Beauty 911
When it comes to holiday makeup, it’s all about glitz and glamour, so opt for eye makeup with lots of sparkle 'n' shine.
From silver glitter to gold mascara, we’ve found some holiday-worthy goodies to make your pretty peepers dazzle at your next party!
Go completely eye-catching with full-on glitter. Add a touch on top of
any shadow. Plus, you could use a dab on top of gloss, on your
shoulders or in your hair.
You don’t have to stick with metallics to go glittery this season.
Look for colorful, sparkle-infused cream shadows to amp up eyes in a
flash. Or, rock just the glitter liner for a hint of glam. Line just
the inner rim of the eye for a more subtle look. Pop on some mascara,
and keep your lips neutral.
Go for the gold…on your lashes that is! Perfect for any party,
gold-flecked mascara can really make your eyes shine. Layer gold
mascara over your regular black, or sweep the color just across the
tips of your lashes. For a high drama effect, wear the shade from root
to tip.
Don’t wanna go for ultra-fierce sparkles? A shimmery shadow is more
low-key, but just as pretty. This navy hue is way trendy as a thick
liner, or subtly swept across your lids.
-Claudia Notarangelo
BY CAITLIN R. ON 11/13/2009 7:00:00 AM 114 COMMENTS
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Right now, we’re totally into twinkling eyes. “Cool, jewel-toned shades are some of this season’s hottest looks,” says celeb makeup artist Anthony Vesnaver.
Here’s how to get ice-princess eyes at home.
Grab a starry shade. “Bright, luminous colors are great for any eye shape as they open the eye, not close it down like a dark smokey eye would,” he shares. Got dark skin? Go with pale silver or moss green. Medium tones should go for gold or shimmery pink. Fair girls shine in icy lilac or blues.
Start at the bottom. Use a thick eye pencil or a shadow brush to line the lower rid of your eye. The line should start lighter at the inner corner and get darker as you work your way out. Extend out beyond the corner slightly.
Top it off. For nights, apply the same shadow up to your brow bone (keep it more subdued for day). “This look is sophisticated and chic,” Anthony swears. For day, just apply it up to the crease. Your lids will wind up with a glam, watercolor effect. Hint: Use a Q-tip with makeup remover to fix mistakes.
Our sparkly faves…
-Katie Abbondanza
BY CAITLIN R. ON 10/16/2009 12:20:00 PM 145 COMMENTS
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What is the best way to apply makeup so you don’t have to touch-up at school?
We totally feel ya on this one, sistah. Melty mascara, half-gone lip gloss, sloppy eyeshadow and chipping digits are SO last year. Here's our checklist for your best touch-up-free back-to-school makeup bag.
Waterproof Liner
We get you—nothing’s worse than looking into the bathroom mirror after third period, realizing your eyeliner is smudged...and having a, “How long has THAT been there?” moment. We love waterproof liners, ‘cause they totally stay put.
Great Gloss
As for your lips, look for a gloss that’s got color on one side and a sealer on the other. After you apply, let the gloss dry (don’t smush you lips together). Then, brush on a layer of the top coat. Toss it in your purse for post-lunch touch-ups.
Prep With a Primer
To avoid eyeshadow that evaporates, prep your lids with a primer. This will help keep shadow in place for hours.
Nail It Down
To make your mani last longer (‘cause, um, you def CAN’T redo your nails in English), slick on a base coat before you paint your nails. It’ll keep your polish from chipping, big time.
-Megan Parker
BY CAITLIN R. ON 8/13/2009 7:00:00 AM 285 COMMENTS
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I always have ugly dark circles under my eyes. What can I do to get rid of them?!
You're not alone, sistah. A lot of us suffer from those pesky dark circles. Sometimes it's hereditary, other times it can be caused by allergies, lack of sleep or vitamin deficiencies. Fortunately, there's a lot you can do to make them less noticeable or, in some cases, disappear completely!
1. Be healthy! Make sure you're keeping totally hydrated and eating healthy foods. Drinking lots of water will help improve blood circulation and, in turn, make those dark circles not so dark. And getting all the vitamins and nutrients your body needs is important to improving skin. So make sure you're eating your fruits and veggies!
2. Avoid salt. While consuming some salt is OK, eating it in excess can be unhealthy. Too much salt can also be detrimental to your circulation, making your veins appear purple-ish under your skin. Salt is in a lot of prepared foods (and at restaurants) so eating nutritious goodies is key.
3. Don't rub. Stop rubbing those eyes, girl! You could be causing skin irritation which means tiny capillaries just under your skin are breaking, leading to a li’l discoloration.
4. Get your beauty sleep! When you're sleep deprived, your skin appears paler, making dark spots stand out more. Make sure you're getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep a night. Not only will this help shoo away those dark circles, it'll also have you feeling energized and healthy.
5. Relax. Place cucumber slices or cool tea bags over your eyes for about 10 to 15 minutes once a day. Both have been proved to reduce puffiness and skin discoloration, and give your face an overall fresh feeling! Eye creams containing Vitamin K and retinol are also really helpful.
6. Cover them up! Still not getting better? Pick up an under eye concealer. We like this one by Physician’s Formula. Dust some mineral powder over it and go.
-Jess Hofmann
BY CAITLIN R. ON 7/30/2009 7:00:00 AM 182 COMMENTS
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