As a working mom of toddler twins, my daily beauty routine is down to a pathetic minimum– last time I checked, my kids were using my powder brush to "paint" the toilet.   So when I was recently invited to a big-time Hollywood wedding  (Heidi Klum was maid of honor!), I knew I needed professional help, a body-double or, let's be honest, a miracle.

Only here's the thing: I've got professional-makeup-application-a-phobia.  In the past, I've ended up looking like a prom queen or worse, a drag queen.  At department stores, I've gotten my face done for free… then ended up with a bag-full of expensive products I never use.  

Thankfully, Luxe Beauty Team came to the rescue.   In a mere hour, makeup artists Sarah and Amy worked some serious magic on my face and my psyche.  My look was chic, fresh and sophisticated — no prom-like glitter, tranny lashes or terrifying beauty pageant spackle.  Instead, they applied oh-so-subtle temporary lash extensions, smudgy kohl eyeliner, a light foundation, the perfect berry lip stain.   They use products from a wide variety of makeup lines so I had endless choices but with no pressure to buy (though I did end up with a life-changing lipstick and some extremely cool bracelets — did I mention they sell jewelry?)  

The team has a home-base at Warren Tricomi salon in West Hollywood but they also do house calls, special events and wedding parties.   Plus, their services are endless: airbrush tanning, waxing, brow-shaping, nails, makeup lessons.   And their prices are beyond reasonable.   I might get divorced, then married again just to have them do my complete bridal look.

For more info, check out their website: http://www.luxebeautyteam.com

Don't be jealous, Heidi.  

xo KAYLA

Kayla Alpert, screenwriter extraordinaire (Confessions of A Shopaholic  and then some) is Groomed L.A.'s latest Editor at large.  Her full bio will be avail to salivate over soon.  Basically,  Connecticut born and raised, Harvard educated,  one of Hollywood's top go-to writers and smarter and more savvy then anyone I know. Known for her exquisite taste – her jewelry, wardrobe, home and art collection are drool worth, I feel lucky to be the recipient of her twins hand me downs.  Even the toys are chic.  Stay tuned for more of her searing and hilarious insights.