Steel The Show

Urban Decay: I recently purchased The Black Pallette at Sephora which features a combination of 6 fantastic black-based steel colors.

 

Fear: Be careful in application, since the shadow tends to spill all over.

Fear-less: Pallette includes Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primer Potion.

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Eye Spy

Fad or Foe: Smokey eyes will never go out of style.

Step-up: Your standard smoked eye by adding a thick liner or shadow on top, as well as bottom.

Must: A smudge free liner to prevent smearing. Try to wet your brush and dab into your shadow to help it stay on.

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Au Revoir 2010

A festive way to end the year? Red lips, gold eyes.

Must: MAC's metallic shadow, Goldmine, paired with Ruby Red lipstick.

*Beware: Your midnight kiss may leave a mark

Lust:  A pair of faux lashes to complete your look and ring in the new year!

Poison Ivy

Colored shadow: Celebrated year round on your eyes.

Preference: Keep the shadow on just the base of your lids to give it the perfect, yet maintained flare.

Green with Envy? Try Urban Decay - Flipside

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Gaga Over You

Power purchase: Lady Gaga's Viva Glam line at MAC

Color: A splash of rose pink

Mix & Match: Try to blend this color with Ruby Red by MAC

Lip Infusion: The perfect magenta shade

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Primping, Priming

Wonders: A primer must be used underneath your application to help prevent your make-up from looking less fresh throughout the day or night.

Try: MAC Prep + Prime

Results: One pump is all you need and your make-up will not budge

Fantastic Options: Smashbox, Make-Up Forever primers

Eye-shadow will not fade or crease if you use a good primer before your shadow application.

De-crease: MAC paint pots, Groundwork , is a neutral shade that sits well under most shadow colors

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Now and Then

Classic beauty.

Catch a Falling Star

Falling leaves, falling in love, all things Fall.

Rediculous: Deep burgundy lips, coppertone eyes.
Options: Chanel lipstick, Rouge Coco

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Gossip Queen

Spotted: Blake Lively's sexiness is spiced with a hint of shadow on the corners of her eyes.

Must have: Try MAC cosmetic's shadow, Nylon plus a brush with a very angled tip

Warning: A touch of white, touch being the operative word!

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Love And Scrub

Do: Exfoliate your skin at least once every few weeks.

Skin will love: Removes dead skin cells and brightens your overall appearance.

Do not ever: Use an exfoliator everyday.

Skin will hate: Unless you plan to strip your skin of its natural oils, keep the exfoliation to a minimum to maintain your glow.

Save: Using St. Ives Apricot Scrub, less is more.

Splurge: Bobbi Brown's Face Balm + Bobbi's Buffing Grains.

Measure: Pea size of balm and few grains are all you need to succeed.

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Obsessive, Compulsive

Obsession: All things pink.

Fatal attraction: Pastel pink lipstick

The color can be paired with dramatic eyes or stand alone, either way it's always been a fabulous favorite.

Pink it: Please Me & Angel by MAC Cosmetics

A Hint of Mint

Simplicity is the key to summer make-up, mostly attributed to the unpredictable humidity

Try: Urban Decay's Green Goddess Shimmer Shadow

Sprinkle: A favorite shimmer shadow paired with lots of mascara for dramatic lashes, a hint of gloss, plus bronzer/blush to accent your cheeks

Wax On, Wax Off

Make-up removal is just as important as the application process.

True: Be kind to your face and utilize gentle cleansers to make sure you are keeping your skin hydrated and not leaving behind excess build-up which will haunt you later.

Try: Lancome's Effacil Gentle Eye Makeup Remover

Butterface: Easy, effective, and smells delicious.

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The Midas Touch

Go Gold: Blush + hints of gold glitter = A party for your cheeks!Try: Bobbi Brown's Shimmer Blushes and NARS

Personal Favorite: Pink Sugar or Orgasm

Midsummer Night's Dream

Warm weather calls for an easy make-up application for the daytime!

Switch: Using a tinted moisturizer versus foundation will give your skin an even glow while protecting it in the sun.

Must-have: Tinted Moisturizer by Bobbi Brown Easy on the eyes: Instead of a colored shadow, try something natural to illuminate your eyes

Illumination: Naked Lunch by MAC Cosmetics provides a combination of sun-worthy color

Lipgloss: No need to apply a heavy lipstick, especially in the heat, you'll find it will wipe off easily

Sun-kissed: Uptown Broadway by Kiehls provides the perfect moisturizer as well as natural shine.