Makeup
Posted by Total Beauty on 02/09/12 at 01:59PM
Even if you're more of a dog person, you have to admit the cat eye is a bold makeup look that's here to stay. See how to master it for your next night out with tips from celebrity makeup artist, Taylor Chang-Babaian, author of "Style Eyes."
Tools:
- A gel or cream-based eyeliner pot in black. Try Shiseido The Makeup Accentuating Creme Eyeliner, $26, or Maybelline New York Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner, $9.99.
- An angled eyeliner brush.
- A business card.
Application:
Step 1: Apply the liner with an angled or pointed brush from the inner to the outer edges of your upper lashline.
Step 2: Place the business card against your outer corner, angling it at a 45-degree angle. Then with your liner, use your card as your ruler for your winged tip.
Step 3: Using short… See how »
Posted by Total Beauty on 02/08/12 at 10:08AM
This week, "Mirror, Mirror" actress Lily Collins made "news" when she revealed that she'd once tried to pluck her signature bushy eyebrows into oblivion. "It used to bother me -- having bigger, fuller brows," the 22-year-old British actress reveals in this month's "Seventeen" magazine cover story. "I even plucked them once so I'd fit in, but I hated them and couldn't wait for them to grow back."
Smart move. Big brows are back in a way that we haven't seen since Brooke Shields didn't let anything come between her and her Calvins. But, what are those of us with anemic, barely-there brows supposed to do?
Sure, you can pencil in your thin brows -- but that can get tricky (and leave you looking like an Angry Bird). A better bet might be to try one of the (many) brow-enhancing serums… See more »
Posted by Total Beauty on 02/07/12 at 12:01PM
Since debuting in 1985, MAC (see Make-up Artist Cosmetics) has been known for its attention-grabbing colors, application techniques, and out-of-the-box philanthropic efforts. It should come as no surprise then, that the cosmetic giant is prepping to once again grab headlines and turn heads with the plans for its New York City store.
As The New York Observer reports, MAC is currently in talks to take over Elizabeth Arden's hallowed residence on ritzy Fifth Avenue at 54th street. The deal, if it comes to fruition, would see the makeup retailer pay the highest ever price per square foot in Manhattan real estate -- a whopping $3,000 per. And, at 1,400 square feet, the proposed store site would clock a cool $4.2 million in rent each year. What's the big deal, it's nothing a few… See more »
Posted by Total Beauty on 02/06/12 at 06:56AM
Season after season hairstylists tell us that ponytails are going to be a huge trend. And we get it -- they're versatile, quick, and easy. But that doesn't mean we aren't bored. At least we were bored -- until the Golden Globes. While there were very few ponytails on the red carpet, Nicole Richie turned up wearing this "waterfall" version. The style was the handiwork of Suave Professionals stylist Jenny Cho, and it was modern, pretty, and the exact opposite of an I-just-came-from-the-gym ponytail.
Here's how to get the look:
Step 1: For maximum volume and height, start with a generous amount of dry shampoo like Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion Dry Shampoo, $4.49. Spray it at your roots, concentrating on your crown, and brush it through.
Step 2: Create three top sections… See how »
Posted by Total Beauty on 02/02/12 at 09:00PM
Ask any dermatologist the secret to fighting the signs of aging and here's your answer: Get a solid eight hours of shut-eye a night. That's because your skin's natural repair process begins while you're sleeping.
But as you get older, your skin needs more than just sleep to repair itself. Enter new Active Cell Renewal Night Serum from bareMinerals Skincare.
It works with your skin's natural repair process to maximize cellular renewal, boost moisture, and improve elasticity. Or in non-beauty jargon terms: It helps skin look and feel younger so you can wake up looking better than you did before you crawled under the covers for the night. See product »
