Posts Tagged ‘eye liner’
Black Swan …aka ‘Pale Girls in Black’ I’m reluctantly calling this a trend, but not because I like it. I love fair skin, don’t get me wrong. But where are the days of Nicole Kidman in crimson Lanvin, or Julianne Moore in a pale blush, or Amy Adams in stunning jewel tones? Blame it on […]
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During the #shakeupyourmakeup challenge, I’m tackling some FAQ’s on the blog. Today, we’re taking on a big one: “What eye shadow colors best bring out my eye color?” Yep, you asked for it, & I listened. Makeup genie at your service . . . your wish is my command! *folds arms, blinks & nods* Before […]
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Besides mistletoe, eggnog, Rudolf & tinsel . . . the holidays are also the perfect time of year for new makeup. Why? Well all the cosmetic companies flip out between Thanksgiving & New Years, offering sales, limited edition product, and value sets. If makeup wasn’t on your list to Santa, and you’ve finished checking everyone […]
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Tags: eye liner, kajal eye liner, lip gloss, makeup, makeup application, makeup deals, makeup lesson, makeup tip, neutral eye shadow, nude lip, smoky eye, Stila
“One, Two, Three. . . ” Monday Minute Makeup Lesson One, Two Three. . . it’s not only the new Britney song stuck in my head. (Why is it so catchy? Get out of my brain!) When it comes to eye makeup, three is a magic number as well. In fact, remembering the rule of […]
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Tags: beauty, cosmetics, drugstore makeup, eye liner, L'oreal HIP, MAC, makeup, makeup advice, makeup application, makeup lesson, makeup tip, smoky eye, Urban Decay
Best of 2009: RIP Discontinued Makeup Products You know how every year at the Oscars they have a tribute photo montage to the movie industry people who passed away in the previous year? In 2009, there were a few favorites from my makeup kit that bit the proverbial dust, and I’d like to pay tribute […]
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All I Want for Christmas. . .
“All I Want for Christmas . . .” Happy Holidays! I just wanted to write a quick little post to share my fave makeup-related prezzies I unwrapped from under the tree: *Stila Smudge Pots Holiday Set. Includes Black, two limited edition colors: Starry Night and Violet, and new Kitten (I have a friend who will […]
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Monday Minute Makeup Lesson “Jeepers Peepers: Making Small Eyes Look Bigger” Writing a “Monday Minute Makeup Lesson” for eyes is stressing me out. There are a bazillion different eye shapes, and almost as many ways to apply. Recently I’ve seen lots of eye shadow kits that come with instructions; some with labels on each color […]
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