throughout the years, stila has given several makeovers to various individuals.  we’ve loved every minute of it.  but these last few weeks, we have been focusing our efforts beautifying something other than the face!  imagine that?!  since we like things to look pretty, we thought it was time to give our office a little makeover.  here’s a sneak peak at our updated world...

we are excited to introduce you to our pro artist and account executive from san diego, jenn flannagan.  she has worked with stila for 7 years now and is such an asset to our team.  she’s an education guru, a talented artist, a fashionista, and more than anything “the skin expert”.  since summer is approaching, we thought it was fitting that we turn to jenn for some skin tips.  read below to learn what she had to say in our q&a.

we are counting down the days until memorial day weekend!  are you?  it’s always nice to have a three day weekend.  whether you are going on a vacation or staying around town, you probably have some exciting plans.  we do!  here are the makeup must-haves to complete your weekend.
 

sheer color tinted moisturizer spf 20.  protect your skin and look good at the same time while you are outside having fun.  We love that this product is water-resistant and therefore long-wearing.
 

kitten smudge pot.  for long days and no fuss, use this product for smudge proof kitten on your eyes.  make them look bigger and brighten in seconds.  add some mascara and you are good to go!
 

lip & cheek stain.  finish with your favorite lip and cheek stain. which one do you have a crush on?  right now we are obsessed with yumberry and coconut underneath our new lip glazes.

happy memorial day stila fans!  xoxo

today's guest blogger, ebony from makemeovereb.com, has created a colorful look that we love.  below you will find more info about her, what her favorite products are and how she uses them, and some fun pictures.  enjoy!

we had a blast at the ny makeup show last weekend.  it was so much fun to meet all of our ny stila fans!  they came in a hurry to pick up our eyeliners – especially the new sparkle waterproof liquid eyeliners.  all of the pros that attended the makeup show seemed to agree that these liners are a must-have!  in addition, our new foundation - perfect & correct - was a huge hit!

one of the best parts of the weekend was participating in the show’s first ever “new york groove”. this event paid tribute to new york city’s influence on various beauty trends. stila was able to honor one of our favorite trendsetters – blondie!  check out these amazing photos from the event below.

  

you are the winner of our summer look giveaway! with these beach palettes, one step bronze, and bubble gum lip glaze, we know you will look fabulous wherever you go! according to earl-leigh, she is planning on using these new products on a “late night, date night with her hubster!” we love this.


thanks everyone for entering! what should we giveaway next time????

• does your makeup wear throughout the day?  if not, your skin could be dehydrated.  in many cases the skin eats the makeup because it lacks moisture.  if this is you, drink more water and try using a product like our hydrating primer.  it balances the skin and provides the extra moisturize your skin needs.

• for those with oily skin, try skipping moisturizer during the daytime.  instead use a primer that will control oil like stila’s one step correct.  this product will not only smooth your skin, but it will also prevent the makeup from sliding off your face.

• are you suffering from a bad breakout?  less is more.  sounds like an oxymoron – we know.  no we are not suggesting you walk around bare skinned.  instead use a lightweight foundation, a little bit of concealer on the blemish, and a powder to smooth the skin like stila’s illuminating powder foundation!

how many of you stila fans out there love blake lively?  we do too!  her signature style always looks effortless and beautiful at the same time.  well guess what?  on the june cover of people style watch blake is wearing stila’s convertible color in gerbera!  pick up a gerbera of your own to recreate this perfect peach look!  it works everytime.

we can’t help but love la sports teams, especially la galaxy. who can resist those talented soccer players and of course david beckham? last weekend we were privileged to work with several of the galaxy’s top fans at a special VIP mother’s day event.

this event was a fun pre-game experience for top galaxy fans – moms only though! during the festivities, the galaxy said happy mother’s day to these fans with food, manicures, facials, and stila makeovers! after everyone watched the big game! all and all the night was amazing.

enjoy these fun photos from the event!

go la galaxy!

attention all stila fans! it’s time for another fantastic giveaway. and today it’s all about the perfect products for summer. one lucky winner will soon be the proud owner of one step bronze, 2 beach palettes (stunning in sayulita and haute in the hamptons), and bubblegum lip glaze. with these products you will be set for the summer.  enter now!


comment and tell us what you plan on doing when you sport these new products! please include your email address.


***winner must live in the continental united states. entries must be submitted by sunday, may 15th at midnight.


xoxo, stila

red lips are a hot trend right now. after all, who can resist a red hot lip. plus, it seems like an easy way to spice up your look. however, it's not always that simple. the application process alone can be a struggle. and figuring out what to pair with your red lip is another issue. don't fret. here are some helpful hints to help anyone achieve the perfect red lip.

-what shade? the orange-red looks great on fair and deep skin tones. a blue-red is perfect for medium to dark skin tones. and a true red like lover long wear lip color will work on anyone!

-for a defined red lip, begin with a lip liner. if you prefer that pouty lip look, opt out of lip liner

-need your lipstick to stay? dust stila's hydrating finishing powder on the lips in between lipstick layers!

-clean up mistakes with perfecting concealer. apply it to the outside of the lips with the #11 brush.

-smile when you apply your lipstick. this makes it easier to coat every part of the lips and helps you achieve a precise line.

-tired of your red lipstick bleeding? try our long wear liquid lip color in fiery. this lip color wears all day and will not move or bleed! no more worrying about your teeth or your chin!

-lastly, keep the lips the focus of your look when wearing red. we recommend adding some bronzer and lots of mascara!

hey stila fans!  meet elessa, makeup artist and video blogger from pursebuzz! she created a video demonstrating her 4 favorite ways to use our smudge pots.  watch below and read the q&a to learn more about her. 

***for more how-to videos from elessa, subscribe to her blog and youtube sites! 

check out stila again on the jumbotron!!

reminder!!!!!!! mother’s day is this sunday. we are counting down the days, and we are here to help. this year, tell your mother how beautiful she is inside and out with some of our favorite makeup items! you can’t go wrong with these options...


garden bliss palette. this luminous bronzer is a perfect all over powder for summer. it adds a subtle glow to anyone’s complexion and is a great pick-me-up. even better, no one can resist the pretty packaging!

one step correct. every mom wants her skin to look better. one step correct makes good looking skin obtainable, for everyone. and it’s versatile. this product can be worn alone or as a primer underneath your foundation.

lip glaze. there’s no better way to say, “i love you,” than with lip gloss. stila’s new sorbet shades of lip glaze are perfect glosses for your mom. we love honeysuckle and bubblegum.

rosacea is a common skin problem today. those who suffer with this issue deal with skin irritations and often have redness and/or inflammation as well. fortunately, makeup can help. it’s simply a matter of knowing the right makeup to use. here are some suggestions.

-less is more with rosacea. this can be difficult because you are trying to cover redness. however, too much product can irritate the skin.

-look for products that are oil free and will neutralize redness. if you prefer a liquid, we recommend stila’s new perfect & correct foundation or our tinted moisturizer. Both are lightweight products that correct redness in the skin.

-for the fullest coverage, try using stila’s cover up stick to conceal redness. then set with our illuminating powder foundation. the two together are long wearing and simple – great for anyone with rosacea.

-lastly, to add shape to your face, skip blush and try a bronzer instead.

stila was all over the jumbotron tonight at the lakers game! check out the photo below featuring stila and the kiss cam - kind of appropriate don't you think??  especially considering all of our long wearing, kiss worthy products!

we are so proud to be an official sponsor of the lakers and the laker girls.  best of luck in the playoffs. we are rooting for you!!!!