·Get Katie Cassidy’s Look!

There’s something about Katie Cassidy that I am drawn to. She’s gorgeous! If you don’t know who she is, she plays Ella Simms, a smart and savvy, up-and-coming publicist who strives to reach the top at any cost, on the new Melrose Place. Her eyes are so stunning, and here are some of the key products you can use to achieve her look!

First things first, flawless skin! I would suggest Armani’s Lasting Silk UV SPF 20 Foundation. It’ a beautiful high resistance makeup that’s inspired by the extreme’s of a backstage environment, and provides 14-hour satin matte coverage without the feeling of wearing makeup. Tint the cheeks with Tarte’s Natural Beauty Cheek Stain. On the lid, use shadow’s from MAC Cosmetics like Ricepaper and Vanilla, and line the top of the lid with MAC’s Penultimate Pen Liner. Line the bottom water line with MAC’s Graphblack Technakohl Liner, and smudge Silver Ring shadow underneath the liner. If you’re going to use MAC’s Zoom Fast Black Lash, you MUST use a lash primer before-hand to get the perfect intense dramatic lashes! I suggest Clinique’s Lash Building Primer. Furthermore, to complete the look, a pretty peachy-pink lip, like Yves Saint Lauren’s Tender Peach Lipstick and Pure Peach Lipgloss. Voila!

Listening to: Iyaz – Replay

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·World AIDS Day!

It’s World AIDS Day! The MAC AIDS Fund is one of the largest funders of HIV/AIDS organizations and programs around the world. Established in 1994 by MAC Cosmetics, the MAC AIDS Fund supports men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS. 100% of the proceeds from MAC VIVA GLAM Lipsticks and Lipglass are donated to the Fund to support those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. The Fund is truly the heart and soul of MAC. With a total of seven shades of VIVA GLAM Lipstick and three shades of VIVA GLAM Lipglass now sold worldwide, MAC Cosmetics has raised over $150 million. For the cost of one VIVA GLAM Lipstick, a full day’s worth of nutritious meals can be provided for a person living with HIV/AIDS, delivered right to their door. Check out your local MAC Cosmetics and get your VIVA GLAM on!

Listening to: Lady GaGa – Speechless

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·MAC Cosmetics: VIVA La GaGa!

Lady GaGa, along with Cyndi Lauper, have both teamed up with MAC Cosmetics and have named the newest faces for the MAC AIDS Fund! I am so thrilled to hear this! The new campaign is called From Our Lips, and we are looking at the launch date being February 25^th, 2010! The two new products include VIVA GLAM GaGa Lipstick and VIVA GLAM Cyndi Lipstick, and will hit MAC’s shelves on March 18^th! A different approach than numbering each shade of VIVA GLAM Lipstick with a number. This is so exciting!

Viva Glam History: 100% of the selling price of a MAC VIVA GLAM Lipstick & Lipglass is donated to the MAC AIDS Fund. Established in 1994, the fund is set up to contribute to services and programs provided by organizations, and care for people infected and affected by HIV and AIDS.

Previous spokes models include: RuPaul, Liza Minelli, KD Lang, Lil’ Kim, Mary J Blige, Shirley Manson, Pamela Anderson, Missy Elliot, Dita Von Teese, Boy George, Christina Aguilera, Diana Ross, Elton John, Eve, Debby Harry, Lisa Marie Presley, & Fergie.

Listening to: White Town – Your Woman

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·Makeup Bag Must Haves!

Diorshow Black Out Mascara – This defining and lengthening mascara is intensified by über-black, kohl pigments. The formula glides on smoothly. I find, however, to get the perfect application it does take a little practice. It’s worth it! The extra-large brush completely enrobes your lashes with a thick veil of black velvet in one slick sweep. If you are a fan of very dramatic lashes or smokey eyes, Diorshow Black Out is your best friend!

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler – Achieve the perfect curl with the iconic Shu Uemura eyelash curler, the tool adored by professional makeup artists and celebrities world-wide. This is not just any eyelash curler, it is the best eyelash curler! Trust me, you’ll notice the difference! It is exclusively designed to curve and suit all eye shapes. It’s made out of stainless steel and ensures maximum precision since it’s got a rounded silicone rubber pad that allows the appropriate amount of pressure to curl lashes naturally.

MAC Penultimate Eye Liner – This liquid pen-style liner provides the ultimate precise, bold line in a rich, deep carbon black shade. I prefer this over liquid liner any day! It goes on fluidly, in one steady stroke, to style any fashion of eye line. It’s water resistant and has staying power! It’s almost like a little sharpie, you just draw your liner on. Definitely suggested for someone who doesn’t have a steady hand with a brush, or their liquid liner. I use my Penultimate liner basically everyday!

Listening to: Aerosmith – What it Takes

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·Halloween Face Charts From MAC Cosmetics!

Ace Of Hearts by MAC Artist: Regan Rabanal
Location: New York, NY, USA

Halloween is just around the corner! I came across some of the top Halloween looks and face charts created by MAC Artists worldwide, and voted monstrously fabulous by their peers. I found this posted on the MAC Cosmetics Fan Page on Facebook, so definitly check it out if you want to see all 21 of the looks and get inspired! Each chart contains a list of which MAC products were used and how-to’s. They are all amazing!

Listening to: Goo Goo Dolls – Iris

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·Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Collector Set!

For the upcoming holiday season, Make Up For Ever founder Dany Sanz has furthered the connection between fine art and makeup by releasing the Aqua Eyes Collector Set. A limited-edition set of 25 of the brand’s award-winning eyeliner pencils, which double as shadows when smudged, comes housed in a flat tin box reminiscent of the classic colored-pencil art class cases. Draw outside the lines accordingly!

Listening to: Led Zeppelin – That’s The Way

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·1940’s Glamour & Dita Von Teese!

Dita @ Christian Dior Pret A Porter show
Paris Fashion Week, October 2nd, 2009

Want the perfect Old Hollywood look? Look no further than one of my personal favorites, Dita Von Teese! Three of the most important products to complete this look are liquid liner, lashes, and red lipstick. Other products all from MAC Cosmetics to complete Dita’s look include Mineralize SPF15 Loose Powder, a satin blue-pink tone blush like Dame; for the eyes use Vapour shadow on the eyelid, and Copperplate shadow in the crease. Dita likes to use MAC’s Liquid Eye Liner on her lid. It’s your choice how thick or and how winged out you prefer your own liner, and either use no liner on the bottom or you can use a white eye khol pencil like Facinating to give the illusion of larger eyes. I would suggest a volumizing mascara like Zoomlash or Plush Lash depending on your own lashes, and then add false lashes like #21’s. Our look is almost completed, but first I do want to touch on eyebrow’s. Thick defined brows are currently a trend this fall, as they also are for the Pin Up look we are creating. Fill in your brows with a matte eyeshadow that is a shade or two darker than your own brows using an angle brush like the #208. And of course the final application is a classic red lip! Dita Von Teese’s favorite red lipstick from MAC is Russian Red. The Old Hollywood makeup effect is all about a matte lip. First, the trick is to outline your cupid’s bow in dramatic fashion like Pin Up girls and Hollywood starlets used to do. Use a similar coloured lip pencil, like Redd Lip Pencil, to achieve this. For a longer lasting lip, set your lips with your powder, blot, and reapply your lipstick for a second time. Amazing, our look is now complete! Love it and enjoy!

Listening to: Candy Coated Killahz – Playboy

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·Bright & Bold Lips, My Favorite!

Taylor Momsen

What’s fun? Well, the gorgeousness of a bold, bright lip sure is! This look isn’t dark or dramatic, it’s bright so it actually wakes up the complexion and brightens up the face. Hot pink lipstick works on any skin tone! My favorite’s are Show Orchid and Girl About Town from MAC Cosmetics.  For cool skin tones I adore baby pink’s like Crème De La Femme or Creme Cup, and for olive skin tones coral pink’s like Impassioned or Bombshell.

Listening to: Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Dragon Queen

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