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MAC at Nicole Miller!

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:41:38 +0000

Eyes were the focus of the beauty look for Nicole Miller. “I wanted to show you can do a colored smokey eye and it can be very wearable and not look weird,” says makeup artist James Kaliardos for MAC who chose to work with dreamy shades of blue.

First, Marine Ultra Paint Stick was applied all over the the lid and up into creases. Next, a lighter Freshwater Eye Shadow was placed on the center of the eyelid and under the lashline. Finally, a deep Atlantic Blue Eye Shadow was swept in crease for depth.

“Nicole Miller’s show has an 80’s vibe, so we could have gone heavier on the cheeks and lips, but for the look to be modern, we kept it simple,” explained Kaliardos. The skin was warmed up with the Hello Kitty MAC Tahitian Sun Pressed Powder. Cheekbones were defined with a taupe contouring blush and lips looked healthy and natural thanks to Lilicent Blushcreme, a warm peachy hue. Read more…

United Bamboo. Shiseido. Fashion Week.

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:41:37 +0000

For the United Bamboo show Shiseido The Makeup Artistic Director Dick Page combined pretty, natural skin and lips with a gleaming green and gold eye that was right on the money.

To create the smoldering rich-girl gaze, Page blended gold cream shadow all around the eye, then added brown liner close to the lashline. He then traced over the gold with a dark green shadow, creating a multi-faceted smoky eye that was both dramatic and special.
There were only sixteen girls walking in the show, so Page did the strong brows on each model himself. Skin was fresh with a touch of soft contouring to add warmth, while lips were coated with a pinky beige lipstick for a subtle finishing touch.

To balance out the dramatic eye, hair was kept simple and natural. Shiseido stylist Hirofumi Kera blew hair out straight, then used a large barrel curling iron to delicately curl under the ends of hair. The result was a naturally textured style that was fresh and tidy without looking too perfect or “done.” Thanks to the lovelies at DailyMakeover.com for all the deets!

Exploding Ponytails @ Herve Leger

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:41:36 +0000

The lovelies over at Daily Makeover covered the hair at Herve Ledger for us! Thank you ladies!

For anyone who ever thought ponytails are dull and drab, this hairstyle at the Herve Leger Fall 2009 Fashion Show will prove you wrong. “This look is very sleek and polished in front, but in back the ponytail is full of incredible volume. It’s almost like it is exploding,” explains lead hairstylist Dennis Lanni for Bumble and bumble.

To create this amazing body, he pulled hair back then secured in a ponytail. Then he rolled small sections of the ponytail up into figure 8 shapes, securing them with a small elastic. Next, he crimped each one by squeezing it with a flat iron. Once cool, he undid the figure 8’s, lightly brushed out and then teased all over for full volume. HOT!

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:41:35 +0000

Celebrities’ Super Short Hairstyles

Stars like Rihanna and Paris Hilton take it all off — their hair that is

It’s no surprise that so many stars opt for super short bobs and pixie cuts. Aside from being low-maintenance, a short style puts more focus on the face and adds more attitude to their overall look. Check out which celebrities make cropped hair look gorgeous… and tempting. (If you feel the urge to reach for the scissors after viewing their photos, we highly recommend you get a professional to do the cutting.)

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New York FW 09 Fashion Week Schedule - Tuesday Feb 17

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:41:33 +0000

9am-6pm
Sears/Kmart Fall Fashion Preview
sponsored by
Bryant Park Hotel (40 W 40th St), Floor 18

9am
Cynthia Steffe Show
The Salon, Bryant Park

9am-6pm
Temperley London Presentation
453 Broome Street, 2nd floor

9am-7pm
Spanx Fall Preview - Confessions of a Shape-aholic
The Bryant Park Hotel, 24th Fl 40 W. 40th St.

10am
Badgley Mischka Show
The Tent, Bryant Park

10am
Sophie Theallet Show
The Altman Building, 135 W. 18th St. (6th/7th Ave.)

11am
Allison Parris Show
Greenhouse, 150 Varick (Spring/Vandam St.)

11am
Matthew Williamson Show
The Promenade, Bryant Park

11pm
Mulberry RTW & Accessories Presentation
SoHo House Library, 29-35 Ninth Ave. (13th St.)

12pm
Rodarte Show
522 W. 21st St.

1pm
Derek Lam Show
635 W. 42nd St. (11th/12th Ave.)

1pm
Pamella Roland Show
The Salon, Bryant Park

2pm
Diesel Black Gold Show
The Tent, Bryant Park

2:30pm
Behnaz Sarafpour Show
Exit Art, 475 10th Ave.

3pm
Dennis Basso Show
The Promenade, Bryant Park

3pm
Coventry Show
Cedar Lake, 547 W. 26th St.

4pm
Marc by Marc Jacobs Show
NY State Armory, 68 Lexington (25th St.)

5pm
Chocheng Show
The Salon, Bryant Park

5pm
Trovata Show
Focus, 599 Eleventh Avenue

5-7:30pm
Joanna Mastroianni Presentation
230 W. 38th St 15th Fl (7th/8th)

6pm
Max Azria Show
The Tent, Bryant Park

6-9pm
Kelly Bergin Presentation
Salmagundi Club, 47 5th Ave

6:30 - 7:30pm,8-10pm
Propr Presentation
Highline Ballroom 43 W 16th St

7pm
Mario Moya Show
DJT Fine Art Gallery 231 10th Ave at 24th St.

7pm
Amanda Pearl Presentation
The Bryant Park Hotel, 40 W. 40th St.

7pm
Tibi Show
The Promenade

7pm
G-Star Show
Hammerstein Ballroom 311 W 34th St (8th/9th)

7pm
Don the Verb Show
Thor, 107 Rivington St.

7pm
A Detacher Show
The Altman Building, 135 W. 18th St. (6th/7th Ave.)

8pm
Domenico Vacca Show
The Salon, Bryant Park

8pm
Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons & KLS Collection Show
Gotham Hall, 985 Avenue of Americas

8pm
Nice Collective Show & Gen Art
Angel Orensanz Foundation, 172 Norfolk St. (Houston)

8-9pm
Philosophy Di Alberta Ferretti Presentation
Eyebeam, 540 W 21st St.

9pm
Narciso Rodriguez Show
The Tent

9pm
AZ Araujo Swim Collection
Nikki Beach Midtown, 151 E. 50th St

Beauty.com’s Tina Turnbow Uses Tarte at Abaete

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:41:33 +0000

Think 18th Century France - regal, rebellious, and rich designs paired with a soft, feminine touch…the look for Abaete’s Fall 2009 collection as created by Tina Turnbow with Tarte started with fresh skin. Caudalie’s beauty elixir and lip conditioner hydrated skin prior to makeup application. The makeup was natural, no makeup-makeup. Tarte’s ReCreate gave even color and coverage to the face. Brows were softened by wax from the toolbox brow kit and topped by provocateur mineral powder. Liquid Sunshine added a hint of shine on the lids, rejuvalash defined lashes, and Blushing Bride cheek stain, applied sparingly, added the slightest hint of color on lips and cheeks.

All Dolled Up - Stila Backstage at Barbie Fashion Show

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:41:33 +0000

The Stila Pro Artistry Team, lead by legendary makeup artist, Charlotte Tilbury, brought the looks to life at the Barbie Fashion Show on Saturday, February 14th.

Stila created three distinct makeup styles inspired by Barbie’s reinventions over the last 50 years as an icon.

FW09 Sunday Schedule

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:41:32 +0000

9am
Victoria Beckham Presentation
sponsored by Waldorf Towers, 100 East 50th Street

10am
Lela Rose Show
The Salon, Bryant Park

11am
Preen by Thorton Bregazzi Show
The Altman Building, 135 W. 18th St. (6th/7th Ave.)

11am
Mara Hoffman, Nicholas K, Sergio Davila Show
The Promenade, Bryant Park

11am-1pm
Tom Scott Presentation
25 W 37th St.

11am-1pm
Reem Acra Presentation
730 Fifth Avenue, Suite 205 (56th/57th)

12pm
Walter Show
265 W. 37th St, 5th Fl

12-1pm
Band of Outsiders/Boy Presentation
408 Broadway (Canal/Walker)

1pm
DKNY Show
711 Greenwich (Charles/W. 10 St)

1-3pm
Unconditional Installation
Glass House, 545 W. 25th St., 21st Fl. 10th/11th

1-3pm
Shelly Steffee Presentation
34 Gansevoort Street

2-4pm
Araks Presentation
Industria Studios, 89 Jane Street

2pm
Jeremy Laing Show
24th Street Loft, 148 W 24th street (9th floor)

2pm
Herve Leger by Max Azria Show
The Promenade, Bryant Park

3pm
Thuy Show
The Salon, Bryant Park

3pm
Matthew Ames Show
58 West 40th Street 9th floor

4pm
Diane Von Furstenberg Show
The Tent, Bryant Park

5pm
Y-3 Show
Pier 40, West St. at West Houston St.

5pm
Binetti Show
Focus Studio, 599 Eleventh Ave. (45th St.)

5-6pm
Twinkle by Wenlan Show
Classic Car Club, 250 Hudson St. (Broome)

6pm
Akiko Ogawa Show
The Salon, Bryant Park

6pm
Jonathan Saunders Show
500 W. 36th St at 10th Ave.

6-7:30pm
Susan Cianciolo Presentation
Tela Design Studio, 31 Little West 12th St (9th Ave/Washington)

7pm
Carlos Campos Show
The Altman Building, 135 W. 18th St. (6th/7th Ave.)

7pm
Tuleh Show
Roubini Casa NY Design Center, 200 Lexington, 7th flr (32nd St)

7pm
Erin Fetherston Show
The Promenade, Bryant Park

8pm
Miss Sixty Show
The Tent, Bryant Park

9pm
E.Y. Wada Show
The Salon, Bryant Park

Fall Winter 09 New York Fashion Week

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:41:32 +0000

Girls, I hate that I’m not in NYC for Fashion Week. I’m following every show from afar and will bring you the best of. First, the MAC Key Artist Twitter Widget is already posted on the right. Second, Day 1 (tomorrow) schedule below. ThreeasFour was one of my favs at SS09 with Gordon Espinet and Ashley Javier on makeup and hair respectively. I can’t wait to see what they do tomorrow.

10am
Lacoste Show
sponsored by

The Tent, Bryant Park
11-12pm
Koi Suwannagate Presentation

Morgans Hotel, 237 Madison Ave. PH
11am
United Bamboo Show
The Altman Building, 135 W. 18th St. (6th/7th Ave.)

11am
Edition by Georges Chakra Show
The Promenade, Bryant Park

12pm
Ohne Titel Show
123 W 18th St. 4th Fl

1-2pm
James Coviello Presentation
13 W. 9th St (5th/6th)

1pm
VPL by Victoria Bartlett Show
Focus Studio, 599 Eleventh Ave. (45th St.)

1pm
Andy & Debb Show
The Salon, Bryant Park

2pm
Adam/Adam Lippes Show
The Promenade, Bryant Park

3pm
Barbie Runway Show
The Tent, Bryant Park

3pm
Karen Walker Show
Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street (6th/7th Ave.)

4-5pm
Vena Cava Presentation
Eyebeam, 540 W. 21st

5pm
Alexander Wang Show
Roseland Ballroom, 239 W. 52nd St. (Broadway & 8th Ave.)

6pm
Verrier Show
The Salon, Bryant Park

6-8pm
Frank Tell Presentation
Tribeca Grand Hotel, 2 Avenue of the Americas (White)

6-8pm
Poleci Presentation
Poleci Store, 32 Gansevoort St.

7pm
Monarchy Show
The Promenade, Bryant Park

7-8pm
threeASFOUR Presentation
Greene Naftali Gallery, 516 W. 26th St., 8th floor

7:30-9pm
Elise Overland Presentation
Drive-In Studios, 443 W. 18th St. (9th/10th Ave.)

8pm
Ruffian Show
New Dance Group Studio, 305 W. 38th St. Near 8th

Total Beauty Web Tour!

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:41:32 +0000

Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog and Total Beauty give you the rundown on the 10 best breakthrough products for 2009.

All the single ladies, Beauty’s SPOT found a suitable replacement for men in Elemis Exotic Frangipani Monoi Bath & Shower Cream.

Continuing a month of weekly giveaways, head on over to Bare Budget Beauty for your chance to win a set of Kiss My Face Sheer Organic Shimmer or Shine products!

Check out the new Tarte “Spring Greening” palette and A Perfect Whirled cheek stain with Beauty Junkies Unite!

Beauty Anonymous wears Jewel Lips.

Neon Bible checks out some great Valentine’s Day gifts for men.

Alison Blackman aka. “Advice Sister Alison” finds out why TJMaxx and Marshalls really are a shopaholic’s dream, and uncovers some of the “must-have” trends for Spring 2009.

Beauty411 is delighted with the Dior Spring 2009 Makeup Collection!

Viva Woman recommends you to use organic flowers on your face with Zuii Organic Floral Makeupand offers a 15% special discount for her readers.

Come see what mascara The Makeup Divas is raving about.

Indian Girl loves the simple fragrance of KENZO’s Eau De Fleur - Magnolia

Just in time for Valentine’s Day,eye4style is giving away a personal lingerie fitting and a bra and panty set from Eveden. Click here to enter!

Fabulous Over Forty has a FABULOUS Kiss My Face skincare giveaway worth over $200! Hurry - giveaway entrance ends on Sat.

Krista of Boutique Flair knows that silky smooth skin is one part of having a pulled together, stylish look. So, she loves this product!

Monique at Beauty Girl Musings reviews an at-home spa treatment that will leave your skin feeling and looking amazing. Read about it here!

The girls over at Beauty in Real Life are having a giveaway with Ralph Lauren’s new fragrance. Click here for the details and to enter!

Beauty Beast has been taking the new MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation for a test run. Find out what the verdict is byClicking here!

Glossypink shows you how to get Shopaholic’s Isla Fisher’s red-carpet look!

makeup loves me tells you about a bling-tastic valentine’s day spa treatment. happy valentine’s day!