May 27, 2011

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Video Look-book: “Makeup Your Mind, Express Yourself,” by Francois Nars

“Makeup Your Mind, Express Yourself,” is brand new beauty book by acclaimed makeup artist, photographer, and makeup brand owner, Francois Nars (yes, he owns NARS, the makeup brand). His gorgeous hardcover book is my new “beauty bible,” with gorgeous glossy before and after photographs of real women given makeovers. To find out what the layout of this book is, how he shows the makeovers, and to see some previews of the book, watch the video look-book above.

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March 1, 2011

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Spring 2011 Lookbook: NARS Nouveau Monde Eyeshadow Duo Swatches

NARS Nouveau Monde Eyeshadow Duo is brand new for spring 2011, and is a silky soft, smooth eyeshadow combination for the warmer months. You may originally look at these shades and wonder how they will work together at first (like I did), but they go together beautifully. Both shades have a beautiful metallic sheen to them, are extremely pigmented, but at the same time soft. To see photographs and swatches of this eyeshadow duo, read more…

May 21, 2010

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Tutorial: Natural Beauty, using RAW Minerals “Sahara” Trio

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Just yesterday, I posted a review on RAW Natural Beauty Mineral Eye Shadow Trio in “Sahara.” Not only is this trio the perfect set for glowing, natural eye makeup, but I wrote a step-by-step instruction manual on how to achieve this look. It even took me less than ten minutes to do it from start to finish! So read more…

May 15, 2010

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Lookbook: NARS Cream Blush, “Enchanted”

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NARS Cream Blush is a fantastic alternative to powder blush, being that it is so creamy and it delivers a flawless cream to powder finish. Apply NARS Cream Blush over freshly moisturized skin, or over your foundation, and it looks natural and glowing. What I love most about NARS Cream Blush is that it is almost impossible to over apply the product, and it blends very well into your skin. “Enchanted,” is a soft peach pink with a golden sparkle to it, and caught my eye in Sephora immediately. It is a great blush, and a great highlighting color to work with. To see more photographs, read more…

April 23, 2010

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Lookbook: NARS Purple Rain Nail Polish

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NARS Purple Rain is one of the most beloved purple nail polishes that I own. It is a gorgeous Gothic looking dark purple, which flashes into a shimmery rich, royal purple, with bright blue and bright purple flecks. To see more photographs, read more…

April 10, 2010

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Lookbook: NARS Hungry Heart Highlighting Duo

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The NARS Hungry Heart Duo is one of several duo palettes that NARS offers. On the left, there is an iridescent gold ivory highlighter, and on the right, there is a pink pearl sheen with golden specks in it. Both shades flatter every single skin tone, and can really amp up your look for an event, or for a night out. These add a touch of polish to your look, and give you that “candlelit” glow to your complexion. For more product photographs and swatches, read more…

March 21, 2010

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Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Oscar Look

Maggie Gyllenhaal Oscars 2010

Maggie Gyllenhaal Oscars 2010

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Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Oscar makeup drew a lot of attention – some were raving about the choice of a bold pink lip, and some thought the warmth of the bronze combined with the cool pink lip clashed. Regardless of your stance on this look, it is extremely wearable for every day, and is especially gorgeous for spring and summer. The look can be customized to your preference by adjusting the intensity of the bronze eye shadow and the pink lip. If you’d like to learn how to get Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Oscar look, read more…

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