If you’ve seen any of the NYFW shows, you’ve undoubtedly noticed the bold, orange lip colors that graced the runways. Last year, we saw a lot of red, but this year designers turned it up a notch and opted for hot, fiery orange hues. From sunset orange to dark orange, all the shades were there. What I really like about these orange hues is the brightness they bring. But, if you choose to go with an orange-hued lipstick, make sure it is suited for your shade. For fairer complexions, go with a soft, orange hue, and for darker complexions you can opt for darker orange shades. Just rem...

Although British designer Alexander McQueen passed away yesterday, I’m happy to announce that you’ll still be able to commemorate his amazing work through MAC. That’s right, Alexander McQueen’s first and only collaboration with makeup is through MAC Cosmetics and the line is supossed to make its appearance in stores in just a few weeks. This will be a 16-piece collection of color products specifically made for McQueen’s fall 2007 runway show. These are Cleopatra-inspired colors with bold blue and green shades that you’ll love as well as a few neutral ones y...

If there is one thing I cannot live without it’s my mascara. The second you elongate those lashes, your eyes open up and your whole faces takes on a new look. Learn the tricks of the pros and see how you can achieve long, thick, beautifully enticing eyelashes that everyone will fall for! Step 1: After applying your face lotion, wait for it to dry completely. Apply a light powder over your eye concealer to prevent leaks and smudges. Step 2: Take an eyelash curler and start curling as close to the roots as possible. After doing so, move the curler up a little bit more and curl again. Repe...

This holiday season, you’ve undoubtedly been to many parties, and some, might have lasted till the early hours, which means that your makeup might not have survived the whole night. So with New Year’s Eve right around the corner, how can you make sure your makeup stays put all night? Here are some steps you can follow! 1. Moisturize Moisturizing is one of the most important steps you can do even before you think about putting on your makeup. When moisturizing, your skin will help absorb the makeup and also keep it in place. If you apply concealer without moisturizing, your skin wi...

Trying out new makeup colors and style that you wouldn’t normally wear, can be a bit frustrating, so that’s why most of us stick to our regular makeup routine. Well get out of your rut already, and try something new and daring! These colors are a big hit this summer, so don’t be afriad to get a little crazy. Colorful Eyeshadow Palette You see these eyeshadow palettes almost everywhere and they’re very inexpensive, so pick one up today and try some crazy colors that you wouldn’t normally dare to. Try a light blue and a baby pink and blend them together or create yo...

An oval face shape is considered to be the perfect face shape, so in order to make your face look thinner and more sculpted, you want to shape your face so that it looks more oval. And best of all, you can do this by using nothing more than foundation and powder. By thinning out the face using the makeup techniques below, you’ll be surprised at what a youthful glow your face will have and what a difference it will all make. Keep reading below to find out how to look thinner and younger in just a few simple steps. The basic sculpting method involves highlighting and contouring the face. ...

MAC Cosmetics has been the pinacle of urban makeup for years now, and I’m always super excited when they come out with something new. This year, MAC teamed up with Sanrio Global Consumer Products to create a Hello Kitty color cosmetics collection. “MAC has been mining pop culture since the brand was founded,” said John Demsey, group president of the Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. “This is a sexy and innocent fashion line, and a true MAC moment. In these times, everyone can use a little fun — and a little Kitty.” The Hello Kitty offerings fall into two collections: the Hello Kitty Col...

Foundation can be a bit tricky to use, especially if you need it on a day-to-day basis to cover up wrinkles, blotchy skin, pimples and/or imperfections. On top of that, we have to worry about our foundation lasting throughout the day too. So how can you be sure you’re using the right foundation? Here are some tips on flawless foundation application so you never have to think twice again before putting on your makeup. Prepare Your Skin Your foundation sticks properly to your skin only when your skin is cleansed and ready. That means you must take care of your skin which includes regular e...