Sandra Oh: Emmy Awards

Mai did Sandra Oh's makeup at the 60th Annual Emmy Awards last night. Mai wanted her makeup to be bold but delicate to complement her tiered Oscar de la Renta gown. She created her look with a bevy of items from mark cosmetics. On her eyes, she used mark I-Glimmer Illuminating Eye Color in Smoked and I-Mark Custom Pick Eye Shadow in Corset and lined her eyes with On the Edge Hook Up Liquid Eyeliner in Cleo. Lashes were coated with Make It Big Lash Plumping Mascara in Raven. For blush, she used Good Glowing Mosaic Blush Custom Color Palette. For lips, she used Dew Drenched Moisturlicious Lip Color in Rain.

Lash Envy: Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes Mascara

We are always on the search for great mascara. It's a love/hate relationship, really. So as soon as I saw Givenchy’s Phenomen’Eyes in In Style, I knew I had to try it...and was hoping it would be all kinds of love. It became an obsession. I couldn’t stop fantasizing about that rounded applicator. It was one of those moments where you go, “Why didn’t I think of that?” Finally, Mai and I made a trip to Sephora and picked up one tube each. I have to admit, the rounded wand is amazing and genius and makes mascara so easy to apply. Because of its shape, you can get lashes at the base, tips and it even reaches those baby lashes at the inner and outer corners that are impossible to get with a conventional mascara wand. The best part is someone asked if I had fake lashes on the other day. Uh-huh. The verdict is in. Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes gives good lash. Our only complaint? The actual mascara is a little sticky for our taste, but with lashes this great we can deal with a little stick. Available at www.sephora.com

Paul Starr Memorial

Sadly, makeup artist Paul Starr has passed away. He was 51.


A memorial will be held Saturday, August 23rd at Smashbox Studios at 8549 Higuera St., Culver City from 3pm-6pm.

Beauty Obsession: Herban Essentials Towelettes

You’ve probably seen these towelettes featured in Lucky or Allure. You’re thinking blah, blah, blah, how many hand sanitizers and antibacterial products could you possibly need, right? But here’s the thing, these are not your ordinary antibacterial wipes. These are extraordinary. They are magical. You do not share these with your friends. (I mean, you should share them…but you won’t want to.) Not only do they smell ah-mazing, you can use them for more than just disinfecting. We love the Lemon for hand sanitizer and when put in the fridge, it makes a refreshing treat for your face after the gym or on a hot summer day. Mai swears by the Peppermint for soothing a stomach ache or sore legs. And our friend Lisa is taking Lavender on her trip to Italy to repel mosquitoes and remove makeup. Talk about multi-tasking. 20 individually packaged towelettes come in a bag so they are perfect for throwing in your purse.

Available at www.herbanessentials.com & www.thebeautycloset.com

Anna Faris: House Bunny Premiere

Mai was recently in New York and did Anna Faris for the House Bunny premiere and TRL.

Beauty Obsession: Paul & Joe Inspiree

We tend to get really excited over Paul & Joe's limited collection launches -- particularly over their creamy lipsticks. The fall collection, Inspiree, is ultra-romantic with its scheme of soft shades and eclectic packaging. The trio of lipsticks come in a milk chocolate brown, nude beige and feminine pinky nude. If only the warm weather would cool down, we’d be all set for fall.


Available online at www.thebeautycloset.com

Miley Cyrus - Teen Choice Awards

Mai recently did Miley Cyrus' makeup when she hosted the Teen Choice Awards.

On the Newstand: Cosmo Girl

Mai recently did Vanessa Hudgens for the August cover of Cosmo Girl!

Music Video: Miley Cyrus 7 Things

Mai did makeup for Miley Cyrus on her 7 Things video that premiered Tuesday.

On the Newstand: InStyle Weddings

Mai recently did Roselyn Sanchez's makeup for InStyle Weddings. In the article, Roselyn mentions that she loves Leaf and Rusher TX Eye Cream. (She gets it from The Beauty Closet!)

On the Newstand: In Style

Mai recently did the makeup for Amanda Peet and Ginnifer Goodwin in "Summer Goes Sexy" in the current issue of In Style.

Beauty Obsession: Eucerin Calming Creme

I have been on a quest for a hydrating body lotion that won't irritate my super sensitive skin for years. The skin on my legs is so dry and itchy, I tend to scratch until they bleed. I've tried everything fragrance-free and even prescription cortisone creams. Still nothing really impressed me. I really thought that maybe my dream cream didn't exist and I'd have to settle on Vaseline Petroleum Jelly for the rest of my greasy-legged life. That was, until I tried Eucerin Calming Cream. My skin texture and appearance has never felt and looked better. This rich creme soothed my itchy and irritated skin and now it’s so soft and smooth – even my boyfriend can’t believe it. I can even slather this on immediately after shaving my legs without instant razor burn. It's everything I’ve ever wanted in a body cream and more. Available at www.drugstore.com - Shannon