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I am fair-skinned, blue-eyed and a blonde, which is about as far from emulating the Kim Kardashian look as you can get. Although my look suits me just fine, there are times when I am trying to keep up — not with the Kardashian clan — with Kim’s makeup looks.
How does Kim wear so much eye makeup and not seem to be in pain? Not a grimace, nothing watering, no redness… It appears that she does have talent after all!
It is no secret that I have the world’s most sensitive …

Mineral cosmetics are a big deal in the beauty industry these days, and many companies are working their hardest to provide mineral-based products that will suit the needs of their consumers. Gabriel Cosmetics has taken part in this revolution by including eye and lip primers as a part of their April 2013 Gabriel Color line.
The Eye Primer ($13.55) is said to be soft, smooth and creamy with a formula that evens the skintone and makes the eyelid a blank canvas to prep for the color you apply. The formula is made …

This year’s 2013 Meta Gala was all about the PUNK! Sooty black eyeliner and red lips took over the Metropolitan Museum of Art‘s Costume Institute event! Last night was not only the summer’s unofficial kick-off of hot, seasonal fashion trends, but makeup and hair as well!
Read on below to see some of your favorite stars rocking some pretty hardcore beauty and hair looks. From Emily Blunt‘s rockstar pink eyeshadow, Nicole Richie‘s stark white hair to Miley Cyrus‘ gel-crazed dirty blonde spikes and Solange Knowles letting her ‘fro do the talking. …

Good news, ladies! Spring/Summer 2013 makeup looks are all about enhancing your features — not trying to look like someone else. Long gone are the days of contoured faces with harsh lines and prescribed beauty. Beauty is diversity.
Lyne Desnoyers, Executive Director of Make Up Artistry, and Gordon Espinet, Vice President Global Artist Training/Development from M·A·C are actual makeup artists that work behind the scenes at all the fashion shows.
They spoke at FIT on April 22nd about Spring/Summer 2013 cosmetic trends. These trends are determined through observations of mood and energy backstage …

Before The Great Gatsby hits theater on May 10th, get Daisy Buchanan‘s makeup (played by lead actress Carrie Mulligan, sided by the one and only Leonardo DiCaprio) from this latest novel-to-the-big-screen romantic drama.
As you can see, Daisy’s makeup is very delicate and feminine, but holds power at the same time. The story takes place during the 1920′s, but in this modern film version of The Great Gatsby, the makeup does not take on the particular extreme-retro look that was seen in this era of the ‘20s.

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With over 100 years of beauty expertise, Elizabeth Arden has created products that offer the colors you want while pampering and treating our skin, too. Packaged in a sleek art-deco inspired compact featuring the iconic Red Door emblem, The New York In Bloom 2013 Collection is simply stunning! Available in department stores nationwide and Elizabetharden.com.

Beautiful Color Luminous Lip Gloss – ($18.00; available in 14 shades: Red Door Red, Sunset, Cameo, Coral Kiss, Diamond, Dulce, Iridescent Mauve, Latte, Passion Fruit, Precious Petal, Rose Crème, Rosegold, Royal Plum and Sweet Pink)
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M·A·C Fashion Sets flash forward with bold and beautiful brights – shades that pop with a vivid edge and modern vibe. Four distinctive sets feature five impactful ways to wear Lipstick, Lipglass, Lip Pencil, Eye Shadow and Nail Lacquer. Brilliant colour ways set the tone for a season of sophisticated looks that stand out in their allure. From the bright orange apricot of Ablaze to the fuchsia flash of Embrace Me – the overall effect is stunning in its deep, rich infusion of powerful pigments.

Available online March 28, 2013
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If you’ve seen the trailer to Halle Berry‘s new suspense film, The Call (released this weekend on March 15th), then you sure will want to get her sultry eye makeup look. She plays the main character, Jordan Turner, a 911 operator, so this particular makeup is more of a daytime look suitable to wear to work or just on a Saturday afternoon spent shopping.
Even though her makeup appears to be quite simple, it enhances her intense and powerful expression throughout the film. Here are all of the key steps to …

Summer collections are starting to roll into stores — and this one will make you feel like a GODDESS! Estée Lauder introduces BRONZE GODDESS Summer 2013 Collection, and I can already feel the warmth from the hues of the products. This collection was inspired by the sultry shades and exotic senses of the Caribbean; I find myself daydreaming about Parrot Cay at this very moment…
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Turn up the heat through a spectrum of summer shadows with NEW Limited Edition Pure Color Five Color Eyeshadow Palette in Batik Sun (pictured/sampled). This palette …

In the new film Side Effects, Steven Soderbergh‘s latest thriller, Rooney Mara stars in the lead role playing the wife of actor Channing Tatum. She is seen arm-in-arm with her handsome husband as they attend a black tie event. Not only is she dressed to kill by wearing a simple black gown, but the most obvious statement for this look is ultimately completed and refined by her bright, bold ruby lip.

You can get Rooney’s lips by wearing just ONE amazing product: Tarte LipSurgence Matte Lip Tint ($24.00) in Fiery — …