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The Bob August 8, 2008

The bob hair style is hotter than ever, with so many distinct styles to separate yourself from the rest. The bob is shorter than shoulder length hair, in various lengths. In 2008 the bob can be as different and unique as you want it to be. Blond or brunette, short in the back and longer in the front. You can choose to create a blunt edge all around or cut layers throughout it creating a bed head look, purrrr. See the images below and choose the bob you think would best suit you.

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Nicole Richie with the Medium Length Mod Bob

Kate Moss in a Bold Blunt Blond Bob

Beckham’s Brunette Angeled Bob

Hayden’s Angled Sleek n’Chic Bob

The Shoulder Length Bob (Left)

The Short n’Sexy Bed Head Bob (Right)

The Point-Blank Platinum Bob

Flawless Imposter August 5, 2008

Flawless skin is in every season but how do you get the flawless look without O’ so flawless skin? Foundation primer! It gives a radiant finish to any type of skin. All you need is a dime size drop then simply distribute evenly, covering your entire face. This will fill in any fine lines and scarring you’ve been trying to hide. Your face will feel smooth as silk. Apply your foundation over the base. This will leave your skin looking sleek, brilliant and flawless. The foundation will actually last longer on your face. My personal fav is Smashbox photo finish, you can pick one up in any Sephora.

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Hiding Dark Circles December 4, 2007

Dark circles under your eye are tough to conceal.  Here is a useful guide when trying to hide the dull troublesome area.

1. Use a full coverage concealer that has a pink undertone.  A small amount of pink pigment brightens dull dark areas. 

2. The concealer should be close to your skin tone.

3. Pat the concealer while applying, blend and layer until the dark area disappears.  If the concealer is dry mix a wee bit of eye cream in with it.

If your under eye area is much darker than the rest of your skin tone, you need to use a concealer that is closer to the under eye color.  Otherwise if you use a concealer that is too light, the end result will appear ashy.

For ladies who have an  indian decent or are genetically predisposed to severly dark under eyes, you should use a  small speck of deep red lipstick.  Then cover the area with a concealer that is between your skin tone and under eye color.

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Lips that Shine November 30, 2007

Shiny lips are the best way to add a pout to your kisser.  One problem I find with a lot of different lip glosses is that they don’t seem to last very long and I’m constantly  re-applying.  The secret is MAC lipglass, it has a thicker consistency than most glosses.  Lipglass adds  an extreme gleam to your lips, lasts much longer than most of its competitors and you don’t have to repeatedly re-apply.  Any lip gloss that is heavier in consistency will wear for a lengthier period of time.  A dab will do you.  Limit yourself when applying the lusterous shine, it will get messy if you over do it.  All you need is a smudge in the center of your lip.

Click here for MAC lipglass

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The Perfect Brow November 26, 2007

The right shape for your brows differs from person to person.  Take a look at your brow to see where it naturally arches and that is where the arch in your brow will begin. The best brow shape usually starts out as a straight line to the arch.  Then the brow will slightly curve and taper toward the end.

Don’t get carried away with arching the brow.  All you need is a slight arch.

Don’t pluck your brows too thin, you don’t want them to vanish.

Eyebrows are difficult to get just right on your own.  You should go to a salon that has a good reputation for waxing and shaping eyebrows.  After a professional waxes your brows you will have a nice base shape.  It will be easy for you to tweese the new hairs growing in because they will be much shorter than the rest.

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Kiss me lips November 22, 2007

Sporting berry red lips is a hot way to say happy holidays this season.  As your skin lightens through Fall, brighten up your face with a vibrant lipstick.  Berry red is sassy, sophisticated and totally mod.

Disappearing Act November 21, 2007

As we get older crows feet and little fine lines start to haunt our everyday lives.  Here is a trick for women trying to conceal those lines. 

Less is more Use a full coverage concealer to cover dark areas around the eye.  Lightly pat the concealer on the dark area in the inner corner of the eye (its usually darkest there) and anywhere else it’s needed. When applying concealer over fine lines mix some moisturizer in with it.

 Concealer tends to make fine lines look deeper than they actually are, so don’t use it unless you need to conceal the dark circles under and around your eye.

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The Mod Cat Eye November 19, 2007

The cat-style eye started with our favorite 1950s glamour queen Marilyn Monroe. More recently, celebs like Amy Whinehouse and Angelina Jolie are rocking it on the red carpet. Here are a few tips on how to create a look that will help bring out your inner purr!

Shadowcat

Start with a light coat of eye shadow primer applied over the entire lid. On top of that, layer with a neutral-colored eyeshadow. Contour the crease of your eye with a darker shadow for a more dramatic look.

Top o’ the line

Using a dark brown or black liquid eye liner, apply the liner on the top lid as you normally would until you get about 3/4 the way across your eyelashes. From there, take the liner straight across and up to create a line curved slightly towards your temple. The further you draw the line outside of eye, the more dramatic the effect will be. Build the line up just a bit past the outer corner of your eye and taper the line off at the end to create the “wing”.

Avoid a cat-astrophe

Don’t apply any liner on the inner corner of the eye above the lash line. Doing so will make your eyes appear beady.

With some practice and patience, you’ll be able to find the perfect shape to make this look your own!

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