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Color Story: Rihanna’s Hottest Red Eyeshadow Looks
With crimson ruling as the calling card of the fearless (or freaky, depending on who you ask) on the runways, it’s no wonder why we’re not owning “Little Red Riding Eyes” this season. Sure, we’ll rock the hell out of a crisp, matte Ruby Woo’d pout, but sporting hot flashes as eyeshadow or eyeliner? Leave that task to Chanel Iman or Jasmine Tookes. Enter Barbados bombshell Rihanna. The “Talk that Talk” performer, who consistently collaborated with her makeup artists Mylah Morales and Karin Darnell, took a garish, high fashion trend and demystified it by wearing it in ways that cemented her as a beauty icon. A coveted trend for Spring 2012,…
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Jasmine Tookes Models.com Makeup
Tagged as “one of the industry’s most beautiful rising stars,” Jasmine Tookes recently started in a Models.com video. “In the Light” shows Tookes with three inspirational makeup looks created by makeup artist Lisa Houghton. Nude Glow The first look, Nude Glow, is “an elegant and ‘natural’ look” comprised of two elements: a dramatic brow and radiant skin. NARS Sheer Glow Foundation (see Jasmine Tookes’ foundation shade) Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder The look is finally “in the light” with Pat McGrath’s favorite “shiny stick” Madina Milano Chic and Shine Stick. This mystical, luminescent lightsaber originates from Italy. It is the secret behind McGrath’s creation of dewy, glowing…
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Bonner Bros Hair Show Top Trends
Two-time Emmy Award-winning celebrity hairstylist Kiyah Wright graced the 65th bi-annual Bronner Bros International Hair Show this weekend. The Clairol Professional colorist mingled with stylists, barbers and hair enthusiasts about the industry’s hottest trends and newest hair techniques. This year, Wright observed hair show attendees and reported on the top three hair trends from the show:
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Japonesque Artist Tools: A Blaq Vixen Beauty Review
1. Brow/Lash Comb, $4; 2. All Over Eyeshadow Brush, $4; 3. Bent Liner Brush, $4; 4. Shadow Crease Brush, $4; 5. Foundation Brush Head; 6. Dual-Ended Magnetic Brush Handle, $12. Not pictured: Powder Brush, $9. Japonesque Artist Tools: The Backstory I prefer a bold lip color (my “power lip“), mascara and eyeliner over a fully beat face. I’ve got a decent makeup brush collection, but Japonesque’s new Artist Tools collection changed everything. After learning about these great brushes in late November, I was intrigued by this interchangeable, magnetic, snap-on makeup brush collection. These travel-savvy beauty must-haves actually look high-quality and professional-grade. Of course, I had to see how easy makeup application would be with…
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Lead in Lipsticks: Kiss Me Deadly?
I’ve read the entire FDA Analyses of Lead in Lipsticks Initial and Expanded Surveys and spotted 4 shades that I have out of the 400 listed: #5 NARS Semi-Matte 1009 Funny Face (I originally purchased Manhunt, also on the list at #184 with a lead content of 0.95) with a lead content of 4.93 (expanded survey) #34 CoverGirl Queen Collection Vibrant Hues Color Q582 Cherry Bomb with a lead content of 2.27 (expanded survey). #292 CoverGirl Queen Collection Vibrant Hues Shine Q920 Shiny Port Wine with a lead content of 0.49 (expanded survey). #396 MAC Cosmetics Satin MAC Red with a lead content of 0.03 (expanded survey).
