Fall Look with BillyB

3 Here is a great backstage video of The Blond's Fall 08 show and Billy is creating an amazing soft grey eye with a black lip.  Of course, we all can't pull that off in every day life, even if we are the beautiful model he is working on!  But check out the vid to get inspired!!<div><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" width="425" height="344"><param name="height" value="344" /><param name="width" value="425" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ArJmRG59hMU&hl=en&fs=1" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="344" width="425" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ArJmRG59hMU&hl=en&fs=1"></embed></object></div>  Did you learn any tricks?  Anything you are going to try?  I can't wait to try this look on my eyes! 2008-08-21T19:15:44Z 410 Fall Look with BillyB

2008-08-21T19:15:44Z

3 Deep, gorgeous, rich, dark plums, wines, berries - whatever you want to call them - are super, HUGE this fall.  And they can look super intimidating, especially after we have been used to bright or light colors.  But have no fear, the new moodier colors can be fun to wear for all skin tones!Any dark berry will have a cool undertone, but wines and plums can have a brown undertone.  If you look better in cool colors, pick a shade with a purplish undertone.  If warm colors are you thing, chose a brown undertone with some reddish purple in it.  Here are a few ways to slowly work your way into the trend.  Baby steps are perfectly acceptable! <div style="text-align: center"><img src="http://a248.g.akamai.net/7/248/8278/20080802031531/www.sephora.com/assets/dyn/segment/716404/716404_hero.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></div>  Lip stains - lips are big and dark, but they don't have to be too scary!  Start by using a lip stain, either an actual product or use a dark plum lipstick and dab it on the center of your lips blending out with your finger.  That gives you the perfect "stained" lips.  Lip glosses - there are tons of beautiful deep glosses coming out, but just use one light coat until you feel more comfortable with the color.  Once you have moved passed this stage, layer over your lip stain for instant hotness.Eyeliner - eyeliner is super big this year, and why not kill two trends with one ... ummm, product.  Dark purple liner can look like black but it is not as harsh.  So use a dark purple liner in pencil, cream/gel or liquid format and create some super hawt looks.  Play around and see what looks you come up with.Smoky Plum - Oooo we all love a smoky eye, and a smoky plum eye is just plain fab-u-lous!  Again not as harsh as black, and it can also make brown and green eyes pop.  The next time you are going out at night, grab your plums for an unexpected, beautiful look.  What do you think of the deep, moody hues?  Excited or leery?   2008-08-12T02:50:08Z 394 How to Wear Plums, Berries, Wines, etc.

2008-08-12T18:46:39Z

3 OK, it's August, so we can officially start talking about fall trends without feeling like we are rushing the summer.  The biggest, baddest thing people are talking about for Fall 08 is Deep, Dark Lips!  I am super lazy when it comes to my lips, so apparently I have serious work to do!!  After years of pale glosses ruling the roost, dark stained lips are gonna be HUGE.  Grey shadow - also huge.  Grey is a color almost everyone can wear, you can go from soft dove grey to charcoal.  Drama!  Eyeliner continues to be big, and some of the smokiness we have been seeing, is getting a little more exact, a little more graphic.  Bronze smoky eyes are big, big, big and look great on everyone.  The bright colors we have een loving this summer are still very hot   Here is a great video from Sephora highlighting the trends and I'll list the products they used below it: <div><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" width="425" height="344"><param name="width" value="425" /><param name="height" value="344" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wszrZke9oO4&hl=en&fs=1" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wszrZke9oO4&hl=en&fs=1"></embed></object></div> Dark Lips<ul><li><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&offerid=99622.1097567&type=2&subid=0">Smashbox Wicked Lovely Lip Gloss in Sultry</a><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&bids=99622.1097567&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></li><li><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&offerid=99622.1104892&type=2&subid=0">Urban Decay Lipstick in Apocalypse</a><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&bids=99622.1104892&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></li><li><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&offerid=99622.1107747&type=2&subid=0">Bare Escentuals bareMinerals 100% Natural Lipcolor in Red Zin</a></li><li><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&bids=99622.1107747&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&offerid=99622.936088&type=2&subid=0">Sephora Brand Maniac Long Wearing Lipstick in 10</a></li><li><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&bids=99622.936088&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&offerid=99622.1100262&type=2&subid=0">Benefit Cosmetics Full-Finish Lipstick in Wild Card</a><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&bids=99622.1100262&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> </li></ul>Pewter Eyes<ul><li><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&offerid=99622.1097633&type=2&subid=0">Stila Backstage Beauty Eye Shadow Palette - The Red Carpet Look</a><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&bids=99622.1097633&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></li><li>Givenchy Dandy Collection Eye Shadows (not yet available) </li><li><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&offerid=99622.1105295&type=2&subid=0">Urban Decay Eyeshadow in S & M</a><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&bids=99622.1105295&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></li><li><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&offerid=99622.1059112&type=2&subid=0">Sephora Brand Colorful Duo Eyeshadow Duo No. 08</a><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&bids=99622.1059112&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></li><li><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&offerid=99622.1106699&type=2&subid=0">Bare Escentuals Tutorials - Rocker Eye Tutorials</a><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&bids=99622.1106699&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> </li></ul>Bold Liner<ul><li><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&offerid=99622.893289&type=2&subid=0">Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Covet</a></li><li><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&offerid=99622.988931&type=2&subid=0">Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes in Fuschia Pink 13L</a><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&bids=99622.988931&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></li><li><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&offerid=99622.1057181&type=2&subid=0">Hourglass Calligraphy Liquid Eye Liner in Cognac</a><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&bids=99622.1057181&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></li><li><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&offerid=99622.1087048&type=2&subid=0">Tarte EmphasEYES High Definition Eye Pencil in Green</a><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&bids=99622.1087048&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></li><li><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&offerid=99622.136952&type=2&subid=0">Lancome ARTLINER - Precision Point EyeLiner in Noir</a><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&bids=99622.136952&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> </li></ul>Brown/Bronze Smoky Eye<ul><li><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&offerid=99622.1099647&type=2&subid=0">NARS Duo Eye Shadow in Isolde</a><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&bids=99622.1099647&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></li><li><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&offerid=99622.1122738&type=2&subid=0">Kat Von D Rock n' Roll Eyeshadow Duo in Groupie</a><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&bids=99622.1122738&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> </li><li><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&offerid=99622.1104819&type=2&subid=0">Too Faced Smoky Eye Palette</a><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&bids=99622.1104819&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></li><li><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&offerid=99622.1097260&type=2&subid=0">Laura Geller Baked Marble Eyeshadow</a> in both Mint and Mauve</li><li><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&offerid=99622.1100056&type=2&subid=0">LORAC Multi-Platinum Palette</a><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&bids=99622.1100056&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> </li></ul>Bright Pops of Color<ul><li><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&offerid=99622.1098060&type=2&subid=0">Vincent Longo Liquid Shadow in Sweet Magenta</a></li><li><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&bids=99622.1098060&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&offerid=99622.1089929&type=2&subid=0">Sephora Brand Colorful 9 Eyeshadow Palette Amethyst Harmony 02</a></li><li><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&bids=99622.1089929&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&offerid=99622.1107069&type=2&subid=0">Dior Diorshow Mascara in Plum 878</a></li><li><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&bids=99622.1107069&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&offerid=99622.1105857&type=2&subid=0">CARGO Color Eyeshadow Palette Tahiti</a></li><li><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=sv9IuQnH/0E&bids=99622.1105857&type=2&subid=0" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />Makeup Foever Powder Blush in #92 which I cannot find </li></ul>What are some of your fave products for creating any of these looks? 2008-08-09T17:29:19Z 389 Fall Trends!

2008-08-09T17:30:09Z

3 Oooo the new NARS collection is beautiful!  So simple and refined, but what else can expect from this brand.  Their collection will be available on the <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/collection_home.aspx" target="_blank">NARS website </a> July 15th and in stores at the end of the month.  <img src="http://www.allaboutthepretty.net/photos/uncategorized/2008/07/10/nars_fall08_isolde_3.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="250" align="middle" /> Isolde Eyeshadow Duo are two beautiful golds that will give your eyes pop and that gorgeous metallic look that is even hotter this Fall.  These shades will look good on any skin tone.<img src="http://www.allaboutthepretty.net/photos/uncategorized/2008/07/10/nars_fall08_cordura.jpg" alt="" width="343" height="262" align="middle" />Corduo Eyeshadow Dup looks like a sandy metallic taupe and a light shimmery gold.  Gorgeous metallic neutrals! <img src="http://www.allaboutthepretty.net/photos/uncategorized/2008/07/10/nars_fall08_fez.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="265" align="middle" /> Fez Single Eyeshadow is a gorgeous bronze - perfect for creating a smoky eye.    <img src="http://www.allaboutthepretty.net/photos/uncategorized/2008/07/10/nars_fall08_beautiful_liar.jpg" alt="" width="170" height="310" align="middle" />  <img src="http://www.allaboutthepretty.net/photos/uncategorized/2008/07/10/nars_fall_08_senorita.jpg" alt="" width="170" height="300" align="middle" />Lipsticks in Beautiful Liar and Senorita.  I can't really tell the what the shades are yet. <img src="http://www.allaboutthepretty.net/photos/uncategorized/2008/07/10/nars_fall08_female_trouble.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="360" align="middle" /> Female Trouble lipgloss - sort of an unfortunate name no?  Beautiful soft pink nude gloss (have you spotted a trend with these gorgous nude glosses yet?).<img src="http://www.allaboutthepretty.net/photos/uncategorized/2008/07/10/nars_fall08_dolce.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="352" align="middle" />Blush in Dolce is a little stronger than some of the other blushes we have been seeing, still quite plummy, like Bobbi Brown.<img src="http://www.allaboutthepretty.net/all_about_the_pretty/images/2008/07/10/nars_fall08_rebel.jpg" alt="" width="148" height="257" align="middle" /> Nail polish in Rebel - dramatic red!  Images Courtsey of <a href="http://www.allaboutthepretty.net/all_about_the_pretty/2008/07/post-6.html" target="_blank">Spoiled Pretty</a>.Anything pique your interest?  What do you love about NARS? 2008-07-10T20:32:01Z 315 New NARS Collection Fall 08

2008-07-10T20:34:09Z

3 Hmmmm is it just me or does this Smashbox image look eeriliy like the <a href="../308-new-too-faced-fall-2008-collection" target="_blank">Too Faced image</a> ?  Man, I bet they are both mad about that! <img src="http://www.smashbox.com/core/media/media.nl?id=7229&c=665937&h=b8394971f5fbe12a5228" alt="" width="390" height="222" align="middle" /> I am a fan of Smashbox and they always put out interesting collections and Wicked Lovely is another great one!  I am also eager to try their new shadows because the old ones were awful.  This collection is another dramatic one (woo hoo) where you can create smoky eyes with nude lips, or fabulous dark lips or both if you really dare!  Check out the <a href="http://www.smashbox.com/s.nl/sc.23/category.51050/.f" target="_blank">whole collection</a>.    <img src="http://www.smashbox.com/core/media/media.nl?id=7141&c=665937&h=14a262bccea3cbc9348f" alt="" width="250" height="197" align="middle" /> The <a href="http://www.smashbox.com/s.nl;jsessionid=0a0101421f43975a5d035e67424a8452a157c76ab515.e3eSc3iSaN0Le34Pa38Ta38Nah10?it=A&id=2340&sc=23&category=51050" target="_blank">Wicked Lovely Cream Liner and Loose Shimmer</a> looks very cool.  You get three gorgeous shades of metallic cream liner in Metallic Bronze, Metallic Taupe and Metallic Charocal and then you use the Metallic Pewter shimmer powder as shadow to create the perfect smoky eye.  It all comes in one handy kit and I can't wait to swatch it!  The colors don't look dark enough for a smoky eye, so I am sure, in person, they are more vibrant. <img src="http://www.smashbox.com/core/media/media.nl?id=7148&c=665937&h=d1282941bcb27ab42812" alt="" width="250" height="197" align="middle" /> <img src="http://www.smashbox.com/core/media/media.nl?id=7213&c=665937&h=df9776199a161d7e5901" alt="" width="143" height="126" align="middle" />There are three very pretty <a href="http://www.smashbox.com/s.nl;jsessionid=0a0101421f43975a5d035e67424a8452a157c76ab515.e3eSc3iSaN0Le34Pa38Ta38Nah10?it=A&id=2342&sc=23&category=51050" target="_blank">Wicked Lovely Lipglosses</a>, Coy is a soft nude, Sweet a sheer apricot and Sultry a very sexy black cherry.  Lips are either dark and dramatic or very light this Fall - nothing in between!<img src="http://www.smashbox.com/core/media/media.nl?id=7218&c=665937&h=24441424cda882fd46ef" alt="" width="143" height="126" align="absbottom" />If you are going for dark and dramatic lips, you'll want to get this deep, rich liner in Tempt - love it! <img src="http://www.smashbox.com/core/media/media.nl?id=7158&c=665937&h=e368dfd2bb19d3dc762b" alt="" width="400" height="315" align="middle" />The Wicked Lovely Double Take Lip Color is definitely on my Lust List!  One end is a peachy-pink liner and the other end a soft pink glossy moisturizing color.  Perfect for pairing with a smoky eye and portable!   There is also a pretty blush, two shadow duos and they are promoting their new Bionic Mascara with the collection.   It's available online <a href="http://www.smashbox.com/s.nl/sc.23/category.51050/.f" target="_blank">right now</a> and I am not sure when it will be in stores, but I will defnintely be swatching it for you! Are you excited for this collection?  Are you going to be sporting the smoky eye, the dramatic lip or both this Fall?Related Posts: <a href="../308-new-too-faced-fall-2008-collection" target="_blank">Too Faced Smoke and Mirrors </a> 2008-07-10T20:03:22Z 314 New Smashbox Collection - Wicked Lovely

2008-07-10T20:34:26Z

3 You know how I love me some Too Faced, well their new Fall collection Smoke and Mirrors has my heart in a flutter.  It is all about the drama!<img src="http://www.toofaced.com/img/headerImg_launchPad.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="165" align="middle" />It is so sad, but I am very excited for all the Fall makeup launches, and I am already bored of summer colors, and it has only been summer for 3 weeks!!  I would like to thank Too Faced on behalf of all sensitive skinned girls out there because they actually list their ingredients of each product.  Not everyone does this and it is very annoying.  Yay for Too Faced! Check out the <a href="http://www.toofaced.com/product_template.asp?dept_sub_id=28&dept_id=10&cat_id=60" target="_blank">Smokey Eyes Palette</a>!<img src="http://www.toofaced.com/img/subFrame/products/product_Smokey_Eye_Palette_002_l.png" alt="" width="432" height="448" align="middle" />It contains 3 cards to give you detailed instructions how to create 3 different smokey eyes - I think this is going to be a huge hit!  If you are scared to try the smokey eye, then this kit is for you!My love for glitter liner has no bounds and Too Faced is keeping my addiction strong with <a href="http://www.toofaced.com/product_template.asp?dept_sub_id=16&dept_id=3&cat_id=29" target="_blank">Starry Eyed Liner</a> in the hilariously named Restraining Order.<img src="http://www.toofaced.com/img/subFrame/shades/swatch21003_l.jpg" alt="" width="185" height="145" align="middle" /> Ooooo Restraining Order, where have you been all of my life?  I think I also require Mad, Mad Love a gorgeous pink.  Check out the rest of the collection including the lipsticks, lip glosses and baked eyeshadows <a href="http://www.toofaced.com/launchPad.asp" target="_blank">here. </a>I cannot wait to swatch this collection! Are you excited for this collection?  Love Too Faced?   2008-07-09T01:48:22Z 308 New Too Faced Fall 2008 Collection

2008-07-10T20:34:52Z