Sometimes I come across a photo of great makeup inspiration online or in a magazine and I’m instantly on a mission to try it on myself. Here are some of those photos. Go on ……try one!
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NARS to Launch Andy Warhol Collection (sneak peek)
25 AugThis Holiday season Nars will launch a highly anticipated Andy Warhol collection. The makeup is not only inspired by Warhol but will include his prints and photographs on the packaging as well. The collection will consist of two different stories so to speak, the first named “pop art ” will pay homage to the funky bright pop art that the eccentric artist is known for and the second collection named “the factory” will aim for the more glamorous, sophisticated feel of Warhol’s New York City workspace that was a hot spot for the artsy crowd and famed for its star studded parties. The collection has no shortage of palettes and will include blush, lip gloss, nail color and more. The Sephora exclusive pop art line is set to launch October 1st at U.S. Sephora stores while the factory is set to launch at department and specialty stores worldwide November 1st.
Warhol’s famed workspace, The Factory.
Sneak peek at the collection…….
Pretty Teal Eyeliner
20 AugEyeliner is a definite must have product, waking your face up and instantly making your eyes POP! One swoop of colored liner brings a WOW factor to your eyes! If you don’t really wear colored shadows, eyeliner is your “gateway” product. I love all colors but am partial to teal, the beautiful hue goes with many skin tones and eye colors as well. A teal lined eye is bright and fun while remaining very wearable. Simply put, it is pretty on everyone.
Teal eyeliner comes in a variety of forms… good old-fashioned pencil, liquid, gel and cream. Whatever formula you prefer is just fine to achieve this look. You’re not out of luck if you don’t own any of these because as long as you have a flat eyeshadow brush and teal shadow, you can substitute it instead of liner for a similar look.
Some of the many ways to wear teal eyeliner:
Upper lash line
Lower lash line/water line
Rim the entire eye
Pair with neutral eyeshadow (looks great with bronzes,beiges & taupes)
From low-key to dramatic, below are some examples of the many ways to wear this mermaid-chic look. Take note on how great this looks on all skin tones, eye shapes and colors.
Shop these eyeliners.
Urban decay 24/7 waterproof liquid liner in teal($19) Lancome Gel eyeliner in teal/turquoise($24.50) MakeUpForEver Aqua eyes pencil in turquoise($18) Sephora wateroof cream liner in electric teal($12) all available at Sephora.
On a budget? Try Prestige liquid liner in big teal($5.59) or Ulta Kohl eyeliner pencil in aqua($7) both available at Ulta.
New Revlon Balm Stain
18 AugI just discovered a new lip product and I love it! The Revlon Balm Stain is a moisturizing balm infused with a lightweight lip stain that gives lips just enough color that lasts for hours. Balm stain is perfect size to take on the go and is in the form of a chubby crayon for precise application. It’s a perfect day-to-day lip product if you want to look slightly made up but not over the top. Available in 12 colors at drugstores now for about $8. (I’ve seen them for $6.79 at Rite aid and $8.99 on Revlon.com) These crayons are very similar to Tarte lipSurgence that retail for $24.
Lip Tips!
14 AugToday I was asked what I would do with an almost new, broken lipstick…. In my teen years I would have thrown it away and begged my mom to buy me a new one. A few years back I would have put it in an old lip balm container and used a brush to apply, Now a days I would do it differently. My favorite lipstick saving tip is Not throwing it away or cramming it into another container…. I just take the broken piece in my hand with a tissue, find matches or a lighter, then slowly wave the flame under the broken piece. When it barely starts to get warm, I put it back on the base, swivel it down carefully and put it in the refrigerator -uncovered for 30 minutes. I have come across so many random lipstick tips over the years, some working great and others, not so much. Today I’ll share with you which ones work for me, hopefully you will also find them helpful.
First things first…..Keep lips hydrated, soft and smooth.
Make sure to gently exfoliate lips with a soft bristled toothbrush or a sugar scrub weekly. I apply a moisturizer, then gently brush my lips in a circular motion, exfoliating the skin while moisturizing simultaneously. Also apply lip balm/moisturizer whenever possible… If you wear lipstick all day, apply balm/moisturizer when you get home and or before bed.
Fan of lipliner?
Some people swear by lipliner while others have no use for it. I sometimes use it with darker lip color to prevent feathering of the color. Day to-day, I don’t use it. However my greatest piece of lipliner advice is to pick a color that is the SAME TONE AS YOUR LIPS, NOT your lip color. My reasoning is….. a flesh toned liner will ensure that- should your lip color happen to fade, you won’t be left with a dark outline. We all know that is not a good look.
Looking for a “stained” lip look?
Apply a nice even coat of lipstick, then blot- twice. This will leave behind an evenly colored lip with a very natural looking stain.
My definition of blotting….. is using blotting sheets from your local beauty store OR kissing a piece of paper ( I prefer post-its). I don’t like blotting with traditional tissue because they leave behind linty particles.
How to make your lipstick last.
Apply a nice even coat of lipstick straight from the tube, blot, then apply a second coat of lipstick. It will last all day and is very easy to do. Blotting creates a nice base and the second coat adds the final touches (shine & coverage). When aiming for staying power, applying lipstick straight from the tube as opposed to using a lipbrush gives a richer application of color. Also I found that I don’t like applying powder to make lipstick last because my lipstick tends to get cakey, even with the lightest powder application and the “powder over a tissue” method simply is a lot more work for the same result..
Looking for a long-lasting colored ‘shiny’ lip?
Apply an even base coat of lipstick and finish the look off with a lipgloss in a similar shade as your base lipstick, which will achieve a high pigmented shine. There are plenty of great colored glosses out there, Lancome Juicy Tubes and MAC lip glass are some of my favorites.
Nars Launches New skin Care Line
1 AugNars cosmetics is launching a skin care line that will rival their already amazing makeup line. The line called Narsskin is a 9 product collection that is a major update of the brand’s original skin care products, including anti-aging benefits light reflecting properties and improved formulas overall.
Image: Courtesy of Nars
The new line will first be available exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue on August 9 and will be carried in about 200 department and specialty stores come September.
Lauren Conrad Launches Eco-Friendly Accessories Line
22 Jul
Lauren Conrad has teamed up with Austin company Blue Avocado to create an affordable eco-friendly accessories line of sustainable lifestyle products. The almost 20 piece collection called xo(eco) includes cute lunch totes, cosmetic bags, jewelry rolls and shopping carryalls. All pieces in the collection are made using Repreve, a fiber product made from recycled materials including water bottles and come complete with an impact label showing exactly how many recycled bottles went into making each item. xo(eco) is available exclusively at Amazon $9.99- $69.99 and a percentage of the profits will be donated to various organizations focusing on ocean clean up and recovery efforts. With two clothing lines, two websites, a book franchise and now this eco-friendly venture, the reality star turned fashionista is leaving a footprint of her own in the fashion industry!
Images: Amazon
Headband + Updo = CUTE!
11 JulI love updos with headbands, the style works well with all hair types and is easy and chic! It’s very feminine and perfect for summer as well. Below are some cute ways to rock the beauty bands!
The messier, the better and add a double headband too!
I absolutely LOVE this look below, her hair is perfect and her makeup is amazing!!!! Bold brow and a perfectly highlighted and contoured cheek with a nude lip! The ultimate summer hair & makeup look!
MAC Expands Nail Color Collection!
9 JulUntil now MAC has only offered 8 shades of nail color in its permanent collection. The other shades we fell in love with were limited editions and others rotated in and out.
30 shades hit Nordstrom and MAC stores July 5 some new, some re-released and another 35 shades will hit stores August 2 bringing the total to a whopping 65 shades!!!!!!! MAC is officially a player in the lucrative nail polish game! The polishes come in three finishes-pearl, frost and cream and retail for $16.
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