Beauty Trend Alert!!

Beyond the Fashion Phenomena gracing the runways during Fashion Week, beauty trends made their prescence on the beauty's as well.

Winged Eyeliner. . .

Do we love it?

D.I.Y: According to the pro's over at Essence.com

"Begin lining from the middle of your eye to the outer corner, and then wing up from the outer edge. Go over your creation once or twice and follow with several coats of mascara for an everlasting finish.'

Create the look with a neutral shadow such as Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow in Beige 76, $18, at Sephora.com on the lid. Next, use a soft or liquid black pencil such as MAC Cosmetics Kohl Power Eye Pencil in Feline, $14.50, at Maccosmetics.com. "

Model Makeover: The Winged Eye with a little less drama.

Model: Crystal.

"Que Lindo Mami, I Love it!"

Loving the Lashes

Luckily, I was gifted with long lashes. A little mascara, just about any brand from the local drugstore to cosmetic counters, with a couple of sweeps of the wand and I'm off to bat my lashes and shyly accept compliments. However, batting your lashes becomes quite the dread for many women who are falling short in the lashes depot. Well, don't fret Ladies, in 2008, there's a quick fix for just about everything (and this one is much less pricier than plastic surgery). Desperately needing falsies to make your eyes pop? Who better to submit a recommendation and personal testimony than Ms. Kim K.??

Side note:
This dress is Fab! Smh, talk about a celeb style crush. I'm blushing.

Recently on her blog, she showed off her new lashes from MAC.

Her blog reads:

My makeup artist Stephen tried new lashes on me for Jimmy
Kimmel. They are Mac No. 35. I am loving them! I do not wear fake lashes
daily, but they are great for photo shoots, special events and TV stuff! When I
answered questions before about fake lashes, I mentioned I wore a company called Red Cherry, which I still love, but these new MAC ones I really am into! I
also have read comments where some of you have said I claimed to never wear fake lashes. I never said that, so please go back and re-read my answer...

Question: Kim....You, your mom and your sisters eyelashes are ALWAYS
beautiful. I wanted to know what brand you use or where do you guys get them
done?

Answer: We wear a company called Red Cherry, but Khloe never wears
them. Kourtney, my mom and I only wear them out at night to events or parties.
We have very long eye lashes to start with and the trick is to use two different
kinds of mascara and really take your time putting it on!

Get your own Ladies!

So maybe I couldn't find a picture of MAC No. 35, but here's MAC Lash 37 which is said to have the most dramatic length. And get this. . .they're only 12 bucks!

Quite the investment I might add. Well, that's just if you ask me. Some girls go on a frenzy for clothes and shoes, I swipe my debit at Sephora and MAC!

Beauty Junkie Housekeeping

With so many new product reviews being posted across the board on numerous blogging sites, as you begin to splurge on new product purchases, your personal cosmetics counter becomes overkill and begins to appear more and more like junk rather than key essentials. For the on-the-go girl or the stay at home beauty buff, its always necessary to do a little seasonal housekeeping. Its time to get the lip gloss, eye shadows and brushes in order, to allow your next beauty routine to go a little smoother and quicker. It also helps with repurchasing the same products and organizing what you have in terms of what's usable, what is garbage, and what needs to be refilled. To help out with the beauty housekeeping I've perused through different cosmetic counters and sites and found a couple of make-up bags and cases that will do the trick.

MAC Brush Roll

The MAC Brush Roll, equipped with an easy-fastening closure, specifically serves the purpose of keeping all of your cosmetic brushes intact and ready to use. To preserve the bristles and keep the brushes lasting longer, tuck them away in the brush roll. With a well-organized set of brushes, with one sweep you are good to go.

Jacquard MAC Rectangular Travel Case

This small silhouette can be used to keep all of your daily make-up necessities neat and compact when placed in your everyday tote. Often times, carrying such large bags adds on to the excessive junk that women carry on a daily basis. While your I.D and bank card may be shuffled around, try to keep your brushes and liners intact by stashing them away in this small travel case.

Sephora Brush Belt

Sephora's Make-up Artist Brush Belt is a must have for all Beauty Buff's and cosmetologists. The belt set comes with fifteen deluxe brushes that will make your next appointment prepared and professional. The belt set is not only very organized but also comfortable, accessible, adjustable and fashionable.

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Sephora Luxury Chocolate Croc Print Train Case

This chic train case is used for organizing and storing all of your makeup toiletries and essentials. With adjustable trays and a detachable shoulder strap, this case allows you to travel with cleanliness in style.

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Sephora Safari Collection

A chocolate brown and teal-colored cosmetic bag collection inspired by the Safari. With this Zebra print tote collection, you will transport your make-up fabulously. Includes: long handle tote, hanging bag, large handle bag, clutch bag, triangle bag, pencil case, and clear makeup bag.

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Yazmo.com Pink Make-up Traveling Suitcase

Yazmo's Pro Rolling Pink Makeup Case is decked out in special edition pink alligator skin with steel corners. This large traveling case is filled with endless trays and compartments. With locks and wheels for mobility, the suitcase suits the heavy duty on-the-go make-up connoisseur. Finding it hard to pack light? Why try to cram everything in when you can bring it all in one highly fashionable travel case of it's own.

The Four Faces of Fabulous

Alright Ladies ( and Gents if you're just curious), I have given you the latest hairstyle, now it is time for the four faces of fabulous! In my opinion, there are four main looks that can be achieved and displayed fabulously. And they are as follows:





1) Subtle Eye, Dark Lips
What better example than the fashionista Rhianna. As we all have just spotted her on BET's red carpet Tuesday night, what stood out most about her makeup was her dark vixen-like matte lipstick, complimented by a burgundy lip line. As for her eyes, she rocked little to no color. With a simple black liner lining her lid and a few simple strokes of mascara, Rhianna looks fierce. Now it's your turn, give it a try.









For the eyes:

Mascara - M.A.C Mascara X

Liner - M.A.C Eye Pencil in Ebony

** As with Rhianna's look here, her eyes give off a shimmer/sheer look as if a creme based eye shadow is used. By all means, MAC has some of the best around. If you're on a budget here's my secret: Vaseline! Dab your finger in and take out just a little and smudge it across your lid. It definitely does the trick and gives off that glossy look.

For the lips:

Lipstick - MAC Lipstick in Dark Side or Odyssey



2) Subtle Eye, Soft Lip

Looks like Rhianna is Two for Two. With this pic, you can clearly see how much this star has grown and matured into a young woman. Going for a more subtle day time look? This is definitely the look you should be aiming for. For the eyes, a sleek black eyeliner and mascara will get you one step closer. As for the lips, a light sheer gloss will create a nude/skin tone lip color.










For the eyes:

Liner - MAC Eye Kohl in Smolder

Mascara - MAC Pro Lash in Coal Black

Shadow - MAC Cream Colour Base in Shell

For the lips:

Gloss - Tinted Lip Glass in Viva Glam V (it looks a little dark online, but trust me its a soft neutral pink gloss)

Cheeks:

Blush - MAC Powder Blush in Raizin


3) Dark Eye, Soft Lip








Who can rock this look flawlessly better than Kim Kardashian?? As with most pics, here her eyes are skillfully defined with black liner and has an edge to them. With heavy black liner on both lids and lengthening/thickening Mascara, her eyes truly make a statement and pop out at you fiercely.



P.S This is my Favorite!!







For the eyes:

Liner - Both MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack and MAC Eye Kohl in Smolder

Mascara - MAC Plush Lash in Plushblack

Shadow - MAC Eyeshadow in Knight Divine

For the lips:

Gloss - L'Oreal Colour Juice in Bubble Gum


4) Vibrant Eye, Bright Lip



With the release of her video "Tambourine", Eve definitely nailed the color spectrum. With vibrant colors in shadow and gloss, a trend was re-birthed. This look absolutely suits the nightlife girl, the adventurous girl and the glamour girl. If your outfit fails to be on point, this fresh summer look is guaranteed to have heads turning as you strut by.




For the eyes:

Liner - Both MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack for the top lid and MAC Eye Kohl in Smolder for the bottom lid.

Mascara - MAC Zoom Lash in Zoom Black

Shadow - MAC Eyeshadow in Electric Eel

For the lips:

Gloss - MAC Slimshine Lipstick in Tropical Glow

Cheeks:

Blush - MAC Powder Blush in Raizin



**Give it a trial run Ladies. Tell me if the looks suit you. With makeup, it's always fun to try out new colors and products before sticking with your favorites. As for me, you can clearly see through my recommendations that I'm a MAC customer. MAC has yet to fail me with it's products. With the right tools and the right colors, you can achieve any look. So pick up the products and tell me if the looks are a go or a no-go for you.

Start the summer off with the right Foundation!

Its summer time Ladies! After a long winter of dry and irritated skin, it is time to get back on the scene with last summer’s moisture and glow. With the right blend of foundation and bronzer your skin is guaranteed to feel pampered and refreshed all over again with a more radiant glow. To do the trick: I recommend M.A.C Cosmetics Select Moistureblend SPF 15. The compact, equipped with a complimentary sponge for application, is both creamy and extremely lightweight allowing you to go about your day looking and feeling flawless. To suppress the dull and dry skin winter nightmare, it strengthens your skin with a moisturized and conditioned finish to help build back that healthy silky feel. With 17 different colors and textures you’re guaranteed to find the perfect match in skin tone and skin type. To compliment your new smooth skin, their bronzing powder in Redefined Golden gives off a natural sheer highlight, accenting and enhancing your skin tone. If you like to avoid products that cause your skin to feel heavy and piled with layers of coverage and make-up, I definitely recommend both products. With such a luminous glow, you’ll have your friends questioning who the new man is. Tell them M.A.C. did the trick!

To raise your self-esteem, it starts with lips that shine!

Before leaving the house, I have to triple check that I have multiple lip glosses in my purse for back up. As the girly girl that I am, having the right lip gloss is a must and it takes tons of testers in the cosmetics department before finding the right one. After testing out L’Oreal Paris Colour Juice in the butterscotch drop 850 hue, Lancome Paris Juicy Tubes Smoothies, and tons more in local drug stores I figured that in order to find the right gloss I would have to pay the price. So versus looking for a bargain, I began looking for the right buy. As I ventured out to familiarize myself with the area surrounding my new summer home in Brooklyn Heights, I stumbled across Montague St. It kind of resembles Newbury Street back home (Boston) but with less high-end stores (I’m sure those are all located on 5th avenue). To my relief, they had a M.A.C store. As a major beauty buff and frequent cosmetics buyer, M.A.C is my ultimate favorite. Check out their site. The latest in trends, colors, and seasons are always refreshing and the artists are always up for Q&A. Upon exiting the M.A.C store, my goal was reached. I not only found the right gloss but for a reasonable price as well. The hue is Viva Glam V by M.A.C. It’s an everyday neutural flirty summer color with a slight shimmer (which looks great in the sun I might add). To top it off, it lasts hours and its only $14.50! If you’re not on a budget, I would also recommend their Tinted Lip Glass in Spite. I definitely will not need a back up for this buy!