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Find Pixi Nail Colour at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/nails/nail-polish It’s finally summertime, yay!From hydrating Skintreats to makeup must-haves for travel, I am SO excited to share my current summer favourites.Hydrating Milky CleanserThis soothing cream cleanser is infused with Coconut, Probiotics & Willow Bark Extract to condition, moisturize & cleanse during the summer months. It’s the ultimate gentle cleansing after a day on the beach.Eye Patches!We have some new eye treats that are perfect to use chilled! Simply store in the fridge before using to give your under-eye area a super de-puffing effect.-FortifEYE helps to rejuvenate, rehydrate & firm the skin with added Collagen...

If you're looking for some luxe gifts without breaking the bank, I highly recommend taking a look at the products below. I'm sure everyone can remember the Missoni collection that flew out of stores last year - nothing beats Target's designer collaborations!   Stylish & a classic – I bet this bag will sell for 4x the price online soon!!! Find Oscar de la Renta tote at: http://www.target.com/p/oscar-de-la-renta-tote/-/A-14210331#prodSlot=medium_1_3   I can’t choose a colour - I want all 3 of the below! Find Marc Jacobs pouch at: http://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=Marc+Jacobs+Pouch&category=0|All|matchallpartial|all+categories   Who said yoga mats had to be boring!?! Find Dian von...

We all know how easy it is to get into a makeup rut, and the new year is an excellent time to try something fresh & new! Here are some of my favorite eye looks lately - hope you find them inspirational Find Shade Quartette in Shades of Taupeat: http://www.pixibeauty.com/eyes/shade-quartette Find Lid Last Shadow Pen in Graphite Glint at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/eyes/lid-last-shadow-pen Find Lash Booster Mascara in Blackest Black at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/eyes/lash-booster-mascara How to create this eye: Use eye primer from lashes to brow, dotting on with fingertip. Use a palette of taupe shades and apply from lash line to crease in a...

I think burgundy definitely is my favorite colour this fall – it feels fresh & new. It's been a while since I’ve seen it used this much everywhere in every shade from a sheer wash of wine tint to the moodiest aubergine – here is some inspiration on how to use this stunning colour to perfection.     Burgundy lips – how to:     Line just outside lips with a flesh toned pencil or concealer and even out the rest of the complexion to cut out any redness in skin. This is key, as any redness in the skin or...

I’m so glad that orange has been so popular in beauty lately – I’ve always loved to use it as a fresh accent colour and it is perfect for this time of year! How to make orange lips wearable:     Even out skin-tone to cut out any redness you may have.     Keep eyes really natural and fresh – just sweep nude shimmer onto the lid, curl lashes & apply mascara.     Do a soft peach blush on the apples of the cheeks.     Keep the lips satiny-matte for a modern feel.   For a more natural version, try our...

The countdown to the party season is starting this week, so now is the perfect time to do some self-maintenance! Here are some of my favorites tips and personal "must-do's" in the run up to the holidays:   1.  NAIL GLITZ! Get a treatment pedicure (and closer to the holidays, get a manicure as well); for now, get your feet ready for dancing and heels & put on a fun glimmery nail colour. Find Pixi Nail Colour Trio at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/kits/nail-colour-trio These 3 super glam nail colours are my favorites right now - wear alone or add as a glimmery top...

We just finished the third edition of our Pixi catalog & I am so excited to share it with you all! Although shopping online has its many conveniences, I have always loved to sit down with a catalog and go through the artsy pictures & in-depth information - it's a form of relaxation for me Our Pixi catalogs are created with the idea that you can get an exclusive, detailed view of the products and ideas on how to use them with tutorials & tips from makeup artists (including myself)! The catalog is a great place to introduce new products...

GLAMOUR ONLINE Find Pixi Nail Colour at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/nails/nail-polish   We are always up for adding a touch of Glamour to our everyday life! The eponymous magazine is featuring our brand new, just-arrived-in-stores, must-have jewel toned nail colours. P.S. These are flying off the shelves - if they're sold out where you shop, don't give up! We're trying to keep up with demand & new shipments are coming soon!   ELLE UK Find Pixi Nail Colour at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/nails/nail-polish   This unique shade of the perfect chocolate-bronze-purple (Pixi Nail Colour in Classy Cocoa) is the new neutral for us this season -...

12 years ago, we opened our Pixi store in London with a saying in the window: “I just want to look like I’ve had a good night’s sleep” Maybe not much of a marketing plan …but it was true! True to what I wanted to achieve with my brand and true to what I myself wanted to look like. I figured many women like me must feel the same way, and it worked! Everybody who walked past came in and said “What is that product? I need some!” We always have kits, products and colours designed to awaken – one...

Find Pixi Nail Colour at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/nails/nail-polish   This month, a favorite style magazine - InStyle - featured one of our new Nail Colours for fall, Amazing Amethyst. We love this shade - it's just dark enough to be a bit moody for fall but has a hint of brightness so that it's still eye-catching. Gorgeous!   Find Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/eyes/endless-silky-eye-pen   Also in the amethyst colour family, our Endless Silky Eye Pen in BlackTulip is the perfect fall update to your eyelining routine. A deep black-based shade with lilac glimmer, it's a great way to add...

Today I wanted to take you behind the scenes at a beauty shoot!   Our makeup table! The first thing we do when we get to the studio is to set up our table the way we want it for the day. We bring EVERYTHING, and then I end up using about 8 products - but you never know what you will need!…I could probably get away with using 4 products and no brushes only my fingers if I had to   The next thing to do is to start prepping the model once she arrives. Today we're doing a...

I want to share with you what the press is loving from Pixi this month! ALLURE Find Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen in BlackNoir at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/eyes/endless-silky-eye-pen   It's no secret amongst the people that know me that Allure was a big part of why I got into makeup design and started my own company. When I was in my 20's, I read an article about how you make a lipstick – it said the factory name and I was on the phone the day after, starting my brand! The pen featured in this issue really is a winner – if...

In my world, straw is less about agriculture and more of – you guessed it – a COLOUR!!! And a very useful colour! Here are some of my favorite straw-related things: My childhood summers were spent on a farm in Sweden, and I used to get to ride on the hay trolley from the fields to the farmhouse. Sooo much fun! Moving swiftly from the field to more glamorous outings, maybe to the airport or the city for a spot of shopping therapy! The Chanel Spring/Summer 2010 catwalk was decked out in fabulous farm straw decor. http://www.chanel.com/fashion/11-ready-to-wear-spring-summer-2010-chanel-fashion-show-14,0   If Chanel...

August is one of my favorite months of the year, and certainly one of the most romantic times as well. With ample sunshine and lazy long days, it's the perfect time for summer weddings! I love the feel of Kate Moss' wedding last year - so idyllic yet un-fussy, and the soft colours work so well together.   WEDDING MAKEUP STYLE You have a few choices to make for your wedding makeup, and my advice here is that you need to look like yourself but your most gorgeous self - so pick the style you wear day to day and...

INSTYLE AUGUST 2012 Get Tinted Brilliance Balm at http://pixibeauty.com/lips/tinted-brilliance-balm   InStyle - always the most stylish! This month's issue features our bestselling new lip product of the moment - Tinted Brilliance Balm! If you have not tried it already, get one now and never have dry, chapped lips again! This balm crayon gives a great “hint of tint” while deeply nourishing dry & sensitive lips. Once the balm wears off, you are left with the prettiest sheer pink stain that is unique to you.   ALLURE AUGUST 2012 Get Tinted Brilliance Balm at http://pixibeauty.com/lips/tinted-brilliance-balm   Alluring allure - certainly OUR...

    I recently did a photoshoot using all of our new products that are launching right now, plus some Pixi classics.   If you want to re-create this look (shown above), here is what I did step-by-step:     Face primer - I smoothed Pixi Flawless & Poreless, a velvety-complexion-creating primer, all over face.     Eye primer - I used a tiny amount of Pixi Eye Bright Primer from lash line to brow to even out skintone.     Face - I applied the tinted moisturizer from Pixi Illuminating Tint & Conceal in No.2 Bare Glow all over face & neck,...

A new nail colour is always the perfect pick-me-up on a dull day, and these 3 new stunning colours are really a must this fall! This season I am in LOVE with jewel tones - they are so flattering as makeup, nail colour, jewelry (go figure...) and, of course, fashion! From our Pixi Fall 2012 lineup, the cocoa is my personal favorite for a nice pedi. The amethyst is irresistible and looks so vibrant, but isn't an "in your face" kind of colour. Green is always in my top picks and I love how this one looks like emera Find...

MARIE CLAIRE MAY 2012 Get the Fairy Face Palette at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/pixiglow/fairy-face-kit I love Marie Claire! It's the perfect mix of substantial, super interesting articles & great fashion tips - I always take one with me when I go on holiday. In this issue, our Fairy Face Palette was featured as a part of a floral theme in the magazine. As you can probably tell from previous entries, I LOVE this palette! It has everything you need for a soft, fresh look for eyes, lips, and cheeks - all in one fold-out compact that is small enough to fit in your...

I've always had a passion for pastels and they seem to be all the rage at the moment! Here are some of my inspirations for pretty pastels this summer...   DAINTY DRESSES Love this collection of dresses from a great blog I've recently found. See more at: http://theberry.com/2012/03/14/spring-on-pastels-26-photos/ DREAM BAG Buy at: http://www.farfetch.com My favorite makeup look this spring (and always, come to think of it...) is all about complexion perfection! Get Pixi's Flawless & Poreless primer at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/complexion/flawless-poreless   To recreate this look:     Prime: Pixi Flawless & Poreless primer is a lot of makeup artists' must-have. It makes...

As the days get longer with lovely early-summer weather in full swing, I am being drawn more & more to calm, relaxing colours - my obsession right now is seafoam green. It's so soothing but still draws the eye and makes a statement!   I have a passion for packaging design in all of its forms - whether it be for makeup or otherwise. These vintage bottles are just soooo pretty in the perfect seafoam green colour. I also have love for vintage signs and fonts, so I had to show you this beach resort sign! A classic! Seafoam green...

No doubt I am a hippie in my own mind & soul. I’ve noticed more and more lately that the things I love most in life are free spirited and little "happy crazy". Even my beauty philosophy is kind of hippie-ish…here are some of my personal "beauty rules". 1. I’ve decided NO plastic-fantastic surgery. I will be a very natural aging Brigitte Bardot type - nothing fake, just raw naturalness. I am looking forward to being a little old hippie lady, much like the one below 2.  I often take off my makeup with olive oil. I often get asked...

MARIE CLAIRE UK ONLINE I love Marie Claire, so when I found out that Pixi was mentioned as their "Buy of the Day" not once but TWICE in the last month, I was so excited! See original article at: http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/beauty/botd/536678/pixi-bronze-bloom-trio.htmlGet Pixi Bronze Bloom Trio at: http://pixibeauty.com/cheeks/bronze-bloom-trio   First they featured our Bronze Bloom Trio as the perfect pick to "brighten your complexion and give you that must-have summer glow" - what else could you want for the season? See original article at: http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/beauty/botd/537034/pixi-tinted-brilliance-balm.htmlGet Pixi Tinted Brilliance Balm at: http://pixibeauty.com/lips/tinted-brilliance-balm Then, just posted today, they showed our Tinted Brilliance Balm, calling...

The year I turned 18, I finished school and worked in an old people's home to save up some money. Once I had saved enough, I packed up all my clothes in an old ice hockey trunk, got on the train in Stockholm, and then boarded the big boat to England! I was sooo ready & excited to get out and explore the world - when I arrived in London, I immediately felt like I had come home. I had no money, nowhere to live and knew nobody but I was ready for adventure in the big city - and,...

Not sure what it is, but every spring I get this obsession with red & white stripes…here are some of the best!   Charming, natural, innocent, lovely Marilyn Monroe - the ultimate American girl next door. I adore this photo - her pose, her slightly frizzy hair, the summer-striped bikini & the dewy red lips - so pretty & charming! I think it's a good thing to mix it up - team a bit of glamour with some casual, keep things fresh.   This is the perfect, room-for-everything, super casual summer bag! Throw everything in, including the picnic supplies! http://www.jeanieb.com.au...

Everybody I talk to has lots to say about their mothers and/or motherhood!...Sooooooo I decided to ignore all that and talk about what it means to me I think the below pretty much sums it up:   SOME MORE THOUGHTS ON MOTHERHOOD... "If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?" - Milton Berle "It is amazing how quickly the kids learn the operation of the DVD, yet are unable to understand the vacuum cleaner." - Etienne Marchal "When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice,...

These kits are perfect for packing if you are lucky enough to be going away for Memorial Day weekend! Even if you are staying put, what a prime time to play with some new makeup - take a look and let me know what you think! Pixi Fairy Face Palette: http://www.pixibeauty.com/kits/fairy-face-kit This is my current favorite and has been my constant travel companion for the last few months! 5 glowing, very pretty eye shades with duo eye applicator; a perfect medium-toned rose blush palette with a brush that you’ll use again & again; and 5 no-shimmer lip creams that give...

ALLURE JUNE 2012 Get the Lid Last Shadow Pen at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/eyes/lid-last-shadow-penGet the Dual Pencil Sharpener at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/dual-pencil-sharpener I am so proud – we are featured in Allure this month, and what a great issue it is! I always read it cover to cover (and have done so for 20 years now! ). I’m such a beauty addict! What I love about the Lid Last Shadow Pen featured above is how long it stays on - even when I blend a lot into the crease, it does NOT crease (and I have deep creases!). It's almost impossible to find a creme-to-powder...

As promised in the last entry, I have some very exciting products to show you! Without further ado, I present to you our collaboration with Disney featuring Tinker Bell - the PixiGlow collection... Fairy Face Palette in Pixi Belle Get lost in your own reflection with the help of this little Tink-Trinket of all your favorite hues, creating a truly fair distraction. Un-dull & delight with a few swishes for eyes, cheeks and lips, creating a glowing mirror image & a flawless fairy face. Baked pigments create a true twinkle on the eye & a faultless magic flash on the...

My passion for fairies started early in childhood - growing up in Sweden, they are a big part of storybooks & folklore. From the original Flower Fairies Books by Cicely Mary BarkerBuy at http://www.amazon.com/Cicely-Mary-Barker/e/B000APU0RI We believe they live in the deep forest (or in the winter, maybe in your attic!) and they visit us occasionally to play tricks (if you have been naughty!) or create some magic (if you have been good!). Either way, you are very lucky to get a visit from these - the most fun, flirty, naturally effortlessly spellbinding & utterly charming beauties! From The Sun Egg...

I love love love colour, but if I had to pick just one this spring & summer I would have to pick hot pink! I have to have these sandals - they'll brighten any outfit! http://www.zappos.com/havaianas-slim-pop-rose Nothing shouts that spring & summer are nearly here as loudly as a bright pink - this season I'm totally lusting over the brightest NEONs. They're like a energy shot screaming happiness! If you are only going to get one pink thing this season, make it a hot pink nail colour! pixibeauty.com/nails/nail-polish A hot pink with a hint of blue looks amazing on olive...

Soooooo, it's finally EASTER...such fun! Easter is pretty much all children's favorite tradition in Sweden. And in our family we love to keep up the old folk tradition of this bring-spring-on (and fast please!) holiday. To explain it simply - it's kind of like our Halloween. We dress up as Easter witches (I'm serious!) & fly around on a broom (well we try!), knocking on doors, getting and eating lots of candy. We hide big cardboard eggs full of goodies and do very difficult Easter egg hunts around the garden (requires tons of drawings and riddles and planning - my...

I am really craving coral right now! I have this MUST have / wear / look at / enjoy feeling about this shade right now...I tend to get very excited about colours - luckily it's part of my job! Now let's dig deeper into this coral obsession around at the moment. Here are some facts about coral that I found: Coral itself has been called the 'garden of the sea'. Coral symbolizes life and blood force energy and is considered to have healing properties. The colour coral is a pinkish-orange hue. The first recorded use of coral as a color...

  Our little blog has been nominated for the Cosmopolitan UK blog awards. I am so honored to be included with so many other great blogs! Click the link below, enter your email address, and go to the "brand" category to vote - it takes seconds & is very much appreciated! http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/blog-awards-2011-vote

Now that autumn is officially here, I think it’s time to cozy up and enjoy some home comforts – for me, staying in is definitely the new going out, and brown is the new black! A good book, warm blanket, fire crackling, scented candle burning and a good quality bar of chocolate and I’m in heaven. It’s the little luxuries in life that count! We all know that the taste of chocolate is amazing, but even the smell is delicious & it's calorie-free! A quality scented candle can warm up a room in seconds and instantly adds a homey feel....

I woke up this morning with these thoughts in my head... •  Start my holiday gift list (I can't leave it to the last minute again!) •  I must be more patient with my 4-year old! •  I need to calm down! Don’t jump out of bed and run all day - walk & think! •  I dreamt about buying another house - a “fixer” of course - and my husband promptly asked for a divorce...in my dream, that is. PHEW! •  I must stop watching TV – it’s annoying me more & more •  I should really call my...

As the holidays are approaching fast, I have started the daunting task of shopping for gifts. I consider myself very lucky to have family & friends that love the same things I do - needless to say, I think they have very good taste I wanted to share some of the goodies I found at Target & Target.com. It's my favorite place to shop since it's so convenient and I can get everything I need in one place - talk about a time saver for busy moms! Here are some of the things that I'll be looking to gift for...

So I’ve already broken all my new years resolutions! 1.  Get fit – haven't started on this one yet, I’m waiting for that burst of energy so I have to start running...still waiting… 2.  Stress less – just not possible, I thrive on stress it seems….I'll rest on when I'm on vacation instead. I promise. 3.  Lose some Christmas weight – I just baked a chocolate cake for my son…I'll just taste a little piece... 4.  Laugh more – this one, I think I can do! While we're on the subject of living life to the fullest & starting fresh,...

Lusting for Liquid Liner! Find Lash Line Ink at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/eyes/lash-line-inkFind Bronze Bloom Trio at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/cheeks/bronze-bloom-trioFind Lip&Line in Nearly Natural at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/lips/lip-line   How to: 1.  Prime eye with a neutralizing eye primer or concealer. Now line upper lash line with Lash Line Ink using dots first then fill in the dots following your eye shape finish with a flick at the end. 2.  Curl lashes and add several coats of mascara. 3.  Even out your skin tone with your favorite base. 4.  Shape face with Bronze Bloom Trio, apply to where you would normally tan. 5.  Keep lips very light...

Taupe is a grayish nude brown with a hint of purple. There are many shades of this colour & they are  the perfect neutral without being boring. I have to admit, taupe is one of the all-time classiest colours – I LOVE it! This taupe dress from Dior is elegant, yet still so fashion-forward. Find this collection at: http://www.bellanottelinens.com/ This taupe-covered bed looks sooooo comfy! Find all at: http://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=taupe&category=0|All|matchallpartial|all+categories#navigation=true&Nao=0&viewType=medium&sortBy=relevance&isleaf=false&parentCategoryId=0&RatingFacet=0&productsCount=253 Some more taupe inspiration – all of which you can buy at Target! How great is that?! TAUPE MAKEUP! Creating a sultry taupe eye is simple – smudge Lid Last Shadow...

Check http://www.pixibeauty.com/ in March to find Extra Eye Bright LinerFind Eye Bright Liner at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/eyes/eye-bright-liner# Cosmopolitan UK is such a fun magazine that also has some great beauty tips! This month, they featured our brand-new Extra Eye Bright Liner as one of their "next big beauty crushes" - and we'd have to agree! Coming out in March, this lilac-hued, waterproof liner designed for the inner rim wakes eyes up like nothing else, while enhancing any eye colour! Also try the original, makeup-artist-favorite Eye Bright Liner for a flesh-toned, slightly more subtle awakening effect. Find Waterproof Makeup Remover at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/eyes/waterproof-makeup-remover InStyle...

Pixi was featured on TV's Extra last week - I'm so excited to share it with you! See the video at the link below: http://pdl.warnerbros.com/wbol/us/telepictures/extra/121312_PIXIE.mov Super-model-stunning in real life (and also on TV, of course), I hope we charmed host Maria Menounos into becoming a Pixi fan for life These two handsome men don't need any makeup or help from us! If you missed the giveaway on the show, you still have a chance! Sign up for Extra's giveaway here: http://fwb.extratv.com/app2/Contest/r2qHBf Find out more about Pixi's holiday collection & purchase at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup And since we're on the subject of celebrities,...

I woke up this morning with these thoughts in my head… Grow my own herbs for the kitchen Buy somebody a coffee Be a little crazy! (that shouldn’t be too hard!) Treasure things until they fall apart Take some time off Love my husband And most of all, EAT STRAWBERRIES!!! I’m Swedish and nothing screams summer in Sweden like sun-ripened strawberries, preferably picked and eaten right in the strawberry field. My sister sent me the photo below – this is her strawberry “field” right now at her cottage in the Swedish countryside. So delicious! And did you know – I...

Terracotta - encompassing hues from peach to bronze, this colour is gorgeous for both home & beauty. Living in a Spanish-style house in Southern California, I am constantly surrounded by terracotta and I think it’s taking over my life…I see hues from softest peach to deepest bronze everywhere – and I’m LOVING it! It’s so far removed from my comfort zone in home design that is usually a mix of antique white, pale blues & greens and Gustavian grey – all very Swedish. Now I just have to embrace my exotic side, which I’m sure is in there somewhere! Find...

Happy Valentine's Day! Hopefully you have a date this week to celebrate - but if you don't, not to worry, neither do I! It's okay to sit at home and have a fun mani & pedi spa night OR try a new makeup look (whether or not anyone besides you will see it)!   SEEING RED Matte or satin red lips go a long way if you're looking to perfect that classic beauty elegance! Use a stay-put stain for a no-maintenance red - bonus for the matching nails that always make me smile For a tooth-whitening effect, choose a blue-based...

Find Eye Bright Liner at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/eyes/eye-bright-liner-485 This month, O Magazine featured our famous Eye Bright Liner (check out last week's entry for more information on this makeup artist favorite), saying that it "creates a gorgeous optical illusion: bigger, brighter eyes." Yep, that's exactly why we love this nude-hued liner too! Find Extra Eye Bright Liner at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/eyes/extra-eye-bright-liner Meanwhile, Latina magazine recommended our new Extra Eye Bright Liner to acheive a bright-eyed look. We agree - all you need is a swipe on the lash line for awakened eyes! Gorgeous.   Find Waterproof Makeup Remover at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/eyes/waterproof-makeup-remover Lastly, celebrity makeup artist Nick Barose (http://followgram.me/dilokritbarose)...

TASTY TEAL! I am a huge fan of our new princess Catherine and she inspired  this blog- TEAL! What a great colour – and often forgotten. Lets revive it with some insperation below. Lovely teal dress from Jenny Packham: http://www.jennypackham.com/ If you are not on princess duty you may want to wear something more like the dress below, sexy and classy at the same time. Looks to me like the perfect summer dress for a casual BBQ or a cocktail on the veranda! Buy Haute Hippie dress at: http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/178419   SIENNA! Always the belle of the ball, looking stunning in...

Bacara Resort & Spa: http://www.bacararesort.com/ Esau's Cafe: http://www.esauscafe.com/   Erin Reinecke Balint: http://erb-jewelry.com/   San Ysidro Ranch: http://www.sanysidroranch.com/   Upstairs at Pierrela fond: http://www.upstairsatpierrelafond.com/   Old Mission: http://www.santabarbaramission.org/   Santa Barbara Hikes: http://www.santabarbara.com/activities/hikes/   Santa Barbara Wine & Vineyards: http://www.santabarbara.com/winecountry/   Santa Barbara Harbor: http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/Government/Departments/Waterfront/   Ganna Walska Lotusland: http://www.lotusland.org/   Santa Barbara Magazine: http://sbmag.com/

Today I wanted to share with you some behind-the-scenes material from the first in a three part series of exciting new Pixi video tutorials for Target! Here's where the magic all begins, the makeup table... And a shot of the set & some of the fabulous crew. We got SO much done in one day. A big thank you to the team - you know who you are! Here's a shot of the finished look - fresh, clean & glowing! The look is entitled "Beauty Basics", and it really is just that - it features some of our core products...

Today I am very excited to tell you that we have won a 2013 O-Ward from O Magazine for our fantastic Tinted Brilliance Balm! Find Tinted Brilliance Balm at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/lips/tinted-brilliance-balm-477 In gorgeous shades spanning everyday neutrals to beach-ready pops of colour, you're sure to find a hue that flatters you!  O Magazine loves its "subtle watercolour stain", and so do we Find Tinted Brilliance Balm at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/lips/tinted-brilliance-balm-477 The intensely nourishing formula with peptides, shea butter, rose extract, and vitamins A & E glides on to keep lips in optimum condition all year long. Find Tinted Brilliance Balm at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/lips/tinted-brilliance-balm-477 This...

The eyes tend to be the first thing that show signs of a busy day or a sleepless night – that’s why it's so important to have some reliable products to get those eyes back to looking bright & awakened! Find Eye Bright Kit at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/eye-bright-kit-510  Superstar makeup artist Nick Barose divulged on his instagram (http://followgram.me/dilokritbarose) that he recently used our Eye Bright Kit on the beautiful Kate Mara – we’re big fans of this handy palette too! With 1 brightener, 2 concealers, and 1 highlighter, the eye area is instantly illuminated – and, as you'll learn in the tutorial below,...

 Find Endless Silky Eye Pen at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/eyes/endless-silky-eye-pen-476 This month, we were flattered to have our famous Endless Silky Eye Pen featured in Allure – the silky-smooth formula makes it easy for both beauty experts & beginners to create a flawlessly-lined eye. Check out our new multidimensional Spring shades, CopperGlow & SageGold – they’ve been getting rave reviews!  Find Succulent Lip Twin at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/lips/succulent-lip-twin Cosmopolitan included our Succulent Lip Twin in their list for a ‘Morning-After Emergency Kit’, saying that “a burst of color creates an alert-for-work look (even when you’re exhausted).” We can definitely agree with that! This dual-ended lip balm + lip &...

I don’t know about you, but I can feel Spring coming up fast and I am SO excited! Time to say goodbye to dreary Winter days & hello to the bright days of Spring – and the makeup that comes with it! Our Spring 2013 products are coming to Target stores this month! We will have a masterclass post for the full collection soon (stay tuned!), but today I wanted to give you a special sneak peek of one of the star products from this collection – the Eye Glow Cube. Find Eye Glow Cube at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/kits/eye-glow-cube This palette contains 16...

Jennifer Aniston had my favorite makeup look at the Oscars – see below for the look & how to easily re-create it! Here she is in a gorgeous red Valentino creation. A woman in red is a woman in love – she is radiant and stunning, truly showing classic beauty in her 40s! (He’s not too bad either! ) 1. Start with a primer that will keep your makeup in place the whole day & night. For a velvety, shine-free, pore minimizing effect, try Flawless & Poreless primer. 2. A liquid foundation that evens everything out but looks like your...

    Pewter is a mix of metals and, depending on the mix, is a fascinating colour with lots of dimension – perfect for a touch of nail brightening.   For our new Precious Pewter nail colour, we mixed black, silver & gold shimmer with a hint of purple-y plum...I think we have a winner!   Find Nail Colour at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/nails/nail-polish-2221   My inspiration behind the colour? An antique English pewter serving plate!     Those of you who know me know that most of my time not working is spent rummaging around vintage stores! Wherever I travel, I always...

  I'm so excited to show you some behind-the-scenes material from New York Fashion Week!   We had our lovely Pixi team doing makeup for an exclusive event (still top secret - more details to come soon ), and it turned out amazing!     NONSTOP NAILS!   Find Nail Colour at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/nail-polish   All of the models LOVED our new Nail Colour in Deepest Dahlia - it's deep & sultry but softer than black. Perfect for fall & winter!     MAKEUP TABLE MAGIC!   Every makeup lover's dream - tables full of product! With dozens of models to...

  While I'm sad to see Summer coming to an end, I'm ready to welcome Fall and all that it brings including...back to school time!   It's an exciting part of the year, but also one that can bring a lot of stress - as the mother of a 6-year-old, I definitely know this     Mornings can get very hectic - between trying to get my son fed & presentable, packing a lunch, gathering school supplies, getting him in the car, driving him to school, and so on, sometimes I forget to get MYSELF ready for the day!  ...

  Grey is the perfect neutral – a mix of white and black, it goes with everything, is soothing for the eye, and has many tone variations.   Grey, silver, ash, charcoal, slate, stone, iron, granite, smoky, dust, fog…for each type of grey, I could mix the perfect eye or nail shade!   Grey Wedding!   One of our lovely Pixi girls in LA decided to have her bridesmaids dress in grey for her wedding – sooo pretty, ethereal and unexpected!   Credit for these gorgeous wedding photos: http://taraannphotography.blogspot.com/   A makeup minimalist, the bride only likes fast and fuss-free...

Over the next few weeks, we will be sending out our new Pixi catalog for Spring Summer 2013 - I wanted to give you an exclusive sneak peek at the goodies that this edition contains & how you can get a catalog of your own!   The catalog is a place I can really let Pixi fans know about my makeup tips & tricks, and what I am loving for the season - for this reason, we always start out with a personal letter from me.     A few weeks ago, we had a blog entry on our new...

  Get the look!     Our favorite look from this year's Country Music Awards is easy to recreate at home.   The key to Miranda's gorgeous look is warmth! This means using colours that gives you a warmth and glow, but more of a velvety glow than a shimmery glow.   It’s a look that really enhances the natural beauty of any skintone - just adjust the shades as needed!   Find Correction Concentrate at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/correction-concentrate-2858 Find Flawless Vitamin Veil at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/flawless-vitamin-veil-2848 Find Beauty Blush at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/beauty-blush-2845   FACE Step 1: Erase any undereye darkness or shadows around lips...

  The signature cat eye look - iconic, timeless, flirty, always stunning.     Nobody wears this look better than Sophia Loren, the lady who was famous for the look and did her eyes herself - no makeup artist needed!     We recently did this look for a shoot & show – it's always on trend and is easy to achieve at home with a few of the right tools!   We were going for: piercing cat eyes, flawless skin, a hint of orchid pink on the apples of the cheeks and nearly naked lips.   Here is what...

  Today I want to share with you the second look that we created for the Target commercial / style show & event!     The models were all wearing chic basics, but with a touch of embellishment - I wanted to enhance this by doing a clean, simple face with a burst of glitter on the lids. This made for a look that lit up the models' faces, lit up the cameras, and lit up the show!   Find Lid Last Shadow Pen at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/lid-last-shadow-pen-2661 Find Succulent Lip Twin in Vanilla Light at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/succulent-lip-twin   The look is easy...

    I got so excited when I was asked to design 3 looks for Target's commercial / style show & event!   Here is how I always start planning a look: I cut out photos of the style I want to achieve / things I've saved / textures that inspire me and put a moodboard together on how it could look and what Pixi products to use.   Then I do some good old fashioned face painting on our Pixi face chart to see how it all could come together.     For this strong lip look, I (and...

  Lately I've been obsessed with deep, moody blue.   This shade is easily found in nature, like in this photo from a recent trip to Hawaii - love the depth in the colours!     Of course, when I see a gorgeous shade in nature, I immediately want to duplicate it using makeup!   I love to use a blue mascara or eyeliner to give a fresh hint of colour to the face - it's so awakening & really makes the whites of eyes look whiter.   Find Lash Booster Mascara in Blackest Blue at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/lash-booster-mascara-2343 Find Endless Silky...

You may remember our recent post on the first of three Pixi tutorials that we did for Target: http://www.pixibeauty.com/petrapersonally/behind-the-scenes-pixi-beauty-basics-tutorial-for-target/    We love doing these tutorials - so much fun on the set!     Today I’d like to show you the next in the series - a subtle smoky eye with a twist on our gorgeous Brazilian model, Gabriella!     Top tip: to "pop" brown or hazel eyes, go olive! I kept this look really simple, using the following:     Lid&Line - This 3-in-1 smoky eye creator contains liner, shadow, and smudger all in one convenient wand. The...

    With today’s busy lifestyle, it can be hard to dedicate time to your beauty routine. Luckily, we’ve got some amazing multitasking products to solve multiple beauty problems at once!     1. ILLUMINATING TINT & CONCEAL Hydrates skin? Check! Nourishes skin? Check! Protective SPF? Check! Illuminated glow? Check! Full-cover concealer? Check! Flawless finish? Finally!   Find Illuminating Tint & Conceal at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/illuminating-tint-conceal-3013   With an instant face-awakening, glowing tinted moisturizer in tube + a matching secret emergency concealer in cap, this is our miracle “your skin but better” daily complexion perfector with a difference! Smooth tinted moisturizer from...

  After 20 years of doing makeup I still LOVE to learn. I learn so much from listening to my fantastic makeup artists, product development team, girls in the office, and my sisters & friends.   Makeup artist extraordinare Amanda Bell (who I have been working with since 1999) is one of these people that I learn from. With many facets to her background - skincare expert, makeup school trainer, session makeup artist, and Pixi international makeup artist to name a few - Amanda's knowledge is amazing!   Naturally, when I heard that Amanda had an innovative way to use...

    With Thanksgiving tomorrow and lots of holiday celebrations coming up in the next few weeks, I wanted to focus on some practical, prettifying tips – keeping it natural-looking & keeping it on with minimum touch-ups is the name of the game!   PREP WORK   Before you can achieve your perfect holiday look, you need to make sure that your makeup will stay in place by creating the perfect canvas.   My dream holiday scene involves relaxing by the fire and chatting with family, but reality usually seems to be me hovering over the stove, running around with...

  As dedicated readers of this blog may know, I am a huge fan of Allure magazine, which is why I am SO excited anytime they feature Pixi!   This month's Allure features the gorgeous Kate Moss, whose makeup seems to always look fresh & flawless (in true Pixi style!).     Inside the magazine, makeup artist Val Garland recommends using Pixi Sheer Cheek Gel in Natural in order to "look effortless in a Kate Moss way" - we couldn't agree more!     In the same way that Kate Moss is a fashion icon, Sheer Cheek Gel is truly...

    Skin redness is a big problem for many women - whether it's due to sensitive skin, rosacea, or allergic reactions, it can be a daily issue.   To minimize redness, use a primer specifically formulated to calm hyper-sensitive/stressed skin & that has a hint of green. The green will cut out the red & pink tones in the skin and although it may feel strange to apply a green lotion to the face, it’s a old true & tested makeup artist trick that really works.   Find Redness Reducing Primer at http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/complexion/redness-reducing-primer   Our NEW Redness Reducing Primer...

    I’m constantly trying out formulas and sampling new colours, but every once in a while, I get obsessed with a product and it seems like I use it everyday for weeks!   That product for me right now is our Soft Focus Fresh palette. It’s slim, yet packed to the brim with gorgeous shades: 6 cheek/complexion powders, 12 eyeshadows, and 4 lip glosses.   Find Soft Focus Fresh at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/soft-focus-fresh-1717   The formulas in here are ultra-blendable & apply like a dream…And to all of my fellow eyeshadow super-fans: these have got to be some of our smoothest,...

    The biggest trend in Europe this summer? Everybody is matching or clashing their neon lips with neon nails!   To make this look work, the key is to keep the eyes as natural as possible – almost no eye makeup, only a touch of mascara if anything. The skin also has to be flawless, so a good tinted moisturizer and concealer is essential.     Find Succulent Lip Twin in Pink Peony at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/succulent-lip-twin Find Illuminating Tint & Conceal at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/illuminating-tint-conceal-1501 Find Lash Booster Mascara at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/lash-booster-mascara-1495   For a trendy look, go for a matte finish. You...

  In 2013, metallics were everywhere - and what better time to add some reflective glimmer to your look than New Year's Eve?!   The ladies below show how stunning this look can be.     Luckily, getting the perfect New Year's Eve metallic eye is easy!   After applying foundation & concealer, make sure that you have a good base for your eye shadow to adhere to.   Find Crayon Combo at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/crayon-combo   I like to use the matte side of our Crayon Combo in Wide Awake for this - by applying all over the lid, it covers...

    With holiday shopping days slipping away, today I thought I would share with you some great gift ideas - all of which you can buy at your neighborhood Target!   First off, I know firsthand how tiring the holidays can be - that's why it's so great to give someone a little perk-me-up!   Find Crayon Combo in Wide Awake at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/eyes/crayon-combo Find Nespresso Pixie Espresso Machine Bundle at:http://tgt.biz/1cs7Q8z   For that hard-worker on your list, give them the gift of energy with this adorable but efficient espresso machine that makes delicious drinks in an instant!   And...

  Today, I want to share with you my perfect stocking stuffers for the season!     First off is an adorable eye palette with essential shades for any occasion. With icy white, golden tan, and smoky brown & charcoal hues, this colour combo provides polish for work or a subtle smoke for play. The mineral-rich formula gives a stunning glow that is amazing for holiday celebrations!   Find Icy Eye Palette at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/icy-eye-palette   Icy Eye Palette in Buff Blizzard is perfect for: The girl who loves a minimal but gorgeous look. The suit-all shades bring out the best...

    Blush pink is probably one of the most beautiful colours there is.   The most adorable words pop into my mind as I look at it: soothing, softness, roses, baby girls, ethereal, romantic, femininity, pretty, subtle, sheer chiffon, youth, cherry blossoms…   Here is some blush pink inspiration on a dull day!       Love the look!     Here's how I would achieve the above look: 1. Apply a chiffon pink all around eyes to highlight and brighten. 2. Use a pale pink cheek gel on apples of cheeks - don’t be scared to layer for...

  I loved so many makeup looks at the Grammys last night, but I have to say that my favorite was from Chrissy Teigen - she was positively glowing!     Even if you're not a model like Chrissy, you can create a faux glow easily! See below:   Find Flawless Beauty Primer at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/complexion/flawless-beauty-primer-3793 Find Flawless Beauty Fluid at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/complexion/flawless-beauty-fluid-2451 Find Beauty Bronzer + Kabuki in Summertime at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/complexion/beauty-bronzer-kabuki Find Lid Last Shadow Pen in Brun Beam at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/lid-last-shadow-pen-3793 Find Fairy Light Solo in Bronze Beam at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/fairy-light-solo-3796 Find Crayon Combo in Wide Awake at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/crayon-combo Find Large Lash...

  With January often being a dreary yet hectic month, I love to mix it up and add a bit of colour - right now I'm loving purple!   This shade really pops light brown, hazel and green eyes to the maximum.     Purple is pretty, sensual and soft – from pastel lavender to deep glimmery violet, you can create gorgeous looks with minimal effort by using a vibrant accent shade like this.   The tonal hues in our Eye Alchemy Assortment make it super easy to get a pretty purple grading on your eye!     Find Eye...

  Today I want to show you a super simple & effective way to make blue eyes stand out!   See how Reese Witherspoon's eyes really "pop" in the photo below?     The key to this look is the layering of taupe & grey hues, which provide a beautiful contrast to blue eyes.     Read on for a quick how-to on recreating this look.   Find Large Lash Mascara at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/large-lash-mascara-3576 Find Lid Last Shadow Pen at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/lid-last-shadow-pen-3587 Find Shade Quartette in Shades of Taupe at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/shade-quartette-3589 Find Wakeup Concealer at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/wakeup-concealer-3610   1. Use a tinted liquid...

    Find Crayon Combo at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/eyes/crayon-combo   This past month, InStyle featured our bestselling Crayon Combo in Wide Awake, calling it the "Swiss army knife" of a makeup bag, and "compact yet absurdly handy" - we couldn't agree more! With so many uses (highlighting inner corners of eyes, making lips look more plump, lining inner rims of eyes to brighten, accentuating cheekbones, etc), this duo has quickly established itself as a fan & makeup artist favorite.     Find Shade Quartette at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/eyes/shade-quartette-3488   Also, the December Allure contained a gorgeous Target ad featuring our Shade Quartette in Shades...

  Want your eyes to look bigger? Okay, so it's REALLY simple!     You don't need a lot of products, layers, or effort to enhance your eyes to the maximum!   The most beautiful eye looks are often the most simple. I believe that using the right products, with rich pigments, is the best solution for bigger, bolder eyes.   The essentials to make eyes look larger: light eye shadow on lids, lots of mascara and nude lip gloss.   Need more tricks?     Connect the Dots!   Dot a fine-tip liquid eye liner between the lashes -...

    I love watching the Oscars every year – the red carpet, the dresses, the speeches - it’s all so glamorous!     This year, I was especially excited because celebrity makeup artist Matin made up the amazing Idina Menzel using Pixi products!!!         How gorgeous does she look?!     Some behind-the-scenes pics...         Here's how Matin created the look on Idina: Step 1: Create a canvas for long-lasting makeup using Flawless & Poreless Primer Step 2: Dust Flawless Vitamin Veil over the face for light coverage Step 3: Dab Correction Concentrate...

    I've always said that a manicure is the perfect finishing touch to any outfit - whether it's a dramatic hue or something sweet & subtle, nail colour can have a HUGE impact!   Now, just because I love nail colour does NOT mean I am great at applying it That's why I'm so excited that I met manicure master April Foreman at a recent shoot. (Behind-the-scenes exclusives on that shoot coming soon...)     Find Nail Colour in L.A. Blue at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/nails/nail-polish     My manicure from April was super fast & lasted for days - it's no...

  Today I wanted to share some on-the-set exclusives from my latest Target shoot!     Shot in L.A. on a grey day, the campaign is all about gorgeous aquas & blues – such perfect hues to jump into Spring!       Whenever I do a shoot, I make sure to take all of the Pixi essentials with me, along with some key makeup artist tools – cotton swabs, eyelash curlers, and spoolie brushes are always in high demand!       I spy new Pixi brushes! I usually carry around 50-60 different brushes in my artistry kit at...

    Winter has been very cold & intense for so many of us this year - I don’t know about you, but I am personally SO excited to get into Spring!   And just in time, amazing designer Peter Pilotto has launched his super-cheerful & bright collection in Target! Just look at the commercial – my Winter blues are gone in an instant!     There are so many cute pieces in the collection, but I especially love the dresses. The one below is so fun and features one of my absolute favorite shades this Spring - yellow!  ...

  Camila Alves wore all Pixi makeup to the Critics' Choice Awards last month!     A natural beauty, she always turns heads and keeps it very classy.     Here are the Pixi products that makeup artist Matin used to create the look:   Find products at: http://pixibeauty.com/ Find more about Matin at: http://www.abtp.com/make-up/matin   Here's the step-by-step on how Matin did Camila's makeup: Step 1: Apply Tinted Brilliance Balm in Nearly Naked to lips, allowing the balm to soak in and hydrate lips Step 2: Apply Flawless & Poreless Primer to entire face, prepping skin and creating an...

  Besides the gorgeous Pixi look on Idina Menzel that I posted about earlier this week, there were a few other ladies that I thought looked stunning at the Oscars this year. See below for my absolute favorites that show off stars' beauty in different ages!     Beauty in Your 50's - Sandra Bullock     I love a soft smoky eye with a pop of colour, and Sandra pulled that off with her taupe-bronze eyeshadow and blue liner in the waterline. It really draws attention to her eyes!     Beauty in Your 40's - Angelina Jolie  ...

  As of yesterday, it is officially Spring!!   I wanted to celebrate by showing you all of the new products for our Spring Summer 2014 collection   Find H2O Skintint at: http://bit.ly/OIjVll   First up, we have a gorgeously textured tinted face gel. Different from the typical foundation, H2O Skintint is water-based, feather-light, and has a refreshing and calming feel as you apply. It gives a beautiful semi-matte finish that controls oil while keeping skin hydrated. I've used this on all types of skin, and I can say that it works beautifully on dry, oily, and combination!   Use...

    Spring is almost here! Check out the new ultra Spring-y Target commercial featuring Pixi below – I’m so excited to have been a part of this!     However, many areas (like my native Sweden earlier this winter in the photos below) still have a while before they are able to celebrate in the sun like the ladies in the commercial!     My dear friend & beauty expert Amanda Bell has some great advice on keeping skin in a great state, even in the cold! Read on for her top tips & product recommendations...   Find more...

After a lovely London adventure, we are on the go again! These new arrivals are already accomplished travelers, spreading that #PixiGlow wherever they go! Retinol Tonic: Youth-preserving toner helps to smooth, plump & replenish the skin. Rose Ceramide Cream: Luxe moisturizer provides deep, long-lasting nourishment. Rose Glow Mist: Infused with 7 Flower Oils, this mist hydrates & leaves a natural glow. LashLift 188: 2-in-1 mascara features a large wand for volumizing & a precision brush for hard-to-reach lashes. PixiGlow Cake: 3-in-1 palette adds a sheer flush of colour to the complexion, highlights cheekbones AND subtly contours! Have a look at...

A beautiful dinner overlooking the ocean at sunset with my favourite lovelies? Sounds like a Pixi perfect evening to me! Last month, that’s exactly what we had when some of our newest friends join us for a soiree with scenic waters in full view. We enjoyed laughter & lots of Pixi love as the sun set at this breathtaking restaurant! Each of our beautiful guests also enjoyed receiving their own personalised Pixi bags, filled with our Skintreats essentials! Want to win a customised bag, filled with our new necessities, just like the one our guests received? All you have to...