 

Temptu Pro

SPONSORS:

Alcone, Crown Brush, Smashbox, On Makeup Magazine

EVENT/MEDIA SPONSORS:

World Bodypainting Festival and Color Mundo

And featuring:

• Adesign
  
• Armour Beauty
  
• Auraline Beauty
  
• Becca Cosmetics
  
• Cosmix School of Makeup Artistry
  
• Crystal Wright Live
  
• Embryolisse
  
• Face Atelier
  
• Frends Beauty Supply
  
• Graftobian
  
• Glo Professional
  
• Hakuhodo
  
• Iredale Mineral Cosmetics
  
• Kissable Couture
  
• Koh Gen Do
  
• Kryolan 
  
• Lash Control
  
• Linda Mason Elements
  
• Lord and Berry
  
• Luminess Air
  
• MAC Cosmetics
  
• Mario Badescu
  
• Mehron
  
• MG Hair and Makeup
  
• Motives
  
• MUAtv.com
  
• Myrabelle 
  
• Naked Cosmetics
  
• Naime’s Beauty Center
  
• National Fiber Technology
  
• Nigel’s
  
• Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics
  
• Parian Spirit
  
• Pencil Me In
  
• PowderPuff Squad
  
• Ramy
  
• The Balm
  
• The Powder Group
  
• TPG Pro
  
• Three Custom Color
  
• Vancouver Film School
  
• Yaby
  
• Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics
  

*check online for the most updated listing