Happy Birthday, Bluemercury!

I can’t believe Bluemercury is 17 years old! Barry and I have been reminiscing about some of our history. We remember doing spa laundry in the basement of our first location in Georgetown because the spa was so busy and we didn’t have enough towels! We remember putting our 5, 3, and 1 year old in our SUV and driving from DC to Philadelphia to New Jersey touring stores. We remember our beauty experts and team members that have been with us so long  - Kathy D. (15 years), Sandy R. (12 years), Rex R. (7 years), Kate F.  (8 years) and Sondra T. (13 years). We have a great Bluemercury family and we are so proud of what we have all accomplished together.

And I LOVE our clients. You inspire me to seek out the best beauty products in the world. Happy Birthday, Bluemercury! More to come!

Sometimes You Just Need a Pro

Last Saturday was my 40th birthday party. I honestly usually do my makeup myself for all events, but decided that I would go to bluemercury and have it professionally done. I know it sounds funny since I own bluemercury, but honestly, I usually do not have time to have someone do it.

I must say, there is nothing like having a great makeup artist do your makeup. I wanted a heavy smoky eye and nice, clear, even skin that lasted all night. I raced into our Bethesda location at 4:30 and Kate went to work. I was out in 30 minutes with a dramatic eye and even skin – it was perfect. Here is what she used:







Trish McEvoy Eye Base in Demure over the entire lid. Trish McEvoy Midnight Diamond Eye Powder Definer in the crease with Trish McEvoy Arabian Nights Eye Powder Definer blended all over the lid and in the crease with a heavy hand on the corners. Eyes were finished off with Trish McEvoy Lash Curling Mascara.















Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base as a face primer, followed by Bobbi Brown Moisturizing Foundation Compact in beige and Laura Mercier Secret Concealer #2. This was set with Laura Mercier's Secret Brightening Powder. This was finished off with Laura Mercier Bronzing Pressed Powder in Golden Bronze and Bobbi Brown Illuminating Bronzing Powder in Maui as a blush.

The Trish McEvoy Essential Pencil was used all over the lip with Trish McEvoy Beauty Booster SPF 15 Lip Gloss in Pretty Pink.


My makeup lasted all night, looked great in photos, and I felt great. A pro is a pro is a pro, no substitute.