Disney And MAC Cosmetics To Release Exclusive Collection This Fall!

M.A.C Cosmetics is set to memorialize four of Disney’s most “Venomous Villains” in a new exclusive fall collection this September, according to WWD. The cosmetics company is staying hush about which villains will be featured on its products, however on its official website, MAC released a teaser video with abstract renderings of what appears to Cruella Deville from “101 Dalmatians” and The Queen from “Snow White” among two others. Set to include the usual fare of eye, face and lip products that may cost from $12-$.29.50

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MAC 'To The Beach' Collection

Every year, we eagerly await MAC's limited edition summer collection, and this year's offering was worth the wait! "To The Beach" is a sultry, sun-streaked collection of beachy nudes, bronzes, teals and tangerines that come in coral-stamped packaging--and happen to look so sexy on brown skin. Our favorite part? The four new lipstick shades: Beach Bound (sheer, pale peach frost), Lazy Day (light pink), Thrills (rosy golden-copper), and Fun Bathing (bronzey plum). Slick one on, and you'll immediately look like you just returned from an Ibiza vacay.

 MAC's limited edition Summer 2010 collection, "To The Beach," hits counters on May 27th.

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Solange Named New Spokesmodel For Rimmel Cosmetics.

From dancing to singing to performing at exclusive parties as a disc jockey Solange Knowles just won’t stop. She has decided to take her career to even furthur heights. Following in her big sister’s footsteps she has just been named one of the newest spokesmodels for Rimmel Cosmetics. Knowles along with actress Zoeey Deschanel, Kate Moss, and model Alejandra Ramos Munoz is one of the three new Rimmel Cosmetics girls. “These three strong, successful and uniquely beautiful women will help ensure that Rimmel London’s image continues to be modern and globally relevant,” said Renato Semerari, president of Coty Beauty, which owns the Rimmel brand. Congrats to Ms. Solange Knowles, I know she will be a great representation of women of color

Good look for Solo!

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Feed Your Skin.

During the Winter months it's really easy for skin to become dry, flaky, and sallow. Before you go out and spend your paycheck on fancy lotions and creams, try nourishing your skin from the inside out. It's important to keep in mind that what we put in our body is just as essential for a healthy glow as what we put on it

Seafood
Fish like salmon, tuna, and trout are high in omega-3s. Those good-for-you fats help soften dry skin by holding in moisture, which helps decrease the look of wrinkles and plumps up skin.

Eggs
 sulfur-rich foods such as eggs and garlic help the skin from the inside out. Sulfur helps keep skin smooth by repairing tissue and elasticity in skin.

Greens  
If you're not getting enough vitamin A in your diet, then your skin is majorly suffering. Not enough of this nutrient makes skin dry and flaky. The vitamin is also touted for its anti-aging benefits.  Dark leafy greens like spinach and kale are excellent sources of A.  

Berries

don't need an excuse to  me some berries — they're great on their own or as a topping for salads, cereal, and yogurt. Full of antioxidants, berries protect the skin from free radicals, which disrupt healthy cell production, causing you to look older faster.

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3 Model Tricks We All Should Know!

Who said that us everyday pretty girls can't be a model! Three simple tips for my everyday "Tyra Banks".

Pastel eye shadows is your friend.

Just swap your charcoal shadow for the grown-up pastels makeup artist Dick Page used on models at Michael Kors. He lined their eyes with black pencil, then added gold shimmer in the inner corners. Next, he applied light blue or purple shadow along the lower curve of the eyes and from the lash line to just above the crease, then smudged, smudged, smudged. He finished with black mascara.

Orange is the new red lipstick.

 

The trick to pulling it off: Just pick one spot to play up. Makeup pro Lucia Pica chose the cheeks at the Erin Fetherston show. She rubbed creamy orange blush onto the models’ cheekbones with her fingers—a nice, bright contrast to their smoky brown

Textured Manicures

Think of your nails as a showpiece accessory (they’re jewelry, but cheaper), and apply a polish with sparkle—like chunky glitter or gold flecks—built in. “It’s all about texture,” manicurist Elle told me at the Reem Acra show. Another way to wear the trend: Try a dark, opaque shade, with a sheer, shimmery layer on top

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Red Carpet Hair At Home!

The styles we lust for on the red carpet now can be done at home. Here are a couple of my favorites!

 Jennifer Lopez

How to Do It
1: Apply Oil Treatment on wet hair, create a middle part and blow dry.
2: Use a 1-in. iron to curl entire head.
3: Finger-brush curls, moving them away from the face, then apply Hydrating Style Cream.
4: Brush hair out and backcomb roots. Finish with Luminous Hairspray.

 Rihanna

 How to Do It
1: Create a foundation for the style using Silkening Shine Relaxer System.
2: Apply Foaming Wrap Lotion to the longer hair at the crown, molding upwards and towards the right side of the head. Sit under a hooded dryer to set.
3: Apply Original Oil Moisturizer Hair Lotion throughout hair and then use a flat iron on small sections of hair in an upward motion.
4: Finish with Shine Enhancing Pomade.

Penelope Cruz 

How to Do It
1: Work Gel Serum through hair. Spray with Imperméable anti-humidity spray.
2: Set hair with hot rollers.
3: Brush loose curls into place and spray with Superfine Hair Spray.
4: Pin back hair on one side with a bobby pin and spray again to set.

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Masacra Brush Basics!

 

The right mascara is just as important as the right foundation. Everybody loves the long thick eyelashes, and here are brushes that can help you achieve that look with spending $20 a pop to get fakes ones pressed on.


Curved/Crescent Wand
If you want your eyes to pop, curling your eyelashes is key. Pick a mascara wand that's curved in the middle, place it so that it naturally cups the shape of your eye, and lightly sweep outwards.

Rubber Wand
Rubber wands are great if you want a lot of volume, because they can easily bend from root to end. "Rubber bristles flex with movement and shape the eye, unlike regular bristles, which can be stiff and hard to control," says Kimara Ahnert, a New York City-based makeup artist.

Small Bristles
If you have short eyelashes, Ahnert recommends using a wand with small bristles. You can get very close to your eye, and even apply a coat to the bottom lashes. Here's an easy rule of thumb: The smaller the bristles, the better control you have.

Comb-like Wand
These superfine bristles are great for elongating each lash. "When you're going for length, try a wand with longer more separated bristles that have a comb-like look," adds Ahnert. These wands are terrific if you want to avoid clumping.

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Shiseido Buys Bare Escentuals!

Japan’s No. 1 cosmetics company, Shiseido, wants to strengthen its international appeal, and so the company announced on Friday (Jan. 15) it will buy San Francisco-based cosmetics brand Bare Escentuals, known for its Bare Minerals products, for $1.7 billion.

Bare Escentuals products are sold in 800 retail outlets and 1,500 salons in the United States, while Shiseido is an established cosmetics brand in the Asian market. In 2009 Shiseido made $7.5 billions in sales with two-fifths of the profit coming outside Japan. Bare Escentuals generated $556 million with 85% of the sales coming from the U.S in 2008. The $1.7 billion business deal is expected to create a global distribution network for the Japanese company and increased its presence in the U.S. market. The deal also will allow Bare Escentuals to enter the Asian market, especially in Japan and China.

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2010 Beauty Trends

Minx Nails
This year, nails will be bigger and brighter than ever! From Beyonce Minx approved nails, to suede polishes and loud neon hues. Nails in 2010 are all about expressing you. For great colors and special effects, try mixing and matching the polishes and topcoats from Creative Nail Design.

Bright Eyeshadow

It Girls have started showing up in colorful, shadowy eye makeup like the ones at Michael Kors. That means it’s A-OK to go crazy with the Crayola hues. The key is to keep it sophisticated—so whether you choose a shade that’s pastel or vibrant, keep the rest of the look neutral with a sheer gloss and bronzer for makeup that’s more dynamic and less

Bright Lip Stick

A pop of color makes just as much noise as the vampy black gloss that made its debut on the fall 2009 runways, but it’s 10 times cheerier.

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Best Makeup Shades for Your Skin Tone

 

Fair: Skin

Soft pink, tawny and beige tones work best for alabaster complexions. L.A. makeup artist Tasha Reiko Brown-Jovel, who has worked with Evan Rachel Wood and Brittany Snow, says to avoid orangey reds and frosty finishes—"they can make skin look sallow and washed out."

1. FOUNDATION: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk in No. 2. This barely there buff gives pale skin a fresh sheen. $58; buy online now at giorgioarmanibeauty.com.

2. CONCEALER: Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat in No. 1. Its light-reflecting pigments banish dark circles without looking obvious. $40; buy online now at yslbeautyus.com.

Medium-Fair: Skin

Spiced-up neutrals make fair to medium skin tones look healthy—and enhance features without overpowering them. Look for yellow undertones and gold flecks to take basic nudes and taupes from blah to beautiful, says N.Y.C. makeup artist Gita Bass, who works with Elizabeth Banks.

1. FOUNDATION: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk in No. 4. Golden yellow undertones dress skin in a smooth, flattering glow. $58; buy online now at giorgioarmanibeauty.com.

2. CONCEALER: Cle de Peau Beaute in Beige. One tiny dot counteracts bluish shadows and red spots. $70; buy online now at neimanmarcus.com.

Medium-Dark: Skin

Consider yourself lucky: Makeup artists say that this skin tone can handle the widest range of colors—from the punchiest brights to the palest pastels. For a more natural look, Brett Freedman, who works with Vanessa Hudgens, suggests dewy shades with names like caramel and honey.

1. FOUNDATION: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk in No. 8. Evens out skin and imparts radiance without a trace of muddy brown or orange. $58; buy online now at giorgioarmanibeauty.com.

2. CONCEALER: Cle de Peau Beaute in Ocher. A yellowy beige that's slightly lighter than your skin can tackle undereye shadows. $70; buy online now at neimanmarcus.com.

Dark: Skin

To add depth and definition to lips, cheeks and eyes, look for rich metallic hues like burnt copper and bronze or bright berry tones. When it comes to foundation, "the darker the skin, the more spot-on you have to be with color," says L.A. makeup artist Vanessa Scali.

1. FOUNDATION: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk in No. 11. A warm chocolate-colored base with just enough red to counteract ashiness. $58; buy online now at giorgioarmanibeauty.com.

2. CONCEALER: Bobbi Brown in Chestnut. This extra-hydrating cream won't make skin look dull. $22; buy online now at bobbibrowncosmetics.com.

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