go gaga with your makeup this halloween!!!!!

Oct 14, 2010

hey stila girls.  halloween is almost here.  although we cannot believe how fast the time has gone by, we are totally stoked that this fun holiday is just around the corner.  halloween is a time when dressing up, experimenting, expressing your personality, and even stepping outside of your comfort zone are all appropriate.  and this year stila has gone gaga for halloween.  we created 3 gaga inspired looks based off some of the hottest costumes for the year.

even better, stila's top pro artist, dominick briguglio teaches you how to achieve each gaga look with special how-two videos.  these looks all come complete with face charts and sets.  that's right - stila has got your makeup covered this halloween from the pretty to the extreme!  check them out now.  also, enjoy these fun behind the scenes shots from the making of our videos!



xoxo

sending our love and support to heather

Oct 6, 2010



heather, one of our vendors, was recently diagnosed with colon cancer.  whe is fighting the cancer and had surgery yesterday.  2e want to send our thoughts and prayers to heather and her family and friends.  because of her efforts we are able to bring to you some of our favorite products including the kajal eye liners and our new long wear liquid lip colors. 

we are proud of heather’s courage and wish her the best during this difficult time in her life.  she is truly amazing and an example to us all.  we are grateful to her and wish her the best.  to read more about heather, visit her blog.

behind the scenes of our spring shoot!

Oct 5, 2010



ok we know it's only fall. and yesterday in california was actually the first day it really felt like fall for us at stila.  however, when it comes to beauty, we like to think ahead.  while the rest of the world is buying boots, sweaters, and an amazing red lipstick, we are working on our "light up the world collection" that will debut this spring.

the photoshoot for this collection occurred last friday.  it was amazing.  we loved everything about it, including the new products that every stila fan will soon be able to get their hands on.  in addition to the new products, we loved seeing stila's all over shimmer liquid luminizer on the cheekbones.  this product is a must for anyone who wants their cheekbones to stand out and we couldn't live without it on friday!

"PRO"file piece - charles miller

Sep 30, 2010


meet stila’s pro artist and account executive, charles miller! his passion for all things pretty began in the womb when his mother was selling cosmetics.  today charles credits his mother and his three older sisters for his beauty knowledge.  at stila we value his kindness and positivity.  charles has refreshing view on women and we wanted to share it with all of you.  read the q & a below to see why charles makes all of us at stila feel like a million bucks everyday!

your job requires you to interact with a lot of women.   do you feel like they are too hard on themselves?
i often think that women are their worst critics.  they fail to see their own beauty in the mirror.  it’s ok for them to smile and accept that they are beautiful.

besides weight, what are some concerns you notice that women have about themselves?
aging is a top concern among most women.  let’s “face” the facts, we are all aging.  i love educating women on how to age gracefully while feeling beautiful at the same time.  makeup is a big part of this.  many people think makeup is about painting faces, but there is so much more to it.

do you think makeup is a good way to help provide women with more confidence? 
definitely.  it’s the power of beauty – women always feel more confident when they look amazing.

cosmetic companies say sales of lipsticks rise during economic down times.  why do you think this is?



lipstick represents a small little indulgence that brings pleasure.  it provides women with a simple solution to transform their look.  during times of crisis, this “indulgence” – possibly the only affordable one - says a lot about the importance of beauty.

lastly, as a pro makeup artist, what product do you feel always provides women with that instant pick-me-up that is so often needed?


my favorite product is illuminating tinted moisturizer.  it promotes healthy looking skin and will wake up your makeup!  this product works well on all skin types and looks amazing applied under the eye area to brighten.

the winner is...

Sep 29, 2010

congratulations to devy!  you are the winner of stila's new, innovative color wheels.  you will be the first to own these limited edition eye shadow palettes made exclusively for our holiday collection.  devy said...


"i would love to win this gift.  i love makeup and especially eyeshadows.  i love stila eyeshadows and their colors."


enjoy experimenting with all the wonderful colors in both of these eyeshadow palettes.  explore the artist inside of you, and use your creativity to create limitless looks.


for those of you who didn't win, sarah sends her love and promises we will have more giveaways!  also, both palettes will be available to purchase soon!  keep your eyes out for a great deal and a fantastic gift!

stila's pro artist jenn on the set of zappos

Sep 24, 2010

we all know zappos.com is a great place to purchase shoes.  it's a go-to shoe site for so many women.  what few people realize is that you can also find stila makeup on this amazing site!  yep!  you read correctly.  instead of adding socks to your next shoe purchase, why not throw in a lip glaze instead?  sounds brilliant right?  we thought so.  and yesterday our very own pro artist, jenn flannagan, was on the set at zappos working to make the stila shopping experience at zappos.com even better.

jenn worked with zappos to film educational videos that will be available to help zappos customers. these videos offer quick insight on stila's products, application tips and tricks, and more.  jenn did an amazing job in the videos - she really is quite the expert. we so are lucky to have her at stila.  enjoy the behind the scenes photos we captured on the set!



amazing day today backstage including a rachel zoe appearance!

Sep 13, 2010


we had an amazing day backstage today!  amaaaaaazing!  we worked with designers jenni kayne and betsey johnson.  at the jenni kayne show, celebrity stylist, rachel zoe stopped by to take a sneak peak at the collection.  how cool!!!  by far our favorite celeb siting of the week.  we just died!  bananas!

more information on the beauty looks backstage to come soon!!

breakfast over stila

Sep 8, 2010



the other day, stila studios welcomed total beauty’s senior editor, kristen giordani for breakfast, a makeup touchup, and basic girl talk.  it was one of the more entertaining mornings in the office, causing pr guru melissa rosenfield and pro artist lindsey forrest to question if breakfast over stila should become a regular activity.  the girls discussed their favorite beauty trends, must-have products, tips and tricks, and more.

kristen, who has a wealth of knowledge stemming from her years with seventeen magazine and her time living in the big apple, had a lot to say about beauty.  in particular, she commented, that she attends fashion week regularly, but never sees the clothes – it’s the beauty she cares about.  she’s more low maintenance herself, but not afraid to go bold as evidenced by her red lipstick.  and she is a huge fan of stila’s convertible color, pressed powder, and eyeshadows. 

when we asked her if there was anything she needed for fashion week she replied, “i need that flesh colored pencil to help me look awake during fashion week.  i never get any sleep!”  we know exactly what she means, having been there ourselves and we made sure she had plenty of topaz kajal liners to help her survive ny fashion week in style!!! 

stila house party in hollywood, florida

Aug 27, 2010



superstar lidia debaise organized a house party with a group of catholic private school teachers (pictured above).  these lovely ladies meet together monthly for happy hour at a host’s house to socialize, relax, and bond.  this month's happy hour was all about stila makeup.  according to lidia it was not only fun and exciting, but also perfect timing for these women.  school had just started and these ladies needed to let loose, pamper themselves, and have some fun. 

during the party, lidia was able to show the gals stila’s new fall lineup.  everyone was extremely impressed with one step correct.  also, the new long wear liquid lip colors were a major hit – especially with the p.e. teacher who never has time to touch up or worry about her makeup.  what item was the must have for everyone at the party?  stila’s new glamoureyes mascara.  apparently everyone needs the look of false lashes without the fuss.  

pro artist tip of the week - smile!

Aug 23, 2010

if you read the happy birthday post below, then you know that one of the attributes most loved about sarah is her smile.  it is infectious and it also adds to her beauty.  since today is sarah's birthday, we wanted the pro artist tip of the week to focus on achieving the kind of beauty that sarah is known for.

sometimes the simplest thing can go a long way.  this is true with a smile.  add a smile to your beauty wardrobe and you will look even better as you walk out the door!  so the next time you feeling down, stressed, or in a rut, add some lip glaze and smile!!!  this trick is an instant pick me up and it works every time!

happy birthday sarah, love stila!

happy birthday to stila's superstar head artist, sarah lucero. the following are a few special thoughts and birthday wishes from some of sarah's coworkers.

with all the success sarah has had, she always manages to stay humble.  she is always smiling and when she walks in a room she radiates peace and happiness!  love you girl!  happy birthday.  many blessings.


sarah is one classy lady.  she has taught me so much and i am so honored to get to work side by side with her day in and day out.  sarah you are such an asset to this industry and i love that you make this world a more beautiful place every day!!!  happy birthday!


sarah you are truly a "beautiful person".  anyone who meets you has only praise.  those that have not, simply want to.  i am forever sharing with others how wonderful it is to work with you.  you are a true friend.  i love how you can brighten someone's day with a simple smile.  i am blessed to have the opportunity to work with you.  you are truly amazing and i am proud to be your "big brother".  i love your humor, wit and charm.  sarah, you are stila's shining star!  forever beautiful, forever bright, always continue to lead the way.  happy birthday sis!


where do i start?!  sarah is the most inspirational person i have ever met.  she is so kind to everyone she meets, warm, charming and above all, extremely humble.  her amazing energy is contagious and when you see her smile, you instantly smile :)


i love sarah's super happy energy.  no matter how you're feeling she always manages to crack a smile on your face :)


sarah is amazing!!  as busy as she is, she is never too busy to reach out to all of us and make each and everyone of us feel special and appreciated.  she is a wonderful friend and mentor.  sarah has done sooo much for me.  i would not be in this perfect place in my life if it weren't for sarah!  i learn from her on so many different levels - artistry, perseverance, kindness, and humanity.  she means so much to all of us.  happy birthday sarah!


i love how sarah is always smiling and so positive.  i also love how many days we show up to work in the same outfit.  i feel like we are bonded through our tuckers!


sarah is our angel.  she protects us at all times and make me smile even when life gets us down.  my life wouldn't be the same without her.  happy birthday to my guardian angel :)


sarah radiates beauty!  she is beautiful on the inside, beautiful on the outside and makes women look beautiful with her artistry.


from the moment i met sarah i've been her biggest fan.  in turn, sarah has also been my biggest cheerleader.  i'll never stop being grateful for her love and support, and i constantly wonder what it would be like if everyone had a sarah in their life.  i feel so fortunate to know her and call her my friend. happy birthday sarah.  

sarah, happy birthday from all of us at stila!  we love you so much and appreciate all you do!



stay tuned...

Aug 19, 2010

dear stila fans.  last week's contest is officially closed for entry.  stay tuned for an exciting post about the winner's new look.  we are extremely excited about it and hope you are too!  best of luck to everyone who entered!

also, feel free to let us know what you want sarah to giveaway next.  she is very open to suggestions!

fabulous fantasy hair

Aug 17, 2010

at stila we love the drama on hair battle spectacular every week.  what about you?  the head to head battles are not only entertaining, but also fierce.   who knew fantasy hair could be so fun, so fabulous, and also unbelievably impressive?  we are excited to see who makes the cut on tonight’s episodes and thought you might enjoy some of our favorite shots from last weeks episodes. 

our makeup artists relied on convertible color, long wear lip sticks, smudge pots, and natural finish foundation to create these amazing looks.  tune in tonight to see the new looks - we hear wedding cakes may have inspired them!!! 

hsn live from vegas!

Aug 14, 2010


sarah and dom are at the hsn live from vegas event right now.  how fun.  they are meeting fans and clients in the area and also selling products online.  we love hsn and hope all of our stila fans in vegas get a chance to meet sarah and dom this weekend!!  go stila!

enter to win...

Aug 12, 2010


do you have a special event coming up?  maybe you are getting married, going to a reunion, celebrating an anniversary, or going back to school.  wouldn’t it be nice to have an entire new makeup look for this event?  enter to win our contest and this could be your reality.  here are the details:

  • one luck winner will receive a personalized makeup look for the event of their choosing courtesy of sarah lucero.  she will tell you what to do to look your best and give you the products to accomplish it!
  • to enter, comment and tell us what event you need this new look for.  don’t forget to leave your email address!
  • you have one week to enter.  we will randomly select a winner next thursday!




***winner must live in the continental united states.

a stila makeover from viviana

Aug 11, 2010


hey stila fans.  have you ever wanted to get a stila makeover on a random thursday afternoon for an important event?  many women think this type of luxury is unobtainable.  however, booking a makeover with one of stila’s top pro artists is actually as easy as scheduling your regular blowout.  all you have to do is call fred segal’s studio beauty mix in santa monica, ca and schedule an appointment with viviana from stila (310.394.8509).

viviana has worked in the beauty industry for over 15 years.  she has a wide range of experience from runway to television.  she’s worked with nbc, bet, abc, mtv, and the history channel.  in addition, she has spent time with several starlettes in the industry, helping them look their best for the red carpet.  currently, she manages stila’s pro team and works backstage every season at new york fashion week.

we have no doubt that viviana can help you look your best.  and, she is also a great resource if you are looking to get to know our line better.  call and schedule your personal makeover with her today!  you will be glad that you did!

stila warehouse sale

Aug 4, 2010



get excited! in an effort to make room for new products, stila is having a special warehouse sale online this weekend! it is the perfect opportunity to stock up on exclusive stila items at bargain prices. here are the details so you don’t miss out!


friday august 6 – monday august 9 at stilacosmetics.com
expect up to 75 % off hundreds of stila items
free shipping on orders over $50


happy shopping! every stila girl loves a great sale!

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