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Archive | February, 2009 Monthly archive

Makeup Tutorial: How To Apply False Eyelashes On The Bottom


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Finally, the much anticipated tutorial on how to apply fake lashes on the bottom!


Full set of strip lashes


Half lashes


What You Will Need

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Backstage Makeup Breakdown: Giorgio Armani Fall 2009 at Milan Fashion Week


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Celeb makeup artist Beau Nelson was right – the ’80s are back! For his A/W 2009 collection, Giorgio Armani created a beautiful collection of 80s-inspired chunky knit cardigans, fitted jackets, tight leggings, pencil skirts, cocktail dresses and more in greys and blacks. And to go with the retro theme, models strutted around in a super tight updo with a bun on one side, strong, purple smoky eyes and fire-engine red lips. Hot!


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Exclusive Interview with Celebrity Makeup Artist Beau Nelson


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This week, I got to interview one of my *favorite* celeb makeup artists, Beau Nelson.

Not only is the Canadian-born a total hottie, he has painted the faces of many celebrities including Lindsay Lohan, Iman, Mary J. Blige, Blake Lively just to name a few. Beau’s work has appeared in WWD, Flare, Greek Elle, Nuvo, Canadian Elle, Oprah magazine and lots more and his very own line of cosmetics, Beauté Cosmetics, is also a big hit among the a-list!
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Kohl Liner Reviews


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As promised, here are a list of kohl liners that I have tried! New to kohl liners? Read the 411!

Be Never Too Busy To Be Beautiful Kohl (£11.75 ) comes in a super cute Berber carved wooden pot that is decorated in green and red just like the traditional kohl bottles from Tunisia. There are a total of 3 colors available – blue, black and white. The product is a smooth, soft paste made from natural oils and butters and it has a texture similar to a liquid eyeliner. It goes on semi-wet and dries off fast, leaving a pigmented line behind. I definitely like the effect it creates but sadly, this has the tendency to smudge.

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