March 2008

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Makeup Myth: No Mascara on Lower Lashes

Girls are told from a young age not to apply mascara to lower lashes for a multitude of reasons: “It’ll cast a shadow on your face”, “your makeup will look too heavy”, “it makes lower lashes look spidery and gross”. Not so! Using a quality mascara, lower lash mascara is usable in a number of [...]

Makeup Review: Milani Tinted Moisturizer

I love the idea of not having to ever wear foundation (even if it’s Chanel), so I’m naturally attracted to using a tinted moisturizer as a base for everyday. I’d tried Clinique City Block before and loved it, so I thought I might be able to cheat and nab the drugstore version. I bought it [...]

Virtual Makeover: Mary-Kate Olsen

You asked and we delivered - more virtual makeovers! Today we’re going to give Mary Kate Olsen a little look revival. MK’s a beautiful girl, but her style makes her look older and too undone. Here’s what we did:
 

Warmer colors. Mary-Kate’s hair and makeup colors made her look washed out, so we added golden and [...]

How To: Style a Ballerina Bun

A full ballerina-style bun is a perfect hairstyle for nearly any occasion - prom, your wedding or just a weekend shopping trip. Here’s how to style it yourself so you get a full, thick bun:
1. Pull your dry hair back into a low ponytail. Use a little Frizz-Ease or Garnier Sleek n’ Shine to tame [...]

Review: Revlon Colorist Expert Color and Glaze

Why do I constantly switch haircolor products? I’m perfectly happy with the color I got a couple of weeks ago. Well, I know why - because I’m obsessed with trying new things and reviewing them for you, that’s why. Revlon Colorist was the flavor of the day, and here’s the rundown:
I’ve tried a lot of [...]

(Political) Look We Love: Chelsea Clinton

 

Wow! Chelsea Clinton beat me to the Virtual Makeover punch. (Guess she heard about my site. I’m not surprised, since we run in the same circles and all. Condoleezza and I are tight.) If you haven’t seen her lately, check out the picture above. She got that kinky hair straightened and it’s done wonders for [...]

Lancome Definicils High Definition Mascara

lengthening: 5/5
Length is definitely this mascara’s greatest asset. My lashes poked my browbone (I love that).
separating: 5/5
Excellent. This mascara found all of my teeny blond lashes and coated them individually, making them stand out.

Beauty, Defined: Titanium Dioxide

ti·tan·i·um di·ox·ide (tieTAINeeum diOXide) n. An ingredient in many mineral makeup and skincare products that is a naturally mined mineral considered to be a very effective sunscreen. It protects skin from sun damage by reflecting the sun’s rays. Its light reflecting qualities are only surpassed by diamonds! It also offers full coverage and helps [...]