Icon: Catherine O'Hara in Beetlejuice

For those of you who know me personally, you are probably very aware of my various fashion muses by now - Ms. Page, vintage boudoir babes, and NYC art teachers from the 80s. I credit this last one for my complete and utter fascination with Catherine O'Hara's genius character Delia Deetz in Beetlejuice.

Hello stark black eyeliner with ferocious red lips. Hello all-black asymmetrical ensembles that would make any 1988 art professor drool into their acrylics. Hello LEATHER GLOVE HEAD WRAP!

P.S. Who wouldn't want to rock those earrings?!

I watch this movie at least once a month and never get tired of seeing Delia in her art-obsessed, self-centered bitch glory. Also, this scene cracks me up every damn time, stoned or stone-cold sober. And anyone who can deliver this line with such direct intensity is a GD hero in my book.

Classic: Make Up Forever's Aqua Black

I was fortunate enough to attend a Make Up Forever event at the W in Austin several weeks ago. Fortunate for two specific reasons - I got to see the very accomplished makeup artist James Vincent work his magic with a live demo and I found my new desert island must-have . . .

Make Up Forever's Aqua Black, now my go to eyeliner.

This stuff is hardcore and not for the faint of heart. But for eyeliner junkies like myself, I say bring it on. I understand that this product is a staple in thousands upon thousands of make up kits already but I am just now discovering it. Don't tease me. Haha, get it? Tease? Shit. Moving on.

Use an angle brush to apply this to the top of the lid, on the bottom and top eye membranes, and bottom line if you're going for an uber dramatic look. Once dried, this stuff does not move so apply slowly and carefully. I always keep a cotton swab dipped in make up remover handy. I use this product for all different kinds of looks. Most of the time, I go all out and put this over most of my top lid. Other times, for my "day time" look, I just lightly line close to the lashes to make them appear more lush.

Confession time. I have washed my face at night, avoiding the eye area and worn the liner to bed, only to layer some more on the next morning. I call it my "Yeah, I went out the night before and looked fabulous and woke up looking just as fabulous this morning with crazier hair" look. Trust me, it works.

Do yourself a favor and go out and get this stuff. Then come hang at my place so we can try out all different kinds of looks and inspirations. I will provide the brushes, you bring the champagne.

Fan Favorite: nails inc. Magnetic Polish

I first read about this crazy cool new nail polish in last month's Vogue and have been obsessed with the idea ever since. Any nail polish that gets its own feature story in a top fashion mag has got to be worth it, so my product-infatuated brain told me.

The British nail emporium, nails, inc., recently released a magnetic polish. Yes. That's right. A magnetic polish. And it looks like this:

How freakin' metallic sexy is that? Here's how it works - clean and file your nails, then apply a base coat and let dry. Next, apply the desired magnetic color and immediately hold the special cap over the nail for a few seconds to create the swirly, whirly goodness. Finish with a shiny top coat.

After I read last month's Vogue feature, I received a serendipitous email from my personal makeup mecca, Sephora, announcing they now carry nails, inc., including this fresh and fabulous polish. Sephora also created an easy to follow video so you can check out the polish at work.

See it, believe it, then run out and get it. This is going to be THE nail polish to wear this fall.

Fan Favorite : Argan Oil

Check out my first guest post about Josie Maran's 100% Argan Oil on the awesome new blog, The Mode Life! And while you are there, feel free to poke around (in a friendly way, teases). Founded by some pretty sweet ladies, including Austin's own Michelle Weber, The Mode Life is the latest lifestyle blog for real peeps like you and me. Good times all around.

Fan Favorite : Laura Mercier Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20

A recent text I got this past weekend from a pleased friend prompted me to write this post. My girl had been looking for a new and improved foundation and I recommended this awesome tinted moisturizer, my go-to whenever someone is looking for intense but natural-looking coverage. She fell in love after just one application and used a lot of exclamation points in her corresponding text.

Laura Mercier's Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 covers and conceals like a foundation but feels like a light-weight moisturizer. Really, anything from the Mercier Flawless Face collection is sweeeeeet but this particular product never fails. For some reason, my hormones decided to kick my skin's ass this past week, so mama is a little broken out. But I had no fear because I knew I housed this tint in my arsenal and used it all week to pretend like I had flawless skin. I highly recommend this product year round.

Classic : Saturday Luxury

It is early Saturday afternoon and I am sipping strong coffee, lounging around listening to some of my favorite tunes of all time, and compiling a storyboard of makeup ideas for a lady friend's wedding while I wait for a good friend to come over so I can continue doing nothing except drink champagne and get some sun at the pool. I am literally having one of the best Saturdays I have had in a while. And I got to thinking about the concept of treating oneself. You know, just completely indulging yourself in nothing but extravagance and guilty pleasures.

The idea of spending money or even just a little bit of time on ourselves these days sadly seems to be far and few between. I gave four facials this past Friday and three of the lovelies I pampered had never had a facial before. Picture me gasping dramatically. Why is we don't treat ourselves any more? Don't blame the economy! There are so many things you can do to treat yourself for very little money. I say it's time to carve out an afternoon or evening and just lounge. Glamorously. Because there ain't nothing with wrong looking your absolute best while you indulge your deepest, darkest, dirtiest... well, you get the idea.

I keep a bottle of Lollia's Relax Evening Bubble Bath in my bathroom for those times when you just need everything else around you to chill the freak out while you take a calm, long breath.

The scent is soft, not too flowery or sweet. And it makes your skin feel dewy and sexy. Fabulous. Also, a hint to all the ladies out there - wear ridiculously huge earrings whenever you lounge. Seriously. I wear these large gold hoops I got at Strut during the most inappropriate times. Think baths, poolside, doing laundry or just sweeping my kitchen floor. I promise you it makes you feel amazing. Hell, throw on a gaudy necklace while you're at it just for kicks.

Also, everyone should own a silk kimono robe. I want this one.

When indulging, your skin should be glowing and healthy. Get a boost from Vaseline Gel Cocoa Butter.

This stuff is not messing around, so apply it with caution. And never leave your face in the dust. It should be illuminated as well. Lately, I have been liking Josie Maran's Argan Illuminizer.

It is not too heavy or shiny so it's perfect for those days of luxurious excess. Another glamourous tip: highlight one body part you are totally digging at the moment and accentuate the hell out of it. Right now, I am liking the tan on my shoulders, so I am wearing off the shoulder tops like they are going out of style (if they haven't already). I do this because even when you are by yourself, you must feel sexy at all times. Come on, Teases! You know it's true. Plus, you never know who might knock on your front door for a visit.

If you need a little more inspiration on how to be glamorously lazy, take a cue from Feu D'Amour by Taschen. I mean, can it get any more sexy than this?

I think not. Enjoy your Saturday!

Fan Favorite : Clarisonic

There are a lot of amazing perks when one goes to beauty school - nerding out over the histology of skin, makeup kits (!), being surrounded by people just like you. But my favorite perk might just be the huge discounts I get on professional-grade equipment. I know, I know. Life is so hard. I received this week's FAN FAVORITE, my super girly pink Professional Clarisonic, in the mail a few weeks ago and use it twice a day. Once in the morning as an amazing wake-up call and once in the evening to scrub the day away. I swear I saw a difference in my skin after just one use.

The Clarisonic uses sonic frequency of more than 300 movements per second to wash away dirt, impurities and makeup, while minimizing pores and prepping the skin for your nourishing products (serum, moisturizer, etc.) My face has never looked more even-toned. Plus, the Clarisonic is awesome to use right before you wax or tweeze. It makes those wayward hairs stand on end, making it 10 times easier to pluck those suckers out. And don't forget the body brush! I use this one all over for touchable skin, which comes quite in handy as everyone knows I love to be touched. For realz. It is especially effective under the arms and on the legs for kick-ass exfoliation.

Right now, it looks like you can get your own Clarisonic at Sephora, Amazon or from their official website. Also, check in with your esthetician as they might retail it at their spa. I know I will definitely be using one in my practice to get my clients extra squeaky clean.

And for awesomeness on the go, check out the new travel sized Mia. Eek! How bad do I want this in Sapphire?

Oh. So. Bad.