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3 Eye Makeup Looks for Spring

April 7th, 2010

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Rock these looks for the eyes this season. Lively, stylish bright colors to celebrate spring. We’ve heard it a thousand times, “The eyes are the windows to the soul”. Now wouldn’t you want yours to mesmerize and captivate? With these palettes, get ready for loads of compliments coming your way.
A: Vivid is the word. This eye palette features bold, daring colors that are not for the faint-hearted or timid. BUT definitely perfect for someone who craves attention or the spotlight. Wear it during lunchdates or when hitting the mall with your girlfriends. Lancome Color Design Eyeshadow - 406 Indian Rose
First apply a primer or an eyeshadow base as it will create the perfect base for the eye makeup. Take Lancome Color Design Eyeshadow in Indian Rose and using a flat brush, apply to the eyelid at the crease, extending to the outer corner. Dab lightly as you go farther out to create the illusion of fading. Add shimmer under the brows and tearduct area. Use a blending brush to blend these two colors seamlessly. Now to tackle the undereye portion, use an angle brush to apply Versace Eyeshadow Duo No. 28, carefully tracing the line, the outside having the stronger color and adding shimmer where the inner corners of the eye meet. Apply a dark mascara to finish this eye makeup look.
Versace Eyeshadow Duo - No. 28
B: This look is more mellow than the first one. You might argue that this palette is for winter season, but these colors also remind us of clear, blue skies and cornflowers. The combination of silver and blue eyeshadows are perfectly fresh, cool and youthful. Wear it to the office, Sunday brunch or garden party. This palette will make you look so unforgettably pretty that you will never again underestimate the power of subtlety. Yves Saint Laurent Ombre Vibration Duo - Steel Blue/Silver Mist
The steps in achieving this eye makeup look are very easy. Just repeat the steps mentioned above up until applying the eyeshadow. Then, using a flat brush or an eyeliner brush like Stila’s One Step Eyeliner Brush in size 13S, dab Yves Saint Laurent Ombre Vibration Duo – #27 Steel Blue/Silver Mist on the lashline, using the Steel Blue pigment and with a definer brush, spread color the color out until you have achieved the look that you want. Apply the Silver Mist shade right below the brow and inner corner of the eye to add interest. To finish up, apply an eyeliner (we suggest a long wearing eyeliner to last the whole day like Sisley Phyto Khol Perfect Eyeliner with Blender and Sharpener in Black)  and a dark mascara. Stila One Step Eyeliner Brush - # 13S (Short Handle)
C: If you want just the right amount of mystery and charm, this is the look you should go for. The effect is Audrey Hepburn meets Gwen Stefani. Perfect for a hot night out with the girls or dining out with a special someone. Sisley Phyto Ombre Eclat Eyeshadow - Anis
This eye makeup look is the spring variation of the smokey eyes. The first step is to apply a primer or an eyeshadow base to help your makeup last all day and stay in place. Beginning at the outer corners of the eye, dab Sisley’s Phyto Ombre Eclat Eyeshadow in Graphite, make the color on the outside portion stronger to make the eyes appear bigger and wider, cat-like. After darkening the crease, take Sisley Phyto Ombre Eclat Eyeshadow in Anis and apply on the inner portion of the eye. Use a brush to blend where the two eyeshadow colors meet. After blending, press Sisley’s Phyto Ombre Eclat Eyeshadow in Graphite to the lashline with an angle brush to accentuate the smokey effect. Line the eyes with Helena Rubinstein’s Silky Eye Crayon Eye Liner in Silky Black. Make eyelashes look fuller and longer by applying mascara on top and bottom lashes. You might also want to put on false eyelashes for a more dramatic look. Sisley Phyto Ombre Eclat Eyeshadow - # 08 Graphite
First apply a primer or an eyeshadow base as it will create the perfect base for the eye makeup. Take Lancome Color Design Eyeshadow in Indian Rose and using a flat brush, apply to the eyelid at the crease, extending to the outer corner. Dab lightly as you go farther out to create the illusion of fading. Add shimmer under the brows and tearduct area. Use a blending brush to blend these two colors seamlessly. Now to tackle the undereye portion, use an angle brush to apply Versace Eyeshadow Duo No. 28, carefully tracing the line, the outside having the stronger color and adding shimmer where the inner corners of the eye meet. Apply a dark mascara to finish this eye makeup look.

2 Hot Looks for V-day!

February 8th, 2010

Whether you’ve been together forever or are finally going on that first date, these looks are sure to make you stand out:

The “Subtle yet Romantic” Look

You two are attached at the hip. You stay in every weekend watching movies, and are probably Netflix’s most valuable customers. You want to try something besides your traditional sweatpants and T-shirt for the big date, but don’t want to look like you’re trying to look good. A light blush (like Chanel’s Powder Blush in Brume D’Or), a light shadow (T.Leclerc’s Powder Eye Shadow in Desert), some lip gloss (Paula Dorf’s Lip Slides in Pillow Talk), and some mascara (Shiseido’s The Makeup Lasting Lift in Black) should do the trick. If you want to really surprise him, try Anna Sui’s Secret Wish Eau de Toilette Spray. The invigorating fruity smell will remind him you still have a few tricks up your sleeve.

Chanel Powder Blush - No. 03 Brume D'Or T.Leclerc Powder Eye Shadow - # 104 Desert Paula Dorf Lip Slides Lip Gloss - Pillow Talk Shiseido The Makeup Lasting Lift Mascara - LL1 Black

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Additional products to try: Decleor Moisturizing Body Milk or Biotherm Anti-Drying Body Milk

Decleor Moisturizing Body Milk LaVersant Blog Biotherm Anti-Drying Body Milk




The “Fresh and Sexy” Look

He finally worked up the courage to ask you out, and now you’ve got a date planned with that guy from work. You two have been making puppy dog eyes at each other for months. And the big date happens to fall on Valentine’s Day. No worries. He’s used to seeing you in your traditional office garb, so why not spice it up? Opt for a classic French mani/pedi. To look kissable, try some lipstick in Paula Dorf’s Lip Color Sheer Tint – Celebration. He won’t be able to take his eyes off of your lips. Spray some Vera Wang Eau de Parfum behind your ears for that finishing touch. The modern yet sensual scent combines delicious floral aromas like Bulgarian rose, calla lilies and gardenias—sure to remind him why he asked you out in the first place.
Paula Dorf Lip Color Sheer Tint SPF 15 - Celebration LaVersant Blog Vera Wang Eau De Parfum Spray


Additional products to try:  Clarins Pure Curl Mascara #01 Pure Black, Nina Ricci Fluffy Blush in Suede Evanescent, Origins Wear With All Classic Color For Eyes in Brandy and Dr. Hauschka’s Quince Body Moisturizer.

Clarins Pure Curl Mascara #01 Pure Black Nina Ricci Fluffy Blush - 04 Suede Evanescent Origins Wear With All Classic Color For Eyes - # 06 Brandy Dr. Hauschka Quince Body Moisturizer

Jetsetter Must-Haves

August 11th, 2009

Does your life revolve around traveling, moving around and going unceremoniously at a drop of a hat? Are you a true jetsetter, inside and out?

We feel you. And we put together a special “survival kit” for the women on-the-go. Stuffs you can take along anytime, no matter where life takes you. These essentials are light, perfectly sized and are sure to fit your carry-alongs and your lifestyle.

Frederic Fekkai Cream Lux Portables reinforces moisture of your skin, protects moisture from being vaporized and make your skin brighter. Anti-oxidants vitamins protect skin from free radical damage.

Estee Lauder Beautiful Bride Pocket Color is not just for brides. This handy makeup set includes two shades of eyeshadows, colors for the lips and cheeks. This 4-in-one comes in 2 color palettes that will instantly bring out the goddess in you.

Sisleya Sunleya Age Minimizing Sun Protection SPF15 is a broad spectrum sun block that minimizes the effects of aging. A protective complex with anti-UVA and anti-UVB filters; a combination of antioxidants and cellular DNA protection.

Bliss Poetic Waxing Kit is a DIY, relatively painless hair removal kit. (This product is a must for us, ladies. Dontcha think?) Take it anywhere – it’s convenient and easy-to use.

Dr. Hauschka Toned Day Cream is a tinted moisturizer that covers up any discoloration of the skin. It’s great for hiding all the proof of late night soirees and red-eye flights.

And last but not the least is Clinique Little Soap for gentle, thorough cleansing. The best way to remove facial dirt and oil, this soap leaves skin feeling fresh, clean, comfortable – never taut or dry. And it comes with a cute traveling dish to boot!

Great things really do come in small packages.

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