Don't you hate it when your makeup refuses to last the day? It's a huge pet peeve of mine. As a girl with oily skin and a penchant for raccoon eyes and colorless lips (where do those cosmetics go as the hours pass?), I've had to learn to combat runaway makeup. There are a few tricks you can try, learned … [Read more...]
Estee Lauder Debuts Sumptuous Two Tone Eye-Opening Mascara
May 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I love Tom Pecheux because he's the most honest makeup artist you can ever hope to meet (plus he's super adorable and has an awesome accent). I'll never forget him telling me not to feel bad about myself when I look at Victoria's Secret models because "they have eight hours worth of makeup on their butt … [Read more...]
5 Beauty Tips For Looking Youthful
April 27, 2012 By 3 Comments
Women will always be chasing youth. Even if they're happy to be their age in every other respect, they want a youthful radiance. And that begins with a beauty routine. A big part of keeping yourself youthful is taking care of your body. Moisturize. Drink water. Wear sunscreen, and don't tan excessively. … [Read more...]
Applying Mascara: Myths, Facts And Tips
April 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I've heard lots of opinions on mascara. Only apply to the top lashes, always use two coats, never curl after putting mascara on, etc. There's a whole lot of information out there! Do you ever wonder what to listen to? I figured it might be a good idea to discuss how exactly to apply mascara, by getting … [Read more...]
Jenna’s Tips For “Natural” Beauty
March 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I always get a kick out of it when guys say they like girls who go "without make-up" or "completely natural." They usually point to a celebrity, like Giselle or Blake Lively or Jessica Alba, who looks flawless 'round the clock as evidence that this is the look to have. Oh, these poor ignorant fellows. … [Read more...]
Monday’s Obsessions: Manis, Pouts and Lashes!
March 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I've been trying out a lot of cosmetics lately -- all for you guys! well, sort of -- so I decided to highlight a few of my favorites for this edition of Monday's Obsessions. It's not like I've run out of clothing obsessions -- my wallet will attest to that -- but we'll have to save those for another … [Read more...]
All About The Eyes: Estee Lauder’s New Pure Color Collection
October 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I recently interviewed makeup artist Sonia Kashuk, and among the insightful things she said was that makeup colors have become season-less. "Before," she said "you would stay away from corals or bright colors in the winter, but those rules don’t really exist anymore." Clearly, Estee Lauder makeup … [Read more...]
Trend Spotlight: Hot Eyeshadow Colors
September 29, 2011 By 1 Comment
If you're like a lot of modern women, trying out risque beauty techniques on your eyes is hardly something you do everyday. In fact, you might never go green on those peepers, or do a smoky eye. It's easy to see runway trends and think that they're all well and good on the catwalk, but would just never … [Read more...]
5 Beauty Resolutions to Try This Weekend
September 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Readers... It's totally Friday!! OK, now that we got my overwhelming excitement out of the way, let's proceed to talk about a weekend-themed item on the agenda: Beauty resolutions! Much like fashion, I think you should use the weekend for one of two things: A) Giving yourself a little beauty … [Read more...]
Ultraflesh Cosmetics: The Latest Beauty Brand Obsession
September 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It was only last year that Studio Beauty Mix at Fred Segal founder Robin Coe-Hutshing and partner Nicole Ostoya launched Ultraflesh, but it's already become a cult favorite thanks in large part to the very first product they launched, Panthera Mascara. Not only is the mascara stellar for applying clump-free, … [Read more...]
