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Fashion Week: Get the Look: Egypt-Inspired Makeup by James Kaliardos for MA
2010-10-11 19:45:00
Preen was the first pop of color around the eyes I got to see backstage early in the week! James Kaliardos created an ethereal and fun look for the S/S 2011 "inspired by Egypt ...the colors of the sand." The face was prepped with MAC Face & Bod
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Holiday 2010: Bobbi Brown Holiday Collection?
2010-10-11 19:41:00
So excited! The first of the holiday collections are starting to hit my inbox and this one from Bobbi brown is nothing to sleep on! There are several offerings that are exclusive to Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom as well. They are all
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TMG Fave: Clinique ?Repairwear Laser Focus? Wrinkle & UV Damage Corrector.
2010-10-11 18:40:00
I have made no secret that I am LOVING these new products that are coming out of the Clinique Labs lately.  The Even Better Dark Spot Corrector is now a staple in my household for me and my teenager (we are on bottle # 3 already).  This latest seru
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TMG Project: NEW! Soak Off Gelish UV Nail Polish with Celeb Manicurist Tr
2010-10-07 23:11:00
I am always up to try something new, so when my friend, celebrity manicurist Tracylee asked me if I wanted to try the latest trend in manicures I jumped at the chance.  Tracylee is using the new soak off UV Gel polishes
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Beauty News: The Best of the Beauty Girls?.
2009-12-21 20:53:00
What budget liquid liner is Marina crazy for this Christmas?  Visit makeup loves me and find out! Amber from Beauty Blogging Junkie reports on American Apparel’s new nail polish collection. Daneen from Spoiled Pretty is outraged with the news of a teacher cutting off a child’s braids in school. Teri from Beautiful Makeup Search shares 5 pretty palettes you need this holiday season. Lianne from The Makeup Girl checks out MAC’s latest nude makeup offering Warm & Cozy. Julia from All About The Pretty celebrates 12 Days of Pretty with limited edition offerings from NARS. Erika ...
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Must Have: Hot New Beauty Tools by Sultra?
2009-12-21 19:01:00
Sultra is one of the newest advanced styling appliance brands to enter the market. The luxurious product line includes both ionic/ceramic blow dryers and professional quality styling irons equipped with the latest cutting edge technology. From custom temperatures based upon hair type, to the highest grade of heaters, Sultra products are not only built to last, they’re also built to protect hair from excessive damaging heat. The sophisticated yet edgy brand features Kyocera Ceramic Technology in its styling irons and patent pending ionic/ceramic infrared generators in its premier dryers. Just in ...
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Awww Helll Nawww!!: Nicole Kidman at the Nine Premiere in New York?
2009-12-17 23:44:00
Okay…okay…I know this may not be her fault but DAMN.  The premiere of your highly anticipated musical by  Oscar winning director Rob Marshall and your face looks like this??  Am I to believe that she didn’t look in a mirror at ALL after her makeup artist did her makeup??  Why didn’t she look in the mirror? Why didn’t anyone say anything to her?? At Tuesday?s red carpet premiere for Nine held at NYC?s historic Ziegfeld theater, the 42-year-old actress was spotted with white face powder all over her nose and under ...
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What?s In My Makeup Bag?
2009-12-16 16:12:00
Thought I would give you a peek into my makeup bag this week…First off the bag is my MAC Hello Kitty makeup bag which I love. But I am on the hunt for a new one so it doesn’t get so beat up. Any suggestions? The Rundown: MAC 188 brush MAC Studio Fix NC45 MAC Mineralize Blush in LoveJoy MAC Shadestick in Gentle Lentil Tricia Sawyer Smoke & Mirrors Clinique Quickliner in Violet NARS cream shadow in Savage LORAC brow pencil in Brunette NARS sharpener Lip Fusion in Goddess Cover Girl Smokey Shadow Blast in Silver Sky CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain in ...
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Post Holiday 2009: MAC Warm & Cozy?
2009-12-16 13:36:00
One of my favorite things that MAC does is nude makeup….anything with warm caramel tones is alight with me.  This newest collection Warm & Cozy has several limited edition offerings as well as some permanent and repromotes of some of my faves (hellloooooo 3N lipglass from the N Collection…woo!).  It also includes one of my favorite underused item ever….shadestick.  This little baby can be used as a liner, a highlighter, a darkener you name it! “A fireside fantasy far from the maddening crowd is undeniably appealing. Seek refuge in the warmth, ...
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Spring 2010: NARS 2010 Makeup Collection?
2009-12-15 12:45:00
The Nars Spring 2010 makeup collection is gawgus, but I would expect nothing less. This collection was created by Francois Nars and the spokesmodel is Amber Valletta who was recently featured his anniversary project 15 x 15.  This collection reminds me of the late 60’s early 70’s California, very Barbarella and Sharon Tate.  One of my favorites from this collection is the nail polish……purple rain.  A sparkly bejweled shade that will look so pretty on my fingernails.  The creamy shadow duo looks like a keeper as well. The Rundown: Lipstick Cruising – subtle ...
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Post Holiday 2009: MAC Love Lace Collection?
2009-12-14 12:47:00
I love a good smokey eye.  There is nothing like it for the holidays…and this look would be perfect at a New Year’s Eve soiree.  MAC has a few of what they like to call “Post Holiday ” collections.  The first one I am highlighting is called Love Lace.  This salon-intimate collection is all about a dramatic, intense, smoky eye, with shadows that flash frosty grey to deep blue. Kohl Power is brought back for a limited time in favorite shades plus a new blackened marine blue. And naturally, 44 Lash ...
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TMG Faves: iS Clinical Cleansing Complex?
2009-12-11 17:07:00
I love double duty products….multi-taskers are my favorite thing of all time.  My esthetician JoElle Lyons from Ted Gibson/Hela Spa agrees she says, “For anti-aging and keeping your skin clear there is nothing better than a cleanser with some kind of glycolic acid.” My new favorite is iS Clinical Cleansing Complex .  Great for anti-aging, acne and hyper pigmentation… this gel based cleanser has healing and cleansing elements.   It also contains Sugar Cane Extract and Willow Bark Extract (a natural source of Salicylic Acid).  It doesn’t strip essential natural oils that ...

Holiday 2009: TMG Faves From Stila?s Holiday Offerings?
2009-12-09 15:12:00
There are a few things I am LOVING from Stila this holiday.  From Lipglaze to smudge pots and a innovative beauty tech gadget (be still my heart!) all perfect for giving or receiving!! The Rundown: Stila Beauty Player One part boom box one part makeup kit…this baby takes your iPhone, iPod Touch or video device and allows you to play your music OR get makeup advice from the pros on the Stila beauty Tube channel! NEW One Step Foundation (choice of four shades- Fair, Light, Medium and Dark) NEW Eye Shadow Trio in neutral ...
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TMG Project: Ted Gibson Keratin Treatment Follow-Up?
2009-12-08 14:12:00
Okay so as you recall, I got a La Brasiliana Keratin Treatment at the DC location of the Ted Gibson Salon last Thursday.  I was told after the treatment not to wash my hair for FOUR agonizing days.  It was agonizing not because of the length of time (I normally wash my hair once a week anyway, if I wash any more than that it will get dry) but because my hair felt so super greasy/dirty by the fourth day I thought I would die.  If you don’t know yet, ...
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Holiday 2009: Yves Saint Laurent Collection?
2009-12-08 12:59:00
I love seeing what YSL comes up with for the holidays.  This collection contains one of the hottest shade for eyes….you guessed it purple.  Leaving glitter behind, Yves Saint Laurent opts for the ultimate chic of pure, vibrant, incandescent colors. From sublime red to deep plum, the shades adapt with variable textures, multiple effects and powerful combinations. Worn alone in a refined monochrome or paired in contrasting duos, they are intensely alive and designed to be freely expressed for an instinctive, ultra couture make-up look. Directly inspired from the luggage tag ...
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Holiday 2009: Prescriptives Lustre Collection ? The Final Hurrah?
2009-12-07 12:58:00
Sadness in my words as I type this.  The final Prescriptives holiday collection is now available.  Prescriptives takes it’s final bow with this beautiful holiday collection called Lustre.  A touch of gold to brighten up your holiday.  Glamourous, elegant and a perfect way for them to say goodbye. The Rundown: Lustre Shimmer Cheek Color Limited-edition Lustre Shimmer Cheek Color gives skin a luminous, subtle shimmer and sheer hint of color with soft golden highlights. Infused with Vitamin E. Available in two shades: Warm and Cool tones. Lustre Baked Eye Color Quad Eyes shimmer ...
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Drugstore Diva: Vaseline Sheer Infusion with Stratys-3?
2009-09-24 01:41:00
During fashion week, I had a chance to preview a new product from Vaseline that I am SUPER excited about, Sheer Infusion with Stratys-3?. The event was held at the Manhattan Trapeze school where we had the chance to fly high in the air (with the help of trained professionals of course) and experience suspension. Why the connection between the trapeze and the lotion you ask?? Read on… Vaselsine has patented Stratys-3?, which is the most powerful, patented multi-layer moisturizing complex on the market.  This is the only lotion ...
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Get The Look: Debra Messing 61st Primetime Emmy Awards?
2009-09-23 23:44:00
One word for Debra (well three)…. hot hot hot!  Debra Messing look amazing in a gorgeous red dress, simple smokey eyes with HUGE lashes and nude lips and a low side parted sleek do.  Complimenting her dramatic red Michael Kors gown, star stylist Robert Vetica created a truly inspired low, asymmetrical ponytail shaped into a free-flowing cluster of curls that resembled an elegant chignon.  The hair was a big part of the look and using Moroccanoil products was part of the styling process.  If you haven’t trued these products yet, ...
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Estee Lauder Sumptuous Color Bold Volume Lifting Mascara?
2009-09-23 22:35:00
Wow….I remember colored mascara back in the 80’s!  I used to wear this electric blue one that looked dark unless you were in the sun then they were so blue it was almost alien.  Well colored mascara is back in a BIG way…but not like the electric blue I just mentioned….more subtle.  More “grown up” if you will.  Of course Estee Lauder is behind the new colored mascara push and the first to release shades that are compatible with the color of your eyes.  So, you can wear any shade ...
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Steal This: The Beauty Girls GRAND PRIZE Giveaway!
2009-09-23 00:23:00
Have you entered to win the Grand Prize Giveaway at The Beauty Girls yet?  You need to…there are a TON of prizes to be had!! By the way, for those of you who entered MY giveaway last week, check your email and spam folders…I still haven’t heard from a few winners and I would HATE to have to disqualify you and select an alternate! The grand prize consists of the following products: BeingTrue Youth Revealing Complex ($110) BeingTrue I-Lift Eye Contour Concentrate ($85) BeingTrue Radiance Revealing Complex ($110) BeingTrue Purifying Blemish Treatment ($45) Darac Beauty Expedition Mascara ...
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Carol?s Daughter + Disney = The Princess & The Frog Bath Collection!
2009-09-22 23:01:00
Oh happy day!  When I was growing up Disney had the classic princesses….Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella.  I remember my mother buying me a Cinderella Halloween costume and they had a special version of the mask that was brown!  I was so excited. How wonderful it is that now there is actually an African American princess!  Disney’s first African American princess is named Tiana and her new movie The Princess & The Frog hits theaters in early December. Carol’s Daughter has teamed with Disney to launch a collection of limited ...
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Drugstore Diva: NYFW ? CVS Re-Inventing Beauty Lounge?
2009-09-22 19:09:00
Hold onto your hats, I found the most Drugstore Diva licious place on earth during New York Fashion Week !!  CVS Pharmacy hosted a “Reinventing Beauty Lounge ” in conjunction with the fabulous Robert Verdi’s Luxe Laboratory during New York fashion week! I had the BEST time, Robert’s lounge is a fabulous getaway during the hectic week. It was cold and rainy in New York so hanging here was perfect! There was yummy food and drink by BPC (they make a cleanse that I totally want to try), a wireless ...

Read This: TheMakeupGirl?s Social Media Profiles?
2009-09-21 21:33:00
Hello Read ers!  I just wanted to give you a quick update on where to find me on the web!  Social Media is changing the way we do everything, including blogging!  There are so many portals and so much information that sometimes it seems hard to keep up.  SO here is a little blurb on where you can find me….these are the best channels to use as far as I am concerned so if you are on the fence then I hop this helps. Twitter I love twitter!  It’s such a great ...
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Red Carpet Glam: Kate Walsh at the 61st Annual Primetime Emmys?
2009-09-21 05:08:00
Kate Walsh was a winner on the red carpet at the 61st Primetime Emmys in a high low combo of accesorries to accomodate her FAB J. Mendel dress. In addition her hair was styled for about $6 bucks. Kate says, ?Great style doesn?t have to cost a fortune, which is why I often mix luxury items with affordable finds,? she continues, ?One of my favorite style finds is Suave Professionals because they offer salon-quality products without the salon price tag.? How They Did It To achieve Kate?s red ...
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Beauty News: Estee Lauder To Close Prescriptives?
2009-09-20 19:49:00
Wow…I am truly SO SAD right now. As many of you know, Prescriptives was on of the first cosmetic lines that hired and trained me as a custom blender back in the day. The message sent to Estée Lauder employees said, ?After a thorough analysis of the Prescriptives brand, we have concluded that the brand?s long term business model is no longer viable in the current market environment. We believe that this decision will allow The Estée Lauder Companies to redirect and more sharply focus our resources to ...
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Get The Look: NYFW Thakoon Spring 2010 ? Hair From Wella?
2009-09-16 15:44:00
Thakoon?s spring collection is described as ?warrior-surf? and reflects a hard/soft, natural/artificial dichotomy with organic construction or armoring of the body, contrasting with patterns cut around the body as a canvas with soft draping. The palette can be described as muted watercolors with an array of nudes, blues, pinks and aquas.  While I wasn’t all that crazy about the makeup (the models looked a little too colorless for my taste) the hair was amazing.  This texturized, deconstructed look can be easily achieved at home and will be a pretty ...
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A Look Inside The Inaugural NYFW Beauty Blogger Mixer?
2009-09-15 14:11:00
This past Saturday night, Paul Baranda and I hosted the first ever New York Fashion Week Blogger Event.  The event was held at Wet Bar at the W Court Hotel on 39th and Lexington a small/intimate lounge that was quickly overcome by our guests!  We had such a great turnout that the bar ran out of the special flavored vodka for the Bubblegum Bloggatini! There were many bloggers there that I knew, but just as many that i didn’t which was the whole point of the event.  I wanted to shorten ...
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Steal This: Giveaways from New York Fashion Week!!
2009-09-14 18:09:00
Hello from NYC!  I will be doing some catching up on my blogging tomorrow while I am at the CVS/Robert Verdi lounge tomorrow, but in the meantime, The Beauty Girls are giving away over $10,000 in beauty products! Be sure to check out The Beauty Girls every day for the next week to enter to win some FABULOUS prizes from sponsors like Lancome, Skinceuticals, Talika, Josie Maran, Three Custom Color and more! ENTER NOW at The Beauty Girls! --------------------- Lianne Farbes writes TheMakeupGirl, she is a Beauty Expert, Social Media enthusiast, Project Manager, Web ...
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NYFW: Backstage with MAC Freelance Artist Lucia Peroni for Jason Wu?
2009-09-13 20:57:00
The hottest ticket in town was Jason Wu’s show at the St. Regis hotel. Ever since being put on the map by Mrs. Obama for designing her Inaugural gown, Mr. Wu has been in high demand and the collection for spring is beautiful. His inspiration came from Ted Burton movies, where all the actresses have huge eyes and dark mouths. Makeup artist Lucia Peroni who was freelancing for MAC cosmetics created a look that was beyond amazing. There were three different lip colors and something new from MAC ...
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Get The Look: Kerry Washington at NYFW?s Fashion?s Night Out?
2009-09-13 18:18:00
Celebs were hitting the streets of New York City this past Thursday night to celebrate Fashion ?s Night Out.  Giorgio Armani Beauty?s A-Team was also out last night ? getting top stars glam for a preview dinner for the Richard Hambleton exhibition, which will open September 15 and was presented by Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld and Andy Valmorbida in collaboration with Giorgio Armani. True to the Armani aesthetic the A-list guests including, Bruce Willis and wife Emma Heming, Kerry Washington and Devon Aoki were outfitted in understated, elegant looks.  The makeup was ...
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