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I have always been obsessed with the ‘50s and ‘60s glamour icons Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly…The list goes on and on. I never quite felt comfortable with bright red lips.

Dorothy Dandridge
Since I’m not blonde, I didn’t quite like bright pinks either. Tomato reds, corals — that is where I found my comfort zone. When I discovered these glamour queens of old, I felt like I had acquired a different beauty look.

Grace Kelly

Marilyn Monroe
I’ve compiled a list of the ultimate glamazon-inspired lip shades! These shades range from the palest …

Available May 2013, Hourglass Cosmetics is launching Nº 28 Lip Treatment Oil ($42.00). Like their Nº 28 Primer Serum, this too is enriched with 14 essential oils, as well as being fortified with vitamins A, B5, C and E.
Oils such as bois de rose, lavender, geranium, lemon, rosemary, vanilla and clove (among others) help create a barrier for your pout that hydrates, rejuvenates and regenerates the delicate lip area by boosting moisture levels, reducing wrinkles and improving lip volume and texture.

This lip treatment combines botanicals, vitamins and three powerful active ingredients in a …

The 85th Annual Academy Awards spared no expense showcasing some fabulous makeup and hairstyle trends. Here at BeautyStat, we couldn’t get enough of Old Hollywood glam with perfectly wavy hair, authentic side parts, and, most of all, Charlize Theron’s adorable pixie cut and Anne Hathaway’s full-on fringe!
Our very own Erin Sutera tells us which cosmetics to use to get the makeup looks of Jessica Chastain and Reese Witherspoon. Read on to find out how to recreate the night’s best hair and makeup looks at home. Look red carpet-ready every day …

These Ambient Lighting Powders ($45.00) from Hourglass Cosmetics are a ground-breaking collection of finishing powders that diffuse and soften the way light is reflected on your skin. Available in six “lights”, I chose Dim for its neutral peach tone — and it certainly added a neutral, overall look to my skin. Light was reflected everywhere making my skin appear flawless.

Unlike traditional powders, Ambient Lighting Powders alter the skin’s appearance by manipulating and filtering out harsh light — similar to the “blur” effect that is trending. It’s a perceived appearance that is …

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Having worked at the cosmetic counters for twenty years, the most troublesome product women have finding is foundation. There are so many kinds, so many colors and so many different ways to apply that learning trigonometry can seem easier. In this article, I hope to demystify this cosmetic staple for you, which can be as simple as 1, 2, 3.
The basic types of foundation are liquid, which come in different versions, either moisturizing and oil-free; powder, which is great to use either alone or on top of …

I cannot tell you how many compliments I have received on my new lavish lips, with the help of Color Sensatioanl High Shine Lip Gloss from Maybelline ($7.49 at mass retailers nationwide). Now, if I could only look like Erin Wasson! I had the pleasure of sampling five shades, which you can see in the picture, and took a very strong liking to Gleaming Grenadine!

As I’ve recently posted, a strong lip is my new look (having gone lighter on my eyes). It all started looking at pictures of Marilyn Monroe and yes, …

Being that Marilyn Monroe is one of my favorite icons, it’s no surprise that I love a good red lip. Recently seeing Marilyn Reinvented photographs by Bert Stern at Milk Studios in NYC brought out my inner blonde bombshell — and everyday there after I wanted to sport a red lip whether it be day or night!
Make Up For Ever Aqua Rouge Waterproof Liquid Lip Color ($24.00) in No #8 is my fav, as are Ruby Woo from M·A·C , Tesoro from Stila, Cruella from NARS, etc… and this shade …

Oh, how I love a great black eyeliner! Whether it be powder, liquid or pencil, I love one that allows for a rich, intense delivery of color. This new Film Noir Kohl Eye Pencil ($28.00) in Eclipse (Black) from Hourglass is no exception. It seems like you get a whole lot of pencil for the price (see picture and you will certainly understand what I mean), and I love the ease of its application. The color is rich, has depth and will be my new go-to pencil for certain.

What is wonderful …

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Here at BeautyStat, we’re pretty excited about Halloween! An excuse to dress up as someone completely different and wear over-the-top makeup and accessories? Count us in! After Wigs.com sent us some Halloween costume ideas with their latest LUXHAIR wig collection, we wanted to create some looks of our own using the new LUXHAIR line! Read on to see what senior editors Nicole Gordon Levine, Erin Sutera and managing editor Theresa Romano come up with in this three part Get The Look Halloween Series.
I had so much fun creating …

Here at BeautyStat, we’re pretty excited about Halloween! An excuse to dress up as someone completely different and wear over-the-top makeup and accessories? Count us in! After Wigs.com sent us some Halloween costume ideas with their latest LUXHAIR wig collection, we wanted to create some looks of our own using the new LUXHAIR line! Read on to see what senior editors Nicole Gordon Levine, Erin Sutera and managing editor Theresa Romano come up with in this three part Get The Look Halloween Series.

I knew I wanted to be Queen Ravenna for …