Jessa's 11 Easy Tricks To Simplify Your Makeup Routine

So excited to share this video with all of you! On our recent trip to LA we shot this video with Buzzfeed. Check out my simple and quick tips that you add into your beauty routine ASAP. Oh yeah- and I'm a GIF :) Check it out...

Check out the whole post and all the GIF's here

Natural Eye Makeup: Brands and Buying Tips

Curious about what to buy and what to avoid with your eye makeup?

See my tips at The Daily Green-

PAPERmag.com- "Makeup artist Jessa Blades' Guide To Organic Cosmetics, starring Brooklyn indie-pop lovelies Au Revoir Simone"

Great interview from PAPERmag.com by Rebecca Prusinowski. Photos by Jacqueline Di Milia.

"After years of working in the cosmetics industry, makeup artist Jessa Blades grew sick of sacrificing women's health for the sake of beauty. She ditched toxic brands and formed Blades Natural Beauty in 2008, offering makeup services that use only natural and organic products. Blades also began working as an organic beauty consultant and has since emerged as one of the go-to experts in an eco-beauty movement that's long overdue.
Here Blades gives PAPER a heads-up on toxic cosmetics to steer clear of and some beauty tips for amping up your Spring/Summer look. And to prove that you can gussy up without using dangerous products, Blades demonstrates a few looks on the ladies of Brooklyn's melodic indie-pop trio Au Revoir Simone.
Let's talk spring cleaning. How often should makeup be replaced? What's the best way to clean your brushes?
Mascara should be replaced every three to five months -- and please -- don't share. Washing your brushes is really important -- the goal should be every week. All you need is a bit of gentle shampoo or hand soap. For an extra luscious makeup experience, every fourth time you wash your brushes, add a little conditioner after you shampoo them -- your brushes will feel amazing. Short on time? Bring your brushes into the shower and wash them in there. But please wash them! Your makeup will look better and it keeps nasty bacteria off of your face.
As we move into a new season, resolve to make small changes with your beauty routine. No need to throw everything away, just slowly incorporate more organic products into your life. Small changes will be better for your budget -- and a less abrupt change for your skin.
Winter weather conditions can be brutal on the skin -- especially the face. What are some ways to combat residual dry skin from January and February as we move into spring?
We hear it all the time, but drinking water and eating well are so important. In addition to nourishing your skin through food, I recommend eating omega supplements and adding more nuts and seeds to your diet.
Another tip (which I am trying to do myself) is to put a big glass of water by the bed and drink it first thing in the morning upon waking. This helps hydrate the skin and body right away – too many of us jumpstart our day with caffeine which only increases dehydration.
Using organic oils is also a great way to combat winter skin. Contrary to what most people think, oils do not clog pores – they’re an amazing way to hydrate and protect your skin. Organic argan oil, almond oil, and jojoba oil are great moisturizers -- but avoid mineral oil because that will clog your pores... read the whole story here.

Best Party of 2009

I know it is 2010 and believe me, I am ready for it. I'm moving full steam ahead and so excited for the new year and all of the adventures on the horizon. But, before too much more times passes, I wanted to make sure to share one amazing night from last year. 

  

 

My friends, Hollister Hovey (genius design blogger) and Porter Hovey (brilliant photographer) are incredibly talented creatures and put together a Frontier themed Holiday Party.

Some of the highlights were:

A live bluegrass band and banjos

beef and tofu jerkey

a 9 foot tall Christmas tree and their AMAZING apartment

and lots of adorable people wearing adorable frontier outfits

ROOT (a certified organic spirit made with North American herbs & pure cane sugar)

I had the pleasure of coming a bit early to help the ladies get into character.

For Hollister:

a red lip

Nvey Eco in #369 Real Red Shine

black eyeliner

Natural Black eyeliner by Zosimos

 lots of black mascara

Jane Iredale Longest Lash Mascara in Black Ice

For Porter:

bronzed cheeks

Couleur Caramel Terre Caramel Bonzer in #5

soft glossy lip

Revolution Organics Freedom Lip Gloss in Innocent

shimmery gold eye shadow

Jane Iredale Eye Gloss in Champagne Silk

For more images from the party check out Hollister's post
photo credit: Porter Hovey