Friday, January 29, 2010

Quiz: Are You Wearing the Wrong Foundation?

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Quiz: Are You Wearing the Wrong Foundation?

Find out and see which formulas are really right for you


Are you tired of your foundation looking a bit "off"? It can be daunting to find the right formula (not to mention the shade!) for you, but this quiz can help.

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Mac All Ages, All Races, All Sexes Swatches and Review

Mac All Ages, All Races, All Sexes Swatches and Review. The idea behind this collection was brilliant, universal shades in which everyone can wear and look good in. Lately I've been a bit of a eyeshadow junkie, so of course I picked up all shades, along with lippies, and lipsticks. My favorite items from the collection would include Liqueur and Banshee which was simply gorgeous. Check out my swatches below.

Product Photos



Swatches of Lipglosses Liqueur and Naked Frost Plus Swatches of Lipsticks 5N, Empowered, and Myself.





Swatches of Eyeshadows All Races, Cross-Cultural, Banshee, Showstopper.




Smashbox Heartbreaker Collection

Smashbox Heartbreaker Collection. Just in time for Valentine's Day Smashbox brings us the Heartbreaker collection, because ever girl wants to break hearts on Valentine's day :). Also for those of you that don't know Smashbox is having a sale right now with some items going for 25-50% off. So you might want to check it out if you get some time. The collection is now in stores if you're interested in getting it before v-day to create soft and girly looks.





Eyeshadow Palette





* Hot Date Creme brulee, shimmering chestnut, champagne, shimmering azure, mint, and warm taupe
* Kiss ‘n Tell Ballet pink, hot pink, icy white, deep violet, charcoal, and peony

Fusion Soft Lights

* Baked Starlight White gold, bright pink, warm bronze, rosy pink, and ballet pink

Lip Shine

* Berry Hot
* Melon-Drama

Roller Gloss

* Pink Sugar

Liquid Liner Pen



An ultra-fine liquid eyeliner pen that can take you from sweet and sassy to ultra-seductive in just one sweep.

* Jet Black

Monday, January 25, 2010

Style News Network Monday Reads

Valentines Day Gifts For Teens- sales alert shopping
Black Wedding Hairstyles- hairstyles 53
Mac Cosmetics Riveting Collection- addicted to lipstick
Hairstyles for Women With Gray Hair- fashion looks
Popular Hairstyles for 2010 - fashion and beauty style
MAC Cosmetics Tabloid Beauty Collection- addicted to lipstick
Valentines Day Gifts For Her- image and style news
Black Hairstyles and Black Haircuts- fashion and beauty style
Dress Trend - Lace Dresses- sales alert shopping
KIM KARDASHIAN Fragrance Available Now At Sephora-the sweetest aroma
Prom Ponytail Hairstyles- promstylingtips
2010 Spring and Summer Dress and Dress Trends- the fashion looks
Celebrity Smoky Eye Makeup Looks- celebrity red carpet style
Avatar Zoe Saldana Navi Makeup Look- celebrity red carpet style
Zoe Saldana New Spokeswoman For Avon Eternal Magic Fragrance- the sweetest aroma
Valentines Day Makeup- imageandstylenews
Black Wedding Hairstyles- wedding bliss blog
Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair- wedding bliss blog
Wedding updos- wedding bliss blog
Blush Shades and Colors For African American and Black Women - makeup and stilettos
Shoulder Length Hairstyles- fashion and beauty style
2010 Prom Updos- promstylingtips
Lady GaGa Hairstyles and Makeup Looks- hairstyles 53
Christina Aguilera Makeup Get Her Look-addicted to lipstick
Kate Hudsons Makeup How To Get Her Look- addicted to lipstick
Christina Milian Baby Bump Watch Four Weeks Until Baby Is Due- pregnancy baby blog
The Top Baby Names for 2010 Boys and Girls- pregnancy baby blog
Sandra Bullock Hairstyle and Makeup How To - hairstyles 53
Leona Lewis Hairstyles How To Get Her Look From The Golden Globes- hairstyles 53
Penelope Cruz Hairstyles Get Her Look- who wore that
How To Prevent Eye Makeup From Smudging- makeup and stilettos
2010 Valentino Spring and Summer Shoe Collection- real women wear heels
2010 Spring and Summer Teen Fashion Trends- gossipy girlz
2010 Nars Spring Collection- addicted to lipstick
Celebrity Teen Fashion Looks- gossipy girlz
MAC Give Me Liberty of London Collection- addicted to lipstick
Giveaway Time- Perricone MD Advanced Face Firming Activator- addicted to lipstick
Heidi Klum Maternity Clothing Line For A Pea In A Pod and Motherhood Maternity- pregnancy baby blog
Spring 2010 Bridal Collection Carolina Herrera- wedding bliss blog
Spring 2010 Hairstyles- imageandstylenews

MAC Viva Glam From Our Lips Collection Featuring Lady Gaga & Cyndi Lauper

MAC Viva Glam From Our Lips Collection Featuring Lady Gaga & Cyndi Lauper. February 25th is the official launch date of the From Our Lips campaign with items hitting stores March 18th, and I guaranteed these shades will sale out quickly. So if you're eying them be sure to grab your goods early.



Time to wham up the GLAM in VIVA VIVA GLAM !…and celebrate the indestructible idea that ALL girls (and boys) just wanna have fun! It’s a gaga-glamorous look at our abiding passion: The M·A·C AIDS Fund and the VIVA GLAM program are the heart and soul of M·A·C Cosmetics.

Established in 1994 to support men, women and children affected by HIV and AIDS globally, VIVA GLAM I, II, III, IV, V and VI were launched as continuous shades and have achieved tremendously gratifying success over the years. Spring 2010 sees two new Lipstick shades introduced as limited life for 12 months on counter. Ladies and gentlemen, we give you the sensational Cyndi Lauper and the electric Lady Gaga!


Lipsticks

* Viva Glam Cyndi Burnt coral-red colour (Lustre)
* Viva Glam Gaga Cool blue-pink (Lustre)

Saturday, January 23, 2010

MAC Too Fabulous Collection

MAC Too Fabulous Collection. The MAC Too Fabulous Collection hits stores March 4th, and if you didn't get a chance to stock up on your cremesheen glasses last year now here's your chance. All of the shades will be permanent so if you don't have the funds now there's no rush. The collection will also feature lip pencils and Mineralize Blush duos.



Lips and cheeks get the pretty young thing treatment…Cremesheen Glass makes a comeback for Spring 2010. Introducing six new très jolie shades and three bring-back essentials, because the world wants more of this creamy, high-flying gloss formula that provides sheer, Just Superb colour with a touch of sex-o-shine!

To accentuate them, a combination of six Lip Pencils ranging from neutral to pinks and browns, to delight and define. And here’s a lovely thought: six new Mineralize Blush Duos are also making a limited appearance. Inspired by the original, they provide a gossamer sheer and lightweight application…all Too Fabulous.

Cremesheen glass (all will be permanent)

  • Just superb - Dirt neutral pink
  • Loud & lovely - Blue pink
  • Richer, Lusher - Peach coral
  • Double dare - Coral red
  • Deelight - Mid-tone neutral
  • Over indulgence - Neutral brown
  • Fashion scoop - Clear pink (repromote)
  • Partial to pink - Light peach pink (repromote)
  • Boy bait - Light nude (repromote)
Lip pencil
  • Boldy bare - Dirt red brown (LE)
  • Mouth off - Deep peach coral (LE)
  • Trimmed in pink - Bright blue pink (LE)
  • In Synch - Bright yellow pink (LE)
  • Naked liner - Light neutral (LE)
  • Chestnut - Intense brown

Mineralize Blush Duo A limited-edition Mineralize Blush featuring two shades swirled into an abstract pattern. Delivers the sheer colour and soft, dimensional pearl finish of all M∙A∙C Mineralize powder formulas.

* Rhapsody in Two Light pale pink/pale peach (Frost) (Limited Edition)

* Chic Couple Light yellow brown/dark peach (Frost) (Limited Edition)

* Two Virtues Light blue pink/light violet (Frost) (Limited Edition)

* Bi-Tone Rose pink/copper bronze (Frost) (Limited Edition)

* Buddy Up Dirty rose / neutral yellow pink (Frost) (Limited Edition)

* Sun & Moon Neutral brown / pink brown (Frost)



Keratin Hair Treatments -- Are They Right for You?

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Keratin Hair Treatments -- Are They Right for You?

If you have curly hair, these treatments might be your new best friend


Wondering if treatments like the Brazilian Blowout are the best way to smooth out your hair? To make your decision easier, see answers to your burning questions and get honest feedback on some of the big-name treatments here.

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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Giveaway Time- Perricone MD Advanced Face Firming Activator

Giveaway Time- Perricone MD Advanced Face Firming Activator. Hey beauties, I haven't done a giveaway in a long time so I know you guys are excited to win. We'll be doing the contest through my favorite place Contest Machine so be sure to enter below for your chance to win.



In this contest you'll be winning an Advanced Face Firming Activator. This is the brand's top-seller, and Perricone skincare products are favored among celebs and have been featured in many magazines including InStyle, Allure, Vanity Fair and Esquire.

Advanced Face Firming Activator (a $120 value) is paraben-free and will leave your skin smooth and glowing. it transforms skin to appear firm and toned using Alpha Lipoic Acid and DMAE. all of this products ingredients work synergistically to visibly resurface skin's texture, reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and enlarged pores, and reveal a radiant and healthy complexion.

HOW TO ENTER- If you are the winner of this product please send me all of your information through contest machine. I also ask that along with submitting your entry to contest machine you also comment on why you want this product and what it can do for your skin. The contest is only open to U.S. Residents, and will last between between 7-15 days so good luck to all :)

*read please: entering this contest means you are giving me permission to forward your name, email and mailing address to representatives of Perricone MD for fulfillment and mailing of contest prize. failure to include all information requested will disqualify your entry. one (1) winner, chosen at random, will receive the prize mentioned. duplicate entries will not improve your chances of winning. giveaway sponsored by Perricone MD. some restrictions apply. open only to US residents only. All contents for the giveaway have been given by Perricone MD and have not been purchased with my money.

MAC Give Me Liberty of London Collection

MAC Give Me Liberty of London Collection. The newest Mac Collection featuring pretty packaging will be the MAC Give Me Liberty of London Collection which hits stores March 11th. The packaging will be white with images of birds and flowers. Featured products in the collection include eyeshadows, beauty powders, blushes, lipglosses, lipsticks, and makeupbags. Look below to learn more.



The very latest in a series of famous M∙A∙Collaborations, it was only a matter of time before the demure-to-daring kaleidoscopic prints of Liberty of London coloured our world with Brit wit and bohemian chic. From the unstudied, Sienna Miller style of Spitalfields Market to the grit-and-glamour of Portobello Road, the swinging London girl has always been an unstoppable M·A·C makeup force! Spring 2010 insists on the ultimate flower fusion, with M∙A∙C joining forces with Liberty, creating cool Britannia compacts and Lipsticks, Eye Shadows, Powder, Blush, Nail Lacquers and, of course – blushing, bountiful, quite British accessories.



Beauty powder


  • Shell pearl - Pale peach with gold pearl
  • Summer Rose - Soft violet pink with pearl
Eye shadow


  • Give me liberty of London - Flat creamy pink (matte)
  • Free to be - Creamy true coral (matte)
  • Dame’s desire - Frosty mid-tone reddish purple (frost)
  • Birds & Berries - Frosted dark green blue (veluxe pearl)
  • Bough grey - Mid-tone blueish grey (satin)
Lipstick
  • Ever hip - Creamy light coral (cremesheen)
  • Peachstock - Neutral peach (satin)
  • Petals & Peacocks - Creamy bright magenta pink (amplified)
  • Blooming lovely - Creamy greyed lilac mauve (amplified)



Lipglass
  • Frankly fresh - Neutral pink beige with soft pearl
  • Perennial high style - Creamy bright pink coral
  • English accents - Creamy midtone blue pink
  • A different groove - Deep purple brown with pearl
Powder Blush
  • Prim & proper - Neutral nude
  • Dirty Plum - Sheer Dark Plum (Pro)
Nail Lacquer


  • Vestral white - Creamy white (cream)
  • Blue India - Dark green blue with pearl (cream)
Accessories


  • Liberty of london makeup bag/small – MAC stores & online only - $ 22,00
    A limited-edition laminated makeup bag decorated with an exclusively created flower and bird pattern for the Give Me Liberty of London collection. Zip closure boasts a fabulously outsize floral pull. Measures 8″ x 2.75″ x 3.5″.
  • Liberty of london makeup bag/medium – MAC stores & online only - $ 25,00
    A limited-edition laminated makeup bag decorated with an exclusively created flower and bird pattern for the Give Me Liberty of London collection. Zip closure boasts a fabulously outsize floral pull. Measures 8″ x 2.75″ x 5″.
  • Liberty of london scarf – MAC stores & online only - $ 95,00
    A limited-edition scarf designed with an exclusively created floral pattern for the Give Me Liberty of London collection. Rows of coral, orange, yellow and blue flowers form a repeating pattern on a white background. The fabric is a soft wool/viscose blend. Made in Italy. Measures 27″ x 82″.





2010 Nars Spring Collection

2010 Nars Spring Collection. Nars has already introduced their spring collection for 2010 and it's now in stores. Filled with new shades for the eyes and lips including two new lipgloss shades. Checkout the new shades below. Plus get Nars Free 2-Day Shipping on $150 or More.



Lipstick

  • Cruising Nude

Lip Gloss

  • Easy Lover Bright pink
  • Ophelia Nectar

Nail Polish

  • Purple Rain Deep purple

Eyeshadow

  • D. Gorgeous Pale lilac

Eyeshadow Duo ( Cream Eyeshadow)

  • Camargue Champagne / brown

Eyeshadow Duo

  • Kuala Lumpur Rose-gold / wild berry


Monday, January 18, 2010

Christina Aguilera Makeup Get Her Look

Christina Aguilera Makeup Get Her Look. Christina was another starlet wearing a strapless gown and showing off her curves. She paired her look with a very soft pink lip and rosy cheeks. Learn how to get her look below.



“I wanted to create a soft natural look on Christina to compliment her gown and new haircut,” said Kristofer Buckle for NARS Cosmetics. “Her dress choice was a beautiful pastel peach with silver. I didn’t want the look to fight with her gown. The final look is chic and seamless, with a earthy colored smokey eye and glowing skin.” – Kristofer Buckle for NARS Cosmetics



Complexion: Use the Balancing Moisture Lotion and apply the Makeup Primer as a base. Apply Firming Foundation and set with Pressed Powder

Eyes: Apply the vanilla side of India Song Duo Eyeshadow as a base, over the entire lid and up to eyebrow. Next, use the shimmering walnut shade of India Song Duo Eyeshadow and apply to the outer corner and under the bottom lash line. Then, use the warm rich brown side of Cordura Duo Eyeshadow just under eye rubbing into the lower lash line to create smokey eye. Curl the eyelashes and apply a coat of Larger Than Life Lengthening Mascara to top and bottom lashes, following with 2 coats of Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara for full lashes. Take Nuits Blanches Eyeliner Stylo and dot in between individual lashes [Kristofer’s tip: “I used the Push Eyeliner Brush to blend the eyeliner in between the lashes, which helped to apply just enough without looking to heavy.”]

Lips: Use the Fantasia Lipliner Pencil and Niagara Lipstick. Next, apply Easy Lover Lip Gloss (NEW for Spring 2010) over. [Kristofer’s tip:“Applying a sheer pink gloss on top of a nude colored lip provides a nice modern pop of color.”]

Cheeks:
Generously apply Orgasm Illuminator (NEW for Spring 2010) to cheekbones, décolletage, and shoulders for an all over glow. Use Malaysia Multiple Bronzer to contour cheeks by blending under cheekbones. Apply the Mata Hari Blush to the apple of cheeks and lightly tap on browbone. [Kristoper’s tip: “Lightly dusting a blush on the browbone gives life to the eye and melds the whole look together.”] Next, with short, back and forth quick strokes use Nico Blush to highlight cheekbones



Kate Hudsons Makeup How To Get Her Look

Kate Hudsons Makeup How To Get Her Look. Last night Kate wore a strapless white gown that was truly breathtaking. Her makeup was kept soft and girly and her pearl earrings were simply gorgeous. See how you can get her Golden Globe look below.

“Golden Globes makeup is all about the dress. When I saw Kate in her gorgeous white dress, I knew we had to go for a clean, sophisticated, pretty look – very Grace Kelly.” — Leslie Lopez, Makeup Artist



“I prepped Kate’s skin with CHANEL Sublimage Fluid before applying her base, L’Oreal True Match Foundation in N-3. In the crease of her eyes I used the grey shade from the CHANEL Quadra Eye Shadow in Blue Celestes. I applied the lightest silvery white shade under the brow bone, as well as under the lash line. The inside of her eyes were lined with Almay black eye pencil, and I finished the eyes with CHANEL Inimitable Mascara in Noir. Finally, on her lips I used CHANEL Aqualumiere Sheer Colour Lipshine in Malta, a sheer subtle peach shade.” — Leslie Lopez, Makeup Artist



Saturday, January 16, 2010

MAC in Lillyland (Lilly Pulitzer) Swatches

MAC in Lillyland (Lilly Pulitzer) Swatches. This collection brings us the perfect colors for spring, but it also makes me kinda sad since we're in the middle of winter :( . Yet looking at these bright colors help me to look forward to spring. The must have item in this collection is the Permatte face power, since it has the flower imprint and look so pretty. Perfect for the Mac Collectors!

Group Product Pictures



Swatches of Creme Blushes ( Perfect For Layering Over Powder Blushes For A long Lasting Look)

Joie-De-Vivre and Optimistic Orange





Swatches of Paint Pots ( Layer under eyeshadows to help your shadows stay longer)


Rubenesque and Fresco Rose



Swatches of Lipgelees ( Look like dazzleglasses X 10 for sparkling lips)


Shift To Pink and Lush & Bright





Swatch of Pearlmatte






Alone
Swirled Together



Swatch of Nail Polish Coconut Ice



Thursday, January 14, 2010

Top 10 Celebrity Makeup Looks for Brown Eyes

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Top 10 Celebrity Makeup Looks for Brown Eyes

Get tips and tricks to make your brown eyes truly sparkle


Got brown eyes? While you may be somewhat jealous of your blue and green-eyed friends, there's no need to be! With these makeup tips, you can bring out the multi-faceted color and dimension of your eyes and really up the wow-factor of your overall look. Check them out, brown-eyed girl!

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Mac Warm & Cozy Swatches and Review

Mac Warm & Cozy Swatches and Review. The Warm & Cozy collection was filled with neutral shades and basic colors perfect for the girl who loves to look natural. Look below to see swatches from the collection, the msfs are so pretty and work well in any season. I mainly picked up eyeshadows because lately I've been dying to have more I love enhancing my eyes.

Group Picture of The Products I purchased



Swatches of Eyeshadows Modelette, Mulled Cider, Embark





Swatch of Msf Comfort





Swatch of Nail Polish Mac Dim The Lights



Swatch of Lipgloss 3n ( the perfect nude lip if you're around my complexion nc45-50ish)





Swatch of Tinted Conditioner Feelin Good ( This stuff is the best for winter against dry lips)