MAKEUP

2012 beauty plan part 2 | amp it up!

by Lauren Napier on January 27, 2012 · 1 comment

Welcome back to Makeup 101. Today’s topic, how to amp up your makeup. We’ve got the basics covered in parts 1 and 1.1 [be sure to check them out if you have not just yet] but now it’s time to bring it all home and take it from day to night. Take your natural makeup from the office to hours de vours in a few quick steps!

You’ve started the day with a great moisturizer, primer foundation, blush and mascara now it’s time to boost your radiance with a sultry smoky eye, liquid eyeliner and a flattering pair of falsies.

Use a stiff haired, eyeshadow brush to create contrast throughout your eyelids. Apply a deep, warm, matte shade of [click to continue…]

face value: women look ‘more competent’ with makeup

by Lauren Napier on November 28, 2011 · 19 comments

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We have all heard the term “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” While this is a great model to live by, we live in the real world. Before you can get close enough to see a person’s eye color, we are already being judged.

Researchers at Procter & Gamble, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston University and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute showed study participants photos of women either wearing no makeup or wearing one of three different makeup looks — natural, professional or glamorous.

The study showed that makeup and cosmetic enhancements have a [click to continue…]

janelle monae’s beautiful “cold war” face

by Kurly Bella on August 11, 2010 · 2 comments

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janelle monae’s beautiful face in her cold war video is inspiring. after watching this video i wanted to slap a sky high bouffant in my hair and make my face up just like hers.

her skin is a glowy matte with a touch of shimmer. you can recreate this look with a few things from your make up stash. [click to continue…]