If you thought your super light-up, 20x magnifying mirror was harsh on your pores, your not-so-perfect eyeliner, your wrinkles or your slightly-shiny forehead, you haven’t stepped in front of a high definition camera. While we may be thankful for our DVRs, our DVDs, our MP3s and our LCDs, makeup artists and aficionados weren’t necessarily so <... >
Tattoo You L.A. Ink hottie Kat Von D collaborates with our friends at Sephora this June, launching a gorgeous collection of ink inspired makeup. We’re loving both eyeshadow palettes, dubbed Ludvig and Beethoven after Von D’s Sphynx (that’s cat speak for hairless, loves) kitty and favorite classical composer. With eight bold shades each, they’ll satiate <... >
With twenty years to her credit as a professional makeup artist, Susan Posnick has worked with supermodels, celebrities and legendary photographers. But when she was diagnosed with skin cancer in the late “˜90′s, Posnick’s true calling came into focus ““ the development of her signature cosmetics line, best known for its high SPF COLORFLO Foundation. <... >
Much like the Material Girl herself, there are beauty products high and low that make their way into our collective consciousness (and makeup bags.) Classics for formulation, color or payoff, this month, we salute these must-haves by asking the experts ““ makeup artists ““ and the companies themselves what exactly makes these icons so special. <... >
Since the days of ancient Egypt, women have been using blush to capture the glow of beauty and youth. Unfortunately our glamorous ancient ancestors had to rely on sticky crushed berries to stain their cheeks for that luminous look. But lucky for us, we can get our hands on all the blushes and bronzers we <... >
Next to mascara, lip liner is the one product when applied incorrectly makes it obvious that you are wearing makeup. Overdrawn liner looks cheap and harsh; subtle liner plays up your pout in assorted, gorgeous ways where lips appear fuller, younger, and more defined. Most importantly, lip liner gives lip gloss and lipstick something to <... >
Feeling Cheeky Makeup artist Mally Roncal wants to make your life easy with her new Get Cheeky! dewy blush. The blissfully non-sticky, layerable cream blush is quite simply, idiot proof. Mally says it best, “We always want to lighten up for spring, it’s so liberating to shed the heaviness and go for a very soft, <... >
Legendary in the New York club scene, designers Richie Rich and Traver Rains of Heatherette make no qualms about their love of color, glitter and shine in their new limited edition collection for MAC. James Gager, Creative Director for MAC Worldwide says that the collaboration was a natural fit, “”¦we were both founded as renegade <... >
She’s never had a problem with parties. She’s got it all – Everything from a roomy house to a rambling backyard. They’ve happened everywhere – birthdays at the Bel Air Hotel garden, elementary graduations in the Regent Beverly Wilshire tea room. And now YOU have the task of planning the festivities for her next female <... >
Going green is a great new trend with equally great benefits for our environment and future generations. But let’s face it, the traditional eco-friendly products and designs haven’t always been the most fashionable. So here comes the good news- you no longer have to wear a burlap sack or beaded hemp necklace to show that <... >
