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Backstage at Christian Cota with Fatima Thomas, Head Makeup Artist

BellaTV — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:02:02 PST

Relative newcomer Christian Cota debuted his cubism-inspired Fall collection at NY Fashion Week. Head makeup artist and MAC Pro expert Fatima Thomas talks us through the beauty trends seen at his runway show.

Backstage at Rachel Roy with Head Makeup Artist Wendy Rowe

FabTV — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:35:34 PST

Backstage at the 2010 Fall/Winter Rachel Roy show at New York Fashion Week, head makeup artist Wendy Rowe gets the models ready for the runway and clues us in on the top Fall beauty trend to be on the look out for.

Backstage at Alexa Chung for Madewell with Tamah Krinsky, Head Makeup Artist

FabTV — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:31:50 PST

At the Alexa Chung for Madewell debut, we got the inside scoop from head makeup artist Tamah Krinsky on the natural, radiant glow seen on the models who were inspired by Alexa herself. Hear her Fall forecast on beauty trends and more from 2010 New York Fashion Week.

Etiquette Past vs. Present: Primping in Public

DearSugar — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:00:00 PST

Many of us take public transportation to and from work, which makes me think you've been witness to women primping on the bus or the train a few times too many. Public grooming has always been a pet peeve of mine, and as it turns out, Emily Post agrees:

"Let your grooming wait. Quickly combing your hair or freshening lipstick won't offend, but peforming your morning grooming routine on public transportation - or, more dangerously, in your car - is something to avoid."

Are you in agreement with us as well, that making yourself presentable should be done behind closed doors?

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Wanna Look Like a "Teen" Again?

GiggleSugar — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:15:00 PST

Are we to believe that's a 60-year-old woman up there? Unnecessary quotation marks strike again!

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Overcompensating Much?

GiggleSugar — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 01:00:00 PST

Hey lady, less is more. The face is a canvas, but not that kind of canvas. The au natural you is way better looking without all those pink, blue, and boomerang brown hues painted all over the place. Please put the watercolors away, mmmkay? To see more overcompensation of all kinds, check out the gallery below. (Word to the wise: a little Hello Kitty goes a long way-use sparingly.)

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The How-To Lounge: Make Your Lipstick Last

DearSugar — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:00:00 PDT

According to a recent study, 79% of women wear lipstick, but at any given time, at least half of them are re-touching their color so here are some tips to help make your lipstick last as long as possible.

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Lipstick will adhere to your lips if they are smooth and not chapped so be sure to exfoliate your lips (gently) with a soft toothbrush or washcloth
Just like you put on moisturizer after you wash your face, put on a moisturizing lip balm so your lips don't get dry or chapped
When you put your foundation and powder on your face, add a layer over your lips to even out the color followed by a coat of waxy lip balm (like Chap-Stick)
Lining your lip with a pencil in the same color as your lips will help seal in your color, but your lip liner should never be visible. To ensure a smooth application, hold the end of your liner between your fingers to warm the tip
Although many brands promote long lasting color, if you're going to wear dark lipstick, unfortunately you're going to have to be prepared to re-apply throughout the day or evening
If you're not one to primp in public, opt for a lighter lip color that you don't need a mirror to touch up
If you're more of a lip gloss girl, stick to "lip lacquers," "glazes" and "glosses" which tend to be more opaque and longer lasting

I hope these tips are helpful and as a rule of thumb, if you want to make a statement with bold lips, remember to go easy on the eyes. Less is more when it comes to make up! Source

The How-To Lounge: Getting Ready in 5 Minutes

DearSugar — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:00:00 PDT

Sometimes, you really only have 5 minutes to get ready, so if you're tight on time, here are some no fail tips on how to look your best with the time you've got!

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If you have the time, wash your face and brush your teeth. Having fresh breath will instantly make you feel clean and quickly re-applying your make up on a fresh canvas makes all the difference in the world
If you don't have time to rinse your face, lip gloss, blush, and mascara will instantaneously make you look revived and feel alive
Perfume and deodorant are your best friends in a jam especially if you don't have time to shower, although over scenting yourself can be the kiss of death, so remember, less is more
It's important for every woman to have a "go to outfit" -- something they don't have to think about, something they know looks good on them, and something that can take you from day to night
If you were wearing flats or flip flops, change into high heels. They will help dress up any outfit and will help you walk with a little more confidence
Switch out your big daytime bag to a smaller, more refined clutch or purse. You don't need all your stuff for a night out on the town - stick to the basics
If your hair is a hot mess, slick it back in a tight bun, or a low ponytail. A headband is a great way to disguise dirty hair and every woman should purchase some dry shampoo - I swear by it!

I hope these tips help when you're crunched for time and if any of you have other no fail tips, please share them in the comments below! Source

Speak Up: Do You Get All Dolled Up to Workout?

FitSugar — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 03:00:00 PDT

When I'm at the gym I see ladies in all sorts of attire, from baggy sweats and holey tees to fetching, almost couture looks from Stella McCartney. There's varying degrees of makeup too, from full face with foundation to nothing but maybe ChapStick.

How about you? Do you stick to just a little lip gloss and a clean outfit, or do you go all out? Speak up and tell me all about your gym attire in the comments section below.

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It's Torture Time!

GiggleSugar — Fri, 25 May 2007 13:00:00 PDT

Okay, let's play a little game. How long can you suffer through Rosie's rendition of Amy Winehouse's hit song, "Rehab"? By 2 minutes and 20 seconds, I was screaming NO...NO...NO! Think you can beat that? Let me know in the comments. (No earplugs allowed!)