Three Makeup Tips for a Slim Face

Whether you need to lose weight or were just blessed - or cursed - with a round face, there are a number of makeup tricks you might be able to use to slim the appearance of your face considerably.

Makeup Step #1: Begin with your eyes. Make your eyes stand out with the skillful application of eye shadow and mascara. Do the same with your eyebrows. Do not overly pluck your eyebrows, so that they are little more than thin lines. Instead, allow them to have a bit of fullness.

Makeup Step #2: Do not forget to also spend a bit of time on your cheekbones. Ideally, you will apply sculpting powder not only to your cheekbones, but also to the jaw line. An old makeup trick furthermore suggests the use of sculpting powder for the sides of the nose, but only if this fits in with the overall impression the sculpting powder offers. After all, you do not want your rounded face to have a chiseled looking nose but hardly-there cheekbones.
As a general rule, it is wise to avoid the overuse of sculpting powder and blush. Although they can go well together, if you do not apply them expertly, you end up with an odd look that is either uneven, striped, or both. Play around with these beauty products under harsh lights, so you get a good feel of the amount to apply, the brushstrokes to use, and also where to concentrate your efforts. Spending a bit of time at the onset makes this an easy enough procedure later on.

Makeup Step #3: Last but not least, plump your lips. After accentuating the eyes and sculpting the cheeks, you need to also draw attention to the lower portion of the face. This is easily done by using a lip plumper and also applying lip gloss over your lipstick to the middle portion of your lower lip. This is a great way to draw attention away from the roundest portion of your face.

Hope this helps!

xo

Victoria's Secret is coming to Canada!!!

Ladies, soon you will not have to take a road trip to Buffalo or New York just to pick up sexy lingerie. Victoria’s Secret is coming to Canada, finally!! I have been waiting for this for years. The first phase of Victoria’s Secret move to Canada will begin at the beginning of next month, with the opening of the first four Pink stores. Pink is an offshoot of the Victoria’s Secret brand which includes collegiate loungewear and athletica. The traditional Victoria’s Secret stores are set to open in spring 2010!

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Who What Wear

If you love whowhatwear.com - you will love the book!! I just picked up a copy and I am obsessed!

Below are some pictures of the release party that took place last week.

Can you spot Lauren Conrad? She is the one in the ugliest outfit...apparently she forgot to consult her book before attending the party...

xo

Lindsay Lohan for Emanuel Ungaro

Lindsay Lohan got a job! In efforts to rejuvenate Emanuel Ungaro has teamed up chief designer Estrella Archs and “artistic advisor” Lindsay Lohan. The Spanish designer and the actress/singer/attention seeker are to present their very first collection at Paris Fashion week on October 4th. The brand has been very unstable since 2004 and is in desperate need to some media attention, thus the reason why Lindsay Lohan is to join the team. Lohan claims that she hope to take the brand to a “younger place”. I pray that that doesn’t mean a collection of leggings. She went on to say: “When I’m involved in a project, I give my all to it. I feel like there’s a correlation between everything I do, whether it’s pop music or film. I’ve always played a big part in what I wear, the costumes. Clothing is something that’s so expressive in so many ways. It really interests me. “

Good idea? I think not.

xo

MAC Cosmetics: Trends F/W 09 Collection

As Designers deepen their fascination with all things architectural, from Raf Simon's structural dresses for Jil Sander to the futuristic, constructed 'pod' shoes that we saw at Balenciaga, so too goes the modern face. The shapes and steely colours in this collection are an expression of the trend, an ode to the Strength of a Woman, rendered with true architectural precision. The geometry of eyes in graphic stunning concrete skyscraper, Trend F/W '09 is a living tower of power! Lips are dark or seductively nude. The fragrance? Asphalt Flower, a limited-life scent as bold and urban as the modern Metropolis.

Lipsticks
· Faultlessly F/W - Blackened blue violet (Amplified Creme)
· Hipster - Burgundy frost (Frost)
· Red Full-Stop - Bright neon coral (Lustre)
· Our Pick - Cement taupey grey (Satin)

Lipglass
· Runway Fave - Grey toned neutral light pearl (Frost)
· New Berry - Deep plum (Cream)
· So This Season - Deep blue violet (Cream)

Quad: Tone:Grey
· A Warmer White - Pale green grey (Satin)
· Tone:Grey - Mid-tone grey (Satin)
· Waft - Dark blue grey (Frost)
· The Right Smoke - Rich blue with white pearl (Frost)


Fragrance
This will be in the form of a roll-on vial.
· Asphalt Flower - Violet and iris petals with sheen of vanilla and patchouli.

This collection will be available on September 17, 2009!

xo

MAC Cosmetics: MAC in HD

Cameras everywhere, media madness, instant images flashed around the world in seconds...You ARE being photographed! Better be optimum-optic, high frequency fabulous, these are modern times! The In High Def collection is makeup designed for the new-technology demands of the professional world. The sharp tone, colour and picture clarity of Hi-def TV. For girls and boys who want to look god no matter who's looking. Face and Body Foundation formulated for flawless replication; at last, you can achieve the perfection expected on screen at all times. A complementary collection of Lipstick, Lipglass, and Mineralize Skinfinish/Natural applied with the 187 Du Fibre and 188 Small Du Fibre Face Brushes fool the eye, and the camera. The very best in the new look of Hi-Def, made easy.

Lipsticks
· Close to Real - Light, neutral peach pink (Lustre)
· High Def - Mid-tone neutral coral (Amplified Cream)
· Sharp Focus - Deep brown plum (Lustre)
· Resolutly Red - Deepened claret (Lustre)

Face: Face & Body Foundation

A water-based, water-resistant foundation that provides long-lasting, natural coverage for face and/or body. Ideal for all skin types. Face and Body Foundation provides sheer, natural looking coverage in an easy to blend, water-resistant formula. The long-lasting formula is available in a wide range of colours and contains several emollients to help moisturize and condition the skin. It delivers professional looking results that meet the exacting standards of beauty photography and is ideal for perfecting the face and body.
· N1 - Soft alabaster
· N2 - Porcelain beige
· N3 - Creamy natural beige
· N5 - Caramel beige
· N7 - Warm bronze
· N9 - Deep warm bronze
· C1 - Soft ivory
· C2 - Golden creamy beige
· C3 - Golden sandy beige
· C4 - Golden natural beige
· C5 - Pale golden honey
· C6 - Rich golden honey
· C7 - Warm caramel

Mineralize SPF15 Foundation - Loose

A lightweight loose powder mineral foundation that provides the skin with a smooth, radiant, natural finish. Brushes on the skin for medium-buildable coverage. Special mineral complex helps keep skin healthy and nourished while the blend of moisturizers and conditioners in the formula help create a smooth, flawless application. Provides everyday SPF 15 sun protection.
· Light - Soft pale beige
· Light Medium - Pale golden beige
· Medium - Soft creamy beige
· Medium Plus - Tan beige
· Medium Dark - Caramel beige
· Medium Deep - Rich golden tan
· Dark - Deep caramel
· Deep Dark - Rich golden bronze

Tools

#187 Duo Fibre Brush

A large full circular brush used for lightweight application and blending of face powder or pigments. Use to create soft layers or add textures. Made from a soft blend of goat and synthetic fibres.

#188 Brush

A flat-topped, full circular brush used for lightweight application and blending of any formula colour – fluid, cream, powder or pigment. Ideal for creating soft layers or adding textures. Made from a soft blend of goat and synthetic fibres.

This collection is available for a limited time September 10, 2009!

xo

Professional Devices @ Home: Silk'n and Temptu

These two products really caught my eye. They can be used in the comfort of your own home and depending on how well they work, they can save you loads of money and give you a flawless face. The first is Silk'n...here are the details...

Silk'n SensEpil™ is an over-the-counter innovation that delivers the clinically proven effectiveness of the well-established, market-leading Silk'n™ sold by physicians. This breakthrough product harnesses the power of proprietary Home Pulsed Light™ (HPL™) technology to create a cutting-edge, safe, user-friendly hair-eliminating solution. Look no further if you want a quick, gentle, safe, and affordable way to diminish unwanted body hair. This must-have device and replacement cartridges provide a lifetime of personal treatments at a fraction of the cost of physician office visits.

The next item is Temptu. I really, really want to try this! Here are the details for Temptu...

Welcome to the next generation of makeup. Professional makeup artists have always turned to TEMPTU for unparalleled airbrush technology and flawless, superior-quality results. Finally in the comfort of your own home, you can easily achieve long-lasting pro results every day. The innovative TEMPTU® AIRbrush Makeup System's sleek, compact design delivers power and control, giving you steady, precise application that's completely adjustable and results that are truly flawless. The user-friendly instruction guide and how-to DVD will steer you in enhancing your complexion to its true flawless potential.

You can also pick up pods that contain highlighter and blush! Love it!!

xo

Hot Mess Monday - Stacy Haiduk

I have no idea who this chick is but her name is Stacy Haiduk and she is on The Young and the Restless. Anyway, Stacy decided to wear this get up to the Daytime Emmy Awards. Clearly she is missing a lot of brain cells. At first I thought this was a real cat and I got really angry, but then I realized that it wasn't and started to feel really sorry for Stacy because she must have major brain issues.

No person in there right mind would do something like this. She is crying out for attention. I don't know what else to say.

Crazy @!%&*!

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Essie Fall 2009 Collection

Essie's new fall 2009 collection is out and it is just fabulous. I love the mix of dark neutrals and brights. Here are the colours...


Chinchilly - granite grey
Angora Cardi - dusty rose
Mink Muffs - smoky taupe
Midnight Cami - twilight blue
Bright Tights - electric orange
Pink Parka - hot pink

I really love Midnight Cami. It is a really beautiful navy blue, perfect for fall!

xo

Fabulous Friday - Alessandra Ambrosio

Happy Friday everyone! This weeks edition of Fabulous Friday features Victoria's Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio. Here she is in New York in a tie-dyed Gypsy 05 maxidress. Perfect for a hot summer day. She looks effortlessly beautiful with her long famous waves and chic purse.

xo

MAC Cosmetics: Upstarts

These packs are so much fun! MAC Cosmetics has created 3 fabulous Upstarts kits. Here are the details...

Upstarts: Lined and Lashed

This kit includes Zoomlash, Prep + Prime Lash, and promo sizes of Pro Eye Makeup Remover and Nightsky Softsparkle Pencil in a clear make up bag.

Upstarts: Well Prepared

Includes regular sizes of Prep + Prime Skin, and Prep + Prime Translucent Powder, and promotional sizes of Cleanse Off Oil and Fix + in a clear make up bag.

Upstarts: Flawless

Includes two regular-sized Mineralize face products, Mineralize SatinFinish SPF 15 Foundation in your choice of shade, and Mineralize SkinFinish in Soft & Gentle (my fave!), and two complementary M∙A∙C skincare products, Cleanse Off Oil Tranquil, and Charged Water in Revitalizing Energy, each in promotional sizes.

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Multi-tasking MAC Products

I love products that are multi use, MAC seems to have many of those. There are four products that I particularly love that have multiple uses: Fix+, eyeshadow, clear lipglass, and Mineralize Skinfinish.

Fix +

This is truly a wondrous product. It is a vitamin and mineral infused spray. It also contains green tea, chamomile, cucumber and the fresh scent of Sugi. This is amazing used on bare skin as a refresher or a toner. It can also be used to set make up and to remove a powdery look. Also, it can be used for applying make up and giving it a more intensified look. After loading your brush with eyeshadow or blush, spray Fix+ and then apply to your face. Another amazing use for this product is on your hair. Yup, spray it in your hair to freshen it up!

Eyeshadow

Have you every thought of using eyeshadow as blush? It obviously won't work with all colours, but have you ever come across and eyeshadow and thought - this would look great on my cheeks!? I can't take credit for this discover. My friend Kim suggested that I use MAC Cosmetics Expensive Pink eyeshadow as a blush and it looked amazing! I now use it more on my cheeks then I do on my eyes!

Clear Lipglass

Apply it on your lips for extra shine, but apply it on your bare eyelids and get a super sexy naked look without trying. I love love this!!!

Mineralize Skinfinish

I love Soft and Gentle Mineralize Skinfinish. Sometimes I apply it all over my face to get a nice glow, or certain parts of my face to highlight. I recently swiped it over my eyelids and brow bone and loved it! It's great for mornings when I don't want to put too much effort into doing my make up and it also works perfectly for going out combined with my other eyeshadows.

If you have any products that have multiple uses, let me know! I would love to hear from you!

xo