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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 …

If I have one word to describe the latest launch from Laura Mercier it’s EYES! Laura has two products to brighten and define eyes for Spring 2013. The first is Caviar Stick Eye Colour ($24.00) and Crème Eye Liner ($22.00). Each product is sure to be an elegant addition to your makeup wardrobe!

First up is the Caviar Stick Eye Colours. Two new shades to add this season, Sugarfrost and Sandglow. Sugarfrost is a lovely eyelid shade; a beige-y gold. And Sandglow is a gorgeous bronze. First thing that I noticed …

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 …

Just to give you some background on the brand, Erno Laszlo was founded in 1927 by the Hungarian born Laszlo, a medical doctor who fell into dermatology after the notoriety he gained for transforming the complexion of Princess Stephanie of Belgium. His clientele read like a “Who’s Who” list and I always remember Marilyn Monroe being associated with the brand. In 1957, Erno Laszlo skincare preparations were introduced to a wider audience at Saks Fifth Avenue. His philosophy of creating tailor-made products that were specifically formulated to target different areas …

M·A·C  Marilyn Monroe, a colour collection that channels the legend’s lustre and sex appeal in shades and formulas meticulously Marilyn. Lipsticks in rapturous reds, gleaming Dazzleglass, a dramatic 35 Lash, False Lashes Extreme Black and Eye Shadows in shimmering metallic and diamond tones provide silver-screen allure. The finishing touch: Nail Lacquers destined to be a girl’s best friend and Beauty Powder to evoke that flawless Forever Marilyn.

Available online September 27, 2012 through November 1, 2012
Available in stores October 4, 2012 through November 1, 2012
Beauty Powder in Forever Marilyn ($28.00)

Brow Finisher …

Andy Warhol will live this fall at cosmetics counters, courtesy of François Nars and a multichannel color cosmetics effort that marks his brand’s — and the Warhol Foundation’s — largest collaboration to date.
Why Andy Warhol? “Why not Andy Warhol?” Nars, founder and creative director of the brand that bears his name, countered to WWD. “I have always surrounded myself with Andy’s work and even paid tribute to him in my past collections — Edie Eyeshadow, Chelsea Girls Lip Lacquer, etc. This just seemed like the right time to do [a …

This Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of one of Hollywood’s most glamorous and iconic actresses of all time: Marilyn Monroe. Where would the world of beauty be without her? Even to this day, women from all over the world still try to emulate her signature look — her gorgeous red lips, come-hither eyes and that perfectly coiffed hairdo, making her the quintessential blonde bombshell. Here at BeautyStat, Marilyn has a special place in our hearts, so, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of her passing we got some of the beauty …

Marilyn Monroe had men fawning over her and hanging on to her every word.  Were they mesmerized by her perfectly accentuated colored lips? To add bombshell to your resume, try out the newest beauty trend – a luscious crimson colored pout.  From a soft cherry stained color to bold scarlet, red lips are all the rage.  We have seen celebs sporting the trend on the red carpet, at events and in casual everyday wear. Some of the beauties that have been seen with this look are January Jones at the …

“Vintage Christmas is a Christmas tale revisited. The elegance of a looks back at the past and knows how to draw vital revival from it. A reassuring moment of benevolent nostalgia that chases passing time and makes us grow…”
Celebrating the holidays and our memories, Givenchy has created a vintage collection that will spark emotion and elegance for anyone special enough to receive this under their tree. This dazzling and limited collection includes shades for face,eyes and lips. Available only online, the collection includes a chest-like box covered in crocodile skin …