As a mum, makeup artist, and PIXI creator, my life is bursting at the seams with inspirations & impressions. I live my life by the motto “live love & laugh” and whether I am working or focusing on my family, I try to infuse passion and creativity into everything I do. Here I hope to share with you some of my ideas of all things beautiful.
With love, Petra


Friday, December 28, 2012

Best Makeup Looks of 2012!

Lusting for Liquid Liner!

Find 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 and natural with Lip&Line in Nearly Natural. If you want more gloss apply a clear lip balm on top.

Glowing & Gorgeous!

Find Large Lash Mascara in Black at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/eyes/large-lash-mascara
Find Endless Silky Eye Pen in Oyster Glow at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/eyes/endless-silky-eye-pen
Find Beauty Blush in Purest Peach at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/cheeks/beauty-blush


 
How to:
  1. Use a tinted moisturizer with illuminating minerals (we love our Illuminating Tint & Conceal)
  2. Curl lashes and apply several coats of Large Lash Mascara in Bold Black.
  3. Line all around the eye with Endless Silky Eye Pen in Oyster Glow and blend. Also dot on brow bone and top of cheekbone and blend.
  4. Apply Beauty Blush in Purest Peach on the apples of the cheeks.



Prettiest Peony!



Find Lid& Line in Smoky Black at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/eyes/lid-line
Find Sheer Cheek Gel in Natural at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/cheeks/sheer-cheek-gel
Find Succulent Lip Twin in Pink Peony at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/lips/succulent-lip-twin 


How to:
  1. Line upper and lower lash line with the liner in Lid&Line in Smoky Black, then use shadow and smudger to blend.
  2. Keep the skin as bare as you can, apply Sheer Cheek Gel in Natural on the apples of the cheeks and blend.
  3. Now apply the balm from Succulent Lip Twin in Pink Peony on top of lips. 

This is my all time favorite look, fast to do and effective with not much maintenance for a long night and the one I will be doing  this New Years Eve!!!


Let me know your favorite makeup look for 2012 and what makeup you will be doing for New Years Eve! 


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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Celebrities Love Pixi!

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, here are a few more Pixi admirers...

 
Get Kristin's favorite Pixi product, Eye Bright Kit at: http://pixibeauty.com/eyes/eye-bright-kit

I met up with Kristin Chenoweth at NY Fashion Week not long ago - what a lovely, super-talented lady! She radiated warmth & beauty inside and out. 

She told me she swears by the Eye Bright Kit and I have to say, I'm with her! Such a handy flaw-fixer - we all need one sometimes!


Find Pixi kits like the one Angie has above at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/kits

Angie Harmon is a stunning beauty - and clearly, as we can see here, she has impeccable taste in makeup! :)

Find this & other shades of Succulent Lip Twin at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/succulent-lip-twin

Tiffani Thiessen is a fan of our Succulent Lip Twin in Opal Orchid and who can blame her? It's our bestselling Succulent Lip Twin shade and is so convenient for both stars & non-famous Pixi lovers alike - with a cream colour for lips & cheeks in the cap + a tinted lip balm in the tube, it's very handy to take on-the-go.


 Find this & other shades of Succulent Lip Twin at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/succulent-lip-twin

Kyle Richards also loves Succulent Lip Twin! I have to say, there has always been a side of me that wanted to be a housewife!

 Find Pixi kits like the one Jennifer has above at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/kits

Jennifer Coolidge - what a hilarious lady & great actress. She loves our famous Pixi kits.


Find this & other shades of Succulent Lip Twin at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/succulent-lip-twin

 Another Succulent Lip Twin lover! The beautiful Garcelle Beauvais.


 Find Pixi kits like the one Brittany has above at: http://www.pixibeauty.com/makeup/kits

Last but not least, the gorgeous & talented Brittany Snow is a Pixi fan too!



Now that you've seen some of the stars' Pixi picks, tell me what YOUR favorite Pixi product is!

Friday, December 7, 2012

Great Gifts!

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!!!



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!?!



Love this top! To turn heads at a cocktail party, team this with a midnight blue smoky eye!



Great to store makeup brushes & pencils on your vanity! 




 Love how these look like something I may have found in an antique store! 
Find Altuzarra double old fashioned glasses (set of 4) at: http://www.target.com/p/altuzarra-double-old-fashioned-glasses-set-of-4/-/A-14182089#prodSlot=medium_1_6

 

I’m very proud of Pixi’s holiday collection :) We designed 3 gift sets for this holiday – each one is a must-have in my opinion!



Great brushes, great price – a must-have under the tree!
Find Sonia Kashuk Limited Edition 24 Karat 4 pc Holiday Brush Set at: http://www.target.com/p/sonia-kashuk-limited-edition-24-karat-4-pc-holiday-brush-set/-/A-14182888#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=Sonia%20Kashuk%C2%AE%20Limited%20Edition%2024%20Karat%204%20pc%20Holida



 
For the holidays, the more glitter the better - smooth this over a smoky eye for a stunning effect!


Every house needs baskets like this for bathroom storage!
Find Nate Berkus Rectangle Basket - Earth Natural at: http://www.target.com/p/nate-berkus-rectangle-basket-earth-natural/-/A-14141789#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=Nate%20Berkus%20Rectangle%20Basket%20-%20Earth%20Natural


Put a bunch of pine branches in any of these vases for a great holiday hostess gift.


How are you prepping for the holiday festivities? Tell me what's on your list of gifts to give or receive in the comments!


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