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Trend to Watch: Bleached Eyebrows?
To complement his over-the-top Fall 2011 collection, designer Tom Ford tapped the service of Victoria Secret model Candice Swanpoel as his high-fashion subject. As you may see in the photo, there is something noticeably missing on her and I am not talking about the angel wings. It has become a recent trend we see on fashion magazines: eyebrows that lack in any color. It began with Michelle William... [Read More]
Fall 2011 Beauty Watch: Gold Makeup
The value of gold is indeed going up, not only on the commodities market, but also on runways as makeup artists applied their Midas touch to complement the fall fashion collections. Sophia Panych of Allure magazine listed the ways of bringing this upcoming trend to the Average Jane and here are some of her tips in applying gilded makeup. Pair gold shadow and liner - The simplest and easiest way to... [Read More]
Eye Makeup for Fall 2010
To make your eye makeup autumn-perfect, invest on shades of brown. This earthy color creates a mysterious and melancholic aura to your eyes, a match for the mood of the season. Beyond that, there is also a wide color options and makeup styles that fit well with your fashion. Here are some suggestions from the latest runway shows. Coffee and taupe - The Fall 2010 show of Anna Sui displays a collect... [Read More]
Get That Smoky Eye Look
When it comes to applying make-up, the most tedious would probably be around the eyes. After all, it is the first part of the body a person normally sees when facing you. In fact we can experiment a lot with eye make-up, having your eyes sparkle in more ways than one.One of the trendiest eye make-up styles is the smoky eye, when the eyes appear sexy using only black eye shadow. The problem, howeve... [Read More]
How to Create Long Eyelashes
Having long eyelashes could make you the envy of many, as long as the lashes appear natural. This can be achieved by applying mascara, but creating long lashes is not just about brush the mascara over the lashes. Here are some neat tricks to get those long, thick, and beautiful eyelashes.Make sure your face is dry - If you are using liquid foundation or face lotion, wait for your face ... [Read More]
Sexy Eyeshadow Secrets
Eyes are the windows to your soul, so they say. Open up your peepers by highlighting them with metallic eye shadow, for a sexy glimmer that should reveal the sexy siren in you. Here's how to get the look: Curl your lashes. Eye lash curlers will keep your from overdoing it with mascara. Remember; use curlers only on clean lashes. Always start at the roots. Blend in concealer under your from the inn... [Read More]
How to Fix You Under Eye Problems
Eye bags and dark circles under the eyes have are a common problem among women - what with long hours at work, or sleepless nights at home caring for the family. Fortunately there is a way to hide these pesky under eye problems:PreventionAccording to Marie Claire beauty expert Cheryl Kramer, there is a way to prevent eye bags. Avoid caffeine, salt and alcohol, as these can cause fluid buildup and ... [Read More]
How to Wear Green Eyeshadow
Some women avoid wearing green, fearing that it won't go well with their skin tone, or thinking that perhaps it is too bold a shade. Shiseido artistic creative director Dick Page puts all that to rest by using the same glittering green Shiseido eye shadow on four models with different skin tones. Eye Makeup FirstAccording to page, when using bold eye shadow shades, apply eye makeup first. "Br... [Read More]
A Different Way to Eyeliner
Normally we try to trace as neat a line as possible when putting on eyeliner. That practice was thrown out the window at the Zero + Maria Cornejo fall 2009 runway show. Makeup guru Dick Page drew several black lines onto models' eyes using soft brush strokes. "The eye look is based on one of the prints in the collection," says Page. "The cream liner gives a dense black finish and th... [Read More]
The Best Ways to Wear Blue Eye Shadow
At the Versace Fall 2009 fashion show, models sported enigmatic, dark blue peepers. Blue was also the color of choice at Nicole Miller, Rebecca Taylor, and Tibi. When something pops up at multiple fashion shows, it is practically an emerging trend. But if you are a little apprehensive about strutting out in such a hard-to-pull of color, top makeup artist and global creative design director for P&a... [Read More]