Category Archives: Beauty Trends
By May | January 21, 2009
To see what’s happening in beauty trends, the wisest (and most obvious) place to look is the runway and the collections coming down it.
It was clear the the fashion set that sequins were going to be huge last autumn-winter ‘09 and into the holiday season — those who have fallen for those glittery, shimmery little [...]
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By May | January 13, 2009
Every woman at some point in her life — especially when those crow’s feet start getting rather prominent — wishes she could have a big gulp from a fountain of youth.
She’d travel far and wide in five-inch stilettos if necessary.
This said fountain of youth may no longer be just a myth, ladies.
Okay, well, it may [...]
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In the world of perfumes, there are the obvious classics: Chanel No.5, Angel by Thierry Mugler, Shalimar by Guerlain, Miss Dior by Christian Dior, Opium by Yves Saint Laurent, Amarige de Givenchy by Givenchy and Obsession by Calvin Klein.
The only thing wrong with spritzing on a classic is that millions of other women are doing [...]
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Lauren “LC” Conrad brought dark blue and black polish to the forefront. Rihanna bit back by wearing neon yellow and other brights. Now Gwyneth Paltrow — who made the six-inch stiletto and the mini her red carpet staples last year (omigod, can’t believe it’s already next year) — is sporting gray on her nails.
Would you [...]
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By May | December 18, 2008
 I swear the biggest reasons that one of the popular girls in my high school was popular was because of her perfectly angled cat’s-eye, drawn on daily with liquid liner.
I’ll admit, she looked great, but the liquid liner was a little too dramatic for my liking.
Fast forward years later to now, when thoughts of cat’s-eye makeup effects for the holidays and New Year’s Eve seem like a really, really good idea.
Thanks to POP Beauty’s Cat Eyes Automatic Pencil (which was a gift!), I can give myself the look in a less dramatic way because the brand’s pencil is a easy-to-draw-on kohl, not steadfast liquid, so if you make a big boo-boo of a mistake, it’s quite easily fixable. Plus, these angled pencils give you more control over how high or long you want that cat-eye.
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By May | December 3, 2008
 When it comes to color, Pantone usually has the final say.
It appears the color of the year for 2009 is mimosa, as in not the alcoholic beverage preferred by ladies that brunch, but an orange-hued yellow bright enough to sear a cornea.
Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, says, “The colour yellow exemplifies the warmth and nurturing quality of the sun, properties we as humans are naturally drawn to for reassurance. Mimosa also speaks to enlightenment, as it is a hue that sparks imagination and innovation.”
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By May | December 2, 2008
 Back in the day, my mother would have quite possibly disowned me if I ever came home with a blazing tattoo.
Now that I’m in my mid-late twenties, it turns out my mother’s dislike for ink art was pretty sound because getting inked wouldn’t have been my thing, but it doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate needled designs on the bodies of others.
Like Kat Von D.
Also posted in Brands, Celebrities, Industry Favorites, New Product, Obsessions, Product Reviews | Tagged beauty, beauty brands, beauty collaboration, beauty cosmetics, best makeup products, celebrity collaborations, celebrity cosmetics, celebrity look, celebrity makeup style, celebrity makeup tips, celebrity makeup trends, cosmetics, Kat Von D, L.A. Ink, makeup products, Miami Ink, new cosmetics, reality television, reality television star
By May | November 10, 2008
 The other day, someone put the fear in me when it comes to deodorants and antiperspirants by mentioning the potential cancer-causing chemicals harboring within them.
It’s something I had never stopped to think about, having been a stick and gel user for the past, oh, 14 or 15 years of my life.
Looking at the back of my current antipersirpant — Speedstick Gel 24/7 in Fresh Rush (I’ve never been one for the girly scents) — I realized any label that reads “If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away” should set off major red flags.
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By May | November 7, 2008
 A few weeks ago, I posted that cosmetics company Uslu Airlines — founded by makeup artist Feride Uslu — was getting ready to collaborate with worldwide DJs (think Ed Banger and Rolleryboys) on a club-influenced range of nail polish.
Now comes word of Uslu Airlines’ second-round nail color collabo with German-born designer Bernard Willhelm, who is an industry favorite, having worked under iconic designers like Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood.
The Uslu Airlines x Bernard Willhelm line, based on common airport destinations and hues from Willhelm’s current collection, dropped at OAK in New York recently.
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By May | November 4, 2008
 Magazines and runways used to be the number one way to spot fashion and beauty trends, but in this 2.0 digital and media age, things have shifted.
Blogs (The Sartorialist, Facehunter, Fashion Toast), video clips via web (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) and television shows (The O.C., Gossip Girl, 90210) are at the forefront of trendspotting, with bloggers and small screen stars getting to sport product, labels, color palettes and accessories firsthand before they hit the regular consuming masses.
Also posted in Around The Water Cooler, Beauty Bits, Celebrities, Industry Scoops, Limited Editions, Nails, New Product, Obsessions | Tagged Beverly Hills 90210, collection, color, lacquer, limited-edition, makeup, manicure, nail, nail polish, Nails, OPI, shades, Silver, small screen, television, television shows, trends, trendspotting
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