hello, my name is richael, and i am a makeup addict

Eye Shadow in Truffle, Blush in Teaberry

Everyone knows that if there were at 12 step program for make-up-aholics I'd be fully admitted. I've tried millions of brands, tested thousands of mascaras, own a mecca of lipsticks, a shrine of eye shadows...and until I started working here, at My Liege,  I was still a bit unsatisfied having never quite found my makeup soul mate. My vanity has been simply cluttered with all sorts of "Mr. Wrong Shades For You" and I was growing tired of settling. After working at My Liege for a full year now, I am quite certain that it was written in the stars and the moons, carved in stone somewhere in an ancient cavern, that I was destined to find this place and have all of my makeup dreams come true the second I walked through the door... Hello, Duchess!

I introduced you to one of my loves in the Smooch blog (read here: falling for smooch) a few weeks ago...Today I'd like to tell you a bit more about the makeup line as a whole.

                Duchess Cosmetics, by myliege, mineral makeup is sourced from nature and fused with science to protect, correct and beautify skin without irritation. Minerals provide a natural, chemical-free sun block, shielding skin against damaging ultra-violet light. Their powerful, light-reflective properties make flaws and imperfections practically invisible. Virtually weightless, Duchess Cosmetics allow skin to “breathe” freely while shielding it against age aggressors and every product is free of fragrance, oil, talc, dyes, heavy fillers and pore-clogging ingredients. Pure mineral makeup is the perfect choice after cosmetic procedures or for individuals who suffer from chronic skin conditions. The Duchess Cosmetics mineral makeup formulations are endorsed by leading cosmetic surgeons,dermatologists and estheticians.

We have a full array of foundations- a Mineral Sheer Tinted moisturizer for those that like an easy breezy quick and easy makeup routine to a full coverage Mineral Photo Touch Foundation. We have lipsticks with SPF, liquid lustres, blushes and bronzers, and eye shadows galore. But, my friends, I think I've found the one that I'm ready to settle down with.. The ultimate makeup item that is going to finally make an honest woman out of me.. (I've seriously got to delete those old eyeliner's #s from my cell, they keep calling , I always cave and then I'm left with a sad feeling and raccoon eyes the next day).. The Prince Charming of makeup ... the 2011 Fall/Winter Palette...fully loaded with 12 eye shadows, (8 matte, 4 metallic) 10 lipsticks, and 2 blushes.  The eyeshadow colors are so versatile- you can create anything from a nude/everyday look to a Kim Kardashian smokey eye with these colors (look past her wedding drama- the girl's eye makeup is amazing)! You can use the shadows as eyeliner if you use a wet brush.  The lipsticks range from deep red to barely there and can even be put on lightly just to give a hint of color. The two blushes- Teaberry and Blush Dusk are wearable on everyone. This palette can do no wrong. 

Here he is folks, the 2011 Fall/Winter Palette. I'll give you two a minute.

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....available for Holiday 2011. Limited Edition.

breathe easy

My Liege Salon and MetroSpa is excited to announce that we are the first salon in NH to meet and exceed the new clean air quality standards as issued by OSHA and the EPA. How are we doing this? With a three zone certified air purifying system. Adios, keratin vapors. Perm smells, be gone! The purifying system works even when there are no chemical services being performed...Which means the metroSpa is literally,  a breath of fresh air.

In celebration of our new chemical source capture system we have decided to extend our Keratin promotion through the month of November as well! That means $100 off Keratin packages for 30 more days!! Read on for information about the treatment, and why its a life-changing experience. 

Keratin Complex Hair Therapy at My Liege Salon & MetroSpa:

This new revolutionary hair therapy smoothing system infuses Keratin deep into the hair cuticle eliminating up to ninety-five percent of frizz and curl from the hair, leaving the hair soft, shiny and luxurious. The hair is more manageable and easier to maintain, reducing daily styling time. For many, this is truly a life changing experience! Since hair is made of Keratin, when you re-infuse into the hair shaft, you rejuvenate the hair, giving it the soft, silky feel that people everywhere are raving about. Think of it as "skin care for your hair." The advanced patent pending formulation restores and restructures hair by infusing a special blend of natural keratin deep into the damaged cuticle. The keratin is bonded into the cuticle by the heat of the flat iron to relax the hair's sub- cuticle layer. With each treatment the hair becomes healthier as the keratin builds up inside the hair.

After 1 treatment you can expect your hair to be:
• Softer & Silkier
• Straighter & Shinier
• Faster and easier to blow-dry  - Reduces daily styling time
• Less maintenance - close to being  "maintenance-free"

A great time to have the treatment done would be directly after coloring or chemically treating the hair. The color will be sealed in, leaving the hair vibrant and extending the life of the color. Treatment can last up to 3 months, depending on hair type an texture, provided you follows all after care instructions recommended by your designer.

Check out this before and after of Hoda Kotb's (of the Today Show) Keratin treatment.

Keratin Packages start at $250 and include Arrojo Gentle Shampoo and Conditioner! Appointments by consultation only for first timers. You are always welcome to call the our guest service experts with any questions or for appointment availabilities.

going green, getting green

What does your to-do list look like?

To Do

1. Win the powerball
2. Use coupons to get all my groceries for free
3. Master that crazy swan yoga pose
4. Make 100 cookie monster cupcakes for the bake sale
5. Save the environment
6. Walk the dog 
7. Laundry
8. Be fabulous

So much to do, so little time. However, I think I can help kill two - or three- birds with one stone. I can help you be fabulous, save money, and save the environment in one fell swoop. (Drum roll, please.)

At My Liege Salon and MetroSpa, we have come up with a whole new way to shop. We have introduced a refilling station for shampoo, conditioner, and even styling products! How it works: we buy products in bulk, repackage them into standard and travel sizes, you make a purchase, enjoy the fabulous product at home until you run out and then---! Don't throw away that bottle! Bring it back in -- we will not only refill it for you but you'll receive a discount on the refill! Everybody wins- the earth, your wallet, and your hair!

Go green. Get fabulous. Save money. How can it get better than that?

falling for smooch

Labor Day has officially passed, the kids are grabbing their lunches and jumping on the school bus, and beach days are bidding us adieu until next year. It's a sad thing to say goodbye to summer days and sandy toes, but alas! there is a light in the tunnel. Cool fall breezes beckon us to start throwing on big comfy sweaters and furry trimmed boots, but also, they allure us with a change in color... Have you ever glanced into the trees in October, seen a beautifully hued autumn leaf in a shade reminiscent of the summer sangria we were just sipping on, and wish you could bottle up and take it with you everywhere you go? Well luckily for you, I have that color, sitting in a tube, right in front of me.

                             World, meet Smooch, Smooch, meet the world!

This new color from our Duchess Cosmetics collection has been with us for a few weeks now, and I must say-- I have fallen in love. I've tried it on blondes, brunettes... people with blue eyes, green eyes, brown eyes, the list goes on and on..  And honestly...Smooch loves them all. Not that I usually like to share the love of my life, but with this one, I'll make an exception. So, Smooch it up, ladies! I am, and I haven't looked back!