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Well I know I maybe should have posted about this particular phenomenon a bit sooner, but truth be told I didn’t think this trend would last for too long. I just came back from Las Vegas this weekend and I would like to report that not only is the “Authentic Ray Ban” trend still in full force but that it is trickling down to fashion as well.

If I had a nickel for every guy I saw sporting a fedora and a pair of black Ray-Bans well I would probably have a buck fifty right now! Truth is I don’t mind the look, it’s kinda suave and a throw back to the “Sinatra Rat Pack” generation. It’s swanky.

I also attended the Kanye West Concert on Friday, now the one look I am not fully convinced about is the multi-colored Ray-Bans that the young hipsters seem to be supporting:

While promoting her new film Interview in NYC, Sienna Miller sports two major trends for summer, red frames and Ray-Ban Wayfarers! (Source: People.com)

Drew Barrymore sporting the white Ray-Ban Sunglasses …

Nicole “Miss Trendy” Richie flossin’ the classic black Ray-Ban Wayfarers …

There was literally swarms of kiddies sporting white Ray-Bans at the Kanye concert, but I think it was also due to those white sunglasses with blinds for lenses that he sports that added to the trend. I personally have nothing against the colored versions, they just look really stupid on my pudgy asian face.

More power to you if you can rock them. Myself I am more of a fan of the Classic Ray-Ban Aviators sported here:

(Source: People.com)

What do you guys think? Welcome back vintage Ray-Bans? or Horrible blast from the Past?

I really love the new Miu Miu ads featuring Kirsten Dunst. One of the most interesting thing about them is her matte red lipstick.  Very Winona Ryder circa the nineties:

Oh, those were sweet, sweet days. And just look at that Johnny Depp!

I wonder if Dunst has the power to usher in the pale face/blood red look back into fashion.  I mean, she’s cute and all, but she’s no Winona.  Either way, I just hope that in the ten years since the non-glossy look has been in vogue, the makeup gods have figured out a way to keep matte lipstick from sucking every ounce of moisture from your lips.

Quick tip: If you’re gonna go matte, gently exfoliate your lips first to avoid unsightly peeling. Trust me.

I found out about the Sun Tattoo on Yanko Designs, and I think it might become a craze. I’m not saying it should catch on, but I don’t always get what I want, especially when it comes to beauty trends. Nonetheless, designer Yu-Chiao Wang has created a stencil robe that leaves deliberate–albeit artistic–tan lines. The result is not to my particular tastes, but I could see how people who are into the henna thang might go the way of the sun tattoo.

Now I’m not a proponent of tanning, especially in a tanning booth where the UVA rays are two the three times more powerful than what naturally occurs with the sun (source) , but the designer says “it’s better to use with sunless tanning cream.” So, if you must, then go ahead.

Find out more about Yu-Chiao Wang and see her other designs here.

If last week’s Emmy looks and the first few Milan shows are an indication of things to come, then ladies, we are entering a natural period in beauty.

At Burberry Prorsum, the hair and makeup was minimal in a Summer of Love kind of way, although a little crimping was jazzed up long, flowing, center-parted hair. Grey and lavender eyeshadow added just a touch of color, while lips were matte and pale.

Allesandro Dell’Acqua sent them out with a little powder, a swipe of mascara and pink lipstick. Of course, there was surely a lot more to it than that, but that was the effect they were going for. The tightly pulled back hair is very prima ballerina.

Even Giorgio Armani went light, although hardly barefaced.  Pearl eyeshadow was used to accentuate eyes along with grey and purple shadow. Lips were lightly colored with what looks like stain, while skin was dewy and freckles were allowed to breathe.

Well, of course they say blonds have more fun, but the real question we should be pondering is: do short-haired blonds have more or less fun than their long-haired counterparts?

When I first started wearing makeup, my routine consisted of foundation, loose powder and red lipstick–it was the 90s and I was thirteen, what do you want from me? But as the years went by, I brought in new things (eyeliner anyone?) and just let go of others. For instance, at one point, I nixed the lipstick, choosing instead to play up my eyes, and once the dewy look elicited my affections, liquid bronzer took the place of translucent powder.

But that’s all over now. I mean, I still wear the bronzer, but I’ve reincorporated the translucent loose powder and my makeup is all the better for it. And still pretty dewy.  Considering the way it keeps makeup in place all day (no, seriously!), absorbs oil, and minimizes the appearance of pores, I can’t believe I went without wearing it all these years. I guess I thought that it would give me too much matte texture, but if you apply it with a large powder brush, you can really control it.

My technique is to give my face a light dusting after the bronzer but before blush and eyeliner in order to increase the staying power and true color of both. Because of its moisture eradicating super powers, a quick sweep of powder on the eyelids before you let any liner or shadow near  ‘em will eliminate the smudges and makeup build-up in the creases. Yuck, I hate when that happens.

Another trick is to powder your lips before applying lipstick, which makes lipstick last and last. It’s also a good tool if you’re going for nude lips–just dab a little bit of foundation on your kisser until you get the fleshiness you’re going for and then lightly powder. You’ll be amazed at how long the effect will last.

Top to Bottom: LORAC Face Powder for the Face $28, Clinique Blended Face Powder and Brush, $18.50, Shu Uemura New Face Powder, $32

There’s a serious bright color revolution happening right now, and electric makeup is just the latest evidence of the trend. MAC recently caused quite a stir with the release of its C Shock collection, which includes Blast O’ Blue lipstick, Going Bananas eyeshadow and She-Boom Lipgelee, and everyone’s raving about Eve’s C Shock look in her new “Tambourine” video:

The key to doing this look successfully is to choose hues that compliment your coloring. In short, if purple doesn’t flatter you when it’s in the form of a sweater, it’s not going to work on your face. But there are lots of great brights to choose from, so you will find your perfect match. If the look feels too wild for you, start slow–mix a bright eyeliner with subdued nudes or pair an over the top lip with a less shocking eye. But, all bets are off, if you’re ready for the trend–experiment with how bright your face can take, and just go for it. You only live once. Although, I caution against overdoing it if you’re also sporting the Shu Uemera Tokyo Lash Bar Collection.

It’s hard to beat MAC, but here are some other brights worth a buy:

Nars Rated R, $31

Urban Decay Deluxe Eyeshadow, $17

Sue Devitt Electric Sheen, $18

Batting at the heels of the jeans-biking pants trend, giant (and I mean giant) eyelashes are the newest craze to hit the hippest streets of Japan. Who’s to blame for this? Shu Uemura and their Tokyo Lash Bar Collection, that’s who. And while I find the trend weird, I almost wish it would land in America just to shake things up a bit. Then we can all look like Mr. Snuffleupagus.

So, if you want to unleash your inner club kid and be the brave one start the trend, it will set you back about $50–it’s worth it though, I mean they’re handcrafted for crying out loud. But you can only get credit for starting the trend if you wear them during the day and out in public. No points given for sporting them in your living room. Remember, any look works if you own it. You can choose your favorite:

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The super-long mermaid extensions, which I thought we’d never see the end of, seem to be dying down in favor of sharp bobs. While last year at this time, it was hard to find a head in hollywood that was sporting voluptuous waves, structure and angles are now taking hold of the trend setters.

The great thing about a razor cut bob is that there’s a style to suits every face, so if you take a photo into your stylist, ask his or her opinion on how to tailor the look for you.

Photo Source:Victoria Beckham, Rihanna,Bai Ling,Ellen Barkin, Kate Bosworth