category: Beauty » Makeup »

Feel Like a Smoldering Seductress with Covergirl’s Bombshell Collection

covergirl-bombshell-collection

Who do you imagine when you picture a bombshell?

READ MORE >

NARS Cosmetics Spring 2014 “Final Cut: The New Edge of Pink” Collection

nars-final-cut-new-edge-of-pink-collection

When is the last time  NARS Cosmetics released a collection centered around a single hue?

READ MORE >

Check out this Video of me Backstage with SheaMoisture at the Korto Momolu FW14 Show

I’m so excited to finally share this video with all of you!

READ MORE >

Penelope Cruz’s Sophia Loren-Inspired Beauty Look at the 2014 Oscars

penelope-cruz-makeup-at-oscars

Though I wasn’t particularly smitten with Penelope Cruz’s blush pink silk mousseline GiambattistaValli Haute Couture gown, her elegant moño, dewy skin, and brown smokey eyes worked together to convey a sense of elegance and of subtle seduction.

READ MORE >

The Scoop on Charlize Theron’s Beauty Look at the Oscars 2014

charlize-theron-hair-and-makeup-at-2014-oscars

It’s hard to believe anyone ever managed to make Charlize Theron look less than stunning — and yes, I’m referencing the intensive hours the makeup team on the set of 2003’s Monster must have logged in order to transform the South African stunner into Aileen Wuornos.

READ MORE >

Blurred Lines — Discover the Garnier Skin Renew 5 Second Blur Instant Smoother

garnier-5-sec-blur-skin-renew-instant-smoother

I giggle every time I watch the Fotoshop by Adobé spoof, which basically pokes fun at all the airbrushed magazine covers, makeup ads, and skincare commercials that show “flawless” women with lashes that curl all the way to the middle of their foreheads, manes that unfurl like velvet curtains dropping at a posh opera, and skin that glistens even in the darkest of rooms — in other words, all the unattainable ideals that the beauty, fashion, and publishing industries impose upon everyday women because they insist on doctoring moving and still images using tools like Photoshop.

READ MORE >

Tarte Relaunches Its Iconic Cheek Stains — And Gives ‘Em Pretty Party Dresses — For Spring 2014

tarte-cosmetics-spring-2014-cheek-stains

Before Tarte Cosmetics earned its now massive following, before founder Maureen Kelly appeared on QVC regularly to discuss the newest brand launches and exclusives, before makeup artists were using Tarte cosmetics exclusively when creating red carpet looks for stars like Julie Bowen, before all the press and accolades, there was one genial product: Tarte’s Cheek Stain.

READ MORE >

Carefree Wavy Hair, Glowing Skin, and Galactic, Glittery Lips at Rodarte AW14

Rodarte_aw14_beauty_look

I’ve been starving to behold some truly innovative, exhilarating beauty looks during New York Fashion Week AW14 — and, after countless shows in which models wore no lipstick, only a touch of eyeliner, and sheer pink or beige nails, I finally got my wish with the cosmic-inspired makeup at the Rodarte AW14 show.

READ MORE >

A Welcome Matte — Revlon Releases New ColorBurst Matte Balm Collection

revlon-colorburst-matte-balm

Matte lips in intense, richly pigmented, bright and buoyant shades, are a huge trend this season — and I, for one, am delighted to get a reprieve from all the glosses and lipsticks that are so saturated with shimmer that they oftentimes feel juvenile and even tacky, as if we’d confused our glitter glue pens and our cosmetics.With more brands experiment with matte formulations, Revlon has followed suit, releasing its new Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm lip collection.

READ MORE >

Hold on to your Love — Check out Part 3 of our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

planet-blue-xx-kiss-kiss-romper

Whether you’re shopping for the object of your affection, your closest friend, your mom, or your baby sister this Valentine’s Day, they’ll be swept off their feet by these special trinkets.

READ MORE >