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The Makeup Show Chicago. They Gave Me More Than Just Makeup,They Gave Me Motivation.

On my way to The Makeup Show Chicago, I only half knew what to expect. Post interview with James Vincent, I had a better idea of what the show was going to look like…. Or did I? Yeah, yeah, yeah, we all know a trade show looks like, right? My only hope and prayer was... Read more »
By Eliza Siep,
June 21, 2011 at 11:10 am
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Faves like Eve Lom, Ojon and Australian Gold!

Uh, so there are soooo many things that I am obsessed with right now that I do not even know where to start. I just need to take a deep breath and do what I do best, spit out the truth about these products . Here are three of my top faves as of right... Read more »
By Eliza Siep,
June 15, 2011 at 12:01 am
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Celebrating Individual Beauty. An Interview with James Vincent, Director of Artistry for the Makeup Show. by Eliza Siep

Ok, so you are me, and Jenna (bff for life/ Pretty Cheap co-author/ PR/ Marketing/ All things amazing with the world) sets up an interview with you and James Vincent. Jenna is trying to make me understand who James Vincent is, along with the unreal, “The Makeup Show,” that is on its way to Chicago. Uhhhhhh…who... Read more »
By Eliza Siep,
June 11, 2011 at 10:16 am
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Get Dirty With LUSH! By Darren Jay

Hey Pretty Ladies!  We all know that women tend to take better care of themselves when it comes to their beauty regime. Us guys tend to be a bit more relaxed when it comes to our skin hair and unfortunately even our morning shower. One morning I woke up after hitting the snooze button for... Read more »
By Eliza Siep,
June 2, 2011 at 3:32 pm
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Win a Ticket to The Makeup Show Chicago!

Attention Makeup Professionals! Do you want to go to The Makeup Show on June 13th, but can’t afford a ticket?? Problem solved! We are running a contest from now until Thursday at 12pm. Just submit your most creative look from your portfolio to prettycheapblog@gmail.com for a chance to win a ticket to The Makeup Show... Read more »
By Eliza Siep,
May 31, 2011 at 6:01 pm
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We Are in Love With the New Wella Haircare Line and Thairapy Salon in Lincoln Square!

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When Jenna and I decided to check out the new line from Wella, we had no idea what we were in store for. We ended up taking our friend, Shannon, to Thairapy Salon in Lincoln Square to model for a cut and Wella color to try out the new products and color line. None of... Read more »
By Eliza Siep,
May 31, 2011 at 2:55 pm
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Koh Gen Do Aqua Foundation is Perfect for Summer!

Now that it’s FINALLY warm out, it’s time to go through our makeup bags and get ready for summer. Ditch that heavy foundation and replace it with an SPF-containing, lightweight makeup that won’t melt off and leave you broken out.  Koh Gen Do Aqua Foundation is made with the deep sea waters of Rausu, Japan... Read more »
By Eliza Siep,
May 30, 2011 at 1:03 pm
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The Makeup Show Chicago June 12-13

The Chicago date for The Makeup Show is coming up soon! If you are a makeup artist, esthetician, photographer, stylist, or involved in the industry any other way, you won’t want to miss this. Join top makeup artists as The Makeup Show unveils upcoming looks, trends and products! The Makeup Show will showcase top brands... Read more »
By Eliza Siep,
May 27, 2011 at 12:24 pm
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A Little Slice of Heaven at Saks Fifth Avenue! Giorgio Armani, Tom Ford, YSL, La Mer and Kilian!

So Saks Fifth Avenue is, like, the happiest place on earth for a woman like me. No one on this earth does beauty like the first floor of Saks on Michigan Ave. I love the whole thing, from the product to the customer service to the Saks experience. It is all there. If you are... Read more »
By Eliza Siep,
May 26, 2011 at 2:28 pm
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Method, Consistency, Beauty and Architecture. You Will Find All of These Things and More Throughout the Sassoon Academy in Chicago. Interview with Don Haidl, Creative Director of the Sassoon Academy Chicago. By Eliza Siep

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Vidal Sassoon: The Movie| How One Man Changed the World with a Pair of Scissors, is a once in a lifetime experience for someone like myself. In this picture, Sassoon reminds me why I decided to take on a role in the beauty industry in the first place. A reminder that determination, struggle, love, passion... Read more »
By Eliza Siep,
May 24, 2011 at 1:52 pm
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