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Saturday, December 4, 2010

Smell like Beyonce,,, again!!







Heat Rush is said to be a daytime variation on the “overtly sexy” ‘BeyoncĂ© Heat’ fragrance which launched earlier this year. Heat Rush is developed by perfumer Honorine Blanc and features passion fruit sorbet, blood orange, cherry, yellow tiger orchid, mango blossom, hibiscus, teak wood, honey amber and Rio sunset musk.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Extension Tips from the Pros!




• You want the look to be seamless, so consider your hair type and cut: Bumble and bumble stylist Jimmy Paul, who creates looks for runway shows and editorial shoots, recommends temporary glue-in extensions for fine hair "because clips can be bulky and noticeable, however these may require some help from a stylist to put in. For thicker or coarser hair types, clip-in extensions are a perfect option, and much easier to put in on your own."

• "Add some curl or wave to your hair to help blend the line between your natural hair and the extensions, making it appear more natural," says Jenna Rabideau of Halo Salon and Color Lab.

• Always buy human hair extensions or synthetic ones that can be heat-styled. "Extensions labeled kankelon or modacrylic are synthetic and cannot be styled with a hot tool of any kind. They will melt into a mess that you will never get off of your expensive flat iron or curling iron," says Rabideau.

• "Bring your extensions to your stylist before wearing, so they can trim them to match the shape of your haircut. And make sure you get a proper match in color, texture, and density for your hair," says Paul.

• Rabideau recommends washing your extensions infrequently with a mild shampoo and detangling conditioner and rinsing in the direction they should fall. Comb out and allow to air dry flat. Then you can flat iron and they can be put away in the box they were purchased in. Don't bunch them up or allow them to dry without combing.

• Pre-style your own hair, then add extensions, and always finish with hairspray

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Contour like Trina!


I have to say Ms Trina looks amazing in this shot!!! The makeup artist did the damn thang! Here's how to get this look!

The main idea behind contouring is to use darker shades to recede certain areas of the face and lighter ones to highlight others. When using contours and highlights, the general notion is to transform the face into the “ideal” shapes—almond for the eyes and oval for the face. The reason these are considered ideal is based on their symmetry. So basically if you have a rounder face, you’ll use contours on the more round areas and highlights to bring out high points like the cheekbones and bridge of the nose.

To get a contour look, gather the following:
* A stick foundation or concealer that matches your skin tone
* A stick foundation, matte blush, concealer, etc. that is 2-3 shades darker than your skin tone
* A stick foundation, matte blush, concealer, etc. that is 2-3 shades lighter than your skin tone
* A shimmery eyeshadow that’s about the same shade as your skin tone
* A very light shimmery eyeshadow that’s 2-3 shades lighter than your skin tone
* A matte eyeshadow about 2-3 shades darker than your skin tone
* A dark eyeliner
* Peach blush
* Nude lip color

Eyes:
Use the lighter foundation stick or concealer under the brow bone to create a more natural looking brow highlight. Be sure to blend with a concealer brush or the edge of a makeup wedge so there are no harsh lines. Apply the darker contour shade in the crease using a fluffy eyeshadow brush and a back and forth sweeping motion—almost like a windshield wiper. Dot the lighter shimmery eyeshadow in the corners of the eyes and if you wish under the bottom lash line using a pencil brush like MAC 219. Then apply the shimmery eyeshadow close to your skin tone on the bottom portion of the lid and gently blend being careful not to leave harsh lines but also not “muddying” the area where two colors meet. Line the eyes and apply mascara.

Cheeks:
Using the lighter foundation stick or concealer apply along the tops of the cheekbones. Make a “fish face” to find the hollows of your cheeks and using a fluffy angled brush apply the darker shade. Apply a peach blush (looks great on all shades of brown) to the apples of the cheeks and then carefully blend so there are no harsh lines but again being careful not to “muddy” the area where two colors meet.

Face:
Decide which areas of your face need to recede (normally the perimeter of the face and jaw line) and take a large fluffy blush and dust the darker makeup shade along this area.

The most important part of this? Practice, practice, practice. On a lazy Saturday afternoon, look yourself in a well-lit bathroom and get to it. Check out your using natural daylight or by snapping a few pics.