Most makeup artists I’ve spoken to say that you only need face primer and that you can use that one primer on your skin, lips, eyes, etc. For a long time I had been using a separate primer for each, but after having condensed them into one ( thanks to Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer SPF … Continue reading “Korres Quercetin & Oak Antiageing Eye Primer”
I talked about this a little bit in some of my NYFW beauty recaps, but I have a strong feeling that brown is Spring 2012’s black and it’s making me very excited! It all started at the Lacoste show where they used brown mascara to give the models’ lashes a subtle shade, but one that … Continue reading “Trend to Watch: Brown”
It’s hard to believe that NYFW is wrapped, but luckily not before a number of noteworthy looks made their way down the runways! Here are some favorites from the last few Spring 2012 runway shows in New York. 1. Smoky eyes at Rodarte: I mean could there be a bigger, smokier eye look than the … Continue reading “Part VI: Notable NYFW Beauty Looks”
I still stand by my opinion that brown is the new black for Spring 2012 (see Donna Karan), but the last couple of shows have been all about bright pops and deep hues! Whether it be hotter-than-hot hot pink lips or rosy cheeks with colorful head-toppers, it’s hard not to smile when seeing so much … Continue reading “Part V: Notable NYFW Beauty Looks”
Citron and brown – two new “it” colors? I think so! 1. Gold-tinged citron lips at Derek Lam: This is the perfect alternative to run-of-the-mill clear gloss or light pink. Tom Pecheux created the look at Lam and used Estee Lauder’s limited edition Pure Color Gloss in Citron Kiss, launching in January 2012.2. Multicolored nails … Continue reading “Part IV: Notable NYFW Beauty Looks”
Wet hair? Bronzer on cheeks? Fuchsia lips? Yes, yes, and yes! Wet hair look at Alexander Wang: The designer has perfected making athletic looks appear effortlessly glam and his beauty look this season played into that. Bold lips at Prabal Gurung: From crimson to deep purple to fuchsia, the lips ran the bold spectrum, but … Continue reading “Part III: Notable NYFW Beauty Looks”