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Glossy Dark Eyes And Deep Matte Lips At Marc Jacobs Spring 2011

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For Spring 2011, in one of his most remarkable collections to date, Marc Jacobs toasted ’70s glamour, referencing everything from Jodie Foster’s character in Taxi Driver (think wide-brimmed hats and large floral prints) to Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” single cover (remember the peasant-yet-haute feel of her bronzed brown, tiered ruffle skirt she wore in the photo?), Studio 54 glitz, the British Glam Rock movement (think David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust), and the luxe peasant look pioneered by Yves Saint Laurent (visualize peasant skirts, floral choker necklaces, off-the-shoulder blouses, and more).

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Periwinkle Blue Eyes And Static-Ridden Top Knots At ADAM Spring 2011

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To complement the ’70s, free-spirited but classic vibe of the ADAM Spring 2011 collection, the hair and makeup teams opted for a fresh, lived-in look: soft blue lids, neutral lips, and a static-y top knot ‘do.

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Nomad-Inspired Makeup And Bouncy Curls At Ports 1961 Spring 2011 Show

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In keeping with the desert inspiration of Fiona Cibani’s Ports 1961 Spring 2011 collection, lead MAC Cosmetics makeup artist Val Garland created a look that channeled a “nomadic gypsy jet-setter on holiday.” To create this look, she focused on juxtaposing shimmering bronze and copper shadows with soft, cool grays so that the contrast would create an enticing, subtle, demure smoky eye.

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Life’s A Beach With Pacifica’s New California Star Jasmine Body Butter

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A climbing, ornamental plant, the star jasmine is commonly cultivated in California both because of the its white blooms’ pretty star shape and its romantic fragrance.

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Best Of The 2010 Emmy Awards — Top 5 Dresses

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From a fashion perspective, the 2010 Emmy Awards were tepid at best, with few stars moving beyond safe, wearable garments in muted colors.

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Smith’s Rosebuld Salve — Now In A Tube!

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My grandmother, may she rest in peace, believed that Vicks VapoRub could cure absolutely anything — in addition to using it as a cold remedy, she applied it to cuts, scrapes, chapped elbows and, on one bewildering occasion, even attempted to dab some onto an aching molar.

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Summer Hair Savers — 12 Products To Replenish Sun-Exposed Locks

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Just because the lifeguards at the beach are counting the days until the end of the summer season, that doesn’t mean you can stop guarding your precious locks from the effects of sun exposure.

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Glow Hard — Body Bronzers, Shimmering Lotions, And Self-Tanners That Rock

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Summer may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up your radiant, sun-kissed skin and check into a drab, alabaster asylum.

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A Not-To-Miss Summer Beauty Buy: Hourglass Cosmetics Illume Creme-to-Powder Bronzer Duo

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If there’s one bronzer you should buy this summer, it’s this one: the Hourglass Cosmetics Illume Creme-to-Powder Bronzer Duo in Sunset.

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Summer Fragrance Extravaganza Part II — Sniffin’ Out The Best

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Last week, in Part I of our “Summer Fragrance Extravaganza,” we focused on tuberose-centered scents, pomegranate-rich splashes and mists, as well as fruity floral perfumes with a light-hearted, fun-loving spirit.

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