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Fall 2008

Fall 2008: Embracing the Dark Lip Trend, Part 2

Bobbi Brown

Last week, I started this series on dark lip colors that are actually wearable for fall. This week continues with another 8 photographs of lipsticks and glosses. I’m focusing on more neutral, brown-toned colors this week. And here’s the list… Topping my list this week, is an incredible lip gloss by Bobbi Brown in Aubergine. [...]

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3CC co-founder provides expert makeup tips for Fall 2008

Chad Hayduk, co-founder Three Custom Color, photo copyright of Three Custom Color cosmetics

I recently had the chance to interview one of Three Custom Color’s co-founders and famed makeup artist (with 20 years experience!!), Chad. He’s here to help us sort through the trends this fall, how to make them less intimidating, and even provide some color tips for different skin tones. BB: The runways and fashion magazines [...]

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Fall 2008: Charcoal Eyeshadow Look by tarte

Charcoal eyeshadow tarte

Here’s the third look in the series of tarte cosmetic’s new looks for Fall 2008. Previous looks include a bronze look for daytime and a bronze look for night. Using the all-over eyeshadow brush, apply a wash of the shimmery pale pink shadow from the lashline to the crease. Blend the gold-tinged purple into the [...]

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Fall 2008: Embracing the Dark Lip Trend, Part 1

NARS

By now, you’ve probably heard of the fall trend for lip color… DARK. The darker, the better. Runways and fashion magazines show models sporting black lips. While it’s flattering on them, us mere mortals would have a difficult time pulling it off. To help with the dilemma, I sat down with a multitude of lipsticks, [...]

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Fall 2008: Nightime Bronze Eye Look by tarte

Bronze nightime eyeshadow look

Last Tuesday, I showed you a daytime fall look, and here’s the counterpart for night time wear. All the colors and products mentioned are by tarte cosmetics, but you can certainly adapt this look with your own colors. Apply the rich brown with gold shimmer from the lash line to the crease using the all-over [...]

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Fall 2008: Bronze Daytime Look from tarte

Bronze Daytime Eyeshadow Look

Here’s the first of four new looks for Fall 2008 from tarte cosmetics. While the steps focus on their fall colors and palettes, you could certainly create a similar look with shades/colors you have in your makeup bag. Using an eyeshadow brush, apply a wash of shimmery dusty lilac eyeshadow from lash line to the [...]

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Lancome’s Fall Collection

Lancome

Can you believe the fall makeup collections are coming out already? Yeah, me neither. But that time is upon us. Here’s a preview of Lancome’s collection for Fall 2008. Lancôme’s fall color collection, Maharani Jewels, hits stores this month. The collection pays homage to India and is a reflection of the country’s alluring colors and [...]

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Everyday Makeup Tips

Bionic

A few tips to tickle our memories on makeup… Everyday Makeup Tips to Remember When you choose a “look” for your face, make sure it’s complimentary to your outfit. Mod makeup? Try an abstract-printed top. Sultry, Hollywood-bombshell lips and eyes? Try on a classic, flowing dress in a rich color for size. Applying thick black [...]

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