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Straight From Paris: Lancôme’s Declaring Indigo Fall Color Collection
This morning in Paris, the Lancôme makeup team unveiled their Fall 2009 color collection, Declaring Indigo. Created by Lancôme artistic director for makeup Aaron De Mey, this collection celebrates Paris in all its vibrancy. Aaron chose shades that represent the glamour, the energy and the passion of Paris—indigo blue, bright red and luxurious gold.
Lancôme debuted a few key shades during New York Fashion Week Fall 2009. At Chris Benz, all three Lancôme Le Vernis nail colors were showcased: Golden Audacity, Indigo Paris and Rouge Liberty. Lancôme spokesmodel Daria Werbowy is the face of the collection. She was photographed by Mario Sorrenti for the ad.
Declaring Indigo will be available for sale starting in August, but Nordstrom has a limited-edition Declaring Indigo brush-and-makeup bag set available for pre-order now. You might have seen this in the new issue of W magazine with Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Willis on the cover.
Product Review: L’Oreal HIP Kohl Eyeliner
Talking Makeup’s lovely intern Meryl, put L’Oreal HIP Kohl Eyeliner in Kohl Navy and L’Oreal HIP Kohl Eyeliner in Gold Kohl to the test.
Meryl, Talking Makeup’s intern
Here is Meryl’s L’Oreal HIP Kohl Eyeliner in Kohl Navy and L’Oreal HIP Kohl Eyeliner in Gold Kohl review: The applicator is a stiff felt tip which applies the loose pigment stored in the jar. Thanks to the rich pigmentation, these actually stay put really well. The colors I tried were Navy Kohl, and Gold Kohl which were extremely wearable and in style for the summer season. I liked the gold color for inner eye highlighting. I used the navy to create the smoky navy blue eyes.
These are my Pros and Cons about the product. Pros- Very easy to apply, highly pigmented rich in color and vibrant! Cons- Since it’s a loose powder on a felt tip, it could be slightly messy and flaky. Just remember to tap the eyeliner over the sink to release the excess before application. Overall it gave me a shimmery summer smoky eyes!
Celebrity Makeup Artist Jackie Sanchez Interview with Marta Walsh
Celebrity Makeup Artist Jackie Sanchez does make up for Tyra Banks, Alek Wek and Kimora Lee.
In this interview, Jackie Sanchez talks to Marta Walsh about her first breaks as a makeup artist, makeup philosophy, working with supermodel Alek Wek and tips to getting her look, what can we find in her makeup bag, and future plans.
Jackie Sanchez
Marta Walsh: When did your fascination with makeup begin?
Jackie Sanchez: When I was 10 years old my brother got me a makeup kit called Scandia. It had eyeshadow, blush, lipstick, mascara, the works. I still remember opening that first box full of lipsticks!
MW: How did you get your first big break as a makeup artist?
JS: There are so many exciting times that I can remember. I would have to say working with legendary author Toni Morrison opened many doors for me. Traveling with her, accompanying her on book tours, meeting the television elite such as Katie Couric, Diane Sawyer, and Charlie Rose, has been so exciting.
MW: What is your makeup philosophy?
JS: I definitely believe in “less is more”. If you have nice skin why cover it up with heavy foundation and powder. Makeup should enhance your beauty.
Estée Lauder Sensuous Gold Signature Eyeshadow Quad:Golden Glamour
Estée Lauder Sensuous Gold Signature Eyeshadow Quad is a limited-edition compact opens to reveal sensuous shades with a hammered-gold design. The four expertly matched colors work together for maximum effect. Silky, microfine powder glides on freely, blends seamlessly. Lasts all day, color-true and crease-free, $35.
Marta Walsh’s favoite Estée Lauder Sensuous Gold Signature Eyeshadow Quad shade is Rose Gold.
Dior Escale à Portofino Eau de Toilette Spray:The Classic
Dior sweeps your senses away to the sunny Mediterranean this summer. A lush combination of Dior’s most delicious notes, the fruits and flowers of Italy and the brio of golden Portofino. A glorious experience of fresh top notes of bergamot and citron, tempting middle notes of almond and orange blossom, and base notes of cool cypress essence. SRP: $65 for 2.5 oz. $85 for 4.2 oz.
Available at www.nordstrom.com
Enter to WIN Philosophy When Hope Is Not Enough Body Lotion & Scrub!
Enter to WIN Philosophy When Hope Is Not Enough Body Lotion & Scrub!
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Get The Look:Jennifer Lopez Daytime Bardot Beauty
If you haven’t visited Troy Jensen’s website yet you are missing out on some of the best kept Hollywood makeup tips and tricks! Troy Jensen does makeup for celebrites like: Kim Kardashian, Kendra Wilkinson, Melanie B, Nicole Scherzinger, Rachel McAdams and more.
Troy Jensen did the makeup for Jennifer Lopez in image below & shares his experience: “I finally got to work with one of my favorite beauties, Jennifer Lopez. I’m a fan of her music, movies, and her stunning beauty. I got her ready for my friend Andrea Lieberman’s launch of her new clothing line collection A.L.C. at Barney’s New York in Beverly Hills. Andrea asked if I would be so kind to glam Jennifer for her event. I responded with a “Hell yeah!”
Troy Jensen used Dior makeup to get her daytime Bardot beauty look. Click image below to enlarge!
MAC Lady Bug Lipstick and MAC Lip Brush 316 GIVEAWAY
Enter to WIN MAC Lady Bug Lipstick and MAC Lip Brush 316!
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MAC Style Warrior:Eyeshadow Bright Future, Lustre Drops Pink Rebel, Lipglass Gold Rebel GIVEAWAY
Enter to WIN items from MAC Style Warrior: Eyeshadow Bright Future, Lustre Drops Pink Rebel, Lipglass Gold Rebel.
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Lancôme and the 2009 CFDA Awards:Lake Bell, Arlenis Sosa
Lancôme national makeup artist Tarek Abbas is Arlenis Sosa’s go-to makeup artist so it’s no surprise that he created the look for Arlenis on Monday evening.
Arlenis Sosa (left)
To create a polished complexion, Tarek applied Arlenis Sosa’s and then added a touch of color to her cheeks using Color Design Cream Blush in Chic Cassis. To define her eyes, he used Le Crayon Khôl in Black Ebony on the lower lash line and applied Artliner in Noir to the upper lash line starting at the outer corner. Tarek wanted to give Arlenis a soft, shiny pout so he lined her lips with Le Lipstique in Sheer Chocolate, applied Le Rouge Absolu in Bordeaux and finished with a touch of Juicy Tubes in Dreamsicle.
Celebrity makeup artist Dara Klein created the look for actress Lake Bell.
Lake Bell