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Get Natasha Poly’s Makeup and Hair at 2012 Cannes Film Festival!

Get Natasha Poly’s Makeup and Hair at 2012 Cannes Film Festival!

Supermodel Natasha Poly has been spotted with some uber fierce makeup at the Cannes Film Festival. My favorite is the Chopard & L’Oréal Paris “Shining Party” where she rocked a smoky eye... Continue reading »

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How To: The Ultimate Guide To Self-Tanning

How To: The Ultimate Guide To Self-Tanning

Want a faux glow for the summer? Just follow these steps and you will be on your way to being a bronze goddess in no time! Step 1. Exfoliate. Self-tanners work by darkening the top layer of skin so... Continue reading »

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Get Katy Perry’s Makeup at 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Get Katy Perry’s Makeup at 2012 Billboard Music Awards

To go with her lavender Blumarine dress, Misaki silver bangles and purple hair, Katy Perry took a break from her usual bright colors and winged eyeliner and donned a glamorous 90′s goth look... Continue reading »

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Celebrity Makeup Breakdown: Fan Bing Bing at 2012 Cannes Film Festival

Celebrity Makeup Breakdown: Fan Bing Bing at 2012 Cannes Film Festival

At the 65th Cannes International Film Festival, Chinese actress Fan Bing Bing showed us how a vibrant orange lip paired with black eyeliner and mascara can be simple yet so elegant. Keep reading to... Continue reading »

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OPI Launches Pure Lacquer Nail Apps Polish Strips!

OPI Launches Pure Lacquer Nail Apps Polish Strips!

Nail appliqués have become quite a hit in the last couple of years and this summer, OPI finally launches their very own version, Pure Lacquer Nail Apps! Available in 14 gorgeous styles in both cream... Continue reading »

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Kanebo Sensai Prime Solution Review

Kanebo Sensai Prime Solution Review

Besides switching to a lighter foundation, the warmer weather also calls for a lightweight, no-fuss moisturizer. And lately, my dehydrated combo skin is really loving Kanebo Sensai Prime Solution.... Continue reading »

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MAC Hey, Sailor! Collection Product Information and Photos

MAC Hey, Sailor! Collection Product Information and Photos

Launching next Thursday, MAC’s Hey, Sailor! Collection bring us a fabulous flotilla of accessories and products for the eyes, cheeks, lips and body decked out in stylishly sailor-striped... Continue reading »

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Murad 20% Off Friends and Family Event 2012

Murad 20% Off Friends and Family Event 2012

From now till 5/22, enjoy 20% on all purchases plus free shipping at http://www.murad.com/. Use code SAVE20 at checkout. Continue reading »

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Runway Beauty: Pink Makeup + Velvet Chanel Logo Stickers at Chanel Resort 2013 Show

Runway Beauty: Pink Makeup + Velvet Chanel Logo Stickers at Chanel Resort 2013 Show

Marie Antoinette was the inspiration behind the pink makeup and pastel wigs at the Chanel Cruise 2013 Show in Paris this week. To create the “between girly and rebel” look, Chanel... Continue reading »

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How To: Wear Dark Vampy Lipstick

How To: Wear Dark Vampy Lipstick

Vampy lips totally made a comeback on the red carpet at the 2012 MET Ball and Lana Del Rey, Camilla Belle and Kate Bosworth were just a few who rocked the look. To learn how you too can nail dark... Continue reading »

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Get Jessica Alba’s Hair at 2012 MET Ball

Get Jessica Alba’s Hair at 2012 MET Ball

Retro waves continue to dominate the red carpet at the 2012 Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute Gala last night. One of my favorites is Jessica Alba, who paired an asymmetrical look with... Continue reading »

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Makeup Tutorial: Metallic Golden Bronze Eye Makeup Look

Makeup Tutorial: Metallic Golden Bronze Eye Makeup Look

A metallic eye can always be seen on the red carpet and runway for a reason – it can instantly add sizzle to any look and works on all eye shape. Below is a quick one I did using different... Continue reading »

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FOTD: Pink + Green Eyeshadow With Pink Lipstick Makeup Look

FOTD: Pink + Green Eyeshadow With Pink Lipstick Makeup Look

Sometimes, adding a quick twist to an otherwise ordinary look can be as simple as using colors that clash. In the FOTD below, I paired a bright reddish pink with forest green but you can also try... Continue reading »

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Slice Slanted Soft-Touch Tweezers Review and Photos

Slice Slanted Soft-Touch Tweezers Review and Photos

For years, Tweezerman tweezers have been my number one tool to clean up those nasty stray hairs. But ever since I came across Slice Slanted Soft-Touch Tweezers, I find myself hard to go back.... Continue reading »

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Runway Makeup: Bright Neon Lips at Magdalena Veleska MBFWA Spring/Summer 2012/13

Runway Makeup: Bright Neon Lips at Magdalena Veleska MBFWA Spring/Summer 2012/13

Neons have been all over the place this year and at Magdalena Veleska, Napoleon Perdis created skin that is slightly sunburned with a striking acid lip. “I liken this look to a futuristic... Continue reading »

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Runway Beauty Recap at Spring/Summer 2012/2013 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia

Runway Beauty Recap at Spring/Summer 2012/2013 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia

Australian makeup maestro Napoleon Perdis once again created a series of gorgeous beauty looks at Spring/Summer 2012/13 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia. At Camilla, the look is all about a raw,... Continue reading »

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Rihanna’s Makeup In “Where Have You Been” Music Video

Rihanna’s Makeup In “Where Have You Been” Music Video

Rihanna‘s latest music video, “Where Have You Been”, finally dropped today and just as expected from the hipster, the makeup and styling was totally fierce! Keep reading to see more... Continue reading »

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Celebrity Makeup: Cheryl Cole Rocks Dramatic Eye Looks

Celebrity Makeup: Cheryl Cole Rocks Dramatic Eye Looks

In the April issue of UK’s Stylist, famed make-up artist Val Garland teams up with British pop sensation Cheryl Cole to showcase four of the hottest eye looks around – Bronzed, Graphic,... Continue reading »

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My Favorite Foundations For Spring and Summer

My Favorite Foundations For Spring and Summer

Each spring, beauty companies bring us a slew of new foundations for the warmer weather and below are my tried-and-tested picks for my dehydrated combination skin. 1. Kanebo Sensai Fluid Finish... Continue reading »

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Milani Shadow Eyez 12 Hour Wear Eyeshadow Pencil Reviews, Swatches and Photos

Milani Shadow Eyez 12 Hour Wear Eyeshadow Pencil Reviews, Swatches and Photos

Boasting a creamy smooth, long-lasting, water-resistant, crease-proof and paraben-free formula, Milani Shadow Eyez 12 Hour Wear Eyeshadow Pencils are new color-rich pencils that can double as both... Continue reading »