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Glam-eyed pirate girl

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Want to stand out in a crowd this Halloween? Wear sexy pirate makeup!

Retro references, luxe textures and luminescent finishes all featured strongly in this season’s runway shows. So, to update your eye makeup for autumn/winter, inflect it with a jewelled metallic.

With simple accessorizing, this fall 2011 catwalk trend can easily be converted into something hot for Halloween. Who needs an eye patch when you can layer on a sexy wash of shimmering color!

For step-by-step instructions on how to recreate this look, watch the video tutorial below. (more…)

Tags: Halloween Makeup Ideas, how to apply smokey eye, How to do Smoky Eyes, Pirate Makeup
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Look drop-dead in orangey-red!

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

“In my opinion, Lady Danger by MAC is one of the best red lipsticks ever invented. It’s a kick-ass color with a killer texture. Pocket it!” LMM, 2011.

Lady Danger Lipstick by MAC Look drop dead in orangey red!

Red lips are key again this season. Tailor the trend to your taste. Wear it sheer, or let your pout SHOUT. The choice is yours.

To create impact, use contrasting shades and textures. In this look, I paired an earthy eye with a loud lip, and used a range of finishes from matte to metallic. (more…)

Tags: applying lipstick, best orange-red lipstick, Best Red Lipstick, best red lipstick for fair skin, eye makeup with red lipstick, Eyeshadow for blue eyes, how to do a smokey eye for blue eyes, Makeup for Blue Eyes, Makeup Tutorial for Blue Eyes, red lipstick for blondes, Smokey Eye for Blue Eyes, Smoky Eyeshadow, Summer Makeup, Summer Makeup Looks
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Bright is the new black!

Saturday, July 30th, 2011

In the latest fashion shows, bright-lipped models controlled the catwalk.

For an easy take on the trend, pair a bright lipstick with a slick of black eyeliner.

Before Bright is the new black!

Nars Lipstick in Funny Face Bright is the new black!

For step-by-step instructions on how to achieve this look, watch the video tutorial below.

Do you find eyeliner application a nightmare? Try a cream or gel formulation; they are easy to apply and are far more forgiving than their liquid counterparts. (more…)

Tags: apply gel eyeliner, applying eyeliner to upper lid, Best Gel Eyeliner, best liquid eyeliner, eyeliner application, eyeliner styles, eyeliner techniques, how to apply gel eyeliner, Pink Lipstick
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Hot orange is this season’s standout shade, so get it on!

Friday, June 3rd, 2011

The most exciting micro-trend this season is orange. It was all over the recent runway shows and, believe it or not, it suits most skin tones. It’s up to you how you wear it – lids, lips or fingertips!

I love a solid block of orange eyeshadow worked against a dewy complexion (see the images and video tutorial below).

Rock on in orange. The bolder and brighter the better!

Before makeup Hot orange is this seasons standout shade, so get it on!

Bright eyes Hot orange is this seasons standout shade, so get it on!

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Tags: Bright eyeshadow, eyeshadow for brown eyes, how to put on eyeshadow for brown eyes, Makeup Tips for Brown Eyes, neon eyeshadow, orange eyeshadow
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Play up your eyes with pretty pastels!

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

Before Play up your eyes with pretty pastels!

Playful purple Play up your eyes with pretty pastels!

Bored with brown? Paint your peepers in pastel hues! Purple is my pick. Soft shades of lilac are always in season and they make most eye colors pop! (more…)

Tags: Makeup for Blue Eyes, Makeup Tutorial for Blue Eyes, Purple eyeshadow
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