February 2008

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Lohan Does Photo Shoot, Forgets Top, Makeup

As reported on Egotastic today, Lindsay Lohan has recreated the last nude photo shoot of Marilyn Monroe for New York Magazine. I guess someone, somewhere told her this was a good idea (and that someone probably works for New York Magazine). I’ve added a sample of the attention-hoin’ pics to this post, chosen for its [...]

How To: Style a French Twist

“French twist” is a catch-all term for an easy and adaptable type of updo. The basic French twist can be modified into any number of updo hairstyles - but it’s beautiful all on its own! This is a great choice for a prom or wedding hairstyle, and if you’re brave and can do anything with [...]

Review: Philosophy When Hope Is Not Enough Kit

Ever since we turned twelve and our faces went haywire with oil and blemishes, skincare has been complicated for us women. Should you use astringent? What if you have dry skin? What age should you begin moisturizing? Should you moisturize all over? Luckily, Philosophy, the hippest name in skin care, has one easy solution [...]

Maybelline Mineral Power Debuts On Lipstick Jungle

Did you guys catch this week’s episode of Lipstick Jungle? They plugged Maybelline’s new Mineral Power makeup line endlessly! In addition to the twelve hundred commercials, there was even a “how to” (read: ad) at the end of the show on how to apply makeup to look like Nico Reilly (the character played by Kim [...]

Review: Clairol Perfect 10 Permanent Hair Color

I abuse my hair like crazy. I blow-dry and flat-iron daily, and color it light blonde at home myself about once a month. So I’m probably not the best spokesperson for healthy color - but I am most likely the best person to talk to if you’re buying home color. Last night I tried Clairol’s [...]

Makeup Review: Lancome Color Design Sensational Effects Eyeshadow

I love these shadows! I got this Lancome palette as a gift with purchase with the shades Latte (off-white), Suntouched (beige-gold), Designer (shiny olive green) and Lezard (deep brown). The Latte and Lezard are matte, while Suntouched and Designer are shimmery (they call the Designer shade “metallic”). The eyeshadows feel silky and luxe to apply, [...]

Virtual Makeover: Heidi Montag

I normally applaud celebrities who are honest about getting boob jobs, lip injections, or any cosmetic enhancement surgery in general. As well, I don’t have anything against blondes with bosoms because well, I am one. That being said, I don’t really think getting three procedures before you’re 25 is a good idea for anyone. (And [...]

Makeup Review: CoverGirl Clean Pressed Powder

What exactly is my problem, girls? Do I just not like money, skin that looks good, and/or happiness? I purchased yet another Cover Girl product, apparently having been given a concussion by the last one. I bought it in Creamy Beige #250, which should have been named Chalky Crap #Don’tbuyme. This pressed powder is as [...]

Makeup Review: Maybelline Dream Mousse Cream Blush

It’s tough to find a great blush, and tougher to find one that looks natural on you. I got lucky and found one that flatters the bejeezus out of me for seven dollars. Maybelline Dream Mousse is a long-lasting creme blush that feels soft to apply and blends seamlessly into skin with a subtle glowy [...]

Makeup Myth: Hypoallergenic

Hypoallergenic cosmetics are makeup products that the manufacturers and/or their marketing teams claim produce fewer allergic reactions than other cosmetic products. Tons of makeup products advertise that they’re hypoallergenic, and they’re right - all products available on the retail market in the US are FDA-approved and thus have less substances in them that will cause [...]