Archive for the ‘Beauty’ Category
Posted by Ardent Editor on September 3rd, 2009
If you are looking for that all-in-one makeup palette to carry everywhere, and use for any occasion, good news: MAKE UP FOR EVER has recently released the Make Up For Ever Flash Color Palette – a 12 Flash color case that has a wide variety of colors you can use on your cheeks, eyes, and lips. And it’s something every makeup wearer should have. It’s very handy – and you can create a lot of looks and finish an entire face of makeup using only this baby. The color palette includes the following co…
Posted by Ardent Editor on August 29th, 2009
Some of us are born with perfect skin. Most of us have to work hard to achieve it – or fake it. So how do you fake perfect skin without caking your face with makeup? We turn to Tina Turnbrow’s “no-makeup makeup look” for Abaeté’s fall runway show for reference. “You don’t have to wear dark-colored makeup just because it’s fall,” says Turnbrow. The stylist shares her secrets to her gorgeous ‘perfect skin’, “no-makeup makeup look.”Turnbrow stuck to sheer and barely-there colors and textures,…
Posted by Ardent Editor on August 7th, 2009
Fall 2009 trends were announced a few months back which means you have plenty of time to stock your closet with the season’s trendiest outfits. Now that fall is almost upon us, it’s time to discuss the other aspects your over-all fall look – like makeup for instance. A couple of fall’s hottest trends are leather and rock and roll. What better makeup to go with these trends that dark-rimmed eyes and minimal lip and cheek color. For his fall runway show, designer Yigal Azrouël turned to makeup a…
Posted by Ardent Editor on June 25th, 2009
Now that summer is here, everybody wants to have that California girl highlight-ed beach-babe look. Nothing wrong with that,if you know exactly what to do. Experts share their beauty tips to Elle to help you achieve the beauty makeover you want for this summer. HairTop colorist Rita Hazan shares what happens if you go for super light high-lights. “They can wash you out and make you look sallow, pale, and old. If you have no color in your hair, you’ll have no color in your skin.”Instead of going …
Posted by Ardent Editor on June 19th, 2009
Katy Perry kissed a girl and she liked it. Said girl probably went home with bright, pink lips after being smooched by the pop star. The busty, singer has set a trend with her unique and fun style: pin-up girl fashion and heavily made up eyes are all the rage. Now her lipstick shade of choice has also gained quite a following. Makeup artist Jake Bailey who worked with the songstress on her “Waking Up In Vegas” video says, “Katy Perry loves bright and feminine colors. “The bold lipsticks from Ma…
Posted by Ardent Editor on June 19th, 2009
Makeup artist Pat McGrath upped the ante At Gucci’s tropics-inspired collection by painting the models’ eyes in sultry, exotic hues. The sought-after makeup artist created a shimmery, blue-green shade that elle.com described as “dreamy and slightly disco.” Pat McGrath used Make Up For Ever Professional Turquoise and Cover Girl Turquoise Tempest hues on the lid, and then used Bobbi Brown Metallic Eye Shadow in Mint from crease to brow. Bringing the lighter color up to the brow “makes the eyes lo…
Posted by Ardent Editor on May 7th, 2009
Now that the cold season is over, it’s time to leave all that dark and heavy makeup behind. As summer approaches, stock your purse and drawers with light and warm makeup. How to Apply Summer MakeupMost girls find using foundation to heavy for the summer. Opt for concealer instead. Use a it to hide blemishes and skin imperfections. Get summer-looking skin by applying a bronzer or self-tanner – especially if you haven’t had time to get a real (or salon-created) tan. The summer heat can cause you …
Posted by Ardent Editor on March 19th, 2009
With the market taking a dip, you might find your favorite beauty products taking a few steps down your shopping priority list. Armed with this knowledge, Style.com names a range of inexpensive alternatives to your costly beauty essentials. But according to Vogue’s online home, you have to include a few pricey products to your list to “get through the next few months.” SplurgeChanel Hydrabase Crème Lipstick in VampFrom the most famous name in luxury fashion comes this rich and rather expensive l…
Posted by Ardent Editor on February 17th, 2009
Unlike lipstick that gives color to your lips, your lip gloss could bring out the best in you as you apply it to bring out a more natural look to women. However, many women still have a hard time applying lip gloss, and these tips can help them altogether.Choose an appropriate lip glossMake sure that you are choosing a lip gloss and not lipstick. The color should be lighter and more subdued. It should also provide glossy lips.Use a lip brushRolling your lip gloss across your lips may not be a…
Posted by Ardent Editor on February 5th, 2009
Being absurdly rich and ridiculously famous, you would think celebrities leave it to salons and plastic surgeons to make them look fabulous?Well, mostly. But some Hollywood stars opt for common household products to beautify themselves.HairHoney, Beer and Mayonnaise are three of the most common products that celebs use to get their picture-perfect hair. Honey mixed with olive oil, heated for a few minutes makes hair soft and minimizes damage. Apply it onto you hair and leave on for 30 minutes. W…
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