At the Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2010 fashion week show, the theme behind the collection was “celebration of the classic Italian beauty at its best.” The lips were painted a rich, creamy dark berry/red color. The rest of the makeup on eyes and cheeks were minimal. More »

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Welcome to our new FlauntMe.com weekly special: the International Beauty Report! Each Wednesday, we’ll be bringing you information on beauty secrets, trends and products from around the globe. Today’s beauty trend comes from one of my favorite destinations: Japan.

Sometimes we all wish that we had a little more collagen in our skin to keep it looking smooth and young, but the Japanese are pro-active about getting plenty of it; they actually enrich foods with collagen in order to improve their skin. More »

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Yes, winter is here. Know how I can tell? My skin feels drier than an African desert. Not to mention it is currently 18 degrees outside (-10 with the wind chill). To fix my scaly-skin blues, I have a secret weapon that’s cost effective - Neutrogena Body Oil! More »

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Even if you can’t purchase that Stella McCartney dress you saw on the runway, there is still a way to snag a piece of your favorite designer’s collection (an affordable piece at least). With all that Christmas shopping for other people, why not treat yourself to Stella McCartney’s new fragrance, STELLANUDE? More »

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When I get my makeup kit ready and stocked for my next assignment, there are essentials that I must always have with me.

The Instant Light- Eye Perfecting Base by Clarins (Retail $24.50) is one of those products I never leave home without, simply because it works wonders on any of my clients and is multi-functional. More »

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My obsession with my nails goes way back to my days as an elementary school kid. I still vividly remember the day that two malicious classmates looked at my nails and then at their own, declaring that mine were “flat, short, ugly and like boy nails” while theirs were rounded and shaped. My little second-grade heart broke at the thought that I had boy nails because, of course, I had never thought of this before.

Fast-forward to my adolescence and further frustration with my nails. They are so thin that I could never get acrylics without destroying them. I tried all kinds of topcoats enriched with vitamins and keratin and every nail-strengthening ingredient, but nothing ever worked. Then I discovered Calgel. More »

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The holidays are approaching and you will no doubt have a ton of fun events to attend before the New Year. One of the hottest makeup trends this year is the smoky eyes and red lips. Yves Saint Laurent’s Holiday Collection is the perfect collection of holiday elegance. More »

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This is for those who might not always get as much gift guide love, but should. That’s right… if you are scrambling to make this year’s Festival of Lights more memorable than the last, check out the unique dreidel-shaped Better Than a Blintz gift set from LUSH! More »

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Tis the season for painted nails! I love this time of year, because I love wearing funky colored nail polish and I feel it always looks better in winter. We’re wearing a lot of black, forest green and metallic colors, and nothing accents them better than a funky colored nail. More »

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The history of lipstick started long ago, by some of the most powerful women. Some crushed insects, stones and plants to give off the appearance of youth and health. Did this get the attention of acceptable male suitors, or even seduce them? Some believed it did. In 1770, England’s parliament passed a law against lipstick, believing that women who seduced men into marriage by wearing makeup, should be tried as witches. More »

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It was announced last month that Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper would be the new faces of the M.A.C. Viva Glam spring ad campaign, and now the photo is out! Cyndi looks crazy and fun as usual, and Gaga looks sort of pretty. More »

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If you are anything like me, you have a calendar full of holiday parties — some exciting and some not so thrilling (but obviously mandatory). So, why not have a little fun of your own by tossing out the bright red Christmas lipstick that will most likely be filling the room. Parties galore means it is time to sparkle, and as you well know, our eyes are an enormous part of that! They are one of the first things a person sees, so we should keep them looking fresh and radiant. More »

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To wrap up our dating special, I went straight to the source for date-night beauty secrets: a guy.

More often than not, guys aren’t looking for a girl whose face is spackled with makeup. My Insider Guy says that when he sees a girl completely covered up with makeup, he wonders, “what are you hiding?” He says that the less makeup a girl is wearing, the better because it shows that she is comfortable with who she is. More »

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The night is finally here, and you are anxiously waiting for your date to pick you up for dinner. Hair is done, dress is perfect, and handbag is adorable — and tiny. I love a cute clutch or little shoulder bag just as much as the next girl, but how are you supposed to carry anything in it? I’ve performed a sort of handbag-content triage, and these are the top five items that are necessary (and will fit in that tiny bag!). More »

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Flawless beauty starts with great skincare and of course, the right beauty products. When the seasons change, so will your skin. I recommend a few products and tips you can use daily to maintain the look of flawless skin and make-up. More »

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