the future of awesome

Over the last few years popular beauty brands have begun to evolve, with many making the shift to cleaner, greener products. Excitingly, what was once unthinkable is now commonplace.

Almost every major brand now offers products made with "natural" ingredients, has a “beauty oil” and might even be paraben-free or organic. Why? Because natural products are awesome, they feel good and work just as well as their mainstream counterparts made with benzones, color additives, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (what?), etc. The adaptation of conventional cosmetics into something cleaner, greener and healthier is not just a fad or for people who eat granola; it’s for everyone!

About ten years ago, sarimotley cosmetics launched a “pretty” pursuit to share clean, healthy, beautiful skincare and cosmetics. Most of our products were made from simple ingredients, many right from the kitchen. The collection included facial oils, castile-based cleansers and simple essential oil mists and tonics. Then cleaner color cosmetics emerged and were added to the collection.

As the beauty industry evolves, sarimotley cosmetics also evolves. You will see many products prevail and a few fizzle out. Rest assured knowing that if one of your favorite products is no longer available, something equally (if not more) amazing is right around the corner.

Some of our beauty brands available at sarimotley.com and studio:

BijaBody
A body care system designed around the four core pieces of true skincare: exfoliation, protection, regeneration and targeted treatments. Products are formulated using scientifically advanced ingredients infused with holistically nourishing goodness.

bkr
A trendsetting, luxe glass water bottle that will change the way you drink your water forever.

Coola Organic Suncare
Suncare actives (like zinc and titanium dioxide) in an organic ultra-moisturizing base, making spf super-nourishing and easier than ever.

One Love Organics
A natural, ethical and environmentally driven skin care company created by skilled cosmetic artisans, and handcrafted on St. Simons Island, a small barrier island off the coast of Georgia.

Vapour Organic Beauty
Where luxury performance cosmetics meets pure organic formulation.

Preserve Skincare
The perfect face cleansing pads developed by two experienced estheticians looking for an easy, effective way to get people to wash their faces and take care of their skin.

SariMotley Pressed Minerals 
Pressed mineral eye shadow, blush, powder and fun color.

Senna Cosmetics (select products)
Natural, wearable and innovative mineral and high-definition makeup and colors for everyone.

For information about sarimotley cosmetics and our beauty brands, please feel welcome to reach out and say hello. If you do not see your favorite product(s) on the website, do not hesitate to ask (sari@sarimotley.com). 

beauty bottle

Water is the magical liquid that plumps skin, fills in fine lines and wrinkles, and boosts blah skin. So when you find yourself searching for this perfect beauty elixir, you now have the perfect receptacle from which to drink. 

Meet bkr (pronounced "beaker"), the perfect, most gorgeous way to stay hydrated and keep skin glowing and beautiful. Designed to make a statement against a disposable world and the chemicals we ingest via plastic bottles, bkr is an unfolding of loveliness from dirty plastic to clean, bubbly glass and soft silicone. 

Inspired by fashion, coolness, pretty things, tranquillity and the belief that you adore simple things that make life feel a little more beautiful and effortless; bkr

• is designed to hold the same amount of water as your typical plastic water bottle (500 ml/16 oz)
• has a similar mouth opening so you don't spill on yourself
• components are BPA-free and phthalate-free
• is dishwasher safe
• is lightweight, sturdy and easy to carry
• is made from glass, the ultimate green and clean material
• silicone sleeve is non-toxic, protects the glass, feels good in your hands and is clean, modern, minimal and cool. silicone is 100% recyclable
• each bkr collection is inspired by colors you love
• encourages you to drink more water
• means you drink better water
• gives back; a portion of all proceeds are donated to initiatives that combat the global water crisis

 Your best-loved bkr bottle is available at sarimotley cosmetics' studio. 

way more than lotion

When BijaBody’s Daily Body Serum made its way to sarimotley cosmetics, “decadent” was the first word that came to mind. Days later, that word was “impressive”! This esthetician created collection is truly the first of its kind: a skincare system for your body. Yes, your body. You have rituals for your pretty face, now you can enjoy one for your beautiful body. The four-product collection follows simple concepts of exfoliation, protection, regeneration and targeted treatment that takes your skin to a whole new level of being cared for.

Daily Body Scrub - exfoliate

Exfoliation cleanses, smoothes and prepares your skin for other products. The Daily Body Scrub fuses a nourishing body wash with a brightening scrub for a silkiness like no other. Organic honey and botanical oils of rose, rice and carrot are blended with perfectly milled grape seeds and corn cob meal. Regular use will gently smooth skin and leave your body glowing.

Daily Body Serum - protect
Protecting your skin from environmental aggressors is essential, and now providing a veil of potent antioxidants and vitamins is a piece of cake with BijaBody’s Daily Body Serum. Tea extracts, lycopene and the BijaBody signature HoneyOil base will leave your skin immediately glowing, deeply nourished and delightfully scented.

Anti-Aging Body Treatment - regenerate
Your body will drink in and enjoy the skin-regenerating ingredients found in BijaBody’s Anti-Aging Body Treatment. This luxurious lotion improves texture, tone and skin’s resiliency. Slow down premature aging, decrease roughness and reduce wrinkling. Everyone enjoys a lotion, but this is so much more.

Bedside Manner - target
Reduce and prevent fine lines from lips, lip area, hands and anywhere else targeted anti-aging is desired. A rich, luscious organic honey and botanical oil base is infused with correct concentrations of the most researched and proven anti-aging ingredients available. “Our hands and lips are crucial for our communication with the world, but they also get the most wear and tear,” says BijaBody founder, Melissa Picoli. Bedside Manner Anti-Aging Lip + Hand Treatment is specially formulated for skin that needs extra attention.

To experience the BijaBody collection make and appointment to visit the studio (call 713-292-6711 or email sari@sarimotley.com). Spend some time to take care of your whole self, not just your pretty face.

fall has it all

The change of seasons dictates fashion, and the biggest transition is Fall. Who will show what, and how will its runway edginess translate to everyday wear? Easy enough, pick a trend or two and make them your own. Fall 2012 is captivating, expressive and bold. Find seriously smooth skin, extravagant eyes and lovely lush lips.

getting it covered

smooth skin with vapour organic beauty
stratus soft focus instant skin perfector
and atmosphere soft focus foundation 

If you are still searching for the foundation that makes your skin appear flawless, now is the time to find it. With multiple formulas on the market–many touting skin-benefitting advantages—getting your hands on just the right one has never been easier. Foundation should look and feel like your skin. When choosing a new color, start with a few shades; paint a stripe of each near the jaw line. In natural light, the color you want is the least noticeable.

Flawless is different for everyone, but the result is the same—gorgeous skin. Find the perfect match with beauty award winning Luminous and Soft Focus formulas from Vapour Organic Beauty at sarimotley cosmetics.

extravagant eyes
black box lash jewel, gel eyeliner pencil
and pressed mineral eyes shadows

feast your eyes
Classic or dramatic, winged or smoked-out sexy; a favorite look for Fall requires keeping eye-defining tools within reach. Don’t worry if you’re not a pro, these lines are totally doable. Easy to apply, simple to smoke-out and brilliant for building lashes with impact.

Eye shadow shades you’ll want to wear: navy (indigo), gold (antique brass, gold minx, sand), taupe (moonstone, taupe tan), mauve (fading rose, brushed velvet), grey (cat’s eye, platinum, opal) and green (emerald mist, olive slate).

read my lips
First off, keep lips smooth and soft with gentle exfoliation (one to try: sarimotley amazing lip polish), and apply lip balm regularly so lips stay moist (sarimotley smartmouth natural lip balm available in the studio).

lovely lush lips with vapour organic beauty
siren lipstick in tryst and bold

Using a neutral tone lip liner is an easy way to keep lip color in place and looking great. Also, you may want to invest in a professional lip brush for applying lip color. It takes a little more time, but you’ll have more control over the finished look. Go bolder and sexier with color. Hues to look for: plum (tempt, au pair), pink (coquette, possess), red (ravish, tryst, bold, torrid) and neutral (chere, naive).

For assistance and info on creating your look for Fall, contact sari@sarimotley.com.

best at bronzer

Bronzer is a real mainstay for spring and summer, and creating that sun-kissed look. A great bronzer, applied correctly, is a beautiful way to enliven your complexion. Here's how you can achieve an easy, totally natural look with creamy or powder bronzer formula:

creamy bronzer

Apply product directly to forehead, cheekbones bridge of nose and chin, blend into skin with fingertips for a fresh-from-the-beach look. Try beauty editors’ favorite obsession, Vapours’ Solar Bronzer. Solar is no ordinary bronzer. This quick, easy stick application will give you stunning sun-free color with environmental antioxidant protection! Can also be used on shoulders, décolletage, and legs. This Vapour favorite will never leave you streaky, orange or fake.

powder bronzer

With a big, fluffy brush lightly apply to the areas of your face the sun would naturally highlight; sweeping color over forehead, cheekbones, bridge of nose and chin. Try sheer textured mineral bronzer like Beyond Bronze from Senna Cosmetics (available at sarimotley studio), a neutral tone for all skin. This trio allows you to create your perfect bronze with soft vanilla and golden bronze tones. 

It's easy to get glowing with bronzer. Find your favorite formula at sarimotley.com or sarimotley studio. 

greasepaint gossip

Hello Makeup Bag, we need to talk. Rumor has it you are are holding on to a few things that are making me look, well, older!

image above: People Clipart.com

Many amazing things come with age: intelligence, security, comfort, etc., and with that delight comes gravity, graying and an occasional feeling of being less gorgeous than before. Brave the battle with a little tweaking of everyday things, like your makeup.

In the article "16 Ways to Look Younger With Makeup" (Allure, April 2012), Danielle Pergament amusingly writes that "turning back the clock can be as simple as opening your makeup bag." With her insight and some product suggestions, here is a little sarimotley digest version on how to look more youthful:

• Moisturize. Forget this step and you're doomed with dullness. Keep skin smooth and supple and the rest is easy. (Great for daily moisture replenishment and filled with antioxidants, do-over daily moisture creme with co-Q10).

• Creative concealing. Correcting facial imperfections with a light-diffusing and hydrating concealer is key. Think of adding brightness to camouflage by reflecting light away as opposed to adding layers to hide behind. Try Illusionist from Vapour Organic Beauty.
• Warm it up. Adding a touch of bronzer to warm the skin and give a healthy, youthful glow can take years off a tired face. Just go with a more day at the spa look vs. back from the beach (Vapour's Solar Bronzer in Simmer is the perfect shade for most skin tones).

• Powder is passe. The days of being powder perfect are in the past. If you must, use a translucent, light-diffusing powder like the Mineral Mix Secret Set powder from Senna Cosmetics (available at sarimotley studio). Or when it's just a touch up, try Tatcha's Japanese Blotting Papers made from Abaca leaf.
• Get cheeky. Creamy, dewy textures are perfect for dry mature skin, especially when they are packed with nourishing organic ingredients that leave your face feeling cared for. Use your cheekbones as a guide for placing blush for just the right flush. (Aura Multi-Use Blush from Vapour).

• Just browsing. Go a little lighter with your brow color (unless you are blonde, then just a shade darker) using softer strokes to fill in sparse areas. Find your brow solutions at sarimotley studio.
  

• Batter up. If you are not already doing so, start using your eyelash curler. Lashes become less full, and giving them a little bump up helps open the eyes and brighten your look. (Tarte's Picture Perfect Eyelash Curler is awesome.)
  

• Prime time. Smooth on a little shadow primer to even lid tone and soften fine lines. This will help eye shadow keep its true color and stay put longer. Totally Transforming Eyeshadow Primer from Senna is an anti-ageing powerhouse with ingredients like hibiscus to help firm and smooth.
• Beware black. Dark brown liner is the new black. It's less intense, but still defines the eyes. Keep the line super-close to the lashes and maybe fore go the liner on lower lashes for a softer look. (Superwear Gel Liner in dark sienna available at sarimotley studio).

• Let in a little light. A soft shimmer, not glitter, on the inner corners of the eyes will wake up your makeup. Also, jut a touch above cheekbones and on the brow bone will add nice dimension. (Trick Stick from Vapour, available as sarimotley studio.)

• Lips of luxury. Boost natural lip tone with universally flattering shades like berries, mauves and just bitten reds. Vapour's Siren Lipsticks are the go-to for finding your perfect shade. Colors that are more sheer allow natural lip tone to peek through, making the hue you choose your very own.

For more information on how to makeup a younger looking you, schedule a visit to sarimotley studio.

pop and pastel 2012

Runway insight from Butter London's creative team started the sarimotley spring/summer 2012 season off with pops of color and pastels. It so nice to have choices when it comes to the latest trends. With Butter London's three free nail lacquer, spring/summer collection, you'll find: neons, teals, neutrals and super soft pastels.

This collection offers soft opaque shades in cantaloupe (trout pout) and perfectly pale pistachio (bossy boots) with intense retro turquoise (slapper) and a hot pink with the slightest bit of glitter (disco biscuit). And when your in the mood for a neutral nail, the oyster lacquer with glints of glimmer (knackered) is just lovely.

Find these colors and more at sarimotley.com.

oh, what a night

Mark your calendar for a night of fun! The Spring Edition of The Mommie Series, Houston is February 15th 2012 at Craft Salon.

Delicious bites provided by Green Plate Kids, hot Houston Deals from Plum District and take home a deluxe swag bag from a host of vendors, including yours truly, sarimotley cosmetics.

The Mommie Series, presented by MISTI STYLE, is a fun education series where a team of experts enlighten, educate and entertain you in areas of family, health, finance and fashion. This season's must-hear speakers include: Vintage Contessa, Karen Terry (business career coach), Dr. Patni (new health trends for women) and Pimples and Wrinkles (Skin Smart! News, Reviews and More). To purchase tickets: www.MISTISTYLE.com/events.

non-toxic nails

3 free (non-toxic) nail lacquers coming to sarimotley cosmetics.

founded & developed in 2005 by sasha muir & nonie creme... this cutting-edge collection of loving lacquers brings high-quality products, fashion and a cheeky flair to life without the harmful ingredients - they "believe in color, not carcinogens."

butter LONDON products are formulated without the use of harmful ingredients like formaldehyde, toluene or dbt.

Celebrate Houston For The Holidays

Saturday, December 4th is Celebrate Houston for the Holidays, a shop local day effort from Sustainable Houston.

Not that you need a special day to go out and shop in Houston, but this opportunity is here to remind you to support local businesses (like sarimotley cosmetics)... get to know them, and what make them special and unique.

In honor of Celebrate Houston for the Holidays, The Studio will be open from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Saturday, December 4, 2010.

For more information email sari@sarimotley.com.

Thursday At One Green Street

Read the writeup below from the Society Page with Bruce Burger, I just love it.

"Well, West University Place was the scene of one green street, last Thursday. And I do mean, "One Green Street"...

One Green Street held an open house showcasing, among others, sarimotley cosmetics. The crowd was a mix of bystanders, clientele and devoted friends and family. Champagne, sweets and fruits were offered by the yard.

The setting: a fabulous boutique offering the very best in organic and recycled goods. A perfect example being the skirts, tops and cocktail dresses made of swanky men's ties. Eco that, Madison Ave:)

And to ring true to the cause, just past the pretty store front advertising, our hostess offered six different recycling bins when this writer went to throw away what proved to be a biodegradable "plastic" cup and spoon... kudos to the Ecos..."

New Year, New You?

It's time to check your makeup drawer, the little bag in your purse and any other secret lip gloss stash-away places. It's OK to let go, buy something new! This New Year, New You special will prove to be a big help in your makeup revamp...

Starting today, Thursday, January 7, 2010, enjoy half-price makeup days!! That's right, you read me correctly! Do you need a new mascara, lip stick, blush, eye shadows or all of the above? What is on your list, let me know: sari@sarimotley.com or complete the "ask an artist" page for a prompt reply. When ordering online, price will be adjusted when order is processed.

Make it happen with sarimotley cosmetics.

The half-priced special is available every Thursday through February 2010. This offer is valid on makeup items that are in stock and available. This offer is not valid on skincare items. Offer excludes prepackages sets, and is valid for one time use - so stock up!!

You're Gifted

You can win the role of fantastic and functional gift giver this year because the sarimotley cosmetics gift guru is here with a few ideas.

You might not be able to tie a bow around younger looking skin, but...

Pair do-over daily moisture creme with co-q 10 with dollface nourishing night creme , and you'll get miraculous moisture, anti-oxidants and a well kept secret to great skin. And NEW for body, try smooth-operator creamy body buffer and velvety body lotion to smooth and soothe beautiful body skin.

Smoke'em out

Create a traditional smokey eye "kit" with these three richly pigmented mineral shadows: volcanic ash, titanium & platinum.

Don't be a tool

Great brushes can take an ordinary makeup look to extraordinary! Find great tools to make that next makeup application a sensational cinch.

For more ideas on skincare and makeup gifting, or to create something personal - send an email to sari@sarimotley.com

Tool Of A Sculptor

In an earlier post (Naked & Brazen) I touched on brows being sculpted, and left a little dangling carrot about an upcoming and useful accessory...

Without further ado, let me present the mysterious brow designing tool, brow sculpt.

This defining, accentuating and setting tool of the trade will have your brows in perfect shape. Available in two shades (brunette & blonde) and cleverly packaged, this all-in-one creation is a makeup bag necessity. Get yours today!

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Priorities

A great review...

"I did a trail run with my fantastic makeup artist Sari Motley, and what she did was amazing. First of all, getting a makeup artist was a top priority for both my wedding day and bridal portraits. I am 24 years old, yet forever mistaken for high schooler, and I still break out a lot. With pictures being taken and all eye on me, of course I want to look my best. The best part about Sari is that she sells her own makeup line of awesome products, and she can work with you to find the right shades of everything. And, if you're not savvy with makeup, she can also give you some makeup tips for everyday use. Bottom line is she is so sweet and I lover her work and her products: am so glad that she's agreed to travel to do my makeup. If you live in Houston defiantly check her out: www.sarimotley.com!"

Read the full story at weddingchicks.com.

Naked & Brazen

Fall '09 preview with sarimotley...
If you're in Houston, Texas you know it's a hot, sticky mess out here. But that doesn't stop fashion from happening right before our prettified eyes. So here's a sneak peak at what's in store for Fall's fashion-face.

That barely there look becomes nearly naked as true nudes (like washed peach and soft spun gold) break down those barriers creating an intentional coquetishness, all the while your brows are sculpted and facial dimensions are precise. Stay-tuned for new brow specific tools and more.

And on the flip side of naked, meet brazen; this is where Fall 2009 says "welcome", but with a flashy and purposeful color story (impressive plums, regal navies, commanding titaniums). Think 80's but with a goal...

Be ready when the season arrives: learn the art of contour, use your makeup brushes to apply everything and don't forget to make a statement.

Houston Brides Magazine

Red My Lips
Ruby-red kissers are back en vogue, according to the newly re-branded sarimotley cosmetics (713.292.6711, sarimotley.com)... visit modernluxury.com to read more on trends to try or pick up a copy of the magazine here when you stop by for your scheduled appointment.

Allure Says

I happened upon an ALLURE article, and wanted to share. It's called: The 10 Beauty Mistakes That Add 10 Years. I found the information so valuable to looking great and being timeless. Here are six points that really spoke to me, and I added a little sarimotley adaptation:

Foundation is Too Thick
When your makeup is too heavy it can draw attention to features you are likely trying to diminish. Go with a sheer foundation, like the sheer mineral tint (with spf 20). Cake may be tasty, but looking "cakey" is no real treat.

Foundation is Too Light
Here you go: note to self, go warmer as you get older. When foundation is lighter than your natural skin tone it can magnify fine lines. Also, incorporate a little luminescence. Try the sheer mineral veil, its light reflective minerals will have you looking gorgeous, not gloomy.

Too Much Concealer on Dark Circles
It's apparent that under eye skin gets thinner as we age, so applying thick concealer will only accentuate what we are trying to hide (conceal). Keep this area light and bright by using mineral products and always apply with a brush. With a brush you are better able to get the product right where you want/need it.

The Big Apple... Of Your Cheek
There was a shift in blushing, suggesting that applying to apples of the cheek created a more youthful appearance... And it does when you are 20!! When we age, and gravity is more apparent (sagging skin), applying blush to the apples will likely draw attention to gravity's work (sagging skin). Apply color (my new favorite: coral sun) on the highest point on your cheekbones, and not too close to the nose.

The Migratory Pattern of Lipstick
As we age, the natural lip line begins to fade, which causes feathering and bleeding. Trace lips with a nude or clear lip pencil to keep color in its intended place, your lips. My favorite lip "tools" are: nude lip pencil for recreating that vanishing lip line, and the lip volumizing gloss in five sheer shades. When used regularly (3 x day for 29 days), this gloss will help increase lip volume, reduce lines and improve lip moisture.

Shimmering Shadow
If you're like me, then you probably love a little shimmer... But as we age, it's best kept to the inner corner, center of lids and just under the brow bone. Create your best look with a combination of eye shadow textures from matte to a slight shimmer.

Read this ALLURE article in its entirety at: http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-look/makeup-skin-care-hair/staticslideshowallure.aspx?cp-documentid=19543405&GT1=32032.