YouTube sensation Lauran Luke is touring the US in a big pink bus, gathering inspiration for her makeup line. Photo: Elizabeth Lippman
Talk about beauty on the go.
Lauren Luke, the 28 year old single mom internet sensation, is touring the US in a bus, visiting her loyal fans and gathering inspiration for her makeup line along the way.
Making stops in Miami, New Orleans, Austin, Scottsdale, Las Vegas and Los Angeles, Luke will be checking in with StyleList at each stop, sending pictures of the stuff that's inspiring her and telling us why she loves each.
Luke got her start by broadcasting makeup tutorials on
Youtube, mesmorizing fans with her easy-to-follow tips to score intricate makeup looks and her beguiling British accent. In September 2009, Sephora launched
By Lauren Luke, a line featuring five different makeup kits Luke created based on her favorite looks.
And, as proof that she's really made it, Luke's likness will appear as an avatar for a Nintendo DS
virtual makeover game that's coming soon.
Below, we've got the download from Luke's time in Miami, where she was loving the nightlife, the huge shrimp, and the fruity drinks. ""If I had to pick a drink that sums me up, this would be it," said Luke of a delicious looking strawberry margharita. "Icy, fruity, and pink, with a straw sucking the life out of us!"
Check out
Luke's own site for video makeup tutorials from the tour, to see looks inspired by each city she visits.
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Lauren Luke's Inspiration Nation Road Trip, Miami
"I love the lilac and pink set back and lit up behind the darkness, and then the orange Cleveland sign. I wish I'd spent my nightclubbing years here!"
Elizabeth Lippman
Lauren Lukes Inspiration Nation Road Trip, Miami
"This bowl of badges just looks so gorgeous. I love the shine on the glass and the reflections and the PINK!"
Lauren Lukes Inspiration Nation Road Trip, Miami
"This is what holidays are about. I love the way the light is glistening across the pool."
Lauren Lukes Inspiration Nation Road Trip, Miami
"I think the colors in this are so intense. The fire orange, the ripples on the pond. I want one of these in my home."
Lauren Lukes Inspiration Nation Road Trip, Miami
"This reminds me of anywhere but home."
Lauren Lukes Inspiration Nation Road Trip, Miami
"I love the way the zesty lemon contrasts against the nail varnish."
Lauren Lukes Inspiration Nation Road Trip, Miami
"This makes me want to eat clean and healthy forever. And I love the colors forever. The colors are Chrsitmas-y."
Lauren Lukes Inspiration Nation Road Trip, Miami
"This prawn is huge. I've never seen one this big in my life."
Lauren Lukes Inspiration Nation Road Trip, Miami
"This is my new favorite picture. It's going to be a tough one to beat this one. It inspires me to just go crazy with color. I love the palm tree in shadow, the lagoon-looking pool...If I could wear this print on my face I would."
Lauren Lukes Inspiration Nation Road Trip, Miami
"I love the way the trees look black-out against the light from behind."
Lauren Lukes Inspiration Nation Road Trip, Miami
"The metal on this chair was so soft and smooth it had actually made a rainbow-colored what effect on the seat. And it was in Starbucks -- I like coffee."
Lauren Lukes Inspiration Nation Road Trip, Miami
