So, rounding out our lineup on makeup experts for your Vegas look is Amanda Jacoballis aka Makeup Mandy.  We love her for so many reasons … not the least of which is that she is right up the street from my flat.  While she boasts an impressive celebrityclient list including Eva Longoria and Leighton Meester, she and her staff are totally down-to-earth and love to work with “real women” too.  When I have a special event, it’s super easy to pop in there for gorgeous makeup and then run across the street toUrth Caffe (yes, the same one as in many a scene of Entourage) for a cup of tea or an organic salad.  I digress, so here’s Mandy:

Maxine:   Can you give our readers a little advice on how to look great in Vegas?

Mandy: We are no strangers to Vegas! For me, the most important things are my pre-Vegas beauty rituals so that I feel low maintenance while away and don’t have to fight over bathroom time with the girls. A dark organic spray tan is a must to both make you look better and need less makeup. (Blogger Note: Get your Organic Spray Tan at Makeup Mandy and then cross street to Urth Caffe for an Organic beverage or meal.  I love it … LA is so great for a vast amount of organic offerings if you care about that sort of thing!)

Maxine:  That makes so much sense!  A trip with the girls is sooo much different than one with your man … and bathroom time is at a premium.

Mandy: Absolutely.  Which brings me to the next time-saving pre-Vegas ritual – LASHES.  Dramatic eye lashes that last a week are low maintenance and look awesome.

Maxine:  So now that you have all this great “foundation” in place, what do you do for makeup?

Mandy: I love Juli Hewitt’s bronzer in Aphrodite and take this with me all night for quick touch ups as it gives a great glow and provides coverage.

Maxine: I know you also do hair …

Mandy: The All Nighter styling powder is great to prolong your blowout and add volume!

Maxine:  Any final tips?

Mandy: I also always have a great black liquid eyeliner with me for dramatic eyes that don’t smudge!

Mandy’s Favorite Products Pre – and during Vegas

Organic Spray Tan offered at Makeup Mandy on Melrose ($65)

Week long Eyelash Extensions offered at Makeup Mandy on Melrose ($50)

Juli Hewitt Bronzer in Aphrodite (appx $30)

All Nighter Styling Powder (appx $18)

For more information about Makeup Mandy click here.