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Saturday, February 6, 2010

2010 Spring and Summer Beauty Trends

2010 Spring and Summer Beauty Trends. When it comes to beauty trends for the spring and summer season we'll be seeing everything from flesh colored nails to braided hairdos these looks are turning heads. Although many of the 80's trends are still in full swing such as the big bow hair accessories, blue eyeshadow, multicolored eyeshadow and matte lips other trends are making statements as well. For a daring look try bold eyeliner, matte orange lipstick or wavy cinkled hairstyles. Look below to see some of the hottest trends of the season.

 

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Links Loving Style News

Valentines Day Gifts For Teens- sales alert shopping
Black Wedding Hairstyles- hairstyles 53
Mac Cosmetics Riveting Collection- addicted to lipstick
Hairstyles for Women With Gray Hair- fashion looks
Popular Hairstyles for 2010 - fashion and beauty style
MAC Cosmetics Tabloid Beauty Collection- addicted to lipstick
Valentines Day Gifts For Her- image and style news
Black Hairstyles and Black Haircuts- fashion and beauty style
Dress Trend - Lace Dresses- sales alert shopping
KIM KARDASHIAN Fragrance Available Now At Sephora-the sweetest aroma
Prom Ponytail Hairstyles- promstylingtips
2010 Spring and Summer Dress and Dress Trends- the fashion looks
Celebrity Smoky Eye Makeup Looks- celebrity red carpet style
Avatar Zoe Saldana Navi Makeup Look- celebrity red carpet style
Zoe Saldana New Spokeswoman For Avon Eternal Magic Fragrance- the sweetest aroma
Valentines Day Makeup- imageandstylenews
Black Wedding Hairstyles- wedding bliss blog
Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair- wedding bliss blog
Wedding updos- wedding bliss blog
Blush Shades and Colors For African American and Black Women - makeup and stilettos
Shoulder Length Hairstyles- fashion and beauty style
2010 Prom Updos- promstylingtips
Lady GaGa Hairstyles and Makeup Looks- hairstyles 53
Christina Aguilera Makeup Get Her Look-addicted to lipstick
Kate Hudsons Makeup How To Get Her Look- addicted to lipstick
Christina Milian Baby Bump Watch Four Weeks Until Baby Is Due- pregnancy baby blog
The Top Baby Names for 2010 Boys and Girls- pregnancy baby blog
Sandra Bullock Hairstyle and Makeup How To - hairstyles 53
Leona Lewis Hairstyles How To Get Her Look From The Golden Globes- hairstyles 53
Penelope Cruz Hairstyles Get Her Look- who wore that
How To Prevent Eye Makeup From Smudging- makeup and stilettos
2010 Valentino Spring and Summer Shoe Collection- real women wear heels
2010 Spring and Summer Teen Fashion Trends- gossipy girlz
2010 Nars Spring Collection- addicted to lipstick
Celebrity Teen Fashion Looks- gossipy girlz
MAC Give Me Liberty of London Collection- addicted to lipstick
Giveaway Time- Perricone MD Advanced Face Firming Activator- addicted to lipstick
Heidi Klum Maternity Clothing Line For A Pea In A Pod and Motherhood Maternity- pregnancy baby blog
Spring 2010 Bridal Collection Carolina Herrera- wedding bliss blog
Spring 2010 Hairstyles- imageandstylenews

Sunday, January 31, 2010

12 Hot New Beauty Trends You Should Try

TotalBeauty.com
12 Hot New Beauty Trends You Should Try

These hairstyles and makeup looks were good enough for the People's Choice Awards red carpet, and they'll totally work for you too

We love stealing looks from the red carpet, but many of them are just too over-the-top for our every day lives. However, we found 12 trends from the People's Choice Awards that will definitely work for everything from a business meeting to a night out with friends. Check them out -- you're sure to find a few you love.

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Sunday, January 31, 2010

Spring / Summer 2010 Makeup Trends

Spring / Summer 2010 Makeup Trends. The hottest looks and trends in makeup for spring and summer 2010. From the look of matte lips, to two toned multicolored eyes these are the most popular looks of the season. Most often during the the spring and summer months makeup focuses on softer colors like pinks and purples, these are basic go to spring and summer looks, but if you're more of a trendy makeup maven you can't wait to try something new. So what were the hottest looks of the season, we'll we already know that matte lips are a fav which were seen in a wide variety of colors on the runway. Other looks turning heads are using rainbow colored eyeshadow looks, brown based lipstick,  blue eyeshadow, glowing skin, bold eyeliner, peachy lips, and looks of under eye liners. Look below to see the trends worn on the runway and on celebrities.

images from elle

 

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

How To Prevent Eye Makeup From Smudging

How To Prevent Eye Makeup From Smudging. You spend hours perfecting your pretty eyes, carefully putting on the liner, the mascara, and eyeshadow only to find that two hours later your eye makeup is running off your face. If you've ever had this problem then you know how annoying running eye makeup can be but there are always to keep it from smudging. Look below for simple tips and products and ways you can keep your eye makeup from running down your face.

  • Always Set Your Eyeliner ( Black powder eyeshadow can be your best friend, apply this on top of your eyeliner upper and top lids to prevent liner from moving).
  • Apply A Mascara Primer To Stop Mascara from Flaking ( Try The Makeup Mascara Base )
  • Set Under Eye Concealer ( Set your undereye concealer with foundation using a small brush or sponge. )

 

For Other Tips Be Sure To Watch This Guys Video, His Tips are Must Haves To Prevent Smudging.

 

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Blush Shades and Colors For African American and Black Women

Blush Shades and Colors For African American and Black Women. There are many different shades for black women to wear to enhance their natural beauty of their skintone. There's a common misconception that black women can't wear blush, or don't look good in blush. This is by far from the truth, in fact African American women can look better than any other race when wearing blush, it's all about choosing the right colors that work best with your skintone. I've found many companies that cater to African Americans by offering bright and vibrant colors to enhance the cheek. One rule of thumb when choosing a good blush for your skintone look for colors that are highly pigmented, these shades are sure to stand out on even the darkest of skin. Look below for some of my favorite brands and colors for great choices in blush for women of color.

Nars Blush

Taos

Torrid

Sin

Outlaw

Luster

Exhibit A

Mounia

Taj Mahal

Mac Blushes

Sweet As Cocoa

Ambering Rose

Format

Flirt & Tease

Raizin

Breezy

Plum Foolery

PeachTwist

Dollymix

Friday, December 11, 2009

How to Apply Makeup With Your Fingers

How to Apply Makeup With Your Fingers. Your fingers can be one of your best tools for applying makeup, and they can actually give you better application then most makeup tools or brushes. If you're curious about applying makeup with your hands, Galit Strugano , creator of Girlactik Beauty makeup and celeb makeup artist explains the techniques of applying makeup with your fingers and applying with tools to achieve the perfect makeup look.

FINGER AP PLICATI O N: Mind your pressure points!

Each of your fingers has a different pressure point affecting the pressure of touch.  Knowing them can be useful in applying makeup.  A bonus with finger application is the oils and heat from your skin melts the product better when it transfers to your skin and provides the coverage you want!

Ring finger for Concealer - Applying concealer with your ring finger gives a soft touch around the eye area with no pulling of the skin. The ringer finger pats product perfectly.

Index finger for Shadow Application - This finger possesses a little more pressure making shadow spread evenly but still has that soft touch.

Middle finger for Eye Crease - The middle finger has the most pressure so it is perfect to use to frame your eye, creating definition as you move your finger back and forth.

Pinkie for Inner Eye – Your smallest digit is perfect to apply makeup to those hard to reach parts.  Great when applying an eye brightener or when you want to highlight.   Your pinkie has a light touch so you won’t accidently glob on makeup when you’re trying to be precise!

BRUSH APPLICATION: It’s all about the texture!

When it comes to brushes, it isn’t about synthetic vs. natural but rather the firmness of the brush that affects your makeup look.  A rule of thumb:

- The firmer the brush, the more color transfer you'll have.

- The lighter the brush, the lighter the color transfer will be.

Think about it this way.  You can be using the same exact blush and end up with 2 different colors depending on whether you are using a firmer or lighter brush.  Switching up brushes is a great way to use your makeup in fun, different ways!

Friday, November 27, 2009

Black Friday Reads and Finds

Jonas Brothers Video Game On Nintendo DS- gossipy girlz
Selena Gomez Clothing Line Dream Out Loud- gossipy girlz
Philosophy Holiday Goodies and Scents-addicted to lipstick
Elegant Holiday Hairstyles- hairstylenewsblog
How to Lose Weight By Eating More Vegetables- fit and living life
Mimi Fashionable Maternity Clothes- pregnancy baby blog
Megan Fox Joins Emporio Armani- fashion devo
Mulberry Joins Forces With Apple For Great Fashionable Handbags- handbagstylenews
How To Do Kristen Stewart’s Makeup and Hairstyle- gossipy girlz
Kidada Jones For Disney Couture Inspired By the Book The Art of the Disney Princess- fashion influencers
2009 Top Christmas Toys, Gifts, and Presents for Kids- gossipy girlz
Tips For Finding A High Quality Salon Hair Product- glowingskincarenews
New Years Eve Dresses-imageandstylenews
Sephora 2009 Holiday Makeup Trends and Beauty Looks-addicted to lipstick
Holiday Dresses and Dress Trends For 2009- imageandstylenews
2009 Rihanna Hairstyles and Haircuts-hairstyls53
2009 Oeuf Fall Collection- pregnancy baby blog
Vampire Diaries Fashion- fashion looks
Why Having Fiber In Your Diet is So Important and Can Help You Lose Weight- fit and living life
Baby Bump Watch Tiffani Thiessen Expecting First Child With Husband Brady Smith- pregnancy baby blog
Reese Witherspoon Has New Fragrance From Avon "In Bloom Fragrance"-the sweetest aroma
Hottest Winter Boots Styles- sale alert shopping
Georgia Jagger and Coco Rocha New Faces of Rimmel- fashion devo
Nars Fall 2009 Swatches and Sheer Matte Foundation Review- addicted to lipstick
Decorate The Home For The Holidays With These Finds- sales alert shopping
Jean Paul Gaultier For Target- the chic expo
Kim K's Favorite Beauty Products- makeup and stilettos
Celebrities With Long Hair- hairstylenewsblog
Best Clothing For Your Body Shape- real women have curves
“Rihanna Rocks Blonde Mohawk”- imageandstylenews
Thanksgiving Hairstyles- imageandstylenews
Thanksgiving Dresses and Fashionable Looks- imageandstylenews
Sarah Jssica Parker Loves Christian Louboutin in Sex and the City 2- real women wear heels
Twilight Hairstyles- hairstyles 53
Target Black Friday Ads 2009- sales alert shopping
2009 Christmas Hottest Video Games and Systems- gossipy girlz
Organic Anti Aging Skin Care Products- glowingskincarenews
Love Moschino Lower Priced Accessories From Moschino- handbagstylenews
Stella McCartney Does GapKids- pregnancy baby blog
“Americas Next Top Model Cycle 13 Winner Nicole“- imageandstylenews
2009 Christmas Hairstyles, and Makeup Trends- imageandstylenews
Victoria's Secret New Fragrance Collection Velvet- the sweetest aroma
Olsen Twins New Clothing Line With JCPennys Olsenboye- the fashion influencers
Shine and Glimmer For This Holiday Season With These Looks- sales alert shopping
Nicole Richie's New Clothing Line Winter Kate- fashion and beauty style
Christina Ricci's New Short Cropped Haircut- trendy hairstyles 4 me
Los Angeles Premiere Twilight New Moon Best Dressed- who wore that
Holiday 2009 Yves Saint Laurent Holiday Look Collection- addicted to lipstick
How To Control and Treat Acne- glowingskincarenews
Mac All Ages, All Races, All Sexes Collection- addicted to lipstick
2009 and 2010 Fall and Winter Eye Makeup Trends- makeup and stilettos
The Importance of Prenatal Vitamins for Pregnant Women- pregnancy baby blog
2009 American Music Awards Best Dressed- imageandstylenews

Sunday, November 22, 2009

2009 and 2010 Fall and Winter Eye Makeup Trends

2009 and 2010 Fall and Winter Eye Makeup Trends. Eye makeup is one of the first things people notice when they look at you, after all the eyes are the window to your soul so why not make sure they always look their best. From the look of rimmed black eyes, to violets and purples, look below to see the head turning eye makeup trends of the season.

  1. Bold Color- Wear Colors Of Bright Hues to Follow This Trend.
  2. Violets and Hues of Purples
  3. Smokey Dramatic Eyes
  4. Blue Eyeshadow
  5. Golds
  6. Black Colored Shadow Paired with Color for a Edgy Vibe
  7. Pearl Shades of Light Pinks, Peaches, and Whites
  8. Glittery shades and Metallic Hues

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Kim K's Favorite Beauty Products

Kim K's Favorite Beauty Products. Kim Kardashian is known for her beauty and if you're wondering how she's keeps her fresh glowing complexion OK! mag dishes on her must haves.

Sexy Nude Lipstick

This shade is perfect for every skin tone and any occasion; it lasts for hours! Lipstick in Belle de Jour, NARS, $24;

Luscious Lashes

The hard wax in Anastasia’s mascara adds incredible volume, thickness and curl to lashes. It’s also hypoallergenic. Lash Lifting Mascara in Black, Anastasia Beverly Hills, $22; sephora.com

Skin-Saving Concentrate

I love using this concentrate as a primer under my makeup since it keeps my skin feeling silky smooth, and it helps my makeup stay on longer! The Concentrate, La Mer, $350; Saks Fifth Avenue

On-The-Go Wipes

I can’t live without my wipes, which are gentle and effectively remove all makeup. Daily Facials Express Wet Cleansing Cloths,Olay, $5; drugstores

Solve-It-All Oil

This oil prevents wrinkles around my eyes as well as stretch marks on my body. It keeps skin nourished and hydrated. Bio-Oil, Union-Swiss, $12; drugstores