Feb 24

Pack A Punch With Bright Lips Inspired By Vena Cava F/W 2010

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imageMaybe it’s the fashion industry’s fault, but I find that living in the moment is kind of overrated and I’m always impatiently awaiting the next season. In other words, I’ve already got spring on the brain and can’t wait for blue skies, beach days, and sunny warm-weather colors to officially be deemed appropriate. That’s why when I caught a glimpse of the makeup featured on the runway for the Vena Cava F/W 2010 collection at New York Fashion Week, I was hit with spring fever all over again. The bold tangerine-red lips give us just a glimpse of the oncoming beauty trend for the season ahead — bright, punchy pouts in high-wattage sherbet-inspired colors (think orange, magenta, and purple) with a big added dose of shine. For maximum intensity, go either matte with an intense creamy formula (as opposed a sheer wash of color), or ultra-glossy for high-impact shine that will really help the color pop. View the slideshow for some products that’ll help you master this trend! Photo Credit: Imaxtree/Elle.com

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Feb 22

NYFW F/W 2010 Backstage Beauty: Tibi

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imageThe fall 2010 Tibi beauty look was all about being pretty, but in the innocent and unaware sort of way. The youthful and fun clothes were matched with the doll-like features hair and makeup achieved backstage. Makeup artist Wendy Rowe from Bobbi Brown created a fresh and glowing face with a 60s inspired cat eyes, pink cheeks, and a natural lip color. Light neutral taupe eyeshadows were applied along with a very thin application of eyeliner at the base of the lashes with a winged out cat eye. False eyelashes were applied at the outer corners of the lashes to make eyes look even wider. The secret weapon to the dewy glow is with the Opal Face Highlighter which won’t be out until the fall, but you can use their Tinted Eye Brightener for a similar effect. Hair stylists Kevin Ryan and Frank Rizzieri of Rsession Tools gave all the models tight ringlet curls and then separated them for a morning-after look. Set with a bit of hairspray, the hair moved and bounced down the runway. As for nails, Pattie Yankee of Dashing Diva mixed West Village (seen over at Halston) and Astor Place, a slate grey to create a unique shade of mushroom taupe.
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Feb 21

NYFW F/W 2010 Backstage Beauty: Halston

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imageLegendary design house Halston just had its much applauded fall 2010 presentation and it looks like Marios Schwab is off to a wonderful start, preserving Halston’s classic heritage while incorporating contemporary updates. Of course, the hair, makeup, and nails have to match the story of the Halston woman. Makeup was done by Lisa Butler for M.A.C. where she went for a largely colorless look. She explained that using a darker color on the brow bone and also on the hollows of the cheeks creates a more chiseled, almost severe look. She added Strobe Liquid to the highest planes of the cheekbones to make them even more prominent. Lastly, a coating of green lip gloss was used to neutralize the redness of the lips. For hair, Eugene Souleiman for Wella went for a super sleek and glossy look. The hair was first blown out and finished with a hairspray to keep the hair down. Models with shorter hair got long extensions that went down to their hips. Lastly, Pattie Yankee of Dashing Diva applied a milky coffee colored nail polish called West Village to models’ nails and toes.
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Feb 19

MAC Cosmetics & Rodarte Get Together For Fall!

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imageI’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t adore MAC — either the whole brand, or specific products that simply can’t be copied. If you are the type who hoards new beauty stuff in every color around, perhaps you should mark the MAC + Rodarte collaboration on your calendar. Their plan? They will be creating a limited-edition line with inspiration pulled straight from Rodarte’s runway looks — the Fall 2010 collection, to be exact. We are definitely in for a treat! According to WWD, we’re going to see a lot of pale and nude-lipped combinations, and plenty of smoky eye builders. Who can resist a smoky eye?!

MAC has a history with Rodarte, having teamed up backstage since 2006. It looks like they are building some brand new looks for us to enjoy, and that’s something we want to get into right away. As for the limited edition appeal? Well, that’s just another reason while we’ll be filling up our virtual shopping carts come September. For more info on the upcoming collab, visit our friends over at Limelife!

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Feb 18

Urban Decay Ammo Shadowbox: Beautiful Inside & Out

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imageI love the Ammo Shadowbox from Urban Decay. It has the perfect mix of neutral and fun colors. They all contain a bit of sparkle but not so much that it’s over the top. The 10 best-selling shadows are arranged as five coordinating duos, running the gamut from subtle to flirty and fun. The palette case is so pretty you won’t want to keep it hidden in your makeup bag. Its cover design is foiled and flocked with velvet for a rich texture. Inside is a mirror and sponge-tipped applicator. The case closure is magnetic to ensure it stays closed in your handbag. Just like you, this palette is beautiful inside and out!

Click over to The Find for more fun fashion and beauty picks!

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Feb 16

The Budget Babe: L.A.M.B. FALL 2010 HAIR LOOKS BY DANILO

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imageBackstage at L.A.M.B./Fall 2010, part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, I caught up with master hair stylist Danilo, who talked about the inspiration for the retro-glam hair looks in the show. The key products used to achieve the smooth, waved curls include Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream, Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray and Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray. Faux bangs finished the looks. Love how you can see designer Gwen Stefani’s very clear perspective expressed in the hair and makeup. And Danilo was too cool, he was very gracious, easy-going and more than happy to share his secrets with all of us! For more details, check out my coverage at StyleItOnline.com.

Brought to you by our friends at The Budget Babe.

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Feb 14

Purple Lab to Partner With HSN To Launch Exclusive Double Duty Beauty Products

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imageIf you haven’t heard of Purple Lab then you’re in for a real treat because this beauty and lifestyle brand, created by former journalist Karen Robinvoitz, is nothing short of life-changing. The brand has garnered tons of attention thanks to its Huge Lips Skinny Hips lip glosses, which do just that by suppressing your appetite and plumping your lips. In recent months, they have gone beyond the lips and have developed a whole line of must-have double-duty beauty products which will be launching exclusively on HSN during four on-hour prime-time specials from February 18-20.

The Purple Lab exclusive HSN Products include:
–Huge Lips Skinny Hips ($22), their famous plumping gloss enriched with hoodia
-Lashionista Modelista ($26.50), a protein-packed mascara/felt ti liquid liner duo with lash conditioner
-Silk Sheets ($28.50), a luxe foundation
-Luvah ($22.50), a compact with lip stain and gloss
-Luxury Squared ($24.50), highlighter and concealer
-Cheek Implants ($24), cream blush complete with collagen

For more information on the brand, the products, and the HSN partnership, visit purplelabnyc.com.

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Feb 05

Get V-Day Ready With Victoria’s Secret! Plus, A Sneak Peek Of New Spring 2010 VS Beauty Collections!

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imageAfter a fun and fruitful (read: free swag!) morning at the Victoria’s Secret Beauty press event here in San Francisco, I can confidently say it’s totally fine if you’re saving Valentine’s Day preparations until the last minute, because Victoria’s Secret has everything you’ll need for a rockin’ V-Day- literally. Their Love Rocks beauty and fragrance line is already available in stores and features more than just your average beauty products. For the adventurous ones, there are edible massage oils and kissable body lotions. A little more on the sweet and flirty side? Victoria’s Secret’s pretty and popular Pink line have introduced an array of light, new scents to suit any personality. Plus, new VS makeup and VS Pro feature cosmetics that are more matte and practical for everyday, but still every bit as glamorous! And more good news! Dream Angels Heavenly, arguably the most popular scent out there, is presenting a new limited edition Heavenly Flowers scent, a deeper and more sensual floral take on the classic. All these decadent beauty products and more will soon be available at your local Victoria’s Secret, but we got the sneak peek right here for you first, so click on the slideshow and do a little pre-shopping planning!

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Jan 26

10 Cute Cases To Carry Your Cosmetics!

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imageLotion, line, tweeze, brush, apply, bronze, shade: the process of readying ourselves for the everyday world can be quite the long list. And the list of beauty products we use can seem never-ending. Those you prize most, however, need somewhere to belong, and travel cosmetic cases can be found in styles as cute as your favorite primping tools. The simple and sleek black one you’ve had forever gets the job done, but it’s nice to have one that’s not so lame to show off at the community sinks of your office, airport, and coffee shop. As both something that’s a necessity (to organize) and a luxury (to ogle) these trinket trappers are a great gift idea as well. Some tips in choosing a tote for some of your most precious tools: pockets are preferable for making like items easier to find, canvas soaks up stains, and too large a makeup carrier almost defeats the purpose of having one. See the slideshow for my picks!

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Jan 26

Hot In The Hive: Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto Bloom

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imageSalvatore Ferragamo. Seven syllables that invoke classic luxury and elegance, but that also mean that I may as well just keep my wallet closed because it’s just not practical for me to shell out my life savings for one of their amazing handbags. One day, I’d like to be able to purchase Ferragamo on a whim, but for now, I’m just happy that they make luscious smelling fragrances that still allow me to be covered in head-to-toe Ferragamo for an affordable price. The newest eau de toilette from Ferragamo is Incanto Bloom, a deeper and more mature scent than the other Incanto variations we’ve seen so far. The scent is a seductive and rich blend of tea roses, musk and cashmere wood fused with the refreshingly flirty notes of freesia, grapefruit flowers and exotic champaca blossoms. It also comes in a chic, modern bottle topped of with a fashionable black and white bow cap that will make you covet the bottle even after all the perfume has been used. Plus, it’s just in time for Valentine’s Day and comes with it’s own bow, all wrapped and ready for spritzing. Add it to your wishlist now and start dropping those hints!

Price: $82.00
Who Found It: idabone was first to add the Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto Bloom Eau De Toilette to the Hive.

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