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3rd look for NARS Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself Makeup Challenge!

Phyllis — Sun, 29 May 2011 05:27:18 +0000

Just submitted a third look for the NARS Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself Makeup Challenge. I chose this look because it reminded me of the 80s purple eye with red lips spotted at Giorgio Armani A/W 2009. So check it out and vote for me if you like what you see!

New York Fashion Week Backstage Beauty: Oscar de la Renta Fall 2010

Phyllis — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:46:22 +0000

Looks like the 80s makeup craze is not quite over for designer Oscar de la Renta. At the A/W 2010 show, Revlon Global Artistic Director Gucci Westman created a really done, “80s cosmetics ad” look with browns and golds smoked out on the eye, a shiny lip with translucent skin.

Face
* ColorStay Pressed Powder
* Age Defying Spa Face Illuminator in Pink Light

Eyes
* Luxurious Color Perle Eye Shadow in Black Galaxy
* ColorStay 24Hour Eye Shadow Quad in Coffee Bean
* ColorStay Liquid Eyeliner in Blackest Black
* 3D Extreme Mascara in Blackest Black.

Lips
* Super Lustrous Lipstick in Chocolicious topped with Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Shine City

Credits: Coutorture.com and WWD.

Yay or Nay: Leighton Meester 80s Inspired Purple Eyeshadow and Red Lips

Phyllis — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:43:10 +0000

Spotted! Leighton Meester with some Giorgio Armani A/W 2009 inspired purple eyeshadow and vampy red lips at the American Eagles Outfitters grand opening celebration. Do we like the more madeup Miss Waldorf or prefer her au naturel? Spill your thoughts!

Makeup Tutorial: How To Create The 80s Inspired Strong Cat Eye

Phyllis — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:39:55 +0000

With the 80s bigger than ever this fall, the iconic cat eye has been spotted everywhere! First, there was François Nars’ work at the Marc Jacobs A/W 2009 fashion show and my very own interpretation of it.

Then comes Leighton Meester in the “Somebody To Love” music video and Beyonce in her latest “Video Phone” music video with Lady Gaga.

What You Will Need

* Eyeliner pencil/Cream-based eyeshadow
* Powder eyeshadow
* Mascara

Step 1. Color in your entire eyelid up to the crease with a black eyeliner pencil or cream eyeshadow. I used MAC Greasepaint Stick in Black here.

Step 2. Pulling the eyelid taunt, draw a line from the outer corner and flick it upwards. Beginners can place a piece of paper by the outer corner of the eye as a guide.

Step 3. Join the line with your eyelid, forming a triangle. Fill in the triangle completely.

Step 3. Pat a black powder eyeshadow for maximum pigmentation and staying power. I used Yaby Cosmetics Pearl Paint Eyeshadow in Hematite here.

Step 4. Line the lower eyelid with the black pencil. Make sure it joins with the line on top.

Step 5. Top with black powder eyeshadow.

Step 6. Clean up the undereye area with a brush dipped in concealer and finish with several coats of mascara on both top and bottom.

Tips On Wearing This Look

* Since the eyes are the focus, remember to keep the eyebrows clean and arched. Pluck all stray hairs and fill in sparse areas with a pencil/brow powder.

* Unless you are going with a full-on 80s look, keep the rest of your face bare with just a bit of nude blush and lipstick.

Fall 2009 Makeup Trend Alert: Color Mascara

Phyllis — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:54:40 +0000

Ladies, it is official – color mascaras are back! Not only are they great for adding a pop of color to your face without breaking the bank, all it takes is a minute for you to put some on. Plus you can wear alone for a more dramatic look or layer over a coat of black mascara for a subtle tint.

It has been a while since I wore color mascaras but my first mascara was a mauve color from The Body Shop. And now that the 80s are back in full swing, you have no excuse not to put some color on those lashes.

Celebrity Icons

Maria Menounos and Rihanna rocking blue mascara

How To Choose A Color Mascara

* Cobalt/Electric Blue – one of the must-have colors for this fall. Works best on dark eyes and blue eyes.
* Navy – makes the whites of your eyes appear whiter.
* Brown – gives the most natural effect. Suitable for any hair color and eye color.
* Burgundy/Plum – makes green/hazel eyes pop. Yves Saint Laurent makes one that Madonna and all the pros swear by.
* Teal/Turquoise – great for dark eyes.

Product Recs
* NYX Cosmetics Infinity Mascara comes in 16 different colors, ranging from your normal shades of black and brown to colors like baby pink and bronze and the best part? They are only $5 each!

* Estee Lauder’s latest Sumptuous Color Bold Volume Lifting Mascara comes in 5 vividly rich, jewel-tone shades of Amber, Garnet, Sapphire, Amethyst and Emerald, that will work on any eye color.

Stay tuned for pics of me wearing different color mascaras!