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Channukah-Inspired Beauty w/ NARS, Bobbi Brown & Makeup Forever

By TheGlamtastic · December 4, 2010 · 0 Comments ·

Shimmer, Glimmer, Glow: This Holiday Season Get PINK!

By TheGlamtastic · November 29, 2010 · 0 Comments ·
Shimmer, Glimmer, Glow: This Holiday Season Get PINK!
This holiday season, blushing is a good thing. In fact, it's a trend. The perfect blushed cheek, the silvery cotton candy eye, the "just kissed" perfect pout...these are the shades makeup magic. Whether you love the color or add prefer darker hues, there is no getting around it - pink is back on the makeup scene in a major way. What's your latest beauty find??? Tell us about it!

Sex on a Stick: The Hunt for the Perfect Red Lip Color

By TheGlamtastic · November 23, 2010 · 0 Comments ·

My Hunt for the Perfect Red Lip


My boss often says that bright red lips are one of those statements men will never understand, like flouncy floral tops and animal print. They fall into the category that I've deemed "girl cute" vs. "boy cute." However, I work in an office of almost exclusively women (sorry David & Danny), where red lipstick rules, as do bright floral tops, skinny jeans and super high heels.


Between the beauty and fashion teams, we are constantly on the hunt for the perfect red lip color. It can be a lipstick, lip gloss, creamy pencil or a recipe of all three.


Here are the winners this holiday season!

Countdown to Chanukah (and yes, Christmas too)

By TheGlamtastic · November 18, 2010 · 0 Comments ·

My favorite time of year is always the consumer frenzy that ensues the weeks between Halloween and New Year's Eve. This window of shopping insanity used to be smaller, but every year it seems that the Christmas lights appear earlier and earlier.

 

So, this year I'm not waiting until after Turkey Day, Black Friday or Cyber Monday to get in the holiday shopping spirit. I'm starting right now!

 

For the next few weeks, I'll be rolling out my Chanukah countdown!

 

What's on your holiday wish list? Tell us about it!

Glitter & Glam from NARS: the 15th Anniversary Palette

By TheGlamtastic · November 10, 2009 · 0 Comments ·
Think back...way back...how did you celebrate your 15th birthday? A wild game of Seven Minutes in Heaven with the freshman hottie? Were you sneaking your first Rum and Coke or out dancing the night away at a house party?

NARS celebrates their birthday with a little glitter and glam...

This year, NARS is kicking it up a notch to celebrate it's 15th birthday with two new all over palettes that make beauty as easy as blowing out your birthday candles.

The 15th Anniversary Palettes ($75) come in earthy, neutral tones (aka Everlasting Love) and beyond bright shimmery hues for the perfect pout (aka Wild At Heart). Depending on your desired look, toss the palette of choice in your clutch to touch up your look as needed throughout the evening.

Get your hands on this birthday beauty tools. Available for Holiday 2009, check them out at narscosmetics.com or head over to Sephora/sephora.com.

What lip color are you loving right now? Tell us about it!


Marc Jacobs + NARS = Oh-So-Dramatic NYFW Makeup

By TheGlamtastic · September 16, 2009 · 1 Comment ·
The secret to this season's Marc Jacob's NYFW Show? Lead makeup artist Fancois Nars, who used theatrical makeup looks to help bring Marc's Spring 2010 Collection to life.

The inspiration? Ballerinas with a sensce of mystery were the inspiration for these Fashion Week looks! The Marc Jacobs collection was inspired by the contemporary dancer, Martha Graham. The makeup looks were old-fashioned, graceful beauty with super pale skin and blood red lips.

Nars created the "just came off-stage" effect for this fashion show. He used the following NARS products to take this look from a vision to a runway reality...

Face:
Blend NARS Siberia Sheer Matte foundation onto the face
Set with NARS Snow Loose Powder for a white, pirouette-clown look
Subtly contour and highlight, if necessary, with NARS Hungry Heart Blush Duo

Eyes:
Dust the white shimmer from the left side of NARS Pandora Duo Eyeshadow on the eyelid
Use NARS D.Gorgeous Single Eyeshadow (NEW for Spring 2010) in the crease
Using the NARS Eyeliner Stylo in Nuits Blanches on the top and bottom lids, follow the shape of the eye, elongating it just past the outer corners but keeping the line straight and out, never moving upwards.

Use NARS Black Moon Eyeliner Pencil to enhance the eye

After applying two sets of false eyelashes, apply one coat of NARS Larger Than Life Lengthening Mascara followed by one coat of NARS Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

Lips:
Apply NARS Pop Life Velvet Matte Lip Pencil (NEW for Holiday 2009) to upper and lower lips, adding an extra layer on the top lip. Dab your finger along the lower lip to lightly fade the color so that the top lip is darker.

NARS products are available at www.narscosmetics.com.

Would you sport this look???

Don't Leave Him Wearing Lipstick with NARS Lip Duo

By TheGlamtastic · July 15, 2009 · 0 Comments ·
Kiss and Makeup with NARS Lip Duo Lip Gloss/Lip Stain
I love experimenting with new lip color, but I hate leaving my makeup mark. A rim of red lipstick or powder pink gloss is the last thing my husband wants to wear to work! 

The lipstick solution? NARS Lip Duo Lip Gloss/Lip Stain. This dual-ended lip product offers the best of both worlds - a sexy, long-lasting lip stain on one end and a light, non-sticky, high-shine gloss on the other. Each lip duo has two complimentary shades that can be worn solo or together to create a fresh lip color all your own. 

NARS lip stain lasts through your morning meeting, lunch and long into the afternoon hours. It won't dry your lips out and refuses to let color fade. It's perfect for women who are too busy to keep re-applying their lip color.

When worn alone, NARS lip gloss hydrates and adds a hint of sensual color to the lips. 

This summer, try a duo. After all, two lip products are always better than one! 

What's your favorite summer lip saver? 

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