makeup brushes and tools 101

Tue, Dec 15 2009

MAC in Lillyland Lily Pulitzer Collection

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MAC in Lillyland (Lilly Pulitzer) Collection U.S. Launch Date: January 7th, 2010 When MAC meets the lore and legend that is Lilly Pulitzer, you get a fabulous and funky fun new chapter: a bit of Mar-a-Lago,...

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Fri, Nov 20 2009

Applying Makeup: Your Fingers or Your Brushes?

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Got this really cool guide to applying makeup in my inbox from the people at Girlactik Beauty, a makeup line created by celebrity makeup artist Galit Strugano. Girlactik’s fans include Britney...

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Fri, Oct 23 2009

Makeup Organization

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Maybe I’m the last person to be giving any advice on makeup organization (considering the fact that my favorite glosses are sitting inside plastic cups on a shelf in my bathroom right now as we...

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Tue, Oct 20 2009

From the Vault: Makeup Brushes 101

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Just like any handyman needs his tools, so does every makeup-ista! If you’ve been scratching your pretty little heads about what all the different makeup brushes do, read on! Now, there’s...

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Fri, Oct 16 2009

MAC Magic, Mirth, and Mischief Holiday Collection

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MAC’s Magic, Mirth, and Mischief Holiday Collection has hit stores and maccosmetics.com! Their holiday collections are extremely popular since you can get quite a lot of MAC product without killing...

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Fri, Sep 25 2009

Don’t You Dare: Wearing Too Much Makeup

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YIKES. It’s possible to wear a full face of makeup without looking like you tried on each and every product at the MAC counter. We just need to set some cardinal rules. Let’s go! Foundation:...

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Tue, Aug 25 2009

Get the Look: Red Lip, Smoky Eye

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Most of the time when putting together a makeup look, you go for bold lips and neutral eye or vice versa, right? Well since fashion has taken a real “bad-ass” approach this season, why not...

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Tue, Jul 7 2009

From the Vault: Makeup Brushes 101

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Just like any handyman needs his tools, so does every makeup-ista! If you’ve been scratching your pretty little heads about what all the different makeup brushes do, read on! Now, there’s...

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Tue, Jun 23 2009

MAC Graphic Gardens Mini Brush Sets

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MAC Cosmetics Graphic Garden Collection for Nordstrom Anniversary U.S. Launch Date: July 17th (July 9th at The Bay) Brush Bags ($49.50) Every year in July, MAC commemorates Nordstrom’s Anniversary...

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Mon, Jun 15 2009

MAC Friends and Family Sale: Must-Haves List

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MAC’s Friends and Family Sale starts TOMORROW! Are your wallets ready? Here are the details: MAC Friends & Family Sale June 16th through June 18th, online only. Available to only the U.S. and...

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Mon, Jun 8 2009

MAC Graphic Gardens Sneak Peek + MAC FF 25% off Sale!!!

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A sneak peek for a new MAC collection AND a MAC Friends & Family 25% off event?? YES! MAC Friends & Family Sale June 16th through June 18th, online only. Available to only the U.S. and Canadian...

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Thu, Apr 9 2009

Save 20% at Sally Beauty Online!

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Save 20% at Sally Beauty (online only) no thru April 11th! Use code 555902 at checkout. You can get Ardell Fashion Lashes & Duo Lash Glue (two of my FAV beauty supply store products) as well as disposable...

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Sun, Mar 8 2009

Get the Look: Glowy, Flawless Skin

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Actress Charlize Theron is simply glowing! She’s wearing a full face of makeup, but you could barely tell because her makeup is perfectly applied giving off a “I’m naturally this beautiful”...

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Wed, Feb 25 2009

Brand I LOVE: MAC Cosmetics

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As a makeup artist and as a consumer I have to say the most fun and innovative brand around hands-down is MAC. Whether I’m doing makeup for a bride, a model for a photo shoot, or even my own...

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Mon, Nov 24 2008

Makeup Brushes 101

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Just like any handyman needs his tools, so does every makeup-ista! If you’ve been scratching your pretty little heads about what all the different makeup brushes do, read on! Now, there’s plenty...

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