The 2011 Academy Awards took place Sunday, and it while stars are always asked in the pre-game festivities who they’re wearing, no one ever asks, “who did your makeup?” This year’s Oscars had some truly stunning dresses- many of which were on host Anne Hathaway- but the red carpet saw some pretty amazing makeup looks,…
Six Super-Wearable Bright Makeup Shades for Spring 2011
One of the biggest cosmetic trends for Spring 2011 is vivid, colorful makeup. You know, intense shades you fall in love with when they’re in the pan- the ones that often become intimidating when they land on your vanity table. Quite often, even the most shocking hues can be wearable even for work or to…
Get the Look: Ethereal Makeup at Nanette Lepore FW 2011
As Fashion Week wrapped, we were left with a ton of amazing, fresh new looks to sort through, analyze and most importantly, glean inspiration from. So many of the looks at the various shows were stunning and bold, but by far, the pre-Raphaelite-esque makeup at Nanette Lepore stole the show[s], in my estimation. Aside from…
New Skinny Pepsi: Pro Ana imagery or just a can of soda?
While traipsing through the tents of Lincoln Center I encountered the new Pepsi skinny can. Although not a heavy soda drinker I had a one or two in between shows for a quick pick me up. The new packaging is slim and sleek and the ads reads “the new skinny.” In other forms of the…
How to Clean Your Makeup Brushes
Regularly cleaning your makeup brushes is key to healthy skin and a smooth makeup application. Makeup brushes can harbor bacteria and dirt which can lead to breakouts. Makeup brushes also absorb body oils and dead skin cells so they need to be cleaned to preserve the life of the brushes. It is generally recommended that…