c) We made it to my prayer box to shove some luv someone’s way…and look adorable to take this.

After a quick VO session, I jammed across town to enjoy the next part of my super day- a photoshoot set up with my smashin in fashion studmuffin stylist Sam Russel. Not only was he styling me up with his saucy picks, but he was joined with an incredible team of professionals I have to blog about cuz these humble gents won’t pop their own collars. We’ve got Mr. Jeff Jones, an incredible artist who painted my face and rocked my locks like I’ve never seen, an adorable assistant James John Jetel who tended to us with his picture perfecting eye and warm hospitality, and a fabulous Eric Raptosh, a photographer extraordinaire who brought all the elements of my style, my emotions, his vision, to life.

Thank you gentlemen. These pictures barely describe all the wonderful work these boys put into the entire day, so you’ll just have to make it back here to see the fantastic pics. And guess what– I’m not the only one that can get blessed with Eric Raptosh’s wicked talented eye, you too can get a memorable shot of yourself, and for a terrific cause. Eric will be generously donating his time to perform Headshots For Haiti, a perfect opportunity for you talents (or anyone who just wants to have your own clicks for a cause) to get your headshots taken for a donated price. Sign up fast- as the offer is only tomorrow, Monday 2/15.

And finally what better way to top off the night than to gather together with all my fans for the Mai-never-censored, always edu-taining-Live Chat. I just posted the video here below for those of you that missed it, along with links for mai must-haves mentioned.

Best makeup book for ANY ethnic face and features: Asian Faces by Taylor Chang-Babaian. By far the BEST I’ve found to detail and outline every wonderful feature your face was sculpted to have.

Organization I’m set to volunteer with in 2 weeks!: Heartbeat Vietnam (Details coming Wed!)

Colors I used on Jill’s gorgeous face: MAC cream color base in Slick, Klish Klash MAC lipgloss, #224, 242 MAC brushes.

Happy Vday, Chuc mung nam moi (Happy Chinese New Year) and muah! Stay tuned for the giveaways I share in this blog about the above great finds

What do you have when you mix lights, cameras, a group of adorably FUN talented people with one life of the party Creative Director who’s cackle of laughter puts Gargamel to shame?

The most fabulous Avon photoshoot in a hot New York minute weekend.

There I was with under 2 hours of sleep and couldn’t have felt more alive as we whizzed thru series of sassy different looks. I was so jazzed to kick off this partnership with Avon for it’s 2010 catalog of fresh fashion for every woman, and especially loved how interchangable their pieces are to mix for day or evening. Avon is featuring flirty dresses in fab colors, comfy leggings for over the knee boots, and great stylistic jewelry for Boho chics and you glam girlies out there. Besides feeling gorgeous thanks to all the terrific wardrobe to choose from (Grazie Giuseppe and Claudia!), every element of this team was immaculate. Even Ellen, the reason why I connected with the heart of Avon, showed up to share the special day! I also had the honor of meeting one of my lifelong inspirations from my MAC Cosmetics days– the one and only Frances Hathaway. For all of you makeup mavens out there, you can understand this megastar stricken moment for me considering she is truly a living legend for looks. My passion for makeup is fiery because of her timeless tips, and after years of having my makeup applied with terrific artists, Frances sculpted my face in a way I have never seen. Even my stylist pulled me aside and just stared in awe at her work. What a momentous day–and I am so excited about this year ahead with Avon.

Thank you so much to the entire team! Stay tuned for the unveiling of the pics, and a list of my Hathaway-must-have Makeup when you see  it how great it looks