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

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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.

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Rockabilly Hair Gone Sci Fi at CZAR by Cesar Galindo AW14 Show

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Remember the exaggerated, combed-back, über teased, wet-looking quiffs and pompadours sported by Danny Zuko and the Thunderbirds in Grease?

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The Glory of Love — Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

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Just realized Valentine’s Day is this Friday?

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

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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.

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Muted Pink and Beige Nails Take Over New York Fashion Week Fall 2014 — And I Wanna Weep!

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Typically, I emerge from New York Fashion Week feeling exhausted (the rest of schlepping from one show to the next for countless hours, in 20-degree weather, trying to look chic while avoiding patches of ice and piles of snow, then commuting back home to writer about what transpired and tend to everyday duties), frustrated (all the peacocking outside of Lincoln Center and all the nose-in-the-air attitudes at each show will grate on anyone’s nerves), and oddly inspired (despite all the headaches, there are usually at least a handful of shows that will elicit a positively emotional reaction and some beauty looks that will awaken your own inner artist).

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Nail Forecast — 5 Great Manicures Seen at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2014 in New York City

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is in full swing here in New York City, which means we’re seeing dozens of cleverly manicured nails each day.

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A Welcome Matte — Revlon Releases New ColorBurst Matte Balm Collection

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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.

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

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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.

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She’s So Lovely — Check Out Part 2 of our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

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Even if you haven’t been struck by Cupid’s arrow in the recent past, you’ll likely be smitten by these charming, sweet, thoughtful goodies, which capture the affectionate spirit of Valentine’s Day.

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Straight from the Heart — Behold Part 1 of our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide !

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Forget Forrest Gump-worthy boxes of chocolates and cliché bouquets of roses.

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