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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

An Australian Shoot with a Puurrfect Kitty

Here are some outtakes from the photo shoot I did with the adorable kitty cat in Australia. I can’t wait to share the whole spread with you when it comes out! How adorable is this little kitten!?

source: http://kimkardashian.celebuzz.com/2010/05/19/cat-australia-photo-shoot/

Your go-to makeup look

Dedivanovic shares this how-to that's totally professional -- and easy to do: Step 1: Apply a light to medium coverage foundation, then use a liquid concealer under your eyes. Step 2: For a natural-looking glow, apply a sheer cream blush to the apples of your cheeks using your fingers. If you're trying to look younger, apply a highlighter (like Eye M Glam Highlighter, $35) on the inner corners of your eyes and across your cheekbones. Step 3: Define your eyes by curling lashes and applying one to two coats of mascara. Step 4: Add a pop of color to your lips by using a lipstain (try Benefit Benetint, $28) and applying a lip balm or sheer lipstick over it. Skip dark or bright colors and lipgloss -- all of them say "sexy," not "professional." Step 5: Finish with a bit of translucent loose powder to set your look.

source: http://www.beautyriot.com/makeup-beauty/perfect-job-interview-look-g6611-page11

Makeup Mondays With Mario: Beautiful and Bronzed

The first thing you should do is stop tanning! There is nothing that will heal or correct the negative effects that tanning has on your skin. You may not see the damage today, but it will appear later in life. I am, however, a fan of self tanners and use them myself. Try L'oreal Paris Sublime Bronze ProPerfect Salon Airbrush Self-Tanning Mist. It's very easy to use yourself, comes out evenly and does not smell bad. If you prefer a creme or lotion, try the St.Tropez tanning line which has unique products to help you look tan and healthy. Whichever products you choose to use, you should always exfolliate you skin prior to application, avoid too much product on the elbows, feet, knees and any area that tends to get blotchy. Also keep your toenails and fingernails covered in Vaseline when appyling self tanner, as they will stain the nails an unnatractive yellow shade of yellow. Moisturize with a non-oily moisturizer to preserve the color longer. It's alot of work keeping your face and body beautiful and bronzed but it's worth it. Thanks for visiting Makeup Mondays with Mario!xo,Mario

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Stripe Yourself in Bright Colors for Spring

TREND: Multicolor stripes
WHO'S WEARING IT: Paris Hilton, Miley Cyrus (Isabel Marant), Jennifer Lopez
HOW TO WEAR IT: Black and white stripes are a sophisticated classic. But for a more playful look, go bright! In France, Paris and J.Lo have been embracing the sunshine in colorful dresses. Pair one with a cardigan for the office, and then with espadrilles for weekend fun. Or, look for stripes with a metallic sheen like Miley's to take the trend into night.

source: http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/b5298_stripe_yourself_in_bright_colors_spring.html

Drape-Dead-Gorgeous Skirts

TREND: Draped skirts
WHO'S WEARING IT: Gwyneth Paltrow (Burberry), Jessica Stroup (Jenni Kayne), Kristen Stewart (Burberry)
HOW TO WEAR IT: With so much fabric on the bottom, you want to keep things streamlined up top—go with a blouse or tank that is fitted to your body. While we get Gwynnie was trying to add edge with booties, a peep-toe or pump is more flattering. You can use jewelry or a cool purse to spice things up.

sourcE: http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/b5289_drape_dead_gorgeous_skirts.html

Dress Down a Dress With a Denim Jacket

TREND: Denim jackets over dresses
WHO'S WEARING IT: Rihanna (Blessed & Cursed), Rachel Bilson, Jessica Alba (Domino Denim)
HOW TO WEAR IT: Instead of dressing up jeans with a fancy top, take Rachel's lead at last night's 3.1 Phillip Lim party and make a dress more casual with a denim jacket. As much as we love Ri-Ri's studs and Jessica's moto version, a classic style is more likely to last you over the years.

source: http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/b5269_dress_down_dress_with_denim_jacket.html

Look Cozy Chic in a Sweater Top!

TREND: Sweater tops

WHO'S WEARING IT: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Aniston

HOW TO WEAR IT: These sweater tops are the epitome of comfort chic. The trend is best worn loose and slouchy for the ultimate laid-back look, but you can dress it up or down to fit your mood. Run with the casual feel like Kim and wear it off the shoulder with your favorite destroyed denim. Or dress it up like Sarah by contrasting your oversize sweater with a sparkly miniskirt and heels. Whatever you do, avoid copying Jennifer's look—the white sweater is a complete yawn, and feels like something you could find on any Gap sale rack!

source: http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/b5256_look_cozy_chic_in_sweater_top.html

t Trend: Straw Satchels!

TREND: Straw satchels

WHO'S WEARING IT: Rachel Bilson (Chanel), Melanie Griffith, Sarah Jessica Parker (Dolce & Gabbana)

HOW TO WEAR IT: These aren't the tacky, bright-hued bags that should only be schlepped to the beach. The natural woven carryalls are chic enough to tote all over town! We prefer straw purses with elegant black accents, like Rachel's and SJP's. While the textured totes obviously complement casual outfits, don't slum it by pairing them with a frumpy sweater, like Melanie did. Instead, incorporate some denim into your look. The arm candy would also go great with a sundress.

Date-Night Chic: Off-the-Shoulder Necklines

TREND: Off the shoulder

WHO'S WEARING IT: Kate Hudson (Stella McCartney), Camilla Belle (Jason Wu), Taylor Swift (Ralph Lauren)

HOW TO WEAR IT: An off-the-shoulder neckline is a great date option. It's subtly sexy and shows off some of your most sensual features: the neck, collarbone and, of course, shoulders. Dab your fave perfume at the back of your neck to draw even more attention to the skin. Just don't show a lot of leg like Kate did at the Costume Institute Gala. The whole point is to leave something to the imagination!

source: http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/b5244_date_night_chic_off_the_shoulder.html

Brighten Your Bling: Celebs Go for Color at the Met Gala

TREND: Colorful bling

WHO'S WEARING IT: Kristen Bell (H. Stern) and Nicole Richie (Harry Winston)

HOW TO WEAR IT: Diamonds are a girl's best friend, but sometimes it's fun to taste the rainbow. At the Costume Institute Gala, Nicole added sapphires to her silver sequins, while Kristen went for multicolor chain links. Try a crystal version of the trend to brighten up any neutral outfit.

source: http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/b5243_brighten_your_bling_celebs_go_color_met.html

Go Short in Long Sleeves!

TREND: Long sleeves for spring

WHO'S WEARING IT: Diane Kruger (Calvin Klein), Chloë Sevigny (Proenza Schouler), Zoe Saldana (Calvin Klein)

HOW TO WEAR IT: It may be spring, but at the Costume Institute Gala celebs were all about covering up their arms (or arm, in Zoe's case). Since most of us don't have the figure of a model-turned-actress, we've taken inspiration from Chloë's lead and found a short long-sleeve steal 'n' splurge. The A-line cut of these dresses makes them wearable for most body types—and since they're short, a bold print is easy to pull off.

source: http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/b5240_go_short_in_long_sleeves.html

Giuliana Depandi in E! News Live

Make-up by Marylin Lee

Skin Care
Marylin and Giuliana love DDF skincare products. Marylin cleanses Giuliana’s skin with the Foaming Blemish Cleanser and Sensitive Skin Cleansing Gel. She moisturizes with Radiance TRF Cream and applies Bio Molecular Firming Eye Serum to the delicate under-eye area.

Foundation
She airbrushes Aircraft No. 400 with drops of No. 500 mixed in according to how tan she is.

Concealer
Dior Long-Wearing Moisturizing Concealer in No. 430. Marylin brings the concealer to right above the cheek bones to create a highlight under Giuliana’s eyes.

Powder
Laura Mercier loose powder in a mix of Beige and Translucent

Blush
Some favorites are Stila Cheek Color in Cream, MAC Satin Blush in Fleur Power and NARS Blush in Orgasm and Deep Throat.

Eye Shadow
NARS Lola Lola on the lid and under lower lash line, MAC Spice in the crease. MAC Carbon, MAC Embark to darken the corners and create an almond eye. She uses Stila Oasis to highlight the brow bone and the inner corners of the eyes.

Eye Liner
Ben Nye Ultamatte in Black for liner. The liner is then blended up and out in the corners.

Brows
Defined with MAC Automatic Brow Pencil in Lingering.

Lips
Marylin lines and fills Giuliana’s lips with MAC Lip Pencil in Spice or Dervish (their new fave!) Then she tops it off with glosses like Laura Mercier in Amber Rose Glacé or Stila Lip Glaze in Passion Fruit or Tangerine.

Highlights / Countour
Aircraft No. 400 with drops of No. 500

source: http://makeup411.com/breakdowns/id/110/

Tyra Banks in Ocean Drive magazine

Photo: Sarah Silver

Make-up by Valenté Frazier
This is one of Tyra's more signature looks and I've been doing it on her for years," said make-up artist Valenté Frazier, who did this particular look on Tyra Banks for an Ocean Drive magazine shoot. "Tyra naturally has a slight bulbous eye, which is why a smoky look works so well on her—it gives the appearance of a more deep-set eye. Very little foundation is used, because Tyra takes good care of her skin. I always say less is more when dealing with the skin.
"I love for the make-up to have sex appeal. Make-up should be approachable with depth, dimension and radiance!"

This breakdown was featured in Issue 83 of Make-Up Artist magazine.

Skin Care
Aveda Botanical Kinetics Hydrating Lotion and Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado

Foundation
Joe Blasco Ultrabase in Golden Olive 3 to spot-treat any blemishes

Concealer
Joe Blasco Ultrabase in Golden Olive 2 to brighten underneath the eyes

Powder
Iman Cosmetics Luxury Pressed Powder in Clay Medium all over with a large powder brush. (These powders have a medium coverage, so it acts a little like foundation.)

Bronzer
Iman Cosmetics Sheer Finish Bronzing Powder in Afterglow (applied over the cheeks and temples)

Blush
Cargo Blu_ray Blush/Highlighter in Pink (applied to apples of the cheeks)

Eye Shadow
Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow in Rich Brown on the eyelid and under the eye (encircling the eye completely), Nars Cosmetics Single Eyeshadow in Night Star (on the brow bone and inner corner of the eye)

Eye Liner
M.A.C. Eye Kohl in Smolder (smudge with a detailing brush)

Brows
Max Factor No Color Mascara in Clear, CoverGirl Brow & Eyemakers Pencil in Honey Brown

Mascara
L'Oréal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black

Lips
Smashbox Photo Finish Lipstick in Charming ("This is a great sheer moisturizing lipstick—it gives a hint of color but isn't overstated," said Frazier.)

Highlights / Countour
Giorgio Armani Sheer Bronzer in Brown Sand for contouring the cheeks and M.A.C.

Mineralize Skinfinish in Gold Deposit to add a beautiful glow to the skin (all over)

source: http://makeup411.com/breakdowns/id/447/

Best Of The Best - Concealer

#1 Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat
A creamy concealer in a wand that highlights and brightens the complexion. Most make-up artists apply this magic wand under the eyes, along sides of the nose, and around the mouth.
Manufacturer: Yves Saint Laurent Price: $40.00

#2 Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage
Manufacturer: Laura Mercier Price: $28.00

#3 Clé de Peau Beauté Concealer
Manufacturer: Shiseido

#4 AmazingCosmetics Amazing Concealer
Manufacturer: Amazing Cosmetics®, Inc. Price: $42.00

#5 Prescriptives Camouflage Cream

#6 Laura Mercier Secret Concealer
Manufacturer: Laura Mercier Price: $22.00

#7 Lancôme Maquicomplet
Manufacturer: Lancôme Price: $28.50

#8 LORAC Coverup

#9 Kryolan DC Camouflage Cream Palette
From the manufacturer:

Covers and corrects skin discolorations. Dermacolor Camouflage Cream Palettes are available in various sizes to cover personal needs. Those palettes can be individually refilled with the appropiate DC Refills.
Manufacturer: Kryolan

#10 Dermablend Cover Crème

source: http://makeup411.com/bestofthebest/id/3/

Best Of The Best - Foundation

#1 RCMA Color Process Foundation
Pros like this highly pigmented foundation for it's great coverage. Color range for all skin tones - especially the "Shinto" series.
Manufacturer: RCMA Price: $18.00

#2 Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
From the manufacturer:

As seen in the press, capture the glow of perfect skin with this award-winning foundation. Luminous Silk foundation is an oil-free fluid with exclusive Micro-fil technology. So weightless, it redefines foundation. Its hydrating fluid glides on seamlessly with a silky texture and all-day, buildable coverage. For all skin types.

weightless and luminous oil-free fluid
natural finish
all-day sheer to moderate coverage

Manufacturer: Giorgio Armani Cosmetics Price: $59.00

#3 Visiora MV
Beautiful cream foundation in a compact, it can be used on its own or with the pressed powder for more coverage, deeper color, and more even tone. The texture of this product is sheer but offers more coverage than liquid makeup. Visiora is made in France and formulated to give natural, sheer flawless coverage.

#4 Laura Mercier Foundation

Manufacturer: Laura Mercier

#5 Make Up For Ever Face & Body Liquid Make Up
From the manufacturer:

The gel texture of Face & Body Liquid Make Up is light, fresh and meltingly smooth. It evens out the complexion and leaves a slight sheen of powder on the skin, for a very natural effect. Its long-lasting, water-resistant formula means it can also be used as body make-up. Recommended for all skin types, its light texture makes it especially suitable for mature and problem skin.

Manufacturer: Make Up For Ever