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Get The Look: Broken Eye Liner

I love this look. It’s so wearable yet artistic, especially when paired with a nude lip as it was at Missoni’s show this season. At the show, eyes were rimmed in MAC’s Blacktrack Fluidline ($15), and the brand’s Silver Glitter eyeliner was applied with the finger over the lid and brow bone.

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Slob Trend Alert: Nubby Devil Buns

Thank you Miley Cyrus for not only convincing me that we are doomed as a culture, but for ushering in one of the worst hair trends in years. I can’t count the number of women I’ve seen at events these last few weeks sporting a nubby devil bun hairstyle and not one of them has looked anything other than ridiculous

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Beauty Trend Report: Gucci’s Sexy Eyes

Despite the fact that Frida Giannini was inspired by sportswear for her collection this season, it wouldn’t be Gucci without serious sex appeal. To complement the designer’s mesh tops and sheer bras, Pat McGrath opted for a shimmery golden-brown shadow with V-corners for a dewy take on the cat eye.

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Beauty Trend Report: Matthew Williamson’s 70s Deep Side Part

The 70s are back at Matthew Williamson… down to the sunglasses – I’m obsessed! I mean seriously…how amazing are those sunglasses and that sleek, side-parted hair? Skin was kept dewy with Benefit’s Hello Flawlessicon, while cheeks were heavily contoured (eye shadow was even used to amp them up), and brows were made heavy.

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Beauty Trend Report: Wearable Goth

The silhouettes may have been taken in this season, but Marchesa was as Cinderella-like as ever. The clothes were inspired by a Victorian-style curiosity case, which tied into the beauty look. The focus was on the lip, as was the case at many of the major shows this season.

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Jenny Patinkin Brushes

Jenny Patinkin Brushes: The Top 10

I’ve been using Shu Uemura brushes since I was 16, so I’m a serious Brush Snob. The quality of others rarely comes close, which is why I was blown away by Jenny Patinkin’s set! She sent me her entire line along with a fantastic case, and the whole thing was incredible down to the very last bristle.

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