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Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara Giveaway
I’m running a Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara Giveaway on my YouTube Cahnnel! Talking Makeup is giving away FREE Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascaras to 5 Lucky winners! Watch it here:
Rules:
1. You must be a U.S. resident & Canada.
2. You must be Talking Makeup’s YouTube Channel subscriber.
3. Must leave a comment.
4. Winners will be picked at random.
I will pick 5 lucky viewers at random next Friday : 3/6/09.
What are you waiting for?:) Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara can be yours!
Givenchy Spring 2009 Makeup Collection
On my recent trip to New York City, I had breakfast with Givenchy! Yes, Givenchy, sounds a bit like ‘breakfast at Tiffany’s’ right? Needless to say, that day changed my life. I know, I’m a bit over dramatic, but it’s true. If you had the opportunity to meet and hear Givenchy’s Le Makeup Artistic Director Nicolas Degennes I’m sure you too would fall in love…with Givenchy, with makeup, beauty, and being a woman.
Nicolas Degennes presented us with Givenchy’s Spring 2009 Makeup Collection or the Maharani Spring 2009 Collection and walked with us through his inspiration journey when creating this beautiful collection. Which in case was India.
Nicolas’ philosophy about makeup and beauty is all about freedom. The freedom to express yourself with makeup and be what you want to be, and the freedom to play with makeup. He told us many times at the meeting to please touch the makeup, feel it, don’t be afraid to play with it and make it your own!
I’m wearing Givenchy today: Prismissime – 22 Maharani Apricots. Shade #5 from left to right on my eye lid and a bit on my crease, and shade #1 from left on my brow-bone and inner corner.
I’ve lined eye lids with one of the best eye pencils I’ve ever tried, Magic Kajal Eye Pencil! It is rich in pigment, glides on easily on skin, and lasts all day. Really, you have to try this! Nicholas Degennes told us at the meeting that in India both men and women wear an eye liner such as the Magic Kajal Eye Pencil to protect them from the sun!
MAC Makeup Eye Liner Application Backstage at Vivienne Tam
I took this short video backstage at Vivenne Tam during New Fashion Week Fall 2009. Makeup was done by MAC Cosmetics and hair by Nexxus. The video is called: MAC Makeup Eye Liner Application Backstage at Vivienne Tam. A makeup artist applies MAC eye liner on a model. Next time I should try to make the video a bit longer.
Makeup: The Foundation You Can’t Live Without
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One of these 14 crowd pleasers could give your skin a flawless finish — sans airbrush experts
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 We’ve heard complaints about foundation ranging from too heavy and drying to too light and oily, not to mention “too few shades” and “too expensive.” So we’ve gathered the foundations that garnered praise from TotalBeauty.com members. |
Get The Makeup Look: Terri Seymour at Elton John Oscar Party 2009
Terri Seymour (left) with ex-boyfriend Simon Cowell of American Idol.
Face: “I started with Hourglass Fluid Veil Foundation then used Photo-op undereye brightener by Smashbox under the eyes to brighten and topped that with Powderflage concealer by Benefit. I finished her base with Hourglass Invisible Veil Powder dusted lightly all over.”
London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2009 : MAC Makeup Looks
Here are some of the MAC Cosmetics makeup look for London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2009:
DESIGNER: Giles
ARTIST: Miranda Joyce
“The collection is quite structured so I wanted the look a bit undone-that’s why we purposely smudged the lip a little bit. It’s a true bright matt-ish red but patted on so you get this soft, sexy, mouth.”-Miranda Joyce.
Eyes: Clear brow set-combed through brows. Plushblack Plushlash mascara-applied lightly to top lashes.
Skin: Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation-blended into the skin. Prep+Prime Loose-Applied to set foundation. Luna Cream Colour Base-Blended as a sheer highlight onto the inner corners of the eyes, bridge of nose, forehead and wrapped around tops of cheek bones to accentuate the nudity of the face.
Get The Look:Uma Thurman & Kerry Washington
Giorgio Armani Beauty’s TIM QUINN on Oscar Beauty!
Giorgio Armani Beauty’s Celebrity Makeup Artist and National Artistic Director, Tim Quinn, had the stars dazzling throughout Oscar weekend – in particular Kerry Washington and Uma Thurman.
Tim Quinn kicked off Oscar weekend by creating a fresh and youthful look for Kerry Washington that reflected the laid-back attitude of the Independent Spirit Awards, at which she was presenting later that day.
Tim Quinn began by sweeping Luminous Silk Foundation n°9 across her face to smooth out her complexion, but allow it to remain luminous throughout the day.
YSL Matt Touch Compact Foundation
YSL launches Matt Touch Compact Foundation: Matt Touch Compact Foundation’s ultra soft and comfortable texture gives your complexion a flawless and long-lasting matteness thanks its oil-regulating power and its anti-shine powder. The texture of your skin is refined and it stays fresh for hours.
10 shades are available, making sure you’ll find the right one for your skin. Your skin stay protected from the sun by the SPF20. And the golden box is beautiful, with the sponge applicator stored in a hidden compartment.
Available for $57 on YSL Beaute website!
Taylor Momsen Wears NARS at Marchesa and Anna Sui
Taylor Momsen was spotted at Marchesa and Anna Sui’s A/W 2009 shows wearing NARS Cosmetics.
Taylor Momsen portrays the character Jenny Humphrey on The CW television series Gossip Girl.
“Taylor wanted a smoky, strong eye – her signature look,” said NARS Makeup Artist Sharon Brown. “I used Black Moon Eyeliner Pencil to rim her eyes and smudge over the entire lid.”
…Blue shadow was layered for a pop of color. Finally, Cyprus, a bronze shadow with shimmer, was added for a flawless transition into her next outfit.
“She was wearing a beautiful dress with copper accents later that night so I wanted the look to work well into the evening.” With the eyes as the focus, the cheeks were kept soft and highlighted, and the lips were delicately glossed with a new sheer pink grapefruit shade for spring.
Below is Sharon’s step-by-step to recreate Taylor’s look:
Top 3 Nail Polish Looks by Talking Makeup
Talking Makeup’s top nail polish looks for the week are: MAC Hello Kitty On The Prawl, which I’ve received so many compliments by fashionista friends during New York Fashion Week Fall 2009. You are one step ahead with fashion with this one!
Hello Kitty Nail Lacquer in On The Prawl: Light creamy grey, $11.
From OPI’s new South Beach Nail Collection Feeling Hot Hot Hot! The best bright pink nail polish I’ve seen without looking too tacky! A must-have shade for the upcoming summer months, or if you happen to stop by Miami Beach, well of course:)
OPI South Beach Nail Collection Feeling Hot Hot Hot!