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Denver Christmas and an Airport New Year's!!

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:50:00 +0000

So I know this is like 3 weeks past due, but I've been a little busy!

Anyhoo, as always, I made my annual trek out to Denver for Christmas. This year I flew out again on Christmas Eve, and just as a note if your ever in NYC, do NOT fly out of Newerk Airport. It is a total pain in the ass to get to, as in 3 different trains!!

After 4 fun filled hours in coach, I landed in DIA and with a happy surprise my older brother John picked me up at the airport.

John (who has live in Springfield, MO since I was 8) flew out the day before to spend Christmas with us for the first time in 20 years!!! This was also the first Christmas TJ and Abby got to spend with him, so this was really special for my family.

Our Christmas Eve was filled the usual traditions, Fondue and our Annual showing of White Christmas!!

Christmas morning was the same stockings, presents, Mommy's fantastic homemade cinnamon rolls, and the playing with our new toys!! This year's new toy... a Wii!! We wasted no time in setting that up and then watching me totally suck in Tennis, its official, me and Tennis in any form do not go together. Bowling on the other hand, that is my sport ( Jon M if you read this, just remember to never bet against me again!).

We had dinner at my Aunt & Uncle's house and then headed out to see James Cameron's newest hit 'Avatar' in IMAX 3D. Yes, the movie was beautifully done, but the storyline was a little boring.

Anyway, the rest of the weekend was filled with my family spend A LOT of time together since John was in town!!!

Sunday night was reserved for my bi-annual Hot Tubbing/Bar Hopping with Brittany!!

I finished my week long trip with spending time with Jana and new baby Weston!! As well as seeing New Moon for the 10th time with Brittany!!!

My New Year Eve was mostly spent in DIA!! Due to an ice/snow storm that hit New York, all outgoing flights were delayed. This meant my 11:30am flight didn't leave till a little after 3pm MST, which means I spent around 5+ hours sitting in the A concourse. Nikki and I did some mental math and figured that in 2009 I spent a little over 24hrs in airports if you total all my time in them.

Due to my nicely delayed flight and the headache inducing luggage retrieval time at JFK, then add in the holiday subway schedule, I got back to my apartment around 11pm. Meaning I had no time to get to Brooklyn to ring in the New Year!!

The lesson I learned, fly out either on the 30th or Jan 1st but never on Dec 31st.

I had a great 2009, I spent it with awesome friends (new and old) and family. I got to see 2 of my best friends get married, and started new adventures in NYC.

I'm looking forward to everything 2010 brings me.

XOXO ~ Misti

Me and Baby Weston

John & Britt

Britt & Me

The family SchWii

Abby - Christmas morning

TJ - Christmas morning

John - Christmas morning

John & Abby

The Schindele Boys

TJ & Abby Christmas Eve

R.I.P Grandpa Ruth

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:56:00 +0000

Today my Grandfather passed away at the age of 91!!

He will be missed, but we all know that we will see him again one day.

Super Busy - Don't Hate Me!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:56:00 +0000

Okay, I know its been a while since I've updated this blog, so please don't hate me (even anyone still reads this ;-) )

I've had a ton going on!! First off, my Mom and her BFF Jan came to visit in the beginning of October and were here for 4 days!! I had a blast showing my Mom NYC for the first time, plus she got a kick out of fabric shopping in the Fashion district!!!

Then, my 2nd oldest brother John came to visit, we hit up Central Park, Broadway (Wicked), and spent some good ole quality time together!!

Halloween was a big time for me. This was the first year I walked in the Annual NYC Halloween Parade!! What was I you ask... Vampire Lil Miss Muffett, however everyone thought I was Strawberry Shortcake. My friends though, had the best costume, they all went as character from the video game Mario Cart (with complete carts).

Other then that, I've been super busy at work, and trying to keep all my websites updated!!!

Next up is Thanksgiving, I'm hitting up the D.C. area to spend time with my Aunt & Uncle down there!!

XOXO,
M

P.S. Me on Halloween!!!

GlamourCow:Makeup Artist Memoirs: Playing With Makeup In Denver

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:10:00 +0000

This fall = fun, warm, smokey looks. I recently heard about beautyADDICTS & figured I'll give it a whirl.

On a recent trip home to denver, I played with makeup & had a photoshoot.

Get the look using beautyADDICTS Motivate Fall line:

1. Starting with the Solution Eyes palette; start with lightest shade in the upper left corner. Apply this color all over the lid, from lash to Brow.

Next moving clockwise, apply the next shade from lash line to crease. Apply the "gray" shade in your crease going about 3/4 of an inch. Use the dark purple first in the outer crease bringing to the outer eye and bring down into the lower lash. Then you will also smudge the same color into your lash line after applying black liner to both upper & lower lash lines.

Continue reading Playing With Makeup In Denver

Create The Look by Misti: Jouer

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:49:00 +0000

From GlamourCow.com

So for those of you who don't know, GC's writer, Misti, is also a professional makeup artist. A few weeks ago she had created a few looks for Jouer's new line, which is sold exclusively in Bendels.

Over the next week, we'll be highlighting some of the best looks Misti created with Jouer's new collection.

Get the look: Daytime with Jouer by Misti.

If you like me and work a 9-5, getting ready in the morning needs to be quick & painless (because those extra 10 minutes of sleep are crucial!).

Using Jouer's new line, this look done on model, Abby, is simple & perfect for work & can be done is 10 minutes.

1- Start with the appropriate color Jouer moisture tint

2- Apply "Bloom" cheek color to your cheeks

3- Apply "Toffee" eyeshadow on both the lids blending up into the crease

4- Smudge "truffle" eyeshadow into your upper lash line

5- Apply "Noir" mascara to upper lashes only

6- Finish off this look with "Oasis" lip gloss

So simple that even the busiest Worknista's can do this!

Model: Abby Schindele
Photog Credits: Brittany Lamson
Location: Art Folsum Studios, Denver, Co.

**All pictures are exclusive property of Misti Schindele, M Schindele Makeup Artistry and Brittany Lamson Photography. They cannot be used, reproduced or copied without permission.**

Collier Strong Interview

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:48:00 +0000

This past Friday, Collier Strong, world-renowned makeup artist, joined L'oreal & Walgreens in Times Square for a day of beauty in recognition of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Hundreds of people enjoyed complimentary beauty consultations and mini-makeovers featuring L'Oréal Paris' Color of Hope cosmetics collection, which benefits the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF).

I had the awesome opportunity to interview Collier Strong!!!

Interview with Collier Strong, L'oreal Paris Makeup Artist, Project Runway:

GC:Who is your favorite Beauty Icon?

CS: Elizabeth Taylor. There was a picture of Ms. Taylor with Purple eyeshadow, Lavender lipstick, and tangerine lip liner. Her lips just looked that were just dripping with gloss. I've also had the pleasure of working with Elizabeth Taylor, which as a Florida boy, was amazing.

GC: Best makeup by staple from the L'oreal Color of Hope Collection?

CS: I think the whole collection should be in everyone's bag. $1 of every product sold goes to Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF).

I designed the collection around Hope Teal (the color symbolizing ovarian cancer awareness and created 2 different looks that you can mix and match with.

The first collection is for adventurous and fun with the second collection being more everyday ready-to-wear, for all skin tones. What's nice about this collection is that you can wear just one or two pieces and look fabulous.

GC: What are the looks you've seen that you've been liking for the fall season?

CS: The red vamp lips (Dior Show) with not a lot of eye makeup. All the throwback's to the 80's that we've been seeing.

To coincide with National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, L'Oreal Paris' Color of Hope Cosmetics Collection will be available for purchase beginning in September 2009. The entire Color of Hope Cosmetics Collection will be available at mass-market retailers nationwide, including Walgreens, CVS, and Wal-Mart, while supplies last.

Why NYC Fashion Week Rocks!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:56:00 +0000

So NYC Spring 2010 Fashion Week just ended and it was awesome. This was the 4th Fashion Week since I've moved to NYC and the first one that I've gotten to be involved with anything!!!

It started off last week, when I got to go to the 'Abbey Dawn for Avril Lavigne' fashion show on Monday 9/14. The show was awesome and I saw Nikki Hilton and designer Tommy Hilfiger.

Next up was the Glamour Cow Fashion Week Launch Party @ the W Hotel!! The party was awmazing, we had such a good turn out!!! The pictures will be on the GC and MistiSchindele.com later this week. I brought out Brittany Lamson to shoot the event!!!

The week ended on a high note, when I got a last minute invite to interview Makeup Artist Collier Strong!!! If you don't know who that is, then let me explain, Collier Strong is the Head Consulting Makeup Artist for L'Oreal Paris and has been featured several times on the hit show Project Runway!!! He created a new line for L'Oreal Paris called the 'Color of Hope Color Collection' to support Ovarian Cancer Research!!! That interview will also be up on GC and MS later this week as well!!!

So there you have it, I got a fashion show, and interview and a fab party!!!

I also had an awesome time with Brittany and was soo happy she could make it out!!!

Stay tuned for links to the pictures and interviews!!!

XOXO,

Abbey Dawn for Avril Lavigne Fashion Week Show

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:56:00 +0000

Last night I was given the chance to attend the Abbey Dawn for Avril Lavigne Fashion Show, part of Spring 2010 NYC Fashion Week!!

The line is mainly geared towards the tween-teenage girl range and is very pop-punk.

Check out guests Nikki Hilton and Tommy Hilfiger and a brief look a the show!!

Video:

The show was sponsored by Style 360 Toni&Guy and Sephora!!

Thanks to GlamourCow.com!!

Fashion Week Here I Come

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:42:00 +0000

Yep, you read the title correctly. Yours truly is headed on to the Abbey Dawn by Avril Lavigne fashion show!!!

I'm covering the event for GlamourCow.com!!!

Those who know me, know that I LOVE fashion week, its just plain awesome!!!

About the Designer(s)

Abbey Dawn by Avril Lavigne

Abbey Dawn, the lifestyle brand of rocker Avril Lavigne, has revolutionized the way teens and tweens express themselves through fashion. With the right balance of edge and authenticity, Abbey Dawn has evolved the shopping experience at Kohl's stores nationwide. Avril's closet comes to life with a full range of apparel, accessories, jewelry, and watches with additional product categories launching in 2010. Signature pieces include skinny denim jeans, novelty hoodies, graphic tees, and fashion tops.

Having sold over 30 million albums and 18 million tracks worldwide, Avril Lavigne is quickly paving her own path to rock 'n' roll royalty. She burst onto the music scene in 2002 with the critically acclaimed Let Go, which featured the smash singles "Sk8r Boi" and "Complicated." Her 2004 sophomore effort, Under My Skin, debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts, as did her much anticipated third album, Best Damn Thing.

As with her music, Lavigne is involved in every step of the process, from design to fabric selection. The new cross-category collection blends authentic rock with a feminine edge and includes quality apparel and accessories at a great price. Visit www.abbeydawn.com

Hopefully my camera doesn't die in the middle of the show, but expect pictures!!!

This will be followed up by GC's own Fashion Week Launch party this Wednesday at the W Hotel!!!

Soooo excited!!!

XOXO,
M

My Summer Vacations - Denver Stlye

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:35:00 +0000

So I can kinda suck and took a total of 2 pictures on my recent trip to Denver!!! I know, I know but in my defense, I spent most of time running around trying to make sure I could fit everyone into my 4 day trip, the camera got left to the wayside!!!

Some pictures that you will be seeing up here shortly are the pictures I did for Jouer cosmetics and Beauty Addicts cosmetics!! One of my BFF's Brittany Lamson took the pictures and little sister Abby was our model!! The pics turned out awesome. The photoshoot was was the brought about by Elyse (GlamourCow.com), who either contacted or was contacted by Jouer to enlist me to come up with some Fall makeup looks for them!! Since I knew I was heading to Denver, I then enlisted Britt and Abby to join my little project, I wanted to do the professionally!!! It took most of the day on Saturday, but we followed it up with a lovely lunch at CPK!!

Abby during the Jouer photo shoot

Next up on Sunday was my BFF's Jana's baby shower!!!! It was cute and all things baby!!! That was followed up by Dinner with my Mom & Jan!!

Other than that I was working, getting fitted for a dress my Mom made me for the Glamour Cow Fashion Week party and chillaxin in the Hot Tub!!!

I am officially done with traveling until Christmas!!! So right now it is focusing on the Fashion Week party and visits from my Mom & Jan in the early part of Oct and my Big Bro John (also coming in Oct)!!!

XOXO,
M

I'm Denver Bound!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:38:00 +0000

That's right, I'm arriving back in Denver very late Thursday night and I'll be around for 4 1/2 days!!!

My original plan was to attend my 10yr HS reunion, but after doing some thinking I've decided to skip out on that. The few people that I really wanted to see can't make it and I really don't feel the need to spend $90+ to hang out with people I'm not to fond of!!!

Anyhoo, my schedule for my weekend is

Friday - working from my parent house followed by hanging out with Dana and little Jacob that evening.

Saturday - Jour/Beauty Addicts Photo Shoot with Britt and Abby, followed by hanging with Brittany that night.

Sunday - possible CPK lunch with Abby, Jana's baby shower in the afternoon.

Monday - Working from the Denver office, followed by night with the rentals!!!

Tuesday - Fly back to NYC!!!

I would love to try to see as many of my friends as possible, so shoot me an email if want to try to meet for Coffee!!!

XOXO,
M

Nikki's Wedding!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:18:00 +0000

So this past weekend I flew back to New Mexico for Nikki & Sean's wedding!!! It was a pretty small wedding (10 people), but I was able to see not only Nikki, but Jana, Leandra, Wendy & Jim as well!!!

Saturday was the wedding, and then on Sunday Nikki, Sean, Jana and I went to the Botanical Gardens/Aquarium!!!

Check out some of the pics from the weekend!!

Mana Ray's

Its a Shark!!!

Pretty Pink Flower!!

Jana, Nikki, and Misti

Jana, Nikki, Leandra, & Misti

Pretty Bride (Nikki)

Let them eat cake...Pink cake that is!!

First Dance!!

Mr & Mrs. Sean Hilverding

Nikki & Dad-E (Jim)

You can check all the rest of the pictures HERE!!!

Next up, I'm in Denver for 5 days starting on 8/14/09!!! I have a High School reunion, Photo Shoot, Baby Shower and more!!!

XOXO,
M

Glamour Cow: Chocolate+Conditioner=AWESOME

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:15:00 +0000

To understand the fulling meaning behind the title, hit up my latest post on GlamourCow.com!!!

Nothing is better then when you want to eat your hair after washing it!!!

XOXO,

GlamourCow: Body Shimmer that Rocks!!

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:03:00 +0000

Global Goddess 'Floating Diamonds'...check out what I thought of this awesome body shimmer over on GlamourCow.com!!!

XOXO,

New York Fashion Week & New Site

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:38:00 +0000

Some exciting news!!!! The beauty site I write for GlamourCow.com is having an official site launch party during the Spring 2010 New York Fashion week!!! This is a huge opportunity of both me and my friend Elyse (who runs the site). Since I'm a part of the GC site, I'm also going to be able to promote my own site mistischindele.com!!!

Also, I'm going to be starting a new Twilight Saga only website!!! A lot of people has asked for a twilight only website, so right now I'm trying to think of a good catchy URL and will go from there!!!

UPDATE: My new Twilight Saga only website is... TwilightFanSource.com!!! Hopefully I can get some content up there within the next 24-48hrs!!!

I'm very excited about both of these new ventures!!!

XOXO,
M

Glamour Cow: Ted Gibson for Target

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:59:00 +0000

I recently had the chance to try out the new Ted Gibson for Target line for my 'Makeup Artist Memoirs' column on GlamourCow.com

Head on over there to see what I thought of the new line.

XOXO,

Glamour Cow: Don't try this blush at home!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:50:00 +0000

I just reviewed a blush from American Beauty cosmetics, check out what I thought of it over on GlamourCow.com!!!

You can get all of my product reviews and more on my column "Make Artist Memoirs"

Glamour Cow: Fast/Cheap/Awesome Mani in NYC!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:56:00 +0000

Check out my review of the Acqua Beauty Bar in Union Square over on GlamourCow.com!!!

Seriously, one of the best (and cheapest) manicures I’ve had in the city!!!

Well, you on GC, be sure to check out my column “Makeup Artist Memoirs“

No More Comic-Con

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:30:00 +0000

I think I've mentioned a few times now how excited I was to go to Comic-Con for the Summit Entertainment panel featuring the cast of 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon'!!

Well, I am sad to say that this trip is no more :-(

Why you ask? Well my BFF Nikki (who is more like a sister) is getting married the next weekend in New Mexico, and seeing as how I'm still not raking in the millions of dollars, I had to give up Comic-Con for something much more important!!!

So, Even though I'm a little sad about missing Comic-Con, I would not have missed Nikki's wedding for the world!!

So Nikki, that is how much I love you, I'm missing Comic-Con and my love of all things Twilight just for you!!!

Happy Birthday to Me!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:01:00 +0000

Yesterday was my 28th birthday and my friends and I gathered at 230 Rooftop in midtown!!!

Check out the pics!!!

New Post up on GlamourCow.com!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:04:00 +0000

My newest 'Makeup Artist Memoirs' post is now up on GlamourCow.com!!!

Be sure to check it out!!!

Cali Trip/Joanna's Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:58:00 +0000

Last week I traveled all the way across the country to Laguna Beach, CA to attend my dear friend Joanna's wedding!!!

I was so excited to go to this wedding, and it was fabulous!! I also got to spend a few days with my little brother TJ who I haven't seen since Christmas, spend on good time on the beach, and eat a ton on IN-N-OUT burger!!!

Here are a few of the pics!!

Above: Laguna Main Beach

Above: TJ after 3hrs at the beach

Above: Me at the wedding!!

Above: Joanna & Tommy's first kiss as Husband & Wife

Above: I caught the bouquet and yes TJ caught the garter!!!

You can catch the rest of the pics HERE!!!

Were am I off to next...Comic-Con in late July, I'm embracing my dorky side!!

I'm headed to the West Coast!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:54:00 +0000

Another month, another trip...this time to the West Coast, SoCal, Laguna Beach!!!!

My dear friend and one of my BFF's Joanna is getting married on Friday, and I'm headed out there with TJ in tow to attend the nupitals.

Since we all know I love SoCal, you can count on tons of pictures.

You can also get updates to what I'm doing and instant pics by following my Twitter page!!!

See ;-) ya'll in a week!!

XOXO,
M

P.S. - As soon as I get the video, I'll post my adventure that was live Rock n Roll Karaoke!!!

Mistischindele.com has been nominated for bloggerchoice.com

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:52:00 +0000

My entertainment website is now nominated for the Best Entertainment Blog and Best Pop Culture Blog with the Blogger's Choice 2009 Awards!!!!

Please do me a favor and click on the these button to vote for my site!!

XOXO,
M

GlamourCow.com: Covering a Tattoo

noreply@blogger.com (Misti) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:07:00 +0000

I have a new post for my column "Makeup Artist Memoirs by Misti" is up for at GlamourCow.com

Go check it out!!!!!

XOXO,