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How To Score Sienna's Surprisingly Realistic Tan (and Hopefully a Matthew Williamson for H&M Dress)

Filed under: Cosmetics, Celebrities with Style, Get the Look, Beauty Tips

If you've ever been convinced that this life wasn't for you, that really, you should be lounging in Ibiza or Goa with drink in hand and floor pillow nearby, then I say run - don't walk - to your local H&M and pray you can still get your hands on pieces from the just-launched Matthew Williamson exotic capsule collection. And don't fret it the racks are totally depleted, his summer delivery hits stores on May 14th.

But dear God, if you are lucky enough to find one of his flow-y butterfly-print dresses, at least work a (faux) tan. Sienna Miller, Williamson's longtime muse, best exemplifies the kind of dusty, well-earned tan that goes so well with his clothing.

It suggests the sort of slow-and-steady, weeks-long bake that one gets if they have no real reason to get back indoors and under tacky, fluorescent office lights.

And makeup artist Ashley Ward, who works with Miller, told me how to get it.

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At Home Eyelift - Tip of the Day!

Filed under: Cosmetics, Style Tip of the Day, Beauty Tips

makeupEverything you need to give yourself a little eyelift, sans surgery, is already in your makeup bag. So kiss dark circles and droopy lids goodbye and say hello to your new nude best friends.

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Valentine's Day Giveaway - Goodies to Share!

Filed under: Cosmetics, Fragrance, Skin Care, Contests & Giveaways, Beauty Tips

Lots of cool products, all for you!
It's our week of Six Big Valentine's Day Giveaways! So for we have a Hello Kitty Necklace from Simmons Jewelry Co., and a whole batch of C.O. Bigelow pepperminty lip tints in an array of colors. Today is #3, and just look at what we have for you! This bundle of goodies includes new products from Max Factor, Cover Girl, Secret, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, and Aussie. There's so much gorgeous to be had in this Giveaway, you'll have to share it with friends. Read on to enter!

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Night Moves Makeup - Tip of the Day!

Filed under: Cosmetics, Style Tip of the Day, Beauty Tips

Ali LarterWe're all constantly bombarded with info on what's hot and what's not. While it's cool to go trendy, sometimes it's better to go classic. Especially when it comes to night makeup. Check out our three favorite evening makeup looks that are as timeless as they are quick, minimal, and easy.

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Crazy cravings: Shiseido Dick Page summer collection kit at Sephora

Filed under: Cosmetics


Maybe it's the magic words "limited edition" or that it has the word "summer" in the name, but we're totally having to fight the urge to spend $126 on this Shiseido make up kit.

Shiseido Artistic Director Dick Page put this palette together, and the description on Sephora.com is filled with glowy-this and shimmery-that. Plus the kit comes with blotting papers. And directions! So much neat new stuff to play with.

Be okay, we must admit that the yellow and green eyeshadows would probably look kind of scary on most people, including us.

Plus, we're pretty sure we can pick up bronzer, mascara, lipstick and a couple of kooky colored eyeshadows down at Walgreens for under $30. It wouldn't come in a neat-o case, but it might get us out of these early summer make up doldrums, and save $100.

Tip of the day: How to avoid summer makeup meltdown

Filed under: Cosmetics, Style Tip of the Day


Most of us love the summertime – the sun, the beach, the warmth, the runny makeup... okay, so maybe we don't love all of it. When the weather is hot and you're sweating your face off literally, it is time to readjust your makeup routine so you don't look like a hot mess for the next three months.

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Hourglass blush duo defines your cheekbones

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hourglass blush duoThe makeup palette by Hourglass cosmetics is gorgeous! It makes me feel like a Hollywood star when I whip out this ultra fancy case to define my non-Hollywood cheekbones.

You see, I am not usually into blush because it's so darn hard to put on. Due to my fear of powder blush I usually go with a cream blush or a blush stick from Tarte. However, when I got this nice blush palette by Hourglass as a Christmas present I was forced to change my ways.

The kit comes with a darker shade blush and a lighter shade, which helps define your cheekbones. Sweep the darker shade along your cheekbones and then dab the lighter shade on the apples of your cheeks. The power goes on pretty dark so some blending is required. The greatest part of all is that the make up doesn't feel heavy on the face at all; you can hardly tell you have it on.

You can choose between two different color combinations: Brazilian for darker skin (which is what I use) and Burlesque, which has peachier and pink shades for more fair complexions. The palette is large with a nice quality mirror on it so you can actually see what you are doing.

A+ for Hourglass Blush Duo.

Benefit 10, so simple a cavewoman could use it

Filed under: Cosmetics

Using bronzer would seem to be an easy thing to do -- a simple sweep with the brush and instant summer. Why then, do things so often go so horribly wrong? The photos of people looking flagrantly Cheeto-colored or tiger striped are legion. Try to do both bronzer and highlighter and it's all to easy to go from model to circus clown. Benefit's Perfect 10 is bronzer and highlight in one fell swoop. You draw the wide brush across both colors and then simply sweep it from the apple of your cheek to the hairline. Instant gorgeous. The only problem I can foresee is if your brush gets dirty and the colors get muddied. It sells for $26.

[via Beautiful Makeup Search]

It's the end of summer, where's my tan?

Filed under: Cosmetics

Summer is a time for all of us to enjoy vacationing on the beaches of Paradise Island, Hawaii, Jamaica, or any other sunny spot around the world. And when you return from these vacations at the end of summer, you girls are supposed to show it -- with a tan.

But what about those of you who either don't get any time off (or can't afford it!) or those of you who just can't manage to soak up any of those summertime rays (darn you, fair-skinned complexion!)?

It's time to immerse yourself in self-tanning knowledge. iVillage has an array of articles to get you "glowing" like you just stepped off the plane from Aruba.

A few tips -- Use gloves (or wash your hands periodically throughout the application process). Exfoliate your skin beforehand! Make sure your skin is dry. Apply just like a moisturizer. And finally, take your time -- everything needs at least 30 minutes to dry thoroughly.

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