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Pantone Color Of The Year 2014 – Radiant Orchid
On Friday December 6th, Pantone, the global color authority, announced PANTONE® 18-3224 Radiant Orchid, as the color of the year for 2014. “While the 2013 color of the year, PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald,...
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Teen Makeup – How much is too much?
Your teen storms out of the room looking like a Goth vampire drag queen (think Taylor Momsen), heads to her bedroom and dramatically slams the door. You’re fuming about the overdone makeup on an...
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Makeup DIY – Turning Mistakes Into Must Haves
Be honest, how many of you have a drawer, bag or box filled with unused makeup that didn’t live up to your expectations? How often do you take out one of those items, look at it (shake your head) and...
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Understanding The Modern Metrosexual
I don’t normally address the grooming needs of guys in this blog. Sorry, my bad. But from what I see, there’s a lot of guys out there who desperately need some grooming guidance. Well, it’s time to...
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Makeup History – Origins of Lip Color
Makeup history sometimes reveals rather provocative information, like Mother Nature’s part in the origins of lip color. Are you intrigued yet? Mother Nature decided that part of the mating process of...
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Eyebrow Emergency
What’s an eyebrow emergency and how does it happen? Please allow me to share this scenario - So, you were feeling all DIY and decided to cancel your scheduled eyebrow shaping appointment. You start...
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Mineral Makeup – Fact vs Fiction
It’s time to cut through the marketing hype and separate fact from fiction about mineral makeup. Is it really good for you? Or is it simply too good to be true? FACT: Kevin has never been a mineral...
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Red Lips – A 21st Century Reboot
What never goes out of style? RED LIPS! They’re like your favorite little black dress, a timeless classic - and this classic is getting a 21st century reboot. Red lips have been reimagined and...
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Lorde Partners With MAC
The 17-year-old Kiwi singer Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor – better known as Lorde, not only has a fistful of hit records… she’s also got a color cosmetics mini-line debuting with MAC Cosmetics on...
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Adam Sandow Finds Your BeautyDNA
In early June Adam Sandow launches his website, BeautyDNA.com – Is this the future of personalized cosmetic shopping? “BeautyDNA is a game changer in that it will evolve how women discover beauty...
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Christian Louboutin Beauty
French footwear guru Christian Louboutin is taking his first steps into the beauty business with a range of uber-luxurious signature nail polishes housed in strikingly tall, spiky bottles.Priced at...
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Cosmetic Myth – Hypoallergenic Products
It’s time to blow the whistle on another cosmetic myth – the term HYPOALLERGENIC. Want to know what it really means when a cosmetic product makes a claim of being hypoallergenic? In a word –...
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CVS Unveils Makeup Academy (MUA) Cosmetics
CVS Pharmacy is diving into the masstige cosmetics market head first. In early August, the retailer will begin to roll out its a proprietary cosmetics line, called Makeup Academy (MUA) to the US...
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DIY Beauty Solutions – Part 1
Beauty basics do not have to break the bank. As a matter of fact, you can DIY (do it yourself) many solutions to basic beauty needs. Hydrating & Exfoliating Face Mask Cosmetic quandary: Your skin...
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DIY Beauty Solutions – Part 2
Can’t spend the day (or the $$$) at a spa but crave a beauty treatment? I have a “honey” of a DIY beauty solution that will sweeten your day! Throughout the centuries, legendary beauties have used...
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Makeup Myths
The internet and social media give us access to lots of information. Problem is, lots of it is mis-information. It’s time to separate fact from fiction and address some common makeup myths. How many...
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A Quick History Of Makeup
Throughout history, makeup has been used for everything from ceremonial rituals to beauty adornment…and a few other rather interesting reasons. I thought it would be fun to look back into makeup...
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Pantone Fashion Color Report – Spring 2015
The Pantone Fashion Color Report for Spring 2015 is an eclectic, ethereal mix of understated brights, pale pastels and nature-like neutrals. For Spring 2015 there is a move toward the cooler and...
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Mascara Evolves – Let’s Talk About Tubing
Mascara is one of the most basic steps in any beauty makeup application. Let’s talk about its evolution and the technology behind tubing mascara. Many makeup artists (including myself) advise, if...
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Makeup 101- Touch-Up Tips
Sometimes your makeup needs to go from faded to fabulous…FAST. These touch-up tips will help you pull it off flawlessly. Even the most carefully applied, longest lasting makeup will inevitably crumble...
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