Mario Dedivanovic.

I recently attended a workshop hosted by the infamous Mario Dedivanovic - celebrity makeup artist for Kim Kardashian and many more!

Technique: Simply flawless with a specific focus on pressing, powder, and patience.

It's hard to sum up the entire workshop, however here is a list of some of his key products for makeup application:

Beauty Blender to apply foundation

Guerlain Bronzer 

Cork Shadow by MAC Cosmetics to fill in your brows

Sigma Beauty Brushes

Josie Maran Bear Naked Wipes to help remove excessive shadow beneath your eyes

I will say to be a part of his second workshop was not only an experience in itself, but a dream fulfilled as an aspiring makeup artist.

Looking forward to applying his technique on future clients!

Spring Into Winter

There is no reason a season should impact your lip color choice.

Personal Pick: Vegas Volt by MAC Cosmetics 

Pair: A basic nude matte shadow on your eyes and Bobbi Brown's Bronzing Powder will give you a warm glow ideal for the winter season.

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Kiss & Make-Up

Seal The Deal: A New Year's Eve bash isn't complete without the perfect dress & make-up.

Essential: If you're planning to party your lips with a bold color, be sure to prime your lips first.

Sephora Lip Primers 

Personal Pick: Urban Decay Lip Primer Potion

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Avoid: Over doing the primer, just one coat before your lip application will be just enough to last you through your bash and ring in 2012.

Stay Jolie, Happy New Year!

Very Merry Makeup

December Pick: Too Faced, LashGASM Mascara

Love: Lengthens your lashes and doesn't dry out, in case you want to re-apply throughout the day.

The holidays are the perfect time to jazz up your makeup look. 

Sparkle: Your lids with a fun shadow, keep the color neutral and apply just once to make sure it stays sheer.

Alternative: Use a matte shadow as your base and apply the MAC Silver Dust with a blending brush over top to give you the perfect spark.

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Pair: A bold lip color, fuchsia, reds, or pinks!

Lipstick Lovers are in luck this season, since Bobbi Brown is selling her limited edition lip palette for the holidays!

Make Me Jolie

Sinners & Saints

Kat Von D's eye-shadow palette at Sephora is simply sinful. 

Colors: A mixture of shadows mixed with purples, grays, and blacks.

Dark Touch: Palette comes with a black liner to help with your smokey look.

All That Glitters

A little holiday sparkle is always welcomed this season. Preview some of Bobbi's holiday collection I used yesterday... 

Sprinkle: Your eyes with Bobbi Brown's holiday palette, Black Ruby Sparkle 

Tip: An eyeshadow primer is a must and use a flat or blending brush to apply.

Cosmic Connection: Fell in love with Bobbi's Rich Lip Color, Cosmic Raspberry

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Killing Me Softly

Eye-catching: Beyonce's new video "Countdown" features an array of fantastic make-up styles. 

Personal Favorite: The dramatic liner, pastel shadow, and fuchsia lips.

Try: MAC Cosmetic's Lucky Green pastel shadow paired with a thick liquid liner. 

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Gossip Less, Makeup More

Blake Lively must stand for perfection, since she is always picture perfect.

Want this look?

Eyes - faux lashes are a must, preferably MAC's half lashes. If you're a liner addict, you can line just the top of your eyes and leave the bottom bare.

Lips - Chanel's Rouge Allure Satin Lip Color in Desirable would be the ideal choice.

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Fight The Cancer Battle

This is the second year we are participating as a team in Light The Night Walk is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's annual fundraising walk to pay tribute and bring hope to people battling cancer. Hundreds of thousands of participants raise funds for lifesaving research and patient services.

Do your part and donate, anything counts to help fight the battle against cancer.

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Someone Like You

Fan-tastic: Adele, It's apparent her makeup artist is a fan of liquid liner.  I am loving her look on the album cover and the promo shot found on MakeUpGeek.

Feel her love? Achieve this look with natural matte shadow by Bobbi, plus a pair of lashes and black liner.  Finish it off by using Nylon by MAC and sweep it underneath your bottom lid.

Free Falling

Another season, another reason to fall into new makeup trends. 

Recommended:  Simple

Love: Drew Barrymore's earth tones and natural look

 Liquid-Liner Lover?  Try using just black liner with a nude gloss or lipstick

Smoker? Thick liner on the top and bottom, plus a hint of metallic grey shadow is ideal.  Keeping the rest of your look maintained with glossed natural lips and rosy cheeks.

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Blue Moon

Be Blue : Loving Drew Barrymore's CoverGirl Ad for Smudge-Proof Cream Shadows



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It's Black, It's White

Blackheads: An enemy disguised as a dot, often a small army with a large motive.

Repeller: Tea-Tree Face Mask by Body Shop is a fantastic solution for clearing blackheads and refreshing your skin as a whole.

Relax: Most useful to use once per week and in moderation.

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